In the UK, World Cement reported that Limak Cement, the leading cement group in Turkey, along with Air Liquide have successfully tested the first hydrogen-blended fuel supply at Limak Cement plant in Ankara, Turkey. Limak Cement aims at increasing the overall usage of high biogenic content alternative fuels and renewable energy by 2030 and has […]
In Norway, HydePoint, a specialist in offshore hydrogen production technology, has entered into a strategic partnership with Norwegian Hydrogen, a producer and distributor of green hydrogen. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of mid-size 10-40 MW dockside and near-shore green hydrogen projects, focusing on scaling hydrogen production within a 2-3 year timeframe while laying […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Enova has awarded over $70.92 million to five hydrogen production projects to boost the use of hydrogen in the Norwegian maritime industry. The aim of the support is to establish the first functioning value chain for hydrogen in Norway so that hydrogen can eventually become a more accessible […]
In Jordan, Jordan Times reported that the country’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh said that Jordan is intensifying efforts to establish itself as a regional hub for green hydrogen production. Speaking at the third roundtable meeting with potential green hydrogen investors, Kharabsheh said there is an international shift towards sustainable energy, noting […]
In Germany, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) opened a new laboratory in Hannover, Germany, dedicated to advancing research on anode and cathode platinum group metal (PGM)-containing catalysts and components. ECMS said it will apply its deep expertise in catalysis and precious metals to develop next-generation catalysts for water electrolysis to meet demand in […]
In Finland, local airline Finnair said it has set a new science-based climate target of improving its emission efficiency (CO2e/RTK) by 34.5% by 2033, with 2023 as the baseline year. Eveliina Huurre, Finnair’s Senior vice president of Sustainability, said that Finnair must work diligently to achieve the goal. “For over 100 years, Finnair has provided […]
In Canada, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said that its Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from multilateral development banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings, centered on leveraging ICAO’s FINVEST […]
In Alaska, Alaska Airlines has brought back the opportunity for loyal guests to earn their elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels following a successful test last year. The program provides guests with the ability to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions by purchasing SAF credits while also earning Elite-Qualifying Miles (EQMs). Through December […]
In Canada, Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada, announced the conclusion of a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328 UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable aviation fuels produced using Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. The test flight on this synthetic fuel […]
In Hong Kong, The Star reported that local airline Cathay Pacific said that more government pressure is needed for Hong Kong’s aviation sector to meet its climate goals, even as uptake of sustainable aviation fuel has risen from a low base thanks to corporate support. “Regulators have a key role to play for a level […]
