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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
In Brazil, Brazil faces a significant energy vulnerability by importing much of the fossil diesel used, mainly from the United States, which generates external subsidies and shortage risks. The warning from the Federation of Agriculture of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Farsul) about reports of restrictions and delays in the delivery of diesel […]
In Indonesia, ChiniMandi reports the government plans to prepare 2 million hectares of sugarcane plantations within two years to provide domestic feedstock for its planned E20 gasoline program, under which gasoline would contain 20% ethanol. President Prabowo Subianto directed Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman to organize the land, while state investment agency Danantara is responsible […]
In Lithuania, Fordaq reports Lithuania plans to channel timber residues from the major August storm into bioenergy and other uses rather than allowing damaged wood to become waste. The storm affected more than 24,000 hectares of agricultural land and caused extensive damage to forests and infrastructure. The government has been assessing the available timber and […]
