In the UK, the Evening Standard newspaper reports that Associated British Foods is contemplating mothballing again its ethanol Vivergo fuels site in Saltend, near Hull. The ethanol plant recently cut volumes due to market conditions which has now worsened and risks shutting down the plant all together, along with 150 jobs. ABF says it can’t […]
In the UK, Lloyd’s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make faster, smarter decisions when sourcing marine fuels. The latest development adds biofuel availability and quality insights to the platform, helping clients navigate the energy transition with confidence. Developed by […]
In the UK, Equitix has become the 100% shareholder in Bio Capital following the successful acquisition of Helios’ interests in the company. The transaction marks the evolution of a successful partnership between two leading infrastructure and energy investors who jointly developed the business. Bio Capital is the UK market leader in Anaerobic Digestion with a […]
In the UK, Keenan Recycling is hitting the road with a game-changing new fleet of 100% biomethane-powered food waste collection trucks, designed to revolutionize how food waste is collected and transported in the UK. As the nation’s largest food waste collector, Keenan is now taking a major step forward in cutting carbon emissions across its […]
In the UK, a first-of-its kind project to use gas from sewage waste to produce clean hydrogen is being delivered at United Utilities’ largest wastewater treatment works in Manchester. The water company for the North West has joined forces with leading Cambridge-based climate tech firm Levidian to demonstrate the opportunity for biogas produced from wastewater […]
In the UK, the 83rd session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) was held from April 7-11, 2025 when The “Interim Guidance on the Carriage of Blends of Biofuels and MARPOL Annex I Cargoes by Conventional Bunker Ships” was approved, which allows transportation of blends of not more than […]
In the UK, Materiom recently announced the launch of Materiom AI — a generative AI chatbot that assists users with discovery of biopolymers, ingredients, and additives for bio-based material development. Materiom AI is powered by Google’s Gemini, and is now available in beta on the Materiom Commons. This chatbot is focused on speeding up the […]
In the UK, researchers have developed a reactor that pulls carbon dioxide directly from the air and converts it into sustainable fuel, using sunlight as the power source. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, say their solar-powered reactor could be used to make fuel to power cars and planes, or the many chemicals and […]
In the UK, International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft are strengthening their efforts to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions across the industry by extending their 2023 co-funded purchase agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by five years. Under the new terms, Microsoft will co-fund an additional 39,000 metric tons of SAF that will help reduce lifecycle […]
In the UK, the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) released The Road Ahead for Hydrogen Powered Mobility, a report exploring strategies to accelerate hydrogen’s role in achieving a low-carbon transport future. With transportation a major source of global CO₂ emissions, the report highlights how scaling hydrogen adoption through infrastructure expansion, regulatory updates and industry […]
