In Pennsylvania, The Valley Lodger reported that Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority (LANTA) and UGI Energy Services (UGIES) announced a partnership to use Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) to power the eighty-plus buses in LANTA’s fleet. The agreement between LANTA and UGIES calls for the Authority to purchase Pennsylvania-sourced clean biogas fed into the system from […]
In Canada, Braya Renewable Fuels announced it has achieved commercial operations after the successful completion of its refinery conversion project. Braya anticipates initial production capacity of 18,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel, with future plans to expand production capacity, add sustainable aviation fuel production capabilities and explore green hydrogen production. The on-site production of […]
In Norway, Aker Carbon Capture said it has been awarded a study from a European developer to assess the feasibility of integrating carbon capture at multiple biomass and waste-to-energy facilities. The four initial plants will be based on Aker Carbon Capture’s modular Just Catch, which enables synergies across the projects, faster realization and reduced overall […]
In the UK, dezeen reported that Design duo Foersom & Hiort-Lorenzen has worked with furniture brand Norman Copenhagen on a collection of plant-based chairs. The Mat collection features two chairs; one is made from hemp – a type of cannabis plant, and the other combines this material with eelgrass, a marine plant similar to seaweed. […]
In Texas, Kraton Corporation announced the launch of SYLVASOLV, a new line of biobased hydrocarbon oils designed to deliver superior performance and environmental advantages across many industries, including agrochemicals, adhesives, and lubricants. The first product in the line, SYLVASOLV 1000, has been specifically developed to meet the unique functional needs of the agriculture industry, finding […]
In the Isle of Man, Tech Explore reported that Professor David Chiaramonti, an expert in energy systems and power generation at the Polytechnic University of Turin in Italy, wants land that is unused, marginal and degraded to produce clean fuels for jets. The fuels would come from oilseed plants such as Camelina sativa and replace […]
In India, The Hindu reported that Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, has urged State governments to promote the production and use of ethanol as an alternative fuel source as he considers that it would not only help save the environment, but also support farmers. “In the near future, we will see […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Australia’s ABEL Energy has awarded compatriot company Worley with front-end engineering design (FEED) work for its $1.116 billion green hydrogen and methanol project at Bell Bay in Northern Tasmania. Under the agreement, Worley said the company will design and engineer the facility, while also providing procurement and construction […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Nasr Petroleum Company and Global Technical Services (GTS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to prepare a feasibility study for green hydrogen production in Egypt. As per the MoU, green hydrogen will be generated at Nasr Petroleum in Suez, according to the report. The MoU […]
In California, Universal Hydrogen Co. announced the first operational demonstration of the AmpCart H2 product developed in collaboration with Oshkosh AeroTech (formerly JBT AeroTech). The AmpCart H2 provides a near-term solution to the shortage of charging infrastructure for electric ground support equipment at airports. “In the last 10 years or so, there has been a […]
