In New York, ReportLinker reported that the global methanol market is expected to grow from $30.9 billion in 2023 to $38 billion by 2028. According to the report, the global methanol market will expand at a CAGR of 4.2% during the period. The increasing demand for methanol for various derivatives such as formaldehyde, MTO/MTP, gasoline, […]
In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk said it has secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. Maersk has signed a deal with Dutch producer OCI Global on the delivery of green bio-methanol for the maiden journey. The 21,500 km trip from Ulsan, South Korea to Copenhagen, Denmark will […]
In Sweden, Umeå University reported that carbon dioxide emissions from lime kilns in Sweden have been reduced by more than 36,000 tons per year, via a collaboration between the Center for Sustainable Cement and Quicklime Production at Umeå University, Nordkalk AB and the Swedish Energy Agency. “The project focuses on implementing biofuels as an alternative […]
In Bangladesh, bdnews24.com reported that the local government is set to begin construction of its first incineration plant to generate electricity from waste next month. The country’s Local Government and Rural Development Ministry recently held a preparatory meeting on initiating the construction of the waste-to-energy incineration plant at Dhaka North City Corporation’s Amin Bazar landfill. […]
In Japan, JERA said it has completed modification of the gas turbine at Linden Gas Thermal Power Station Unit 6 in the United States to enable the use of hydrogen. The firm said that this modification would make possible the co-firing of natural gas with hydrogen-containing off-gas generated at the adjacent oil refinery. “Because it […]
In Spain, Iberdrola said that together with ACE Terminal and Hynetwork Services, will develop the green hydrogen maritime corridor between Spain and the Netherlands. “When we talk about green hydrogen, we are not talking about promises, we are talking about a reality and it demonstrates Iberdrola’s commitment to new technologies and to our country, as […]
In France, Lhyfe and Capital Energy have signed a collaboration agreement for the joint development of offshore renewable hydrogen projects in Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will work together to create hydrogen production sites at some of the offshore wind farm sites currently being developed by Capital Energy. […]
In Switzerland, Socar inaugurated what it claims to be the first-ever green hydrogen filling station on a Swiss motorway. The Grauholz Süd filling station, strategically located on the motorway connecting Bern to Zurich, will feature dedicated hydrogen dispensers for fuel-cell cars and trucks. The filling station will be able to provide up to 600 kilograms […]
In Uruguay, Mercopress reported that Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou announced an investment of $2 billion for the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Paysandú. The works, expected to begin this year, will generate between 1,500 and 3,200 jobs. Another $2 billion will be invested in renewable energy projects, according to the report. “Here […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that GE Grid Solutions was awarded a contract by India’s engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro to supply 380 kV T155 gas-insulated substations (GIS) for the world’s largest utility-scale green hydrogen plant in Saudi Arabia. The plant is being built by NEOM Green Hydrogen Company, an […]
