In Spain, ACCIONA Energía and Vidrala, a specialist in the design and manufacture of glass containers, have carried out an innovative pilot project to reuse biomass slag in the construction of 18.3 million glass bottles. In total, the companies have reused 230 tons of biomass slag –a common term to refer to ashes, slag and […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. Together with shipping giant COSCO Shipping Lines and the Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission (SMTC) and […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported that Malaysia’s Ministry of Plantation and Commodities proposed investing in new technologies and infrastructure to more efficiently convert waste from palm oil production into biomass energy. Minister of Plantation and Commodities Johari Abdul Ghani said that waste industry materials like empty fruit bunches (EFB), mesocarp fiber, and palm kernel […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Japan’s IINO Kaiun Kaisha (IINO Lines) has placed an order for what is said to be “Japan’s first methanol dual-fuel crude oil tanker” at compatriot Nihon Shipyard, a joint venture of Imabari Shipbuilding and Japan Marine United Corporation. The unit will use methanol as fuel in addition to […]
In Finland, Tampere University reported that Hydrogen Research Forum Finland outlined in its new report eight research topics that are particularly important for strengthening Finland’s competitiveness. The aim is to enhance Finland’s position as a pioneer in PtX technologies and the hydrogen economy, promote hydrogen research, and enable sustainable energy investments. According to the report, […]
In France, Energy News reported that Uzbekistan is committing $1.3 billion to waste-to-energy projects, aiming to diversify its energy sources and improve waste management in partnership with international companies. The waste-to-energy projects will process around 4.7 million metric tons of solid waste annually. This operation is expected to generate 2.1 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity […]
In Illinois, Hyzon, a U.S.-based hydrogen fuel cell system manufacturer and technology developer announced it has entered into a purchase agreement for North America’s first 12 hydrogen-powered refuse Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) with recycling firm GreenWaste. The deal is contingent upon Hyzon meeting certain commercial terms and specifications as defined in the agreement. “We […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has approved the construction of the Germany-wide hydrogen core network, expected to be created by 2032. According to FNB Gas, the association of supra-regional gas transmission companies in Germany, the total length of the approved core network is 9,040 kilometers, the report stated. […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that EnergyPathways, an energy transition company developing low-carbon integrated energy solutions in the UK, announced that the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has invited it to participate in the Hydrogen Storage Business Model (HSBM) Design Group. This exclusive group includes several tier-one companies leading the […]
In Connecticut, FuelCell Energy and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) announced that the two companies have agreed to jointly pursue hydrogen energy business initiatives and have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) outlining the possibilities. The cooperative approach will focus on the development and implementation of advanced energy solutions using FuelCell Energy’s solid oxide […]
