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KazMunayGas and complete SAF preliminary feasibility study

KazMunayGas and complete SAF preliminary feasibility study

March 12, 2025 |

In Kazakhstan, KazMunayGas and LanzaJet has undertaken a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production feasibility study that has already passed the preliminary development stage. The feasibility study will be completed this year. “Joint work will make a significant contribution to achieving low-carbon development goals and will allow the introduction of new technologies. It will also help […]

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BRK Technology to list on Hong Kong stock exchange

BRK Technology to list on Hong Kong stock exchange

March 12, 2025 |

In Hong Kong, BRK Technology is preparing to undergo the regulatory approval process required for a listing on the stock exchange. The move marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy as it seeks to expand its production capacity and accelerate commercialization of its algae-based biofuels. A successful listing would provide BRK Technology with […]

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Olleco opens second UCO facility in 2025

Olleco opens second UCO facility in 2025

March 12, 2025 |

In the UK, Olleco announced the opening of its second used cooking oil processing plant in 2025. The new facility, located on the Thames estuary, is set to continue to expand the volume that Olleco processes in the UK. Both the facilities feature cutting-edge technology designed to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. Along with […]

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OMV Petrom is supplying SAF to Cluj Avram Iancu airport

OMV Petrom is supplying SAF to Cluj Avram Iancu airport

March 12, 2025 |

In Romania, OMV Petrom is supplying Cluj Avram Iancu International Airport with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2025. Through this partnership, Cluj International Airport and OMV Petrom reaffirm their commitment to supporting the energy transition and adopting sustainable solutions in the aviation sector. Since January 2025, aircraft taking off from Cluj Airport, the second-largest airport […]

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Mote lands $7M Series A round for Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage

Mote lands $7M Series A round for Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage

March 12, 2025 |

In California, Mote announced the successful first close of its Series A funding round, securing $7 million in investment led by Nella Next and Preston-Werner Ventures. The round also included Counteract and other strategic partners committed to advancing U.S. energy security. This first phase is part of a targeted $15 million Series A funding round. […]

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Brazilian researchers use chitosan to replace sulfuric acid in ethanol production

Brazilian researchers use chitosan to replace sulfuric acid in ethanol production

March 12, 2025 |

In Brazil, chitosan is a bioadhesive, biodegradable and potentially antimicrobial polymer with multiple applications: in agriculture, for pest control and preservation of agricultural products; in industry, for the manufacture of biodegradable coatings and packaging; in the pharmaceutical sector, for the manufacture of dressings and encapsulation of drugs. Research carried out at the Federal University of […]

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Germany cuts biomethane tender volume

Germany cuts biomethane tender volume

March 12, 2025 |

In Germany, the tender volume for the bidding deadline of April 1, 2025 is reduced by the Federal Network Agency because it is expected that the tendered volume will be larger than the submitted bid volume (imminent signature). The new tender volume is 26,032 kilowatts. The “Act amending the Renewable Energy Sources Act to make […]

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CARB awards HIF Global first US approval for e-Fuels pathway

CARB awards HIF Global first US approval for e-Fuels pathway

March 11, 2025 |

In California, HIF Global has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier II Design Pathway Certification, granted under the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program, strengthens the market for e-Fuels production. HIF’s Tier II Design Pathway Certification includes e-SAF, e-Naphtha, and e-Diesel as opt-in fuels allowing […]

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WasteFuel to provide FEED on Turkish green methanol biorefinery

WasteFuel to provide FEED on Turkish green methanol biorefinery

March 11, 2025 |

In Turkey, WasteFuel, a U.S.-based next generation bioenergy company, and ITC, a leading Turkish integrated waste management company, announced a partnership to commence the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) on a green methanol biorefinery located in Ankara, Türkiye—the first green methanol facility in Anatolia and one of the largest of its kind in the world. The […]

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Pioneer Point acquires OG Clean Fuels

Pioneer Point acquires OG Clean Fuels

March 11, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Pioneer Point has acquired OG Clean Fuels B.V., a leading owner and operator of clean fuels filling stations, based in the Netherlands. OG is the second investment through Pioneer’s second institutional fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II SCSp. OG has 325 filling station locations which offer compressed biomethane, liquefied biomethane, electric vehicle charging, […]

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