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Spain grants CycleØ gas carrier license

Spain grants CycleØ gas carrier license

May 27, 2025 |

In Spain, Industria Quimica reports CycleØ confirmed its application for a gas carrier license in Spain has been approved. This new status as a gas carrier further strengthens the company’s investment in Spain, allowing it to market and supply gas directly in the Spanish market. This confirmation is in addition to the three operational biomethane […]

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Virgin Australia and Boeing release report on international SAF book and claim system

Virgin Australia and Boeing release report on international SAF book and claim system

May 26, 2025 |

In Australia, Virgin Australia and Boeing have released a report by Pollination on the challenges and opportunities of an International Book and Claim system for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accounting.  The report, completed by independent advisory firm, Pollination and unveiled at an industry event in partnership with the University of NSW’s Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, examines […]

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AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority sign MOU for marine biofuels and SAF

AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority sign MOU for marine biofuels and SAF

May 26, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam, Europe’s first energy port and a key hydrogen carriers entry point. This includes the supply of bunkering fuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) […]

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European Hydrogen Bank grants $M to SolWinHy Cádiz

European Hydrogen Bank grants $M to SolWinHy Cádiz

May 26, 2025 |

In Spain, Brenmiller Energy Ltd. says the European Hydrogen Bank has granted SolWinHy Cádiz S.L. in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain, €25 million in funding. From the total project CAPEX, €7 million are earmarked for Brenmiller’s bGen TES. The project is slated to commence in the first quarter of 2026 when Brenmiller expects to receive […]

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National Gas signs MOU with Gasunie to work cross-platform on decarbonization

National Gas signs MOU with Gasunie to work cross-platform on decarbonization

May 26, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, National Gas has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Gasunie, The Netherland’s and Northern Germany’s national gas transmission operator. The MOU establishes a comprehensive framework for both companies to work together to advance decarbonized energy solutions across multiple sources, including natural gas, hydrogen, biomethane and carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. In […]

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Ukrainian bio-methane production to hit 111M m3 by year’s end

Ukrainian bio-methane production to hit 111M m3 by year’s end

May 26, 2025 |

In the Ukraine, Interfax reports the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine says three more biogas plants are currently converting to biomethane production, in addition to the four currently producing and another three that will be online by the end of the year. One of these plants produces liquid natural gas and exports to Europe. By the […]

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Chevron REG lays off 70 employees from Ames plant

Chevron REG lays off 70 employees from Ames plant

May 26, 2025 |

In Iowa, Brownfield Ag News reports Chevron Renewable Energy Group will lay off 70 employees from its Ames biodiesel plant as of June 18 in response to the political uncertainty for biodiesel. The state has seen several biodiesel plants mothballed in recent months due to lack of clarity on the 45Z tax credit and the […]

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Swiss lake steamboat uses solar fuel for first time

Swiss lake steamboat uses solar fuel for first time

May 26, 2025 |

In Switzerland, Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG has used solar fuel from Synhelion for the first time. The steamboat Gallia was symbolically fueled with solar diesel from Synhelion’s industrial scale plant DAWN – a milestone for more sustainable mobility on the water. The over 110-year-old steamboat was symbolically fueled by Synhelion with the first […]

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Empa researchers develop bio-based packaging material from mycelium

Empa researchers develop bio-based packaging material from mycelium

May 26, 2025 |

In Switzerland, sustainably produced, biodegradable materials are an important focus of modern materials science. However, when working natural materials such as cellulose, lignin or chitin, researchers face a trade-off. Although these substances are biodegradable in their pure form, they are often not ideal when it comes to performance. Chemical processing steps can be used to […]

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Congressional Biofuels Caucus launches for the 119th Congress

Congressional Biofuels Caucus launches for the 119th Congress

May 26, 2025 |

In Washington, Congressional Biofuels Caucus Co-chairs Adrian Smith (R-NE), Angie Craig (D-MN), Ashley Hinson (R-IA), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) released the following statements celebrating the launch of the caucus for the 119th Congress and welcoming new Co-chairs Hinson, Fedorchak, and Budzinski. “American biofuel producers have an untapped ability to […]

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