In Singapore, S-Hub consortium, comprising ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Shell Singapore Pte. Ltd., is proud to be selected to work with the Government of Singapore as lead developers for a cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. S-Hub and the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in December 2023 […]
In Canada, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of C$15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including C$10 million for two projects in the Niagara region. The federal investments include: C$4.6 million to StormFisher Hydrogen to support a front-end engineering (FEED) study for a renewable natural […]
In Missouri, a recent Life Cycle Assessment conducted by Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) for the United Soybean Board (USB) and the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) reveals a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of U.S. Soy throughout its cultivation, harvesting, transportation and processing stages. The assessment highlights a notable 22% decrease in the carbon […]
In Ireland, Škoda Ireland and Certa launched a new joint campaign aimed at encouraging owners and would-be buyers of new diesel cars to use HVO biofuel to lower their motoring carbon emissions by up to 90%. The leading car brand and one of Ireland’s largest fuel suppliers are partnering on the initiative aimed at creating […]
In Japan, Nissan Motor Co. announced that it has developed a stationary, bio-ethanol-fueled system capable of high-efficiency power generation. Trials have begun at Nissan’s Tochigi Plant in Japan aimed to improve power generation capacity toward full-scale operations from 2030, the company said. In 2016 Nissan became the first automotive company in the world to create […]
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Utilities Middle East reported that Iraq has attracted significant interest from both local and foreign companies for the construction of a waste-to-energy plant in Nahrawan, in Baghdad. The National Investment Commission (NIC) in Iraq announced that it has received 17 bids for the project, according to the report. With […]
In France, shipping firm CMA CGM reported it recently signed a deal with Nike under which the latter will purchase sustainable biofuel for a part of their maritime transport. This initiative will make an important contribution to the decarbonization of Nike’s supply chain, said CMA CGM. From July 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, Nike […]
In Spain, EU Startups reported that Sonichem, an UK-based startup that converts low-value forestry by-products into high-value, renewable biochemicals, has secured $1.5 million in Pre-Series A funding including a follow-on investment by ACF Investors. The investment will be used to further develop its technology and finalize plans for a biorefinery plant. Adrian Black, CEO of […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Finnish technology group Wärtsilä has entered into a collaboration agreement with US-based naval architecture and marine engineering firm Elliott Bay Design Group (EBDG) to further develop EBDG’s clean harbor alternative mobile power (CHAMP) barge design. The floating mobile power platform has been designed to function in ports across […]
In Paraguay, Agencia IP reported that a group of Austrian investors aim to invest $ 75 million in Paraguay, with a projection of $ 500 million, to install a green methanol plant for export to the European market. According to the report, the goal is to produce 1,500,000 liters of methanol. According to the planning, […]
