EU Biofuel News Monitoring

Civil society groups urge the European Commission to stop incentivizing soy biofuels

In Belgium, T&E reported that 24 non-profit organizations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam, and Birdlife, are calling on the European Commission to respect the legal obligations to review the rules on deforestation-causing biofuels. The organizations …

Renewables account for 24.5% of EU energy use in 2023

In 2023, 24.5% of gross final energy consumption in the EU came from renewable sources, up by 1.4 percentage points compared with 2022. This share is 18 percentage points (pp) short of meeting the 2030 target (42.5%), which would require an annual average …

NGOs call on European Commission to phase out crop-based biofuels

In Belgium, 24 non-profit organizations, including T&E, WWF, Oxfam, and Birdlife, have called on the European Commission to choose climate, nature, and people over free trade, and respect the legal obligations to review the rules on deforestation- …

Which EU countries use the most energy coming from renewable sources?

Renewable energy consumed in the EU keeps growing, but not as fast as it should to meet 2030 targets. Renewable energy made up 24.5% of EU energy use last year, a new record, but still far from the target set for 2030. Spain is the only country among the …

Arkas Bunker delivers second biofuel order to Yang Ming

In Singapore, Manifold Times reports Arkas Bunker announced it had delivered a second supply of its “Bio24F” biofuel to shipowner Yang Ming, following a successful initial delivery in November. Seçkin Gül, General Manager of Arkas Bunker, described the …

EUROPE: Galp set to start producing biofuels at Sines refinery in 2026

Opinion: Biofuels industry ‘poised and ready’ for Clean Fuel Regulations

On July 1, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) will come into force. It resembles the clean fuel standards used in British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington State, and some countries in the EU. Once fully implemented, Canada’s CFR is expected to …

My robot waiter reminds us what really matters

Comment: Those who have been reading or listening to my commentaries in recent months will note that I have a pretty bleak view of the immediate future.  The New Zealand economy is struggling to grow, the economy of our major export market is not doing …

Eni launches supercomputer to drive decarbonisation

Italian multinational energy company Eni has launched its HPC6 supercomputer to tackle energy transition challenges. The HPC6, installed at Eni’s green data centre in Ferrera Erbognone southwest of Milan, consists of over 3,400 computing nodes …

Start Off the New Year With 5 Blue Chip Dividend Stocks That Pay 6% and Higher Yields

Investing Riddy / iStock via Getty Images Published: December 27, 2024 7:43 am Last Updated: December 27, 2024 8:22 am Investors love dividend stocks, especially the blue-chip variety because they offer a significant income stream and have massive …

Biomass Power Market Detailed in New Research Report By 2031 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Suez

The Biomass Power Market is estimated to valued at USD 139.06 Bn in 2024 and expected to reach USD 198.30 Bn by 2031, exhibiting CAGR of 5.2% from 2024 to 2031. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The latest …

The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry 

New air freight and air cargo aircraft concepts are being driven by the need to find cheaper ways to move goods and a desire to use more eco-friendly ways to transport products from A to B in a world where e-commerce is booming.   Advanced by developments …

Comparison of STAR and GOLD in Assessing Disease Severity Among High-Risk and COPD Patients: Evidence from Enjoying ...

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), characterized by irreversible airway obstruction, is the third leading cause of death worldwide.1 Pulmonary function test is key to diagnosing COPD and assessing the severity of airway obstruction. …

From waste to wealth: Part - II

The metropolitan municipal solid waste (MSW) generation, of which 75 per cent is organic, remains largely untapped. Organic MSW with higher calorific value given our national consumption of fatty oils and foods holds significant potential for conversion …

UK gambling with climate targets over carbon capture, say campaigners

The UK government is gambling with its own climate targets on claims that the Drax power plant will create “negative emissions” because new rules could hand the carbon savings to the US, campaigners say. The owners of the North Yorkshire power plant have …

[Latest] Alcohol Enzymes Market Size Value To Hit USD 804.6 Million by 2027 | CAGR of 4.9%

The global alcohol enzyme market is projected to reach $804.6 million by 2027, registering a CAGR of 4.9% from 2020 to 2027 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As per the report published by Allied Market …

Honeywell Advances ‘Make in India’ Biojet Fuel Initiative

US-based Honeywell is accelerating efforts to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using locally available feedstocks. SAF, a biofuel with low sulphur content, offers a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel and can reduce lifecycle carbon …

Shipping’s 2024 shakeup sees alliances form, fuel rules tighten, green corridors expand

Among 2024’s most influential events affecting the shipping sector, some came from unexpected places. Houthi attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea have slowed but not ceased, and were one of the major factors in deep re-thinks about shipping routes that …

Methane levels in the atmosphere rising faster than ever

Pep is a chief research scientist in the CSIRO Climate Science Centre and executive director of the Global Carbon Project (GCP). Background image credit: metamorworks / iStock via Getty. The Global Methane Budget 2024, released earlier this year,  …

Todd 'TJ' Stein Announces Candidacy for District Leader in AD76, Part A

Todd “TJ” Stein, a lifelong resident of the Upper East Side, has officially declared his candidacy for District Leader in Assembly District 76 (AD76), Part A. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a third- …

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO

Jim Garcia Publishes Hidden Legal Metro Bond Documents for The Meadows Castle Rock CO, which outlines $1b in Property Taxes for a $57m Infrastructure Project. CASTLE ROCK, CO, UNITED STATES, December 28, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since 1991 tax …

Reinventing Cooling: How the AIM Act is Transforming the Future of HVAC-R

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The AIM Act phases down HFCs, which are commonly used as refrigerants in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, reducing greenhouse gases. It pushes the HVAC-R industry …

Broken Arrow School Board Candidate Announces Public Meet and Greet

Broken Arrow School Board Zone 5 candidate Dr. Kate Williams will be hosting a meet and greet on January 2 at West by Laurannae. Free and open to the public. BROKEN ARROW, OK, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Kate …

Dr. Natasha Weems Interviews Dr. K.A. Paul His Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing WW III

Global Leaders and Changemakers Come Together in Los Angeles for Peace Summit LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. K.A. Paul’s Mission to Unite World Leaders and Save Humanity: Preventing World War III …

OSCE supports co-operation between Georgia and Armenia on Climate Change and Landscape Fire Management

The OSCE in partnership with the thinktank adelphi has recently published a strategy paper aiming to foster cross-border co-operation between Georgia and Armenia in tackling climate-related security risks, improving landscape fire management, and reducing …

Part Two of Podcast Series on Women Business Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Running a Family Business

Episode Features Women Executives from Aggregate Resources and Blazer Industries Now Available on Spotify WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building trust fast and managing new leadership transitions are some …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the femicide in Ključ

Sarajevo, 27 December 2024 - We are saddened by another case of femicide, which occurred in Ključ yesterday. Deplorably, again a weapon was used to commit a crime. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victim's family and friends. We are once …

Qualified Applied Behavior Analysis Credentialing Board Certifications Added to Texas Licensing in Landmark Vote

The state of Texas has taken a major step in supporting access to high quality care for families by adding the QABA certifications to its licensing AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The state of Texas has taken a …

Nj Ayuk praises Azule Energy's Strategic Move In Namibia's Energy Industry

SOUTH AFRICA, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Azule Energy's successful farm-in deal for Block 2914A, which is situated in Namibia's Orange Basin, marks an important turning point in the continent's energy industry. The news …

Libyan Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed El Hassan El Rida El Senussi Delivers Independence Day Address

Calls for Unity, Stability, and a Return to Constitutional Monarchy to Secure Libya’s Future LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, December 26, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On the occasion of Libya’s Independence Day, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed El …

Statement of the OSCE Mission to BiH following the Republika Srpska National Assembly conclusions adopted at the 16th ...

Sarajevo, 26 December 2024 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina notes with concern over recent developments in the Republika Srpska National Assembly and underscores the importance of upholding the Rule of Law and the constitutional framework of …

Iranian Americans for Liberty Applaud Congressional Efforts to Stop Misuse of U.S. Government Funds by Ineffective NGOs

IAL applauds DOGE for cutting funds to ineffective NGOs that fail to promote democracy and instead strengthen oppressive regimes like Iran's. WASHINGTON, WA, UNITED STATES, December 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iranian Americans for …

OSCE advances water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions in Tajikistan with roundtable dialogue

On 20 December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Protection, organized a one-day roundtable on "Standard Regulatory Requirements for Wastewater Quality Control." This event …

OSCE organizes a series of Trainings of Trainers for government employees on domestic violence prevention and case ...

Between August and December 2024, the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe, in collaboration with the Committee for Women and Family Affairs (CWFA) of the Government of Tajikistan, conducted a series of three-day training sessions for trainers throughout the …

Robust Presales for HHSE Book on Trump Temporarily Shuts Down Amazon Orders

Hannover House working to resolve issue so that Amazon preorders may resume Hannover House, Inc. (OTCMKTS:HHSE) NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new book on the Trump presidential campaign from Hannover …

Alona Lebedieva: The Restructuring of Ukrzaliznytsia’s Debts as a Mirror of Its Problems

KYIV, UKRAINE, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Ukrzaliznytsia” has appealed to creditors for the second time since the start of the full-scale war, requesting to postpone from 2025 to 2026 the payment of interest on Eurobonds issued in …

Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation Urges States to Take Legal Action Under Article V

More Than $36 Trillion in Runaway Debt Demands Immediate Action to Restore Fiscal Sanity WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Fiscal Sustainability Foundation (FFSF) chair and former Comptroller …

Preserving the AYZA Trolley: A Cultural and Culinary Landmark at Risk

Preserving the AYZA Trolley: A Symbol of Midtown’s Charm and Hospitality at Risk Amid Municipal Reviews NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar’s Historic Trolley Faces Uncertain Future …

SEIU Local 2: YVR janitors ratify deal, strike at Vancouver airport ends

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The janitors who clean Vancouver’s International Airport have ratified a new collective agreement. The strike at the airport ended on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Strike action …