In France, EQT Transition Infrastructure strategy has entered into exclusive negotiations for the proposed acquisition of 54.1% of the share capital, representing 65.9% of the voting rights on a fully diluted basis of Waga Energy SA from Mathieu Lefebvre, Guénaël Prince, Nicolas Paget and Holweb SAS 2 (the “Founders”) and historical shareholders Starquest Capital, Tertium, […]
In Mexico, the U.S. Grains Council and the Secretariat of Energy Development of the State of Tamaulipas signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a cooperative framework to promote ethanol vehicle programs to decarbonize public transportation, enhance renewable energy options and support U.S. ethanol exports. The Secretariat of Energy Development of the State of Tamaulipas’ […]
In the UAE, the Times of India newspaper reports that hypermarket giant Lulu has, together with Neutral Fuels, begun running its domestic fleet on biodiesel produced from used cooking oil collected at its stores. Lulu has an extensive network of in-store kitchens, restaurants, food courts, and catering partners from which it sources its UCO for […]
In Hong Kong, the South China Morning Post reports the Business Environment Council says the European Union’s high tariff trade barriers on imports of biodiesel from China actually provides a key opportunity for the island to boost its consumption of renewable fuels. More than 90% of the island’s biodiesel production is currently exported but since […]
In India, India Chemical News reported that Tosoh Corporation has developed chlorosulfonated polyethylene from bio-based raw material and has established the technology for its mass production. The report noted that this is the world’s first development of chlorosulfonated polyethylene using bio-based raw materials. TOSO-CSM is widely used in industrial goods, adhesives, rubberized fabrics, handrails, and […]
In Greece, Safety4sea reported that AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and […]
In New York, ESG News reported that Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Société Des Energies Nouvelles (SODEN) have signed a $3 million agreement to co-develop the world’s first industrial-scale, grid-connected cocoa waste-to-energy power plant, located in Divo, Côte d’Ivoire. Once operational, the 76 MW Divo Biomass Project will convert 600,000 tonnes of agricultural waste per […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French food retailer Carrefour has agreed to procure almost 700 GWh of renewable power for its stores under a long-term offtake deal with domestic utility Suez, The power purchase agreement (PPA) is for electricity generated by Suez’s waste-to-energy plants in France using municipal, industrial and household waste. The contract […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Bolivia is taking decisive steps toward a sustainable energy future by prioritizing the production of green hydrogen. The country’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy has launched pilot projects in the departments of Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. These initiatives are integral to the country’s strategy to diversify […]
In North Carolina, Johnson Matthey said that, together with Honeywell, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. By collaborating, the companies plan to introduce a new joint technology offering […]
