In Germany, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding the third and final phase of the Kopernikus project P2X (Power-to-X) to sustainably transform the aviation industry. During the three-year funding period, the production of e-Kerosene will be intensively investigated to create a sustainable alternative to fossil kerosene. INERATEC, a leading company […]
In Australia, Renew Economy reports that the planned $338M biofuel plant under development in Gladstone by Oceania Biofuels has suddenly come to a screeching halt. Last Friday, the project was pulled from the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation and the project’s website has been pulled offline, while the company’s CEO now claims to be CEO […]
In Illinois, CF Industries Holdings, Inc. and POET LLC announced a collaboration to pilot the use of low-carbon ammonia fertilizer to reduce the carbon intensity of corn production and ethanol. Demand for ethanol with a lower carbon intensity is expected to increase significantly to meet low-carbon fuel standards. Ammonia is commonly used as a direct […]
In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET) announces the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP) to be built at its Stanlow refinery, with the aim of completing construction in 2027. The investment will support EET Fuels’ ambition to become the lowest carbon process refinery, globally and EET […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has obtained authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to market maritime fuel with renewable content. The company is the first in the country to receive authorization to deliver a bunker with 24% biodiesel to the market. VLS (Very Low Sulfur) B24, produced by Petrobras, is the […]
In Argentina, Evonik has announced the expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant, located in the Sante Fé Province in Argentina. With this expansion, the company strengthens its position as a leader in the biofuels industry, driving innovation and sustainability across South America. The move is in response to growing demand […]
In Malaysia, Dagang News reports Citaglobal Bhd sealed a joint development framework agreement (JDFA) with SUS Holding Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shanghai parent company SUS Environment Co Ltd (SUS Environment), the largest solid waste incinerator supplier in China. With this JDFA, the two parties will collaborate on waste to energy (WtE) projects in […]
In Hong Kong, Banle Energy International Limited announced the successful completion of two B24 biofuel bunkering services for Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation, on June 28 and July 10, 2024, one of the top 10 container shipping companies in the world. These were achieved in partnership with Green Marine Supply SDN. BHD. and Armada Meridian […]
In the UK, Oils & Fats International reported that Brazil’s privately owned Grupo Potencial will be investing $37 million in building two biofuel pipelines in the south of the country. Scheduled for construction next year and subject to regulatory approval, the 55km pipelines would be the longest of their type in the South American country, […]
In South Korea, BusinessKorea reported that South Korea’s refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the “Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act” starting from August 7. The report noted that this legislation aims to support the expansion of eco-friendly petroleum alternative fuels in the country. According to industry sources, the […]
