In Missouri, Brownfield reported that an extension agronomist with Kansas State University said that recent rainfall could help increase winter wheat yields. Tina Sullivan, who covers northeast Kansas, said that moisture in the last two weeks has improved crop conditions. “We were a little concerned when the USDA came out with that 40 to 50 […]
In Ohio, Hometown Stations reported that the Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and soybean checkoff signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Vietnam. The MoU promotes trade cooperation between the Ohio soybean industry and Vietnamese partners, including trade missions and promotional events, according to the report. Vietnam is the […]
In India, India Chemical News reported that Tosoh Corporation has developed chlorosulfonated polyethylene from bio-based raw material and has established the technology for its mass production. The report noted that this is the world’s first development of chlorosulfonated polyethylene using bio-based raw materials. TOSO-CSM is widely used in industrial goods, adhesives, rubberized fabrics, handrails, and […]
In Greece, Safety4sea reported that AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and […]
In New York, ESG News reported that Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Société Des Energies Nouvelles (SODEN) have signed a $3 million agreement to co-develop the world’s first industrial-scale, grid-connected cocoa waste-to-energy power plant, located in Divo, Côte d’Ivoire. Once operational, the 76 MW Divo Biomass Project will convert 600,000 tonnes of agricultural waste per […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French food retailer Carrefour has agreed to procure almost 700 GWh of renewable power for its stores under a long-term offtake deal with domestic utility Suez, The power purchase agreement (PPA) is for electricity generated by Suez’s waste-to-energy plants in France using municipal, industrial and household waste. The contract […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Bolivia is taking decisive steps toward a sustainable energy future by prioritizing the production of green hydrogen. The country’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy has launched pilot projects in the departments of Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. These initiatives are integral to the country’s strategy to diversify […]
In North Carolina, Johnson Matthey said that, together with Honeywell, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. By collaborating, the companies plan to introduce a new joint technology offering […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that shipping association BIMCO has formed a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties in a bid to address the legal and operational challenges stemming from the growing use of biofuels in shipping. Since the integration of biofuels into charter agreements is complex, often raising […]
In Greece, Safety4sea reported that Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that uses wind power at sea to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to take part in a national research program. Under the NEDO program, MOL will […]
