In Hong Kong, BRK Technology announced a major breakthrough in the development of its algae-based biofuel, a sustainable alternative tailored for the heavy transportation sector. This innovation marks a significant shift in clean energy, aiming to reduce emissions across high-impact industries including construction, mining, freight, and logistics. Unlike traditional biofuels, BRK Technology’s algae-based solution offers […]
In Belgium, a strategic move to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s industry and leverage the Union market towards more security of supply, diversification and decarbonization, the Commission launched the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. The online platform will host different mechanisms covering hydrogen, raw materials, natural gas and biomethane, with […]
In Thailand, Bangkok Airways has officially announced the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its commercial flights, reinforcing Thailand’s green aviation industry and laying a crucial foundation for environmentally balanced aviation development in the future. The initiative will took effect starting July 1, 2025. Bangkok Airways will begin using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended […]
In Belgium, Europe’s biomethane sector is growing, but not fast enough. Installed production capacity hit 7 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually by the end of Q1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Yet growth is beginning to slow, despite investor appetite remaining strong, even slightly higher than last year (€28 billion). This mismatch highlights the urgent […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows corn ethanol production rose by more than 30% in 2024/25 while sugarcane-based ethanol has remained stagnant for a decade. With the increase of ethanol blending to 30%, demand will rise by another 1 billion liters. Although demand will increase with the higher blend, sugarcane mills are expected to […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports USDA data shows May saw record soybean crushing for the month at 204 million bushels, up from just 12 million in May 2024. Soybean demand rose on the expectation of growing biodiesel demand, but even so oil stocks were down on the month and the year. Corn consumption for […]
In Switzerland, WinGD will provide XDFM dual-fuel methanol and X-Engine methanol-ready engine designs for over 30 container vessels to be built for a major Taiwanese container ship operator. As well as indicating the competitiveness of WinGD’s methanol concept, the contract highlights the immediate impact of IMO’s Net Zero Framework and GHG Fuel Intensity (GFI) Standard […]
In China, a team from Shaanxi Normal University has developed an innovative catalyst that efficiently transforms this low-value waste stream into glyceric acid—a high-value chemical used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food industries, and as a precursor for biodegradable polymers. Bio-diesel production generates approximately 10% glycerol by weight, creating a significant surplus as global biodiesel adoption increases. […]
In Washington, with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Renewable Fuels Association applauded the inclusion of several key tax provisions that will enhance the role of the U.S. ethanol industry in contributing to American energy security and innovation. Specifically, the OBBBA includes the following improvements to the 45Z Clean Fuel tax […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Agency data shows ethanol production fell to a five-week low of 1.076 million barrels last week. The slight reduction in volumes helped to increase crush margins for a typical ethanol plant in Iowa despite being only 5,000 bpd compared to the week prior. Lower production weighed slightly […]
