(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sponsored South Korea SAF experts to tour the U.S. alcohol-to-jet Fuel (ATJ) technology supply chain. Participants met with stakeholders ranging from low-carbon intensity (CI) corn farmers to ATJ SAF production technology companies
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Back TO HOME1st for a Japanese Electric Power Company: MOL Conducts Technical Trial Voyage Using Biofuel 'B30' on Coal Carrier Serving Hokuriku Electric Power
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on June 26, it refueled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK (Note 1) with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea. The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power
June 30, 2025 Read Full Article
New Maersk Vessel Class to Enter Service
(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has named the first vessel in a series of 17,480 TEU vessels equipped with dual-fuel methanol propulsion. The naming event took place on 18 June at Hyundai Heavy Industries’ (HHI) yard in Ulsan, South Korea. The
June 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Hybrid Tech Bridges the Gap between ICE and All-Electric
by Kami Buchholz (Engine Technology Forum/Power Progress) The internal combustion engine (ICE) has served as an indispensable power source for on-highway and off-highway vehicles for decades. While the ICE continues to showcase an attitude of sustainability as a standalone provider of
June 18, 2025 Read Full Article
NH3, Pilbara Ports and Oceania to Explore Ammonia Bunkering Operations
(Manifold Times) Trio signed a non-binding JDA to establish low-emissions ammonia bunkering operations to service iron ore carriers at Port of Dampier in Australia by 2030. -- NH3 Clean Energy (NH3) on Tuesday (10 June) said it it has signed a non-binding
June 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Design Development of 150K CBM Class Ultra Large Ammonia Carrier
by WOO Jaeyoon (Mainichi Keizai) Hanwha Ocean has decided to focus its efforts on developing ultra-large ammonia carriers, which are environmentally friendly vessels. By taking the lead in future eco-friendly ship technology, the company plans to shake off China's pursuit and take
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Intelligent Energy and IBT Sign Collaboration Agreement to Develop 100kW Fuel Cell Generator for Korean Market
(Intelligent Energy) Intelligent Energy, a leading UK-based fuel cell technology company, and IBT, a South Korean energy solutions / battery provider, are pleased to announce the signing of a collaboration agreement to jointly develop a 100kW hydrogen fuel cell-based generator, certified
June 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Ulsan City Designates Ammonia Bunkering Regulatory Free Zone
by Jeong Min-jo (Busan Economic Daily/Google Translation) Ulsan City has been finally designated as the 'Ulsan Ammonia Bunkering Regulatory Free Zone'. This designation is expected to contribute to the creation of an eco-friendly shipbuilding industry ecosystem based on ammonia based on shipbuilding
May 29, 2025 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Mipo Leads the Ammonia-Propelled Ship Market
(HD Hyundai Mipo) Agreement to apply ammonia propulsion engine to 4 multipurpose liquefied gas carriers -- Leading the next-generation eco-friendly shipbuilding market, including the start of construction of LCO2 carriers HD Hyundai Mipo (CEO Hyung-Kwan Kim), an affiliate of HD Korea Shipbuilding &
May 23, 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
Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
May 09, 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
Why California Usually Pays More at the Pump for Gasoline
by Anne Miranda and Tara Bennett-Chirico (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Retail prices for regular grade gasoline in California are consistently higher than in any other state in the continental United States, often exceeding the national average by more than
May 06, 2025 Read Full Article
2025: The Year of SAF Mandates
(Argus Media) An Argus overview on SAF regulations, market fundamentals and prices READ MORE
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Eyes Global Feed Market with Soaring DDGS Output
(UkAgroConsult/S&P Global) Brazil’s booming corn ethanol industry is driving a surge in dried distillers grains with solubles production, and producers — especially in Mato Grosso state — are teaming up with local authorities to open new international markets, with a major
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Korea-US Agree to Promote Construction of Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Route… OOC Closes
(Khan (Google Translation)) A 'green shipping route' crossing the Pacific Ocean between Korea and the United States will be established in 2027. A preliminary feasibility study is also being conducted with the goal of conducting a pilot operation of a green
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
ASEAN and Canada Study Finds Southeast Asia Could Be a Key SAF Producer and Exporter
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Incheon Petrochemical Debuts B30 Marine Biofuel Supply in South Korea
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Energy and chemical company SK Incheon Petrochemical, a subsidiary of South Korea’s conglomerate SK Group, has launched the first domestic production and supply of B30 biofuel for the shipping sector. The company started supplying B30 marine fuel
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
China Pivots to Europe for Used Cooking Oil Exports as Tariffs Hit Shipments to US
by Chen Aizhu and Trixie Sher Li Yap (Reuters) China's used cooking oil (UCO) exports to the United States, its largest buyer, are set to plunge in coming months due to steep tariffs, forcing sellers to divert shipments to Europe and
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
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
Ulsan Port Authority Leads Efforts on Marine Biofuel Adoption as IMO Regulations Tighten
(American Journal of Transportation) In a major push toward decarbonizing maritime logistics, President Jae-young Byeon of the Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) and Chief Executive Sun-bae Hong of the Korea Maritime Cooperation Center (KMC) jointly announced the successful conclusion of the “2nd
April 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Syzygy Plasmonics' Unit Sets New Standard for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Efficiency
(Syzygy Plasmonics/PR Newswire) New pathway makes maximum use of renewable methane and much higher yield for the same amount of biogas by utilizing CO2 in feedstock -- Syzygy Plasmonics has successfully completed performance testing of the world's largest all-electric GHG e-Reforming™ demonstration
April 21, 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
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
Desmet Awarded Contract by LG-ENI Biorefining for HVO Pretreatment Plant in South Korea
(Desmet) We are proud to announce that Desmet has been awarded a new contract by LG-ENI Biorefining, a joint venture between LG Chem and ENI Italy. In collaboration with the main contractor GS Engineering & Construction, we will deliver the HVO pretreatment plant
April 08, 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
Analysis-Asia's Green Jet Fuel Ambitions Exceed Demand, Heralding Exports
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/Yahoo!) Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil executives and analysts said. Planned SAF production could
March 17, 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
Haejin Gong, Establishing Blue Bond Foundation for Eco-friendly Transformation of Shipping Industry
(Korea Ocean Business Corporation (Google Translation)) Korea Ocean Business Corporation (President Byung-Gil Ahn, hereinafter referred to as ‘Korea Ocean Business Corporation’) announced on the 4th that it recently established a Sustainable Finance Framework and received official certification from DNV*, a global
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
Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Ethanol Exports
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production.
March 04, 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
Establishment of a Joint Venture for the Production and Sale of Bioethanol and Other Products from Woody Biomass
(Sumitomo Corporation) Nippon Paper Industries, Sumitomo Corporation and Green Earth Institute aim for the stable supply of raw materials for domestically produced SAF, with production starting in 2027 -- Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director:
February 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express Marks Significant Milestone with Naming of First Owned Newbuilding Vessel “ONE Sparkle”
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) is pleased to announce a significant milestone in its corporate history with the naming of ONE Sparkle, the company's first owned and operated newbuilding container vessel. Says Jeremy Nixon, CEO, "The naming of ONE Sparkle
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts First Biofuel Bunkering in Japan
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonization efforts. -- At the Port of Yokohama, the M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
US and China Lead G20 in Search for Hydrogen Fuels
by Sean Barton (University of Sheffield) The US and China are leading the G20 in efforts to develop hydrogen fuels, according to new research from the University of Sheffield. -- The United States and China have the most advanced hydrogen economies
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive Begins SAF Production at Its Plant in Gela (Sicily), Capable of Meeting One Third of Europe’s Demand
(Eni) Enilive announces the commissioning of its first plant to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Gela biorefinery, in Sicily. -- Production has started at the plant, which has a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, representing almost a third of the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Korean Researchers Develop Technology for Syngas Conversion to Ethanol
by Lee Jong-hyun (Chosun Biz) Breakthrough in efficient carbon conversion opens doors to renewable energy solutions -- ... A research team led by Professor Jang In-seop from the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
South Korea Launches $680m Green Fuel Infrastructure Fund
by Moyoun Jin (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $25 Million to Advance the U.S. Aquaculture Industry for Biomass Production in the Deep Ocean Concept Paper Submission DEADLINE February 13, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)) Program aims to establish a U.S.-led offshore seaweed biomass industry capable of contributing to energy, agriculture, and industrial markets -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Why Hydrogen Engines Face a Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World
(AZO CleanTech) In 2025, Europe's second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1 g of CO2/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Energy Takes Flight with First European Export of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(SK Innovation News) First Korean refiner to export SAF to Europe, completing global value chain just four months after commercial production; Positioned to lead in the European market following January’s mandatory SAF adoption, with plans for continued expansion domestically and internationally SK Energy
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier
(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia
(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A Partner to Accelerate the Development of eFuel Facilities
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A announce the entering into a collaboration agreement to accelerate the development of eFuel facilities outside of Europe, in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The partnership aims to combine each party's expertise to evaluate opportunities for collaboration in
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Prioritizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in South Korea Could Benefit the Domestic Economy and Global Decarbonization Efforts
(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)) South Korea can lead the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry with its advanced recycling system and above-average waste recycling rate -- A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Glander International Bunkering Collaborates with SK Trading International for B24 Biofuel Supply
(Glander International Bunkering) Glander International Bunkering together with SK Trading International arranged the successful supply of 250 metric tons of Biofuel B24 in Singapore. This collaboration marks another important step toward reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. The delivery was made
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Hyundai to Collaborate with Ulsan, Guangzhou Governments on Hydrogen Tech
(Korea JoongAng Daily) Hyundai Motor, Korea's top automaker, signed an initial agreement with the southeastern city of Ulsan and the Chinese city of Guangzhou on Monday to facilitate the development of the global hydrogen ecosystem, according to its officials. Under the agreement,
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank Advances in Biofuel and Circular Economy Sectors
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Private Companies, Gyeonggi-do LP Gas Sales Association, and Korea DME Association Sign an Agreement for a Demonstration Project to Supply LPG-DME Blended Raw Material
(Bio Friends) Currently Proposing a Regulatory Sandbox for 12% DME Blending of LPG Fuel -- On November 18, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Bunker Fuel Hubs Report Problems with Cashew Nut-Based Biofuel Blends
by Jamey Bergman (Riviera) A Singapore-based fuel testing group has recommended that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends -- ’Several’ ships in the fuel bunkering hubs of Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems after apparently bunkering fuel blended with Cashew
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Aligning On Programs and Priorities
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader. ... Canada,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Ulsan City and Hyundai Motor Join Forces to Build a Hydrogen-friendly City
by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) Aim to Establish an Integrated Hydrogen Supply Chain -- In a significant move towards establishing a hydrogen economy, Ulsan City and Hyundai Motor have announced a collaborative effort to create the largest hydrogen-friendly city in Korea. On Nov. 12,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Install Carbon Capture Systems on Box Ships Too Young to Scrap
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
November 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association Launches to Transform Policy, Markets and Investment for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Across Asia
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association/PR Newswire) The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) officially launches today (November 7, 2024) in Singapore, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air,
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
News about Flex Fuel/Dual-Fuel Ships
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. In addition, dual-fuel ships are designed with the future in mind. In this article, we gather articles about these ship designs and
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
LR and Hyundai Heavy Industries Announce Approval in Principle for New Ammonia Dual-Fuel Container Ship
(Lloyd's Register) The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed an approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300 TEU Class ammonia powered dual-fuel container ship, as part of a joint development
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Hyundai Introduces INITIUM Concept for Hydrogen Fuel Cell EVs
by Erin O'Connor (NGT News) Hyundai Motor Company has unveiled its INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) concept during its “Clearly Committed” event held at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang in Seoul, South Korea. A Latin word meaning “beginning” or “first,” INITIUM provides a
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Hamburg and Shanghai Ports to Create Green Shipping Corridor
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. As informed, the MOU, inked on October 22, aims
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Clariant Signs MOU with DS Dansuk on Tonsil™ RNF Production for HVO/SAF
(Clariant) • MOU signing ceremony held with customer DS Dansuk to mark the commissioning of production of the adsorbents at Clariant’s Pohang site in Korea New dedicated production line for Tonsil RNF series, a high-performing adsorbent crucial for HVO/SAF production from used
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Hyundai Motor and Škoda Group to Collaborate on Hydrogen Advancement and Energy Efficient Solutions for Mobility
(Hyudai Motor) Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the Korea-Czech Business Summit in Prague; Both parties to cooperate in establishing a hydrogen economy and realizing a sustainable future mobility ecosystem; Škoda Group to explore hydrogen mobility
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Receives ABS AiP for Autonomous Tech for Ammonia-Fueled Ships
(Maritime Executive) South Korea’s shipbuilder HD Hyundai is proposing a novel approach to handle the management and operation of ammonia-fueled ships. The shipbuilding working with ABS is advancing the use of autonomous technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex Collaborate to Make the First Batch of CORSIA-Certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available for Purchase in Japan
(Neste) Neste, ITOCHU and GS Caltex have collaborated to make the first batch of CORSIA-eligible ISCC-certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for purchase at Narita International Airport in Japan. This is the first time that CORSIA-certified SAF was made available for
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai’s OCCS Retrofit Design Receives DNV’s Nod
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) South Korean companies HD Hyundai Marine Solution, HD Hyundai Engineering & Technology, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), and Hyundai Heavy Industries Power Systems have obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Korea's SK Energy to Start Commercial Operations of SAF Production Line
by Hyung-Kyu Kim (Korea Economic Daily) The refiner of SK Innovation is considering establishing a full SAF-dedicated production facility if demand rises fast enough -- SK Energy Co., South Korea’s largest oil refiner, is set to start commercial operations of a production line
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Anaergia Selected to Design and Build Biogas Facility in Jeju Island, South Korea
(Anaergia) Letter of Award received for Anaergia’s first project in South Korea -- Anaergia Inc.’s (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX: ANRG), subsidiary, Anaergia Singapore Pte. Ltd., has received a Letter of Award from New Jeju Bio Co. Ltd. (“New Jeju
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
S-Oil Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Korean Air
(Korea Times/Yonhap) S-Oil, Korea's third-largest refiner by sales, said Sunday (September 1, 2024) it has begun to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for Korean Air's regular route to Japan. It is the first time for a local refiner to supply domestically produced
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
S. Korean Airlines to Switch to Biofuel Mixture Starting Friday
(KBS World) South Korean airlines are set to fly planes powered in part by biofuel, making the country the 20th in the world to do so. Called sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) and promoted as an alternative to fossil fuel, the new product is
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Industry Thriving, RFA Says
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) ... Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol exports, record ethanol production, record corn grind, and that’s all during a downturn that
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Q&A: Voluntary Market, Book and Claim Key to SAF Growth
by Simone Burgin (Argus Media) US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer World Energy's vice president Adam Klauber spoke to Argus about the future of the global SAF market. How could US SAF policy develop under a new administration? [SAF tax benefits] need to
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Producers for Markets; EU Imposes Severe Tariffs
by Pragya Singh (Middle East Headlines) Biofuel executives and analysts say that producers of Chinese biodiesel are looking for new Asian markets for their exports and are thinking about making more biofuels as their supply to the European Union, their biggest
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan Is Clear that Hydrogen Is Not the Future: New Fuel and Engine Generation Unveiled to the World
by Edwin O. (EcoNews/ECOticias) ... Toyota, in collaboration with China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), has unveiled a groundbreaking alternative: the engine plausibly runs on ammonia using an internal combustion engine. ... Ammonia Engine Unveiled: Cleaner Combustion Process for a Greener Future The proposed prototype
August 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Yanmar & Amogy to Explore Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonized Marine Power
(OEM Off Highway) The partnership will focus on combining Amogy’s technology with Yanmar’s hydrogen internal combustion engine to provide low-cost hydrogen fuel. They will also explore the potential for collaboration in developing maritime hydrogen fuel cell systems. -- Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. and
August 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Infographic: The Future of Low-Carbon Hydrogen Trade Flows
by James Burgess, Santiago Canel Soria, Ruchira Singh, and Daniel Weeks (S&P Global) An emerging global market for low-carbon hydrogen and derivatives like ammonia, underpinned by early supply contracts and trial shipments, indicates potential future trade flows. Production is concentrated in
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Duckworth Discusses Importance of Production of U.S. Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Association
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today (July 23, 2024) met with leaders and members from the Renewable Fuels Association Board of Directors (RFA) to underscore her support for U.S. ethanol production to help strengthen our
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
A Record Year for Ethanol Exports: U.S. Grains Council Touts Success around the World
by James Henry (AgriNews) Along with solid sales of U.S. corn and distillers grains, ethanol exports are on pace to break an all-time record. Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, shared the exciting news at the Corn Congress
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
MXene Breakthrough to Transform Green Hydrogen Production
(Innovation News Network) Scientists at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a revolutionary MXene that may advance green hydrogen production. The team has developed the oxidatively stable molybdenum-based MXene as an electrocatalyst support for anion exchange membrane water electrolysers. Due to its stability under
July 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including
July 16, 2024 Read Full Article
South Korea Enforces New Legislation to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, South Korea's refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the "Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act" starting from August 7. This legislation aims to
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Achieves the First Biofuel Delivery for a Foreign Container Shipping Company in South Korea
(KPI OceanConnect) Bunker delivery marks the first commercial delivery for a foreign container shipping company in South Korea, highlighting growing demand for biofuel across ports worldwide. 11 July 2024: KPI OceanConnect, the leading global provider of marine energy solutions, has announced the successful
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air Partners with CEVA Logistics for Cargo SAF Program
(Korean Air/Biobased Diesel Daily) Korean Air announced June 27 that it will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program through a partnership with global logistics company CEVA Logistics. Korean Air’s customer-participation SAF program was launched in September to engage industry partners
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Trafigura Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia
(Trafigura) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Nikkiso to Establish Close to 24 Hydrogen Stations in South Korea
(Mobility Plaza) With several stations already commissioned and operating, it is set that the remaining locations will be finalized in the next 12 months. -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group has announced a series of contracts to build and maintain
June 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Construction Begins on Clean Ammonia Production Facility in UAE, Project Loan Agreement Signed
(Mitsui) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori), alongside TA'ZIZ (owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company ("ADNOC")), Fertiglobe, and South Korea's GS Energy Corporation, has agreed to commence construction of an ammonia production facility
June 27, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank to Pioneer Korea's First Export of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Michael Herh (Business Korea) HD Hyundai Oilbank announced on June 16 that it will be the first in Korea to export Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF produced by HD Hyundai Oilbank will be supplied to the Japanese trading company Marubeni
June 26, 2024 Read Full Article
5 Hydrogen Combustion Engines Set to Break the Mold
by Gaurav Roy (Securities.io) Hydrogen combustion has emerged as one of the most promising fuel options, offering significant environmental value and performance. At a design level, these engines date back more than four decades. In 1970, inventor Paul Dieges patented a modification that enabled
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Utility Global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Claus Nussgruber, the CEO of Utility Global, made his ABLC debut with this look at the hydrogen landscape and in particular the eXEROtechnology platform, with the promise of electrolysis without costly and hard to secure electricity.
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
ANA Taps Marubeni for Cheaper Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Narita Airport
by Keigo Yoshida (Nikkeo Asia) Vegetable oil mixed with crude in existing refineries to emit less CO2 -- Japanese trading house Marubeni has begun supplying All Nippon Airways with lower-emissions sustainable aviation fuel produced in South Korea by a method that cuts the
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
The Marine Engine Fueled by Ammonia Combustion Technology Demonstration, a Promising Signal for a Shipbuilding Powerhouse
(Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials) The first time in the country, KIMM demonstrates the technology of using LNG-ammonia dual-fuel MW-class marine engine combustion; Highly anticipated technology in the in the global market that focuses heavily on an environmentally sustainable marine engine MW-class marine
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Hanwha Ocean to Unveil Eco-Friendly Tech at Posidonia 2024
by Lee Jun-sung (Korea IT Times) Hanwha Ocean to Showcase Unique Eco-Friendly Technologies at 'Posidonia 2024' Exhibition in Athens, Greece -- Hanwha Ocean is set to present its distinctive eco-friendly technologies at the 'Posidonia 2024' exhibition, held in Athens, Greece. As a member
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank Starts Operation of New Biodiesel Plant
by Baek Byung-yeul (The Korea Times) HD Hyundai Oilbank has started production at its biodiesel plant with an annual capacity of 130,000 tons, as part of the oil refiner's efforts to expand into the eco-friendly energy business, HD Hyundai Group affiliate said
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Modetour, Air France-KLM Strengthen SAF Partnership
by Sun A Lee (Korean Economic Daily) The companies support the use of sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsetting -- South Korea's travel agency Modetour Network Inc. announced on Thursday that it has extended its partnership with Air France-KLM to promote the use of
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets Proliferate Worldwide — Report
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) Three dozen emissions trading systems are now operating worldwide, raising $74 billion in revenue last year. -- Washington state's carbon market was one of five new or heavily revised systems to launch in 2023, adding
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Collaborate with SIPG on Clean Marine Fuel Supply
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) South Korean shipping company HMM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the exclusive operator of all the public terminals in China’s Port of Shanghai, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean marine
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
EV Policy on Collision Course with Reality
by Jesse Allen (American Ag Network) The ethanol industry says the Biden Administration’s push for an all-electric vehicle fleet is on a collision course with reality. The Renewable Fuels Association says at some point tax policies, infrastructure shortcomings, and tough new
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Agreement Signed by 6 Companies to Collaborate on Biofuels, Feedstocks between Japan, South Korea
(Eneos/Biobased Diesel Daily) DS Dansuk Co. Ltd., Eneos Corp., HMLP Co. Ltd., Nomura Jimusho Inc., Yoshikawa Yushi Co. Ltd. and Sapporo Yushi Co. Ltd. announced March 22 that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) earlier this year designed
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2024
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the 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
March 26, 2024 Read Full Article
US Imports 2nd-Highest Volume of Biobased Diesel in History Last Year, Exports Hit 15-Year High
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daiy) The U.S. imported more than 863 million gallons of biobased diesel in 2023, the second-highest volume of combined biodiesel and renewable diesel imports on record, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration compiled
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Yang Ming Adopts Biofuel for Sustainable Future
(Yang Ming Marine Transport) To respond to the 2050 net-zero emissions goal, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) is taking a significant step by adopting sustainable biofuel to its fleet, starting at Hong Kong and Singapore on 7th and 8th
March 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazil Mills Boost Sugar Capacity, 'Leave' Ethanol to Corn Processors
by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) Brazil cane mills will boost their sugar production capacity as much as 10% in the new season from April to take advantage of relatively high sugar prices and as increasing supplies of corn make the grain a
March 08, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM Collaborates with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics for Sustainability Initiatives Using Green Sailing Service
(HMM) As part of efforts to manage Scope 3 emissions, HMM has assisted Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann) in reducing its carbon emissions following the use of the Green Sailing Service, a low-carbon transport solution. The Green Sailing Service is a carbon insetting
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Infinium and Amogy Team Up to Spearhead Green Ammonia and eFuels Solutions
(Infinium) Leading eFuels provider Infinium and Amogy Inc. (Amogy), a pioneer of carbon-free, energy-dense power solutions, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to integrate their technologies and develop commercial applications across the eFuels and green ammonia
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Emissions from Grid-Linked Green Hydrogen 'Could Be Worse than Brown H2'
by Orlando Jenkinson (Wind Power Monthly) Carbon emissions associated with planned green hydrogen projects could be higher than other forms of hydrogen production, depending on the source of electricity, according to a new report by energy consultancy WoodMackenzie. The company's ‘Over the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Ammonia Technology to Boost Approtium's Hydrogen Production in South Korea
(Topsoe) -Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to convert low-carbon ammonia into hydrogen using its H2RETAKE™ technology. - Approtium plans to build an ammonia cracking plant to produce 75,000 metric tons of low-carbon hydrogen annually. - The plant
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Reports Record Ethanol Industry Export Value
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) According to new reports from the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports hit a record level of just over $7.1 billion in 2023. The volume of ethanol exports was the third-highest level
February 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Industry Opposition Halts S. Korea’s Bioethanol Plans
by Park So-jeong, Park Su-hyeon (The Chosun Daily) South Korean government’s plan to introduce bioethanol at gas stations as part of efforts to reduce oil dependency and combat climate change has been scrapped after about a year. The Ministry of Trade,
February 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Australian Tallow Exports Exceed $1bn for First Time, Driven by Biofuels Industry
by Megan Hughes and Jennifer Nichols (ABC Rural) In short: Tallow exports from Australia have reached $1 billion for the first time, also making Australia the world's largest exporter. Once used as cooking oil, now the livestock by-product is used in various industries for
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Nordic Aviation Stakeholders to Push Hydrogen Power
(Bioenergy International) A consortium of Nordic aviation stakeholders including Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia, and energy utility major Vattenfall AB, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway. According to
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
S-OIL to Produce Bio-Based, Low-Carbon, Eco-friendly Products
(S-Oil) ● S-OIL has begun to introduce bio-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil and the byproducts of the palm oil, to produce low-carbon fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for a refiner in Korea. ● It will produce eco-friendly
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
LG Chem and Enilive: A Joint Venture Agreement for the Biorefinery in South Korea
(Eni) LG Chem and Enilive move a further step forward to the final investment decision on the project of a new biorefinery in South Korea by signing the joint venture agreement. The agreement has been signed in Rome by Eni CEO,
January 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Law Library of Congress Publishes Report on Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The Law Library of Congress published a November 2023 report entitled Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, England, European Union, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore,
January 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Yusen Logistics Partners with Cathay on SAF
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyuki Okamoto) partners with Cathay (CEO: Ronald Lam) on their Corporate SAF⁽*⁾ Programme effective from January 2024. Cathay's Corporate SAF Programme, launched in 2022, is one of the first initiatives in Asia towards achieving sustainable
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air to Expand Cargo SAF Program with Yusen Logistics
(Korean Air) Korean Air has partnered with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics company, to further promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the air cargo industry. The two companies signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cooperation Program Agreement at the Yusen
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
8 Rivers Announces Cormorant Clean Energy Project
(8 Rivers Capital/Carbon Capture Magazine) 8 Rivers Capital, LLC, a world-leading decarbonization technology developer, announced it is developing the Cormorant Clean Energy Project, an ultra-low-carbon ammonia production facility in Port Arthur, Texas. The Cormorant project will be powered by 8 Rivers’
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air Collaborates with Yusen on Sustainable Jet Fuel
(Pulse News) Korean Air Lines Co. announced on Wednesday that it inked a partnership agreement with Japanese global logistics company Yusen Logistics for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cooperation program. Both companies have committed to promoting the use of SAF within the
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Korea Updates Laws to Promote Biofuels, Energy Security
by Sarah Giam and Yong Li Tng (Argus Media) South Korea passed amendments to its laws on 9 January which will make it easier to produce biofuels via co-processing, refiners said. Refiners will no longer need to get government approval for co-processing,
January 10, 2024 Read Full Article
US Imports Record Volume of Biodiesel from Spain in October
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.S. imported more biodiesel from Spain in October 2023 than ever before, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In October, the U.S. received more than 13.3 million gallons from Spain. This marks
January 09, 2024 Read Full Article
South Korea to Set SAF, Bio-Bunker Standards from 2024 Based on Biofuel Trials
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Country commits to adopt marine biofuel by 2025, SAF by 2026; Six SAF demonstrations completed between Seoul, Los Angeles; GS Caltex agrees in June to supply Korean Air with SAF South Korea will set quality standards for sustainable aviation
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
2025 Chevy Trax to Gain E85-Compatible Engine
by Jonathan Lopez (GM Authority) The all-new, second-generation Chevy Trax made its formal introduction for the 2024 model year, with the latest 2025 Chevy Trax introducing a few important changes over the initial 2024 Chevy Trax. Now, GM Authority has learned that one of those changes is the adoption of
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Danish Shipping: Over 80% of New Ship Tonnage to Sail on Green Fuels
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) More than half of new vessels currently being built for Danish shipping companies will be able to sail on green fuels, trade and employer association Danish Shipping said. -- Danish shipping companies currently have 67 new
January 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Ibérica Develops a Biogas Plant from Cheese Production Waste
(Residuos Profesional (Google Translation)) The new facilities of the Galician Queizuar cheese factory will generate 3,000,000 kWh of clean energy per year from its own byproducts, such as lactose and sewage sludge. -- Bioenergy Ibérica, a company specialized in the construction of
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
New Tax Credits for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in U.S. Raise Concerns in Korea
by Choi Hyun-jae and Choi Jieun (Pulse) ... These rules are likely to have a ripple effect on the Korean refining sector as the U.S. currently relies on Korea for more than half of its jet fuel imports. According to the U.S.
December 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy with SK Innovation Join Forces to Unlock the Potential of Amogy's Ammonia Cracking Technology in Japan and South Korea
(Amogy) Mitsubishi Corporation and Amogy are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will focus on accelerating the adoption of Amogy's ammonia-to-power and ammonia cracking technology in large-scale hydrogen carrier applications in East Asia, particularly Japan and South Korea. The joint study set to commence in December
December 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Boundless: Exporting to More Places
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president of government affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, says a growing number of countries around the world are not only committed to using more ethanol but
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
DL E&C Signs a Technical Cooperation Agreement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with KBR
(DL E&C/Business Wire) -Engaged KBR to conduct a feasibility study for the sustainable aviation fuel business; -Aims to become the undisputed leader in the sustainable aviation fuel market -- --DL E&C Co., Ltd (KRX: 375500) announced on December 13, that it had signed a
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Dimensional Energy Secures $20 Million Series A Funding
(Dimensional Energy/Business Wire) Global leader in carbon utilization technology will use funds to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production and the decarbonization of our economy. -- Dimensional Energy, Inc., a global leader in cutting-edge carbon utilization technology, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
SK E&S and Partners Aim to Build Korea’s Largest Low-Carbon Hydrogen Plant
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) SK E&S, a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, has partnered with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do Government, and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant
December 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Measuring, Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions across the International Supply Chain for Natural Gas: International Working Group Joint Statement
(U.S. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Public announcement of International Working Group to establish a greenhouse gas supply chain emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) framework for providing comparable and reliable information to natural gas market participants The UK
December 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Algae Photovoltaics for Hydrogen Production
by Lior Kahana (PV Magazine) South Korea researchers have developed a cell by merging green algae with carbon nanofibers, in order to generate 9.5 W per cell and achieve a peak efficiency of 0.9%. They claim this is enough to power
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Improve Water Splitting Reaction for Green Hydrogen Gas Production
(Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology/Phys.Org) ... Despite its advantages, however, electrochemical water splitting has yet to gain prominence on a commercial scale. This is because of the low electrical conductivity of active (oxy)hydroxide catalysts generated in situ during the electrochemical
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Korean Air, LX Pantos Sign SAF Business Agreement
by Mi-Sun Kang (Korea Economic Daily) Sustainable aviation fuel can reduce carbon emissions by over 80% compared to fossil fuel-based aviation fuel -- Korean Air Lines Co. signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) business with LX
November 23, 2023 Read Full Article
GS Caltex Sells Its First Bio-Marine Gasoil Bunker in Singapore
by Jeslyn Lerh and Florence Tan (Reuters) GS Caltex Singapore Pte Ltd said on Monday it has sold its first cargo of biofuel-blended marine gasoil to Maersk Oil Trading (MOT) at the world's largest bunker hub Singapore as it seeks to
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
South Korea to Launch Clean Hydrogen Certification System
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) South Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced that the proposal for an amendment to the ‘Hydrogen Economy Promotion and Hydrogen Safety Management Act’ has passed the 47th Cabinet meeting’s deliberation and resolution
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Hydrogen Economy: Making Green Steel Achievable
by Daren E. Daugaard (Lee Enterprise Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Steel and iron production ranks first in total global CO2 emissions at 8% and second in overall energy consumption. The industry must pivot aggressively and innovatively to meet modern challenges regarding emission prescribed
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyundai and RWE Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Jointly Develop Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen in Korea
(RWE) RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, a subsidiary of Korea's prestigious Hyundai Motor Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of offshore wind and green
November 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Tokyo and Seoul to Set up Hydrogen and Ammonia Supply Chain: Report
(Reuters/Japan Times) Japan and South Korea will establish a joint supply network for fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia, the Nikkei business daily reported on Friday. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will announce the framework on Nov.
November 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Bunkers Its First B30 HSFO-Biofuel Stem in South Korea
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) The M/V Torrens has become the first Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel to bunker B30 high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO)-biofuel in South Korea. The pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) was fuelled during a scheduled call at the Port of Masan as
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyundai Oilbank Renews Push for Biofuel Business
by Song Jung-hyun (Korea Herald) HD Hyundai Oilbank announced Tuesday (October 31, 2023) that it has signed two new agreements to secure some 80,000 tons annually of palm fatty acid distillates, a key renewable raw material for biodiesel production, as part
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Gentari Partners AM Green to Drive Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Production with Global Reach
(Gentari) Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), via its wholly-owned subsidiary Gentari International Renewables Pte Ltd, has entered into an agreement with AM Green BV (AM Green) to jointly invest, in phases, into a green ammonia platform, AM Green Ammonia Holdings BV (AMG
November 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Doosan Enerbility Uses Jeju Wind Energy to Produce Green Hydrogen
by Jessica Casey (Energy Global) Doosan Enerbility has commenced commercial operation of the Jeju green hydrogen production plant, which is powered using wind energy. The “Hydrogen Bus Official Launching Ceremony” was held on 23 October 2023 at the Jeju green hydrogen production
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Workshops Held to Boost Ethanol Consumption in Asia
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Potential policy changes in Asia could create massive demand for imported ethanol that U.S. producers are ready to meet. The U.S. Grains Council conducted several events across the continent this summer to support that
October 26, 2023 Read Full Article
SK Trading International Invests in Daekyung O&T to Secure Bio-aviation Fuel Raw Materials
(SK Innovation) SK Trading International makes an equity investment in Daekyung O&T as a consortium with domestic investors; Daekyung O&T, a company specializing in producing key base materials for “bio-aviation fuel”; After the investment in a Chinese Used Cooking Oil (UCO) company in
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Engie, POSCO to Study Hydrogen for Green Iron Production in Pilbara
(Renewables Now) Korean steelmaker POSCO (KRX:005490) have agreed to carry out a pre-feasibility study for a green hydrogen project in the Pilbara region of the Australian state of Western Australia. The project aims to supply green hydrogen to POSCO’s proposed Hot Briquetted
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Eco-Farewell to Bioplastics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on the Digest webinar stage, we looked at The Next Chapter for Bioplastics, our title was the Eco-Friendly Farewell and my guest was Ashvini Shete, Technology Lead – Renewable Chemicals & Materials at Praj
October 10, 2023 Read Full Article
GS Caltex, POSCO, H-Line Shipping Team up to Introduce Ships Powered by Biofuel
by Ko Dong-hwan (Korea Times) Three companies involved in oil refining, steelmaking and shipbuilding have joined hands to introduce a fleet of ships running on marine biofuel to reduce carbon emissions. A senior official from the Supply and Trading Department at GS
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Revolutionary Recycling Process Transforms Plastic Waste
(U.S. Department of Energy) Despite millions of Americans depositing their plastic waste into recycling bins, much of that waste, including flexible films, multilayer materials, and colored plastics, cannot be recycled cost-effectively. In fact, only 9% of plastics in the U.S. are
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Memorandum of Understanding Concluded with Korea Alcohol Group to Step up Bioethanol Imports to Japan
(Sumitomo Corporation) Collaboration aimed at establishing circular economies in the green chemical and green fuel sectors -- Sumitomo Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with KC&A, a Korean chemical/alcohol manufacturing and trading company affiliated with the Korea Alcohol Group, on developing
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
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