In Brazil, BNamericas reported that Investments in ethanol production in Brazil are expected to reach approximately $6.7 billion between now and end-2034, increasing installed capacity by over 10 billion liters, according to federal energy research company EPE. During the 10-year period, total ethanol capacity is forecast to jump to 68.2 billion liters. EPE’s 10-year […]
In Texas, Syzygy Plasmonics said it has successfully completed performance testing of the world’s largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming demonstration unit in Houston. After over 3000 hours of rigorous trials in Houston and Ulsan, South Korea with its Rigel Reactor, the unit demonstrates a critical breakthrough in low-cost, high-yield sustainable aviation fuel production. Syzygy’s novel approach […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that China Energy informed that the first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation. The offshore platform for the production of clean fuels for ocean-going ships is a joint project […]
In the UK, a first-of-its kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in Manchester. The water company for the North West has joined forces with leading Cambridge-based climate tech firm Levidian to demonstrate the opportunity for biogas produced from wastewater […]
In the Netherlands, FincoEnergies launched its FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy used on board ships trading in the EU. Compliance can be complex and costly for […]
In Latvia, GasWorld reports the country is set to open its first biomethane injection point into the national gas network this summer. This will allow producers to supply to the grid via truck even if they don’t have a direct access point. The project, which is funded by the European Union, is expected to be […]
In Brazil, AgWeb reports Farmdoc daily data shows that Brazil’s bet on corn-based ethanol has reshaped global corn trade flows. Ethanol consumption from corn has blown up to 722 million bu. in 2024-25, 15% of domestic production, from just 16 million bu. in 2015-16, thanks to the 25 corn ethanol plants in operation. Another 15 […]
In Germany, biodiesel consumption for blending purposes has declined steadily since July 2024. In the second half-year, usage fell to an alltime low. In December 2024, biodiesel use for blending to meet greenhouse gas reduction targets dropped to a historic low of 90,800 metric tons. This compares to approximately 107,000 tons in November. According to […]
In Colorado, Gevo, Inc. and Future Energy Global (FEG) have signed a pioneering offtake agreement for carbon abatement attributes, to enable airlines and other companies to reduce their CO2 emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Under the multi-year agreement, FEG will acquire from Gevo the Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions credits from 10 million […]
In Belgium, in the riverbed of the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE-JU), RootLinks is creating the conditions for primary producers in agriculture, forestry and aquaculture and fisheries to be more integrated in the value chains. This aim is to generate new sources of income and creating value in rural areas. Primary producers are pivotal […]
