Category: Fuels

Kazakhstan eyes to expand waste-to-energy cooperation with Hunan Junxin

Kazakhstan eyes to expand waste-to-energy cooperation with Hunan Junxin

August 23, 2026 |

In Azerbaijan, Trend reported that Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in waste management with Dai Daoguo, Chairman of Hunan Junxin Environmental Protection. The meeting focused on the implementation of a project to construct a waste-to-energy plant in Almaty, according to the report. Under an investment agreement previously signed between Kazakhstan’s […]

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Catalyxx to build first commercial-scale bio-based chemicals plant in Portugal

Catalyxx to build first commercial-scale bio-based chemicals plant in Portugal

August 23, 2026 |

In Germany, European Coatings reported that Catalyxx has announced that its first commercial-scale plant, Catalyxx Ibérica, will be built in Sines, Portugal.  The facility is designed to produce butanol, hexanol and octanol from bioethanol. The company cites the site’s industrial infrastructure, deep-water port, logistics connectivity and access to renewable energy as the primary reasons for […]

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Finland’s first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production plant inaugurated in Nurmo

Finland’s first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production plant inaugurated in Nurmo

August 23, 2026 |

In Finland, Atria said that the Suomen Lantakaasu’s biogas plant was inaugurated in Nurmo. The plant is Finland’s first industrial-scale production facility for liquefied biogas and one of the most significant industrial investments supporting the green transition in South Ostrobothnia in recent years.  The biogas plant has been developed by Nurmon Bioenergia Oy, which is […]

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Syzygy Plasmonics and IFC to scale SAF across Latin America

Syzygy Plasmonics and IFC to scale SAF across Latin America

August 23, 2026 |

In the UK, Carbon Herald reported that photocatalytic technology firm Syzygy Plasmonics has signed a framework agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private-sector arm of the World Bank Group, to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects across Latin America. Under the arrangement, the IFC will provide technical and commercial advisory […]

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Shanghai carries out record 8,000-ton green methanol operation for ships

Shanghai carries out record 8,000-ton green methanol operation for ships

August 23, 2026 |

In Argentina, Data Portuaria reported that Shanghai Electric Group loaded 8,000 tons of green methanol at Yangshan Port, setting a new world record. Since April 2024, the Port of Shanghai has supplied a cumulative 36,000 tons. Green methanol, produced from biomass and renewable energy, is key to reducing carbon emissions in maritime transport.  Shanghai Electric […]

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Europe waste to energy market set to nearly triple to $67.8 billion by 2033, research finds

Europe waste to energy market set to nearly triple to $67.8 billion by 2033, research finds

August 23, 2026 |

In India, Epignosis Insights reported that the Europe waste to energy market, valued at $23.6 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $67.8 billion by 2033, driven by tightening EU environmental policy, rising landfill costs, and growing demand for combined electricity and heat recovery. According to the report, waste processed across the region’s energy recovery […]

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Germany is increasing its use of vegetable oil for biofuel production

Germany is increasing its use of vegetable oil for biofuel production

August 23, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that the consumption of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as a biofuel in Germany has risen sharply following changes to greenhouse gas emission reduction requirements.  The main driver was an increase in the mandatory CO2 emission reduction quota from 10.6% to 12% from January. Germany also abolished double counting for certain waste-based […]

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Nestlé UK achieves 47% of biomass boiler energy at Tutbury from used coffee beans

Nestlé UK achieves 47% of biomass boiler energy at Tutbury from used coffee beans

August 20, 2026 |

In the UK, Nestlé UK has significantly improved the efficiency of its coffee production by transforming a by‑product of Nescafé manufacturing into a clean source of energy, helping to reduce waste and lower operating costs at its factory. Since 2015, Nestlé UK has recycled coffee beans during coffee production – and using them as a […]

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DS Dansuk launches new company to speed up SAF facility

DS Dansuk launches new company to speed up SAF facility

August 20, 2026 |

In South Korea, DS Dansuk will establish a new corporation, DS Orbion, and speed up the construction of the SAF plant, which is a key task in the 2030 vision. 2020 days said. DSOrbion is a subsidiary of DS Dansuk and, is dedicated to the “Net-Zero Complex Project”, which is being promoted by Gunsan National […]

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European Energy and Mitsui sign renewable e-methanol offtake deal with OMV

European Energy and Mitsui sign renewable e-methanol offtake deal with OMV

August 20, 2026 |

In Denmark, European Energy and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have signed, through their joint venture Solar Park Kassø (SPK), a multi-year offtake agreement with OMV for renewable e-methanol produced at the Kassø e-methanol facility in Aabenraa, Denmark. The agreement adds one of Europe’s major integrated energy, fuels and chemicals companies to the growing group of […]

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