In Brazil, Reuters reports researchers at Brazil’s Mauá Institute of Technology will begin testing higher biodiesel blends in diesel starting in May, focusing on B15 and B20 fuels. Brazil already mandates 15% biodiesel in diesel and 30% ethanol in gasoline, reflecting its strong biofuels sector based on soy and sugarcane. The initiative comes amid global […]
In Jordan, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan’s Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and its National Electric Power Company (NEPCO) to support the country’s green transition. The MoU establishes a strategic framework for cooperation that is focused […]
In South Africa, Sasol has achieved ISCC+ certification for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel through used cooking oil and vegetable oil co‑processing at Natref, as well as certified sustainable chemicals production at Secunda Operations. The certification strengthens Sasol’s readiness to supply certified fuels and chemicals into domestic, premium and export markets, […]
In North Carolina, BASF and Nutrien Ltd.® announced a strategic collaboration designed to help farmers gain more value from sustainable farming practices already in use. Under this collaboration, Nutrien agronomists will work directly with growers to optimize yield potential using practical, on-farm sustainability practices. BASF digital tools – xarvio® FIELD MANAGER and xarvio BIOENERGY – […]
In Malaysia, The Edge Malaysia reports Gas Malaysia and Wasco Greenergy signed an MOU to study biomass-fired steam systems for industrial use in Peninsular Malaysia. The partnership will evaluate on-site, centralized, and hybrid biomass–natural gas solutions to improve cost efficiency and support lower-carbon energy adoption. The study will assess demand, locations, feedstock supply, and scalable […]
In the Netherlands, Gas World reports Shell has put its partially built blue hydrogen and biofuels project in Rotterdam up for sale after deciding not to resume construction in 2025. The facility, launched in 2021, was designed to produce sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel, and blue hydrogen, but was halted due to weak competitiveness after […]
In Vietnam, Viet News Agency reports that after a long shutdown, Vietnam’s Dung Quat bio-ethanol plant resumed operations in early 2026 and produced its first batch of E100 ethanol. Operated by BSR-BF, the restart followed maintenance and repairs completed through a partnership signed in 2025. The plant has reached about 75% capacity and aims to […]
In Minnesota, Restaurant Technologies, Inc. delivered almost 720 million pounds of fresh cooking oil and exceeded its own record by recycling over 393 million pounds of used cooking oil in 2025. With the support of renewable energy partners, such as Phillips 66, the company converted nearly 100% of its UCO into renewable diesel or biodiesel […]
In Germany, Stadtwerke Dessau (municipalities of Dessau) have signed a long-term heat offtake agreement with climate-tech company Novocarbo and its parent company Hevella Carbon. As part of this collaboration, Novocarbo plans to develop the Carbon Removal Park Dessau. The agreement covers an annual supply of up to 13.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of heat, ensuring the […]
In Ireland, Stream BioEnergy Ltd is constructing an €80m biomethane plant in Little Island, Cork. When operational in 2027, the facility will process 90,000 tons of domestic and commercial food and garden waste per year. It will reduce GHG emissions by 40,000 tCO2e/annum, while delivering more than 80GWh of renewable biomethane annually to the Irish […]
