In Austria, OMV and Microsoft announced the signing of an agreement to procure sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc). Since March 2022, OMV has been producing SAF by co-processing sustainable and regional raw materials, specifically used cooking oil, at its Schwechat refinery in Austria. OMV has already signed several MoU’s and off-take agreements with international and […]
In Ireland, Research and Markets reported that the global sustainable aviation fuel market is expected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2023 to $ 16.8 billion by 2030. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 47.7% during the forecast period, according to the report. “The sustainable aviation fuel market is experiencing robust […]
In Singapore, Splash 247.com reported that a new research from Clarksons Research shows there are only 10 sites worldwide offering methanol bunkering, with another 11 under development. By contrast, there are 188 sites offering LNG as a ship fuel today with another 82 under development. “2023 was a hugely significant year in the shipping industries […]
In the UK, Daily Mail reported that researchers from Heriot-Watt University have discovered a technique to convert wastewater from distilleries into green hydrogen. Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu, who led the study, said: “To help protect the planet, we need to reduce our use of fresh water and other natural resources.” “It takes nine kilograms of water to […]
In India, Reuters reported that Indian state fuel retailers have raised the purchase price of ethanol made from maize $0.8635 per liter to encourage its production for blending with gasoline. According to the report, India is promoting the use of maize as an alternative to sugar to boost ethanol production and ensure sufficient supply of […]
In the UK, H2 View reported that Heraeus Precious Metals has established a new dedicated Business Line Hydrogen Systems, designed to support the hydrogen economy. Effective from January 1, 2024, Hydrogen Systems will provide a comprehensive range of precious metal-based products for electrolyzers and fuel cells, along with “state-of-the-art” electrocatalyst solutions for next generation applications. […]
In Brazil, Globo Rural reported that Brazil has reached the mark of 22 plants producing cereal ethanol, according to a survey by the National Corn Ethanol Union (Unem). The number was reached this week with the start of operations at a Neomille unit, in Maracaju, controlled by local firm Cerradinho Bioenergia. Currently, corn and cereal […]
In the UK, Green Car Congress reported that Vancounver’s TransLink is introducing renewable diesel into its bus fleet as a cleaner fuel option, in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. With this change, TransLink will be reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 6,550 tons or 5% of TransLink’s total emissions—the equivalent of removing 1,900 […]
In the UK, De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) reported that a group of its researchers have pioneered a new manufacturing process which could make the creation of biofuel from waste cooking oil faster and more efficient. Professor Katherine Huddersman, Dr Rawaz Ahmed, Saana Rashid, and Ketan Ruperalia, all based in a team of experts from […]
In China, Macau Business reported that Chinese scientists have developed new technology allowing the manufacture of biodiesel fuel with higher biomass content, which could reach over 40% compared with the global average content of less than 10% Shen Jian, a professor at Nanjing Normal University’s School of Chemistry and Materials Science, and his team improved […]
