In Canada, Economic Development Regina, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of three investment grade BDO Zone Ratings for Regina, SK. These ratings establish Regina as a premier location for bio-based manufacturing with exceptional biomass resource availability, robust infrastructure, and strong supply chain assets. · AA Rating – 6,800,000 […]
In Poland, ORLEN and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (KGS), Poland’s largest state-owned agri-food group, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to develop a nationwide biomethane portfolio. Under the new agreement, the parties will, inter alia, construct biomethane production facilities. The project is expected to curb CO2 emissions, strengthen Poland’s energy security and independence, and enhance […]
In Colombia, in a strategic milestone for the country’s sustainable aviation, Civil Aeronautics and Ecopetrol signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that lays the groundwork for developing the SAF Fly program, aimed at the promotion, research and development of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Colombia. The agreement, which will have an initial three-year period, […]
In Washington, World Bank Board of Directors approved a new operation to support the green hydrogen strategy of Companhia de Desenvolvimento do Complexo Industrial e Portuário do Pecém (Pecém Industrial and Port Complex Company – CIPP) and the Government of Ceará. By enabling clean hydrogen production in the Complex of Pecém, this initiative places the […]
In Spain, the use of bioplastics in packaging applications is emerging as a more sustainable alternative to conventional non-biodegradable plastics derived from fossil sources. However, further research is needed to ensure that biodegradable and/or compostable plastics can meet the requirements to preserve and extend the shelf life of packaged products. In this context, the BIOPROCESS […]
In Belgium, more than one year after entry into force of the CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (Regulation (EU) 2024/1610), in force since 26 June, with legal effect from July 1, 2024 pursuant to Article 5, the European Commission has yet to follow up on the commitment outlined in Recital 17 to assess […]
In the UK, Hynamics UK, a 100% subsidiary of EDF Group specialising in low-carbon and renewable hydrogen production, and Hy24 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter an exclusive partnership to pursue the development and funding of the Fawley Green Hydrogen Project. The Project has been shortlisted in the UK government’s Hydrogen Allocation […]
In India, the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports the government has allotted 5.2 million metric tons of rice from its grain stores for use as ethanol feedstock with a priority given to old and broken rice. Traditionally, the sugar industry has provided the bulk of ethanol for the government’s blending mandate but supply challenges in […]
In Fiji, Swire Shipping announced the launch of Voyage to Zero, a carbon insetting program that enables freight customers to reduce their Scope 3 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, leveraging GHG savings from second generation biofuels used on any Swire Shipping vessel. The program was officially launched by Fiji’s Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, […]
In Uruguay, Avalon Energy Group and Sulzer Chemtech announced the signing of a Strategic Alliance and Partnership Agreement to scale up the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Under the agreement, Avalon has selected BioFlux™ technology for its portfolio of SAF projects currently under development worldwide which will lead to a commercial technology licensing agreement […]
