In Japan, Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Inpex Corporation announced they reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the next several months, Inpex will supply B24 biofuel to the VLGC through a bunker vessel operated by Monjasa1 […]
In California, Origin Materials announced a strategic partnership with Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a producer of virgin and recycled PET resins, to accelerate the mass production of biobased materials. Under the agreement, both companies committed to explore initiatives related to the rapid commercialization of low-carbon, biobased materials. Initiatives include evaluating the use of existing […]
In Germany, TotalEnergies Corbion and Coexpan announced the launch of a PLA biobased cup using recycled PLA, available in both white and high transparency. After completing all tests at Coexpan´s Innotech center, in Madrid, Spain, full validation was achieved for line speeds and output using FFS technology. “We are very proud to include in our […]
In France, Technip Energies said it has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by VF Carbon Capture for a CO2 capture plant to be connected to I/S Vestforbrænding’s existing waste-to-energy facility in Glostrup, Denmark. The agreement between the two companies provides for a mechanism to allow a transition of the contract to an […]
In the Netherlands, Gidara Energy said it has secured a key environmental permit for its Advanced Methanol Amsterdam (AMA) facility. The environmental permit, granted by the province of Noord-Holland, allows the firm to build its advanced methanol facility which will convert local waste into advanced methanol. The renewable methanol facility, located in the Port of […]
In Malta, Malta Today reported that a group of researchers at the University of Malta are currently investigating the feasibility of producing green hydrogen out at sea by using energy generated by floating wind turbines. The project also foresees the use of an innovative piston technology developed by the University of Malta to store excess […]
In Argentina, Infobae reported that the Argentine government increased domestic prices of biodiesel for blending with diesel. The Ministry of Economy’s energy secretariat set the price of biodiesel for May at 307,226 Argentine pesos ($1,349) per ton, up from 294,430 pesos previously, the government said. The new prices are effective immediately. Biofuel prices are periodically […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals, and Belgium’s Ministry of Energy have signed an agreement for a Green Energy Certificate pilot project for the ‘Hyport Duqm’ project. According to the report, the Hyport Duqm is a joint venture between Belgium’s DEME Concessions and Oman’s OQ Alternative Energy […]
In Australia, Reuters reported that the government will invest $1.4 billion to scale up development of its domestic renewable hydrogen industry. According to the report, funds will be allocated under a “Hydrogen Headstart” program that provides revenue support for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects through competitive hydrogen production contracts. The Australian government said the funds would […]
In Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador signed an agreement with the Port of Rotterdam, with the aim of encouraging the establishment of hydrogen supply chains to support Newfoundland and Labrador’s export of green hydrogen to the Netherlands and to other parts of Europe in the future. “Our province is well-positioned to help meet […]
