In North Dakota, InForum reported that Northdale Oil, a Grand Forks fuel company, is financing a feasibility study to determine whether to build a biodiesel plant in the city. The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola, said Tyler Stockton, Northdale Oil Inc. procurement manager. “It would not be […]
In Bolivia, Telesur reported that the Government of Bolivia officially inaugurated the Biodiesel Plant I, in Santa Cruz. “We fulfilled our promise and started production of the first Biodiesel Plant in the country. We began to produce our own biofuel based on the raw materials produced by the agricultural sector,” said President Luis Arce. The […]
In the UK, BBC reported that biodiesel producer Argent Energy has proposed closing its Scottish plant, placing dozens of jobs at risk. Argent Energy will open consultation with affected employees at its Newarthill plant imminently, having cited “market pressures” as the reason for the possible closure. Argent, which uses waste fats and oils to decarbonize […]
In New Hampshire, Terragia Biofuel announced it has raised a $6 million seed round led by Engine Ventures and Energy Impact Partners (EIP). The company will use the capital to commercialize its novel biology-based approach to converting cellulosic biomass into ethanol and other products, expand its employee headcount and initiate partnerships with major biofuel producers. […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Norway-based firm United European Car Carriers (UECC) has spearheaded a collaboration with industry partners to advance cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) as a sustainable marine fuel. UECC is collaborating with the UK’s maritime advisory organization Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, Finnish engine manufacturer Wartsila, and Dutch biofuel supplier ACT Group […]
In Sweden, Chalmers University said that researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed an environmentally friendly method for recycling and purifying metals. “Pure metals have a number of uses in a modern society, not least for the development of green technologies. Our research shows how the metal industry can accelerate the transition from fossil […]
In Oman, Times of Oman reported that Omani and German companies signed a number of agreements for delivering green hydrogen to refining stations in Germany. The memorandum of understanding was signed when Salim bin Naser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals of Oman met with Robert Habeck, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic […]
In India, Reuters reported that local state-run natural gas company GAIL plans to commission its first green hydrogen project in central India in April. The 10-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer for the green-hydrogen producing unit at the Vijaipur complex in Madhya Pradesh state has been imported from Canada, according to the report. The unit is […]
In Japan, Reuters reported that Tokyo Gas said it aims to achieve 50% carbon neutrality in local gas and power operations by 2040 by using new fuels such as e-methane and hydrogen as well as renewable energy, including floating offshore wind power. The report noted that the company plans to use more e-methane, produced from […]
In The Netherlands, World Cargo News reported that Port of Argentia, in Newfoundland, Canada and Hamburg Port Authority have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the export and import of green hydrogen from Canada to Germany. The agreement was signed at the Canada-Germany Hydrogen and Ammonia Producer-Offtaker Conference in Hamburg as part of […]
