Category: Fuels

Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee actively developing and promiting hydrogen

Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee actively developing and promiting hydrogen

February 26, 2024 |

In Singapore, Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee sees hydrogen fuel playing a potential role in the state’s aviation decarbonization journey.  The working group was formed following the signing of the Cooperation Agreement by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), and Linde in February 2022. Since then, the committee has examined regional and […]

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Darling Ingredients to process Chick-fil-A’s UCO into biodiesel

Darling Ingredients to process Chick-fil-A’s UCO into biodiesel

February 26, 2024 |

In Texas, Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Chick-fil-A, Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to convert its used cooking oil into cleaner burning renewable transportation fuel. Darling Ingredients’ service brand DAR PRO Solutions, will collect used cooking oil from all Chick-fil-A restaurants in the U.S. and Canada. Each year, Darling Ingredients turns hundreds of millions of pounds […]

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Vopak commission 40,000 m3 biofuels terminal in Singapore for blending into marine fuels

Vopak commission 40,000 m3 biofuels terminal in Singapore for blending into marine fuels

February 26, 2024 |

In Singapore, Vopak has successfully commissioned 40,000 cubic meters of capacity at its Sebarok terminal for blending of biofuels into marine fuels. The existing pipeline system was also converted to a dedicated biofuel blending service. The new capacity is underpinned by customer commitment. Vopak’s Sebarok terminal is located close to Singapore’s eastern anchorage, where a large […]

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OMV Petrom lands government financing for $152M 55MW green hydrogen facilities

OMV Petrom lands government financing for $152M 55MW green hydrogen facilities

February 26, 2024 |

In Romania, OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeastern Europe, announces the signing of two financing contracts through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, for the construction of two production facilities for green hydrogen with a total capacity of 55 MW at the Petrobrazi refinery. The contracts were signed with the Romanian Ministry […]

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The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

The Irish Bioenergy Association publishes guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting

February 24, 2024 |

In Ireland, the Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has published a guide to Specified Biomass Harvesting (SBH) as part of sustainable forest management.  Noel Gavigan, IrBEA Technical Executive and co-author of the report said: “As a biomass fuel, SBH displaces fossil fuels with significant greenhouse gas savings. This is achieved through fossil displacement and avoidance of […]

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ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

ECOnnect Energy announces key role in e-fuel project in Nigeria 

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, ECOnnect Energy said it is a key partner in “Project Green,” an initiative led by Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited (APPL) to establish itself as a supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa. “Project Green” is situated on an extensive 300-hectare site in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, according to […]

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Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

Wärtsilä to lead development in autonomous zero-emission balancing solutions

February 24, 2024 |

In Finland, technology group Wärtsilä said it will lead a five-year collaboration of more than 200 Finnish companies, industrial organizations, research institutes, and universities. The partners in this “Wide & Intelligent Sustainable Energy” (WISE) project will together develop innovative clean energy concepts. The consortium intends to strengthen the Finnish energy sector to become a world-leader […]

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Alt. Leather raises $718,000 in seed round to drive plant-based leather alternative

Alt. Leather raises $718,000 in seed round to drive plant-based leather alternative

February 24, 2024 |

In Australia, Business News Australia reported that Alt. Leather, a startup established in 2022 has raised $718,000 in a seed round. The report noted that the firm aims to produce Australia’s first 100% plant-based alternative to leather. The company has secured the backing of Startmate, The Austin Group, Robyn Denholm’s family office Wollemi Capital Group […]

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Biobased materials firm PlantSwitch gets financing for its manufacturing facility

Biobased materials firm PlantSwitch gets financing for its manufacturing facility

February 24, 2024 |

In Ohio, Plastics Technology reported that bioplastics startup PlantSwitch has raised its financial investment by $8 million with participation of large institutional investment firm NexPoint Capital to proceed with its first commercial manufacturing facility in North Carolina and expand its team.  The report stated that the plant began producing material in December 2023. The company […]

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Gasum opens Norway’s southernmost LBG filling station 

Gasum opens Norway’s southernmost LBG filling station 

February 24, 2024 |

In Norway, energy company Gasum has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company’s liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in the country. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling station, in which it offers both compressed and liquefied biogas. The station is open to […]

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