In New York, ESG News reported that Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Société Des Energies Nouvelles (SODEN) have signed a $3 million agreement to co-develop the world’s first industrial-scale, grid-connected cocoa waste-to-energy power plant, located in Divo, Côte d’Ivoire. Once operational, the 76 MW Divo Biomass Project will convert 600,000 tonnes of agricultural waste per […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that French food retailer Carrefour has agreed to procure almost 700 GWh of renewable power for its stores under a long-term offtake deal with domestic utility Suez, The power purchase agreement (PPA) is for electricity generated by Suez’s waste-to-energy plants in France using municipal, industrial and household waste. The contract […]
In the UK, Fuel Cells Works reported that Bolivia is taking decisive steps toward a sustainable energy future by prioritizing the production of green hydrogen. The country’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy has launched pilot projects in the departments of Oruro, Tarija, and Santa Cruz. These initiatives are integral to the country’s strategy to diversify […]
In North Carolina, Johnson Matthey said that, together with Honeywell, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. By collaborating, the companies plan to introduce a new joint technology offering […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that shipping association BIMCO has formed a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties in a bid to address the legal and operational challenges stemming from the growing use of biofuels in shipping. Since the integration of biofuels into charter agreements is complex, often raising […]
In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports moderated in April, slipping 12% to 172.3 million gallons (mg) amid varied shifts across key global markets and settling 8% below year-ago levels. Canada remained the top destination despite a 15% drop to 54.9 mg, representing nearly three-quarters of April’s denatured ethanol sales. Exports to the European Union surged 62% to 34.3 mg, driven almost […]
In North Carolina, Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste. The alliance brings together a wealth of diverse expertise and capabilities to help customers streamline […]
In Slovakia, the team at the Czech Service subsidiary of EnviTec Biogas AG announced the completion of the first gas upgrading plant in Slovakia. “Our EnviThan plant in Bierovce, Slovakia, has just successfully injected biomethane into the local gas grid,” reports Stefan Laumann, Head of Gas Upgrading at EnviTec Biogas. The EnviThan gas upgrading plant, […]
In Peru, Reuters reports Paraguayan company Enersur, which produces biofuels and animal feeds, announced on Wednesday it signed an association-sharing agreement with India’s Praj Industries to build a plant that will produce up to 600,000 liters of ethanol per day. Enersur President Omar Bustos said in a video released by the Paraguayan presidency that the […]
In the Ukraine, the strategic importance of the bioenergy direction was emphasized by the Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Ukraine “Ukraine has the potential to become a key supplier of renewable gases to the EU – especially biomethane and hydrogen. However, we need a full-fledged launch of the Biomethane Register not only for the […]
