In New Zealand, The Northern Advocate reported that a proposed Kaipara-based waste-to-energy incinerator to burn Auckland’s rubbish and produce electricity is moving closer. “We’re at an exciting point where all the parts are coming together,” Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson said. If it goes ahead, the proposed waste-to-energy plant would potentially be the country’s biggest, the […]
In Australia, Acciona announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of the Kwinana Waste-to-Energy project in an agreement reached with Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund. The firm noted that the facility is on track to be operational in the last quarter of 2024 when it will divert up to 460,000 tons of waste per […]
In The Netherlands, Sasol and Topsoe announced the successful launch of their joint venture, Zaffra. With its headquarters based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Zaffra will focus on the development and delivery of SAF. The partners noted that Zaffra combines the extensive experience of Sasol in asset development, plant construction, and operating and technology expertise and […]
In the UK, University of Sheffield academics, together with the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) and Green Rose Chemistry, have been awarded funding to scope out a UK-wide science and regulatory network to help speed up the switch to a bio-based economy. The initiative will bring together industrialists, academics, policy makers, government officials, retailers, […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that negotiations between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Airbus are underway for a potential collaboration on carbon removal initiative. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has obtained a commitment from giant aerospace company Airbus to work with the Department of Transportation on the use of modern technologies for biofuels […]
In New Zealand, Wellington Airport said that four New Zealand businesses have come together to trial using hydrogen in an aviation setting for the first time in the country. Air New Zealand, Wellington Airport, Toyota New Zealand, and Hiringa Energy have joined forces to trial using hydrogen to charge Air New Zealand’s electric tugs and […]
In Australia, Worley said it has been awarded services contracts by Shell supporting the delivery of a renewable hydrogen project located in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The contracts continue the close collaboration between Shell and Worley since late 2020, when we provided early engineering services for this project, the firm said. Under […]
In Australia, local company H2 Hauler, which designs, manufactures and certifies storage and distribution equipment for compressed hydrogen, has selected Emerson as its technology partner to provide a consolidated and integrated hydrogen mobility business management system. Emerson will fully automate H2 Hauler’s loading and monitoring systems, manage custody transfer, and monitor trailer tube assets to […]
In Morocco, Reuters reported that the Moroccan government said it will allocate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects, starting with 300,000 hectares in a first phase. The move is part of an offer to attract investors, according to the report. The initiative would help Morocco “play a major role in the field of energy […]
In Germany, thyssenkrupp nucera said it is strengthening its technology portfolio with the innovative high-temperature electrolysis (SOEC) of the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems IKTS. thyssenkrupp nucera and the Fraunhofer IKTS are entering into a strategic partnership for this purpose. The research institute has been carrying out extensive research and development work in […]
