In India, BioEnergy Times reported that sugar farmers in the Philippines have voiced concern over a proposal that would allow the temporary suspension of the rule requiring fuels to contain locally produced biofuels, saying the move could affect farmers’ income. Renato Cabati, head of the Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines (EPAP), raised the issue […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology have developed a novel quasi-2D tellurium (Te) nanosheet material that could significantly improve the efficiency of hydrogen-producing electrolyzers. The research team discovered a method to produce quasi-2D α-tellurium nanosheets that exhibit an emergent ferromagnetic state. The institute operates under India’s Department […]
In Indonesia, Jakarta Globe reported that Indonesia plans to accelerate the adoption of bioethanol blending in gasoline as global oil prices surge due to the armed conflict in the Middle East, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said. The government is developing ethanol-blended fuel as part of its broader strategy to reduce reliance on […]
In Korea, the Korean Times reported that Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) is moving to extend its footprint in Europe’s hydrogen market, partnering with Czech energy group CEZ to cooperate on clean hydrogen projects and technology development. KHNP announced the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a clean hydrogen partnership in […]
In the UK, BBC reported that construction is expected to start this year on a hydrogen production plant in Pembrokeshire, in Wales. The West Wales Hydrogen plant in Milford Haven is expected to create 60 jobs during the construction phase and up to 10 permanent posts once completed, according to the report. The project is […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Croatian energy company INA has completed the modernization of its Rijeka Refinery, a nearly $757 million investment that ranks among the largest industrial projects in the country’s modern history. The upgrade introduces a new delayed coking unit and supporting infrastructure, allowing the refinery to process up to […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Bengaluru-based clean energy startup Newtrace has raised $6.3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round to expand its green hydrogen technology and move towards commercial production. The report noted that the funding round was led by HDFC Bank and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Venture Capital. Existing investors, including Aavishkaar Capital, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that a four-partite Japanese consortium has formed a Japan-New Zealand hydrogen corridor and will study the commercialization of green hydrogen production in New Zealand and export operations to Japan. Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Obayashi Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), and Chiyoda Corporation announced the establishment of the Japan-New Zealand […]
In Maryland, Contallation Energy said that Exelon Generation is the recipient of a Department of Energy (DOE) grant to explore the potential benefits of onsite hydrogen production at Nine Mile Point Nuclear Station in Oswego, New York. Exelon Generation will partner with Nel Hydrogen, Argonne National Laboratory, Idaho National Laboratory, and the National Renewable Energy […]
In Switzerland, Smartenergy and ABB said they are collaborating on a strategic initiative to accelerate, de-risk and scale renewable and hydrogen projects across Southern Europe. The collaboration brings together Smartenergy’s project development, financing expertise and early-stage pipeline with ABB’s global leadership in electrification, automation and digital technologies, creating a powerful platform aimed at delivering integrated, […]
