In France, Air France announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the “Environment-sustainable aviation fuels” option during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games. The airline said that the initiative is already effective and will automatically apply to all bookings for travel between 18 July and 9 September2024 to […]
In Germany, nova Institut forecasted an annual growth of 17 % for bio-based polymers between 2023 and 2028. The study showed that the demand from Asia and the USA in particular is driving growth, while Europe is lagging behind. In 2023, the total production volume of bio‑based polymers was 4.4 million tons, which is 1 […]
In India, Solar Quarter reported that Nasr Petroleum Company and Global Technical Services (GTS) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a feasibility study on the production of green hydrogen in Egypt. Under the terms of the MoU, green hydrogen will be manufactured at Nasr Petroleum’s facilities in Suez. The agreement involves […]
In China, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Shenergy Group signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement to jointly promote the development of green energy businesses in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and both domestic and international markets. This includes enhancing the production capacity of green methanol and exploring markets for green energy, such […]
In Ireland, Irish Independent reported that Irish-owned biofuel and renewables group ClonBio has announced plans to invest $500 million in a Wisconsin biorefinery plant. According to the report, this move will create 1,000 local jobs. The report noted that ClonBio biorefineries use natural processes to refine grain for use in a number of different applications, […]
In New Zealand, The Northern Advocate reported that a proposed Kaipara-based waste-to-energy incinerator to burn Auckland’s rubbish and produce electricity is moving closer. “We’re at an exciting point where all the parts are coming together,” Kaipara Mayor Craig Jepson said. If it goes ahead, the proposed waste-to-energy plant would potentially be the country’s biggest, the […]
In Australia, Acciona announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of the Kwinana Waste-to-Energy project in an agreement reached with Macquarie Capital and Dutch Infrastructure Fund. The firm noted that the facility is on track to be operational in the last quarter of 2024 when it will divert up to 460,000 tons of waste per […]
In The Netherlands, Sasol and Topsoe announced the successful launch of their joint venture, Zaffra. With its headquarters based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Zaffra will focus on the development and delivery of SAF. The partners noted that Zaffra combines the extensive experience of Sasol in asset development, plant construction, and operating and technology expertise and […]
In the UK, University of Sheffield academics, together with the Bio-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (BBIA) and Green Rose Chemistry, have been awarded funding to scope out a UK-wide science and regulatory network to help speed up the switch to a bio-based economy. The initiative will bring together industrialists, academics, policy makers, government officials, retailers, […]
In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that negotiations between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Airbus are underway for a potential collaboration on carbon removal initiative. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has obtained a commitment from giant aerospace company Airbus to work with the Department of Transportation on the use of modern technologies for biofuels […]
