In Spain, Europa Sur reports Cepsa will present its €2 billion green hydrogen and ammonia projects at the San Roque Energy Park in Spain to Industry Minister Jordi Hereu. The energy park, one of the largest industrial sites in Andalusia, plays a pivotal role in Cepsa’s ambitious Andalusian Valley of Green Hydrogen initiative, which aims […]
In Illinois, LanzaTech and SEKISUI signed a Master License Agreement to construct multiple waste-to-ethanol plants across Japan, using LanzaTech’s advanced gas fermentation technology. This innovative process converts municipal and industrial solid waste into ethanol by capturing carbon from waste streams without the need for chemical catalysts, heat, or pressure, relying instead on a microbial catalyst. […]
In India, Chini Mandi reports in Rajgoli, Maharashtra, global commodity leader Olam Agri announced a $60 million investment to develop a multi-input bio-ethanol plant adjacent to its existing sugar factory. The facility, expected to be operational by March 2025, will produce ethanol from sugarcane and corn, aligning with India’s shift to mixed fuels like B20. […]
In Singapore, Anaergia Singapore was chosen to design and construct a biogas plant on Jeju Island, South Korea, with a project valued at C$25 million. The facility will utilize Anaergia’s Omnivore™ anaerobic digestion technology to process 50,000 tons of organic waste annually, sourced from local slaughterhouses, citrus juice plants, and food production facilities. This technology […]
In Georgia, Georgia Recorder reports on September 17, 2024, the Georgia Public Service Commission will vote on Georgia Power’s proposal to add 80 megawatts of biomass-fueled energy generation by burning wood pellets and organic materials, a plan that has raised concerns over high costs and environmental impact. The proposal, which includes a 30-year contract with […]
In Taiwan, Taipei Times reports Seawool, a fabric made from discarded oyster shells and recycled plastic, is generating NT$200 million annually and gaining popularity among sustainable fashion brands in Europe and the US. Known for its temperature-regulating properties and wool-like texture, Seawool has become a sought-after material for outdoor and eco-conscious clothing lines. Developed by […]
In Germany, Hintco has signed a €397 million contract with Fertiglobe to supply 19,500 tons of renewable ammonia to Europe in 2027, with deliveries projected to reach 397,000 tons by 2033. The ammonia will be produced at Fertiglobe’s Egypt Green Hydrogen plant, powered by 273 MW of new renewable electricity, which is being built in […]
In Brazil, on September 2, 2024, at the Goiana Automotive Center in Pernambuco, Brazil, Stellantis began fueling its Jeep and Fiat flex-fuel vehicles—including the Renegade, Compass, Commander, and Fiat Toro models equipped with T270 Flex and Turbo 270 Flex engines—with 100% ethanol directly from the assembly line, an initiative launched in the presence of Brazil’s […]
In Spain, Expansión reports Acciona and Plug Power announced a €49 million investment to develop a green hydrogen production plant in Arteixo, Galicia. The project, named Arteixo H2V, has been declared a strategic industrial initiative by the Galician Government, accelerating its approval process. The plant will utilize renewable energy to produce approximately 3,000 tons of […]
In Spain, El Periodico de Canarias reports on the Canary Island Fuerteventura, H2GO Repsol Morro Jable service station launched Spain’s first hydrogen-powered rental car service, featuring a fleet of Hyundai NEXO SUVs. The pioneering initiative by IR Maxoinversiones, in collaboration with Hyundai Canarias, marks a significant step towards sustainable mobility in the Canary Islands. This […]
