In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service. As part of the new Green Lane service, there will be two options for new low-emission shipments: electricity or biofuels. The 100% electricity-powered shipments will be available on the busy Naantali–Kapellskär route, which is operated […]
In Spain, Ence said that Magnon, a renewable energy company subsidiary of the Ence group, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X have signed an agreement to explore the development of an e-methanol plant at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Spain. Around 380,000 tons of biogenic CO2 will be captured each year, which is equivalent to the […]
In Malaysia, SK chemicals has signed an MOU with Malaysia’s kitchenware manufacturer LH Plus, to supply copolyester and circular recycled plastic materials. LH Plus, based in Malaysia, is a manufacturer of plastic kitchenware, selling approximately 6 million products annually, including food and beverage containers. Under the MoU, SK chemicals will supply LH Plus with up […]
In Finland, Neste and FedEx, have agreed on the supply of 8,800 metric tons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is the largest SAF purchase by a U.S. cargo airline at LAX to-date. The fuel blend purchase will account for roughly a fifth of all […]
In the United Arab Emirates, Gulf News reported that Dubai’s efforts to turn waste into a renewable energy source took centre stage during a visit by Marwan bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, to Tadweer, one of the emirate’s leading waste management facilities. The report noted that the highlight of the visit was Tadweer’s […]
In the UK, Greenergy announced the temporary suspension of operations at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, North East England, as it conducts a strategic review to evaluate the plant’s commercial viability amid the significant challenges currently facing the UK biofuels industry. “Despite implementing significant cost reduction measures at Immingham, market conditions remain unsupportive,” the firm […]
In India, India Shipping News reported that Wallem Group has published a new whitepaper to ensure ships, ships systems and crews are fully prepared to load, store and use biofuels in everyday vessel operations. The whitepaper, dubbed ‘Marine Biofuels: Adoption, use, and best practice’ recognizes the contribution that biofuels can make to maritime decarbonization, while […]
In Spain, Naturgy has teamed with ID Energy Group for the development of 20 new plants in Spain. The agreement illustrates the group’s determined commitment to lead the boost of renewable gases as a strategic vector to accelerate the energy transition. The alliance adds up to an expected investment of more than 500 million euros. […]
In Japan, Nippon Yuka Kogyo Co., Ltd., an NYK Group company specializing in chemical R&D as well as the manufacture and sale of chemical products, announced the forthcoming release of BioxiGuard, the Japan’s first antioxidant specially developed for marine biodiesel fuel. This new product will be available from August 10. Biofuel is garnering increased attention […]
In Spain, El Mercantil reports Decal has requested an extension of its concession in the port of Barcelona to install a new cargo arm. The move responds to the company’s willingness to manage biofuels and renewable fuels at its facilities, which wants to go in order to that goal. In the specific case of the […]
