In the Netherlands, the Port of Rotterdam reported that Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tons/year of e-SAF. The facility will use […]
In Argentina, Biodiesel Argentina reported that Argentine company Grupo Bahía Energía will invest approximately $200 million in the first bioethanol plant in Buenos Aires and the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel plant in the country. The report noted that the project will be carried out through its company Biosanfe, which will install an industrial complex for […]
In California, Terviva announced its investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group with the main aim of scaling renewable pongamia for biofuel production. Together, the two companies expect to scale Terviva’s pongamia-growing operations and drive greater availability of pongamia as a feedstock for renewable fuels production. The new arrangement signals the advancement of pongamia as a […]
In Germany, European Coatings reported that the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) and Henkel produced new synthetic building blocks for innovative, bio-based adhesives that can be de-adhered on the basis of carbohydrates and vegetable oils. The report noted that such reversible bonds would greatly enhance the ease of repair and recyclability of electronic products or […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that the government of India’s Punjab state announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. The report noted that this policy aims to fulfill 20%of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by 2035. Aman Arora, the minister of new and renewable energy of Punjab, highlighted the purpose of the policy which […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) announced that it has invested in Koloma, a startup company headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The investment has been executed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), which joins a syndicate of investors, including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, United Airline’s Sustainable Flight Fund and Energy Impact Partners. […]
In Austria, INNIO Group said its 1 MW-class hydrogen combined heat and power (CHP) plant is supporting RAG Austria AG at the start of the heating season. The first solution of its kind in Europe was commissioned by the INNIO Group in June 2024 at RAG Austria AG’s site in Gampern. It supplies the industrial […]
In Malaysia, The Sun reported that Japan’s Mitsubishi Power, part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, is eyeing hydrogen power projects in Malaysia to support the country’s transition to green energy. Mitsubishi Power Asia-Pacific managing director and CEO Akihiro Ondo said Malaysia’s potential for energy transition lies in replacing older power stations with more efficient technologies, […]
In Germany, German energy company VNG AG said it has signed a letter of intent with the Algerian energy companies Sonatrach and Sonelgaz, the Italian gas grid operator SNAM, the Italian company SeaCorridor and the Austrian electricity company VERBUND. The agreement expresses the commitment of the companies to jointly examine the feasibility of a project […]
In the UK, CPH2 announced a recommitment by its existing customers, Northern Ireland Water and Fabrum Solutions Limited, with renewed contract terms for providing its 1MW Membrane-Free Electrolyzer, the MFE220 (MFE220). The separately renegotiated contract terms have reset the completion dates for three MFE220s to 2025. Northern Ireland Water has a contract for one MFE220 […]
