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UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules

UPM, Michelman and BOBST introduce bio-based paper packaging concept aligned with EU packaging rules

May 10, 2026 |

In Finland, UPM Specialty Materials, Michelman, and BOBST have joined forces to develop two validated paper-based packaging concepts for brands navigating the EU packaging rules, such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD).  By combining fiber-based materials, bio-based coatings, and coating line expertise, the three companies have built ready-to-implement structures that deliver strong barrier performance and […]

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Bayer and bp form strategic alliance to jointly scale camelina as intermediate crop for biofuels

Bayer and bp form strategic alliance to jointly scale camelina as intermediate crop for biofuels

May 10, 2026 |

In Missouri, Bayer and bp announced that they have entered a long-term strategic alliance to jointly scale the crop camelina, under the brand name newgold. The alliance will commercialize camelina starting in North America. The alliance aims to further develop a reliable intermediate oilseeds market to help meet the growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel […]

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Waste-to-energy market to reach $252.96 Billion by 2033, research finds

Waste-to-energy market to reach $252.96 Billion by 2033, research finds

May 10, 2026 |

In India, Data M Intelligence reported that the global waste-to-energy market reached $135.22 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $252.96 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2026-2033. “Growth is driven by increasing demand for sustainable waste management and renewable energy solutions amid rising urbanization and waste […]

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INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper chemicals announce strategic collaboration for the development of a low carbon methanol project in Texas 

INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper chemicals announce strategic collaboration for the development of a low carbon methanol project in Texas 

May 10, 2026 |

In the UK, INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals, announced the formation of a strategic collaboration in support of Sandpiper’s low carbon methanol production facility in Texas City, Texas. INEOS will become a shareholder and an anchor customer of Sandpiper. The project represents a significant milestone in Sandpiper’s commitment to accelerating the clean energy transition and […]

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Jakarta to build new waste-to-energy plants

Jakarta to build new waste-to-energy plants

May 10, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Jakarta is stepping up efforts to tackle its mounting waste problem by accelerating the development of waste-to-energy plants while enforcing stricter household waste segregation policies. The report stated that Governor Pramono Anung said the city is moving forward with plans to build waste-to-energy power plants in Bantargebang, West Java, […]

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Hong Kong and Dongguan governments advance industrial development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to establish a SAF hub in Dongguan

Hong Kong and Dongguan governments advance industrial development in the Greater Bay Area Hong Kong to establish a SAF hub in Dongguan

May 10, 2026 |

In Hong Kong, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Dongguan Municipal Government are deepening their strategic collaboration to jointly build a sustainable aviation fuel supply chain in the Greater Bay Area.  Under the leadership of the Hong Kong SAR Government, EcoCeres – a Hong Kong-incubated sustainable fuel and green molecules […]

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UT startup to scale hydrogen fuel cell tech with UT seed fund investment

UT startup to scale hydrogen fuel cell tech with UT seed fund investment

May 10, 2026 |

In Texas, the University of Texas said that Discovery to Impact, the group overseeing the UT Seed Fund and research commercialization at The University of Texas at Austin, has invested in Celadyne Technologies, a materials science and energy systems startup from UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering.  Celadyne will use the $250,000 investment from the UT […]

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European aviation sector seeks changes to SAF rules amid compliance concerns

European aviation sector seeks changes to SAF rules amid compliance concerns

May 10, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Europe’s business aviation and airline sectors are pushing for changes to the European Union’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate, arguing that current rules are difficult to implement and not suited to operational realities. The mandate, introduced under European Commission’s ReFuelEU initiative, requires airlines to use at least 2% SAF from […]

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UK Government urged to select HyNet as first hydrogen network

UK Government urged to select HyNet as first hydrogen network

May 7, 2026 |

In the UK, Renewable Energy Magazine reported that a collective of over 40 organizations have sent a letter to the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, urging the UK Government to select HyNet as the country’s first regional hydrogen network. Over 40 companies, employing over 9,000 people across […]

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iPC and IIH launch joint venture to build the first phase of UAE green hydrogen platform

iPC and IIH launch joint venture to build the first phase of UAE green hydrogen platform

May 7, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Innovation Platform Capital (iPC) of Luxembourg and Intelligent Investment Holding (IIH), registered at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), have announced the formation of a strategic joint venture to develop a green hydrogen production platform in the United Arab Emirates, targeting both domestic supply and international export markets. The […]

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