Todays Latest Updates:  04  February 2026

Biobased chemicals: USA. Kemvera announced it has completed the process design package for its planned 50,000 metric tons per year commercial-scale plant. Kemvera’s proprietary catalytic platform converts bio-based and CO₂-derived feedstocks, such as domestically sourced corn ethanol, into affordable, drop-in chemicals such as biobased acetic acid. The platform is rapidly advancing toward commercial readiness, positioning Kemvera to support U.S. farmers, underpin domestic manufacturing. Link 04/02/2026.

Biojet/SAF: Singapore. Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd. (SAFCo) and nine companies have launched Singapore’s first trial for central procurement of voluntary SAF.  In October 2025, CAAS established SAFCo to centrally procure SAF for the Singapore air hub, in support of Singapore’s aim to use 1 per cent SAF for flights departing Singapore. To achieve this, a SAF Levy will be applied for flights departing Singapore from October 1, 2026. Link 04/02/2026.

Hydrogen: Italy. EU-set green hydrogen mandates for transport and industry are set to come into force in Italy, after the country transposed the rules into national law. The Legislative Decree 5/2026 will enter into force and implement the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) to accelerate and simplify renewable energy installations across Italy. Link 04/02/2026.

Marine fuels: Sweden. Viking Line has secured a supply of biogas for its newest vessels for the first half of 2026. The Åland-based company operates Viking Glory and Viking Grace daily between Turku and Stockholm, using a combination of biogas and liquefied natural gas. This blend reduces sulphur and particle emissions while lowering the overall climate impact of the ships’ operations. Link 04/02/2026.