(Fuel Cells Works) Portugal deployment advances as the clean-fuels developer adds a $7.5m equity facility to support commercialisation and expansion of its modular waste-to-methanol technology -- HyOrc Corporation (OTCQB: HYOR), an integrated clean energy infrastructure and technology company, today (August 11,
(Catalyxx) The project represents a major milestone in the industrial deployment of Catalyxx’s technology and has been recognized as a Project of National Interest (PIN) by the Portuguese Government. Catalyxx today (July 22, 2026) announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Steam didn’t defeat the wind. It defeated having to wait for it. For the first time, ocean commerce could begin replacing forecasts with schedules. Ships could advertise departure dates. Merchants could coordinate deliveries. Ports could prepare
by Marlla Sabino (Valor International) Portuguese government aims to attract Brazilian companies to build plants supplying renewable fuels to European market -- Portugal is seeking closer cooperation with Brazil in the production of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attract Brazilian
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), has registered the first certification of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane intended for the transport sector. With this operation, the company G3 | Go
(Exolum) ... The project will be developed in several phases and will include the construction of new tanks, the progressive modernization of existing facilities, and the implementation of advanced control and safety systems. This investment will increase the airport's fuel autonomy
(EDP) Consortium moves into the next phase of analysis and integration of recommendations -- The GreenH2Atlantic project for the construction of a 100 MW green hydrogen production unit planned for the site of the former Sines coal-fired power plant, to be developed
(Repsol) • The new unit at the Puertollano Industrial Complex is Repsol’s second plant dedicated exclusively to producing 100% renewable fuels. Repsol has invested more than €130 million in this project, which is already producing renewable diesel for use in cars, trucks,
(The Portugal News) The Single Environmental Licensing process for the biofuel company Bioadvance, located in Figueira da Foz, on the coast of the Coimbra district, is open for public consultation until 26 June on the Participa portal. The company, located at the
(European Commission) Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value -- The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams. The European wine industry is under pressure to cut emissions,
by Susan Reidy (World-Grain.com) The US Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) leadership recently met with representatives in Portugal and the UK to improve US ethanol’s market presence. Stephanie Larson and USGBC ethanol sector members met with public and private representatives in Portugal
(Publico.PT (Google translation)) The study, which is expected to be completed within 120 days, will be conducted by the National Laboratory of Energy and Geology (LNEG), in conjunction with the Mining Development Company (EDM). The government has decided to proceed with a
(REN) Rede Eléctrica Nacional S.A., in its capacity as a Guarantees of Origin Issuing Entity (EEGO), carried out on March 20 the first issuance of Guarantees of Origin (GO) for biomethane produced in Portugal. This issuance marks a new milestone in
by Erin Krueger (Biodiesel Magazine) Spain-based multinational energy company Repsol on March 10 announced plans to invest up to EUR 10 billion ($11.61 billion) in its operations through 2028, with a portion of that investment dedicated to low-carbon projects, including renewable
(Asterion) • The investment includes €800 million of equity, comprising €400 million from Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III and €400 million in co-investment commitments from existing investors. ABIO is rapidly scaling its European footprint, with six operational biomethane plants, six under construction, and
(Moeve) Establishes a scalable industrial platform that integrates refining, trading, chemicals and green molecules (biofuels and hydrogen) activities: serving its B2B customers with a globally competitive offering; Creates a retail platform with one of the largest service station networks in Spain and
(Manifold Times) Newbuilding will be deployed for the supply and transportation of liquid marine fuels, specifically biofuels and methanol, in Portuguese waters. Spanish shipowner Mureloil on Tuesday (30 December) said the company signed a contract with Astilleros de Murueta (Murueta Shipyards) to
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company consolidates its leadership in renewable fuels with 1,500 stations offering Nexa Diesel of 100% renewable origin and meets the objective set in the update of the 2024-2027 strategic plan. It positions itself as the most relevant network
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
(European Commission) The Commission welcomes the launch of the eSAF Early Movers Coalition, bringing together Member States committed to scaling up the production and uptake of synthetic aviation fuels (eSAF). Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal and Spain announced their participation in the Coalition in the margins of the Transport Council
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: HYOR), a clean-energy technology company developing multi-fuel engines and waste-to-methanol systems, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zeltech (Zero Emissions Locomotive Technologies) to jointly develop and deploy HyOrc’s hydrogen-ready gas-engine locomotives in
by Richard Winterbourne (Haush) The companies intend to speed up the development of cost-competitive fuels in Europe with technology, local relationships, market and regulatory knowledge. Gevo, Inc. and HAUSH Ltd., a European-based leader in renewable energy projects, have entered into an agreement to explore
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Christiania Energy, the marine fuels trading arm of the Denmark-based Eitzen Group, has informed Bunkerspot that it is looking to scale up its operations to deliver B50 and B100 marine biofuels to the group’s fleet of 55+ vessels over
(HyOrc) HyOrc Corporation (OTC: ASPZ), a developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, today announced it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to develop a 25,000 ton per
Feedstock, Fuel, and Chemical Intermediate: Why Methanol is the New Naphtha -- Methanol is at the center of transformation in global energy and chemical markets. As both a crucial chemical building block and an emerging low-carbon fuel, methanol is redefining its role
(Moeve/Biobased Diesel Daily) South Europe Ground Services, the handling subsidiary of International Airlines Group operating at 38 airports in Spain, is advancing its commitment to airport decarbonization through the use of 100 percent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO100), also known as renewable
PROGRAM Day 1: Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:55 Opening remarks 9:00 Chemistry & Processing of Oils & Fats, Dr. Ignace Debruyne, ID&A, Belgium Session 1: OILSEED EXTRACTION and PROTEIN PROCESSING 9:30 Sunflower and Soybean Dehulling and Preparation, Mr. Kevin Jobling, CPM Europa Crown, U.K. 10:00 TD-NMR Combined to Artificial Intelligence
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
(Groupo RNM (Google Translation)) On March 21, RNM and bp Portugal inaugurated a logistics terminal for state-of-the-art fuels and advanced biofuels at the Port of Aveiro. The event took place at the RNM Liquid Bulk Terminal and was attended by the Mayor of Ílhavo, João
(Manifold Times) Manual builds upon existing gas carrier procedures for loading, discharging, and ship-to-ship transfers, adapting these established protocols to suit bunkering operations. -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund (ETF), recently developed an Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual in
(European Investment Bank) - The two projects, already in construction at the Sines Refinery, represent a total investment of €650 million. - The Biofuels unit, financed with €250 million, will produce low-carbon fuels essential for the decarbonization of transport. - The renewable
by Barbara Silva (Journal de Negocios (Google Translation)) The Minister of Environment and Energy, Graça Carvalho, made it clear that "the Government is available to [...] maintain the tax incentive for renewable gases", while the Secretary of Tax Affairs said that
(Moeve) Norwegian and Moeve commit to promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuel with the signing of a supply contract; Moeve produces SAF at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils. The company already supplies SAF at Spain’s main
(European Commission) The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework. This is
by Sara Ribiero (EurActiv) Portugal's government is moving ahead with tenders for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has already received expressions of interest from several companies. Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho explained that Portugal has all the conditions
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Leading energy players Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable complex in South-East Asia, as well as SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO Ventures), have selected Axens’ Vegan® offering.
(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Most of the world's airlines are not doing enough to switch to sustainable jet fuel, according to a study by Brussels-based advocacy group Transport and Environment, which also found too little investment by oil producers in the transition. The airline
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company continues its strong commitment to renewable fuels and establishes a brand name for its top-of-the-line diesel in the Spanish market. Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel has a unique formulation that optimizes performance and extends the engine life of diesel vehicles. It is produced from organic
(Cepsa) - The energy company has already made SAF available at the Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports, and will be expanding availability of this product at the rest of the archipelago’s main airports in the coming weeks - The company is
(Plug Power) Plug will collaborate to provide support during the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has secured a contract with H2DRIVEN, a project
(Enagás) - The Council of Ministers today (July 30, 2024) approved the agreement authorising Enagás Infraestructuras de Hidrógeno to provisionally exercise the functions of developing European Projects of Common Interest (PCI) for hydrogen networks. - These functions are the application for authorisation,
(airBaltic) Since May 2023, Latvian national airline airBaltic has been offering passengers the voluntary option to participate in achieving climate neutrality goals by opting additionally for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the first year of operation, nearly 16 000 passengers from various countries
(Sumitomo) Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) has signed an agreement with Capwatt to provide Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for a state-of-the-art syngas production plant, integral to the groundbreaking Mangualde Renewable Methanol project in Portugal. This initiative aims to build a cutting-edge biorefinery
(Prodeval) NORDSOL, a pioneer and leader in bio-LNG technology, together with Prodeval, a leader in biogas treatment and upgrading solutions, are excited to announce their collaboration to construct a state-of-the-art bio-LNG production plant in the southern region of Portugal. The new plant will
(European Commission)The first EU-wide auction (IF23 Auction) for the production of RFNBO (renewable fuel of non-biological origin) hydrogen was launched on 23 November 2023 and closed on 8 February 2024. The auction attracted 132 projects bids from 17 European countries You
(Repsol) • The shareholding in the company specializing in biomethane will create a platform for growth in the emerging renewable gas industry, considered strategic by the European Union. The operation includes 19 biomethane plants under development, with a total capacity of 1.5TWh
(Bioenergy Insight) ... Athanasios Zoulovits, partner at InfraVia, stated: “Circular economy is one of our strong convictions sectors at InfraVia. Heygaz is well set up to play a leadership role in the European biomethane sector, with strong growth prospects driven by
by Karl Mathiesen, Nicolas Camut, Zia Weise, Charlie Cooper and Louise Guillot (Politico) A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe. -- And Green parties are taking the hit — polling shows they will face deep electoral pain when EU citizens
(InfraVia) Infravia Capital Partners incorporated Heygaz Biomethane (Heygaz), a Pan-European renewable natural gas platform, to address the exciting and deep European renewable natural gas market opportunity and to leverage on the increasing needs of a broad range of industries and transportation
(Repsol) • Repsol supplies 100% renewable fuels to cover part of the energy needs on the Gabriel de Castilla Base run by the Spanish terrestrial army during the four months of the Antarctic Campaign. The commitment to care for and respect for
(Crepsa) -The facility will double Cepsa's and Bio-Oils' current second-generation biofuels production capacity to 1 million tons -The new plant will begin production in 2026 and is expected to generate 2,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation -2G biofuels, produced
(Transportes & Negocios (Google Translation)) Today (February 16, 2024), Prio carried out the first supply of a ship with eco-bunker biofuel in the port of Aveiro.The supply of 50 tons of eco bunker from Prio to the FWN SUN ship, owned
(Repsol) • The certification enables Repsol to deliver sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at specific airports and enter it into the RSB Registry, thus, allowing customers at other airports around the world to claim the carbon reductions of the registered SAF when
(Tecnimont (MAIRE)) Tecnimont will carry out FEED and will submit an EPC proposal for a large-scale plant that will produce green hydrogen and green ammonia from dedicated renewable energy; The scope of work includes electrolyzers’ integration, air separation unit for nitrogen production,
(Safety4Sea) The new €17 million European GAMMA project aims to make ocean transport and trade more environmentally friendly. Companies and researchers from Europe will collaborate to develop and convert a bulk carrier to operate on climate-neutral fuels and green power, reducing
by Antonio Larguesa (Eco Sapo (Google Translation)) Company led by Paulo Gaspar builds one of the largest European advanced biofuel units in the Port of Figueira da Foz. It has already reserved land and 50 million for second generation ethanol. -- n industrial investment
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved a €140 million Portuguese scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen and biomethane to foster the transition to a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis
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by Ajsa Habibi (Offshore Energy) A consortium of eleven partners from public and private entities from Spain, France, Ireland, and Portugal has kicked off a project that will carry out pilot tests for the application of hydrogen and methanol as an
(Cepsa) -This pioneer initiative in Spain has enabled the transport of more than 4,700 containers using renewable diesel, avoiding the emission of nearly 500 tons of CO2 -The results of the test were highly satisfactory, demonstrating optimum engine performance. Renfe, Maersk,
(Cepsa) An immediate solution to promote the decarbonization of road transport -- This biofuel is now available at a service station in Madrid, and the company has also started to supply it directly at the facilities of several customers Cepsa is working to
(KBR/PR Newswire) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its K-GreeN® technology has been selected by Madoqua Power2X (Madoqua), a joint venture of Madoqua Renewables, Power2X and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, for Madoqua's green ammonia project at Sines Industrial Zone in Portugal. Under the terms of the
(Mitsui & Co.) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has agreed to invest in a renewable diesel (hydrotreated vegetable oil/HVO) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production business operated by Galp SGPS, S.A. ("Galp"), Portugal's
by Tom Bradley et al (International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment) Microalgae-derived biofuels are considered a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuels. Nevertheless, as with all biofuels, there is still uncertainty around their sustainability. Most life cycle assessments (LCA) of microalgae biofuels
(Cepsa) For one year, Air Europa’s first monthly Madrid-Havana flight will fly with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced at Cepsa's energy park in Huelva from organic waste and used cooking oils; First time that two companies in Spain establish a regular supply
(REGA Energy Group) REGA Energy Group completed an additional funding round of EUR 60 M with current investor SWEN Capital Partners, a leading European infrastructure fund specialized in biomethane and green hydrogen. "We are delighted to further support REGA in its growth.
(Biofuels International) On 11 July, Portugal's Ministry of Environment and Climate Action announced a public consultation of the first auction of the centralised purchase of biomethane and renewable hydrogen, for injection into the national gas network, reported CE NoticiasFinancieras. The auction will last
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal’s environment regulator on Monday said it had approved a project by Portuguese oil company Galp to launch an industrial-scale plant to produce biodiesel and biojet fuel using cooking oils at its Sines refinery. Galp aims to launch
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Hydrogen presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode.The Value Stack, planned capacity, mandates, incentives, major players and their recent activities, pathways, mandates around the world, molecules, and markets. It’s a comprehensive but
(Cepsa) • From July onwards, Cepsa has commenced the sale of second-generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Spain’s four main airports; Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Seville, responsible for over half of Spain's air passenger traffic Cepsa produces this biofuel at
The World Aviation Festival Is a Conference and an Exhibition. The Event Is for the Leaders of the World’s airlines, airports and their most senior executives in charge of software, services, marketing and distribution. In 2023 we are moving to
The World Aviation Festival Is a Conference and an Exhibition. The Event Is for the Leaders of the World’s airlines, airports and their most senior executives in charge of software, services, marketing and distribution. In 2023 we are moving to
(Gasnam/AltFuels) Decarbonizing heavy transport largely depends on the use of renewable gases and their derivatives. This is one of the main conclusions of the report “The decarbonization of heavy transport in Spain and Portugal”, carried out by the Technological Research Institute
(Lhyfe) The HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production for Europe) project is being coordinated by Lhyfe (France) and implemented by eight European partners: Alfa Laval (Denmark), Plug (the Netherlands), Strohm (the Netherlands), EDP NEW (Portugal), ERM (France), CEA (France), POM-West-Vlaanderen (Belgium) and
In the wake of new legislative reforms to the EU ETS being confirmed, and as voluntary carbon markets continue to shift and evolve, the Argus Carbon Markets & Regulation Conference returns to Lisbon, Portugal on 5-7 July 2023, to provide necessary insights for your
(Lhyfe) The collaboration agreement signed between Lhyfe and Capital Energy could be extended to other markets in the future. Lhyfe is one of the pioneers of green hydrogen production with an offshore production prototype already operational in France. Lhyfe and Capital
(Hydrogen Mobility Ireland) A new White Paper prepared by leading representative body Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has today issued a number of recommendations on how the deployment of hydrogen across transport could propel Ireland’s transition to net-zero in both transport and
by Xavier Noyon (EurActiv/European Biodiesel Board) The 1st European B+ Summit conference, held in Estoril, Portugal, from 26 to 28 April 2023, brought together industry players from across Europe to discuss the decarbonisation of Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) through higher biodiesel
(PepsiCo Spain (Google Translation)) The company launches a pilot project that allows more than 40,000 liters of used oil to be converted into HVO, a 100% plant-based biofuel; It will be used for the truck fleet of PepsiCo employees and
(Repsol) - The company is supplying 100% renewable fuel at three service stations located in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon (Portugal). - By the end of the year, a total of 50 service stations will be dispensing advanced biofuel with zero
(The Portugal News (Google Translation)) 53 vehicles will participate in a Repsol pilot test with 100% renewable diesel. The objective is to evaluate its performance and its ability to reduce CO2 emissions. According to the statement, the pilot test is carried
(Fusion Fuel) Fusion Fuel (NASDAQ: HTOO) announced today that it has signed a ten year offtake contract with European developer Hydrogen Ventures Ltd for thirty tonnes of green hydrogen per annum. First orders are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2023.
(Balkan Green Energy News) Serbian oil and gas company NIS has extended the public call for the design and technical documentation development for the construction of a hydrogen production plant near the Elemir refinery near Zrenjanin. With the production of green
(Cepsa (Google Translation)) The project, which will be located in the 'La Rábida' Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera, will generate 1,600 jobs during its construction; Second generation (2G) biofuels will be manufactured from organic waste, such as used
LARGE-SCALE DECARBONISATION OF HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLES THROUGH HIGHER BIODIESEL BLENDS -- The conference will bring together representatives from the European industry as well as Portuguese and European Union decision-makers. The summit will be an open high-level dialogue between market and policymakers in
(Biofuels International) Major European industry associations in the biodiesel sector are organising the 1st B+ Summit, to be held on 26, 27 and 28 April in Estoril, Portugal. The conference will bring together representatives from the European industry as well as Portuguese
by Paul Messad (EURACTIV France) Nine EU member states, including France, have called on the European Commission to include low-carbon hydrogen – produced from nuclear electricity – in the EU’s renewable hydrogen targets. France, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary
(Apetro) -PRIO fuel, ECO Bunkers B30, allows the Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings fleet to reduce CO 2 emissions by around 30% , that is, 440 tons of CO 2 avoided. -Biofuel produced in Portugal, 100% from waste raw materials. -PRIO supplies at any
(The Meghalayan Bureau) The IIT Guwahati scientists have shown the efficacy of a new type of endoglucanase called RfGH5_4 in breaking down lignocellulosic and hemicellulosic biomass for the eventual conversion to bioethanol fuel. Researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal wants to speed up investments in green hydrogen projects, which are essential to decarbonize the economy, and will end mandatory environmental assessments for them in March 2023, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said. Portugal expects to become a major producer
You are currently doing your PhD/Post Doctoral research or working on a company project with seaweeds and/or microalgae? So you are considered as a “Young Algaeneers”! Congratulations! As Young Algaeneers, you are welcome to attend the 7th edition of the Young Algaeneers Symposium
(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest
(Azores Airlines) October 24 will be written in Azores Airlines’ history as the beginning of a new era, the date of its first-ever flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone is even more significant considering that, a few days ago, the
ACI is pleased to announce the 11th Annual European Algae Industry Summit will take place on the 19th-20th April 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will once again bring together key players within the algae industry including leaders from cosmetics, food, feed, biomaterials, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals across the
(Cepsa) The company has begun to produce sustainable fuels with used cooking oils at its industrial facilities in Palos de la Frontera; This milestone is part of Cepsa’s Positive Motion strategy that aims to lead biofuels production in Spain and Portugal with 2.5
ACI’s 6th Hydrogen & Fuel Cells Energy Summit will be taking place on 8th & 9th March, 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. For its sixth edition, the event will give updates on the European Hydrogen & Fuel Cells market and its developments, as
by Jonathan Gleave (Argus Media) A better traceability of imported feedstocks used to produced advanced biofuels, particularly those derived from the palm oil sector, is essential for both the reputation of the market and the EU but the block's recent drive
by Filipa Oliveira and Telmo Ferreira (PRIO/EurActiv) Maritime transport emits around 940 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. More than 80% of all goods are transported via international shipping lanes, and the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many countries are now active with Sustainable Aviation Fuel — but how much where, and when, and what? The bulk of activity continues to come from the US — however, the EU has been gaining momentum, and
(Alt Fuels/bp) Iberdrola and bp announced their intention to form a strategic collaboration aiming to help accelerate the energy transition. Together, the companies intend to collaborate to significantly expand fast EV public charging infrastructure, as well as to develop large scale
(The Navigator Company) The Navigator Company and Hamburg-based developer P2X Europe have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a unique and powerful joint venture, P2X Portugal, to develop a world-class production facility for industrial-scale production of non-fossil jet fuels
The leading event for carbon markets, carbon technology updates, and policy analysis; EU ETS Reforms | International voluntary and compliance markets | EUA price forecasting | Carbon reduction technologies The EU ETS along with other various carbon markets have been evolving
(Uniting Aviation) n April Air France launched “Air France ACT“, a programme that aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% per passenger-km by 2030 compared to 2019 (i.e. 12% less total emissions). To demonstrate how this objective can be achieved, the airline
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The SkyTeam airline alliance has just completed its first Sustainable Flight Challenge, in which member airlines demonstrated or tested initiatives in the air and on the ground to help reduce their carbon emissions, with the
(Bunkerspot) Portuguese energy company Galp will supply biofuel bunkers from September this year. Susana Broco, senior bunker trader at Galp, told delegates at Portugal Shipping Week yesterday (10 May), that the company will be able to supply biofuel blended with gasoil and
(Generandi) CIP and partners announced the 500MW MadoquaPower2X project in Portugal. This adds to the 11.4GW of green hydrogen projects already unveiled in the region in the last three months. Its developers have announced the construction of a 500MW H2 facility, one of the
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) • Marginal Cost Abatement: EVs and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are no surprise, but how about pyrolysis with carbon capture? Biogas Moves Up the Priority List in the EU: The war in Ukraine
(Madrid City Council/NGV Journal) At the Valdemingómez Technology Park (PTV), the Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida launched the expansion of the facility where biogas from organic matter is transformed into biomethane, “a good example of proper waste management” and that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On this Earth Day, we highlight a very green organization – literally green – Algae for Future. This Portugal-based biotech company has the world’s largest algae cascade raceway and is designing, building, and operating commercial-scale microalgae
(University of Cambridge) Researchers have developed an efficient concept to turn carbon dioxide into clean, sustainable fuels, without any unwanted by-products or waste. -- Instead of capturing and storing CO2, which is incredibly energy-intensive, we have demonstrated a new concept
(EXAME) ... Anabela Antunes, Director of Operations at PRIO, believes that the energy transition in Portugal could accelerate if the country increases the contribution of biofuels to mobility. “But the development of the energy mix will depend a lot on market
(Fusion Fuel Green/Electric Energy Online) Fusion Fuel Green plc (NASDAQ: HTOO), an emerging leader in the green hydrogen sector, announced today (Feb 22) that it has entered into an agreement with KEME Energy to install a green hydrogen production facility
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a detailed analysis and outlook for low-carbon feedstock availability, and a feasibility assessment for technology commercialization pathways in sustainable aviation fuels
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for presentation within the conference program. Events will run over a span of time during the conference depending on the number
(Lhyfe) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ : PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Lhyfe, a pioneer producer and supplier of renewable and ecological hydrogen, today announced an partnership to jointly pursue and
(Accesswire/ITOCO) ITOCO INC. (OTC PINK:ITMC) ITOCO is pleased to announce it has selected LATINCHOICE - UNIPESSOAL LDA. in Portugal to Joint Venture as it expands its Nopal Cactus Carbon Capture Program internationally. The ITOCO Nopal Cactus Carbon Capture Program has been
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has agreed that MundoPetróleo may distribute key fuels data to its customers in the Iberian peninsula. This follows widespread adoption of Argus biofuel prices by downstream fuel operators throughout Spain and Portugal. The international drive
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the recent HydrogenConnect session, here’s your chance to check out the exclusive Digest State of Hydrogen presentation — who’s doing what, where, how and with whom in hydrogen. In today’s Digest, from the why
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) indicates in its Hydrogen Program Plan it published in 2020, “Hydrogen, as a versatile energy carrier and chemical feedstock, offers advantages that unite all of
(Dourogás/NGV Journal) Dourogás GNV, in collaboration with HAVI Logistics, will take another step towards the decarbonization of the economy, by supplying the first refueling of a heavy-duty vehicle with biomethane from a totally renewable source at the Santo António dos Cavaleiros
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) ... In its Hydrogen Program Plan, the DOE demonstrates support for the International Energy Association’s Future of Hydrogen, released at the 2019 G20 Summit, in its effort to “Stimulate commercial demand for clean
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/Biofuels Digest) ... Oil maintains an overwhelming grip on the sector with a steady 94% share. The rest is biofuels with 5.6% and renewable electricity with 0.6%. Three quarters of the extra energy demand over the
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal will start producing green hydrogen by the end of 2022 and already has private investment worth around 10 billion euros ($12 billion) lined up for eight projects that are expected to move forward, Environment Minister
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Making green hydrogen from water via electrolysis, or from waste — what’s real in the projects being discussed, the applications, the sources? What’s not going to happen, soon (or ever), are the end markets stronger
Biobased solutions for climate change — The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Aveiro, Portugal from Monday 6 Sept until Wednesday 8 Sept, 2021. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference
Biobased solutions for climate change -- The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Aveiro, Portugal from Monday 6 Sept until Wednesday 8 Sept, 2021. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Europe comes news that major hydrogen project developers including ACWA Power, CWP Renewables, Envision, Iberdrola, Ørsted, Snam, and Yara have joined hands to scale-up green hydrogen production 50-fold in 6 years in a bid to
(PRIO; Google translation) PRIO will launch Eco Bunkers, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel incorporation, developed from recycling processes of residual raw materials, produced at the PRIO Biodiesel plant, in Aveiro. This new product, innovative in the Iberian Peninsula,
(Destak.pt) The environmental association Zero was satisfied today with the end of palm oil in biodiesel in Europe, in 2022, and wants Portugal to confirm the abandonment of this product by transposing the European directive into national legislation. In a statement,
(ePURE) A new report from the European Commission underlines the importance and sustainability of renewable ethanol, but also reveals yet again the Commission's strangely contradictory stance wanting to minimise the role of biofuels in achieving the EU Green Deal. Published on 14
Biobased solutions for climate change -- The 17th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Aveiro, Portugal from Monday 6 Sept until Wednesday 8 Sept, 2021. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference
by David Thorpe (Future Fuel Stratgies/The Fifth Estate) Renewable electricity generation and storage requires huge quantities of mined raw materials. In Europe, most of these elements are currently imported and unsustainably produced. So the European Commission has hatched a new plan for
by Sandra Enkhardt (PV Magazine Germany) Uniper plans to use its gas power plants and storage facilities for green hydrogen. -- Siemens and the Uniper fossil fuels business spun out of German energy giant E.on have been working together for
(AmericaBio/Biofuels Digest) ... Our company develops technologies for the deconstruction of forest and also agricultural biomass for sugars that are used for production of renewable fuels, typically ethanol, and higher value products such as Omega-3, SCP, xylo oligosaccharides (XOS), acetic
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Knock a water molecule off ethanol and you’ll get ethylene, C2H4—the most widely produced organic chemical globally that is the basis for scores of other chemicals and hundreds (maybe thousands) of products, from
by João Ernesto Fonseca (Euractiv/Lusa)A project to use the waste from pruning vines and fruit trees to produce advanced biofuel is being developed at the BLC3 Campus of Technology and Innovation in Oliveira do Hospital, the campus president said. EURACTIV’s
(Carris (Google translation)) The “Biodiesel Powered” project is a joint initiative between CARRIS and PRIO to promote sustainable mobility in the city of Lisbon. The 702 Career | Marquês Pombal Serafina - R. Igreja is supplied with a new fuel specially produced by PRIO from waste cooking oils, which reduces
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With six members along to share their expertise, the U.S. Grains Council conducted a robust, week-long roadshow through Spain and Portugal in October to promote U.S. sorghum and containerized dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) to
(SilicoLife) SilicoLife’s international patent application for biological production of n-butanol has been published. -- SilicoLife announced that the company’s international (PCT) patent application for “Method for n-butanol production using heterologous expression of anaerobic pathways” was published on October 3, 2019, under publication
(European Commission) The production of biofuels like ethanol from non-food biomass is a lucrative prospect for the agricultural sector. However, due to the complexity and expense of the large-scale industrial process currently needed to produce such biofuels, they remain out of
The 5th Ibero-American Congress on Entrepreneurship, Energy, Environment and Technology - CIEEMATis a forum for discussion and creation of synergies among different students, professors, researchers and professionals to favor the development of Entrepreneurship, Energy, Environment and Technology. The challenges of higher education for
(Ojogo (Google translation)) The Portuguese Association of Biofuel Producers, which accounts for 80% of biodiesel incorporated in diesel in Portugal, said today that none of its member companies uses palm oil in the production of its biofuels. On Monday, environmental protesters
by B. Lana Guggenheim (South EU Summit) Electricity market reforms are key to achieving the Portuguese government's 2040 target of producing 90% of energy demand from renewables, according to a newly released report. Currently, the market is too volatile. ... Part of Portugal’s aims
(Institute of Technology Tralee) Institute of Technology Tralee has been awarded €1.26 million in new funding to partner in two new research initiatives. This brings to over €11m the total value of research grants secured by IT Tralee from competitive
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EurActiv) EURACTIV.com interviewed José Mendes, Portuguese First Secretary of State for Mobility - Environment and Energy Transition, on the sidelines of COP24 climate talks in Katowice, Poland -- ... Last week, the Portuguese government presented a plan which aims
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top innovations for the week of November 29th. ... #3 Munich researchers use algae to convert waste gas to carbon fiber In Germany, researchers
(Hellenic Shipping News) A decline in the US obligation for biofuels has prompted an increase in imports from Canada and Europe into the Atlantic Coast, according to market sources and federal government data. The renewable fuels obligation for a gallon of imported
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