In the Netherlands, Dutch tank storage company Vopak is acquiring the shares of Gunvor Petroleum Antwerp from commodity trader Gunvor Group Ltd, giving it access to the Gunvor concession in the Antwerp port area. Vopak is committed to sustainably redeveloping the site. For example, together with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, the company will focus on […]
In Virginia, researchers in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to create bioplastics from food waste diverted from landfills. The three-year grant will test the scalability and feasibility of the conversion of these wastes into bioplastics on a national […]
In India, the Press Trust of India reports the Prime Minister has officially rolled out the 20% ethanol blend during the India Energy Week opening ceremonies. Two months ahead of schedule, selected pumps in 15 cities 11 states and union territories are now selling E20 while the fuel will be rolled out throughout the rest […]
In Canada, BC Biocarbon, a biomass conversion company based in Robson Valley, British Columbia, has signed an agreement with Ripple, the leading provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions. BC Biocarbon developed and leverages proprietary carbon-refining technology to convert biodegradable biomass into solid, liquid and gaseous carbon products. Through this agreement, Ripple will receive a […]
In Germany, VARO Energy and Deutsche Lufthansa AG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The MoU will deepen existing partnership through potential agreement for VARO to sell SAF volumes to Lufthansa Group from as early as 2026. SAF is a key element in the ONE […]
In France, TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announce their decision to create an equally owned joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen stations, geared towards heavy duty vehicles on major European road corridors. This initiative will help facilitate access to hydrogen, enabling the development of its use for goods transportation and further strengthening the hydrogen […]
In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, has recently completed a conceptual study for an ammonia bunkering vessel capable of supplying ammonia fuel to ships. This study involved joint investigations with INPEX CORPORATION, which boasts abundant achievements and experience in the energy supply chain, in order to respond to […]
In Singapore, Interion is the first to supply renewable diesel, also known as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from Neste in Singapore. In close collaboration with building and facility owners and operators, bus and truck fleet owners and operators, and engine Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Interion supports firms to immediately reduce up to 90% of their […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that the country has withdrawn its tax exception on ethanol imports from the US and will now lob a 16% tax on imports that will increase to 18% on January 1. Former president Bolsonario eliminated the import tax that allowed ethanol to flow primarily to the country’s deficit northeastern region, but […]
In Japan, the Asahi Shimbun newspaper reports that Japan is scaling up its efforts to secure sustainable aviation fuel with negotiations going with both Singapore and the US in an effort to secure supplies within the next two to three years before global demand outstrips supply. With ICAO wanting developed countries to ensure a 15% […]
