In Ireland, following the launch of Greengate Biogas in June 2024 and its mission to produce nearly 1.8 TWh of biomethane annually in Ireland, Greengate Biogas now invites for the community consultation of its first biomethane plant located in Powerstown, County Carlow. The plant will contribute to Ireland’s green energy transition, improving energy security and […]
In Singapore, EcoCeres Inc., Mitsui & Co. Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd., KPI OceanConnect, and Global Energy have jointly conducted the sustainable supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil with the delivery of 400 metrics tons to a renowned cruise line in Singapore. This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone in promoting eco-friendly solutions for maritime operations. […]
In Norway, NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western, Central and Northern Norway and Rotterdam. The container feeder vessel is the first of two MPCC-owned ships, […]
In China, HMM Green, a new 9,000 TEU methanol-powered container ship operated by South Korea’s Hyundai Merchant Marine, is set to complete its first ship-to-ship bunkering of bio-methanol at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port. This milestone operation will be facilitated by the Haigang Zhiyuan, China’s first methanol bunkering ship and the world’s largest of its kind. Tailored […]
In Canada, Cielo Waste Solutions says that in light of changes in market conditions, it intends to relocate its first planned commercial waste to fuel facility for the processing of scrap railway ties from Carseland, Alberta to British Columbia, and a transition in fuel to be produced from Renewable Diesel to Green Hydrogen. This shift […]
In Illinois, ADM and Mitsubishi Corporation announced that both companies have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to form a strategic alliance to explore potential areas of future collaboration across the agriculture value chain. In recent years, the importance of secure and resilient food and agriculture supply chains has come into sharper focus, driven both […]
In Saudi Arabia, Aramco has launched the Kingdom’s first CO2 Direct Air Capture (DAC) test unit, capable of removing 12 tons of carbon dioxide per year from the atmosphere. The pilot plant, developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy, represents a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand on its DAC capabilities. Aramco intends to […]
In Sweden, VARO Energy reached agreement to acquire Preem Holding AB and Preem AB through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings AB (“CPH”), in an all-cash transaction. Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to be completed in […]
In New York state, New York’s Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has awarded its first tender to buy renewable diesel for its ferries. The tender is part of a plan announced in October 2024 to transition the Staten Island Ferry and other vessels to renewable diesel. DCAS is basing its tender — for barge […]
In Belgium, ISCC is aware of the recent discussions by the EU Committee on Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids, and Biomass Fuels concerning future recognition of ISCC EU certification of waste-based biofuels. According to its current information, the European Commission is considering suspending the recognition of ISCC EU for waste-based biofuels for 2.5 years. This action is said to […]
