In Colorado, Gevo, Inc. says that BeZero Carbon Ltd., a preeminent global carbon rating agency, has upgraded its rating for the Gevo North Dakota (“GND”) facility that has carbon capture and storage to an “A” rating. Gevo is a pioneer in the voluntary carbon markets focused on the production and delivery of carbon dioxide removal […]
In Brazil, the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved the financing in the total estimated amount of R$ 450 million for Biometano Verde Paulínia S.A. (BVP) build a biogas purification plant in biomethane at Ecoparque Orizon VR, in Paulínia (SP). BVP is Onebio’s social reason, a partnership between Edge, the Cosan Group […]
In Hong Kong, Neste and Cathay Group have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for the group’s aviation operations across three major aviation regions: Europe, the United States, and Asia-Pacific. This agreement supports Cathay to scale up its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Leveraging Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at major […]
In Germany, Uniper and thyssenkrupp Uhde have signed a framework agreement that lays the foundation for the construction of commercial ammonia cracking plants. Uniper has secured license packages for the use of thyssenkrupp Uhde’s ammonia cracking technology. The agreement covers up to six large-scale plants with a total capacity of 7,200 metric tons of ammonia […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Carolina Renewable Products has begun work on its first renewable diesel manufacturing facility in Orangeburg County, launching a $280 million clean-energy project that is expected to generate 155 jobs over the next five years. The facility is being developed on a 20-acre site in Orangeburg, South Carolina. It will […]
In the UK, Airport Industry News reported that Salvador Bahia Airport (SSA) has become the first airport in Brazil to supply SAF for commercial operations following the introduction of its regular use in November. The use of SAF at SSA brings VINCI Airports’ total number of sites using the alternative fuel to more than 15. […]
In Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), said they are strengthening their strategic partnership to drive more sustainable aviation. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, both companies will collaborate on sustainability projects, with a particular focus on innovative technologies to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The partnership focuses on a […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that a consortium led by Kansai Electric Power Company (Kansai EPCO) has announced plans to develop a 7.1 MW woody biomass power plant in Tochigi Prefecture, with the project’s environmental benefits to be supplied to Tokyo Metro through a virtual power purchase agreement. The developers said the plant will be […]
In India, ChiniMandi reported that the Indian sugar and bio-energy sector is seeking greater policy certainty on ethanol blending levels beyond the current 20%, showing concern that the absence of a long-term plan is leaving large investments underused. Deepak Ballani, Director-General of the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA), said that clarity on future […]
In China, Xinde Marine News reported that CIMC Enric Holdings Limited together with its subsidiaries announced that China’s first large-scale bio-based green methanol project, developed by the Group, was officially commissioned in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. With an initial annual production capacity of 50,000 tons, the project holds the distinction of being China’s first large-scale bio-based […]
