Todays Latest Updates: 25 May 2026

Biogas: USA. Novilla RNG has completed and commissioned a new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in northern Vermont, strengthening its efforts to convert dairy farm waste into clean energy. The Bellevue RNG facility was delivered through a partnership between Mayekawa USA Inc. and Unconventional Gas Solutions (UGS). The project marks the seventh biogas upgrading system supplied to Novilla-operated RNG projects. The facility is designed to process raw biogas generated from dairy farm digesters and upgrade it into renewable natural gas suitable for pipeline use. The system utilizes UGS gas upgrading technology powered by MYCOM two-stage compressors, which are specially designed to operate in environments containing high levels of hydrogen sulfide. Link 25/05/2026.

E-fuels: Sweden. SkyKraft, the joint venture between SkyNRG and the Swedish power company Skellefteå Kraft, has been awarded approximately EUR 21 million from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Industriklivet Initiative. SkyKraft is SkyNRG’s third facility, which joins Project Wigeon, in the US – a renewable natural gas to SAF project and DSL-01, a large-scale SAF plant in the Netherlands that recently reached FID earlier this year. Together these projects highlight the continued momentum behind SAF projects with strong industrial foundations and clear market alignment. Link 25/05/2026.

Methanol: USA. INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC today announced the formation of a strategic collaboration in support of Sandpiper’s low carbon methanol production facility in Texas City, Texas. INEOS will become a shareholder and an anchor customer of Sandpiper. The low carbon methanol facility will be located on INEOS’ Texas City site, leveraging the region’s established petrochemical infrastructure, deep-water port access, and skilled workforce. Sandpiper’s plant is designed to produce approximately 1.1 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of low carbon methanol utilizing natural gas with carbon capture, targeting a carbon intensity significantly below the conventional methanol production benchmark. Up to 300,000 tons per year will be consumed by INEOS for its Acetic Acid production. Link 25/05/2026.

Policy: USA. Aemetis, Inc. confirmed that the Capital Programs & Climate Financing Authority (“CPCFA”) in California has adopted an Initial Resolution related to potential future issuance of up to $1.1 billion of tax-exempt bonds for Aemetis projects. Adoption of the Initial Resolution meets federal tax requirements so that funds from any tax-exempt bonds issued by CPCFA can be used for qualified costs of Aemetis projects incurred after the date of the resolution and for certain prior development costs. Link 25/05/2026.