In Indonesia, the Indonesian Business Post reports that for the country to reach its B50 ambitions in 2026, it will need 2.3 million metric tons of ethanol compared to just the 300,000 tons that is produced domestically. To try to reduce the level of imports required and boost the domestic production, the government is looking […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that the minister of mines and energy believes that by boosting ethanol blending with gasoline to 30% would make the country self-sufficient in gasoline for the first time since 2010. The ministry has been undergoing tests to see how E30 would behave in gasoline engines compared to the 27% currently blended, […]
In China, Sungrow Hydrogen has secured the largest share of the $680 million hydrogen production equipment contract for China Coal Ordos Energy Chemical’s “100,000-ton Liquid Sunshine” Demonstration Project, a national green hydrogen flagship initiative. The company will deliver 16 alkaline electrolyzers (1,200 Nm³/h each) and integrated gas-liquid separation and purification systems, reinforcing its leadership in large-scale industrial green hydrogen […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced that construction has commenced on the compression infrastructure for its carbon capture and storage initiative in Nebraska, an important step in the company’s ongoing transformation to produce low-carbon, high value biofuels and ingredients. The compression equipment will enable the permanent sequestration of approximately 800,000 tons of biogenic carbon dioxide […]
In the UK, ScotRail has begun an innovative trial using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative to diesel fuel in one of its Class 156 trains. The trial, which began on February 19 and will run for 12 weeks at ScotRail’s Corkerhill Depot, is being delivered in partnership with Angel Trains and Crown Oil. […]
In Singapore, MarineLink reports data from Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) showed sales of alternative marine fuels rose in February despite an overall drop of fuel sales to a 20-month low and 14% fewer bunkering calls. On the back of the first ever B100 delivery at the port, marine biofuel sales rose 110,900 […]
In Spain, El Economista reports Naturgy has stepped on the accelerator to meet the objectives of its new 2025-2027 strategic plan. The company has signed an agreement with Bioeco Energías to join its major project to develop biomethane plants in Spain. According to sources consulted by elEconomista.es, both companies have agreed to develop new facilities […]
In Ireland, Neste Corporation issued a EUR 700 million green bond with 5-year maturity under its EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) program updated on September 12, 2024 and supplemented by the supplement dated March 10, 2025, and will pay a fixed coupon of 3.750 per cent. Neste Corporation will apply for the listing of the […]
In Germany, all industries relying on high-performance thermoplastics, BASF is now offering the world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU). Ultrason E 2010 BMB contributes to substituting fossil resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing the use of renewable feedstock. This unique PESU enables customers in industries as diverse as household and catering, automotive, electrics and electronics […]
In Morocco, Morocco World News reported that Doha – Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch chaired a steering committee meeting in Rabat, where five major investors were selected to develop six projects valued at $31.9 billion across the country’s three southern regions. The selected companies include the ORNX consortium, comprising American firm Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and […]
