In Azerbaijan, Trend News Agency reported that Azerbaijan is currently exploring opportunities for cooperation in such areas as low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy production, green hydrogen, biofuels, as well as reduction of methane emissions, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at an international forum on carbon pricing taking place in Baku. “Speaking about our agenda, it should […]
In Switzerland, Swiss WorldCargo said it will include the rising costs of SAF due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC) from January 1, 2025. Starting in 2025, a statutory SAF blending quota of initially 2% will apply for departures from European Union (EU) countries. Countries outside the […]
In France, Haffner Energy and Bambbco announced that they have signed a partnership with the goal of improving the availability of biomass for energy applications, especially from crops grown on marginal land. Haffner Energy has developed a patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis technology, This technology produces renewable hydrogen and clean fuels for industry and […]
In the Philippines, the government reported that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. aims for the immediate passage of the “Waste-to-Energy Bill” to address the flooding problem in the country. “We have to look at it in a more urgent sense because it really becomes such an important part of the flood control program,” President Marcos […]
In Delaware, Transparency Market Research reported that the global methanol market was worth $22 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $32.9 billion by 2034. The report noted that the market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.4% during the period. “Demand for methanol is expected to increase in Asia Pacific. Automobile, […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that bunker barge operator TankMatch and independent liquid bulk storage provider Evos have joined forces to deliver methanol bunkering solutions across the Amsterdam–Rotterdam–Antwerp (ARA) region. Evos is planning to expand its terminal capacity to meet the growing demand for methanol storage and bunkering services. The planned expansion includes five […]
In South Africa, The Newspaper reported that Professor Emile van Zyl, a microbiologist at Stellenbosch University (SU) sought to gather expertise, drive research outputs, and build human capital to support the growing biofuels industry in South Africa and beyond. According to the report, Van Zyl’s focus shifted toward second-generation biofuels, driven by concerns over food […]
In Washington D.C., U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced the introduction of his new bipartisan legislation to block taxpayer money from being used to subsidize biofuels produced using imported foreign feedstocks such as Chinese used cooking oil and Brazilian ethanol. The bill would also extend the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit. The 45Z Clean Fuel […]
In Spain, Reuters reported that the Spanish government has increased its target for green hydrogen production capacity. The update of the government’s strategy set a 2030 target of 12 gigawatts (GW) for electrolyzers used to make green hydrogen, up from 11 GW in a draft update presented last year, according to an energy ministry document. […]
In South Korea, Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of collaborating to establish a hydrogen mobility ecosystem. The MoU covers study on adoption of hydrogen fuel cell systems and technologies, study on adoption of energy efficient solutions for mobility projects and products, and exploring hydrogen […]
