In Spain, PepsiCo has launched a pilot project to reuse the oil generated at its snack plant in Burgos to convert it into biodiesel. The biofuel generated will go directly to the fleet of company collaborators to transport PepsiCo products and it is estimated that savings of 380 metric tons of CO2 per year will […]
In the UAE, Emirates announced it has committed $200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. This is the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over 3 years. Emirates will identify partnerships with leading organisations working […]
In Germany, SimpleFlying reports Hamburg Airport has teamed up with Lufthansa Technik together with the German Aerospace Center and the Center for Applied Aeronautical Research to test hydrogen handling over the next two years to prepare for using hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel. A three-decade-old Airbus A320 located at Lufthansa Technik’s Hamburg base, known […]
In Ukraine, Ukraine Business News reports that following a shift in management, Naftogaz has decided it will not invest in a $27.5 million CHP biofuel plant in Lviv after all. Instead, the city will direct its efforts towards a waste processing project as it doesn’t have the funds to take on the project on its […]
In Colorado, Gevo has entered into a side agreement with Axens North America, Inc. in connection with a Master Framework Agreement for Ethanol to Jet Collaboration, dated September 22, 2021. The new agreement modifies the exclusivity provisions contained in the MFA. The parties carved-out exceptions to the Exclusive Territory in certain areas of the Midwest […]
In Norway, Höegh Autoliners and North Ammonia have signed a partnership for the supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia. The aim of the agreement is to boost the use of carbon-free maritime fuels in deep-sea shipping, the companies said. The partnership will enable Höegh Autoliners to meet their commitment to powering at least […]
In Argentina, TN reported that biogas production in the country grew by 10.58% year-on-year in 2022, going from 378 to 418 GWh. According to a report by the Cordoba grain chamber (BCCBA), this production level marked the highest volume in the last decade. The provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Santa Fe led the productivity […]
In Japan, Astomos Energy Corporation (Astomos) and Inpex Corporation announced they reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) chartered by Astomos in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the next several months, Inpex will supply B24 biofuel to the VLGC through a bunker vessel operated by Monjasa1 […]
In California, Origin Materials announced a strategic partnership with Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a producer of virgin and recycled PET resins, to accelerate the mass production of biobased materials. Under the agreement, both companies committed to explore initiatives related to the rapid commercialization of low-carbon, biobased materials. Initiatives include evaluating the use of existing […]
In Germany, TotalEnergies Corbion and Coexpan announced the launch of a PLA biobased cup using recycled PLA, available in both white and high transparency. After completing all tests at Coexpan´s Innotech center, in Madrid, Spain, full validation was achieved for line speeds and output using FFS technology. “We are very proud to include in our […]
