In Spain, Cemex Ventures has invested in Waste to Energy Advanced Solutions (WtEnergy), a startup specializing in the conversion of non-recyclable solid waste and biomass into clean energy. With this capital injection, Cemex Ventures strengthens its commitment to WtEnergy, supporting the development and scalability of a technology with the potential to upgrade waste into low-carbon […]
In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved and contracted financing in the amount of R$ 148.5 million for Bioo Paraná Holding S.A to build a biomethane plant in Toledo (PR), with a total expected investment of R$ 196 million. From the contracted financing, R$ 101.5 million comes from the Climate Fund […]
In Nigeria, Lagos State Government and the C40 Cities on Monday collaborated to launch and hand over the iconic Ikosi Fruit Market Biodigester Plant for the conversion of generated organic waste into energy. Speaking during the Launch and Handing over ceremony, held at the Ketu Fruit Market, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, […]
In Germany, Covestro recently launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact […]
In Spain, the Valencian agricultural sector generates around 800,000 tons of plant waste, such as rice straw and citrus pruning waste every year. Currently, the methods for recovering this biomass are costly, as they require commercial enzymes that can represent up to 40% of the cost of the process, which limits its industrial viability. To […]
In Nebraska, U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Horizon Biofuels Inc. for willful and serious safety violations after a deadly explosion at the company’s Fremont facility in July 2025. An investigation was initiated on July 29, 2025, following the explosion that caused fatal injuries to a worker. OSHA cited Horizon […]
In Germany, Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) launched its round robin tests in 2026. Laboratories from around the world are invited to register by February 20, 2026, and become part of one of the world’s most comprehensive quality assurance programs in this field. In close cooperation with the Technical Committee for Mineral Oil and Fuel […]
In Kenya, the Associated Press reports that consumers are reeling in the face of the sudden demise of Koko that supplied ethanol for clean cooking fuel for the past decade, leaving many in the lurch as their livelihoods are suddenly at risk. Koko was hit in 2023 when the Kenyan government denied its import permits […]
In Norway, in support of AET’s ambitions as a leader in both shuttle tankers and maritime energy transition, the company has signed an agreement for its first hybrid electric Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tanker (DPST), designed to be dual-fuel, lower-emissions-ready and secured on long-term charter. The latest newbuilding strengthens AET’s DPST capability and reflects the Company’s […]
In Sweden, Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibers and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected technology platform. The transaction is executed through the issuance of […]
