In Japan, Kanematsu Corporation has begun supplying FAME-blended biofuel for international ocean-going vessels together with Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Kanematsu Yuso Co., Ltd., a Kanematsu group company. The three companies aim to decarbonize the shipping industry through the Initiative, with the FAME-blended biofuel expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% compared to […]
In Ukraine, a new analyzes global trends in bioethanol production and considers the potential of Ukraine with a focus on regional features, using the YC.Market analytical tool from YouControl to assess the raw material base. The functionality of YC.Market allowed to determine the TOP-10 cities of Ukraine by the number of agricultural companies – potential […]
In Norway, as the shipping industry explores multiple decarbonization pathways, methanol is gaining attention as a practical and scalable alternative fuel for deep-sea shipping. This is supported by over 450 methanol-capable vessels in operation and on order and technical solutions now available for all major ship types. DNV’s latest white paper, “Methanol fuel in shipping,” […]
In France, AFYREN announced the successful completion of a share capital increase of €23 million subscribed by Kemin Industries, a global specialty ingredients and biotechnology leader, and strategic shareholder Bpifrance, via its Large Venture fund. · €20 million invested by industry leader Kemin Industries · €3 million invested by strategic shareholder Bpifrance, via its Large […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that the European Commission has approved 100 cross-border hydrogen and electrolyzer projects as part of a major package of 235 energy infrastructure developments awarded Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) status under the updated TEN-E Regulation. The selected projects, which span electricity, CO2 […]
In the UK, BBC reported that BP has pulled out of building a hydrogen plant on Teesside following a row over whether the site would be better suited to housing a data center instead. A government decision on whether the plant at Teesworks in Redcar could be built had been due this week. But the […]
In California, DevvStream, a carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, and Southern Energy Renewables, a U.S.-based producer of low-cost fuels made from biomass, announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine under a new U.S.-domiciled, Nasdaq-listed company. The new company plans to help aviation and maritime operators meet tightening global mandates from […]
In Finland, UPM welcomed the European Union’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, as a decisive move to elevate the bioeconomy as a driver of growth, innovation, and climate neutrality. The strategy reinforces the bioeconomy’s central role in revitalizing European industries and boosting competitiveness through renewable and circular solutions, the company said. UPM added that the strategy is […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam News reported that HCM City is accelerating the development of waste-to-energy facilities as part of its shift toward treating waste as a valuable resource. The report noted that Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Trần Lưu Quang has led an inspection of waste treatment projects at the Tây Bắc (Northwest) Waste Treatment […]
In the UK, World Bio Market Insight reported that Pegasus Materials announced the launch of its first two bio-based materials and expanded its Seed funding round. The new investment from venture studio Ferment and existing investors LIOF and Fibrant BV will help the company move from pilot projects to large-scale production. Pegasus focuses on developing […]
