In India, Major Ports have undertaken several initiatives such as implementation of the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP) for transition from conventional diesel-powered tugs to electric/hybrid tugs, adoption of renewable energy at ports, electrification of port equipment, vehicles and railway tracks, deployment of zero-emission trucks, and installation of Onshore Power Supply system under “Harit Sagar” […]
In the UK, CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, welcomes the UK Government’s decision to provide substantial financial support to CropEnergies’ British subsidiary Ensus UK Ltd, Wilton, UK. The UK Government has agreed a funding package worth around GBP 100 million (ca. EUR 115 million) to keep the plant in a ready to operate standby mode, ensuring […]
In Australia, Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that supports the scalable growth of Carinata to be used as a non-food intermediate crop biofuel […]
In Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will defer the implementation of the SAF Levy, in view of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers. The SAF Levy will now apply to tickets and services sold from 1 October 2026, for flights departing from 1 January […]
In China, biomethanol from Shanghai Electric’s Taonan project has been successfully bunkered onto the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port this month. The operation marks the first large-scale adoption of Chinese biomethanol by a global shipping leader, underscoring Shanghai Electric’s expanding of its presence in green hydrogen and next-generation fuel technologies. Coordinated […]
In Germany, the Mühlacker biomethane plant in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, has integrated the BIO-ROXX module from Wangen Pumps marking a significant advancement in substrate preparation, addressing the growing complexity of biogas feedstocks and enhancing overall plant performance. Mühlacker biomethane plant was established in 2007 as a subsidiary of the Mühlacker Department of Public Works. One of […]
In Australia, a joint venture – Green Biotechnology Solutions – has been established between Japan’s Nippon Steel Trading and Queensland’s Energreen and will create a large-scale pongamia tree plantation near Emerald. The deal was secured after trade talks during a recent delegation to Japan involving the Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates and the Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett. […]
In China, SHEIN has signed an agreement with DHL to adopt its GoGreen Plus service, supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within air cargo logistics. The collaboration forms part of SHEIN’s broader efforts to explore approaches for reducing carbon emissions associated with air transport, while engaging with broader industry initiatives to scale sustainable […]
In Australia, converting sugarcane waste to biofuel could become more environmentally friendly and cost-effective, thanks to a joint project at The University of Queensland and the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. Researchers has successfully tested a process to simplify the preparation of sugarcane waste, known as bagasse. The research was published in Biofuels, Bioproducts and […]
In Belgium, ePure says the newly announced trade agreement between the EU and Australia is the latest blow to Europe’s renewable ethanol industry and agriculture sector at large, who are already reeling from the EU-Mercosur deal. The EU-Australia deal gives duty-free EU access to 10,000 tons of Australian ethanol: a major concession on a highly […]
