EU approves €1.5 bn French aid for biomethane production

The European Commission has granted approval to a substantial €1.5 billion French state aid package designed to stimulate the domestic production of sustainable biomethane. This strategic investment is intended to accelerate France’s transition to a net-zero carbon economy by promoting the development of a robust and resilient biomethane sector. The Commission’s decision is grounded in

ZeroAvia, KLM plan demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines

ZeroAvia and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced plans for a demonstration flight using ZeroAvia’s ZA2000 hydrogen-electric engines for large regional turboprop aircraft. Hydrogen-electric engines generate electricity using hydrogen in fuel cells, powering electric motors to turn the aircraft’s propellers. The only emission is water vapor, potentially reducing climate impact by up to 90% compared to

EC okays €1.2 bn Spanish renewable hydrogen scheme

The European Commission has approved a €1.2 billion Spanish scheme to support investments in renewable hydrogen production to foster the transition to a net-zero economy. The scheme, approved under the State Aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (TCTF), will be fully funded through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) following the Commission’s positive assessment of

TFG Marine signs up for methanol newbuilds

TFG Marine, Trafigura’s marine fuel supply joint venture with John Fredriksen’s Frontline and Golden Ocean Group, has inked a long-term time charter deal with Singapore’s Consort Bunkers for four newbuild bunker tankers capable of carrying methanol. The 6,500-dwt IMO type 2 units are currently under construction at China Merchant Jinling Shipyard and will be operated

DPIIT promotes green logistics industry

The Government recognizes the importance of sustainable logistics for India’s economic growth and environmental well-being. Several initiatives have been taken to promote sustainable Logistics Industry, leveraging technologies including digitalization and automation. The PM GatiShakti National Master Plan (NMP) platform aims at enhancing industrial productivity and helping the country achieve its green logistics and clean energy

Petronet LNG reports record volumes

India’s largest LNG importer Petronet LNG reported record quarterly volumes at its Dahej and Kochi regasification terminals. During the May-June quarter, the Dahej LNG terminal processed highest ever 248 TBTU of LNG as against 219 TBTU during the previous quarter and 217 TBTU in the same quarter last year, marking a rise of 13 percent

TotalEnergies buys stake in wind farm to produce green hydrogen

French energy major TotalEnergies has bought a 50% stake in the 795 MW OranjeWind offshore wind farm from German renewable developer RWE and will dedicate it to producing green hydrogen. TotalEnergies will use its share of the renewable electricity production from the project to power 350MW electrolyzer projects. These will produce about 40,000 tons per

GCMD completes biofuel supply chain trials with Hapag-Lloyd

In Singapore, The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has completed its final biofuel blend supply chain trial with Hapag-Lloyd with an organic-based tracer supplied by Authentic to ensure the biofuel’s integrity. The tracer was detected at all sampling points, confirming its authenticity. The trial involved the bunkering of 4,500 MT of B30 marine biofuel

ASL Aviation signs agreement with ZeroAvia for retrofit

ASL Aviation Holdings has signed an agreement with ZeroAvia for up to 20 hydrogen-electric engines for retrofit into its operated fleet of ATR regional turboprop aircraft, creating some of the world’s first zero-emission freight aircraft of this scale. The firm order of 10 engines, with a further option for up to another 10, and an

AM Green plans to invest $1 bn to set up 2G biofuel plants

AM Green plans to invest $1 billion in its entry into second-generation biofuels with the establishment of two bio-ethanol plants, marking a new venture for the renewable energy firm. Additionally, the company plans to acquire a 50% stake in Assam Bio Refinery Pvt. Ltd from Finnish entities Fortum Oyj and Chempolis Oy, reported Live Mint.