In France, LNG Prime reports in a deal valued at $2.66 billion, CMA CGM has ordered 12 15,500 TEU LNG dual-fuel containerships from South Korean conglomerate HD Hyundai. The ships will be constructed at HD Hyundai Samho and HD Hyundai Heavy, with six vessels at each yard. These vessels are set for delivery by June […]
In France, a decree and an order defining the procedures for the return of Biogas Production Certificates (CPBs) were published in the Official Journal on July 7. This key measure of the Climate and Resilience Act aims to accelerate the development of biomethane production in France and to contribute to the achievement of energy transition […]
In France, Technip Energies and Shell Catalysts & Technologies announced a technology transfer agreement which accelerates the commercialization of Technip Energies’ Bio-2-GlycolsTM technology for bio-based Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) production from glucose. MEG is traditionally produced using fossil-based feedstock to make various types of polyesters for packaging materials, such as plastic bottles, and in clothing […]
In France, Waga Energy signed an inaugural €100 million corporate syndicated loan with a consortium of 5 banking groups. The syndicated loan, with a 3-year maturity extendible to 5 years, will enable the acceleration of the international development of Waga Energy notably in the United States, and will strengthen the Group’s financial structure. This loan […]
In France, SOLER and INERATEC are planning to build an innovative biocarbon and e-Fuel production facility in southern France as the blueprint for following projects. This plant will avoid 100,000 tons of CO2 equivalent a year by leveraging the synthesis gas that is generated as a co-product of the biocarbon generated from wood residues using […]
In France, Neste welcomed the French government’s decision to approve the sales of transport fuels from 100% renewable raw materials, such as renewable diesel, at fuel stations. So far, the sales have been limited to logistics companies with dedicated fuel supply networks. HVO100 has therefore not been available to the general public. The decision by […]
In France, HDF Energy, a manufacturer of high-power fuel cells and developer of large-scale hydrogen infrastructure, announces that the European Commission has approved French financial support for its industrial project within the framework of the IPCEIs (Important Projects of Common European Interest). The grant, worth up to $184 million, will be dedicated to the development […]
In France, food multinational Danone, tire maker Michelin, biobased chemicals producer DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France have agreed to invest over €16 million ($18.2 million) to build a Biotech Open Platform at Clermont-Ferrand, France. The facility will develop and scale advanced fermentation processes and be located at Michelin’s Parc Cataroux Center for Sustainable […]
In France, Danone and Michelin, the American start-up DMC Biotechnologies and Crédit Agricole Centre France, a key investor in the region, have agreed to create the Biotech Open Platform to bolster the development of advanced fermentation processes, particularly precision fermentation, on a larger scale. Precision fermentation is a revolutionary biotechnological process to produce bio-based materials […]
In France, Ocean Network Express (ONE) is now able to offer customers in France the opportunity to transport their cargo inland using trucks powered by biofuel in partnership with logistics company Transmanut. Operating in the Le Havre area, the trucks will use Oleo100 fuel, which is made from 100% French rapeseed residue. The fuel provides […]
