Tag: UK

IAG invests in Wastefront for tire-to-SAF production

IAG invests in Wastefront for tire-to-SAF production

January 22, 2025 |

In the UK, IAG has invested in Wastefront who plan to turn used tires into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF will be made by converting waste tires into tire derived oil, which is then refined into road fuels and SAF. The SAF produced is expected to give life cycle carbon emission savings of over […]

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LanzaJet selects site for Project Speedbird

LanzaJet selects site for Project Speedbird

January 22, 2025 |

In the UK, LanzaJet announced the selection of the site for their next production facility, Project Speedbird, in Teesside’s Wilton International. LanzaJet has partnered with Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned entity of Sembcorp Industries Ltd, to develop an ethanol-to-SAF facility at Wilton International in Teesside, UK. Through a collaboration with British Airways, Project Speedbird will produce over […]

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Kanadevia Inova acquires Iona Capital and its 11 UK renewable gas plants

Kanadevia Inova acquires Iona Capital and its 11 UK renewable gas plants

January 21, 2025 |

In the UK, Kanadevia Inova acquired London-based Iona Capital Limited (ICL), along with a portfolio of 11 renewable gas plants in the UK and a substantial pipeline of projects globally. The landmark acquisition accelerates the evolution of the Kanadevia Inova business beyond Business Development, EPC and plant lifecycle service provider, and into full plant ownership, […]

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Powerhouse Energy teams with Avioxx to pilot SAF production technology

Powerhouse Energy teams with Avioxx to pilot SAF production technology

January 20, 2025 |

In the UK, Powerhouse Energy has agreed to collaborate with Avioxx Ltd to integrate PHE’s technology for its pilot scale facility to produce 200 tons per annum of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Avioxx, based in London and Cheshire, has developed a patented process to produce SAF from non-recyclable wastes. Under the proposed collaboration, PHE will work […]

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Greenergy refinances $1.4B in credit facilities

Greenergy refinances $1.4B in credit facilities

January 20, 2025 |

In the UK, Greenergy recently announced the successful closing of its new Revolving Secured Borrowing Base and Term Loan Facility. Combined with its existing Receivables Purchase Facility, this takes Greenergy’s total credit facilities to $1.4 billion. The refinancing is supported by Greenergy’s parent company Trafigura, and includes a new $500 million Revolving Secured Borrowing Base, […]

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EET Hydrogen signs EPC contract with ENKA for UK hydrogen facility

EET Hydrogen signs EPC contract with ENKA for UK hydrogen facility

January 16, 2025 |

In the UK, Essar Energy Transition (EET) Hydrogen has signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract with ENKA for its flagship low carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. In October 2024, the UK Government announced funding had been agreed to support HPP1 as the UK’s first large-scale […]

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EPS taps SulNOx tech to slash fuel and emissions on 30 ships

EPS taps SulNOx tech to slash fuel and emissions on 30 ships

January 15, 2025 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported Eastern Pacific Shipping  and SulNOx, a UK-based tech provider, signed a deal to cut fuel consumption and emissions on at least 30 vessels over 18 months, following an eight-month trial across EPS-managed container ships, tankers, bulk carriers, and gas carriers. EPS reported up to 5% fuel savings using SulNOxECO […]

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Global fleet hits $2T with half of 2024 orders for green fuels – Clarksons

Global fleet hits $2T with half of 2024 orders for green fuels – Clarksons

January 8, 2025 |

In the UK, Rivera Maritime News reported the global shipping fleet’s value, according to Clarksons Research, reached US$2 trillion by the end of 2024, adding US$800 billion in value over the first four years of this decade. This growth was driven by a 6.2% rise in tonne-mile demand, which “reflects the largest growth in shipping […]

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OXCCU analysis shows CO2 Fischer-Tropsch potential for SAF

OXCCU analysis shows CO2 Fischer-Tropsch potential for SAF

January 6, 2025 |

In the UK, OXCCU has unveiled new techno-economic analysis detailing the transformative potential of its CO₂ Fischer-Tropsch (CO₂ F-T) technology for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The report outlines how OXCCU’s innovative catalyst and process reduces costs, enhances efficiency, and accelerates decarbonization in the aviation sector. Key findings from the report include: 50% Lower Capital […]

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Northern Ireland seeks views on potential role of biofuels

Northern Ireland seeks views on potential role of biofuels

January 5, 2025 |

In the UK, Newry Times reported that Northern Ireland’s Minister of Economy, Conor Murphy has launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Minister Murphy said: “Moving away from fossil fuels is vital in the transition towards net zero. Over half […]

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