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Egypt, France agree to establish plant for green hydrogen production

Egypt, France agree to establish plant for green hydrogen production

April 10, 2025 |

In the UK, Middle East Monitor reported that Egypt and France signed a cooperation agreement to establish a plant for the production of green hydrogen. Under the deal, the two countries will develop, finance, construct and operate a comprehensive facility near Ras Shokair on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez in eastern Egypt […]

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EU, EIB and KfW to back renewable hydrogen projects in Chile

EU, EIB and KfW to back renewable hydrogen projects in Chile

April 10, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The European Commission, the European Investment Bank (EIB), KfW Development Bank (KfW), Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (CORFO) and the Chilean Ministry of Energy have signed agreements to support Chile’s renewable hydrogen industry via the Team Europe Renewable Hydrogen Funding Platform for Chile. As disclosed, under the […]

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Qair launches Its first hydrogen station in France

Qair launches Its first hydrogen station in France

April 10, 2025 |

Qair, a European independent renewable energy company, announced the construction of its first hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in France. The station is set to be operational by the end of the year. Located in the Méridienne Economic Activity Zone in Béziers, in the south of France, the station will provide up to 600 kg of […]

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UK shortlists new wave of hydrogen projects

UK shortlists new wave of hydrogen projects

April 10, 2025 |

In the UK, the UK Government said that a new wave of hydrogen powered projects have been shortlisted to help cut emissions. A total of 27 hydrogen projects have been selected for the next stage of the Second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2) – supporting low-carbon hydrogen production in the UK. Industry Minister Sarah Jones, said:  […]

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Two of Lhyfe’s green hydrogen production projects shortlisted by the UK government

Two of Lhyfe’s green hydrogen production projects shortlisted by the UK government

April 10, 2025 |

In the UK, Lhyfe announced that both of its planned green hydrogen production projects in Wallsend, North Tyneside, and  Kemsley, Kent, have been shortlisted under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 2 (HAR2), a public auction system to support the production of low-carbon or renewable hydrogen. The company noted that both facilities plan to supply […]

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Kazakhstan prepare feasibility study for construction of SAF plant

Kazakhstan prepare feasibility study for construction of SAF plant

April 8, 2025 |

In Azerbaijan, AzerNews reported that KazMunayGas-Aero LLP (a subsidiary of the national company KazMunayGas), LanzaJet, Inc., and the Kazakh agro-industrial holding KazFoodProducts LLP (KFP) have signed an agreement to develop a feasibility study for the construction of a plant in Kazakhstan to produce SAF. According to the report, the pre-feasibility study stage was successfully completed […]

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Fresta and partners launch SAF initiative

Fresta and partners launch SAF initiative

April 8, 2025 |

In Japan, Fresta, Kokubu Nishi Nippon Co. Ueda Oil Co and ENEOS Corporation announced that they will jointly carry out a collection and recycling business for used household cooking oil based at Fresta stores in Hiroshima City. Specifically, the business involves collecting household waste cooking oil currently being discarded in Hiroshima City at six Fresta […]

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AfriSAF launched to tap Africa’s biofuel potential

AfriSAF launched to tap Africa’s biofuel potential

April 8, 2025 |

In the UK, SAF Investor reported that former Airbus business developer director Kwame Bekoe announced the launch of digital marketplace AfriSAF with the aim of connecting feedstock owners with buyers while providing logistics and support services to build a robust feedstock economy. “Africa’s vast landmass, home to 54 nations, contains abundant untapped agricultural feedstocks, crucial […]

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Willis Sustainable Fuels progresses Teesside SAF project

Willis Sustainable Fuels progresses Teesside SAF project

April 8, 2025 |

In Florida, Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, announced that its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited has entered into license and engineering agreements with Johnson Matthey and Axens. The firm stated that these partnerships significantly advance WSF’s sustainable aviation fuel project in Teesside, Northeastern […]

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ASAFA and World Bioenergy Association forge strategic partnership to advance SAF adoption in Asia

ASAFA and World Bioenergy Association forge strategic partnership to advance SAF adoption in Asia

April 8, 2025 |

In India, ChiniMandi reported that Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) announced a new strategic partnership with the World Bioenergy Association (WBA). The partnership aims to significantly scale SAF adoption and foster innovation across Asia’s aviation ecosystem. Strategic objectives of the partnership include advance regional collaboration to accelerate SAF and sustainable bioenergy deployment in the […]

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