In California, Vertimass announced that a consortium with whom it is partnering has been awarded approximately $1.35 million to pilot the conversion of green hydrogen and carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel. The company noted that the funds were granted by the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP) in Denmark. “The conversion of carbon […]
In Malta, VistaJet announced an agreement with AEG Fuels to purchase SAF produced by OMV at Vienna International Airport. VistaJet’s commitment to replace over 200,000 USG of conventional jet fuel consumption with a blended SAF is expected to generate over 165,000 kg of CO2 reduction — an 80% emissions improvement over the lifecycle of the […]
In New Zealand, Reuters reported that Air New Zealand has partnered with four aircraft makers with the aim of developing zero-emission demonstrator flights by 2026, using electric, green hydrogen and hybrid technologies. New Zealand said it will work with Eviation, Beta, VoltAero and Cranfield Aerospace and sign a statement of intent to order, aiming to […]
In India, India Infoline reported that Deep Polymers has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Guwahati (IITG) with the aim of developing biodegradable plastics. Under the terms of the agreement, Deep Polymers will make investments for the development of biodegradable plastics and related technologies, while IIT Guwahati agreed to provide professional services as needed. […]
Waterfront Shipping, a subsidiary of Methanex, a producer and supplier of methanol, announced it has entered into an agreement with Trafigura, a global physical commodity trading groups. Under the agreement, Trafigura will operate the co-owned Waterfront Shipping and Clean Sea medium-range product tanker, Mari Innovator, as part of its global network of vessels used in […]
In Oman, Gcaptain reported that Oman’s state-owned energy company OQ is set to study the feasibility of producing green ammonia and green methanol under an agreement with A.P. Moller-Maersk, Japan’s Sumitomo and Omani logistics provider Asyad. OQ had announced in September that it has started production of ammonia at its new Dhofar Governorate plant, which […]
In Tennessee, Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced it has raised a $10.6 million Series A financing round. The company said that the first closing totaled $5.5 million and was led by Hyosung Advanced Materials Corporation. Current investor Capricorn Partners also participated. HELM AG has agreed to join the Series A round to bring the total to […]
In Massachusetts, CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang a producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), announced that it has partnered with the South Korea Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) and the Korea Innovation Foundation (INNOPOLIS) to actively promote the eco-friendly materials industry, including PHA technology. CJ Biomaterials’ PHA product, known as PHACT, is […]
In Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported that environmental management firm Veolia Near & Middle East has inked a deal with Emirates Waste to Energy to operate and maintain the Sharjah waste-to-energy plant. A joint venture between Sharjah environmental management company Beeah and Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar, Emirates Waste to Energy can process 300,000 […]
In Denmark, Danish fuel cell manufacturer Blue World Technologies said it is extending its activities in the shipping sector. With a methanol fuel cell-powered auxiliary power unit (APU), the company wants to replace conventional diesel generators for power supply on board ships. With the decision of extending the company’s activities within development and manufacturing to […]
