In Finland, Neste said it is partnering with Biofuel Express to sell Neste MY renewable diesel in Denmark. Under the terms of the deal, Biofuel Express will distribute and sell Neste MY renewable diesel, while Neste will ensure sufficient volumes of the fuel. Neste MY renewable diesel has been available in the Danish market since […]
In Denmark, Ørsted and ESVAGT have signed an agreement for a sister vessel to the world’s first methanol-powered service operation vessel, which was announced in 2022. The SOV will be ready for launch in 2026, where it will operate out of Ørsted’s UK East Coast Hub on a 10-year contract. The new SOV will be […]
In Pennsylvania, Xtellar said it has launched a flexible biobased EVA pellets for large-format 3D printing The firm said that EVA is a clear, hygroscopic, amorphous elastomeric material that in the Xtellar formulation is biobased, sourced from sustainable raw sugar cane feedstock. “Bringing a wider variety of sustainable material options to 3D printing is one […]
In India, Mint reported that the Indian government launched a new sugar-ethanol portal with the aim of boosting renewable energy in the country. The portal aims to enhance the production and utilization of ethanol derived from sugarcane in India. The portal will serve as a comprehensive platform for stakeholders in the sugar and ethanol industries, […]
In Germany, Reuters reported that German biofuel producer CropEnergies recorded a drop in first-quarter core profit, hit by softer ethanol prices and lower production due to maintenance shutdowns. The company’s Ebitda fell 74% to $27.2 million in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year. CropEnergies, which makes ethanol and animal feed from […]
In Denmark, European Energy said it has partnered with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., who will acquire a minority stake in European Energy’s solar park and e-methanol production facility Kassø in the municipality of Aabenraa, Denmark. Mitsui will acquire 49% of the 304 MW Solar plant in Kassø and the connected e-methanol facility from European Energy. […]
In Germany, Chem Europe reported that a research team from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ) and the Leipzig University has developed a process that can produce adipic acid, one of two building blocks of nylon, from phenol through electrochemical synthesis and the use of microorganisms. The team also showed that phenol can be […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has inaugurated the first phase of the $1.09 billion Dubai Waste Management Center (DWMC). The facility could generate 220 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable energy, which can power 135,000 residential units, according to the report. The […]
In India, Reuters reported that India will put up barriers in green hydrogen trade in response to other nations imposing restrictions. “Some countries are putting barriers on green hydrogen. If they are putting up barriers we will also put up barriers, then you will be losing out on our market,” Power and Renewable Energy Minister […]
In Arizona, Nikola Corporation announced that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has awarded Nikola and sponsor California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), a $41.9 million grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern California. Caltrans sponsored the application and will work in partnership with Nikola to deploy […]
