In Germany, GETEC Group said it will build a plant for climate-neutral energy supply and the supply of e.g. steam and compressed air on the site of the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park in Elsteraue for CE Biobased Chemicals GmbH (CEBC), a 100% subsidiary of CropEnergies AG. The sustainable energy solution will thermally utilize not […]
In China, China Daily reported that local automaker Geely provided methanol fuel for the Hangzhou Asian Games. The report noted that the fuel used in the primary cauldron tower during the opening ceremony was carbon-zero methanol. This is the first time that the methanol fuel has been used in the history of the Asian Games, […]
In Greece, Diana Shipping announced that it has signed a letter of intent to order through Marubeni Corporation two 81,200 dwt methanol dual fuel new-building Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels, for a purchase price of $46 million each. The Greek company said that the ships will be built by Tsuneishi Group (Zhoushan) Shipbuilding Inc., in China. […]
In Austria, Spar Austria said it is adopting bio-based fuel in five regions across the country. The company said that nearly half of its 300 trucks supplying Spar stores across Austria, have been refueled with renewable Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) since mid-September. The company noted that this fuel is made from used cooking oil and […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Denmark-based NKT has certified its cable-laying vessel (CLV) NKT Victoria to use biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as part of its decarbonization goals. NKT reported that the certification allows the reduction of carbon footprint from the vessel’s fuel consumption by more than 98%. According to the […]
In Qatar, Zawya reported that a Qatar University (QU) research team have pioneered a sustainable method for the preparation of innovative nanomaterial, graphene quantum dots (GQDs) from date palm leaf waste. This project, which started in January 2022, uses water as a solvent, achieving a virtually chemical-free synthesis of GQDs and spotlighting a notable advancement […]
In India, Business Standard reported that Indian Government has launched an unified registration portal for the registration of compressed biogas (CBG) and biogas plants in the country. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) said that more than 1,163 biogas plants and 426 CBG plants registered on the portal are eligible for assistance under […]
In the UK, Loughborough University said that a Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project has made progress towards sustainable aviation. Working with Loughborough’s National Center for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) and the German Aerospace Centre Deutsches Zentrum für Luft-und Raumfahrt (DLR), Rolls-Royce has proven a critical engine technology that marks a significant step in the journey […]
In South Korea, Hanwha said it will establish a clean hydrogen value chain encompassing hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization through cooperation among seven of its affiliates. The involved entities are Hanwha Corporation, Hanwha Energy, Hanwha Solutions, Hanwha Aerospace, Hanwha Ocean, Hanwha Impact, and Hanwha Power Systems. In order to further develop clean hydrogen production […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global hydrogen market is forecasted to expand from $242.7 billion in 2023 to $410.6 billion by 2030. The report noted that the market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period. “Governments are actively implementing regulations and providing financial incentives to promote […]
