In Germany, GETEC Group will build a plant for climate-neutral energy supply and the supply of e.g. steam and compressed air on the site of the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park in Elsteraue for CE Biobased Chemicals GmbH (CEBC), a 100% subsidiary of CropEnergies AG. The sustainable energy solution will thermally utilize not only biomass […]
In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that the naming and launching ceremony for the Japan’s first hybrid passenger ship, which utilizes hydrogen and biodiesel fuels was held on September 13 and the ship was named “HANARIA”. The vessel was ordered by MOL Group company MOTENA-Sea, Ltd. and is under construction at the Hongawara Ship […]
In Spain, Naturgy will promote the first BioLNG project in Spain within its commitment to the decarbonization of the current energy mix and innovation in sustainability. BioLNG is biomethane, a renewable gas produced from the recovery of waste, which in this case is liquefied to transport it to the final consumer. This process is essential […]
In Colorado, Vantage Data Centers announced the continued deployment of hydrotreated vegetable oil in generators. The company will roll out HVO in several of its largest markets in North America and EMEA. Initially deployed as a pilot at Vantage’s Cardiff, Wales campus in 2022, the company’s deployment of HVO as an alternative to diesel fuel […]
In Belgium, on Wednesday, MEPs approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit for 55 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 […]
In Washington, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) awarded $18.6 million in funding to eight university and industry projects to develop biomass feedstocks to produce affordable biofuels and bioproducts that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Located in eight states, the projects will create good-paying jobs, support rural economies, and encourage participation […]
In Florida, after the governor’s veto list cost Florida taxpayers nearly half a billion dollars in federal grants, the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm urging the Department of Energy to allow federal or local management of energy rebate programs. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement: “Floridians […]
In the UK, sightseers and commuters in London can make more eco-friendly journeys. Earth Clipper, Europe’s first hybrid high speed passenger ferry, built to the High-Speed Craft Code, and the first of three new Uber Boat by Thames Clippers passenger ferries to operate with zero tailpipe emissions in Central London, starts sailing. Leading the way […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that the Agriculture Secretary has confirmed the USDA will invest up to $400,000 to update the federal greenhouse gas emissions modeling to ensure corn-based ethanol is included as a feedstock pathway in future sustainable aviation fuel subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act. Although the secretary is in favor of the GREET […]
In China, BASF has commenced construction of its syngas plant at the Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This world-scale syngas facility, fully integrated into the Verbund site, is scheduled to start up in 2025. BASF will adopt unique process concepts in the syngas plant to reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional syngas plants, contributing to […]
