In the UK, Seatrade Maritime News reported that the ports of Barcelona and Shanghai have signed a strategic port agreement to strengthen co-operation on methanol, alternative fuels and sustainable port infrastructure. The agreement focuses on digitalization, port security, and the development of green shipping corridors between the Mediterranean and the Far East, according to the […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that SunGas Renewables has decided to halt development of its proposed bioenergy and low-carbon methanol project in Louisiana, citing market, regulatory and financing conditions that have slowed progress on the large-scale investment. The project, known as Beaver Lake Biofuels, was being developed through Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, a company formed […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India has formally approved the regulatory framework for the use of 100 per cent ethanol (E100) as a vehicle fuel, opening the path for the commercial introduction of vehicles designed to run entirely on ethanol. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced that the regulations enabling […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has inked a memorandum of understanding with two partners to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel. CAAP said it signed a deal with Island Skies Alliance (ISA) for the development of a national SAF ecosystem through stakeholder coordination, […]
In the UK, CemNet reported that Croatia is accelerating investment in waste management infrastructure, with around $692m already secured for projects and growing interest in waste-to-energy (WtE) facilities that could increase the supply of alternative fuels to industry, according to speakers at the 13th International Environmental Protection Conference in Porec. The country currently operates four […]
In Australia, pv Magazine reported that University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney researchers have used precise 3D imaging to show how trapped bubbles affect the efficacy of electrolyzers in the production of green hydrogen. The research addresses a critical bottleneck in industrial-scale electrolyzers, where hydrogen bubbles are generated in the electrolyzer during the operation […]
In Washington, Washington State Department of Commerce said it is working to ensure hydrogen and renewable fuel development benefits communities, supports workers, and protects public health. As Washington’s hydrogen market grows, it’s important for hydrogen developers to take steps that ensure their projects don’t harm nearby communities and tribes and provide these groups with benefits, […]
In Texas, Hydrocarbon Processing reported that ACME Group has signed an investment agreement for the second and third phases of its green hydrogen project in Duqm, Oman, as part of a broader package of investment deals announced by the Special Economic Zone at Duqm. The expansion represents an investment of $4.2 billion and will be […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that US-based PEM electrolyzer manufacturer Ohmium International has signed master cooperation agreement with Poland-based green hydrogen and green ammonia project developer Hynfra to advance green hydrogen projects in Mauritania, Jordan, and Oman. Under the agreement, Ohmium will provide technical support and PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolyzer expertise […]
In Indonesia, RINA, the global inspection, certification and engineering consultancy group, has been awarded a contract to deliver safety assessment services for the Green Hydrogen Hub Project H2WATT, an initiative led by PLN Puslitbang, the research and development arm of Indonesia’s state-owned electricity company PT PLN (Persero). Under the terms of the agreement, RINA will […]
