In Lithuania, international terminal operator KN Energies, responding to growing market interest and pursuing its strategic goal to expand the LNG value chain, is preparing to introduce a virtual biomethane liquefaction service at the Klaipėda LNG terminal. This service will enable biomethane producers and suppliers to efficiently integrate their operations into the LNG logistics chain […]
In the Netherlands, GREEN MARINE GROUP and Vertoro B.V. signed an agreement to jointly accelerate the market validation and commercial roll-out of lignin-alcohol blends (aka crude lignin oil, CLO) as sustainable marine fuels. “We at Green Marine Group are excited to join forces with Vertoro to bring their revolutionary lignin alcohol blend fuel to market. […]
In Missouri, to meet the increasing global demand for biofuels, scientists at the University of Missouri are already modifying plant genes to boost the amount of plant oil being produced. That’s because inside the plant, a complex network of metabolic pathways turns sunlight, carbon dioxide (or atmospheric carbon), water and nutrients into vital compounds including […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil in retaliation for what it calls a witch hunt against former Brazilian president Bolsonaro who is currently undergoing trial for a failed coup aiming to stop current President Lula’s inauguration. A wide range of products are exported to […]
In Italy, Biorig, the renewable gases division of Solarig, announced the expansion of its biomethane business in Italy. The company plans to invest more than 300 million euros in the country by 2030 for the development and operation of more than 20 biomethane plants that will achieve an annual production of around 1 TWh/year (90 […]
In the UK, 80 Mile PLC has increased its interest in Hydrogen Valley to 49%. 80 Mile announced on December 19, 2024 that it has the option to acquire up to a 100% interest in Hydrogen Valley, and moved to a 24% interest, as announced on January 16, 2025. Further to this, the has now moved […]
In Romania, DN AGRAR Group and BSOG Energy have signed the contracts for the next steps in the development of what will become one of the largest biomethane production facility in Romania. The agreement signed outlines the BSOG Energy – DN AGRAR collaboration in developing the plant and the long-term supply of organic raw material, […]
In Switzerland, Sulzer has signed an agreement with KEZO (Zweckverband Kehrichtverwertung Zürcher Oberland), Zurich Oberland’s waste utilization service provider, to develop and deliver a licensed carbon capture solution for commercial validation at KEZO’s waste-to-energy plant in Hinwil. The goal is to assess integration feasibility with KEZO’s processes in preparation for its new municipal solid waste […]
In India, the Economic Times newspaper reports the Indian Sugar Mills Association wants the government to restore the 50/50 split of ethanol supplies to Oil Marketing Companies to ensure sugarcane-based ethanol has the same market access as grain-based ethanol. With low sugar prices plaguing mills, ISMA wants to ensure stability for mills that will in […]
In Spain, Solvay and Enagás have signed an agreement to develop a hydrogen storage hub in Polanco, Cantabria. The project will leverage Solvay’s proven expertise in developing salt caverns infrastructure – originally created for soda ash production operations and repurposed into storage under the coordination of Enagás, which brings its expertise in energy transport and hydrogen […]
