In Spain, Diario de Alta Aragón reports Chunta Aragonesista (CHA) and the Green Party in Aragón are calling for a six-month moratorium on new biogas and biomethane plants while regional authorities develop stronger planning and regulations. The parties say the rapid growth of roughly 75 projects across Aragón, including 31 in Huesca province, has raised […]
In Denmark, Everllence has announced that the world’s first Everllence B&W G80 ethanol capable engine has been tested and verified at an R&D test at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Engine and Machinery division in Korea. The engine is bound for the third in a series of 10 × Very Large Ore Carriers ordered by Shandong […]
In Switzerland, Airfix, CO2 Energie AG and South Pole officially began commercial operations at Switzerland’s flagship BECCS project in Niederwil. The first ISOtainers filled with liquefied biogenic CO2 have left the Regionalwerke AG Baden (RWB) biomethane plant and arrived in Denmark for permanent geological storage at Project Greensand in the North Sea. This milestone marks […]
In India, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) and Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance collaboration in biofuels, biomass resource utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and circular economy initiatives. The partnership will advance CBG, Bioethanol, Biodiesel and SAF, while exploring biomass utilisation, waste-to-resource solutions and sustainable use of biofuel by-products […]
In Brazil, COFCO International announced an agreement to acquire the Rio Vermelho and Nova Unialco sugar mills in the Araçatuba region of São Paulo state from Bunge, expanding its sugar operations in Brazil. Having operated in Brazil for more than a decade, COFCO International continues to invest in the country and play an important role […]
In Italy, Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper reports the sales process of Bioenerys, Snam’s subsidiary dedicated to biomethane, goes towards the final stages. In recent weeks, as it appears from market rumors, a further step of the competitive procedure would have taken place, with the definition of a shortlist of subjects admitted to the final […]
In Sweden, Wallenius SOL switched one vessel to Advanced FAME (B100) and are extending the same approach to its B-Class vessels, supported by regular biofuel deliveries at Terneuzen incompliance with new FuelEU rules. Replacing conventional fuel with biofuel directly reduces the GHG intensity of the energy consumed and creates a compliance surplus. Through FuelEU Maritime’s […]
In Thailand, Khaosod newspaper reports Bangchak Group has joined the “New Energy for Thailand” platform to promote bioenergy, creating economic value of 2% of GDP worth 1.53 billion, reducing oil imports by 6.3 billion baht. If Thailand increases the proportion of biofuel blending to 20%, it will have the potential to create the economic value […]
In Switzerland, excessive land use, deforestation, and climate change are leading to increased desertification in many regions of the world. Once started, the process often triggers a chain reaction: The loss of nutrients in the soil causes vegetation to become increasingly sparse, which exposes the soil to erosion by wind and water. Turning desert back […]
In California, the state legislature has passed SB 795, the E15 Clean-Up Act, which allows retailers to legally sell E15 using existing gasoline storing and handling infrastructure through January 1, 2029, while state regulators complete work required by statute to approve equipment and finalize rules for permanent E15 sales. The bill requires the State Fire […]
