In Finland, the first tranche of Finnish biorefinery Fintoil’s EUR 105 million financing round, announced by Taaleri on 7 July 2026, has been completed following the receipt of the required regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of the other conditions precedent to closing. In the first tranche of the financing round, Taaleri has invested EUR 25 […]
In the Netherlands, Perpetual Next has appointed Kreston ME Consulting (KMEC) to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study into the development of a bio-methanol production facility and regional commercial platform in the United Arab Emirates. The appointment represents an important next step in Perpetual Next’s assessment of the UAE as a potential location for the deployment […]
In Texas, KBR announced has been awarded a contract by KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (KMG-Aero), a subsidiary of NC KazMunayGas JSC, and KazFoodProducts (KFP) for Kazakhstan’s first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production plant. Under the terms of the contract, KBR will license the proprietary PureSAF® technology, invented and developed by Swedish Biofuels AB, and provide proprietary engineering […]
In Japan, Rhinoflux Inc., a Kyoto University spinout developing Hydro Chemical Looping (HCL) technology for distributed biomass power generation and CO2 capture, has launched a proof-of-concept trial with Swing Corporation, a leading Japanese water treatment company. The trial will test power generation and high-purity CO2 capture from sewage sludge produced at sewage treatment facilities in […]
In China, China Daily reported that the second phase of Shanghai Electric’s Taonan Green Hydrogen Coupled Biomass Green Methanol and Fuel Integrated Project officially commenced constructionin Taonan in Northeast China’s Jilin province. It will achieve an annual production capacity of 200,000 metric tons of green methanol and 10,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel as the […]
In Japan, Mitsui & Co. and European Energy are working to expand the customer base and applications for the world’s first e-methanol. The e-methanol is produced at a plant that was established by Solar Park Kasso ApS, a subsidiary of a joint venture between Mitsui and EE, and is located in Kassø, Aabenraa Municipality, in […]
In Australia, Australian Aviation reported that the Department of Defense is rolling out sustainable aviation fuel and other low-carbon liquid fuels (LCLFs) across its operations to “strengthen fuel resilience”. The initiative, which aligns with the 2026 National Defense Strategy to “enhance energy security and operational readiness”, has seen all ADF aviation and land assets certified […]
In Poland CEEnergy News reported that State-owned Polish utility company, Enea, will invest $82.6 billion to construct a biomass warehouse and logistics infrastructure at the Polaniec Power Plant. The Połaniec Power Plant is one of Poland’s largest thermal power stations, featuring a total installed capacity of 1,882 megawatts. Originally constructed as a coal-fired facility, it […]
In Indonesia, Danantara reported that Danantara Indonesia, through PT Danantara Investment Management (DIM) and PT Daya Energi Bersih Nusantara (Denera), held the inauguration of construction project for the waste-to-electricity management facility of the City of Bekasi, on West Java. The inauguration of the construction of this second PSEL facility forms part of Danantara Indonesia’s efforts […]
In North Carolina, North Carolina State University researchers will help advance biobased manufacturing and rural economic development in the Southeast as part of a regional research initiative backed by up to $160 million from the National Science Foundation. The initiative, known as the BRIDGES Engine, will develop miscanthus and switchgrass for use in biobased products […]
