In the UK, SAF Investor reported that UK SAF developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production. Under the collaboration, Firefly and Sanepar will jointly explore opportunities to convert locally aggregated biosolids (sewage) into advanced biofuels, including […]
In China, Cosco Shipping, CP Group and Freepoint Commodities have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the production of green methanol. “This partnership aims to capitalize on each party’s strengths, foster greater collaboration, and establish a comprehensive alliance. The successful execution of this MoU signifies a pivotal moment in the strategic cooperation among the […]
In California, Anaergia announced that its subsidiary, Anaergia Services has entered into a long-term Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) contract with Rialto Bioenergy Solutions LLC (RBS), an affiliate of Sevana Bioenergy LLC. The RBS facility is the largest landfill diverted organic waste-to-renewable natural gas facility in North America, the firm said. Under the terms of the […]
In Hong Kong, HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching an initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel. By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a local SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term decarbonization of air travel and foster a […]
In Japan, Toray Industries announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with major Thai petrochemicals producer PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) to explore mass production technology for adipic acid made from non-edible biomass. Toray and GC will jointly evaluate the feasibility of mass production technology and commercialization in Thailand and Japan. […]
In Japan, World of Renewables reported that Japanese company Enshu Forest Energy officially began operations at its 7.1MW biomass power plant in Fukuroi city, Shizuoka prefecture, on November 16. The report noted that the Enshu plant will use 90,000 tons of wood chips per year, sourced primarily from unused forest materials in Shizuoka. It is […]
In Hong Kong, the Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green methanol marine fuel markets. Under the terms of the agreement, Towngas and […]
In Japan, ORIX Corporation announced that it will conduct a sea trial using biofuel for ship operations in the ORIX-owned vessel currently chartered by Dampskibsselskabet NORDEN A/S. This is the first time for ORIX to use biofuels in the owned vessel, the firm said. The sea trial will use a fuel composed of a mix […]
In Missouri, Washington University in St. Louis reported that researchers in the labs of Joshua Yuan, at the McKelvey School of Engineering, and Susie Dai, at the University of Missouri, used electrocatalysis of carbon dioxide to turn carbon dioxide into intermediates that are then converted by microbes into lipids, or fatty acids, and ultimately became […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that India and Norway explored ways to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green shipping during the meeting between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Both Prime Ministers took […]
