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Kvasir Technologies lands $11.46M Series A round for climate neutral marine fuel

Kvasir Technologies lands $11.46M Series A round for climate neutral marine fuel

June 18, 2026 |

In Denmark, European Energy joins Kvasir Technologies as a new investor and strategic partner alongside EIFO, Mærsk Growth and Footprint Fund. The Series A round provides capital to develop and design a new commercial production plant and scale climate-neutral drop-in fuel to be used in existing vessels. Danish biofuel startup Kvasir Technologies has raised EUR […]

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Itochu delivers B24 from Idemitsu Kosan in domestic RORO vessels

Itochu delivers B24 from Idemitsu Kosan in domestic RORO vessels

June 18, 2026 |

In Japan, ITOCHU ENEX CO., LTD. delivered bio-blended fuel procured from Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. to Nanotsu, a RORO vessel operated by Kinkai Yusen Co., Ltd. at the Port of Hakata on June 16, 2026. This initiative marks the first delivery of bio-blended fuel at the Port of Hakata for a regular domestic RORO vessel. The marine […]

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Novonesis and Nhà Xanh team up for Viet Nam biofuel production

Novonesis and Nhà Xanh team up for Viet Nam biofuel production

June 18, 2026 |

In Viet Nam, Novonesis and Nhà Xanh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost domestic biofuels production and strengthen Viet Nam’s long-term energy security. The MoU will enable Novonesis and Nhà Xanh Viet Nam to explore opportunities to improve ethanol yields, lower production costs, and enhance the competitiveness of domestic biofuels by leveraging Novonesis’ technical expertise […]

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SED lands $15.9M government funding for 2G ethanol plant at UP sugar mill

SED lands $15.9M government funding for 2G ethanol plant at UP sugar mill

June 18, 2026 |

In India, Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) has received approval for ₹150 crore financial assistance under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MoPNG)’s PM JI-VAN Yojana through the Centre for High Technology (CHT) for setting up a 91,000 liter per day second generation (2G) Ethanol Biorefinery at Wave Sugar, Dhanaura, Uttar Pradesh. The project […]

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Service Terminal Rotterdam launches marine biofuel blending storage project

Service Terminal Rotterdam launches marine biofuel blending storage project

June 18, 2026 |

In the Netherlands, Service Terminal Rotterdam (STR) has launched Project GreenSTR which aims to fill the gap of needed infrastructure tailored at the storage and blending of marine fuels. The project will consist of new tankage to be realized on a vacant plot of land adjacent to the current terminal, will consist of approximately 100.000 […]

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Ohmium teams with RenewCO₂ to scale electrochemical CO₂ conversion tech

Ohmium teams with RenewCO₂ to scale electrochemical CO₂ conversion tech

June 18, 2026 |

In California, Ohmium International Inc announced its collaboration with RenewCO₂ to bring electrochemical CO₂ conversion technology to commercial scale. This joint development pairing RenewCO₂’s patented eCUT-FA™ catalyst technology with the Ohmium Lotus PEM electrolyzer platform and manufacturing capabilities has the potential to accelerate CO₂-to-chemicals commercialization. ‍”RenewCO2 has developed world-class processes for converting CO2 into valuable […]

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Yale researchers produce methanol from artificial “leaf”

Yale researchers produce methanol from artificial “leaf”

June 18, 2026 |

In Connecticut, Yale-led research team has developed the first standalone device that produces the liquid fuel methanol using only sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide as the ingredients. The artificial “leaf,” like its namesake in nature, is a chemistry marvel. It brings the scientific mimicry of photosynthesis — the process of converting sunlight and water into […]

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European Commission officially launches the Biomethane Mechanism

European Commission officially launches the Biomethane Mechanism

June 18, 2026 |

In Belgium, the European Commission has officially launched the Biomethane Mechanism, a key initiative under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. Designed to accelerate the growth of Europe’s biomethane market, the mechanism is a voluntary, free of charge and innovative tool. The mechanism aims to help companies, investors and other stakeholders to find partners, […]

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Study shows transformtional impact of expanded biofuel demand on US ag

Study shows transformtional impact of expanded biofuel demand on US ag

June 17, 2026 |

In Illinois, a comprehensive new study from S&P Global Energy finds expanded biofuel demand could transform American agriculture, reignite rural economies and provide global food and energy security. Commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action (USFRA), the research, titled “Fueling Agriculture: Biofuels as the Catalyst,” offers a detailed, evidence-based assessment of agriculture’s future and […]

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EcoCeres expands SAF agreement with British Airways

EcoCeres expands SAF agreement with British Airways

June 17, 2026 |

In Hong Kong, EcoCeres announced the extension of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with British Airways until the end of 2030. Under the extended agreement, EcoCeres’ SAF is expected to help British Airways avoid approximately 198,000 tons of lifecycle carbon emissions compared with using the same volume of fossil jet fuel – equivalent […]

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