In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Tadweer Group and Tribe Infrastructure Group have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and Parkes Energy Recovery to develop a Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Parkes, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, subject to planning approval. The facility will focus on […]
In Switzerland, Trafigura has signed a binding six-year offtake agreement with SP Developments Uruguay S.A. (Syzygy), a subsidiary of Syzygy Plasmonics, to purchase advanced sustainable aviation fuel from Syzygy’s first commercial facility, located in Uruguay. The agreement covers the entire production volume from Syzygy’s flagship biogas-to-SAF project, with first deliveries targeted in 2028. It also […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Danish renewable energy company European Energy A/S and its joint venture partner Mitsui & Co have secured debt financing for their solar-powered e-methanol complex in Kasso, Denmark. The green-financing bridge facility was provided by Nordea and SMBC, with a partial guarantee from EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of […]
In the UK, Safety4sea reported that from 1 January 2026, the Port of Yokohama, in Japan, has waived port entrance fees for methanol and biofuel powered vessels, expanding its incentives for cleaner shipping. Eligible vessels may use green methanol or e-methanol, while biofuel blends must contain a minimum bio-content of 24%, underscoring the port’s commitment […]
In the UK, the Heriot-Watt University noted that hydrogen transport infrastructure is developing at half the pace of other clean technologies, creating a bottleneck that could put billions in clean energy investment at risk. A recent study from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University found that while hydrogen production, storage and fuel cell technologies are […]
In the Philippines, The Manila Times reported that the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced that it signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Energy to advance waste-to-energy projects aimed at easing Metro Manila’s growing garbage volume and reliance on landfills. The agreement was signed by MMDA Chairman Don Artes and Energy Secretary Sharon […]
In Hungary, CEEnergy News reported that The Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) project has launched a formal “Call for Interest,” which invites energy stakeholders to help design the NBHC. The initiative is led by six European gas transmission system operators. They are seeking non-binding data from hydrogen producers, consumers, and storage providers in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Swiss utility BKW has announced plans to acquire a 40% interest in a hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plant under development in Hamm, Germany, as the Swiss utility pivots away from coal and towards flexible, lower-carbon electricity assets. The project, a joint venture with German municipal utility Trianel, will […]
In Laos, Asia News Network reported that Laos has taken a major step in upgrading its coffee industry with the launch of what it claims to be Asia’s first hydrogen-powered coffee roasting plant in Champasak province. The plant, located in Champasak province, was developed through a partnership between a Japanese company, local coffee producers, and […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the Indian government is once again being urged to introduce compulsory measures to promote the use of green hydrogen in key industries. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has recommended public procurement rules that would require green hydrogen-based products to be used in government infrastructure projects. The industry body […]
