In Japan, Nissan Motor Co. announced that it has developed a stationary, bio-ethanol-fueled system capable of high-efficiency power generation. Trials have begun at Nissan’s Tochigi Plant in Japan aimed to improve power generation capacity toward full-scale operations from 2030, the company said. In 2016 Nissan became the first automotive company in the world to create […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Utilities Middle East reported that Iraq has attracted significant interest from both local and foreign companies for the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Nahrawan, in Baghdad. The National Investment Commission (NIC) in Iraq announced that it has received 17 bids for the project, according to the report. With […]
In France, shipping firm CMA CGM reported it recently signed a deal with Nike under which the latter will purchase sustainable biofuel for a part of their maritime transport. This initiative will make an important contribution to the decarbonization of Nike’s supply chain, said CMA CGM. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, Nike […]
In Spain, EU Startups reported that Sonichem, an UK-based startup that converts low-value forestry by-products into high-value, renewable biochemicals, has secured $1.5 million in Pre-Series A funding including a follow-on investment by ACF Investors. The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalize plans for a biorefinery plant. Adrian Black, CEO of […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has entered into a collaboration agreement with US-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to further develop EBDG’s clean harbor alternative mobile power (CHAMP) barge design. The floating mobile power platform has been designed to function in ports across […]
In Paraguay, Agencia IP reported that a group of Austrian investors aim to invest $ 75 million in Paraguay, with a projection of $ 500 million, to install a green methanol plant for export to the European market. According to the report, the goal is to produce 1,500,000 liters of methanol. According to the planning, […]
In North Dakota, Red Trail Energy (RTE), and Puro.earth announced issuance of RTE’s carbon dioxide (CO2) removal credits on the Puro Registry, making it the first ethanol production facility to generate CO2 Removal Certificates (CORCs) in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). RTE worked with clean energy advisory firm EcoEngineers to successfully register its project under […]
In Canada, EverGen announced a significant milestone in Renewable Natural Gas production at the newly completed expansion of the Fraser Valley Biogas facility. Following extensive facility enhancements, EverGen says the facility achieved new single-day and monthly production records, supporting the growing demand for RNG in the province. The successful and seamless integration of new feedstock […]
In the Netherlands, Stellantis announced a record investment plan for the South American region totaling €5.6 billion from 2025 to 2030, making it the largest investment in the history of the Brazilian and South American automotive industry. The planned investments will support the launch of more than 40 new products during the period as well […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports that sugarcane millers have decided to leave the ethanol market to their corn-based bretheren, at least in part, in order to produce more sugar, which currently provides a better return. When the next sugarcane season kicks off in April, millers plan to divert 10% more cane towards sugar production instead of […]
