In Namibia, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with global energy technology company SLB. The multi-year MOU covers a broad scope of collaboration leveraging SLB’s technology portfolio and digital expertise, aimed at enhancing NAMCOR’s operational efficiencies and environmental performance. Key focus areas include carbon footprint measurement, […]
In Egypt, Daily News Egypt reported that Egypt and Germany have strengthened their bilateral cooperation with the signing of a $32.8 million grant agreement for a green hydrogen project. The agreement was signed during a meeting between the Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat and German State Secretary of the […]
In Belgium, the European Commission reported that six out of seven European projects that had been selected for EU financial support in the Innovation Fund’s pilot hydrogen auction in April have signed their respective grant agreements. The awarded funding will help successful bidders to bridge the difference between their production costs and the price that […]
In the Netherlands, the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency reported that His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially inaugurated a new electrolyzer for green hydrogen production near Utrecht on 4 October. Developed by Hysolar, the facility is located at the KWR Water Research Institute in Nieuwegein and was brought to life through […]
In India, PSU Watch reported that India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tons of SAF by 2040, and investments worth $70-85 billion will be required to achieve the projected production, according to a report by Deloitte. Deloitte India said the 8–10 million tons production of SAF would surpass the country’s estimated domestic demand […]
In Italy, NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG AERO) have signed an agreement during the Forum Kazakhstan-Italy being held in Milan from October 7-9, to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities. NEXTCHEM said it is poised to drive sustainable innovation through its proprietary technologies for SAF such […]
In Scotland, Aberdeen Business News reported that Scotland’s largest airports are supporting a movement to establish green fuel production facilities at Grangemouth and St Fergus. The report noted that a coalition known as Rise, which includes several of the UK’s top airlines, airports, and engineering firms, has initiated a commitment to promote SAF in the […]
In the Philippines, Mindanao Times reported that Airbus and the Philippines’ Department of Transport, Department of Energy and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, have jointly announced the launch of a study exploring the development of Philippines’ sustainable aviation fuel ecosystem. This follows the establishment of a SAF committee as part of the National […]
In Kuwait, Burgan Bank said It signed a strategic partnership with DHL to take part in the DHL Express “GoGreen Plus” initiative, in its. As a participant in the GoGreen Plus initiative, Burgan Bank will reduce its shipment-related carbon emissions by supporting DHL’s adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and choosing the DHL Express greener […]
In Germany, DHL Express and the PPDTM clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific, have joined forces to drive more sustainable clinical research services for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Under the agreement, the PPD clinical research business will use DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service and invest in sustainable aviation fuel. The collaboration enables the […]
