In Texas, Bioelements Group, a sustainable packaging company in Latin America, announced its expansion into the United States with the opening of U.S. headquarters in Houston and with a BIOLab research facility planned for the future. The company develops and offers a packaging portfolio which includes different types of biobased, biodegradable and compostable materials. Based […]
In the UK, bp said it has agreed to acquire Bunge’s 50% holding interest in its bp Bunge Bioenergia S.A. joint venture, one of Brazil’s leading biofuels-producing companies. Upon completion, bp said it will become sole owner of the industrial scale sugarcane and ethanol business. The enterprise value of the stake to be acquired is […]
In Nevada, the University of Nevada reported that a research team led by University of Nevada, Reno researchers has identified several varieties of cactus pear that are particularly well-suited to producing biomass for fuels production. The new findings build on earlier research led by John Cushman, a professor in the University’s Department of Biochemistry & […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Governor of East Kalimantan, Akmal Malik, encouraged Chinese companies to invest in building a biodiesel plant in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, emphasizing the region’s significant palm oil production potential. The offer was conveyed during a recent visit to China. During the visit, Akmal explored investment opportunities with various […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Norwegian state-run enterprise Enova SF awarded over $113 million in funding to more than a dozen projects for the delivery of hydrogen and ammonia-fuelled vessels. The winning applications came from the companies Hoegh Autoliners, Amon Gas, Maris Fiducia, More Sjo, Napier and Halten Bulk and concern a total of […]
In Belgium, The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, an estimated $3.2 billion German scheme to support the construction of the Hydrogen Core Network (HCN). The measure will contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy and ‘Fit for 55’ package, by enabling the creation of hydrogen transmission […]
In New York, Plug Power said it has secured an order for 25 megawatts (MW) of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer systems for a customer in Europe. The project will employ five of Plug’s 5 MW containerized PEM electrolyzers, to reduce the carbon footprint of the company by using green hydrogen. “The selection of Plug’s […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that Indonesian state-owned chemical manufacturing holding company PT Pupuk Indonesia has confirmed the continuation of its green hydrogen project with state electricity company PT PLN and Saudi Arabian energy company Acwa Power, aiming for operational status by 2025. Rozikin Busro, Senior Project Manager for Green Energy, Blue & Green […]
In India, SolarQuarter reported that executives from FRV, part of the Jameel Energy group, announced a green hydrogen production project in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex (CIPP), in Brazil. Named H2 Cumbuco, the project focuses on producing green ammonia for export, targeting European and Asian markets. FRV’s project involves an investment of approximately $5 […]
In Sweden, Sweco said that it has been selected by European energy company VoltH2 as its partner for the design and development of a new hydrogen plant in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. The company confirmed that the production facility has received the necessary permits and is currently in the design phase. The plant is expected […]
