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Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

May 3, 2026 |

In Belgium, the European Commission reported that a new Bioeconomy Investment Group is being set up to help Europe’s sustainable industries secure the funding they need to grow. The group aims to reduce financial risks for investors, create clear funding standards, and bring together public and private money. Despite already supporting 17 million jobs, many […]

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Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

May 3, 2026 |

In the UK, Guangdong Liquid Sunshine has selected Johnson Matthey (JM) as a technology partner for its first commercial-scale project – a biomethanol plant planned in Tiandong County, Guangxi. The two companies, alongside the East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. (ECEC), have also committed to work on future project opportunities together. The Guangxi plant […]

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Over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels tell U.S. house to pass year-round E15

Over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels tell U.S. house to pass year-round E15

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy News reported that over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the United States sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson urging inclusion of a year-round, nationwide E15 fix in the Farm Bill. “As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and […]

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University of Alberta researchers turn ocean water into hydrogen

University of Alberta researchers turn ocean water into hydrogen

May 3, 2026 |

In Canada, the University of Alberta reported that a group of its researchers have patented a process that creates hydrogen from water, including seawater. The technology has now been licensed by the Canadian company Cipher Neutron. “Hydrogen is everywhere. Now. It is the lifeblood of the economy,” said Professor Steve Bergens. “You need it to […]

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Queensland invests $25 million in Ampol’s Lytton refinery to produce renewable diesel from 2028

Queensland invests $25 million in Ampol’s Lytton refinery to produce renewable diesel from 2028

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Queensland government has committed $25 million to support a renewable diesel production project at Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery in Brisbane,, Australia, with the facility also holding the potential to expand into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in future phases. The investment will fund modifications to Ampol’s existing diesel […]

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Telmes wins contract for hydrogen plant in Calabria

Telmes wins contract for hydrogen plant in Calabria

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Telmes, a company in the design and implementation of electrical safety and efficiency solutions, has been awarded a contract for the construction of a hydrogen production, storage, and refueling facility at the Cosenza Vaglio Lise railway depot, managed by Ferrovie della Calabria. The planned activities include the […]

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EU greenlights Poland’s hydrogen subsidies

EU greenlights Poland’s hydrogen subsidies

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Gas World reported that Poland’s plans to allocate over $585 million in subsidies for 343MW of green and low-carbon hydrogen production under the country’s fourth Covid recovery payment have been approved by the EU. The European Commission signed off the $8.4 million package, which will also include funding to deploy over 1,000 […]

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Germany passes bill with raised green hydrogen transport mandates

Germany passes bill with raised green hydrogen transport mandates

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Gas World reported that Germany’s GHG reduction quota passed parliamentary review on April 23 and will implement new targets for the use of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO) in road mobility under the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII). The passed bill increased 2040 requirements for RFNBO’s like green hydrogen and […]

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Mauritania advances green hydrogen ambitions with AfDB-supported auction framework

Mauritania advances green hydrogen ambitions with AfDB-supported auction framework

April 30, 2026 |

In Côte d’Ivoire, the African Development Bank (AfDB) said it is supporting Mauritania in accelerating its transition to sustainable energy through the Africa Energy Transition Catalyst and the Africa Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program (AESTAP), initiatives housed under the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA). On 14-15 April 2026, a high-level validation workshop was convened […]

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Port of Klaipėda nears launch of green hydrogen output

Port of Klaipėda nears launch of green hydrogen output

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Port Technology International reported that he Port of Klaipėda State Seaport Authority has reached the final stage of its green hydrogen station project, with a construction completion certificate now issued. Production is expected to begin in the coming weeks, marking Lithuania’s entry into port-based hydrogen supply, according to the report. Algis Latakas, […]

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