Author Archive: Meghan Sapp

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Weichai boosting use of low-carbon solutions to shipping and public transport

Weichai boosting use of low-carbon solutions to shipping and public transport

March 9, 2026 |

In China, against the backdrop of global efforts to combat climate change and accelerate the energy transition, equipment manufacturing giant Weichai is contributing green and low-carbon solutions to the shipping and public transport sectors with its diversified clean energy power systems. In Singapore, a global maritime hub, Weichai is actively exploring the application of alternative fuels such […]

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nova-Institute launches Renewable Feedstock Department

nova-Institute launches Renewable Feedstock Department

March 9, 2026 |

In Germany, the nova-Institute has established a new Renewable Feedstock Department to lay the groundwork for industrial defossilisation. This strategic expansion is designed to address the critical challenges and opportunities involved in sustainably sourcing renewable carbon for the chemical and materials industries. Renewable Feedstock department will offer comprehensive services covering the entire value chain, including: ·      […]

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CMA CGM vessel bunkers 3,600 tons of biomethanol in Shanghai

CMA CGM vessel bunkers 3,600 tons of biomethanol in Shanghai

March 9, 2026 |

In China, with more than 3,600 tons of biomethanol bunkered, the CMA CGM OSMIUM has become the first vessel in the fleet to run on biomethanol – a low-carbon fuel offering lifecycle greenhouse gas emission reductions of 65% compared with conventional marine fuels. She was bunkered at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port, in what also turned out […]

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Second-hand E85 vehicle demand soars in France

Second-hand E85 vehicle demand soars in France

March 9, 2026 |

In France, Auto Infos reports that driven by the price gap at the pump with traditional fuels, the Superethanol-E85 is gradually installed in the pre-owned vehicle landscape. Still marginal in volume, this segment nevertheless shows a dynamic of continuous growth since 2025. After a stabilization phase in 2024, the market for pre-owned vehicles compatible with […]

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Godavari Biorefineries to commission corn-cane biorefinery in June

Godavari Biorefineries to commission corn-cane biorefinery in June

March 9, 2026 |

In India, DevDiscourse reports Godavari Biorefineries is set to bring online its first corn-sugarcane biorefinery in June, located in key corn-growing area northern Karnataka, in an effort to reduce feedstock supply risk. Though more common now in Brazil, it is new to India. Thanks to corn, the facility will be able to produce ethanol year-round […]

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Swedavia coaltion boosts SAF procurement in 2025s

Swedavia coaltion boosts SAF procurement in 2025s

March 9, 2026 |

In Sweden, Swedavia continues to support the aviation industry’s transition by inviting other stakeholders to participate in its annual procurement of sustainable aviation fuel, SAF. The procurement aims to promote more sustainable business travel. In the most recent round, Luleå Municipality and Aviator were new participants. SOS Alarm took part for the sixth consecutive year. […]

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Andion CH4 Renewables lands $77.8M financing from Goldman Sachs Alternatives

Andion CH4 Renewables lands $77.8M financing from Goldman Sachs Alternatives

March 9, 2026 |

In Italy, Andion CH4 Renewables Srl recently reached financial close of a €67 million facility for developing its short-term pipeline in Italy and the Nordic region. The facility has been provided by Private Credit at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, representing a major milestone in Andion’s strategic mission to become a large European biomethane operator. The current […]

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ISCC teams with OMV and Airbus to develop Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models

ISCC teams with OMV and Airbus to develop Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models

March 9, 2026 |

In Switzerland, ISCC has partnered with OMV and Airbus to support the further development of the global SAF ecosystem. This collaboration is grounded in a shared focus on Book and Claim Chain-of-Custody models. Each partner brings a distinct perspective: energy production, aircraft manufacturing and operation, and sustainability certification. ISCC contributes robust certification expertise rooted in […]

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Chinese researchers boost catalysts used to remove NOx from industrial emissions

Chinese researchers boost catalysts used to remove NOx from industrial emissions

March 9, 2026 |

In China, a research team has developed a new strategy to improve catalysts used to remove nitrogen oxides from industrial emissions. By using ethanol during catalyst preparation, the scientists significantly enhanced the performance of manganese based carbon catalysts, achieving very high pollution removal efficiency at relatively low temperatures. The findings were published in the journal […]

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Irish Cattle and Sheep Association wants EU to import Brazilian ethanol, not beef

Irish Cattle and Sheep Association wants EU to import Brazilian ethanol, not beef

March 9, 2026 |

In Ireland, the Irish Cattle and Sheep Association Rural Development chair Edmond Phelan said the surge in global fuel prices highlights the need for Europe to prioritise bioethanol imports over unnecessary beef imports from Brazil. “Events in the Middle East have upended energy markets in a matter of days, and we are seeing fuel prices […]

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