Category: Fuels

UAE to build waste-to-energy plants to burn two thirds of trash

UAE to build waste-to-energy plants to burn two thirds of trash

September 27, 2026 |

In Saudi Arabia, Arab News reported that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to build a series of waste incinerators that will eventually burn up to two thirds of the country’s trash to deal with a growing refuse problem. Dubai is constructing a $1.1 billion waste-to-energy facility, one of the largest in the world, while […]

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Global biofuel output to jump nearly 70% by 2030 due to Gulf energy crisis, study finds

Global biofuel output to jump nearly 70% by 2030 due to Gulf energy crisis, study finds

September 27, 2026 |

In the UK, Reuters reported that the global biofuels output is expected to surge nearly 70% by 2030 ​from 2025 levels as major producing countries push ahead with raising blending mandates in response to energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, according to a study co-authored by London-based think tank Chatham House and non-profit certification […]

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HyOrc completes off-site modular build of first commercial waste-to-methanol plant bound for Porto

HyOrc completes off-site modular build of first commercial waste-to-methanol plant bound for Porto

September 27, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that HyOrc Corporation announced the completion of modular off-site fabrication and assembly for its first commercial waste to methanol module.  The modular plant is now preparing for factory testing and then transport to Portugal, establishing HyOrc’s commercial footprint in Europe, according to the report. Engineered to process approximately […]

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Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA process to produce renewable diesel, SAF

Haffner Energy launches SB-HEFA process to produce renewable diesel, SAF

September 27, 2026 |

In France, Haffner Energy launched SB-HEFA (Solid Biomass to HEFA), an innovative process for producing renewable diesel and SAF based on its proprietary thermolysis technology, which directly converts solid biomass into liquid without going through syngas.  Haffner Energy’s thermolysis technology already generates oil, which is immediately converted into non-condensable gases in the process used to […]

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Hydrogen Utopia seeks UK grant for waste-to-SAF plant

Hydrogen Utopia seeks UK grant for waste-to-SAF plant

September 27, 2026 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Hydrogen Utopia International announced that its UK subsidiary, HUI Advanced Fuels Limited, has submitted an application to the UK Department for Transport’s Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF), seeking grant support for its proposed UK waste-to-sustainable aviation fuel facility. In support of the proposed project’s commercial development, HUI […]

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Indonesia plans to use corn for large-scale bioethanol production

Indonesia plans to use corn for large-scale bioethanol production

September 27, 2026 |

In Ukraine, UkrAgroConsult reported that Indonesia is preparing to develop regional bioethanol production hubs using sugarcane, cassava and corn as feedstocks.  The program is aimed at strengthening the country’s energy security and increasing the role of agriculture in the energy transition. The Agriculture Ministry is working with administrations in 44 districts to identify potential production […]

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AfDB to provide $20M to four African green hydrogen/derivatives projects

AfDB to provide $20M to four African green hydrogen/derivatives projects

September 24, 2026 |

In Ivory Coast, the African Development Bank Group will provide reimbursable grants worth $20 million to support four green hydrogen/derivatives projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia and South Africa.  The financing will be extended under the Africa Green Hydrogen Program’s call for Proposals (CfP), which took place from 10 April 2026 through May 11, 2026. The […]

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Moeve begins construction of its Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley

Moeve begins construction of its Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley

September 24, 2026 |

In Spain, Moeve has celebrated the start of construction of the first phase of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen project, with an event in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, that brought together senior representatives from the Spanish Government, the European Commission, the Regional Government of Andalusia, the municipalities of Palos de […]

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Malaysia expects palm-oil exports to hold near 16 million tons in 2027

Malaysia expects palm-oil exports to hold near 16 million tons in 2027

September 24, 2026 |

In Malaysia, NewsWave reports Malaysian Palm Oil Council expects Malaysia’s palm-oil exports to remain around 16 million tons in 2027, as declining Indonesian production and stronger domestic biodiesel demand potentially reduce Indonesia’s export availability. MPOC cited Oil World forecasts showing Indonesian production falling 1.9 million tons and Malaysian output declining 0.7 million tons next year. […]

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EcoCeres targets $1 billion Hong Kong IPO

EcoCeres targets $1 billion Hong Kong IPO

September 24, 2026 |

In Hong Kong, Bain Capital-backed renewable-fuel producer EcoCeres plans to raise about $1 billion through a Hong Kong IPO and hopes to list by the end of 2026, according to two sources cited by Reuters. Bain intends to sell part of its stake, although the offering size and timing remain subject to market conditions and […]

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