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Major companies sign for e-methanol bunkering at Khalifa Port in UAE

Major companies sign for e-methanol bunkering at Khalifa Port in UAE

June 8, 2025 |

In Greece, Safety4sea reported that AD Ports Group, Masdar, Advario, and the CMA CGM Group have signed a collaboration agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol bunkering and export facility at Khalifa Port and KEZAD in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The project will provide critical infrastructure to complete the supply value chain and […]

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CFM and SODEN launch cocoa waste-to-energy plant in Côte d’Ivoire

CFM and SODEN launch cocoa waste-to-energy plant in Côte d’Ivoire

June 8, 2025 |

In New York, ESG News reported that Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Société Des Energies Nouvelles (SODEN) have signed a $3 million agreement to co-develop the world’s first industrial-scale, grid-connected cocoa waste-to-energy power plant, located in Divo, Côte d’Ivoire.  Once operational, the 76 MW Divo Biomass Project will convert 600,000 tonnes of agricultural waste per […]

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Carrefour seals waste-to-energy PPA with French Suez

Carrefour seals waste-to-energy PPA with French Suez

June 8, 2025 |

In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French food retailer Carrefour has agreed to procure almost 700 GWh of renewable power for its stores under a long-term offtake deal with domestic utility Suez, The power purchase agreement (PPA) is for electricity generated by Suez’s waste-to-energy plants in France using municipal, industrial and household waste. The contract […]

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Bolivia advances toward sustainable green hydrogen production

Bolivia advances toward sustainable green hydrogen production

June 8, 2025 |

In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Bolivia is taking decisive steps toward a sustainable energy future by prioritizing the production of green hydrogen.  The country’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy has launched pilot projects in the departments of Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. These initiatives are integral to the country’s strategy to diversify […]

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Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A form SAF technology alliance

Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A form SAF technology alliance

June 8, 2025 |

In North Carolina, Johnson Matthey said that, together with Honeywell, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste.  By collaborating, the companies plan to introduce a new joint technology offering […]

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BIMCO’s new clause to support biofuel use in time charters

BIMCO’s new clause to support biofuel use in time charters

June 8, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that shipping association BIMCO has formed a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties in a bid to address the legal and operational challenges stemming from the growing use of biofuels in shipping. Since the integration of biofuels into charter agreements is complex, often raising […]

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MOL hydrogen project to take part in research for green energy at sea

MOL hydrogen project to take part in research for green energy at sea

June 8, 2025 |

In Greece, Safety4sea reported that Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced that its Wind Hunter Project, a zero-emission initiative that uses wind power at sea to produce hydrogen, has been selected by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to take part in a national research program. Under the NEDO program, MOL will […]

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Paraguay to build $150 million biofuel plant with Indian firm Praj Industries

Paraguay to build $150 million biofuel plant with Indian firm Praj Industries

June 8, 2025 |

In India, Chini Mandi reported that Paraguayan President Santiago Pena has announced a deal to build a new $150 million biofuel plant through national investment and with collaboration from Praj Industries. The report noted that India’s Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction with the incorporation of Paraguay as a founding member of the Global Biofuels […]

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WIEN Energie, UPD Renewables to study hydrogen cluster in Ukraine

WIEN Energie, UPD Renewables to study hydrogen cluster in Ukraine

June 5, 2025 |

In Ukraine, Ukraine Business News reported that Austrian energy firm Wien Energie, alongside Ukrainian UDP Renewables, aims to develop an industrial green cluster in Volyn including a hydrogen production facility. The GREENWEST PtX project, which aims to generate green hydrogen from renewable sources in the Volyn region, includes plans for exporting products to the EU, […]

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thyssenkrupp nucera Signs FEED study for a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Europe

thyssenkrupp nucera Signs FEED study for a 600 MW green hydrogen project in Europe

June 5, 2025 |

In Germany, thyssenkrupp nucera said it has been commissioned to carry out a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for a large-scale hydrogen project in Europe. The planned water electrolysis plant will have a capacity of approximately 600 megawatts. The customer will use the produced hydrogen in hard-to-abate industries, thereby avoiding CO2 emissions. “Large-scale projects like […]

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