In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a $1.56 billion conditional loan guarantee to Wabash Valley Resources, supporting a project in West Terre Haute, Indiana, to produce low-carbon ammonia using petroleum coke as a feedstock. This facility will integrate carbon capture and sequestration technology to permanently store 1.6 million metric […]
In Australia, Rio Tinto has initiated a biofuel pilot in north Queensland, Australia, to assess the viability of pongamia tree seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel production. Spanning 3,000 hectares of farmland and managed in partnership with Midway Limited, the project seeks to reduce the miner’s dependency on fossil fuels while advancing its […]
In India, Janta Se Rishta reports the Punjab government is advancing its green fuel initiative by setting up pelletization plants to convert paddy stubble into biofuel, aiming to address the environmental challenge of stubble burning. As of mid-September 2024, 16 such plants are operational across the state, with 21 more expected by November. This initiative, […]
In India, Media24 News reports the Chhattisgarh government launched a major green hydrogen initiative at the Global Renewable Energy Investor Meet in Gujarat, aiming to attract investment and enhance renewable energy production under its new industrial policy for 2024-29. The state government, represented by Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai and Energy Secretary P. Dayanand, presented its […]
In California, Hgen, a hydrogen startup focused on decarbonizing heavy industries, has raised $5 million in seed funding to commercialize its high-efficiency alkaline electrolyzers. The round was led by Seven Seven Six, with participation from Founders Fund and Fontinalis Partners. The new funding will accelerate the deployment of Hgen’s technology at customer sites. The company’s […]
In New York, AIR COMPANY has raised $69 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of its sustainable aviation fuel, produced from captured carbon dioxide. Taking a board seat and leading the financing, Avfuel, a global supplier of aviation fuel, will provide fuel distribution, logistics, and environmental attribute administration. […]
In Louisiana, Woodland Biofuels has announced a $1.35 billion investment to establish a large-scale renewable natural gas and green hydrogen production facility in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The plant, which will be located at the Globalplex facility at the Port of South Louisiana will use waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuels for transportation, […]
In Iowa, Summit Next Gen, said it has acquired a 60-acre site on the Houston Ship Channel for its ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel project. Positioned near key logistics infrastructure, the site ensures cost-effective sourcing and distribution of SAF to global markets. With an additional 40-acre expansion option, the company is gearing up to meet rising […]
In New York, Apollo Funds acquired a majority stake in Texas-based Freedom CNG, a leading provider of renewable natural gas and compressed natural gas fueling infrastructure. This acquisition aligns with Apollo’s strategy to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy, focusing on RNG as a practical, sustainable alternative for the transportation sector, which accounts for over […]
In France, Renault’s New Master has been crowned the “International Van of the Year 2025,” recognized for its innovative multi-energy platform and “Aerovan” design. This prestigious title, awarded by the IVOTY jury, marks a significant achievement, particularly for the hydrogen-powered Renault Master H2-Tech, which becomes the first hydrogen van to win the accolade. The new […]
