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Chinese giant to launch $280 million waste-to-energy plant in Almaty

Chinese giant to launch $280 million waste-to-energy plant in Almaty

May 3, 2026 |

In Kazakhstan, KZ Kursiv reported that a waste incineration project by Junxin Environmental Protection is moving forward in Almaty, with construction planned in the city’s Alatau district. The facility is designed to process up to 2,000 tons of waste per day and generate as much as 60 megawatts of electricity, which will be supplied to […]

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Danantara to tender six waste-to-energy projects in Indonesia

Danantara to tender six waste-to-energy projects in Indonesia

May 3, 2026 |

In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia is set to accelerate its waste-to-energy push, with Danantara preparing to tender six Pengolah Sampah menjadi Energi Listrik (PSEL) projects in 2026. The initiative forms part of a broader government plan to cut national waste volumes by up to 33,000 tons per day by 2029, equivalent to […]

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EBB publishes position on how to strengthen EU industrial leadership in bioSAF

EBB publishes position on how to strengthen EU industrial leadership in bioSAF

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) published its policy priorities to accelerate investments, scale up production and increase the competitiveness of bioSAF in the EU. The EBB represents European producers of Biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bio-based aviation fuel (HEFA).  The association stresses that maintaining the overall ambition of EU […]

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Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

Europe’s new platform to help unlock funding for bio-based projects

May 3, 2026 |

In Belgium, the European Commission reported that a new Bioeconomy Investment Group is being set up to help Europe’s sustainable industries secure the funding they need to grow. The group aims to reduce financial risks for investors, create clear funding standards, and bring together public and private money. Despite already supporting 17 million jobs, many […]

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Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

Johnson Matthey chosen by Liquid Sunshine for new biomethanol fuel plant in China

May 3, 2026 |

In the UK, Guangdong Liquid Sunshine has selected Johnson Matthey (JM) as a technology partner for its first commercial-scale project – a biomethanol plant planned in Tiandong County, Guangxi. The two companies, alongside the East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. (ECEC), have also committed to work on future project opportunities together. The Guangxi plant […]

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Over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels tell U.S. house to pass year-round E15

Over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels tell U.S. house to pass year-round E15

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy News reported that over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the United States sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson urging inclusion of a year-round, nationwide E15 fix in the Farm Bill. “As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and […]

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University of Alberta researchers turn ocean water into hydrogen

University of Alberta researchers turn ocean water into hydrogen

May 3, 2026 |

In Canada, the University of Alberta reported that a group of its researchers have patented a process that creates hydrogen from water, including seawater. The technology has now been licensed by the Canadian company Cipher Neutron. “Hydrogen is everywhere. Now. It is the lifeblood of the economy,” said Professor Steve Bergens. “You need it to […]

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Queensland invests $25 million in Ampol’s Lytton refinery to produce renewable diesel from 2028

Queensland invests $25 million in Ampol’s Lytton refinery to produce renewable diesel from 2028

May 3, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Queensland government has committed $25 million to support a renewable diesel production project at Ampol’s Lytton oil refinery in Brisbane,, Australia, with the facility also holding the potential to expand into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in future phases. The investment will fund modifications to Ampol’s existing diesel […]

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Telmes wins contract for hydrogen plant in Calabria

Telmes wins contract for hydrogen plant in Calabria

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Telmes, a company in the design and implementation of electrical safety and efficiency solutions, has been awarded a contract for the construction of a hydrogen production, storage, and refueling facility at the Cosenza Vaglio Lise railway depot, managed by Ferrovie della Calabria. The planned activities include the […]

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EU greenlights Poland’s hydrogen subsidies

EU greenlights Poland’s hydrogen subsidies

April 30, 2026 |

In the UK, Gas World reported that Poland’s plans to allocate over $585 million in subsidies for 343MW of green and low-carbon hydrogen production under the country’s fourth Covid recovery payment have been approved by the EU. The European Commission signed off the $8.4 million package, which will also include funding to deploy over 1,000 […]

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