In Spain, Carreras and Cepsa have signed a collaboration agreement in Zaragoza to promote the use of 100% renewable diesel (HVO), a biofuel that manages to reduce emissions by up to 90% throughout its life cycle (from production to use). CO2 emissions compared to traditional fuels. Carreras is already refueling with 100% renewable diesel at […]
In the UK, ENGIE acquired Rainbarrow Farm anaerobic digestion (AD) facility located in Dorset. With an annual operational capacity of 57 GWh, this AD facility has been providing renewable energy to the local community for over a decade. Following the announcement in September 2023 of the acquisition of Ixora Energy Ltd, a leading UK-based biomethane […]
In Germany, Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, a leading European Direct Air Capture start-up, has announced the closing of a €10.5m pre-series A round. In addition to the large participation of all investors, namely Earlybird Venture Capital, Green Generation Fund, Carbon Removal Partners, and Board member Dr. Udo Jung, Partech joined the investor group. The round follows […]
In Germany, nova Institut forecasted an annual growth of 17 % for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. The study showed that the demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, while Europe is lagging behind. In 2023, the total production volume of bio‑based polymers was 4.4 million tons, which is 1 […]
In India, Solar Quarter reported that Nasr Petroleum Company and Global Technical Services (GTS) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study on the production of green hydrogen in Egypt. Under the terms of the MoU, green hydrogen will be manufactured at Nasr Petroleum’s facilities in Suez. The agreement involves […]
In China, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Shenergy Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to jointly promote the development of green energy businesses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and both domestic and international markets. This includes enhancing the production capacity of green methanol and exploring markets for green energy, such […]
In Ireland, Irish Independent reported that Irish-owned biofuel and renewables group ClonBio has announced plans to invest $500 million in a Wisconsin biorefinery plant. According to the report, this move will create 1,000 local jobs. The report noted that ClonBio biorefineries use natural processes to refine grain for use in a number of different applications, […]
In New Zealand, The Northern Advocate reported that a proposed Kaipara-based waste-to-energy incinerator to burn Auckland’s rubbish and produce electricity is moving closer. “We’re at an exciting point where all the parts are coming together,” Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson said. If it goes ahead, the proposed waste-to-energy plant would potentially be the country’s biggest, the […]
In Australia, Acciona announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of the Kwinana Waste-to-Energy project in an agreement reached with Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund. The firm noted that the facility is on track to be operational in the last quarter of 2024 when it will divert up to 460,000 tons of waste per […]
