In Texas, Inspenet reported that Portuguese company Galp has announced that its HVO@Galp project, aimed at the production of advanced biofuels, will be operational in 2026. Located at the Sines refinery, the complex will produce renewable diesel (HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel, according to the report. The new biofuel plant will use used cooking oils, […]
In India. BioEnergy Times reported that Nova Sustainable Fuels has received environmental assessment approval for the first phase of its plan to develop a renewable energy park in Goldboro, in Guysborough County, where it aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel. The project will use waste biomass from Nova Scotia’s forestry and forest-based industries to produce […]
In the UK, Safety4Sea reported that Vinssen has launched Hydro Zenith, Korea’s first hydrogen fuel cell–powered ship developed in compliance with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries’ Interim Standards. Hydro Zenith is designed and built fully in line with national ship safety regulations and is equipped with two 100 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems and […]
In China, Xinhua reported that a Chinese-funded waste-to-energy plant, which generates electricity from solid waste recycling, was launched in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov said the factory would help solve waste processing issues while generating electricity and creating jobs. He added that the project would significantly improve the environmental conditions in […]
In Malaysia, The Edge reported that Sabah is tapping microalgae to support the state’s green energy goals under the Sabah Energy Roadmap and Master Plan 2040, which aims to achieve over 50% renewable energy capacity by 2035 and 80% by 2050. In July, the Sabah Agro-Industrial Precinct (SAIP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with […]
In Norway, the Norwegian Maritime Authority announced on Dec. 22 that it has now been decided that the FuelEU Regulation will not enter into force in Norway from January 1, 2026. Efforts were made to allow for the Regulation to apply in Norway from that date, however, it has not been possible to obtain the […]
In the UK, the Guardian newspaper reports that Department for Transport data shows that sustainable aviation fuel only accounted for 1.6% of jetfuel consumption for most of 2025, well below the 2% mandate set for its first year. Only about 35 million gallons of SAF was used between January and early October, most of which […]
In Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on the proposal to blend ethanol with locally produced petrol by refineries. The Chairman, OGRA, made a presentation on the proposal. After detailed deliberations, the committee recommended that, as ethanol prices are currently higher than petrol prices, a policy of voluntary blending […]
In Switzerland, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Swiss cleantech company Synhelion have signed a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). From 2027, SWISS will purchase at least 200 tons of solar jet fuel from Synhelion annually, pioneering the use of this innovative fuel in civil aviation. The agreement marks an important milestone […]
In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd provided marine biofuels to the SERENITY HIGHWAY, a dedicated automobile carrier operated by NYK, at the Port of Nagoya on October 30. This is MHI’s first supply of biofuels to MOL’s operated ships in the Chukyo area. By using the B24 it is expected to have a CO2 reduction […]
