In India, BNN Breaking reported that Indonesia’s state-run power company, Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), has increased its biomass consumption for electricity generation to 1 million metric tons in 2023. This marks a 71% increase from the previous year, according to the report. PLN executed biomass co-firing in 43 coal-fired power plants throughout the year. The […]
In the UK, gasworld reported that American water treatment specialist Pentair has reported its findings having joined forces with Finnish measurement company Vaisala as part of a study to explore the sustainability of Pentair’s biogas upgrading plants in the Netherlands. Pentair promotes the integration of biogas with existing infrastructure and has deployed a range of […]
In Georgia, NOVEC Energy Production Halifax County Biomass said it has renewed the Operation and Maintenance Agreement (O&M Agreement) with PIC Group for the Halifax County 49.9MW biomass power station through 2026. Under the terms of the deal, PIC Group will be fully responsible for day-to-day operation and maintenance services of the biomass power station, […]
In Malaysia, The Edge reported that Straits Energy Resources said its subsidiary Tumpuan Megah Development is set to enter the marine biofuel trading and bunkering industry in the first quarter of 2024, after it was certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) scheme. Tumpuan Megah is the first Malaysian industry player to […]
In the UK, Green Car Congress reported that a study by a team from the University of Birmingham found that low-carbon bio-alcohols and bio-ketones in advanced clean propulsion systems demonstrate a high potential for strategies for vehicular emissions abatement, such as their utilization in hybrid vehicles. In the short term, the researchers conclude, this will […]
In Japan, Kyodo News reported that Japan plans to provide Ukraine with biofuel manufacturing technology to support reconstruction efforts. According to the report, the Japanese government expects the biofuel technology to create a new industry in Ukraine, an agricultural nation abundant in resources that can be used as fuel. It is expected that Japanese firms […]
In South Africa, Energy Capital & Power reported that AQA Morocco – majority-owned by the Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, has announced plans to invest $27.2 billion in a green hydrogen project in Morocco’s Dakhla-Oued El-Dahab region, as part of efforts to accelerate the energy transition in the North African country. The project will generate […]
In Spain, Enegas reported that the Royal Decree-Law 8/2023, which adopts measures to address the economic and social consequences of the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as to alleviate the effects of the drought, provides that Enagás, as manager of the natural gas transmission network in Spain may operate as provisional […]
In Chile, the University of Chile reported that the Los Andes Center of Excellence in Geothermal Energy (CEGA), belonging to the University of Chile, will carry out a pre-feasibility study to install a green hydrogen plant that allows taking advantage of geothermal energy. The project, awarded by the Regional Government of Aysén, will evaluate the […]
In the UK, Plymouth Live reported that a Plymouth green energy project has received a $25.4 million investment from the UK Government. The report noted that renewable energy giant Carlton Power has received the funds for the Langage Green Hydrogen Hub. Carlton Power, which already owns Langage Energy Park, has received the funding from the […]
