In Japan, ChemAnalyst reports Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) is exploring opportunities to source biofuel, green ammonia, and green methanol from India to help decarbonize its shipping operations. CEO Jotaro Tamura said the company is evaluating several options, though no agreements have been finalized. The effort aligns with MOL’s “Blue Action 2035” strategy, […]
In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET), which plans to create the world’s leading low carbon process refinery, has completed the Pre-Front End Engineering Design (Pre-FEED) stage for one of the UK’s largest advanced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production hubs. Integrated within the company’s Stanlow refinery’s infrastructure, the planned Stanlow Methanol to Jet (MtJ) project […]
In Thailand, Bangchak Group has launched Thailand’s first commercial production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the country’s first 100% HEFA-SPK SAF Stand Alone production unit at Bangchak Phra Khanong Refinery. The milestone marks an important step in Thailand’s transition toward future energy, supporting Net Zero ambitions while responding to growing demand for sustainable aviation […]
In the Netherlands, I-TRACK Foundation and Global Gas Tracking (GGT) announce the launch of the I-TRACK Product Code for Biogas and Biomethane (I-TRACK(G) Code), a standardized framework enabling the issuance, transfer and redemption of certificates for biogas and biomethane. The new (I-TRACK(G)) certificates will be issued and tracked in registries operated by Instituto Totum and […]
In Bahrain, DHL Express and Dubai-based next generation SAF developer SAF One announced the signing of a landmark offtake agreement, bringing the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in the Middle East into DHL’s global SAF supply network. Under the agreement and as a key customer for the facility, DHL Express will receive long […]
In the Netherlands, Perpetual Next has selected Clarksons – the world’s largest shipping‑services group – as preferred partner for the brokerage of Perpetual Next’s biomethanol in the maritime sector. The collaboration focuses on international offtake and market access through Clarkson’s extensive international network. Perpetual Next developed a unique blueprint for large-scale biomethanol production with proven […]
In Belgium, CBE JU 2026 call for project proposals is now open for submission. A total of €170.7 million across 13 topics will support the development and scale-up of competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe. All stakeholders of the circular bio-based sector are invited to apply by 22 September 2026 at 17:00 CET. The call […]
In Thailand, NatureWorks recently announced the grand opening of its new fully integrated Ingeo™ biopolymer manufacturing facility in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand. The new site brings together lactic acid production derived from locally sourced sugarcane, lactide monomer production, and polymer manufacturing in a single, fully integrated complex. The facility represents a significant milestone for both NatureWorks […]
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that the U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its outlook for fuel ethanol production and consumption in 2026, reflecting stronger expectations for output and blending demand. The agency now expects ethanol production to average 1.1 million barrels per day in 2026, slightly higher than last month’s estimate of 1.09 million […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s sovereign investment agency, BPI Danantara Indonesia, has signaled plans to list its newly established holding company, PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara, on the Indonesia Stock Exchange through an initial public offering (IPO). The company, known as Denera, was established to oversee and manage waste-to-energy (WtE) projects across […]
