In Brazil, Reuters reported that General Motors said it would begin producing its first-ever hybrid-flex vehicles that can run on 100% ethanol or gasoline alongside their batteries in Brazil. Rival automakers Stellantis and Honda have also announced plans this year to launch hybrid-flex vehicles in Brazil, according to the report. GM said that two hybrid-flex […]
In Bulgaria, Renewables Now reported that Plagen, a producer of green hydrogen and green methanol from biogenic waste, has signed an investment agreement with Taebaek City in South Korea’s Gangwon province and eight other companies for the development of a commercial-scale green methanol plant. The new project is expected to eventually cover 20% of the […]
In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Swedish hydrogen fuel cell provider PowerCell has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for a new methanol-to-power solution that combines a methanol reformer with a fuel cell system. The report stated that the new solution has a fully integrated methanol reformer from RIX Industries combined […]
In Florida, Blue Biofuels said it has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy amounting to $1.15 million. The firm said that this funding will support the final stages of scaling the company’s patented Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) process, a technology that efficiently converts plant-based cellulose into […]
In Sweden, Alfa Laval said it has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) to be used on liquid hydrogen carriers. The company noted that the AiP affirms the technical feasibility and safety mechanism of the GCU design and concept. The boil-off gas technology is […]
In the UAE, dnata, a global air and travel services provider, announced that all its non-electric vehicles and ground support equipment in Dubai now run exclusively on biodiesel. This shift, part of a collaboration with Dubai Airports and ENOC, is expected to reduce dnata’s carbon footprint by over 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent to […]
In Hungary, MOL Group started production at its 10-megawatt green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, capable of producing 1,600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year, aimed at cutting the Danube Refinery’s carbon dioxide emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually. MOL will primarily use the green hydrogen for fuel production, helping the company transition to a lower-carbon […]
In Finland, Hycamite TCD Technologies launched Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, capable of producing 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The facility, located in Kokkola Industrial Park, aims to decarbonize industries by preventing up to 18,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year through its innovative methane-splitting process, […]
In India, Reuters reports India’s drive to boost ethanol production from corn turned the country into a net corn importer for the first time in decades, pushing domestic prices to record highs and impacting global supply chains. The policy shift, which began with a January hike in procurement prices for corn-based ethanol, aims to reduce […]
In China, Big Wind reports China’s biodiesel industry began refocusing on domestic markets after the European Union imposed anti-dumping duties of 12.8% to 36.4% on Chinese biodiesel exports in July. The duties, which affected nearly 90% of China’s biodiesel exports—1.8 million tonnes in 2023—have severely impacted trade with the EU, which had relied on China […]
