In Illinois, LanzaTech Global, Inc recently announced the closing of the sale and issuance of shares of its common stock to a group of leading investors, including new investor, SiteGround, for gross proceeds of $20 million. “We’re advancing high-value projects, with the potential to drive market transformation,” said LanzaTech CEO, Jennifer Holmgren. “This investment from […]
In Italy, Sonatrach Raffineria Italiana has reached a significant milestone with the launch of production of gasoline blended with 5% ethanol, the first tanker of which was shipped on January 14th from its Augusta terminal. The introduction of ethanol blending, produced at the IMA plant in the Trapani area, is part of the strategy to […]
In Finland, Fortum has succeeded in producing first hydrogen at Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland, during the first phases of the commissioning of the electrolyzer equipment. The test center is expected to be fully operational during spring 2026. Fortum is committed to accelerating electrification across the Nordics, and the Kalla Test Center will contribute […]
In France, Braskem, a producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, announced it will exhibit at Pharmapack Europe on January 21st and 22nd in Paris, France showcasing solutions for healthcare packaging. At the booth, visitors will see see packaging samples made from the new Medcol VV7040 grade, the low-density polyethylene, that is specifically designed for […]
In Iowa, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported that a recent study prepared for the Iowa corn and ethanol industries predicts that without expanded markets, the “best days for corn growers are in the past.” The study said the passage of year-round E15, a 15% ethanol ratio blend of fuel, will provide relief to farmers in the […]
In Switzerland, Reuters reported that TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said that he expected the European Union to water down its mandate to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel in future, similar to the bloc’s recent decision to drop a proposed ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035. Last year the EU mandated that 2% of jet fuel […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Tadweer Group and Tribe Infrastructure Group have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Cleanaway Waste Management Limited and Parkes Energy Recovery to develop a Waste to Energy (WtE) facility in Parkes, New South Wales (NSW), Australia, subject to planning approval. The facility will focus on […]
In Switzerland, Trafigura has signed a binding six-year offtake agreement with SP Developments Uruguay S.A. (Syzygy), a subsidiary of Syzygy Plasmonics, to purchase advanced sustainable aviation fuel from Syzygy’s first commercial facility, located in Uruguay. The agreement covers the entire production volume from Syzygy’s flagship biogas-to-SAF project, with first deliveries targeted in 2028. It also […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Danish renewable energy company European Energy A/S and its joint venture partner Mitsui & Co have secured debt financing for their solar-powered e-methanol complex in Kasso, Denmark. The green-financing bridge facility was provided by Nordea and SMBC, with a partial guarantee from EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of […]
In the UK, Safety4sea reported that from 1 January 2026, the Port of Yokohama, in Japan, has waived port entrance fees for methanol and biofuel powered vessels, expanding its incentives for cleaner shipping. Eligible vessels may use green methanol or e-methanol, while biofuel blends must contain a minimum bio-content of 24%, underscoring the port’s commitment […]
