(Environmental Defense Fund) A new international research initiative will measure hydrogen emissions from operating infrastructure in North America and Europe, filling a gap where little empirical data exist today. With commercial hydrogen operations poised for global expansion, the new information will
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(Dairy Cares/PR Newswire) California dairy sector is reducing 5 million metric tons of methane (CO2e) annually. -- Dairy Cares and the California dairy sector today announced a major milestone in planet-smart dairy farming. This year, the state's dairy farms will achieve an annual reduction of
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
RIC Energy and Siemens Partner to Jointly Develop Renewable Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, and e-Fuels
(RIC Energy) RIC Energy and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop innovative projects in the fields of renewable hydrogen, green ammonia, and e-fuels in Spain. The collaboration will especially boost the sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) plant
May 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Infinium Announces Construction of Large Scale eFuels Production Facility in Texas
(Infinium) Project Roadrunner, a sustainable aviation fuel plant in West Texas, to bring skilled jobs and generate economic growth for the region -- Infinium, the world’s leading producer of commercially available eFuels, announced today that construction is underway on its second U.S.-based
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Brenmiller bGen(TM) Green e-Methanol Project in Spain Secures +€25 Million Funding from European Hydrogen Bank
(Brenmiller Energy Ltd./Access Newswire) --bGen™ thermal energy storage system to be charged using renewable energy to store and provide 56 MWh of clean heat for green e-methanol production at SolWinHy Cadiz S.L. -- SolWinHy selected as one the European Union's top
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
AM Green and Port of Rotterdam Authority to Establish Green Energy Supply Chain Enabling up to 1,000,000 Tons per Year
(Port of Rotterdam) USD 1 Billion dollar trade between India and Europe -- AM Green and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding to focus on building a green energy supply chain between India and Northwestern Europe via Rotterdam,
May 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallem Group Sets out Best Practice Guidance for Marine Biofuels
(Wallem Group) Wallem Group, a leading global maritime partner, has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use and best practice’ recognises the
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Researchers in Hydrogen Engineering and Composite Materials Appointed as Part of Wrexham University’s Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre Project
(Wrexham University) Two researchers in Hydrogen Engineering and Composite Materials have been appointed at Wrexham University, as part of the institution’s pioneering Enterprise Engineering and Optics Centre (EEOC) project. Barry Johnston has joined Wrexham University as Research Associate in Hydrogen Engineering, while Dr.
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to Explore Development of e-Methanol at Magnon’s Industrial Complex in Puertollano
(Ence Group) • Renewable fuels: The project aims to produce 200,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year. Carbon capture: The project will capture an estimated 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ from the Magnon plant per year. An integrated value chain at the Puertollano valley: Green hydrogen
May 26, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Greenlights Nearly €1 Billion for Green Hydrogen Projects
by Aiden Green) (CarbonCredits.com) The European Union (EU) has approved €992 million in funding for 15 renewable hydrogen projects in 5 countries across the European Economic Area. This investment, under the EU Innovation Fund, is a key part of Europe’s clean
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
First Methanol Bunkering in the Port of Amsterdam
(Port of Amsterdam) Last week, the first ship-to-ship methanol bunkering took place in the port of Amsterdam. At the TMA Logistics terminal in the Amerikahaven, the offshore installation vessel Boreas from Van Oord was supplied with 500 tonnes of green methanol,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Lobbyist Helped Far-Right MEP Write Question to Commission on Fuels
by Mari Eccles and Max Griera (Politico) Jana Nagyová, of Patriots for Europe, says she did “absolutely nothing improper.” -- A far-right MEP’s question to the European Commission was partly drawn up by a lobbyist — which was discovered because no one
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
IEA Workshop on Sustainable Fuels Highlights Need for Global Ambition to Support Uptake
(International Energy Agency (IEA)) The IEA recently convened a workshop on sustainable fuels, bringing together more than 80 experts from governments, industry, international organizations and civil society to discuss how to support their adoption around the world. The event on 29 April,
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Episode 46 – My Favourite Martin: Wright’s Law, Scaling up and Why Hydrogen Won’t Decarbonise Energy Products with Paul Martin
by Cameron Begley (Tech Transfer Talk) In this extended episode we had our first three-peat, with Paul Martin from Spitfire Research rejoining the podcast. When he first joined us in February and April of 2023, we had a terrific discussion on the diseconomies of scale,
May 22, 2025 Read Full Article
University of São Paulo (USP) Tests First Renewable Hydrogen Plant Based on Ethanol
(Agência FAPESP*) The University of São Paulo (USP) is testing the world’s first experimental station dedicated to the production of renewable hydrogen from ethanol. The project, carried out by the Research Center for Greenhouse Gas Innovation (RCGI), represents a milestone
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
HYNOCA® recognized as EU-funded REFORMERS’ Renewable Energy Valley Project in Netherlands Awarded World Hydrogen 2025 Prize, Clean Project Category
(Haffner Energy) The 5th World Hydrogen Awards threw Haffner Energy’s unique biomass-based solution HYNOCA® in the limelight today as one of the two hydrogen-production technologies selected for the first Renewable Energy Valley project developed under the umbrella of the Horizon Europe-funded
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Axens
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens provides technologies for CCUS (DMXTM), Hydrogen transport (LOHC) using MCH, and e-Fuels (Gasel® FT). E-fuels are highlighted for energy diversification and meeting EU demand for e-SAF blending by 2055. Challenges include the need for low
May 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Scientists Hail New ‘Industrially Viable Technology’ that Can Squeeze Hydrogen From Seawater
(Fuel Cells Works) Scientists say they have developed a new technology capable of extracting clean hydrogen fuel directly from seawater. SHARJAH, EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES -- Researchers from the University of Sharjah claim to have developed a novel technology capable
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
BNQ and CSA Group Introduce New Standard for Hydrogen Production and Carbon Intensity
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Canadian certification body, the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), and compatriot standards organization, CSA Group, have published the ‘Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard’ – a methodology for reporting the production pathway and carbon intensity of hydrogen. As disclosed,
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Enabling Economical and Scalable Sustainable Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Conor Madigan from Aether Fuels presented on enabling economical, scalable sustainable fuels. Key takeaways include their Aether AuroraTM technology for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and diesel, using a novel Fischer Tropsch route. This technology employs intensified
May 19, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Connecting Industry & Building Consensus
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sam Lehr from Molecule Group discussed connecting the Bio-based, Synthetic, and Hydrogen-based Fuels, Chemicals and Materials industries. Key takeaways include engaging in global dialogues and policy advocacy, representing industry to bodies like COP30, G7, and G20.
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Completion of the First e-Fuel Plant Module!
(INERATEC) The first module of our e-Fuel pioneer plant was picked up from the INERATEC headquarters in Karlsruhe after a successful FAT (Factory Acceptance Test). It was then transported to its destination in the Industrial Park Frankfurt Höchst, where it is
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
[Presidential Election D-20] Lee Jae-myung “Preempting the Future Ship Market… Establishing a Foundation for Sustainable Growth in the Shipbuilding Industry”
by Choi Ki-chang (Electronic Newspaper Internet (Google Translation)) Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party candidate, has defined the shipbuilding industry as a future growth engine and emphasized that he will introduce various policies to promote related industries. On the 14th, the candidate said, “As
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Marubeni and ExxonMobil’s Low-Carbon Ammonia Deal Marks Major Step in Unleashing New Energy Supply
(Marubeni) ExxonMobil will supply approximately 250,000 tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually on a long-term basis to Marubeni; The deal will drive new energy supply, support jobs, and strengthen U.S. and Japanese industrial cooperation [Spring, Texas, U.S., and Tokyo, Japan] — Marubeni Corporation (Marubeni)
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Launches Advanced, Next-Generation SAF Procurement DEADLINE August 29, 2025
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance) SABA's third RFP seeks to leverage corporate demand to help move a next-generation SAF facility to final investment decision. -- Today (May 6, 2025), the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA) released a request for proposal (RFP) to increase
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
A New Twist on Existing Tech
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Nataqua is a startup company that aims to help ethanol producers profit from carbon dioxide emissions by producing more ethanol on site. ... The company isn’t yet ready to offer its unique carbon dioxide-to-ethanol reactor to producers,
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve
(United Airlines/PRN Newswire) Twelve's technology is an industrial alternative to photosynthesis to transform carbon and water into inputs for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – company recently entered into one of the largest SAF contracts with large European airline group for 260
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Industrial Decarbonisation: The Road to a Cleaner Future
by Andrew King (Process and Control Today) ... Green Hydrogen: The Key to Hard-to-Decarbonise Sectors But what about industries that need extreme heat for example, cement, steel, and chemicals? That’s where green hydrogen comes in. Think of it as the clean-burning fuel
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Ways and Means Releases "The One, Big, Beautiful" Tax Package
(Kutak Rock) On May 12, the House Ways and Means Committee released a complete copy of its draft tax reform legislation. You can find it here. The Ways and Means Committee will hold a “mark-up” session on May 13, at 2:30 p.m.
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
PLOCAN Builds Spain’s First Offshore Green Hydrogen Plant
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Located on the seabed, at a depth of 30m, and 1.5 km off the coast of the island of Gran Canaria, the Plataforma Oceánica de Canarias (PLOCAN) houses multidisciplinary laboratories, various observation and measurement devices, a main
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Synergies of Renewable Hydrogen and Biobased Value Chains Deployment: Environmental Performance and Promising Value Chains
(EIA Bioenergy)Producing biobased hydrogen could be an alternative option for renewable hydrogen provision. Moreover, there are many biobased processes either high in demand for renewable hydrogen (e.g. synthetic renewable fuels, biorefining) or that could benefit from renewable hydrogen integration. This
May 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Ammonia for Power Generation—Is the Hype Fizzling Out?
by Mariana Santos Moreira (OPIS) As we move towards global net zero, ammonia is gaining attention as both a major chemical industry greenhouse gas emitter and a prospective large-scale clean hydrogen carrier. Commercial ammonia production is transforming as a result: “Clean
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Koppö Energia Decides for thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Green Methanol Technology
(thyssenkrupp) E-methanol produced with captured CO2; uhde® green methanol technology -- Koppö Energia Oy has chosen uhde® green methanol technology and ordered a FEED (Front End Engineering Design) from thyssenkrupp Uhde. The planned e-methanol plant is part of a power-to-x (P2X) project
May 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Wright: Hydrogen Hub, Energy Project Funding Reviews to Be Finished by End of Summer
by James Bikales (Politico Pro) Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday he expects to finish evaluating whether to proceed with funding hundreds of large projects in its pipeline approved by the Biden administration by the end of the summer — including
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
5 Bioeconomy Persisters: Why Are These Technologies and Companies Advancing Strong in Times of Uncertainty
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... At times like these, I like to highlight companies and technologies that are continuing to advance strong — because it reminds us of something more important than which innovations succeed — rather, it tells us
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Masdar and OMV Advance Partnership on Green Hydrogen Development
(OMV) • Companies sign non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to partner in the production of green hydrogen, synthetic sustainable aviation fuels, and other synthetic chemicals Agreement covers potential opportunities in Austria, the UAE and in Central and Northern Europe for the production
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF Takes Off & Ticket Prices Follow: The Real Cost Of Greener Air Travel
by Michael Barnard (Clean Technica) A traveler books a long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Singapore and notices a line item labeled “Environmental Surcharge.” It’s not optional, and it’s not tiny. For most economy passengers, it adds somewhere between €6 and €20. In
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Requirements for CO₂ Use in RFNBO Production: What Makes a Fuel an RFNBO?
by Timothy Daniel* (Rimba, Inc., special for Advanced Biofuels USA) Under the EU Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II), Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs) are defined as “liquid or gaseous fuels which are used in the transport sector other than biofuels
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Integrated Waste-to-Fuel and Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the synergistic thermo-microbial-electrochemical (T-MEC) approach for converting food waste to jet fuel blendstocks while treating HTL wastewater. This integrated system aims to improve carbon yield and reduce waste processing costs compared to anaerobic digestion. Microbial
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Speed of Lightning, Roar of Thunder: 8 Underdog Stories That Punch Above Their Weight
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... These are the stories that matter in the long-haul, but they don’t always come gift-wrapped with a PR Newswire bow. ... 1. Simplifyber: $12M Series A for Biomaterials in Apparel ... In Plain Language: Wearing bio-based clothing every day is
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen and Biofuel Setbacks Force Air NZ to Chart New Emissions Course
by Jonathan Milne (newsroom) An Air NZ-Airbus initiative to build a 100-seater hydrogen plane has stalled, coming just after Meridian shelved its big Southern Green Hydrogen project -- The delayed arrival of Air NZ's eight new fuel-efficient Boeing 787-10s is one of
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Unveils Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant
(OMV) OMV's first-time production of green hydrogen on a commercial scale; OMV has successfully started-up its plant in Schwechat near Vienna with an annual production of up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen; It contributes to the production of more sustainable fuels
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Joins NavHyS Project to Advance Liquid Hydrogen Innovation in Shipping
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore (BV) is pleased to announce its participation in NavHyS, a new European research project dedicated to advancing the use of liquid hydrogen (LH₂) in maritime applications. Funded by the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, NavHyS brings
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Is the Transition to Renewable Energy Sustainable for Humans?
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) France’s General Accountability Office, in French Cour des Comptes, the public comptroller which rational organization dates back to Napoleonic times (1807 precisely), has recently published a 260-page report on the biogas value chain public support strategy, unusually
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Global and Hanwha Corporation E&C Division to Collaborate on Cost-Effective Clean Hydrogen Production Using Biogas from Wastewater Treatment Facilities
(Utility Global) Utility Global, Inc. (“Utility”), a global leader in economic clean hydrogen production, announced that it will partner with Hanwha Corporation E&C Division (“Hanwha”) to carry out a Pre-FEED (preliminary front-end engineering and design) study for the deployment of its
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Biogas Upgrading to Renewable Natural Gas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Explore biomethanation as a cost-effective method to upgrade biogas to pipeline quality renewable natural gas (RNG). This process uses naturally occurring organisms and hydrogen to convert CO2 in biogas to methane, potentially increasing production by 60-70%.
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies: Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition Challenges and Market Trends
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies’ (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) Antwerp platform provides an update on its investments for the future and announces plan to reconfigure its petrochemicals operations to strengthen competitiveness. A key industrial site for TotalEnergies for more than 75 years, the Antwerp
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Practical Guide for Approval of Ammonia- or Hydrogen-Fuelled Ships
by Linda Sigrid Hammer (DNV) As the maritime industry moves towards zero-emission operations, ammonia and hydrogen are gradually emerging as suitable ship fuels due to their carbon-free emissions. These new fuels require a change of mindset in terms of design, operations and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Artificial Photosynthesis: Researchers Mimic Plants
(Universität Würzburg) ... If humans could imitate photosynthesis, it would have many advantages. The free energy from the sun could be used to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and use it to build carbohydrates and other useful substances. It would
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
NTPC Green Energy Signs MoU with Honeywell UOP to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(PSU Watch) NTPC Green Energy has signed an MoU with Honeywell UOP India Pvt Ltd to explore the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step toward decarbonizing India’s aviation sector --NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly-owned subsidiary
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Low-Energy Wastewater Treatment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Discover the M-BREWW project’s innovative approach to transform wastewater treatment from an energy consumer to a producer. Their system integrates a cloth filter anaerobic membrane bioreactor (CFAnMBR), ammonia ion exchange, and electrolysis to recover energy and
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
KFUPM Launches Research Project to Improve Green Hydrogen Feasibility
(Arab News) Project aims to reduce the cost of producing the element to make the process more economically viable; Uses a portable solar panel to power a process known as water splitting, which separates the hydrogen atoms from oxygen in water RIYADH: A
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s March 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This ABLC presentation deck highlights Haffner’s Hypergas technology for clean fuels and decarbonization solutions from residual biomass, backed by 31 years of experience. Presented by Nathalie Ionesco, Haffner Energy Inc COO, the guide details their proprietary
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Biogas Groups Comment on New Updates to Proposed California LCFS Amendments
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) California Air Resources Board on April 4 released a third set of proposed changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. More than 80 public comments were filed ahead of an April 21 deadline, including
April 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Lhyfe Confirms Record €149 Million Subsidy from the French Government for One of Its Largest Upcoming Production Sites
(Lhyfe) Named “Green Horizon”, this large-scale project had been selected by the European Commission to join the exclusive list of strategic transnational projects for Europe (IPCEI) Following the French Prime Minister’s signature, Marc Ferracci, Minister for Industry and Energy, confirmed[1] the grant
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
HYDGEN & University of North Bengal Announce Research Collaboration on Low-Cost Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Generation
(Fuel Cells Works) HYDGEN, a Singapore & Indian-based leader in hydrogen electrolyzer technology, has entered into a research collaboration agreement with the University of North Bengal (NBU), a premier research and development institution in India. The partnership, set to run from March
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
HDF Energy, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, PLN and ASDP Join Forces to Decarbonize the Maritime Sector with Hydrogen Solutions
(HDF Energy/Actus Newswire) In a significant step towards supporting Indonesia's energy transition goals, PT HDF Energy Indonesia - a subsidiary of HDF Energy - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MoT), state-owned electric utility PT
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
First Offshore Hydrogen-Ammonia-Methanol Platform Begins Trial Operation in China
by Ajsa Habibic Offshore Energy) The first offshore platform for the integrated production of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol has been constructed in Yantai, China, and is set to commence the trial operation, state-owned energy enterprise China Energy Investment Corporation revealed. The
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Unlocking a New Source of Clean Hydrogen from UK Wastewater
(Levidian) Manchester biogas to hydrogen pilot demonstrates potential for sewage waste to be used as a sustainable feed source for hydrogen production; Potential for UK sewage waste to produce 75,000 tonnes of hydrogen per year - enough to power over 40% of
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to World Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck introduces World Energy as a low-carbon solutions pioneer working with hard-to-abate sectors to meet net-zero commitments through sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, and advanced biofuels. Their SAF production uses HEFA technology with a
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Investment in US Synthetic Fuel Manufacturer Infinium
(Mitsui) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has invested in Infinium Holdings, Inc. ("Infinium") Series C funding round. Infinium is a US based leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels technology
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Gyeongnam Province, Aims to Build Liquid Hydrogen Demonstration Facility for Ships by 2027
by Hoyoung Choi (Gyeongnam CBS (Google Translation)) Establishment of performance and safety verification system for eco-friendly cryogenic equipment for ships -- Gyeongsangnam-do Province announced on the 10th that it will push forward with the second year of the project this year
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Accelerating e-Methanol Production in Collaboration with Topsoe in the US Midwest
(Worley) We’ve entered into a collaboration with decarbonization technology expert Topsoe to accelerate standardized, modular e-Methanol production plants in the US Midwest. -- Our partnership aims to support the shipping industry transition to low carbon fuels while addressing growing demand, with each
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Cassidy, Graham Introduce Latest Version of Trade Manufacturing Policy to Hold China Accountable
(Office of Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA)) U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced the latest version of the Foreign Pollution Fee Act to level the playing field for American manufacturers and workers by holding non-market economies like China accountable
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Expander Proceeds with Carseland Bio-Synfuels Project
(Expander Energy/CISION) Expander Energy Inc. ("Expander"), is pleased to announce that Expander intends to proceed with the Carseland Bio-Synfuels project. -- Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV: CMC) ("Cielo") has publicly announced that it intends to transition away from Bio-Synthetic fuels to its first
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. SAF Market To Hit $7 Billion by 2030
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Study predicts a nearly sevenfold growth -- A new report predicts the U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will grow to a value of $6.97 billion by the end of the decade. The study by management consultancy
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Future of Natural Hydrogen North America 2025 --- June 4-5, 2025 --- Irving, TX
With the momentum rapidly growing, ACI is gearing up for The Future of Natural Hydrogen North America set for June 4th and 5th in Irving, Texas. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and investors to delve into the latest
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
HyCentA and AVL Collaborate to Revolutionize Hydrogen Technology Testing
(HyCentA) HyCentA Research GmbH and AVL List GmbH are joining forces to develop groundbreaking measurement and testing technologies for hydrogen applications through the ReMET project. Graz, Austria (March 28, 2025) -- HyCentA Research GmbH, Austria's leading non-university research institute for hydrogen technologies, and
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port to Begin Green Hydrogen Production by August: DPA Chairman
(ANI News) Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, said on Saturday (April 5, 2025) that the authority will start the production of Green Hydrogen by the end of August this year. "Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ecosystem
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Sustainable Fuels: Myths Vs Truths
(SUSTAIN Fuels) ... One more immediate alternative which is often overlooked is sustainable fuel. It’s an option which could reduce our emissions by more than 80% with an almost immediate roll out on our forecourts and into the existing fleet out
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DG Fuels presented its patented technology for high carbon conversion SAF production, boasting zero CI and low costs. Their Louisiana project is nearing FID in 2025, with presold capacity. DG Fuels aims for the lowest unit
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center, Promoting International Joint Research with the American Register of Shipping
(Pusan (Google Translation)) Busan National University Hydrogen Ship Technology Center and American Register of Shipping Promote International Joint Research -- Pusan National University (President Choi Jae-won) Hydrogen Ship Technology Center announced that it signed an 'Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Joint
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Fincantieri and Viking Announce the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Sign Contracts for Two New Units
(Fincantieri) Fincantieri and Viking announced today the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, the “Viking Libra”. The vessel is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard, with delivery
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
ABO Energy Explores Hydrogen and Synthetic Fuel Production in Oulu, Finland
(Oulu) The German ABO Energy group has been granted a planning reservation to build a hydrogen production plant in Oulu in northern Finland. In the preliminary plan, the new hydrogen plant would have an electrolyser with a maximum capacity of 600
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Engineering behind the First Hydrogen-Powered Helicopter Flight
by Elan Head (Vertical Magazine) When United Therapeutics subsidiary Unither Bioélectronique revealed its hydrogen-powered helicopter prototype at the Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Forum 80 in May 2024, VP of program management Mikaël Cardinal said that its first hover was “hopefully imminent.” Ten months
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF and Forestal Collaborate on Advanced e-Methanol Production Using OASE® Technology
(BASF) Forestal will utilize BASF's proprietary OASE® technology for efficient CO2 removal in the production of e-methanol; Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project with a daily capacity of 156 metric tons of e-methanol -- BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. (Forestal) have signed an early
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Synata Bio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synata Bio upcycles waste gases via proprietary gas fermentation into valuable commodities like fuels and chemicals. Their CCU system aims for incremental margin and reduces CO2 emissions. Their first commercial plant, the Sylonto JV in China,
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy-Rich Developing Nations Priced out of Shipping’s $1.6 Trillion Energy Transition Opportunity
(UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A new study released today by UMAS and UCL Energy Institute Shipping and Oceans Research Group shows that poor access to funding and higher costs of capital in developing countries could almost double the prices
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Hopes Shudder Amid Spate of Bankruptcies
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
OOMCO's Biodiesel Sales Top 2mln Litres in Oman during 2024
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Popular biodiesel products marketed by fuel retailers in Oman are the B5 and B20 blends -- Underscoring growing, domestic customer demand for alternative fuels, leading fuel marketing company Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG (OOMCO) has revealed that
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
New Report Explores Hydrogen’s Role in Clean Transport
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)) The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) today releases 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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Panama to Incentivize Low-Emission Shipping with New Priority Passage Program
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has unveiled a new initiative that prioritizes vessels running on low-carbon fuels and ships fitted with energy-efficient technologies, aiming to ‘fortify’ its own as well as global shipping decarbonization goals. Dubbed the
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Opens Second Round of Zero-Emission Shipbuilding Subsidy Program DEADLINE May 20, 2025
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism launched the second round of applications for its Zero Emission Shipbuilding Program, offering up to ¥6.5 billion (¥500 million in the first year) to support production facilities
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Launches Japan's First Hydrogen-Fueled Tugboat
(Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation/PR Times (Google Translation)) Increasing the power output of hydrogen-mixed combustion engines and making ship steel greener -- Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yukio Okumura) launched Japan's first hydrogen-fueled tugboat at
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Cielo Announces Relocation of First Planned Facility to British Columbia and Provides Update on Proposed Asset Acquisition and Corporate Matters
(Cielo Waste Solutions/Globe Newswire) Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (TSXV:CMC; OTC PINK:CWSFF) (“Cielo” or the “Company”) provides an update on certain business and corporate matters. -- First Planned Waste to Fuels Facility – Scrap Railway Ties to Green Hydrogen In light of changes in market conditions, the
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) • During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. Tested pathways to SAF include methanol-to-jet, ethanol-to-jet (ETJ), and renewable HEFA naphtha-with-ethanol-to-jet (NETJ). In the ETJ mode,
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis focuses on expanding markets, strengthening rural America, and achieving energy dominance through corn ethanol 2.0 and other green fuels including SAF. They highlight the potential of ethanol (EtOH) as a marine fuel, with testing completed
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF Commissions 54-Megawatt Water Electrolyzer
(BASF) Annual capacity of up to 8,000 metric tons of hydrogen; Key step in the ramp-up of products with a reduced carbon footprint; Direct integration of the technology into a chemical production environment is a world first Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer has
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Hy2Gen Milestone for Canadian Project: Impact Study and Timeline
(Hy2Gen) • Hy2gen submits project notice for renewable ammonia plant to receive “go ahead” by Quebec’s Minister of the Environment, Fighting Against Climate Change and Wildlife and Parks for construction. Hy2gen’s project COURANT was awarded 307 MW of electricity last year to
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
PowerCell Secures 2 MW Order for M2Power 250 Systems in Maritime Sector
(PowerCell) PowerCell has received a groundbreaking first order for its M2Power 250 system from a leading European shipyard valued at SEK 150 million. This milestone marks the first commercial sale of a fully integrated methanol-to-power solution, an innovative technology launched in
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Feedstock Diversity and Flexibility Key to Sustainable Fuels
(Biofuels International) ... Many SAF projects struggle with feedstocks that are too expensive, too scarce, or both. Today SAF is overwhelmingly produced using the hydro-processed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) process, which converts waste fats, oils and greases from sources like used
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
MGC Commences Construction of Methanol Production Demonstration Facility Utilizing Diverse Gases including CO2, Industrial By-product Gases
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical) Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Fujii) today announced it has commenced construction of a methanol production demonstration facility (hereinafter referred to as “the Demonstration Facility”) within its Mizushima Plant. The
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Vast Secures AUD 700,000 Grant from Australia-Singapore Initiative for Decarbonising Shipping to Progress World-First South Australia Solar Fuels Project
(Vast/Globe Newswire) HyFuel Solar Refinery Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Vast Renewables Limited (Vast) (Nasdaq: VSTE), has been awarded AUD 700,000 through the Australia-Singapore Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative for maritime and port operations. The funding will progress the development of South
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels is focused on converting waste to renewable natural gas (RNG), methanol, and dimethyl ether (DME). They aim to produce over 200 million gallons per year by 2030. Their process involves anaerobic digestion of waste
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Chevron Exec Says Company ‘More Wait-and-See’ on IRA-Related Investments
by Geert De Lombaerde (Oil & Gas Journal) Chief financial officer Eimear Bonner tells a Piper Sandler conference uncertainty around the climate for renewables means the energy giant will remain disciplined with its spending. -- The chief financial officer of Chevron Corp., Houston,
March 30, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Nexus PMG Project Delivery Services
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nexus PMG offers project delivery services including engineering, commercial development, and FEED packages. They support projects like a green hydrogen facility producing 5,000 metric tons per year. Their approach includes developing FEED packages to achieve FID,
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Secures Australian Hydrogen Headstart Funding, Strengthening Commitment to Green Ammonia
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners – a global leader in renewable energy investments – has been successful in the Australian Government’s first hydrogen funding round for its Murchison Green Hydrogen project -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its CI Energy
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port in Gujarat to Launch India's First Green Hydrogen Plant. Key Details
(India Today) India is making a major leap towards clean energy, with Kandla Port set to become the first in the country to host a Green Hydrogen manufacturing facility. The project is expected to be operational by June 2025, marking a
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Metacon Completes the 50 MW Hydrogen Project Contract with Motor Oil Hellas by Closing Agreement for Additional 20 MW Capacity
(Metacon) Metacon AB (publ) communicated 4 March 2025 that we had been appointed as supplier for an additional 20 MW hydrogen production unit for the Motor Oil (Hellas) Corinth Refineries S.A. (Motor Oil) planned 50 MW electrolysis plant in Corinth, Greece.
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies’ Pilot Demonstrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Pathways
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) o During a five-month pilot, the company demonstrated that its Flexiforming technology can produce high-quality 100% synthetic SAF from multiple renewable feedstocks. o Tested pathways to SAF include methanol-to-jet, ethanol-to-jet (ETJ), and renewable HEFA naphtha-with-ethanol-to-jet (NETJ). o In
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Q&A: Hydrogen CEO on Branding, Tax Credits and Natural Gas
by Shelby Webb (E&E News Energywire) The head of the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association spoke about the state of his industry as the Trump administration reshapes U.S. energy priorities. One gas dominated conversations at the global energy conference here last
March 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Hydrogen Industry Forum --- April 9, 2025 --- Rabat, Morocco
Green Hydrogen A Growth Molecule: Committed to a dynamic of economic diversification, Morocco has for decades fostered major industries that carry its ambitions as a prosperous nation. Automotive, aeronautics, and now hydrogen: the kingdom is laying the groundwork to carve out
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress
(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges
March 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Announces that H2 bois SA Has Signed an Essential Contract for the Development of a Biomass-Based Hydrogen, Electricity and Biochar Production Plant in Switzerland
(Haffner Energy) - First positive impact to date of the start of production of mobility-grade green hydrogen at the Marolles site (Marne County, Grand Est Region). - First decisive step towards the development of a 720-kg/day production plant for hydrogen, electricity
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Baltic Exchange Introduces Biofuel Blends in Latest Expansion of Its Emissions Calculator
(Baltic Exchange) Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs. Biodiesel, bio-LNG, bio-LPG,
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Sign Agreement to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
(ABB) Collaboration sets ABB as preferred supplier of modular and standard electrical substations, with future scope for automation solutions; Agreement will enable Charbone Hydrogen to progress green hydrogen production in both Canada and the United States; Supports the Québec government’s 2030 energy roadmap
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Tasmania's First Green Hydrogen Production and Research Facility Launches in Hobart
(Blue Economy Cooperative Research Center) Green hydrogen will be produced for the first time in Tasmania, following today’s launch of the Blue Economy CRC’s Hydrogen Production and Research Facility. The Hydrogen Production and Research Facility is Tasmania’s first green hydrogen production plant and supports
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Approves a €400 Million Austrian State Aid Scheme, and a €36 Million Lithuanian State Aid Scheme, to Support Renewable Hydrogen Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €400 million Austrian State aid scheme, and a €36 million Lithuanian State aid scheme, to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool for the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Utility Achieves Industry-First Hydrogen Production Using Steel Manufacturing Off-Gases
(Utility/CISION) Onsite hydrogen production using industrial off-gases now offers a commercially viable, economic clean energy for heavy industry -- Utility, the leader in affordable, reliable and clean hydrogen solutions that drive a profitable energy transition for hard-to-abate industries worldwide, today announced the
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany: TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces on Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Leuna Refinery
(TotalEnergies) 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen supplied to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery; 300,000 tons a year of CO2 emissions prevented at the Leuna refinery; The largest green hydrogen contract with an electrolyzer in Germany -- In line with its 2030 ambition
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Development of the World's Best Ammonia Catalyst, the Core of the Hydrogen Economy
(Kaist Research News) Hydrogen production using renewable energy is a key technology for eco-friendly energy and chemical production . However, hydrogen produced in this way is difficult to store and transport , so research is being conducted worldwide to store hydrogen in the form
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil and Norway Unveil Green Shipping Corridor Plan
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Sdn Bhd Collaborate under a Joint Development Agreement for Detailed Feasibility Study Award for Low-Carbon Fuel Production Facility in Malaysia
(FuelCell Energy) • The collaborative journey for both FuelCell Energy and MHB started with a memorandum of understanding in February 2023 on developing hydrogen production facilities across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. The collaboration, under the Joint Development Agreement, will support a Detailed
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
HIF Global Awarded First U.S. Approval for e-Fuels Design Pathway
(HIF Global/PR Newswire) e-Fuels leader approved for Tier II design pathway under California LCFS -- HIF Global, the leader in highly innovative fuels, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the first U.S. approval for an e-Fuels pathway. The Tier
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Lays Out State Aid Push to Stoke Green Investments Public Comment DEADLINE: April 25, 2025
by Francesca Micheletti and Aude van den Hove (Politico) State aid rules underpinning the Clean Industrial Deal aim to boost renewable power, decarbonization and clean tech. -- New European Union state aid rules would allow governments to speed up aid to renewable
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Mobile Bioreactor Systems for Renewable Natural Gas Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Kevin Harrison from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory aims to scale down a hydrogen-biomethanation system into a mobile RD&D platform to enable faster research, IP development & validation, and improved gas mass transfer
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
UBCO, FortisBC Celebrate Launch of Hydrogen Research Lab
(University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus) H2LAB is built to advance hydrogen energy research by developing practical low-carbon solutions -- With its doors now officially open, UBC Okanagan’s new hydrogen research laboratory (H2LAB) is set to become a key hub for clean
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels of the Future Made In Australia
(Office of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) The Albanese Government is delivering $250 million to accelerate the pace of Australia’s growing domestic Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) industry. This funding is part of the $1.7 billion Future
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Morocco Selects Five Investors for $31.9 Billion Green Hydrogen Projects
by Adil Faouzi (Morocco World News) These projects follow two earlier agreements signed in October 2024 between Morocco and France, witnessed by King Mohammed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron. -- Morocco’s green hydrogen ambitions took an epochal step forward as Prime Minister
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Breakthrough in Clean Energy: Palladium Nanosheets Pave Way for Affordable Hydrogen
(Tokyo University of Science) Scientists develop a low-cost palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that matches platinum's performance in hydrogen production -- Hydrogen energy is emerging as a key driver of a clean, sustainable future, offering a zero-emission alternative to fossil fuels. Although it is
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
MoC Inked for India’s First Integrated API, Green Hydrogen, Ethanol Facility in Himachal
(Statesman News Service) Initially, the project would require 30 MW green hydrogen in the first phase and in the coming time it would have requirement of 50 MW green hydrogen. -- Memorandum of Commitment (MoC) was signed here on Wednesday in the
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to High-Performance Anaerobic Membrane Bioreactors for Waste to Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Lance Schideman from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, focuses on a cloth filter anaerobic membrane bioreactor (CFAnMBR) for municipal wastewater treatment. The CFAnMBR technology achieves high flux with low cleaning energy, resolving
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Develops Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual
(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
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Cost-Effective and Sustainable Solutions for Fleets Amid Evolving Energy Needs
(Trillium/ACT News) With increasingly complex and varying regulations along with additional sustainability goals and initiatives, fleets can often face uncertainty when navigating the cleanest available heavy-duty vehicle technologies and fuels. Often clean vehicles come with a significant price tag when compared
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Joins International e-methane Alliance e-NG Coalition - Aiming to Decarbonize Energy and Transport Industries
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on March 1 2025, it joined the e-NG Coalition (Note 1), an international alliance that aims to accelerate the development and use of e-methane (Note
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Red Sea Global Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Kingdom for the First Time
(Red Sea Global) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is being made available to all airlines operating at Red Sea International Airport. The SAF used at the Red Sea International airport will reduce the produced carbon emissions resulting directly from each aircraft that uses
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
World Engineering Day: Engine Innovation's Role in Sustainable Development
by Tom Watson (Tenneco/Engine Technology Forum) ... As we mark World Engineering Day on March 4, it prompts me to reflect on how advancements in engine technology have contributed to broader societal goals. The evolution of internal combustion engines (ICE) over the past century has
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Lloyd’s Register Fuel Advisory Body Reports Significant Increase in Biofuel Usage to Meet GHG Reduction Targets
(Ship Management) The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) highlights a significant increase in biofuel usage, primarily driven by EU and IMO regulations, including the Mediterranean SOx (Sulphur Oxides) Emission Control Area (SECA) coming
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Researchers Set New Benchmark in Solar Hydrogen Production Efficiency
(Xinhua News Agency/CGTN) A team of Chinese researchers has achieved a record solar hydrogen production efficiency of 10.36 percent, sustained for over a month, paving the way for large-scale green hydrogen production, Science and Technology Daily reported on Saturday. According to a
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This deck provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes the need for sustainable marine fuels to
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The State of Advanced Biorefineries/The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Advanced Biorefineries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)... This week, the complex and high-value world of advanced biorefineries where advanced technologies unlock high-value markets and/or low-cost inputs. We're joined this week by Aether Fuels VP Claudio Bertelli and SixRing CTO Markus Weissenberger — so,
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430 million
(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
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
NRCan Clean Fuels Call for Proposals Now Open for Expressions of Interest DEADLINE April 8, 2025
(Natural Resources Canada) Clean Fuels Call for Proposals -- The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) – Clean Fuels Call for Proposals (“the Call”) will target research and development, pilot, and demonstration proposals that support the development of sustainable, cost-effective technologies critical to Canada’s
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Artificial Photosynthesis Converts Organic Waste into Useful Pharmaceuticals and Energy
(Nagoya University/Phys.org) A research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University has developed a method of artificial photosynthesis that uses sunlight and water to produce energy and valuable organic compounds, including pharmaceutical materials, from
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Plazen-Dongseo Power to Build 100,000-Ton Annual Clean Methanol Production Facility in Taebaek City
by Lee Sang-bok (Plagen (Google Translation)) - Ssangyong Construction, Hanbit Energy, and Infrastructure Frontier Asset Management also participated. - Taebaek City, whose population is decreasing due to mine closure, transforms into a clean energy city -- Plazen will build a clean methanol
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren start the authorization process for a circular methanol and hydrogen plant in Italy based on NEXTCHEM's NX Circular™ technology
(Group MAIRE) NEXTCHEM's NX CircularTM waste-to-energy gasification technology allows Eni’s Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery to produce synthesis gas converted to low-carbon circular methanol and hydrogen for green mobility and clean energy The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tons per
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €2.3 Billion Finnish State Aid Scheme to Foster the Transition to a Net-Zero Economy
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved a €2.3 billion Finnish scheme to support investments in strategic sectors and to help industrial companies to decarbonise their production processes. The scheme contributes to the achievement of the priorities of the European Commission
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Haffner Energy Successfully Commissioned Its Hydrogen-from-Biomass Production unit in Marolles, France – a Breakthrough for the Hydrogen Industry
(Haffner Energy) - Commissioning of the world's first plant producing hydrogen from solid biomass at the Marolles site (Champagne region, France). - Unique thermochemical process that significantly reduces green hydrogen costs. -“Super green” 1 hydrogen available for commercial use beginning the second half of 2025. Haffner
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
HyLion Network: e-Methanol for CO2-Reduced Supply Chains
(MHP) In Scotland, partners in the HyLion network plan to produce CO2-reduced hydrogen from renewable energies in the near future and then convert it into e-methanol Planned use in shipping, aviation, and motorsport for applications in the UK and Europe MHP is
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Air Products Exits US Green Hydrogen and SAF Projects in $3.1bn Write-down
by Charlie Currie (H2 View) Air Products has axed a 35-tonne US green hydrogen plant and exited a hydrogen-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project as part of a $3.1bn write-down just weeks after investors ousted its former CEO. It has also said
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom Starts Construction of Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi Refinery
(OMV Petrom) The new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) unit will have a production capacity of 250,000 tons of sustainable fuels per year, starting in 2028; With this EUR 750 mn investment, OMV Petrom integrates sustainable fuel production at
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Royal Air Force Trials Alternative Fuels
(Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force has trialled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to support current capabilities. The trial, which was called Project ESTER and took place at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, was conducted by squadrons of the RAF's Support Force. Five
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrexia Signs MOU with YamatoH2E to Tap into Hydrogen Market in Japan
(Hydrexia/PR Newswire) In connection with the ongoing Smart Energy Week 2025 - H2 & FC EXPO in Tokyo, Hydrexia Singapore Pte Ltd., a wholly owned company of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading global hydrogen technology solution provider, and Yamato H2Energy Japan (YamatoH2E), a leading system integrator and project
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Aslan Energy Capital Signs MOU to Supply 100,000 TPA of Sustainable Hydrogen from its Sonora, Mexico facility to California-Based CalYan XGH Inc
(Asian Energy Capital/PR Newswire) Aslan Energy Capital (Aslan) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to supply 100,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of sustainable hydrogen from its green hydrogen project development in Sonora, Mexico, to California-based CalYan XGH Inc. This agreement marks a
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Sungrow Expands Electrolysis Testing Capacity to 30MW in China to Boost Green Hydrogen Development
(Fuel Cells Works) Sungrow Hydrogen, a prominent Chinese electrolyser manufacturer, has recently expanded its testing capacity to an impressive 30MW at its empirical platform in China. This expansion includes the addition of a 10MW+ alkaline electrolyser testing platform and a 2.5MW
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany Backs Morocco’s OCP Green Hydrogen Plant with $32 Million
(North Africa Post) Germany is backing Morocco’s green hydrogen production with a $32 million (€30 million) investment in OCP Group’s green hydrogen plant in Jorf. The funding by the German PtX Development Fund is intended to support sustainable fertilizer manufacturing, according
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
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