In Singapore, The Straits Times reported that the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) confirmed that the green jet fuel levy on flights departing from Singapore will be postponed because of the impact of the Middle East war. It will now apply to passengers departing Singapore from January 1, 2027, holding flight tickets sold from […]
In China, fashion retailer Shein has signed an agreement with DHL to adopt its GoGreen Plus service, supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel within air cargo logistics. The collaboration forms part of Shein’s broader efforts to explore approaches for reducing carbon emissions associated with air transport, while engaging with broader industry initiatives to scale […]
In Kazakhstan, Kazinform International News Agency reported that work has officially started on a modern waste-to-energy plant in Osh, Kyrgyzstan, following a meeting between Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akaev and Dai Dao, CEO of the Chinese company Junxin Huanbao KG Invest. Once operational, the facility is expected to recycle up to 310,000 tons of waste annually […]
In Bulgaria, SeeNews reported that U.S.-based waste-to-fuels and external combustion technology developer HyOrc Corporation has signed a binding project development and technology agreement with Bulgarian waste treatment firm OnEnergy Group to develop a waste-to-methanol plant in Bulgaria. HyOrc will lead the preparation of the technical components of the project and is the technology partner for […]
In Belgium, The European Commission launched a call for interest to participate in the European Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group, a new platform aimed at accelerating investment in the EU’s growing bioeconomy sector. The initiative follows the adoption of the Strategic Framework for a Competitive and Sustainable EU Bioeconomy and responds to findings from the […]
In the UK, Safety4sea reported that WinGD and Envision have released a new study examining the operational costs of ships powered by renewable fuels, providing a look at how green shipping economics are expected to evolve in the coming years. According to the “Renewable Fuel Economics: An OPEX Illustration Based on Current Costs” report, green […]
In the UK, CropEnergies AG, Mannheim, Germany, welcomes the UK Government’s decision to provide substantial financial support to CropEnergies’ British subsidiary Ensus UK Ltd, Wilton, UK. The UK Government has agreed a funding package worth around GBP 100 million (ca. EUR 115 million) to keep the plant in a ready to operate standby mode, ensuring […]
In Australia, Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic partnership with bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The updated agreement provides a long-term framework that supports the scalable growth of Carinata to be used as a non-food intermediate crop biofuel […]
In Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will defer the implementation of the SAF Levy, in view of the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on airlines and passengers. The SAF Levy will now apply to tickets and services sold from 1 October 2026, for flights departing from 1 January […]
In China, biomethanol from Shanghai Electric’s Taonan project has been successfully bunkered onto the container vessel CMA CGM OSMIUM at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port this month. The operation marks the first large-scale adoption of Chinese biomethanol by a global shipping leader, underscoring Shanghai Electric’s expanding of its presence in green hydrogen and next-generation fuel technologies. Coordinated […]
