In Brazil, a new analysis by Schneider Electric and consulting firm Systemiq foresees the creation of up to 760,000 new jobs in the bioenergy sector by 2030, placing Brazil as a global leader in renewable fuels. The report, entitled “Forming Brazil’s workforce for a fossil-free economy,” highlights the need to train and requalify 450,000 new […]
In the Netherlands, Blue Circle Olefins secured funding for the next phase of ProjectNL, the construction of a 200,000 metric ton Methanol to Olefins (MTO) in the Netherlands. The facility, which is planned to become operational by 2030, will produce 120,000 ton circular propylene and 80,000 ton circular ethylene from renewable methanol. After finalizing our […]
In Austria, a newly developed pilot plant, the size of a truck container, extracts 50 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere per year – and does so with a record low energy requirement of under 2.000 kilowatt-hours per ton. This new pilot plant, the Austrian Pilot Unit 1 (APU1), has been commissioned recently and is […]
In California, in comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association recommended the agency require flex fuel vehicle capability in all new vehicles with internal combustion engines sold in California, at the earliest practical model year. The comments were submitted in response to a CARB Drive Forward Light-Duty Vehicle Program Workshop on […]
In Brazil, CNN Brasil reports Petrobras president Magda Chambriard said on Monday that Petrobras evaluates new investments in renewable fuels and movements, as a way to invest more and more in fuels less harmful to the environment. “We are thinking strongly about the return to ethanol, we will be increasing the production of biodiesel… we […]
In India, CNBC TV-18 reports Indraprastha Gas Ltd has teamed up with CEID Consultants & Engineering in a 50/50 joint venture to developed compressed biogas facilities. Beyond project development and construction, the JV intends to operate the projects as well. Incorporated in 1998, IGL took over Delhi City Gas Distribution Project in 1999 from GAIL […]
In Spain, Baleària will incorporate the first autonomous electricity generation container from e-methanol in Europe, manufactured by the Catalan company specializing in sustainable energy solutions, Methanol Reformer, to the electric ferry Cap de Barbaria. The eNomad system will be available in the coming weeks and will turn the Cap de Barbaria into an experimental hydrogen […]
In Brazil, Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved a direct investment of R$ 85.8 million in Bioo Investimentos e Participações SA, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, BNDES Participações SA (BNDESPAR). The share subscription is part of the Bank’s renewed activity in the equity market, focusing on the green economy and innovation. The investment will result in […]
In the UAE, Emirates and ENOC Group have today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore and develop joint initiatives for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Emirates at its Dubai hub. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the Dubai Airshow by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Deputy […]
In the UK, Celtic Renewables is moving forward with plans to build a new industrial-scale green chemical production plant in Grangemouth. It has appointed engineering design consultancy Allen Associates, part of the Forsyths Group of companies, to undertake extensive work to finalise the design of the proposed new facility. Stirling-based Allen Associates will carry out […]
