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RWE gets grant for hydrogen project in Eemshydrogen

RWE gets grant for hydrogen project in Eemshydrogen

May 2, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, RWE said that The Netherlands Agency Enterprise (RVO) has granted RWE a funding commitment of $133 million for its Eemshydrogen project. Eemshydrogen is a project to build a 50-megawatt electrolysis plant at RWE’s site in Eemshaven to produce green hydrogen. RWE plans to operate the electrolyser with green electricity from its Westereems […]

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Fertiglobe evaluates new projects for portfolio expansion

Fertiglobe evaluates new projects for portfolio expansion

May 2, 2024 |

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Zawya reported that Abu Dhabi-based Fertiglobe, the largest nitrogen fertilser producer in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), said it is in the evaluation and development phase for several new projects. Regarding its Egypt green hydrogen project, developed in partnership with Norway’s Scatec, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt […]

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European Hydrogen Bank auction provides $770 million for renewable hydrogen production

European Hydrogen Bank auction provides $770 million for renewable hydrogen production

May 2, 2024 |

In Belgium, the European Commission said it is awarding nearly $770 million to seven renewable hydrogen projects in Europe, selected through the first competitive bidding process under the European Hydrogen Bank. The funds for this auction come from the revenues of the EU Emissions Trading System. The winning bidders will produce renewable hydrogen in Europe […]

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Topsoe secures first SAF project in China

Topsoe secures first SAF project in China

April 30, 2024 |

In Denmark, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with Guangxi Hongkun Biomass to provide its HydroFlex technology to produce SAF at the company’s plant in the Qinzhou Port Area Free Trade Pilot Zone of Guangxi, China. This agreement is Topsoe’s first SAF project in China. Under the terms of the contract, Topsoe will deliver […]

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Camper joins DHL Express GoGreen Plus program

Camper joins DHL Express GoGreen Plus program

April 30, 2024 |

In Spain, DHL Express Spain and Camper have signed a strategic agreement by which the latter adheres to the DHL Express GoGreen Plus program, the first express international parcel service that allows reducing carbon emissions associated with shipping through the use of sustainable aviation fuels. Thanks to this collaboration, Camper has set the goal for […]

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RFA joins new SAF coalition

RFA joins new SAF coalition

April 30, 2024 |

In Washington DC, the Renewable Fuels Association announced it will be a founding member of the SAF Coalition, which was launched as a tool to advocate for the establishment of significant and durable federal policies related to the production, consumption and distribution of sustainable aviation fuel. “Expanding the availability of sustainable aviation fuel is an […]

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ABTA supports UK Government’s SAF plans

ABTA supports UK Government’s SAF plans

April 30, 2024 |

In the UK, ABTA supported the UK Government’s plans to introduce a mandate for 10% of jet fuel to be sustainable aviation fuel in all UK outbound flights by 2030. ABTA is a trade association for UK travel agents, tour operators and the wider travel industry. ABTA says it is good the Government shares the […]

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UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches

UK Clearing House for sustainable aviation fuels officially launches

April 30, 2024 |

In the UK, the University of Sheffield said it has been selected as the delivery partner for the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Clearing House, funded by the Department for Transport. Led by the Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield, and supported by engineering and environmental consultancy Ricardo, the UK SAF Clearing House is now […]

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Honeywell technology helps to produce SAF with lower waste

Honeywell technology helps to produce SAF with lower waste

April 30, 2024 |

In North Carolina, Honeywell announced its hydrocracking technology can be used to produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass. The new technology produces 3-5% more SAF, enables a cost reduction of up to 20% and reduces by-product waste streams as compared to other commonly used hydroprocessing technologies, Honeywell said. Honeywell said its Fischer-Tropsch (FT) Unicracking technology […]

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GIDARA Energy collaborates with Aker Solutions in Equinor’s waste-to-SAF study

GIDARA Energy collaborates with Aker Solutions in Equinor’s waste-to-SAF study

April 30, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, GIDARA said its  Energy’s HTW technology for gasification of solid waste to syngas has been selected by Aker Solutions, as one of several suppliers, to contribute to a feasibility study for the Equinor Mongstad Industrial Transformation (MIT) project. The aim is to convert solid waste and RDF to produce SAF, the company […]

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