In the UK, SeaTrade Maritime News reported that Lloyd’s Register (LR) launched its new Biofuel Advisory service. The report noted that the new service aims to provide end-to-end support for shipping companies adopting biofuels across the supply chain, from production and certification through to delivery and onboard use. James Frew, Director of Lloyd’s Register Advisory, […]
In the UK, Oil & Fats International reported that Argentina’s biodiesel production in 2025 is expected to be the lowest volume on record at 1.2 billion liters, a drop of 7% compared to the previous year, according to a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report. With domestic consumption steady, exports were forecast at a near […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that India is set to join the league of nations producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by the end of this year, according to a senior official from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Jane Hupe, Deputy Director, Environment Branch, Air Transport Bureau at ICAO, said that India is emerging as […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that JFE Engineering, part of JFE Holdings, together with its partners, has put into operation a 112-MW biomass-fired power plant in Japan’s Aichi Prefecture. Leasing company Tokyo Century, Japanese utilities Chubu Electric Power and Toho Gas Co. are the other companies involved in the Tahara Biomass Power Plant, according to […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that an Indonesian renewable energy company, PT Maharaksa Biru Energi (OASA), through its subsidiary PT Indoplas Energy Hijau (IEH), has established a joint venture with Chinese waste management technology provider China Tianying Inc. (CNTY) for waste management project near Jakarta. The new entity, PT Indoplas Tianying Energy, will serve […]
In Malaysia, Sarawak Tribune reported that Sarawak region has shipped 500,000 metric tons of methanol in more than 60 cargoes to international destinations over the past eight months. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak made history earlier this year with its first methanol cargo shipment to China. He said […]
In Iowa, KSCJ News reports Summit Carbon Solutions has asked the Iowa Utilities Commission if it would allow for some changes that could mean starting construction before receiving permission in South Dakota and North Dakota as required by the pipeline construction permit approved last summer. The company has gained permission in North Dakota but not […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an amendment to an existing German renewable energy scheme, originally approved in December 2022. The amendment will increase the budget of the biomass and biogas support scheme by €7.9 billion. The amendment will increase the tender volume, introduce a dedicated quota for biomass […]
In Illinois, Weil-McLain® announced that its Ultra® Oil, WGO, WTGO and SGO residential oil boilers are now certified for use with biofuel blends up to 100% (B100). This achievement has been made possible through collaboration with industry leaders R.W. Beckett and Carlin Combustion, as Weil-McLain validates the adaptability of their burners to the elevated blend […]
In Singapore, the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) released its Project LOTUS (Long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations) report. Launched in partnership with NYK Line on May 9, 2024, the six-month trial onboard a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) assessed the impact of continuous use of a B24 blend, […]
