Category: Fuels

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman introduce paper-based food packaging solution with compostable biobased coating

November 10, 2024 |

In Finland, UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have co-created a novel biopolymer coated paper packaging solution, designed for food applications requiring grease and oxygen barriers.  The solution integrates Eastman’s biobased and compostable Solus performance additives with BioPBSTM polymer to form a thin coating onto UPM’s compostable and recyclable barrier base papers. The solution is designed […]

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Veolia inks deal for WTE plant in France

Veolia inks deal for WTE plant in France

November 10, 2024 |

In India, Veolia  and SYTTOM 19 announced a strategic partnership for the next 25 years for a public service delegation involving the construction and management of a new Waste-to-Energy plant in Saint-Pantaléon-de-Larche, near Brive-la-Gaillarde, France.  Veolia noted that this high-performance waste-to-energy plant will be a model of environmental and technological integration. With a treatment capacity […]

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Indian Oil, TTD inks deal to build biogas plant in India

Indian Oil, TTD inks deal to build biogas plant in India

November 10, 2024 |

In India The Hindu reported that Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) have come together to establish a biogas plant at Tirumala, with a capacity to handle 40 tons per day to ensure sustainable energy generation as well as efficient waste management. The plant is required to primarily produce biogas intended […]

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Mercantile & Maritime Group to launch $600mln biofuels plant in the UAE

Mercantile & Maritime Group to launch $600mln biofuels plant in the UAE

November 10, 2024 |

In the United Arab Emirates, Zawya reported that Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specializing in the physical trading of oil and gas has announced the expansion of its fully owned and operated facility, MENA Terminals in Fujairah, to launch a pioneering biofuel processing plant valued at $600 million. The […]

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GoodFuels delivers B30 biofuel blend to Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Netherlands

GoodFuels delivers B30 biofuel blend to Norwegian Cruise Line ship in the Netherlands

November 10, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the next step in its decarbonization journey with the adoption of biofuel. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship Norwegian Dawn recently received a B30 sustainable biofuel blend from the Dutch provider GoodFuels while docked at the IJmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands, according to the […]

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South African port authority launches RFI to pilot greaner fuels for tugboats

South African port authority launches RFI to pilot greaner fuels for tugboats

November 7, 2024 |

In South Africa, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated tugboat fleet. The project aligns with Transnet’s commitment to bolster South Africa’s just transition journey to a low carbon-economy focused on cleaner, renewable and green […]

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OMV Petrom and TAROM agreed an SAF offtake contract beginning in January

OMV Petrom and TAROM agreed an SAF offtake contract beginning in January

November 7, 2024 |

In Romania, OMV Petrom and TAROM, Romania’s national airline, announced the signing of a contract for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for Romanian aviation. Starting January 1, 2025, OMV Petrom will supply TAROM with SAF at four airports in Romania, in compliance with the requirements of the RefuelEU Aviation Regulation: Henri […]

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Nestle decarbonizing national ice hockey league with renewable diesel

Nestle decarbonizing national ice hockey league with renewable diesel

November 7, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste and Finland’s national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland. With the switch from fossil diesel to Neste MY Renewable Diesel, Liiga targets to reduce a substantial part […]

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Wärtsilä Gas to supply biogas upgrading and other tech to Gasum’s bioLNG plant

Wärtsilä Gas to supply biogas upgrading and other tech to Gasum’s bioLNG plant

November 7, 2024 |

In Sweden, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for their new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in Q4 2024. When operational, the Wärtsilä offering will be capable of […]

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Florida man pleads guilty to fraudulent biodiesel tax credit scam

Florida man pleads guilty to fraudulent biodiesel tax credit scam

November 7, 2024 |

In Florida, a Florida man pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that generated over $7 million in fraudulent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewable fuels credits and sought over $6 million in fraudulent tax credits connected to the purported production of biodiesel. According to court documents, Royce Gillham was the general manager of a […]

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