In Brazil, CPG reports Pedra Agroindustrial has announced the acquisition of the Orbi Bioenergia Plant in Paranaíba, Mato Grosso do Sul forecast to initially process about 1.2 million tons of sugarcane, with the goal of reaching 5 million tons over time. The plant will produce 310,000 liters of anhydrous ethanol and 580,000 liters of hydrated […]
In Houston, KBR announced it will provide technology licensing, proprietary engineering design, and front-end engineering design to Avina Clean Hydrogen for the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the US. This plant, set to be located in the Midwest region, is projected to produce 120 million gallons of SAF annually with plans to integrate existing […]
In India, The Economic Times reports Nitin Gadkari, India’s Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, announced that Indian auto companies are set to produce cars and two-wheelers that run entirely on ethanol. Highlighting this shift, Gadkari arrived at Parliament in a Toyota vehicle capable of running on 100% ethanol, a world-first featuring a flex […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation has entered into a manufacturing license agreement with UK-based Ceres Power Holdings, a leading developer of solid oxide cell stack technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the practical application of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells which produce hydrogen through water electrolysis. Cell stacks, essential components of SOECs, play a crucial role in […]
In Germany, researchers at Fraunhofer UMSICHT, in collaboration with Ruhr University Bochum, developed a new carbon-based bipolar plate, presenting a cost-effective alternative to titanium for PEM electrolysis without compromising on performance. This innovative plate consists of a thermoplastic polymer-bound carbon matrix with conductive additives such as soot and graphite, produced through a powder-to-roll process. The […]
In Brazil, President Lula sanctioned Project No. 2308/2023, creating a legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, and introduced the Special Incentive Regime for the Production of Low Carbon Hydrogen (Rehydro), effective from January 2025 for five years. It aims to develop Brazil’s hydrogen production capabilities, leveraging the country’s vast energy resources. President Lula highlighted Brazil’s unmatched […]
In Ireland, the Irish Independent reports Gas Networks Ireland has announced plans to purchase up to 250 gigawatts of biomethane annually, marking its first foray into biomethane procurement. The company has published a Prior Information Notice on the e-tenders system to gauge supplier interest. This move aligns with the Irish government’s policy to replace 10% […]
In Germany, Der Spiegel reports The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has raised concerns about the environmental benefits of HVO100 biodiesel, countering the positive stance of Transport Minister Volker Wissing. While Wissing promotes HVO100, derived from used cooking oil, as a high-quality and sustainable solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transportation, the UBA disagrees. The […]
In Virginia, Packaging Dive reports Mars Inc., renowned for its candy bars and other food products, has announced it is unlikely to meet its 2025 sustainable packaging targets. The company cited delays in design and infrastructure changes necessary for packaging circularity as primary reasons. Mars, which has been aligning its goals with the Ellen MacArthur […]
In Washington DC, Voice of America reports Asia-Pacific Business Advisory Council business executives have proposed the issuance of climate bonds indexed to a basket of currencies and recommended launching a pilot program for a voluntary carbon market (VCM) within the Asia-Pacific region. Highlighting the vulnerability of Asia to climate-related disasters and economic reliance on fossil […]
