by Ron Bousso (Reuters) European majors slow clean energy investments; Investors rewarding oil and gas focus; New Trump U.S. presidency among big factors in 2025 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zwaya) A number of international players, along with their local partners, are progressing initiatives to support e-SAF production in Oman -- Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer Nordic Electrofuel has revealed that it has ambitions to establish an
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A announce the entering into a collaboration agreement to accelerate the development of eFuel facilities outside of Europe, in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The partnership aims to combine each party's expertise to evaluate opportunities for collaboration in
(Air Transport Action Group) Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders provides a global view of a truly global industry. Oxford Economics analysed the economic and social benefits of aviation at a national level in 85 countries, as well as 14 major regions / groups,
(Trade Arabia News Service) Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specialising in the physical trading of oil and gas, as well as a proven advisory service provider, has announced the expansion of its fully owned and
(U.S. Grains Council) Export Exchange 2024 began today in Fort Worth, Texas, where the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), partnering with Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), welcomed nearly 500 guests including international buyers and domestic U.S. value chain stakeholders
by Alec Luhn (Floodlight) As the federal government pours billions into hydrogen production to lower greenhouse gas emissions, critics worry water shortages in the Southwest could worsen -- Armed with bright green shovels, executives from the Australian mining giant Fortescue broke ground in May on
by James Burgess, Santiago Canel Soria, Ruchira Singh, and Daniel Weeks (S&P Global) An emerging global market for low-carbon hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia, underpinned by early supply contracts and trial shipments, indicates potential future trade flows. Production is concentrated in
by James Henry (AgriNews) Along with solid sales of U.S. corn and distillers grains, ethanol exports are on pace to break an all-time record. Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, shared the exciting news at the Corn Congress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If designed cars are a thing, why can’t designer hydrogen be a thing? So asks Terry Mazanec of LEC Partners in this ABLC 2024 presentation. He notes that clean hydrogen represents just 0.7 percent of global
(Neste) Today, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announce a partnership which sets a new sustainability benchmark in business aviation. Starting today, Victor members can purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) for every private jet booking globally. This enables
(Chart Industries) Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announces an order from Element Resources Inc (“Element”) for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC), a major renewable green hydrogen production
(Yang Ming Marine Transport) To respond to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is taking a significant step by adopting sustainable biofuel to its fleet, starting at Hong Kong and Singapore on 7th and 8th
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) took part in the recent National Ethanol Conference (NEC) in San Diego. A delegation of Council staff and industry representatives from Mexico and the Latin American and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions attended the
by Orlando Jenkinson (Wind Power Monthly) Carbon emissions associated with planned green hydrogen projects could be higher than other forms of hydrogen production, depending on the source of electricity, according to a new report by energy consultancy WoodMackenzie. The company's ‘Over the
by Philppe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Directionally, as transport is responsible for one quarter of CO2 emissions, mobility has to get away from fossil fuels. Transport energy has to be de-fossilized, in order to play its due part in the
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Yemen, Reuters reports that Houthis attacked a cargo ship that was heading to Italy from Malaysia where it loaded 15,000 metric tons of palm oil waste and residues. The feedstock is destined for Eni’s biorefineries but
(Greenko Group/PR Newswire) Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel), through its Infrastructure Division, and AM Green, which is wholly owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based
(Gulf Today) Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy that produces biofuels from used cooking oil (UCO), and FatHopes Energy, a Malaysian leader in developing sustainable fats, oils, and grease solutions for advanced biofuel production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(Leonardo) - Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) accomplished two flights with a Leonardo AW139 helicopter powered by SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in Abu Dhabi on 28 and 30 November, marking a first in the UAE and Middle East. - ADA and Leonardo
(Neste) Neste and ENOC Group, a leading integrated global energy player, have agreed to collaborate to explore the possibilities of supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the coming
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
(U.S. Grains Council/GrainNet) The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) Global Ethanol Summit (GES) concluded today with a variety of concurrent panel discussions with experts on various topics within the biofuel industry. GES, Oct. 16-18, is an education and trade forum that seeks to
(Zawya/Arab Finance) Under the protocol, the Dutch firms will establish green hydrogen production plants to directly supply various types of vehicles and export the green fuel to foreign markets -- The General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) has signed
(Bioenergy Insight) Sewage biogas produced in Manchester is set to become a sustainable feed source for graphene and hydrogen production, due to a pioneering partnership between Levidian and United Utilities. The UK government-funded collaboration is a first for the UK's water industry
(Hellenic Shipping News/GAC) Biofuels look set to become the most viable option for widespread adoption as a bunker fuel for commercial shipping. Hydrotreated vegetables, blend-in combustibles and biomethanol are already being used as drop-in power on some ships, with the
(Astomos Energy and INPEX) - Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) announced today they reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the
by Seo-Woo Jang (The Korea Economic Daily) SAF will be supplied through Shell network for 5 years from 2026 -- Asiana Airlines Inc. has joined hands with multinational energy company Shell plc to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an eco-friendly fuel, to
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) While the Middle East has long been associated with oil and petroleum products, World Fuel Services (Booth 1120) has noted growing interest regarding sustainability and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “I think it’s definitely increasing from the perspective that
(WasteFuel) Averda and WasteFuel partner to address the climate crisis by turning waste into low carbon fuels in the Middle East -- Averda, the leading end-to-end waste management, treatment and recycling company in emerging markets, and WasteFuel, a developer of
by Cecilia Keating (Business Green) But analyst warns of 'significant hurdles' in scaling nascent sustainable aviation fuel market, including scarcity of supply and competition for feedstock with renewable diesel market READ MORE 2022 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Outlook (BloombergNEF) Excerpt from Bloomberg NEF: For the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Biodiesel producers, for instance, have lost market share and feedstock to renewable diesel, not necessarily because renewable diesel is a better fuel. Sometimes policy distortions are the reason the market plays out the way
(Idemitsu Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd. completed its first carbon-neutral voyage in November for the round trip between Japan and the Middle East, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions associated with fuel consumption. This carbon-neutral voyage was performed by
(Biofuels International) GAC Bunker Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels to market its marine gasoil biodiesel blend specifically developed for shipping clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and India. The two will
(Fact.MR) As per a new report published by Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global biofuels market is anticipated to exceed a valuation of around US$ 141 Bn by 2021. Under the likely scenario, the market can register a CAGR
(CIRAD) Sharing efforts between biofuel production, the transition to reduced-meat diets and the reforestation of pastures would be a far better option for tomorrow’s agriculture than focusing on just one of these strategies. This mix would simultaneously address the goals of
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel 2030 is designed to help financiers, producers, developers, distributors, consultants and analysts with a fact-filled market guide detailing medium and long-term trends and developments in the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels sectors. This
(AmericaNewsHour/Futures.TradingCharts) ... CRIFAX added a report on 'Middle East and Africa Aviation and Marine Biofuel Market, 2020-2028' to its database of market research collaterals consisting of overall market scenario with prevalent and future growth prospects, among other growth strategies used by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Abu Dhabi, food and beverage company Agthia Group PJSC is set to launch the Middle East’s first plant-based water bottle made from corn sugar with caps made from sugarcane, and can biodegrade within 80 days.
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol producer says events in the Middle East are again showing why home-grown renewable fuel is good for America. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol of Monroe, Wisconsin tells Brownfield the sudden rise in
by Christopher Findlay (Siemens) ... Seeking to place its energy system and its national economy on a more sustainable footing, the government of Dubai and its state utility DEWA have decided to push ahead with the integration of H2 technology
by Jim Talent (The Hill/Americans for Energy Security and Innovation) Following the mysterious death of columnist Jamal Khashoggi, Washington was hit with a stark reminder that America remains glaringly vulnerable to economic threats from the oil oligarchs of the world. Saudi
(POET) Distillers grains use is growing under a new partnership that will expand availability of premium Dakota Gold feed in the Middle East. U.S.-based POET, the largest biofuels producer in the world, has signed a partnership agreement with U.S.-based Al Dahra ACX,
(PV Magazine) Enerwhere recently completed the installation of a solar hybrid generator system for Multiplex’ site offices at ICD Brookfield Place in the Dubai International Financial Centre. A first in the Middle East, the power system uses a combination of solar
by Clarence Michael (Masdar Institute) Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi Presents Award to Dr. Hanifa Taher Al Blooshi for Research in Designing A NEW Novel System for Enzymatic Biodiesel Production - Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al
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