In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved and contracted financing in the amount of R$ 148.5 million for Bioo Paraná Holding S.A to build a biomethane plant in Toledo (PR), with a total expected investment of R$ 196 million. From the contracted financing, R$ 101.5 million comes from the Climate Fund […]
In Nigeria, Lagos State Government and the C40 Cities on Monday collaborated to launch and hand over the iconic Ikosi Fruit Market Biodigester Plant for the conversion of generated organic waste into energy. Speaking during the Launch and Handing over ceremony, held at the Ketu Fruit Market, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, […]
In Germany, Covestro recently launched the CQ-Configurator, a pioneering digital tool that enables polyurethane value chain partners to design more sustainable foam solutions based on Covestro environmental data. The application-first tool supports both flexible and rigid polyurethane foam applications — from mattresses to insulation panels — and seamlessly translates raw material-level information into actionable product-impact […]
In Germany, Association Quality Management Biodiesel (AGQM) launched its round robin tests in 2026. Laboratories from around the world are invited to register by February 20, 2026, and become part of one of the world’s most comprehensive quality assurance programs in this field. In close cooperation with the Technical Committee for Mineral Oil and Fuel […]
In Kenya, the Associated Press reports that consumers are reeling in the face of the sudden demise of Koko that supplied ethanol for clean cooking fuel for the past decade, leaving many in the lurch as their livelihoods are suddenly at risk. Koko was hit in 2023 when the Kenyan government denied its import permits […]
In Norway, in support of AET’s ambitions as a leader in both shuttle tankers and maritime energy transition, the company has signed an agreement for its first hybrid electric Dynamic Positioning Shuttle Tanker (DPST), designed to be dual-fuel, lower-emissions-ready and secured on long-term charter. The latest newbuilding strengthens AET’s DPST capability and reflects the Company’s […]
In Sweden, Lenzing Group is taking another strategic milestone by acquiring a controlling majority in the Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB. This step strengthens Lenzing’s position as a leading provider of sustainable, wood‑based specialty fibers and expands its innovation pipeline with a highly scalable, patent‑protected technology platform. The transaction is executed through the issuance of […]
In Germany, Berliner Stadtreinigungsbetriebe (BSR) is relying on technology from the Rhineland and is delighted to be taking a decisive step towards environmental protection and climate neutrality with the biomethane plant from ETW Energietechnik GmbH in Moers. The full-service provider of biomethane plants and combined heat and power (CHP) plants has been awarded the contract […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Inpasa plans to quickly scale up to DDGS exports to China this year with its first shipments already under preparations. The company produces 3.3 million metric tons of DDGS, with hopes that up to 1.5 million tons will be exported to China following the first orders of 250,000 tons. With trade […]
In Germany, Concrete Chemicals GmbH has secured €350 million in public funding, to realise the largest industrial-scale production facility for Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuels (e-SAF) in Germany. The funding has been approved at national and regional level, with the European Commission review now in its final phase. Under the Climate Energy and Environmental Aid Guidelines (CEEAG) […]
