Todays Latest Updates: 01 May 2026

Biogas: Czech Republic. The European Commission approved a €3.7 billion (approximately $4.36 billion) Czech government funding programme designed to scale up sustainable biomethane production in the country, Bioenergy Insight Magazine reported. The scheme primarily targets small and medium-sized farms and is aimed at supporting the production of 350 million standard cubic metres of biomethane by the end of 2030. The fuel produced under the programme is intended for use across transport, heating, and industry. Link 01/05/2026.

Biojet/SAF: Brazil. Petrobras selected Honeywell UOP’s ethanol-to-jet (EtJ) process technology for a new project at its REPLAN refinery in São Paulo, Brazil. Once approved, the project will deliver up to 10,000 barrels per day of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), representing the first large-scale ETJ initiative in Latin America. With Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet process technology, Petrobras is positioned to deliver low-carbon energy solutions leveraging abundant agricultural byproducts to create fuel, helping meet global demand. Link 01/05/2026.

Biojet/SAF: United Kingdom. The completion of the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) installation project marks a significant milestone in strengthening the UK’s aviation fuel infrastructure. The project delivers upgraded on‑site facilities designed to increase jet fuel capacity and improve the resilience of supply to London’s major airports. A central outcome of the upgrade is the enhanced ability to transport greater volumes of sustainable aviation fuel. Link 01/05/2026.

Hydrogen: Germany. Photreon’s technology for producing hydrogen is based on the principle of photocatalysis - a technology in which light is not used to generate electricity as in photovoltaics, but instead directly triggers a chemical reaction. Specially developed, light-active materials absorb the energy of solar radiation and put electrons into an excited state. These charge carriers drive the splitting of water (H₂O) into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂). "Photovoltaics and electrolyzers are replaced by the photoreactor panel in a single process step," says Maren Cordts from IMVT, who is also a co-founder, explaining the underlying principle. "This significantly reduces system costs and complexity in the production of green hydrogen. Link 01/05/2026.