In Romania, John Wood has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in Romania will become the first major production facility for sustainable aviation fuel in the region. Following successful delivery […]
In Spain, Tikehau Capital and Igneo Infrastructure Partners announced the completion of the sale of ENSO to Igneo. Headquartered in Madrid, ENSO is Spain’s leading integrated bioenergy platform, specializing in the engineering, development, financing, construction, operation and supply of electric, thermal and cogeneration biomass plants. These facilities are designed for large thermal-intensive industrial clients aiming […]
In Belgium, European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold in the EU, contributing to the objectives of the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the European Green Deal, […]
In Spain, Ence has closed the acquisition of a biomethane generation plant in the municipality of La Galera (Tarragona). The facility, which extends over five hectares, is designed to produce up to 50 GWh of biomethane per year, with its corresponding sustainability certificates. The company has also signed a 15-year agreement with a major gas […]
In Finland, the TEX-INSECT initiative, led by Norbite, includes the development of a novel insect-based biorefinery that employs the larvae of Galleria mellonella to digest and transform synthetic polymers into valuable products such as proteins and lipids. These outputs can then be used in applications like biofertilizers, technical applications like glue and as food for […]
In California, environmental justice and environmental groups sued Governor Newsom’s California Air Resources Board (CARB) over its failure to adequately address the health and environmental impacts of its recently approved amendments to one of California’s flagship climate programs – the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). They say the LCFS incentivizes pollution in communities across the […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports Coopercotton Cooperativa Agrícola will invest $150 million build a corn ethanol plant in the municipality of Itiquira, in the south of Mato Grosso, close to the border with Mato Grosso do Sul. The cooperative, formed by family groups of producers with over 20 years in business, is in the phase of […]
In Italy, AleAnna announced the completion of a series of initiatives through which the company has expanded or proven out aspects of its renewable natural gas business. These include the purchase of majority working interests in three Italian biogas plants, first corporate revenue generation from its plant operations, and demonstration of the company’s ability to […]
In Belgium, the European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German measure to support Concrete Chemicals GmbH in the production of synthetic aviation fuels. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the European Green Deal and the ReFuelEU Aviation targets. Germany notified to the Commission a €350 million measure […]
In Brazil, Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) from Bram Offshore and Starnav Serviços Marítimos. Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the company’s Exploration and Production […]
