In California, Corn Next has officially launched CornNext-17, a new bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis. Derived from renewable corn starch, CornNext-17 utilizes a patented fermentation-based process to create a fully biodegradable material. Unlike traditional plastics and bio-plastics such as PLA and PHA, CornNext-17 retains its natural polysaccharide structure, enabling rapid […]
In Cambodia, Construction & Company reported that Thien Y Environmental Energy Joint Stock Company, a Chinese recycling firm, announced its intention to invest in a waste-to-energy plant in Cambodia. Pan Yaoda, the CEO of Thien Y, said: “We are eager to bring these skills to Cambodia, turning waste into a valuable resource.” Cambodia generates over […]
In the United Arab Emirates, SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company. The firm noted that this strategic acquisition will strengthen its supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel […]
In South Korea, ChosunBiz reported that a research team led by Professor Jang In-seop from the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and another team from the Department of Convergence Biotechnology at Korea University, announced that they have developed the necessary single compound generation and upgrading […]
In India, The Economic Times reported that Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that India will achieve its target of 20% ethanol blending in the next two months. The practice of blending ethanol with petrol began in 2001 as a pilot project, according to the report. “We will achieve this target of 20% ethanol blending in […]
In Italy, MAIRE announced that KT -Kinetics Technology supported by the technological know-how of NEXTCHEM, has been awarded by Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn licensing, as well as engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) services for an HPU to be located in Johor, Malaysia. NEXTCHEM will provide the license of its proprietary NX Reform technology. The HPU […]
In Lithuania, Nord Steel said that MT Group, a European energy infrastructure development company supplying equipment for the first green hydrogen production and refueling station at the Port of Klaipėda, has selected Nord Steel as the manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen storage tanks. Nord Steel, which operates three steel fabrication units in Lithuania, has committed […]
In the UK, ERM said it has supported the HYTLANTIC Joint Venture in the preparation of its successful application to the European Union’s Innovation Fund. HYTLANTIC’s GreenH2Atlantic project has been awarded $63.5 million by the Innovation Fund, which is designed to support low-carbon technologies and projects that contribute to the decarbonization of European industry and […]
In Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank (EIB) said it signed a $25.6 million facility with Dutch company Resato Hydrogen Technology to finance research and development, and to expand its production capacity for the period leading up to 2027. The venture debt financing supports the expansion of hydrogen refueling station developer Resato’s production capacity in Assen, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Finland’s state-owned transmission system operator (TSO) Gasgrid and the Government of Åland have signed a letter of intent to jointly explore opportunities for building a hydrogen network in Åland. The aim of this cooperation is to map, study, and plan a possible future hydrogen network, including the locations […]
