Category: Fuels

Namibia teams with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to study Africa’s largest green hydrogen project

Namibia teams with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to study Africa’s largest green hydrogen project

July 3, 2023 |

In Namibia, following approval by the Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) on May 23, 2023, the GRN and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) recently signed the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) at an official signing ceremony held at State House in Windhoek. The FIA governs the process for the development, implementation […]

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Consortium receives grant for 10MW offshore hydrogen project in Belgium

Consortium receives grant for 10MW offshore hydrogen project in Belgium

July 1, 2023 |

In Belgium, Lhyfe reported that the HOPE (Hydrogen Offshore Production for Europe) project consortium has signed a $21.8 million grant agreement with the European Commission. The HOPE project involves developing, building and operating the first 10 MW production unit in the North Sea, off the coast of Belgium, by 2026. The aim is to demonstrate […]

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UKPIA urges UK Government to set an achievable SAF target 

UKPIA urges UK Government to set an achievable SAF target 

July 1, 2023 |

In the UK, UKPIA is calling on the UK Government to set an achievable target for the amount of SAF used by local airlines in 2025 or risk higher prices for passengers. In response to the Government’s consultation on Developing the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate, UKPIA says that setting a target for SAF above […]

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UECC, GoodFuels and NYK collaborate on biofuel delivery

UECC, GoodFuels and NYK collaborate on biofuel delivery

June 30, 2023 |

In Norway, United European Car Carriers (UECC) said it has successfully completed the delivery of sustainable biofuel in the port of Vlissingen, in collaboration with Dutch biofuel provider GoodFuels and vessel owner NYK.  This operation marks the first time a UECC time-chartered vessel, m/v Emerald Leader, has been bunkered with biofuel, the company said. GoodFuels […]

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IATA launches World Sustainability Symposium

IATA launches World Sustainability Symposium

June 30, 2023 |

In Switzerland, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on October 3-4.  IATA noted that the symposium will facilitate critical discussions in seven key areas: the overall strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, including SAF, the crucial role of government and […]

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Nordic firm Scandinavian Biogas becomes Biokraft

Nordic firm Scandinavian Biogas becomes Biokraft

June 30, 2023 |

In Sweden, Scandinavian Biogas, a biogas producer with facilities in Sweden, Norway and Korea said it has decided to change its name to Biokraft ahead of upcoming northern European expansion with a focus on liquefied biogas. “I am very proud of our new brand Biokraft. It is strong and clear. It conveys the essence of […]

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Viridi Partners with American Organic Energy to develop food waste-to-RNG projects in New York

Viridi Partners with American Organic Energy to develop food waste-to-RNG projects in New York

June 30, 2023 |

In New York, Viridi Energy, a renewable natural gas platform, has partnered with American Organic Energy (AOE) to develop one of the largest food waste-to-renewable natural gas projects in the United States. The project is expected to convert 210,000 tons of waste per year into clean energy and agriculture products. Located in Yaphank, New York, […]

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Maersk announces first container vessel conversion to methanol dual-fuel engine

Maersk announces first container vessel conversion to methanol dual-fuel engine

June 30, 2023 |

In Denmark, A.P. Moller – Maersk said it will retrofit an existing ship to a dual-fuel methanol powered vessel and thereby able to sail on green methanol.  “Retrofitting of engines to run on methanol is an important lever in our strategy. With this initiative, we wish to pave the way for future scalable retrofit programs […]

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EPA issues fourth emergency waiver for E15 to July 20

EPA issues fourth emergency waiver for E15 to July 20

June 29, 2023 |

In Washington, the Environmental Protection Agency has issued a fourth emergency waiver extension for E15 to July 20. EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a letter, “The Agency in taking this action is seeking to address the extreme and unusual fuel supply circumstances in the market by allowing the continued sale of E15 during the […]

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Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative receives first delivery of local biodiesel

Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative receives first delivery of local biodiesel

June 29, 2023 |

In Hawaii, Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) received its first delivery of locally produced biodiesel as part of its new fuel supply contract executed last month with Pacific Biodiesel Technologies. Under the agreement, Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, owner and operator of the biodiesel refinery on Hawai‘i Island, will supply biodiesel for KIUC to be used to […]

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