In France, from the Energy Environment Process Center (CEEP) of Mines Paris-PSL, the deeptech startup SUBLIME Energie is revolutionizing the valorization of biogas by developing a unique technology in the world: the liquefaction of biogas. By efficiently transporting and pooling the biogas production of several farms, it reduces their initial investment and operating costs, thus […]
In the UK, World Bio Market Insights reported that Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), a global coatings company, has introduced the Alesta BioCore line of powder coatings. This new offering aims to reduce the environmental impact of the coatings industry by utilizing non-food organic waste as a raw material, the report stated. The report also highlighted […]
In Brazil, FS, a producer of ethanol and animal nutrition said it has just completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil. The firm said it could become the world’s first ethanol producer with a negative carbon footprint and […]
In Finland, Neste said that Vietnam Airlines has operated its first flight using Neste MY sustainable aviation fuel. A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 27, 2024, Neste said. Neste produced the SAF at its Singapore […]
In Singapore, X-Press Feeders, Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd (GET), and PSA Singapore (PSA) said they have successfully completed the first simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation (SIMOPS) in Singapore on May 27, 2024. The SIMOPS was conducted at the new Tuas Port with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), […]
In the United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group, Transmar and Orascom Construction have signed an MoU for the development of a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt. The facility will be located in the Suez Canal area. The addition of a facility in this area will provide bunkering solutions for those mainliners who […]
In Finland, Neste said it welcomed the allowance of unrestricted sales of paraffinic diesel fuels according to the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard in Germany. The sales of unblended, 100% renewable diesel has previously only been allowed in specific segments, such as in non-road vehicles and public transportation, Neste said. The approval that has now […]
In South Korea, Aju Press reported that HD Hyundai Oilbank said its biofuel production technology was accredited with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certifications (ISCC), global standards for recycled and bio-based materials. The report noted that the Korean refiner affiliated with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has produced eco-friendly materials including sustainable aviation fuel and bio […]
In Belgium, Pro Farmer reports that both Germany and France on calling on the European Commission to stop imports of used cooking oil-based biodiesel from China due to the potential that they could be fraudulent. The biodiesel industry had called on the EC previously to investigate the allegations due to significantly increased volumes of imports […]
In Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland and Bia Energy have agreed a significant partnership to enable renewable biomethane gas from the Bia Energy facility at Huntstown, Co Dublin to be injected directly into the gas network. Gas Networks Ireland will extend its existing network to create Dublin’s first direct Renewable Gas Entry Point at Bia Energy’s […]
