In Germany, NEOS Styrolution said it has successfully commercialized its 100% bio-attributed polystyrene, Styrolution PS 158K BC100. As of early 2025, food trays using this bio-based material have been available on the shelves of the Japanese market through collaboration with a well-known retail franchise, the firm said. Styrolution PS 158K BC100 uses an ISCC-certified mass […]
In Nigeria, Nairamatrics reported that the Lagos State Government has announced a $400 million plan to establish a waste-to-energy (WTE) plant in Epe. The plant is projected to deliver a 12% Internal Rate of Return (IRR) over a 20-year period, supported by electricity tariffs and a tipping fee. The proposed plant in Epe will convert […]
In New York, The Times of Central Asia reported that China’s Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection Co. Ltd. plans to invest $600 million in constructing three waste-to-energy plants in Kazakhstan. The project was the focus of a meeting on July 3 between Azamat Kozhanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board at Kazakh Invest, and Dai Daoguo, Chairman […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that global commodity trader Trafigura’s UK-based biofuel producer and fuel distributor Greenergy will begin a consultation with employees to close its biodiesel plant in Immingham, northeastern England. Around 60 jobs will be subject to the consultation process, according to a company spokesperson. Greenergy shut down the plant and placed it […]
In Greece, Safety4sea reported that Green Marine Group and Vertoro announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the market validation and commercial deployment of lignin-alcohol blends, also known as crude lignin oil (CLO), as sustainable marine fuels (SMF). The two companies will focus on rigorous market validation and accelerating the commercial roll-out of CLO-based marine […]
In Germany, electrive reported that the German Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) has commissioned a research hydrogen filling station at its test site. BAM aims to develop and trial new quality assurance technologies for all technical processes. According to BAM, it is the only H2 research filling station of its kind in […]
In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Brazil is looking to bring Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, Both countries aim to work together in international fora — including BRICS or G20 — to advocate policies that promote the sustainable production and use of biofuels. To this end, Brazil wants Indonesia in the relatively new Global […]
In the Netherlands, OffshoreEnergy reported that the European Commission has adopted a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission methodology for low-carbon hydrogen and fuels, as set out in the Hydrogen and Gas Market Directive, completing the European Union’s (EU’s) regulatory framework for hydrogen. To be considered low carbon, hydrogen and related fuels will need to reach a […]
In China, Envision has officially commissioned what it claims to be the world’s largest and most advanced green hydrogen and ammonia production facility. Powered entirely by the largest off-grid renewable energy system, the plant is also the first of its kind to be fully AI-enabled, achieving real-time optimization and stability at scale, Envision said. The […]
In India, Solar Quarter reported that the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has released a detailed analysis exploring the techno-economic potential for global trade in green hydrogen and related commodities like ammonia, e-methanol, and direct reduced iron (DRI) by 2050. The report evaluates potential trade flows using a cost-optimization model under two main scenarios: one […]
