In the UK, Northern Ireland Economy Minister Conor Murphy recently launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. It is open until March 4. “This Call for Evidence will help the Department assess the potential role biofuels can play in decarbonizing […]
In the UK, flights are set to be greener as the UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate officially came into force Wednesday. By law, this type of fuel must now make up at least 2% of all jet fuel in flights taking off from the UK from 2025, growing year-on-year to 10% by 2030 and 22% […]
In the UK, the Financial Times reports that Project Willow—a feasibility study looking at how to convert the Grangemouth oil refinery in Scotland to renewable energy following the owners’ announcement earlier this year that it would be shut down—is about three-quarters finished. The study led by EY is recycling, biofuels and green hydrogen, but the […]
In the UK, researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on a large scale. Biofuels are renewable energy sources made from biological materials like plants […]
In the UK, a new analysis by SEA-LNG shows that LNG dual-fuel vessels provide the lowest-cost compliance with upcoming IMO and EU decarbonization regulations, potentially saving operators $5–17 million annually compared to methanol and ammonia. The findings are based on container fleets operating between Rotterdam and Singapore, a key trade route subject to stringent emissions […]
In the UK, German manufacturer WELTEC BIOPOWER has been commissioned by the English recycling company Eco Sustainable Solutions Ltd. to build a biomethane plant. The plant is located near Bournemouth Airport in the south of England. Eco Sustainable will operate the plant itself and fill the stainless steel tanks with household waste and agricultural residues […]
In the UK, Drax Group and Pathway Energy LLC have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million metric tons of sustainable biomass pellets each year to Pathway’s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant on the US Gulf Coast. Under a separate agreement, Drax could also become […]
In Cyprus, Cyprus Shipping News reports during the 109th Maritime Safety Committee session held in London from December 2 to 6, 2024, the International Maritime Organization approved amendments to allow ammonia as fuel for ships starting July 1, 2026, advanced safety standards for autonomous vessels, and revised regulations for natural gas-fueled ships. The session also […]
In the UK, following a competitive tender process, px Group, the Teesside based infrastructure solutions business, has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract by Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) at its fuel terminal in Foynes, Ireland, due to their experience and approach to safety standards. AFSC is a joint venture between Inver Energy and the […]
In the UK, Fastmarkets and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced the launch of the ICE Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Gulf (Fastmarkets) Futures contract to meet growing demand and tackle complexity in the biofuel feedstock market. The US Gulf-based UCO assessment reflects the primary market region for UCO trade, capturing the broadest data pool necessary for accurate market […]
