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Cathay urges Hong Kong government for holistic plan for SAF

Cathay urges Hong Kong government for holistic plan for SAF

September 3, 2024 |

In Hong Kong, The Standard reported that Hong Kong group Cathay expects the Hong Kong government to offer a “holistic plan” to facilitate the usage of sustainable jet fuels in the city. The group, which operates Hong Kong’s flagship carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, is striving to boost the consumption proportion of sustainability aviation fuels from […]

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South Korea to mandate use of SAF for all international departures from 2027

South Korea to mandate use of SAF for all international departures from 2027

September 3, 2024 |

In South Korea, Korea JoongAng Daily reported that the Korean government will require the use of a mix of SAF on all international flights departing from the country from 2027. The report noted that the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced this initiative to ensure that […]

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Hygreen Energy, Coxabengoa sign strategic deal for market expansion of green hydrogen

Hygreen Energy, Coxabengoa sign strategic deal for market expansion of green hydrogen

August 31, 2024 |

In China, Hygreen Energy, a global electrolyzer manufacturer, and Coxabengoa, a vertically integrated global water and energy utility, have signed a strategic agreement to collaborate on hydrogen technology advancement, market expansion for electrolyzer solutions in Europe, and production capacity expansion that will accelerate European hydrogen project development. The agreement will leverage Coxabengoa’s capabilities in production […]

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Toyota, BMW to strengthen hydrogen cooperation

Toyota, BMW to strengthen hydrogen cooperation

August 31, 2024 |

In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Toyota Motor and BMW will expand their tie-up in operations of fuel cell vehicles in a bid to increase the competitiveness of their hydrogen-powered cars. Under the extended partnership due to be announced on September 5, Toyota will provide key components such as hydrogen tanks to BMW, which in […]

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Sensei Farms unveils new biobased packaging to reduce plastic use 

Sensei Farms unveils new biobased packaging to reduce plastic use 

August 31, 2024 |

In Hawaii, Spectrum News reported that Sensei Farms has created a biobased packaging solution to reduce the company’s plastic footprint in its products and reduce plastic use by 93%. According to a news release, one of the first packaging solutions to come out of Hawaii and the U.S., it’s made from 91% responsibly sourced biobased […]

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EBRD supports renewable hydrogen project in Uzbekistan

EBRD supports renewable hydrogen project in Uzbekistan

August 31, 2024 |

In the UK, The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said it is helping to decarbonize fertilizer production and power generation in Uzbekistan by financing a pilot renewable hydrogen facility.  The entity said that the facility will consist of a 20 MW electrolyzer and a greenfield 52 MW wind power plant. The EBRD is […]

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RiverRidge invests in glass waste collection service with new biofuels vehicles

RiverRidge invests in glass waste collection service with new biofuels vehicles

August 31, 2024 |

In Northern Ireland, local waste and resource management company, RiverRidge, has announced a significant investment in its glass waste collection service following receipt of two new biofuel vehicles. The company noted that the introduction of the new vehicles will enable RiverRidge to service its growing customer base across Northern Ireland. The expanded service will see all […]

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AFC supports construction of large methanol plant in Nigeria

AFC supports construction of large methanol plant in Nigeria

August 31, 2024 |

In Nigeria, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) said it is arranging a project development facility to support Africa’s largest gas-to-methanol plant, with the aim of significantly reducing CO2 emissions by offsetting flaring of natural gas and turning it instead into a valuable chemical for solvents, paints, plastics and car parts. The project in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, […]

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OOCL and partners join hands to advance low-carbon shipping

OOCL and partners join hands to advance low-carbon shipping

August 31, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) and partners have partnered to advance low-carbon shipping, opting for biofuel to reduce supply chain emissions. With the participation of several partners including Swedish furniture company IKEA and Japanese multinational ceramics and electronics manufacturer Kyocera, the first voyage […]

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Ohio University professor advances biofuels research

Ohio University professor advances biofuels research

August 31, 2024 |

In Ohio, Ohio University stated that Sarah Davis, a professor at Ohio University’s George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, is advancing biofuels research. In 2013, Davis planted a sterile hybrid of miscanthus grass on a patch of land at the Ridges area of OHIO’s Athens campus. More than 10 years later, Davis and […]

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