Tag: Ukraine

Higher biodiesel imports threatening Ukraine’s rapeseed producers

Higher biodiesel imports threatening Ukraine’s rapeseed producers

June 1, 2023 |

In the Ukraine, APK Inform reports that rapeseed prices are on the verge of collapsing in the face of a large crop that farmers expected to see windfalls from. Biodiesel imports together with lower crude oil prices are weighing heavily on rapeseed prices, a crop farmers thought would be a sure bet due to the […]

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Aston University biofuel experts advise on how Ukraine can build back greener

Aston University biofuel experts advise on how Ukraine can build back greener

May 26, 2023 |

In the UK, Aston University reported that two Aston University scientists have provided expert advice on how the UK research can support Ukraine’s reconstruction. As Ukraine is one of the largest agricultural producers and exporters it also generates large amounts of agricultural waste which could be used to produce biofuels and valuable chemicals. This could […]

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Naftogaz drops proposed $27.5M CHP biofuel plant in Lviv

Naftogaz drops proposed $27.5M CHP biofuel plant in Lviv

May 15, 2023 |

In Ukraine, Ukraine Business News reports that following a shift in management, Naftogaz has decided it will not invest in a $27.5 million CHP biofuel plant in Lviv after all. Instead, the city will direct its efforts towards a waste processing project as it doesn’t have the funds to take on the project on its […]

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EU to support Ukraine by rebuilding energy infrastructure with renewables

EU to support Ukraine by rebuilding energy infrastructure with renewables

January 31, 2023 |

In the Ukraine, Reuters reports that a draft policy document between the Ukraine and the European Union outlines potential cooperation to rebuild the country’s energy infrastructure using renewable energy and hydrogen. Though the draft could change before being signed later this week at a summit to be held in Kiev, it aims to quickly deploy […]

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Ukrainian bank secures letter of credit for $13.5M biogas porject

Ukrainian bank secures letter of credit for $13.5M biogas porject

December 28, 2022 |

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 […]

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Soybean oil prices tank on small RFS increase and canola pathway approval

Soybean oil prices tank on small RFS increase and canola pathway approval

December 6, 2022 |

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 […]

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Ukraine’s first biomethane project seen connecting to gas grid by year’s end

Ukraine’s first biomethane project seen connecting to gas grid by year’s end

August 16, 2022 |

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 […]

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French E85 sales jump 54% on year

French E85 sales jump 54% on year

June 22, 2022 |

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 […]

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Gas TSO of Ukraine says country can abandon gas imports due to own production including biogas

Gas TSO of Ukraine says country can abandon gas imports due to own production including biogas

June 14, 2022 |

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 – […]

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Some EU countries cutting back on biofuels short-term due to war in Ukraine

Some EU countries cutting back on biofuels short-term due to war in Ukraine

May 23, 2022 |

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 […]

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