In Uruguay, HIF Global and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALURhave signed the Implementation Agreement which establishes the framework for the interaction between HIF’s future e-Fuels facility in Paysandú and ALUR’s biofuel plant nearby. The HIF Paysandú e-Fuels facility, with an estimated investment of $6 billion, aims to produce 700,000 tons of renewable fuels annually. The HIF […]
In India, BizzBuzz news reports Refex Sustainability Solutions has bought 51% of Vyzag Bio-Energy Fuel from the company’s founders to help the company better strengthen its positioning in the market and set it up for growth. As a step-down subsidiary of RSS, the two companies can now collaborate more closely and take advantage of synergies […]
In the UK, the Financial Times reports that Project Willow—a feasibility study looking at how to convert the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland to renewable energy following the owners’ announcement earlier this year that it would be shut down—is about three-quarters finished. The study led by EY is recycling, biofuels and green hydrogen, but the […]
In Japan, RENOVA has completed installment of permanent improvements at the 75-MW Tokushima-Tsuda Biomass Power Plant and resumed regular operation on December 22, which has demonstrated continuing stable operations. The plant was shut down in December to undergo the improvement works following earlier maintenance work in April and July that also required shutdowns. The impact […]
In Germany, citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. This pragmatic choice was driven by the steep costs of switching to electric buses, with subsidies covering […]
In Iowa, North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Mason City, Iowa. Mason City’s BDO Zone rating for 1,400,000 bone dry tons per year of corn stover is the first rating in the state of Iowa and extends […]
In Japan, hydrogels created using carbon dioxide (CO₂) offer a safer alternative to those formed with acidic agents. While most research has focused on pre-gelation conditions affecting hydrogel properties, this study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science explores the impact of CO₂ release after gelation. The team prepared alginate-based hydrogels and found that faster […]
In India, the New Indian Express newspaper reports the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh has called for the Pollution Control Board to launch an inquiry into Universal Biofuels Private Limited following complaints of severe air pollution caused by the facility in Kakinada. Bad odor is said to have been emitted by the plant for […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co., Ltd and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. will introduce B100 on a trial basis for use in a delivery truck servicing 7-Eleven stores. The trial will start on December 26, 2024, at the Frozen Kobe Center, a combined distribution center in Hyogo Prefecture for 7-Eleven stores. The biodiesel that will be […]
In South Korea, Chosun newspaper reports Samsung Heavy Industries has signed a construction contract for three ultra-large carriers worth 742.2 billion won with an Asian shipowner. The ships are scheduled to be delivered to the shipowner by December 2027. Including this contract, Samsung Heavy Industries’ cumulative order amount for this year is approximately $7.3 billion […]
