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AIR COMPANY raises $69 million B-Series to scale SAF tech

AIR COMPANY raises $69 million B-Series to scale SAF tech

September 18, 2024 |

In New York, AIR COMPANY has raised $69 million in a Series B funding round to accelerate the development and commercialization of its sustainable aviation fuel, produced from captured carbon dioxide. Taking a board seat and leading the financing, Avfuel, a global supplier of aviation fuel, will provide fuel distribution, logistics, and environmental attribute administration. […]

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Southeast Asia survey shows strong carbon tax support amid climate concerns

Southeast Asia survey shows strong carbon tax support amid climate concerns

September 18, 2024 |

In Singapore, the 2024 Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey, released by the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, highlights strong regional support for national carbon taxes and rising concerns about climate change and food insecurity. Conducted between July and August, the survey found that 7 in 10 respondents back a carbon tax, with 90% willing to bear the […]

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US and India team up for clean energy, bet big on hydrogen and green fuels

US and India team up for clean energy, bet big on hydrogen and green fuels

September 18, 2024 |

In Washington D.C. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri met to review the progress of the U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. The partnership seeks to enhance clean energy innovation, strengthen energy security, and accelerate the clean energy transitions in both countries. Key areas of progress […]

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Woodland Biofuels plans $1.35 billion RNG, hydrogen facility in Louisiana

Woodland Biofuels plans $1.35 billion RNG, hydrogen facility in Louisiana

September 17, 2024 |

In Louisiana, Woodland Biofuels has announced a $1.35 billion investment to establish a large-scale renewable natural gas and green hydrogen production facility in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The plant, which will be located at the Globalplex facility at the Port of South Louisiana will use waste biomass to produce sustainable biofuels for transportation, […]

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Summit Next Gen secures site for major ethanol-to-jet fuel facility

Summit Next Gen secures site for major ethanol-to-jet fuel facility

September 17, 2024 |

In Iowa, Summit Next Gen, said it has acquired a 60-acre site on the Houston Ship Channel for its ethanol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel project. Positioned near key logistics infrastructure, the site ensures cost-effective sourcing and distribution of SAF to global markets. With an additional 40-acre expansion option, the company is gearing up to meet rising […]

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Apollo snaps up Freedom CNG to drive clean fuel push

Apollo snaps up Freedom CNG to drive clean fuel push

September 17, 2024 |

In New York, Apollo Funds acquired a majority stake in Texas-based Freedom CNG, a leading provider of renewable natural gas and compressed natural gas fueling infrastructure. This acquisition aligns with Apollo’s strategy to accelerate the transition to low-carbon energy, focusing on RNG as a practical, sustainable alternative for the transportation sector, which accounts for over […]

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Renault Master hydrogen van named “International Van of the Year 2025”

Renault Master hydrogen van named “International Van of the Year 2025”

September 17, 2024 |

In France, Renault’s New Master has been crowned the “International Van of the Year 2025,” recognized for its innovative multi-energy platform and “Aerovan” design. This prestigious title, awarded by the IVOTY jury, marks a significant achievement, particularly for the hydrogen-powered Renault Master H2-Tech, which becomes the first hydrogen van to win the accolade. The new […]

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Hynion secures funding for new hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik

Hynion secures funding for new hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik

September 17, 2024 |

In Sweden, Hynion Sverige AB has been awarded SEK 18.21 million in funding from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Climate Leap initiative to cover 60% of the costs for establishing a hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik. This new station is part of Hynion’s strategic expansion of hydrogen infrastructure across Sweden, aimed at supporting both local and […]

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Jemena and Valorify partner to advance renewable gas in Australia

Jemena and Valorify partner to advance renewable gas in Australia

September 17, 2024 |

In Australia, Jemena, an energy infrastructure company, and biogas developer Valorify have announced a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the feasibility of injecting biomethane into New South Wales’ gas distribution network. This initiative is part of the proposed Riverina Bioenergy project, which aims to produce renewable gas by processing agricultural waste. The project could generate […]

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NORDEN and BHP partner for long biofuel voyage

NORDEN and BHP partner for long biofuel voyage

September 17, 2024 |

In Denmark, NORDEN announced an agreement with global resources company BHP to use approximately 1,000 tonnes of 100% biofuel for a voyage from Hay Point, Australia, to Rotterdam, Netherlands, aboard the Capesize vessel NORD Steel. This marks the largest quantity of biofuel ever used on a single NORDEN voyage and is expected to reduce CO2 […]

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