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Sungrow Hydrogen lands contract for China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical’s “100,000-ton Liquid Sunshine”

Sungrow Hydrogen lands contract for China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical’s “100,000-ton Liquid Sunshine”

March 17, 2025 |

In China, Sungrow Hydrogen has secured the largest share of the $680 million hydrogen production equipment contract for China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical’s “100,000-ton Liquid Sunshine” Demonstration Project, a national green hydrogen flagship initiative. The company will deliver 16 alkaline electrolyzers (1,200 Nm³/h each) and integrated gas-liquid separation and purification systems, reinforcing its leadership in large-scale industrial green hydrogen […]

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Green Plains begins build of compression infrastructure for Nebraska CCS project

Green Plains begins build of compression infrastructure for Nebraska CCS project

March 17, 2025 |

In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced that construction has commenced on the compression infrastructure for its carbon capture and storage initiative in Nebraska, an important step in the company’s ongoing transformation to produce low-carbon, high value biofuels and ingredients. The compression equipment will enable the permanent sequestration of approximately 800,000 tons of biogenic carbon dioxide […]

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ScotRail begins HVO trial

ScotRail begins HVO trial

March 17, 2025 |

In the UK, ScotRail has begun an innovative trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel fuel in one of its Class 156 trains. The trial, which began on February 19 and will run for 12 weeks at ScotRail’s Corkerhill Depot, is being delivered in partnership with Angel Trains and Crown Oil. […]

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Singapore port marine biofuel sales rise in February despite 20% fall in overall sales

Singapore port marine biofuel sales rise in February despite 20% fall in overall sales

March 17, 2025 |

In Singapore, MarineLink reports data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) showed sales of alternative marine fuels rose in February despite an overall drop of fuel sales to a 20-month low and 14% fewer bunkering calls. On the back of the first ever B100 delivery at the port, marine biofuel sales rose 110,900 […]

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Naturgy includes Bioeco Energías in plant to Spanish boost biomethane production

Naturgy includes Bioeco Energías in plant to Spanish boost biomethane production

March 17, 2025 |

In Spain, El Economista reports Naturgy has stepped on the accelerator to meet the objectives of its new 2025-2027 strategic plan. The company has signed an agreement with Bioeco Energías to join its major project to develop biomethane plants in Spain. According to sources consulted by elEconomista.es, both companies have agreed to develop new facilities […]

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Neste issues $765M green bond for fund Rotterdam biorefinery expansion

Neste issues $765M green bond for fund Rotterdam biorefinery expansion

March 17, 2025 |

In Ireland, Neste Corporation issued a EUR 700 million green bond with 5-year maturity under its EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) program updated on September 12, 2024 and supplemented by the supplement dated March 10, 2025, and will pay a fixed coupon of 3.750 per cent. Neste Corporation will apply for the listing of the […]

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BASF offers world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone

BASF offers world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone

March 17, 2025 |

In Germany, all industries relying on high-performance thermoplastics, BASF is now offering the world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU). Ultrason E 2010 BMB contributes to substituting fossil resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the use of renewable feedstock. This unique PESU enables customers in industries as diverse as household and catering, automotive, electrics and electronics […]

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NREL researchers investigate microbial pathways and biophysical processes in microbes and plants

NREL researchers investigate microbial pathways and biophysical processes in microbes and plants

March 17, 2025 |

In Colorado, NREL researchers seek new understandings of microbial pathways and biophysical processes in microbes and plants, and microbial consortia, to enable scale up of biomass conversion processes from bench to pilot scale. Enabling the production of cost competitive biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials depends on the successful characterization and complementary engineering of plants and microbes. […]

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UK investigates possible unfair competition from US biodiesel imports

UK investigates possible unfair competition from US biodiesel imports

March 17, 2025 |

In the UK, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated an anti-dumping investigation and a countervailing investigation on Monday into imports of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States of America. The investigations follow an application from UK biodiesel producers concerned that the market has changed since a previous review in 2022. Recent evidence […]

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Latam’s largest ag cooperative select ICM to develop dry-mill grain ethanol facility in Paraná

Latam’s largest ag cooperative select ICM to develop dry-mill grain ethanol facility in Paraná

March 13, 2025 |

In Brazil, COAMO Agroindustrial Cooperativa, the largest agricultural cooperative in South America, has selected ICM Tecnologia em Biocombustíveis Ltda. (ICM) to provide professional services and equipment for a new dry-mill grain ethanol production facility at the COAMO industrial site in Campo Mourão, Paraná. ICM will deliver a comprehensive suite of services, including engineering, construction review, […]

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