Todays Latest Updates: 21 September 2026

Biogas: Spain. PreZero and Enagás Renovable, WELTEC BIOPOWER began construction of a biomethane plant north of Madrid. After commissioning, the plant in Colmenar Viejo will generate up to 60 gigawatt hours of green energy annually. The plant is being developed by PreZero and Enagás Renovable. PreZero belongs to the Schwarz Group, which also includes Lidl and Kaufland, and has extensive experience in waste management and the biomethane sector. Link 21/09/2026.

Biomaterials: New Zealand. The patented neweFlex™ ADL uses Woolchemy’s hygiene-grade wool alongside VEOCEL™ Lyocell fibers with Lenzing Lyocell Dry technology. The material is designed as a biobased alternative to conventional fossil-based materials used in products such as diapers and feminine hygiene products. The development targets one of the key functional layers in disposable hygiene products. Woolchemy says neweFlex can provide fast liquid acquisition, low rewet, breathability, thermal regulation, and odor control. Independent testing cited by the company found that products using the material maintained a warmer and more stable microclimate with 10% lower humidity than a polypropylene alternative. Link 21/09/2026

CO2 Removal: Spain. Holcim’s Eco2fly carbon capture project at its Villaluenga de la Sagra cement plant in Toledo, Spain, has taken a further step forward with a new agreement supporting the production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF). Developed by Holcim, Eco2fly Power and Exolum, the project is expected to capture around 700,000tpa of CO2 from the cement plant. Approximately half of the captured CO2 will be combined with renewable hydrogen to produce around 100,000tpa of e-SAF, while the remainder will be permanently stored in geological formations. Eco2fly has now signed a memorandum of understanding with European airline Volotea for the potential supply of e-SAF over a 10-year period from the start of commercial production. Link 21/09/2026.

Ethanol: Indonesia. Pertamina is seeking an excise exemption for imported ethanol to help accelerate the country’s biofuel rollout. The request is aimed at reducing the cost of ethanol imports and supporting the availability of feedstock as Indonesia expands gasoline blending. Pertamina has been working to develop higher ethanol-blended fuels as part of the government’s strategy to reduce petroleum-import dependence and strengthen energy security. Link 21/09/2026.

Hydrogen: Australia. Capillary-fed electrolyser firm Hysata secured AUD $49m ($34.9m) in Australian government funding to build a 50MW manufacturing line at its New South Wales facility. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding will support the firm’s AUD $98m plans to establish the manufacturing line in Port Kembla, which could produce 200MW worth of systems annually under 24-hour operations. Link 21/09/2026.

Hydrogen: Spain. Spanish energy company Moeve broke ground on September 17, 2026, on Project Onuba, marking the start of construction on Europe's largest green hydrogen project to reach this stage. The project is located at Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain (at the La Rábida Energy Park). The capacity of the plant will be 300 megawatts (MW) of initial electrolysis capacity, with an option to expand by another 105 MW. This is expected to produce approximately 45,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year. The broader vision for the whole complex is for the Project Onuba to be the first phase of the wider Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley. The full initiative targets up to 2 gigawatts (GW) of total electrolysis capacity across two energy parks in Huelva and Cádiz, aiming for 300,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually with a total investment exceeding €3 billion. Link 21/09/2026.