In Hungary, MOL Group started production at its 10-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, capable of producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aimed at cutting the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually. MOL will primarily use the green hydrogen for fuel production, helping the company transition to a lower-carbon […]
In Finland, Hycamite TCD Technologies launched Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, capable of producing 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The facility, located in Kokkola Industrial Park, aims to decarbonize industries by preventing up to 18,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year through its innovative methane-splitting process, […]
In India, Reuters reports India’s drive to boost ethanol production from corn turned the country into a net corn importer for the first time in decades, pushing domestic prices to record highs and impacting global supply chains. The policy shift, which began with a January hike in procurement prices for corn-based ethanol, aims to reduce […]
In China, Big Wind reports China’s biodiesel industry began refocusing on domestic markets after the European Union imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.8% to 36.4% on Chinese biodiesel exports in July. The duties, which affected nearly 90% of China’s biodiesel exports—1.8 million tonnes in 2023—have severely impacted trade with the EU, which had relied on China […]
In Spain, Europa Sur reports Cepsa will present its €2 billion green hydrogen and ammonia projects at the San Roque Energy Park in Spain to Industry Minister Jordi Hereu. The energy park, one of the largest industrial sites in Andalusia, plays a pivotal role in Cepsa’s ambitious Andalusian Valley of Green Hydrogen initiative, which aims […]
In Brazil, Agro Link reports the Brazilian Senate passed bill No. 528/2020, designed to expand the production and use of biodiesel and other biofuels like ethanol, green diesel, and biomethane. The bill, which now returns to the Chamber of Deputies for a final vote, is expected to attract investments between R$200 billion and R$250 billion. […]
In Germany during the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, South Korea’s HD KSOE EcoPhin and U.S.-based Amogy announced a new partnership to advance ammonia-powered solutions in the maritime sector. This collaboration will focus on integrating HD KSOE EcoPhin’s eco-friendly propulsion systems with Amogy’s ammonia-to-electrical power technology, aiming to provide a turn-key solution for the electrification […]
In Japan, on September 4, 2024, the Hydrogen Engine R&D Centre, established by JPNH₂YDRO—a joint venture between CMB.TECH, TSUNEISHI Facilities & Craft, and Kambara Kisen—officially opened in Numakuma-cho, Fukuyama City to advance the development of hydrogen-powered engines for maritime shipping. Equipped with an engine test bench and a hydrogen fueling station, the centre aims to […]
In the Netherlands, Samskip announced its partnership with TECO 2030 to retrofit the Samskip Kvitnos, an LNG-powered RoRo, with hydrogen-powered fuel cells, as part of the EU-backed HyEkoTank project. The initiative, supported by Horizon Europe, aims to decarbonize Samskip’s fleet and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, marking a significant step in the company’s goal to achieve […]
In New York, LNG Prime reports Japan’s K Line took delivery of its newest LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier, the Nereus Highway, built by China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. This delivery marks a significant step for K Line, which ordered the 7,000-ceu vessel in 2021 as part of its broader initiative to reduce emissions. The […]
