Todays Latest Updates: 20 August 2026

Biogas: Spain. Naturgy and Greene developed a joint project Waste to Biomethane (W2BM) with the launch of a pilot plant of the project in Spain. The W2BM project is based on a joint technology developed by Naturgy and Greene, which integrates waste gasification – through pyrolysis and gasification processes – with the subsequent conversion of the synthesis gas into methane through a biological bioreactor. This approach allows to value waste that cannot be recycled and convert it into a renewable energy with injection potential in the gas network. Link 20/08/2026.

Biojet/SAF: USA. Syzygy Plasmonics announced a framework agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to support the development of a pipeline of SAF projects across Latin America. The first project supported under the framework is NovaSAF-1, a planned commercial-scale SAF facility in Durazno, Uruguay. As the first commercial deployment of Syzygy’s technology, the project is expected to demonstrate a new approach to producing sustainable aviation fuel using renewable electricity and biogas, while serving as a model for potential future facilities across Latin America. Link 20/08/2026.

Hydrogen: USA. The government of California plans to invest over $15m in hydrogen refuelling infrastructure under a $95m zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) funding scheme aimed at improving vehicle affordability and usability. The package includes $15m for hydrogen refuelling and $30.2m directed at medium and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure, which  will include hydrogen-fuelled vehicles. US Department of Energy (DOE) data put the number of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles registered in California in 2025 at 16,600, with 46 hydrogen filling stations active. Link 20/08/2026.

Policy: Australia. The Australian government is considering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates for airlines as part of broader measures to strengthen fuel security and develop domestic renewable-fuel production. Energy Minister Chris Bowen released discussion papers outlining plans for a strategic fuel reserve and higher minimum fuel-stock requirements and  indicated that  potential SAF mandates were being considered. Link 20/08/2026.

Renewable diesel: Canada. Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on Aug.13 announced its renewable diesel and renewable hydrogen (HDRD) complex in Prince George, British Columbia, achieved record average daily throughput of 3,315 barrels per day during the second quarter of 2026, up from 2,164 barrels per day during the same period of 2025. Second quarter 2026 throughput represented a 111% capacity utilization rate, up from 72% during the second quarter of last year. Link 20/08/2026.