Author Archive: Meghan Sapp

RSB launches Market Acceleration Indicator methodolgy and module for piloting

RSB launches Market Acceleration Indicator methodolgy and module for piloting

December 4, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Switzerland, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) has launched the Market Acceleration Indicator (MAI) Methodology and Module for pilot testing. This new framework is designed to support the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing credible recognition of long-term EAC offtake agreements. These agreements will be verified and reflected in the RSB Book & Claim System, allowing SAF buyers and […]

Chinese researchers develop bamboo-based bioplastic that biodegrades in 50 days

Chinese researchers develop bamboo-based bioplastic that biodegrades in 50 days

December 4, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In China, international researchers have developed a method for making bamboo-based plastic which they say is strong enough to be used for industrial purposes but able to biodegrade in soil within 50 days. The researchers say organic-based plastics like these are often unable to handle tough conditions, making them unusable in areas such as infrastructure. […]

European Biomethane Benchmark shows need for more supportive policy

European Biomethane Benchmark shows need for more supportive policy

December 4, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In France, the 8th edition of the European Biomethane Benchmark reveals sustained growth in the biomethane sector, in a context of expanding renewable energies and an evolving regulatory framework. The biomethane sector in Europe continues its strong growth momentum, with more than 1,500 biomethane plants recorded across Europe at the end of 2024. This growth […]

Sun Comprehensive Energy unveiles pantented design for multiple green fuel vessel

Sun Comprehensive Energy unveiles pantented design for multiple green fuel vessel

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In South Korea, APAM Peru reports South Korean company Sun Comprehensive Energy has unveiled its recently patented design for a fueling vessel that can deliver multiple fuels. The bunker vessel can transport LNG, methanol, ammonia and hydrogen from a single ship: fuels that have very different densities and temperatures. Kang Pyeong-ho, chief executive of Sun […]

Construction begins at Ireland’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station

Construction begins at Ireland’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Ireland, SSE’s Tarbert Next Generation Power Station in Co. Kerry has now entered full construction, with foundations and civil works underway following completion of early enabling works at the site. This marks a major milestone in the delivery of the up to €300m project, which will be the first of its kind in Ireland […]

Axegaz and Cargill successfully liquify biomethane in Baltic port

Axegaz and Cargill successfully liquify biomethane in Baltic port

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Lithuania, AXEGAZ T&T and Cargill have successfully liquefied biomethane and transferred the resulting BioLNG from KN Energies’ Terminal in Klaipeda onto one of AVENIR’s small- scale LNG vessel for further distribution as a sustainable bunker fuel in the Baltic region. AXEGAZ T&T coordinated the operation together with its key partners: LNG Terminal KN Energies, […]

Bioleum acquires all patents and IP from RenFuel K2B

Bioleum acquires all patents and IP from RenFuel K2B

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Nevada, Comstock Inc. announced that one of its strategic investees, Bioleum Corporation, acquired substantially all of the patents and other intellectual property assets of RenFuel K2B AB through a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bioleum, including RenFuel’s patented catalytic esterification process to refine Bioleum’s proprietary biointermediates. The purchase price includes an $18.1 million closing payment comprised […]

Shell signs offtake agreement from Egypt’s first commercial-scale SAF plant

Shell signs offtake agreement from Egypt’s first commercial-scale SAF plant

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Egypt, Shell has signed a long-term agreement to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Green Sky Capital. This agreement has contributed to providing commercial certainty for investors to move forward with plans to build Egypt’s first commercial-scale SAF plant. Expected to commence operations by end-2027, when built, this facility could produce up to 145,000 […]

Argus launches world’s first assessed price for UK SAF certificates

Argus launches world’s first assessed price for UK SAF certificates

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In the UK, Argus has launched the world’s first assessed price for UK sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates, expanding its coverage of the northwest European SAF market. The new prices will help market participants optimise their compliance with the UK SAF mandate by enabling them to compare the cost of purchasing SAF certificates, blending physical […]

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies opens world’s first LiquidSolar SNG plant

Greenlyte Carbon Technologies opens world’s first LiquidSolar SNG plant

December 3, 2025 | Meghan Sapp

In Germany, Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is inaugurating the worldwide first LiquidSolar SNG plant in Duisburg, marking a decisive step from development towards industrial production of synthetic fuels (e-fuels). This milestone positions Greenlyte as a technology leader for innovative, competitive new energy carriers and strengthens North Rhine-Westphalia’s role as a leading hub for future industries. LiquidSolar […]

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