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Woodland Biomass Innovations completes FEL-2 for its biomass-to-gasoline facility

Woodland Biomass Innovations completes FEL-2 for its biomass-to-gasoline facility

March 24, 2026 |

In Pennsylvania, Woodland Biomass Innovations (Woodland BIO) announced the successful completion of Front-End Loading Phase 2 (FEL-2) validation engineering for its first commercial-scale biomass-to-gasoline facility. This milestone represents a major de-risking event for the project, providing a third-party technical and economic validation of the facility’s design. Completed in collaboration with TRC Companies, the study confirms […]

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Hyundai deploys eight hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Uruguay

Hyundai deploys eight hydrogen fuel cell trucks in Uruguay

March 24, 2026 |

In Uruguay, Hyundai Motor Company recently announced the deployment of an eight XCIENT Fuel Cell Class-8 heavy-duty truck fleet in Uruguay, marking South America’s first-ever fleet operation of hydrogen fuel cell electric heavy-duty trucks and reinforcing the company’s leadership in zero tailpipe emissions vehicles. Hyundai Motor’s deployment of the XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks supports the […]

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Asahi Kasei installs 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer at Finnish H2 fueling station

Asahi Kasei installs 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer at Finnish H2 fueling station

March 24, 2026 |

In Finland, Asahi Kasei has started the installation of an Aqualyzer™-C3 containerized 1 MW-class alkaline-water electrolyzer at Finland’s first commercial hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä. This development marks the start of the project’s next phase and an important milestone in Europe’s hydrogen ecosystem. In July 2025, Asahi Kasei announced that it would supply its Aqualyzer™-C3 […]

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Port of Helsingborg adds emergency energy surcharge to HVO

Port of Helsingborg adds emergency energy surcharge to HVO

March 24, 2026 |

In Sweden, the Port of Helsingborg has seen a dramatic surge in the price of HVO biofuel in recent weeks and therefore finds it necessary to introduce an Emergency Energy Surcharge to secure its level of service and maintain efficient operations. The surcharge will take effect from April 1st, 2026, and will remain in place […]

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ETH Zurich researcher convert sawdust into composites using struvite

ETH Zurich researcher convert sawdust into composites using struvite

March 24, 2026 |

In Switzerland, a team of researchers at the Chair of Wood Materials Science at ETH Zurich and Empa has developed a process that can convert sawdust into a recyclable and environmentally friendly composite using the mineral struvite, a crystalline, colourless ammonium magnesium phosphate. This, in turn, keeps the sawdust in the material cycle for longer. […]

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Philippines seeks to boost biodiesel blending to 5% in face of international conflicts

Philippines seeks to boost biodiesel blending to 5% in face of international conflicts

March 24, 2026 |

In the Philippines, as the country faces rising energy prices fueled by international conflicts, the National Sectoral Committee (NSC) on Coconut is advocating for a strategic, long-term solution to improve fuel spending. During its first-quarter meeting on March 11, 2026, the Committee passed a manifesto supporting the full implementation of the Biofuels Act and an […]

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EcoCeres launches Chinese SAF pilot

EcoCeres launches Chinese SAF pilot

March 23, 2026 |

In China, EcoCeres Inc. has launched a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pilot program in China, codenamed “Project Spark”, together with The Second Research Institute of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CASRI), China National Aviation Fuel Group (CNAF), China Southern Airlines, Air China Cargo, Sichuan Airlines, and Huarong Chemical, completing a closed loop SAF green value […]

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Japanese RORO runs on 10% jatropha oil from Ghana

Japanese RORO runs on 10% jatropha oil from Ghana

March 23, 2026 |

In Japan, the Embassy of the Republic of Ghana in Tokyo participated in a demonstration of Jatropha-based biofuel for maritime use at Shinagawa Wharf, Tokyo. The exercise was organised by Nippon Biofuel Co., Ltd. in collaboration with Kuribayashi Steamship Co., Ltd., and formed part of ongoing engagements with Japanese private sector actors following the Tokyo […]

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Petrobras to restart biodiesel production in Ceará

Petrobras to restart biodiesel production in Ceará

March 23, 2026 |

In Brazil, Investing.com reports Petrobras will resume biodiesel production in the northeastern state of Ceará, executive director Magda Chambriard said Friday. Chambriard said the company’s fuel price monetary policy is working. He reiterated that Petrobras will work to avoid shifting volatility from the international market to domestic fuel prices. The CEO said the company has […]

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Mandarin Airlines flies from Toulouse to Taipei on 30% SAF

Mandarin Airlines flies from Toulouse to Taipei on 30% SAF

March 23, 2026 |

In Taiwan, Mandarin Airlines reached an important milestone in its partnership with ATR by completing the ferry flight of its ATR 72-600 using a blend of 30% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the first leg of the journey between Toulouse and Taipei. This newly delivered ATR 72-600 will join a fleet of 11 aircraft to provide essential connectivity across Taiwan, mainly from Taipei […]

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