In Virginia, NACS reported that NACS, NATSO (Representing America’s Travel Centers and Truckstops) and SIGMA sent a letter to the Ways and Means Committee asking it to advance biofuel tax policies that continue to result in lower fuel prices for consumers. “Fuel retailers blend biofuels into the fuel supply for the same reason consumers purchase […]
In Michigan, Acme Mills Company, has introduced Natura, its line of bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) fabrics. Designed to replace petroleum-based nonwovens such as PET, PP, and Nylon, Natura represents a step toward reducing environmental impact without compromising performance or quality, the firm said. The Natura product line includes a diverse range of PLA fabric types, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with technical services, as the foundation for the front-end engineering and […]
In Argentina, Econo Journal reported that local state-controlled oil firm YPF and Essential Energy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate the feasibility of developing a biorefinery in the province of Santa Fe. The aim of the project is to reuse the facilities of YPF’s non-operational refinery in the town of San Lorenzo, promoting […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that the Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two parties to […]
In Washington, the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory said it is teaming up with Bridgestone to scale up a chemical process that converts ethanol into butadiene—synthetic rubber’s most important ingredient. At the center of the collaboration sits a catalyst developed by PNNL researchers that cuts out the need for heat and reduces the […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesia’s plan to increase the palm oil blend in biodiesel to 40 percent (B40) starting January 1, 2025 appears to be implemented gradually after industry players voiced the need for a transition period despite the government’s readiness for the policy rollout. President Prabowo Subianto, in his speech at […]
In the UK, RWE said that its Pembroke Green Hydrogen plant has been granted full planning approval. The Pembroke Green Hydrogen plant could enable the production of green hydrogen, with the 100MWe electrolyzer strategically located on RWE land adjacent to the Pembroke Power Station. The plant will include a direct pipeline connection to nearby industry. […]
In the UK, ITM Power announced that we have been selected as the technology provider and awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for a 50MW green hydrogen production site in the European Union for an undisclosed experienced green hydrogen plant developer. The FEED will be based on ten NEPTUNE V units, our full-scope 5MW […]
In Poland, GAZ-SYSTEM has completed a study dubbed ‘The Hydrogen Map of Poland’ covering 178 hydrogen production, consumption, distribution and storage projects in Poland. The firm said that the overarching objective of the study was to obtain information about the estimated potential of the future hydrogen market in Poland and its possible regional concentration by […]
