In Taiwan, the national oil company CPC expects to begin producing sustainable aviation fuel by Q2 next year with its Taoyuan refinery is undergoing equipment upgrades and replacements to prepare for production. If demand takes off for SAF, it could begin producing it at its Dalin Refinery in Kaohsiung to supply the Kaohsiung International Airport. […]
In Germany, nova-Institute has analysed the most relevant LCA and carbon footprint studies and their implications for renewable carbon-based products, which results will be presented in a free webinar on May 7. The lack of harmonisation makes it difficult to interpret LCA results, as different frameworks and guidelines use different methodologies. This is particularly relevant […]
In Texas, Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement with agreement and support from Vitol Americas Corp., as RCF lender, an ad hoc group of term loan lenders which holds approximately 96% of the term loans, and CTCI Americas, Inc. To facilitate the transactions contemplated under the RSA, the company commenced Chapter […]
In Brazil, final commissioning of the Costa Pinto biomethane plant in Piracicaba, Brazil was completed in April 2025. PENETRON ADMIX, a crystalline waterproofing admixture, and PENETRON ARC, an acid-resistant coating, were specified to ensure optimal durability of the new concrete structures and protect against the sulfuric acid generated by the biomethane purification process. Bisected by […]
In New York state, under the right conditions, duckweed essentially farms itself. Wastewater, ponds, puddles, swamps—you name it. If there’s enough sunlight and carbon dioxide, the aquatic plant can grow freely. But that’s not all that makes it intriguing. Packed inside duckweed’s tiny fronds is enormous potential as a soil enricher, a fuel source, protein-rich […]
In Vietnam, VietnamNet reports the national biofuels association has asked the Prime Minister and the Minister of Industry and Trade to swiftly implement a 10% ethanol blending mandate for both fuel types currently sold in the country in order to boost ethanol imports from the US by 1 million metric tons annually. It is also […]
In the UK, a first-of-its kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in Manchester. The water company for the North West has joined forces with leading Cambridge-based climate tech firm Levidian to demonstrate the opportunity for biogas produced from wastewater […]
In the Netherlands, FincoEnergies launched its FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy used on board ships trading in the EU. Compliance can be complex and costly for […]
In Latvia, GasWorld reports the country is set to open its first biomethane injection point into the national gas network this summer. This will allow producers to supply to the grid via truck even if they don’t have a direct access point. The project, which is funded by the European Union, is expected to be […]
In Brazil, AgWeb reports Farmdoc daily data shows that Brazil’s bet on corn-based ethanol has reshaped global corn trade flows. Ethanol consumption from corn has blown up to 722 million bu. in 2024-25, 15% of domestic production, from just 16 million bu. in 2015-16, thanks to the 25 corn ethanol plants in operation. Another 15 […]
