In Japan, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have acquired approval in principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for their jointly developed liquefied CO2/methanol carrier. The vessel for which Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL acquired AiP is based on a low-pressure LCO2 carrier. It aims to transport […]
In Hong Kong, EcoCeres announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to supply British Airways with sustainable aviation fuel. This partnership is expected to help the UK’s carrier reduce lifecycle carbon emissions of approximately 400,000 metric tons, compared with use of the same volume of conventional jet fuel. As part of its sustainability roadmap, British […]
In China, China Daily reported that China’s first batch of green methanol produced from urban waste was refueled into a conventional diesel vessel at Yangpu Port in South China’s island province of Hainan earlier this week. The green methanol is produced by China BlueChemical, affiliated with China National Offshore Oil Corporation, using biogas generated from […]
In Italy, Eni said it inaugurated in Loudima, in the central-southern part of the Republic of the Congo, the first vegetable oil extraction plant in the country. The Italian energy company noted that the production will be destined to Enilive’s biorefineries, where it will be transformed into biofuel to help decarbonize transport sectors. The Loudima […]
In Canada, Statifacts reported that the global biofuels market size was evaluated at $110.9 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach $326.42 billion by 2034. The research firm noted that the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.4% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034. “North America dominated the global […]
In Hong Kong, BRK Technology announced a major breakthrough in the development of its algae-based biofuel, a sustainable alternative tailored for the heavy transportation sector. This innovation marks a significant shift in clean energy, aiming to reduce emissions across high-impact industries including construction, mining, freight, and logistics. Unlike traditional biofuels, BRK Technology’s algae-based solution offers […]
In Belgium, a strategic move to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s industry and leverage the Union market towards more security of supply, diversification and decarbonization, the Commission launched the Hydrogen Mechanism under the EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform. The online platform will host different mechanisms covering hydrogen, raw materials, natural gas and biomethane, with […]
In Thailand, Bangkok Airways has officially announced the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on its commercial flights, reinforcing Thailand’s green aviation industry and laying a crucial foundation for environmentally balanced aviation development in the future. The initiative will took effect starting July 1, 2025. Bangkok Airways will begin using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended […]
In Belgium, Europe’s biomethane sector is growing, but not fast enough. Installed production capacity hit 7 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually by the end of Q1 2025, up 9% from 2024. Yet growth is beginning to slow, despite investor appetite remaining strong, even slightly higher than last year (€28 billion). This mismatch highlights the urgent […]
In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows corn ethanol production rose by more than 30% in 2024/25 while sugarcane-based ethanol has remained stagnant for a decade. With the increase of ethanol blending to 30%, demand will rise by another 1 billion liters. Although demand will increase with the higher blend, sugarcane mills are expected to […]
