In Brazil, Renewables News reported that Brazilian power distributor Eletrobras has signed two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) tied to the production of renewable energy and green hydrogen with the government of Ceara state and with European company Green Energy Park (GEP). The agreement with Ceara stipulates the development of projects at the Pecem Industrial and […]
In Spain, Cepsa said it has selected thyssenkrupp nucera as preferred supplier of a 300-MW electrolyzer for a green hydrogen plant in Spain. Cepsa has awarded the electrolyzer specialist a contract to provide a basic engineering design package. thyssenkrupp nucera will assist in the design and engineer of the facility through to the Final Investment […]
In New York, Plug Power received a conditional commitment for an up to $1.66 billion loan guarantee from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) to finance the development, construction, and ownership of up to six green hydrogen production facilities. The production facilities, which will be selected for financing in accordance with procedures […]
In Japan, Asahi Kasei announced the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan. The firm noted that the operation start of this commercial-scale facility was in March 2024. The trial operation of four 0.8 MW modules is another milestone towards the realization of a commercial multi-module 100 MW-class alkaline water electrolysis […]
In Texas, Syzygy Plasmonics announced that it along with the nonprofit research institute RTI International have successfully demonstrated an all-electric CO2-to-Fuel production pathway at RTI’s facility in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The firm said that the new technology can significantly decarbonize transportation by converting two potent greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4), […]
In Florida, Signature Aviation announced it is already offering a 100% supply of blended Neste MY SAF to its Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) location. With the transition completed on April 1, Signature LAX becomes the second private aviation terminal worldwide to ensure a 100% supply of blended SAF, joining Signature’s location at San Francisco […]
In Alaska, Alaska Airlines announced a new program for its customers to support sustainable travel. When booking flights with Alaska Airlines, guests will have the option to reduce their environmental impacts by purchasing sustainable aviation fuel credits. The airlines said that customers can choose to support SAF in an amount based on 5%, 10%, or […]
In Pennsylvania, Ebara Elliott Energy (EEE) announced it has been contracted to provide a motor-driven recycle compressor with a variable frequency drive (VFD) for the sustainable fuel development Project by TTCL Public Company Limited. Situated in Bangkok, Thailand, the project is the country’s first and only sustainable aviation fuel commercial production unit, using 100% used […]
In Canada, Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure reported that it has made significant progress on the front-end engineering design (FEED) of the proposed 6,500 bbl/d sustainable aviation fuel project. “This included integrating lessons learned from the HDRD Complex into the SAF project’s design basis. During the first quarter of 2024, the corporation received emissions credits for […]
In the UK, Pilot reported that Oxford Airport has received its first deliveries of sustainable aviation fuel, which will initially be offered in both 30% and 10% ratios to complement the airport’s existing jet fuel provision. James Dillon-Godfray, Head of Business Development at London Oxford Airport, said: “We’ve wanted to sell SAF for quite some […]
