In Brazil, Raízen inaugurated its new Second Generation Ethanol plant at the Bonfim Bioenergy Park in Guariba (SP) on Friday. With an investment of R$1.2 billion, the company’s second cellulosic ethanol plant is the largest in the world and has already contracted 80% of its volume over a production capacity of 82 million liters per […]
In France, the SIAAP (Interdepartmental Union for the Sanitation of the Paris Agglomeration) and Veolia inaugurated the largest French unit for the production of biomethane from wastewater treatment. The result of two years of studies and work, and installed at the Seine Valenton plant (94), this installation will allow each year, from 2025, to inject […]
In New Zealand, Air New Zealand, in collaboration with LanzaJet, has announced promising initial findings from a joint feasibility study investigating the use of woody waste and low-value wood products to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in New Zealand. Unveiled with support from the New Zealand Government, Scion, Z Energy, and WoodBeca, this project could […]
In Morocco, OCP Group and ENGIE have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating OCP Group’s energy transition and contributing actively to Morocco’s energy transformation. This Joint Development Agreement is a major step towards launching several ambitious projects in renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen and ammonia, power infrastructure and sustainable desalination, alongside a Research […]
In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a cooperation agreement with PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Pertamina’s Integrated Marine and Logistics Sub Holding to strengthen the synergy between PIS and PNRE in developing a renewable energy-based transportation business, especially related to the transportation of green hydrogen and other sustainable fuels. In addition, […]
In Singapore, China Classification Society (CCS) Singapore Branch signed a four-party research cooperation agreement with Weichai Singapore Pte. Ltd., Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University and Pinnacle Marine in Singapore. This project is a B100 biofuel ship power development and joint test, which relies on the ships in Singapore port waters for a 1000-hour continuous operation test of […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expressed concern over challenges facing the palm oil industries in the implementation of biodiesel 50 percent (B50) program amid the continually stagnant production of palm oil in Indonesia. GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono said that the implementation of B50 mandatory policy is potential to reduce palm oil exports […]
In Ireland, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Gas Networks Ireland broke ground to officially mark the commencement of construction for the new Central Grid Injection (CGI) facility in Mitchelstown. CGI facilities provide injection points for biomethane production sites that may be located remotely from the existing gas network. A key initiative of Gas Networks Ireland, this […]
In Utah, Rio Tinto has completed the transition from conventional to renewable diesel for all heavy mining equipment at its Kennecott copper mine in Utah, giving the mine one of the lowest carbon footprints of any copper producer in the United States. Kennecott’s fleet of 97 haul trucks and heavy machinery equipment at the mine, […]
In Kansas, Whitefox Technologies successfully installs the Whitefox ICE XL membrane dehydration system at Western Plains Energy LLC ethanol plant in Oakley, Kansas. This is the first installation in the USA of the new ICE® XL membrane solution. The solution enables Western Plains to achieve: 50% reduction in natural gas and steam; 25% increase in production […]
