Category: Fuels

Ancala acquires Akuo’s biomass CHP plant in Croatia

Ancala acquires Akuo’s biomass CHP plant in Croatia

September 15, 2024 |

In Croatia, Balkan Green Energy News reported that UK-based infrastructure management company Ancala has acquired a 5 MW biomass facility in Croatia from renewable energy firm Akuo. At the end of March, Akuo had a total capacity of 1.8 GW in operation or under construction and a project pipeline of over 20 GW, according to […]

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Global waste-to-energy market to grow by over $28.7 bn in 2024-2026, research finds

Global waste-to-energy market to grow by over $28.7 bn in 2024-2026, research finds

September 15, 2024 |

In New York, Technavio reported that the global waste to energy market size is estimated to grow by $28.68 billion from 2024-2028. The report noted that the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 7.51% during the forecast period. “The global waste to energy market is witnessing a significant growth due to […]

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AIDA Cruises tests use of renewable fuels

AIDA Cruises tests use of renewable fuels

September 15, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular ship operations for potential future use. The report noted that the BMF100 […]

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Ohmium and Ten08 launch 500MW clean ammonia project in Texas

Ohmium and Ten08 launch 500MW clean ammonia project in Texas

September 12, 2024 |

In California, Ohmium announced with Houston based Ten08 Energy the launch of a 500MW clean ammonia project in Texas to produce 1.4 million metric tons of ammonia annually. The project will use green hydrogen from Ohmium’s Proton Exchange Membrane electrolyzers and blue ammonia from Ten08’s carbon-captured natural gas operations. Initially starting with 200MW of capacity, […]

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Thermax and Ceres partner on green hydrogen electrolysis in India

Thermax and Ceres partner on green hydrogen electrolysis in India

September 12, 2024 |

In the UK, Ceres announced that India’s Thermax, a major energy and environmental solutions provider, has partnered with UK-based Ceres Power to manufacture and commercialise solid oxide electrolysis technology in India. This collaboration aims to accelerate green hydrogen production using highly efficient, large-scale electrolysis systems. The partnership grants Thermax a global license to produce, sell, […]

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Gevo paves new path with Red Trail acquisition

Gevo paves new path with Red Trail acquisition

September 12, 2024 |

In Colorado, Gevo, a leader in net-zero fuels, is set to acquire Red Trail Energy’s ethanol and carbon capture facilities in North Dakota for $210 million. The deal boosts Gevo’s push for sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon products, adding a key carbon sequestration site with a million-ton capacity. The acquisition of the 65-million-gallon ethanol plant […]

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Plug charges ahead with Portugal’s green methanol project

Plug charges ahead with Portugal’s green methanol project

September 12, 2024 |

In New York, Plug Power has signed a contract to provide 25 MW of PEM electrolyzers for the H2DRIVEN project in Portugal, set to produce 80,000 tons of green methanol annually. The collaboration with Dourogás and CapWatt focuses on using biomass gasification and solar-powered electrolysis to generate methanol, targeting reduced carbon emissions in heavy industry. […]

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KBR and Samsung embark on study of blue ammonia production at sea

KBR and Samsung embark on study of blue ammonia production at sea

September 12, 2024 |

In Texas, KBR has been awarded a contract by Samsung Heavy Industries to conduct a conceptual study on a floating blue ammonia production facility. SHI, one of South Korea’s largest shipbuilders, is diversifying into ocean energy, and the study will focus on integrating KBR’s ammonia technology with SHI’s floating vessel designs. The project leverages KBR’s […]

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ZeroAvia lands $150M series C to power hydrogen aviation future

ZeroAvia lands $150M series C to power hydrogen aviation future

September 12, 2024 |

In the UK, ZeroAvia, a developer of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft, has closed an extended Series C financing round, raising $150 million. This round saw the Scottish National Investment Bank contribute £20 million, joining investors such as American Airlines, IAG, and ITOCHU Corporation. The funding will accelerate certification efforts for ZeroAvia’s first hydrogen-electric powertrain […]

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U.S. announces $12M funding to advance sustainable aviation fuel

U.S. announces $12M funding to advance sustainable aviation fuel

September 12, 2024 |

In Washington D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and the Federal Aviation Administration, has announced $12 million in new funding to advance biorefinery technologies and released a progress report on sustainable aviation fuel production. The report, unveiled on September 11, 2024, at the North American SAF Conference, highlights […]

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