In Indonesia, AP News reported that the South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to deforestation. “While not without caveats, (the) decision by the South Korean government demonstrates that large-scale biomass power has no place in a renewable energy future,” Hansae Song, program lead […]
In Germany, The Business Research Company reported that the global advanced biofuels market is expected to reach a value of $164.68 billion in 2025, up from $116.85 billion last year. The research firm noted that the market is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 40.9% during the period. “Growth factors such as production facilities […]
In Norway, Boeing said it has become a key project development partner of Norsk e-Fuel, supporting one of Europe’s first industrial scale Power-to-Liquids (PtL) facilities. Boeing noted that this investment will accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics and globally. Norsk e-Fuel will produce jet fuel known as electro-SAF, or […]
In Spain, Amazon said it is starting to pack and deliver groceries for customers in Spain using bio-based bags made from vegetable materials produced in Europe, including corn starch and vegetable oils, which can one day be recycled into new bags. The first trials of the new bags, developed by materials experts at Italian company […]
In Vietnam, The Investor reported that Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to add biomass power to the direct power purchase agreement (DPPA) mechanism, according to its draft decree to replace Decree 80/2024 on DPPA mechanism. The current DPPA mechanism features solar and wind power of at least 10 MW. The addition of biomass […]
In China, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Singaporean company Global Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly advance the supply and distribution of green methanol as a marine fuel for the shipping industry. This strategic collaboration between Towngas and Global Energy integrates production and logistics capabilities to […]
In the UK, Johnson Matthey’s (JM) e-methanol technology has been selected by Reolum for the next phase of its La Robla Nueva Energia (NE) project. Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027. […]
In India, the Kakinada biodiesel plant owned and operated by Aemetis’ subsidiary Universal Biofuels Private Limited (UBPL) was contacted by local officials in mid-December 2024 regarding complaints by local residents of odors in the industrial area where the plant is located. Aemetis had produced about two months of biodiesel inventory and voluntarily agreed to halt […]
In Iowa, SkiesFifty and Frontline BioEnergy announced a new partnership to advance the commercialization of waste-to-energy technology, targeting the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Together, they will establish a new company, which they will jointly own and invest in, to spearhead the initiative. This agreement combines SkiesFifty’s expertise in investment and sustainable aviation with […]
In France, Waga Energy and the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis are joining forces to deploy an innovative project combining biomethane production and solar energy at the Aix-en-Provence waste storage site (Bouches-du-Rhône). The WAGABOX® unit will replace three engines currently used to recover gas in the form of electricity and will increase energy production. This system will provide […]
