In Ireland, RTE reported that a new four-year research study will examine potential avenues for producing SAF in Ireland. The study is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerickm according to the report. The main focus of the study will be to identify how Ireland can establish a sustainable and viable […]
In Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific reported that DB Schenker has joined Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Program, adding that DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF Program was established in 2022 to help tackle climate change. It enables members to purchase SAF for uplift on Cathay […]
In the UK, Energy News reported that BP will invest $48.54 million to acquire a 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy, a producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels. The Chinese firm is owned by Zhejiang-based Jiaao Enprotech. Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy has a SAF production capacity of 100,000 tons per year, according […]
In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that Brazil’s privately owned Grupo Potencial will be investing $37 million in building two biofuel pipelines in the south of the country. Scheduled for construction next year and subject to regulatory approval, the 55km pipelines would be the longest of their type in the South American country, […]
In South Korea, BusinessKorea reported that South Korea’s refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the “Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act” starting from August 7. The report noted that this legislation aims to support the expansion of eco-friendly petroleum alternative fuels in the country. According to industry sources, the […]
In Germany, Boehringer Ingelheim inaugurated a biomass power plant at its Ingelheim site. With the new power plant, Boehringer Ingelheim said it is optimizing its energy supply and protecting the environment at the same time: Around 50,000 tons of CO2 are saved per year, the company said. Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action […]
In Utah, WNDR Alpine, creator of innovative outdoor equipment and apparel with materials enabled by microalgae oil, is refining and expanding its hardgoods and softgoods. From the brand’s palette of AlgalTech materials derived from microalgae oil, WNDR produces a variety of skis, snowboards and splitboards for winter sports applications. The brand’s all season Phase Series […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that independent common carrier X-Press Feeders has started Europe’s first scheduled feeder network serviced by green methanol-powered vessels. The launch of Europe’s first green methanol-fueled network took place on July 9 and it starts with Rotterdam and Antwerp Bruges to Finland and the Baltics, according to the report. It […]
In California, ZymoChem, a biotech company dedicated to creating sustainable materials for everyday products, announced the launch of BAYSE, a 100% bio-based, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP). The company noted that BAYSE is a drop-in replacement for traditional, fossil fuel-based SAPs, which are a key component in disposable, absorbent hygiene products such as infant […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Taiwanese shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation has decided to bunker its 11,000 TEU containership YM Together with sustainable biofuel in South Korea. In collaboration with KPI OceanConnect, a marine energy supplier, YM Together, currently serving the Trans-Pacific route PN3, bunkered the B30 HSFO biofuel at Pusan […]
