In Washington, the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) announced commitments from members to purchase sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) associated with Infinium Energy’s Project Atlas, an eSAF facility expected to produce approximately 100,000 metric tons of SAF annually, providing the long-term structured contracts that are catalytic to securing project financing. The groundbreaking results of SABA’s […]
In New York state, Generate Capital announced the 100% sale of Generate Upcycle through two separate transactions in North America and the UK. Pinta Energy, a UK-based renewable energy platform and part of the ABIO Group of companies, a leading pan-European biogas platform backed by Asterion Industrial Partners, has acquired Upcycle’s seven UK facilities. Vanguard […]
In Illinois, Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) has selected Waga Energy to build and operate a biomethane production unit at the Eco-Hill Landfill in Atkinson, Illinois. This project will transform landfill gas into a renewable, local energy source that can be directly injected into the gas grid. Under a long-term agreement, Waga Energy will finance, build, […]
In Belgium, Oil Price reports a leaked European Commission working document for the forthcoming RED IV revision reportedly considers replacing binding national renewable-hydrogen consumption mandates with an EU-wide, indicative target of 8 million tons annually for industry and refineries. Under the current RED III framework, renewable hydrogen and RFNBO requirements include binding national targets, including […]
In France, Haffner Energy launched SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas. With feedstock available at less than 20% of the cost of the oils used in HEFA/HVO pathways, together with […]
In Germany, government efforts to reduce exposure to oil supply disruptions by rapidly expanding biofuel use risk shifting pressure onto forests and food markets, according to new research from Chatham House conducted in partnership with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). Expanded biofuel mandates and targets could create 36 million hectares of additional cropland pressure by […]
In Indonesia, the IDN Times reports PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) affirmed its commitment to support the smooth distribution of biodiesel to all regions of Indonesia through safe, reliable, and integrated maritime services. PTK said that integrated marine operations are key in maintaining energy supply between islands while supporting the growth of the national biodiesel […]
In Belgium, the European Commission recently approved grants worth €125.81 million to finance works actions on three Cross-Border Renewable Energy (CB RES) projects. Two of the awards relate to German-Polish district heating projects and the third is to support coordination of a cross-border onshore wind park near the Latvia–Lithuania border. Funded through the EU budget’s Connecting Europe […]
In the Netherlands, the Financial Times reports marine biodiesel prices in Rotterdam have fallen sharply as suppliers seek to meet European emissions-reduction requirements. The price reportedly reached a record low of about $985 per metric ton, down from roughly $1,388 in July, before recovering to around $1,240. At the same time, marine gasoil climbed to […]
In North Carolina, Montauk Renewables, Inc celebrated the official opening of the company’s Turkey, NC facility. The project represents a $200 million capital investment and commitment to rural North Carolina. “As of the end of August, we have entered into long-term agreements with over 80 separate farming locations, providing us access to more than 415,000 […]
