In Romania, OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, has signed an agreement to purchase 50% of the shares of the Romanian company “Respiră Verde”, a local leader in the collection of used cooking oil. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024, after […]
In Spain, H2SITE has successfully validated the first ammonia cracker to produce high-purity hydrogen for onboard power generation using a PEM fuel cell. An integrated membrane reactor has been installed and operated on board of the BERTHA B supply ship, sailing the shores of the Gulf of Biscay. Ammonia cracking is gaining traction as a […]
In Texas, Uniper and First Ammonia are working together to deliver green ammonia to Uniper as part of a global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for ammonia consumers. Each 100MW module will initially produce up to 100,000MTPA of green ammonia. This is the equivalent to 180,000-240,000MT of CO₂ avoided per annum when compared to […]
In Poland, Whitefox Technologies announced that BGW sp has installed Whitefox ICE-XL technology at its 108 MLPY plant in Rąbczyn, and is producing both fuel grade ethanol and high grade ethanol through Whitefox engineering solutions. BGW is the first European fuel ethanol customer to install this technology, Whitefox Technologies said. Bartosz Walkowiak, President of BGW […]
In Finland, Neste said it is working with Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer, a subsidiary of Mitsui Chemicals, to provide more sustainable food packaging solutions for CO-OP, a brand of the Japanese Consumers Co-operative Union (JCCU). In the first phase of the collaboration, biobased raw materials will replace fossil ones in the production of the […]
In The Netherlands, Fashion United reported that UPM Biochemicals and Vaude will unveil what it claims to be the world’s first fleece jacket made with wood-based polyester next week at ISPO Munich 2023, the world’s largest sports trade show, The collaboration aims to showcase the feasibility of using biobased chemicals in textiles. The key innovation […]
In Nigeria, Reuters reported that Nigerian and German companies signed two agreements in Berlin that include a $500 million renewable energy pact and a gas export deal, further strengthening economic ties between the two countries. Union Bank of Nigeria and Germany’s DWS Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on renewable energy. The agreement seeks […]
In Delaware, Allied Market Research reported that the global methanol market is anticipated to generate $54.6 billion by 2030. The report stated that the industry was valued at $35.3 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2030. The report states that the […]
In Brazil, Petrobras signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Danish company European Energy, to investigate the business opportunities for developing an e-methanol plant in Brazil. Petrobras said that e-methanol is a low-carbon substance that can be used in various industrial processes and as a fuel, especially for maritime transport. It is produced from various […]
In Singapore, Reuters reported that GS Caltex Singapore said it has sold its first cargo of biofuel-blended marine gasoil to Maersk Oil Trading (MOT) at the world’s largest bunker hub Singapore as the company seeks to expand into lower carbon fuels. The sale is part of GS Caltex’s plans by to expand its biofuels supply […]
