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Raizen mulls SAF plant in Brazil

Raizen mulls SAF plant in Brazil

February 28, 2024 |

In Brazil, Bloomberg reported that Raizen, a supplier of ethanol made from sugar cane is considering building a SAF facility in Brazil. “We truly believe that there is a structural advantage to producing in Brazil,” Raizen Vice President of Trading Paulo Neves said. The company, a partnership between Cosan and Shell, sees economic viability in […]

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ASL Group partners with Azzera to create an online SAF book and claim system

ASL Group partners with Azzera to create an online SAF book and claim system

February 28, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, ASL Group, a private aircraft operator, and Azzera, a provider of sustainability solutions for aviation, have announced a collaborative initiative to automatically book and secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel credits (SAFc). ASL Group will implement this solution with its clients to book and claim SAF in any amount towards the emission reduction of […]

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ICAO seeks to boost SAF production

ICAO seeks to boost SAF production

February 28, 2024 |

In the UK, IATA reported that Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), said that the entity prefer not to promote any particular incentives or policies to scale SAF production but rather respect the different approaches that governments are taking and enable practical learning. “Time will demonstrate which ones are […]

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The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

February 24, 2024 |

In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has published a guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting (SBH) as part of sustainable forest management.  Noel Gavigan, IrBEA Technical Executive and co-author of the report said: “As a biomass fuel, SBH displaces fossil fuels with significant greenhouse gas savings. This is achieved through fossil displacement and avoidance of […]

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ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, ECOnnect Energy said it is a key partner in “Project Green,” an initiative led by Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited (APPL) to establish itself as a supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa. “Project Green” is situated on an extensive 300-hectare site in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to […]

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Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

February 24, 2024 |

In Finland, technology group Wärtsilä said it will lead a five-year collaboration of more than 200 Finnish companies, industrial organizations, research institutes, and universities. The partners in this “Wide & Intelligent Sustainable Energy” (WISE) project will together develop innovative clean energy concepts. The consortium intends to strengthen the Finnish energy sector to become a world-leader […]

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Alt. Leather raises $718,000 in seed round to drive plant-based leather alternative

Alt. Leather raises $718,000 in seed round to drive plant-based leather alternative

February 24, 2024 |

In Australia, Business News Australia reported that Alt. Leather, a startup established in 2022 has raised $718,000 in a seed round. The report noted that the firm aims to produce Australia’s first 100% plant-based alternative to leather. The company has secured the backing of Startmate, The Austin Group, Robyn Denholm’s family office Wollemi Capital Group […]

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Biobased materials firm PlantSwitch gets financing for its manufacturing facility

Biobased materials firm PlantSwitch gets financing for its manufacturing facility

February 24, 2024 |

In Ohio, Plastics Technology reported that bioplastics startup PlantSwitch has raised its financial investment by $8 million with participation of large institutional investment firm NexPoint Capital to proceed with its first commercial manufacturing facility in North Carolina and expand its team.  The report stated that the plant began producing material in December 2023. The company […]

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Gasum opens Norway’s southernmost LBG filling station 

Gasum opens Norway’s southernmost LBG filling station 

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, energy company Gasum has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company’s liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in the country. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling station, in which it offers both compressed and liquefied biogas. The station is open to […]

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Eidesvik Offshore claims world’s first methanol-powered vessel for subsea and offshore wind

Eidesvik Offshore claims world’s first methanol-powered vessel for subsea and offshore wind

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, Eidesvik Offshore joined forces with Agalas to build a state-of-the-art Construction Support Vessel (CSV) to perform subsea and offshore wind operations. Equipped with methanol engines and a battery hybrid system the vessel will be the world’s most environmentally friendly vessel within its operating segments, Eidesvik Offshore said. The vessel will be owned by […]

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