In Canada, Provectus Biofuels announced it has signed a Letter of Intent with the Town of Vegreville to develop a biofuel facility that will convert the abundant wheat straw feedstock available in the area into Renewable Jet Fuel (RJF). Through this collaboration, Provectus aims to repurpose wheat straw into high-value low-carbon jet fuel providing a […]
In Missouri, KBIA reported that University of Missouri researchers have genetically engineered plants to produce more oil and protein, paving the way for more efficient, sustainable biofuels that don’t compete with food crops. Biochemistry professor Jay Thelen used arabidopsis, a type of mustard plant, to understand how modifying genetics can increase plant oil production for […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a $41 million Danish measure aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the domestic aviation sector. This will be achieved through encouraging the use of sustainable aviation fuel for domestic flights. The scheme is specifically designed to encourage airlines operating in Denmark to […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei said it will supply its Aqualyzer-C3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer to the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof). The firm noted that the system will play an essential role in Central Finland’s hydrogen production and contribute to the region’s decarbonization efforts. Full operation is expected to begin in the first half […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German technology conglomerate Siemens and UK green energy company Paragon Resources have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly scale production of hydrogen using a novel process that reportedly eliminates the need for fossil fuels or external electricity sources. Through the MoU, the companies seek to accelerate […]
In Canada, Next Hydrogen Solutions announced the successful commencement of operation of its electrolyzer for clean hydrogen fueling at a major distribution center. This achievement signifies the inauguration of Ontario’s largest onsite clean hydrogen generation and fueling station, designed to produce up to 650 kg of hydrogen per day to support fuel cell forklifts, the […]
In Texas, Utility Global and ArcelorMittal have announced a collaboration to explore the development of a clean hydrogen project at the latter’s facility in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The project has entered the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) process, focusing on the potential application of Utility’s proprietary H2Gen system. This system uses blast furnace off-gas as […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Renewable energy company Enertrag SE has agreed to purchase a site for a 130-MW green hydrogen production plant in Prenzlau, north-eastern Germany. The planned facility is expected to generate up to 12,500 tons of green hydrogen annually entirely from renewable electricity. The fuel will be fed into the FLOW […]
In Australia, pv Magazine reported that British energy major BP has informed its partners in the Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) that it intends to exit the $36.14 billion)green energy hub planned for Western Australia’s Pilbara region. BP first bought a 40.5% operating stake in the project in 2022, with its share in the joint […]
In Saudi Arabia, Sharikat Mubasher reported that Spanish engineering company Técnicas Reunidas and China’s energy giant Sinopec won a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract for a green hydrogen-to-ammonia plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The FEED contract will span 10 months, after which both companies are expected to offer an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) proposal […]
