In Paraguay, La Nacion reported that Paraguayan corn exports would not be affected by the higher production in Brazil and the downward adjustment of the Argentine harvest, according to Hugo Pastore, director of the Paraguayan Chamber of Exporters and Traders of Cereals and Oilseeds (Capeco). “It wouldn’t necessarily have an impact. Brazil has tax regulations […]
In Singapore, the Manifold Times reported that Thai energy firm Bangchak Sriracha announced the delivery of its first load of B24 marine biofuel at Laem Chabang Port, Sriracha, Chonburi. A total of 470 metric tons of B24, produced at Bangchak Sriracha Refinery, was supplied to NYK Line’s car carrier IRIS LEADER. The company has been […]
In Texas, SNS Insider reported that the bio-based polymers market is projected to reach a valuation of $46.93 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.04% from 2024 to 2032. “The increase in the arket is primarily driven by the growing number of environmental-aware consumers and also the more stringent government […]
In Singapore, The Business Times reported that Singapore will be launching a pilot by 2026 to test the viability of carbon capture technologies at its waste-to-energy plants, The announcement was made by the country’s Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and Environment Amy Khor. The report noted that this is one of the many strategies […]
In Malaysia, The Borneo Post reported that Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) will collaborate with FatHopes Energy (FHE) to explore the potential of used cooking oil (UCO) as feedstock for SAF production. The report noted that this collaboration was sealed through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked between the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, […]
In Italy, MAIRE announces that NEXTCHEM’s subsidiary KT Tech has been awarded a licensing contract for the implementation of NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NX AdWinMethanol Zero technology for Pacifico Mexinol, an ultra-low carbon methanol facility near Los Mochis, Sinaloa, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, with an output in excess of 2.1 million tons per year. Transition […]
In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) announced it joined the e-NG Coalition, an international alliance that aims to accelerate the development and use of e-methane, which is synthesized from CO2 and hydrogen. With the addition of MOL, the total number of participating companies of this alliance has increased to 20. Through its participation in the […]
In Egypt, Zawya reported that Egypt’s Minister of Finance Ahmed Kouchouk and Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding private sector investment in waste-to-energy projects. In a joint statement, they emphasized that these initiatives align with Egypt’s broader economic vision, which seeks to enhance private sector participation in economic and developmental […]
In Canada, the University of British Columbia (UBCO) announced the launch of its new hydrogen research laboratory (H2LAB). The facility was launched in partnership with FortisBC. The facility will support work around hydrogen blending, storage and real-world applications. UBCO’s Vice-Principal of Research and Innovation, Suzie Currie, said the lab is a key step in fulfilling […]
In the UK, the UK Government published a consultation setting out how it intends to support the green fuels sector and provide certainty for SAF producers. The consultation will run from March 3 to March 31, with the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill being laid in Parliament in the spring. The government noted […]
