In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has welcomed the announcement by President Trump that a trade agreement has been reached between the United States and the European Union. RFA says the EU trade deal is an important step toward opening the market for lower-cost, American-made renewable fuels in the 27 countries represented by the EU. “We […]
In Luxembourg, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a loan of up to €264 million to Snam, with the aim of facilitating the integration of biomethane production plants into Italy’s energy infrastructure and promoting the transition to a more sustainable and diversified energy system. This financing will enable the construction of 240 kilometres of […]
In China, Envision Energy announced that green ammonia fuel produced from its world’s largest green hydrogen and ammonia plant in Chifeng has successfully powered the world’s first green marine ammonia bunkering operation. The milestone event took place at COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry’s terminal in Dalian, where China Shipping & Sinopec Suppliers Co., Limited completed the […]
In the UAE, Dubai Municipality has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BiOD Technology FZCO, a subsidiary of DUBAL Holding, marking a major stride toward advancing environmental sustainability and fostering a circular economy in the emirate. The agreement outlines strategic cooperation focused on converting used cooking oils (UCO) and fats, oils, and grease (FOG) […]
In Malaysia, Chemical Industries (Malaya) Sdn. Bhd. (CIM), a subsidiary of public-listed Hexza Corporation Berhad, has inaugurated its state-of-the-art corn-based ethanol production facility in Persiaran Tasek, Ipoh, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and innovation journey. The new plant exemplifies CIM’s unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and the advancement of its operations through […]
In the Netherlands, Holland Shipyards Group, in collaboration with Eureka Shipping and SMT Shipping, announced the successful delivery of the cement carrier Tamarack. The official handover took place on Wednesday, July 23, at Holland Shipyards Group’s yard in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. The Tamarack is a 12,500 DWT self-discharging cement carrier designed specifically for the Great Lakes region […]
In Latvia, construction of the first renewable fuel production plant in the Baltic States for hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will start in Kundziņsala, the most dynamically growing area of the Port of Riga. With an investment of €120 million and the creation of 120 highly skilled jobs, Amber Flow Fuels […]
In Iowa, Qore, a joint venture of Minnesota-based Cargill and Germany-based HELM, is officially starting production of QIRA®, the world’s first large-scale 1,4-butanediol (BDO) made from locally grown dent corn. QIRA is derived from annually renewable crops and serves as an impactful alternative to a fossil-derived equivalent used in the manufacture of consumer goods. The […]
In the UK, nusinesses are being encouraged to explore collaborations with academia to accelerate the development of sustainable bioenergy in the UK thanks to a new incentive scheme. Supergen Bioenergy Hub which is based at Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute (EBRI) has launched a voucher scheme to encourage its members to increase the number […]
In Hong Kong, EcoCeres Inc. recently released its Position Paper emphasizing the need for fair, effective, and fraud-resistant certification protocols for sustainable biofuels within the European Union. As Europe accelerates its transition to renewable energy, ensuring the authenticity and integrity of sustainability claims becomes more important than ever. EcoCeres’ Position Paper underscores the importance of […]
