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Viva Energy refinery gets green light to produce renewable diesel

Viva Energy refinery gets green light to produce renewable diesel

February 22, 2026 |

In Australia, OwnerDriver reported that Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery has received international certification to produce co-processed renewable diesel. The firm has received the certification that also includes production of recycled polypropylene (rPP) and bio-polypropylene (bioPP) products that are critical components in the growing market for recycled food-grade plastic. These products can all be manufactured at […]

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Bamboo based bio-ethanol plant in Assam to become fully operational in March

Bamboo based bio-ethanol plant in Assam to become fully operational in March

February 22, 2026 |

In India, Deccan Herald reported that a 2G bamboo-based bio-ethanol plant, set up in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district, will start full commercial production of 2G ethanol, which is derived from non-food farm waste or residue. The facility is expected to start operation in the coming weeks, according to the report. “In the trial production, fuel […]

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Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

Neste extends relationship with World Fuel Services ensuring the availability of SAF at over 100 airports in Europe

February 22, 2026 |

In Finland, Neste and World Fuel Services have extended their existing relationship with a five-year agreement that will expand the availability of Neste-supplied sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across World Fuel’s UK and European network. Through World Fuel’s European network, SAF will be available to its commercial, business and general aviation customers, […]

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Dubai reviews 2025 clean energy progress and waste-to-energy expansion plans

Dubai reviews 2025 clean energy progress and waste-to-energy expansion plans

February 22, 2026 |

In India, SolarQuarter reported that he Dubai Supreme Council of Energy reviewed the performance of programs and projects completed in 2025 under the approved framework supporting clean energy initiatives and optimized electricity and water consumption.  Performance indicators were assessed to strengthen Dubai’s roadmap toward a sustainable economy and smart infrastructure, according to the report. A […]

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Neste backs advanced catalysis research to support cleaner fuel production

Neste backs advanced catalysis research to support cleaner fuel production

February 22, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Neste has announced donations to three Finnish universities to support advanced research in catalysis and strengthen long-term academic expertise in the field.  Neste operates refineries that produce renewable and fossil fuels for road transport, aviation and marine use, as well as materials used by the plastics and chemicals industries. […]

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Egypt launches first biogas unit to turn slaughterhouse waste into clean energy

Egypt launches first biogas unit to turn slaughterhouse waste into clean energy

February 22, 2026 |

In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Egypt has taken a step towards cleaner energy by launching its first biogas facility that turns slaughterhouse waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer. The new unit has been set up at the Kafr Shukr slaughterhouse in Qalyubia Governorate, according to the report. The pilot facility collects waste from […]

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AFC Energy wins UK approval to export hydrogen from ammonia cracking plant

AFC Energy wins UK approval to export hydrogen from ammonia cracking plant

February 19, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that AFC Energy announced the agreement by the UK Environment Agency to revise AFC Energy’s Research and Development permit for the export and sale of low carbon hydrogen produced from the company’s pilot ammonia cracking plant to hydrogen off-takers. AFC Energy continues to work with its JV partner, […]

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Vallourec, Baker Hughes partner to develop underground hydrogen storage technologies

Vallourec, Baker Hughes partner to develop underground hydrogen storage technologies

February 19, 2026 |

In France, Vallourec announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, focused on advancing hydrogen storage solutions for the green hydrogen market. The collaboration is intended to build a closer, long-term cooperation to better serve customers across the industrial green hydrogen value chain – including green ammonia, […]

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Hydrogen Energy Association calls for progress on UK hydrogen rounds

Hydrogen Energy Association calls for progress on UK hydrogen rounds

February 19, 2026 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that UK lobby group the Hydrogen Energy Association has called on the government to prevent more delays to its Hydrogen Allocation Rounds and Hydrogen Strategy refresh. The organization has sent a letter to the Secretaries of State and the Chancellor, pushing for the immediate publication of HAR 2 project outcomes, […]

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Greenzo Energy and Lord’s Mark sign MoU for 60 MW green hydrogen projects in Uttar Pradesh

Greenzo Energy and Lord’s Mark sign MoU for 60 MW green hydrogen projects in Uttar Pradesh

February 19, 2026 |

In India, SolarQuarter reported that Greenzo Energy India Limited and Lord’s Mark Industries Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop green hydrogen and renewable energy projects across Uttar Pradesh. Under the agreement, the companies plan to develop approximately 60 MW of green hydrogen production capacity, along with integrated solar rooftop installations […]

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