In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that trade association Methanol Institute (MI) has been granted consultative status by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as of August 21, 2024, allowing MI to contribute its expertise to the development of shipping regulations. Afforded to non-governmental, international organizations that demonstrate the capability to make a substantial contribution to […]
In Sweden, EQT announced that EQT Infrastructure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies from Genesis Private Equity, to establish a scaled and diversified end-to-end waste treatment platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy in South Korea. The Platform comprises an end-to-end business portfolio in the waste treatment value […]
In Ireland, Peninsula announced the successful biofuel bunkering of the containership Yantian Express by its IMO II chemical tanker, Aalborg. The supply operation was carried out for Hapag-Lloyd AG in the Port of Barcelona. Peninsula said that the 88,500 GT vessel received 2,200mt of B30 VLSFO. The sustainable biofuel used for this blend was ISCC […]
In Singapore, Manifold Times reported that Dutch maritime firm Van Oord said it achieved a milestone with the first delivery of biofuel for its flexible fallpipe vessel Stornes in Norway. The delivery marked its first biofuel supply in Norway, expanding the company’s potential locations for more sustainable fuel use, the report stated. “The delivered biofuel […]
In Arizona, KTAR News reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is selecting the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of Arizona State University (ASU) to receive $800,000 in federal funding to support the increased use of clean hydrogen in industrial and power sectors. The report noted that the award is part of an […]
In Germany, Hamburg News reported that the construction of the hydrogen industry network HH-WIN and the Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub (HGHH) is underway after Robert Habeck, Germany’s Minister for Economics, handed over funding decisions on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) worth over $278 million on August 19. The report noted that both the […]
In Saudi Arabia, Al Arabiya reported that NEOM Green Hydrogen Company (NGHC) has started a major recruitment campaign for its green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city NEOM, as the project moves closer to its operational phase. The report noted that the $8.4 billion facility, set to be the world’s largest green hydrogen production […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Indonesian government is targeting private sector investment in green hydrogen development to reach $25.2 billion by 2060. The report noted that this initiative is designed to mitigate the risk of an energy crisis in the industrial sector while also contributing to the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction […]
In Oman, Zawya reported that Seven Seas Petroleum has officially partnered with Chinese electrolyzer maker Sungrow Hydrogen to advance Oman’s green hydrogen capacity. This strategic alliance aligns with Oman’s ambitious 2030 target of producing one million tons of green hydrogen annually. Harith al Suleimany, Executive Director of Seven Seas Petroleum, said: “Seven years ago, I […]
In the UK, Edie reported that Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has launched the next stage of a project to use wastewater to produce low-carbon hydrogen. The utility company is partnering with Cardiff University and manufacturer Hydrostar with the aim of having a prototype electrolyzer ready by March 2025, according to the report. The UK […]
