In the Ukraine, in just a few days, the state UKRGASBANK processed and issued a documentary letter of credit to purchase biogas plant equipment from a Danish global manufacturer. The equipment will be manufactured within a year and installed at a poultry factory in Ladyzhyn, Vinnytsia oblast. Using latest technologies, electricity and heat will be […]
In the Ukraine, GrainTrade reports soybean oil prices fell by nearly 17% on the week on the Chicago Board of Trade as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency only raising biodiesel blending by 1% over the next three years, together with the EPA also approving canola as an approved biodiesel feedstock. Prices are now […]
In Ukraine, the Odessa Journal reports Chernihivgaz has resolved the connectivity issues of the country’s first biomethane facility at Hals Agro that it will allow it to connect to the gas distribution networks via an 800-meter-long pipeline by the end of the year. The facility pipeline will allow for the transfer of 330 cubic meters […]
In France, Euractiv reports E85 sales rose 53% year-on-year for the May 2021-April 2022 period, in part fueled by higher fossil fuel prices as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The jump in consumption led to E85 taking an 6.2% share of the national fuel market as of April 2022. The number of […]
In Ukraine, Ukrinform reports that Ukraine has a real opportunity to completely abandon gas imports through developing its own production, including of biogas, according to a statement made by Serhiy Makogon, CEO of Gas Transmission System Operator Ukraine of Ukraine LLC (Gas TSO of Ukraine). “Ukraine has a very large potential for biogas production – […]
Across Europe, Stratus Advisors says that eight of the European Union’s 27 member states have either lowered biofuel blending mandates for the near term or are in discussions to do so in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and concerns about food security, but believes that the RePower policy will help to decarbonize Europe and […]
In Germany, Euractiv reports the government is contemplating suspending biofuel production from cereals and oilseeds in an effort to ensure food security in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The agriculture minister and environment minister are working together to assess the situation and any potential policy shifts as necessary to respond to the evolving […]
In Denmark, Topsoe is closing down its operations in Russia and Belarus including its office in Moscow. The close down follows Topsoe’s earlier decision to make a full stop for all new business activity in Russia and Belarus. “We are horrified about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, that leaves the Ukrainian people to suffer. Immediately […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that the absence of deliveries from the Black Sea region is expected to severely exacerbate the global scarcity of available rapeseed. The running crop year is characterized by tight supply already. The war in Ukraine is having an increasing impact on world trade, as Ukraine is one of the largest suppliers […]
In Belgium, Agriland reports that the EU plans to use funding under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to double the planned production of biomethane by 2030 in order to reduce the reliance on gas from Russia. This would lead to the creation of 35 billion cubic metres of biomethane per year by that year (the […]
