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, […]
In Australia, EcoPHA is exploring initial investments of up to A$100 million to develop Pongamia plantations in Queensland and the Northern Territory, and estimates the project could grow into a A$1 billion contribution to the national economy, with alignment to a forecast A$36 billion low-carbon fuels industry by 2050. Locating the project in Queensland also […]
In the UK, Altalto (Immingham) Limited, owned by Velocys, has been awarded funding from the UK Department for Transport’s Advanced Fuels Fund to complete Basic Engineering Design for its flagship waste-to-SAF facility. The grant enables Altalto to integrate NX Circular™ gasification and NX CPO™ technology from NEXTCHEM with Velocys’ proven MicroFTL™ technology, strengthening its position […]
In Canada, the Town of Esterhazy, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative announced the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Esterhazy, Saskatchewan. The BDO Zone is rated for 31,700 bone dry tons per year of flax straw and extends within a 150-km driving distance from Esterhazy, SK. The rating was supported […]
