In India, The Economic Times reported that Honeywell announced that Jiutai Group has selected its UOP eFining technology to produce 100,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel per year from eMethanol. The eFining technology, which converts eMethanol into low-carbon jet fuel, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 88% compared to conventional jet fuel. “This […]
In Nebraska, KSNB reported that DG Fuels has picked Nebraska for its first Midwest aviation fuel production facility. The report noted that the plant will be located in Phelps County and will produce 193 million gallons of zero or low CO2 lifecycle emissions per year. Production is set to begin in 2030 and the company […]
In Thailand, The Nation reported that the Energy Ministry is set to release guidelines on the use of sustainable aviation fuel in the fourth quarter of this year, according to information provided by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT). Sarun Benjanirat, CAAT deputy director-general, said SAF gained prominence after the International Civil Aviation Organization […]
In New York, Ship Technology reported that Ulsan Port in South Korea is preparing to expand its use of sustainable marine fuels after signing a $17.6m deal with Hyundai Oil Terminal Corporation to establish an alternative fuels supply chain centered at the port. The equity investment agreement signed by Ulsan Port Authority will see the […]
In California, YubaNet reported that the construction of a 5-megawatt biomass plant near Dobbins in Yuba County, California, can now move forward with the help of a $7 million grant and $8.3 million low-interest loan to the Camptonville Community Partnership approved today by Yuba Water Agency. The report noted that the plant will process woody […]
In Japan, DENSO Corporation and JERA announced that they will jointly develop high-efficiency hydrogen generation technology that combines SOEC with waste heat utilization and conduct joint demonstration testing at a JERA thermal power station. JERA, under its JERA Zero CO2 Emissions 2050 objective, is taking on the challenge of building a hydrogen and ammonia supply […]
In Kazakhstan, The Astana Times reported that Askhat Khassenov, the chairman of KazMunayGas national oil and gas company signed a memorandum of cooperation with Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet, to produce SAF in Kazakhstan. The report stated that Khassenov visited LanzaTech’s laboratory in Chicago. There, he highlighted KMG’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint by […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Australian low carbon fuels and chemicals firm HAMR Energy has partnered with German technology and engineering company thyssenkrupp Uhde to promote the development of a green methanol project in Portland, Australia, to help decarbonize the shipping sector. Under the terms of the deal, thyssenkrupp Uhde will supply HAMR […]
In India, Manufacturing India Today reported that India’s Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced that a number of Indian businesses are setting up plants to manufacture automobiles and motorcycles that run entirely on ethanol. According to the minister, Toyota is the first car in the world to have a flex engine […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service. MV Suva Chief, a containership on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in Hong Kong with sustainable B24 biofuel, a blend of sustainable biodiesel of waste […]
