Category: Biofuels & EV

ATOME PLC reaches FID for green fertiliser plant in Paraguay

ATOME PLC reaches FID for green fertiliser plant in Paraguay

May 5, 2026 | , ,

ATOME PLC has reached a final investment decision (FID) for its 260,000 tonne-per-year low-carbon fertiliser plant in Villeta, Paraguay. The project, powered entirely by renewable baseload hydropower, will produce low-carbon calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertiliser independent of fossil-fuel price volatility. The plant construction is expected to begin shortly, with full commercial production targeted by or before October 2029.

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EIB approves €2 billion for clean energy initiatives in Europe 

EIB approves €2 billion for clean energy initiatives in Europe 

April 27, 2026 | , , , ,

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €10 billion in financing, including €2 billion for clean energy initiatives in Europe. The funding will support offshore wind in Germany, solar projects in Italy, and renewable adoption by businesses in Austria. It also includes investments in energy efficiency for heating systems in Latvia and grid upgrades in the Netherlands.

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Climate Fund Managers commits $32.2 million to waste-to-biogas project in India

Climate Fund Managers commits $32.2 million to waste-to-biogas project in India

March 16, 2026 | , ,

Climate Fund Managers has committed $32.2 million from its EU-supported Climate Investor Two Construction Equity Fund to a commercial-scale waste-to-biogas facility, Akaia Green Fuels. The facility is located in Uttar Pradesh, India. The investment will support efforts to curb air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions by converting agricultural waste into compressed biogas.

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EcoCeres inaugurates renewable fuel facility in Malaysia

EcoCeres inaugurates renewable fuel facility in Malaysia

January 28, 2026 | , ,

EcoCeres Inc. has inaugurated a renewable fuels facility in Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia. The plant was commissioned and began operations in October 2025. The facility produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) along with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and renewable naphtha, with a combined maximum production capacity of 420,000 tonnes per year. The plant converts waste and residue inputs into renewable fuels for use across various sectors.

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ENGIE inks biomethane purchase agreement with PepsiCo UK 

ENGIE inks biomethane purchase agreement with PepsiCo UK 

January 22, 2026 | , ,

ENGIE has signed a 10-year biomethane purchase agreement with PepsiCo UK. Under the agreement, ENGIE will construct a new anaerobic digestion facility in northern England with an annual biomethane production capacity of 60 GWh. All output from the plant will be contracted to PepsiCo through a mass balance mechanism, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027 once the facility becomes operational.

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European Energy and Mitsui secure financing for e-methanol project in Denmark

European Energy and Mitsui secure financing for e-methanol project in Denmark

January 20, 2026 | , ,

European Energy A/S and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. have arranged a green-financing bridge facility for their joint venture developing the Kassø solar park and e-methanol facility in Denmark. The facility has been secured from Nordea and SMBC, with partial risk coverage provided by EIFO. The bridge financing is intended to support near-term liquidity requirements while the project continues to progress towards securing long-term financing. 

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Electric Vehicle Market Trends in Indonesia

Electric Vehicle Market Trends in Indonesia

January 19, 2026 | , ,

Electric vehicle sales in Indonesia have experienced remarkable growth over the past few quarters. From fewer than 150 units sold in 2020, EV sales have surged in recent years, particularly during the first and second quarters (Q1 and Q2) of 2025. Quarterly sales reached approximately 22,000 units in Q2 2025. EV uptake has been concentrated in the passenger car segment; in contrast, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) have shown minimal electric model penetration to date.

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Corteva and bp launch JV for biofuels

Corteva and bp launch JV for biofuels

January 8, 2026 | ,

Corteva Inc. and bp have formed a 50:50 joint venture (JV) company named Etlas to produce crop-based oil feedstocks for use in biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. Etlas will combine Corteva’s seed and crop technology capabilities with bp’s experience in fuel refining and downstream fuel markets to support the supply of biofuel feedstocks to global markets. 

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Moeve and Pretium Renovables to develop biomethane plants in Spain

Moeve and Pretium Renovables to develop biomethane plants in Spain

January 7, 2026 | , ,

Moeve and Pretium Renovables have entered into an agreement to develop between four and six biomethane plants in Spain. Each plant is planned with an estimated annual production capacity of 60 GWh. The projects are expected to be rolled out across multiple regions, with Andalusia identified as the priority area for initial development. Each biomethane plant is projected to offset 14,600 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.

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Decarbonizing Brazil’s Ammonia Fertilizer Supply Chain: Report

Decarbonizing Brazil’s Ammonia Fertilizer Supply Chain: Report

January 2, 2026 | , , , ,

Brazil’s endowment of renewable energy resources provides an opportunity to progress the PNF domestic production goals with cost-competitive low-carbon fertilizer production. Analysis indicates green ammonia and fertilizer prices are cost-competitive with blue and  grey in some locations with favorable conditions. There is a clear need for bold, early action with effective levers to overcome the challenges and bring  this opportunity to reality to transform Brazil’s fertilizer supply from import-dependent to self-sustaining, competitive, and climate-aligned. 

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ACCIONA Energía’s biomass plant begins clean energy supply to Spanish grid

ACCIONA Energía’s biomass plant begins clean energy supply to Spanish grid

December 29, 2025 | , ,

ACCIONA Energía has started supplying renewable electricity to the grid from its Logrosan biomass power plant located in Cáceres, Spain. The plant has an installed capacity of 50 MW and is expected to generate around 380 GWh of electricity annually. The plant was awarded under the third renewable energy economic regime auction conducted by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.

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Net Zero Mobility in Brazil: Brief

Net Zero Mobility in Brazil: Brief

December 24, 2025 | , , ,

Brazil recently published a new climate plan for public consultation, the Plano Clima Mitigação Estratégia Nacional, a mitigation and adaptation strategy defining key policies and sector-specific targets for the next 10 years (to 2035). The mitigation plans highlight electric vehicles (EVs) and biofuels as central to decarbonizing transportation but do not include clear electrification targets or guidelines on how to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. This research brief seeks to determine the most effective pathway for mitigating road transport GHG emissions in Brazil.

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Energising E-Truck Charging Facilities in US: Brief

Energising E-Truck Charging Facilities in US: Brief

November 6, 2025 | , , ,

Electric utilities and their regulators in areas with high electricity rates face tension between being obligated to support decarbonization and electrification objectives but also keep rates affordable for consumers. These competing objectives create an information gap and can slow down decision-making for regulators, utilities, and businesses. The brief finds that the estimated total cost of a small depot charging facility prototype is $7.9 million, a medium charging facility is $15.4 million, and a large prototype has a total cost of $15 million.

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CIP acquires biogas plant in UK

CIP acquires biogas plant in UK

October 31, 2025 | , ,

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I), has made the final investment decision for the acquisition of a combined pre-treatment and biogas facility from Ørsted in Northwich, UK. The facility currently includes a pre-treatment unit for municipal solid waste and a biogas plant generating electricity for the grid. CIP plans to refurbish and convert the facility into a dedicated biogas plant.

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Boosting Investment in Seattle’s Charging Infrastructure: Brief

Boosting Investment in Seattle’s Charging Infrastructure: Brief

October 30, 2025 | , , ,

The City of Seattle and Seattle City Light have made supporting transportation electrification a core priority for the years ahead. Although still nascent, ZE-MHDVs have the potential to be a significant source of new load for City Light because fleets serving the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma are expected to electrify over the next 10–15 years. This brief assesses existing strategic plans guiding City Light’s approach to transportation electrification.

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Brazil’s Biofuel Experience: Report

Brazil’s Biofuel Experience: Report

October 24, 2025 | , , ,

Brazil’s experience, particularly with bioethanol, exemplifies a compelling model for sustainable decarbonisation. It offers a low-cost and competitive pathway, significantly contributing to global energy transitions. By fostering market competition through a conducive regulatory environment and strategically employing tax policies to influence fuel consumption, Brazil actively supports the shift towards biofuels. This report focuses on the Brazilian experience and perspectives on ethanol, biodiesel and some advanced biofuels.

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Exolum invests £4.5 million in SAF blending facility in UK

Exolum invests £4.5 million in SAF blending facility in UK

October 16, 2025 | , ,

Exolum has announced an investment of £4.5 million to establish a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England. The facility at Redcliffe Bay will supply blended SAF through Exolum’s national pipeline network to airports in southern England and Wales, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Bristol, Exeter, and Cardiff. It will form part of a planned 2,000 km pipeline-based SAF blending hub network.

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Magnon, ErasmoP2X, and Power2X join forces for e-methanol project in Spain

Magnon, ErasmoP2X, and Power2X join forces for e-methanol project in Spain

October 13, 2025 | , ,

Magnon, ErasmoP2X, and Power2X are jointly developing an e-methanol production project at Magnon’s renewable energy complex in Puertollano, Ciudad Real, Spain. The initiative aims to produce 200,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually using biogenic carbon dioxide supplied by Magnon, integrated with its existing biomass-based renewable energy plant. The project will utilise green hydrogen generated by ErasmoP2X and Power2X.

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Policy Developments in Europe’s Biogas Sector

Policy Developments in Europe’s Biogas Sector

October 13, 2025 | , ,

In 2024, EU production of biogases increased 3%. Growth was modest in biogas (1% year on year), but significantly higher for biomethane (14% year on year). The production of biogas, used primarily for electricity and CHP generation, is highly concentrated in Germany (53% of EU production). Following a period of decline, interest in biogas is reviving. Overall, achieving the EU 35-bcm target by 2030 will require a marked acceleration in growth across both mature and emerging markets.

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