In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Delaware-based energy developer Aternium announced it has selected Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. to conduct a pre-front-end engineering and design (pre-FEED) study for the company’s first hydrogen and heavy water production facility. The study represents an early phase in Aternium’s broader initiative to build approximately $1 billion in […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a French scheme to support the production of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen in line with the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and the Clean Industrial Deal. The scheme will also contribute to the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan to reduce dependence on […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that The Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Centre (FEnEx CRC) has secured key equipment and commenced Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for Stage 2 of the Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH), progressing on-site hydrogen production and testing in Western Australia. FEnEx CRC has contracted Pacific Energy to supply […]
In the UK, Uniper said that panning permission has been granted by North Lincolnshire Council (NLC), for a new low carbon hydrogen production facility in Killingholme. Uniper’s Humber H2ub project is planned to be located on land at Uniper’s existing Killingholme power station site. Once constructed, the electrolytic hydrogen production facility will have an installed […]
In Austria, OMV AG said it is working with the Technical University of Leoben in the decarbonization of air travel. The firm said that a research facility has been established at the Chair of Process Technology and Industrial Environmental Protection, where various process routes to manufacture sustainable aviation fuels are being researched and developed. The […]
In Germany, the Lufthansa Group said it is seeing growing demand for more sustainable travel options. The Group enables its customers to contribute to reducing the climate impact of future flights with various offers for private and business air travel. Last year, the volume of SAF sold across various offerings more than doubled, the company […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres said it has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in mainland China, demonstrating a closed-loop SAF model across production, blending, flight use and environmental credit certification. The company is partnering on the initiative, called Project Spark, with The Second Research Institute […]
In the UK, Reuters reported that European airlines are preparing to challenge EU rules requiring the use of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel from 2030 and plan to a delay or repeal of the mandate due to concerns over high costs and scarce supply. The move would target EU rules requiring airlines to use a certain […]
In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including […]
In the UK, Carbon Herald reported that UK aviation industry body Sustainable Aviation has announced plans to invest over $2.5 million in Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) credits to support the early development of this emerging market. Operating as a coalition of industry stakeholders, Sustainable Aviation brings together UK airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, fuel producers, and […]
