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South Africa has vast potential in SAF production, IATA says

South Africa has vast potential in SAF production, IATA says

July 9, 2024 |

In South Africa, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of SAF production. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading SAF producer in the region. And there is a waiting market for SAF as airlines work to achieve net […]

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Siemens and Boson Energy enter agreement to implement waste-to-hydrogen  technology

Siemens and Boson Energy enter agreement to implement waste-to-hydrogen  technology

July 5, 2024 |

In Switzerland, Siemens AG said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boson Energy to facilitate collaboration on technology that converts non-recyclable waste into clean energy.  The collaboration aims to advance sustainable, local energy security, enabling hydrogen-powered electric vehicle charging infrastructure without compromising grid stability or impacting consumer prices, said Siemens. Under the […]

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Beo Čista Energija starts producing energy from waste at landfill in Belgrade

Beo Čista Energija starts producing energy from waste at landfill in Belgrade

July 5, 2024 |

In Serbia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that a 103 MW waste-to-energy facility at the Waste Management Center in Vinča, Serbia, has officially started operating on July 1.  The report stated that local firm Beo Čista Energija is rehabilitating the old landfill and building a new one in Vinča, near Serbia’s capital Belgrade. Beo Čista […]

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Vietnam authorizes DPPA for rooftop solar and biomass projects

Vietnam authorizes DPPA for rooftop solar and biomass projects

July 5, 2024 |

In Vietman, Vietnam Investment Review reported that a recently issued government decree permits rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass projects to engage in direct power purchase agreements (DPPA) without routing through Vietnam Electricity (EVN). The decree, announced on July 3, outlines a mechanism for direct power transactions between renewable energy producers and major electricity consumers. This […]

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UECC and Titan partner on bio-LNG bunkering operations

UECC and Titan partner on bio-LNG bunkering operations

July 5, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Norwegian roll-on/roll-off shipping line United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Dutch supplier of fuels Titan Clean Fuels have decided to collaborate on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port of Zeebrugge. According to the report, Titan plans to bunker ISCC-EU certified mass-balanced LBM, also known as bio-LNG, […]

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Neste announces world’s first supply chain established for more sustainable polyester fiber based on CO2-derived material 

Neste announces world’s first supply chain established for more sustainable polyester fiber based on CO2-derived material 

July 5, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste stated that a consortium of seven companies across five countries has jointly established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil materials, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU*) will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibers for The North Face brand in […]

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Cepsa and PreZero Spain ink alliance to valorize waste in the production of biomethane and other biofuels

Cepsa and PreZero Spain ink alliance to valorize waste in the production of biomethane and other biofuels

July 5, 2024 |

In Spain, Cepsa and PreZero Spain have reached a strategic alliance that will allow both companies to advance their decarbonization objectives.  The two companies will boost the biomethane market through collaboration in the supply of this renewable gas by PreZero Spain in some of its projects to the energy company, in addition to the joint […]

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Shell to temporarily pause on-site construction of European biofuels facility

Shell to temporarily pause on-site construction of European biofuels facility

July 5, 2024 |

In the UK, Shell Nederland Raffinaderij B.V., a subsidiary of Shell, confirmed it will temporarily pause on-site construction work at its 820,000 tons a year biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, to address project delivery and ensure future competitiveness given current market conditions. As a result, contractor numbers […]

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DITF announces BioFibreLoop research project

DITF announces BioFibreLoop research project

July 5, 2024 |

In Minnesota, Specialty Fabrics Review reported that the German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) announced they are coordinating a research project called BioFibreLoop.  The project is funded as part of the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program. BioFibreLoop aims to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing made from renewable bio-based […]

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Nigeria announced plans for new ethanol plant

Nigeria announced plans for new ethanol plant

July 5, 2024 |

In Nigeria, Voice of Nigeria reported that the country’s Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in partnership with Montserrado Investments Limited and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish a cassava-based ethanol plant in Ekiti State. The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief […]

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