Todays Latest Updates: 24 March 2026

Biodiesel. Brazil. Passo Fundo, a city in Brazil, has begun using a diesel alternative made from soy, animal fats and used oils in its fleet. The fuel is designed to fully replace diesel in existing engines, while also helping reduce emissions and fuel costs. The biodiesel is produced by Be8, which received approval in late 2024 to manufacture it in the city. The plant has an initial annual capacity of 28 million litres, and the company says the fuel can be used in regular diesel engines without any changes. Link 24/03/2026.

e-fuels: France. Technip Energies will contribute to the DEZiR project through the implementation of its carbon capture solution, Canopy by T.ENTM powered by Shell CANSOLV, to capture biogenic CO2 from nearby industries and enable the utilization of this CO2 for eSAF production. Once operational by around 2030, the facility is expected to produce 80,000 tons per year of decarbonized aviation fuel. Link 24/03/2026

e-methanol: Spain. HyFive announced the signing of a comprehensive term sheet for the offtake of up to 50% of the production from its Musel GreenMet project in Gijón, Spain. HyFive is a vertically integrated company focused on developing strategically located, industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives—such as e-methanol—for the chemical, shipping, and aviation industries. Link 24/03/2026

Hydrogen: United Kingdom. Uniper has received planning permission to build a 120MW green hydrogen project for supplying a refinery in the UK’s Humber region. It would supply Phillips 66’s nearby refinery, reducing its Scope 1 operational emissions, and is shortlisted for funding from the government’s second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2). The electricity will be sourced from wind generation, with the region connected to around 4.9GW of operational offshore wind capacity. Link 24/03/2026.