Todays Latest Updates: 06 May 2026

Ammonia production: Jordan. The government of Jordan has approved plans for a 100,000-tonne green hydrogen-based ammonia project, as partners look to take final investment decision (FID) in 2027. The Jordan Green Ammonia (JGA) scheme, being developed by Polish project developer Hynfra and the UK’s Fidelity Group. Planned for the country’s Port of Aqaba, the $1bn project will combine 550MW of solar capacity with 500MWh of energy storage to produce around 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually, operating off-grid Link 06/05/2026.

Biofuels: Brazil. Brazil will announce an increase in ​the mandatory ethanol mix ‌in gasoline to 32% from 30% in the coming days, ​President Luiz Inacio Lula ​da Silva said on Thursday, ⁠also noting that the ​biodiesel blend is set ​to be raised to 16% from 15%. Link 06/05/2026.

E-fuels Sweden. Liquid Wind is applying for an environmental permit for EFÖvik (eFuel Facility Övik) at the Land and Environment Court in Umeå, Sweden. The facility is planned to operate in close industrial symbiosis with Övik Energi’s biomass-fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) plant, using its captured biogenic CO₂ together with renewable hydrogen to produce sustainable e-methanol for hard‑to‑abate sectors, including shipping, aviation, land transport and chemicals. The integrated facility will provide the local district heating net with waste heat from the e-fuel production process, improving the overall system’s efficiency. Link 06/05/2026.

Marine fuels: Brazil. Brazil says its corn ethanol had overcome a major regulatory stage of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), giving the country an advantage over the U.S. and other competitors in the race to provide biofuels for shipping. The  country’s so-called second-crop corn ethanol is the first biofuel compatible with shipping to have its carbon footprint defined and approved by the IMO. Link 06/05/2026.

Marine fuels: India. Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla Port)  advanced its methanol bunkering capabilities, positioning itself as a key player in India’s energy transition efforts and global green shipping corridors. Aligned with the maritime sector’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, the initiative focuses on adopting low-carbon alternative fuels such as e-methanol and e-ammonia to reduce greenhouse gas intensity in shipping. On April 2, 2026, Kandla Port successfully conducted a trial shore-to-ship methanol bunkering operation to validate infrastructure and operational protocols. The exercise was carried out in collaboration with industry partners including Stolt Tankers, J M Baxi, Aegis Vopak, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and Deendayal Port Authority. Link 06/05/2026.