In Mexico, Mexico Business News reported that Essity, a global hygiene and health company with operations in Mexico, has joined PROTEUS, a European flagship project backed by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), to develop a new generation of bio-based superabsorbents derived from sustainably harvested brown macroalgae. Superabsorbents are critical components in baby […]
In Germany, hyssenkrupp Uhde said it has been awarded a contract by Halifax-based Nova Sustainable Fuels (NSF) to perform an integration and optimization study for NSF’s biomass-to-methanol project in Nova Scotia, Canada. This study will quantify the value of thyssenkrupp Uhde’s integrated process, including both gasification and methanol synthesis for the production of over 450,000 […]
In Germany, Clariant announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass Consolidated Alcohols Deoxygenation and Oligomerization (CADO) process. Under the collaboration, Clariant intends to provide comprehensive technical support to scale Vertimass’ technology to commercial production. This encompasses […]
In India, Bioenergy Times reported that a new study led by the University of Sheffield has cautioned that the global shift towards green hydrogen may not deliver the expected climate benefits unless major changes are made in how hydrogen is produced and transported. Published in the journal Nature Communications Sustainability, the research said the environmental […]
In Uganda, NTV reported that Uganda has launched a $400 million waste-to-power project at Namanve Industrial Park, aimed at tackling the country’s mounting garbage crisis while boosting electricity supply. The facility, developed in partnership with NLS Waste Power Plant, will incinerate 1,500 tons of waste daily to generate 45 megawatts of power, which shall be […]
In the UK, ZeroAvia stated that has signed a deal which will see it support the Korean Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) in the development and testing of liquid hydrogen storage systems for aircraft. As part of the agreement, ZeroAvia will advise KAERI on the design for these systems, while embarking on a multi-year testing […]
In the UK, DRIFT Energy has signed a collaboration agreement with Enapter to adapt the design of their Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology for deployment at sea. The partnership will accelerate development of the energy storage element of DRIFT’s technology ecosystem, paving the way for the production of over 30 energy ships currently on […]
In Italy, ErreDue said it has signed an international contract worth about $930,000 to supply a 0.5 MW alkaline-technology hydrogen production plant to a leading Central European industrial group based in the Czech Republic. The system, composed of two modular 250 kW units, is aimed at supporting the client’s role as a system integrator in […]
In Lithuania, CEEnergy News reported that construction has officially begun on a $11.6 million green hydrogen plant in Vilnius, Lithuania. The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy stated that the project is being implemented by the Vilnius’ Miesto gijos company together with the Lithuanian general contractor MT Group. The plant’s planned capacity is 3 megawatt. It is […]
In Spain, Moeve’s Board of Directors has approved the final investment decision to begin construction in the coming weeks of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The first phase, known as Onuba, will be the largest in Southern Europe with 300 MW of capacity and the option to expand by an additional 100 MW. Onuba entails […]
