In Norway, Höegh Autoliners announced the naming ceremony in Jiangsu, China, for the “Höegh Borealis”, the second vessel in its Aurora Class. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre attended, praising the company’s commitment to sustainable shipping. The “Höegh Borealis” is part of Höegh Autoliners’ innovative fleet renewal, reducing carbon emissions per car transported by up […]
In Germany, Leonhardt & Blumberg locked in an order for four 49,500 dwt Chemical/Product Oil Tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International, with MB Shipbrokers handling the deal. Expanding on a previous two-tanker order from April, the company aims to boost its fleet with eco-friendly vessels. Designed by GSI, these ships come ready for Methanol Dual Fuel […]
In Colorado, The Fence Post reports U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, speaking to National Farmers Union members this week, warned that critical support for mid-size farmers, including programs funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation and the Inflation Reduction Act, could be at risk if efforts to reduce government spending succeed. Vilsack highlighted the importance of […]
In South Korea, The Korea Economic Daily reports SK Energy will launch the country’s first sustainable aviation fuel production line next month using a co-processing method that blends bio-materials like used cooking oil with petroleum, addressing rising global demand for cleaner aviation fuel and stricter regulations. This method allows SAF production without significant changes to […]
In India, Money Control reports Gensol Engineering, in partnership with Matrix Gas, is set to establish India’s first Green Hydrogen Valley project in Pune, Maharashtra, supplying the specialty chemical sector with green hydrogen for 20 years. The plant will operate on a Build, Own, and Operate basis and utilize electrolysis technology to generate hydrogen, marking […]
In India, Hindustan Times reports Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the International Conference on Green Hydrogen India 2024, reaffirmed the nation’s ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen production, use, and export. Green hydrogen, produced via electrolysis from renewable sources, is key to decarbonizing industries like steel, transport, and refineries. Modi highlighted the […]
In Minnesota, the state’s plan to lead in Sustainable Aviation Fuel includes the Midwest’s first SAF blending facility, set to open by 2025 at Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend refinery, which will blend up to 30 million gallons of SAF annually. Minnesota’s ambitious SAF plan, led by the GREATER MSP Partnership, is backed by major […]
In New York, First Ammonia has secured a significant boost in its efforts to revolutionize green ammonia production, announcing progress in its Series B funding round. With investments from global players, including Mercuria Holdings and the Tokyo-based Manies Group, the company aims to advance the development of its flagship facility in Victoria, Texas. The new […]
In Mexico, Bloomberg Linea reports Mexico’s Federal Electricity Commission, CFE, is exploring a partnership with Pemex to produce green hydrogen at the Salina Cruz refinery, aiming to decarbonize energy production by replacing traditional hydrogen made from natural gas with a renewable alternative. Pemex, Mexico’s largest consumer of hydrogen, currently uses 220,000 tons annually for refining, […]
In Washington D.C., the U.S. Grains Council intensified efforts to promote ethanol blending across Central America at the recent “Cultivando Energía” conference in Costa Rica, where more than 80 industry leaders and policymakers from countries including Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, and Panama gathered to discuss the future of biofuels. The event underscored ethanol’s critical role […]
