In Nebraska, Vision RNG LLC has signed a 20-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement with L.P. Gill, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. The Jackson, Nebraska project will initially convert 1,200 cubic feet per minute of landfill gas into 310,000 MMBtu of RNG annually, with production expected to grow over the life of the […]
In Belgium, DHL Express and Shell signed a deal to drive sustainable air freight at Brussels Airport. The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. The SAF used is certified according to ISCC’s voluntary certification system “ISCC Plus” and is expected to reduce GHG by 80 […]
In India, Tata Steel has successfully pioneered the usage of biochar (biomass-based charcoal) in its Jamshedpur plant. This move strongly reinforces the Company’s commitment to sustainability, nudging the steel maker closer to its Net Zero target of 2045. Beginning as a trial in January 2023, the Company has replaced approximately 30,000 tons of fossil fuel […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell slightly to 1.11 million barrels per day but the four-week average remains a record high of 1.1 million bpd. As a result, stocks are finally building back up, reaching a seven-week high last week of 22.563 million barrels, more than half […]
In Germany, BASF signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Shenergy Group through its subsidiaries Shanghai Gas Co., Ltd and Shanghai Shenji Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. This strategic partnership aims to foster long-term collaboration among the three parties in the commercialization and international certification of biomethane, promoting the development of sustainable solutions and accelerating circular economy. […]
In the Netherlands, Stellantis announced that its entire range of cars and light-duty commercial vehicles is fully compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel fuel, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional diesel. This green Diesel is also validated for use in many existing Stellantis vehicles with Euro 5 and Euro 6 engines marked with “XTL” on […]
In Norway, Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced the launch of BAF2.0, a re-engineered bunker adjustment factor aimed at simplifying fuel cost management as the shipping industry transitions to net-zero emissions by 2040. Beginning January 1, 2025, BAF2.0 will apply to all new ocean business, integrating alternative fuels such as bio-LNG, methanol, and ammonia into a single pricing […]
In Denmark, global efforts to decarbonize shipping saw a 40% rise in green corridor initiatives in 2023, bringing the total to 62, but progress risks stalling due to the high costs of transitioning to zero-emission fuels, according to the Annual Progress Report on Green Shipping Corridors 2024, published on November 19 by the Global Maritime […]
In Canada, Abraxas Power Corp. and EDF Group announced a CAD$12 billion partnership to develop the Exploits Valley Renewable Energy Corporation project in Central Newfoundland generating 200,000 tons of green hydrogen and 1,000,000 tons of green ammonia annually from 3+ gigawatts of onshore wind power. Located on a repurposed forestry site, the project will integrate […]
In Greece, Safety4Sea reports the International Organization for Standardization released a comprehensive framework to standardize the use of methanol as a marine fuel, addressing safety, quality, and sustainability in response to the maritime industry’s push for low-emission alternatives. Developed with input from ship owners, operators, classification societies, and technical bodies, the document defines methanol grades […]
