Todays Latest Updates:  29 January 2026

Biojet/SAF: India. SAF One Energy Management Limited (SAF One) will use Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process technology to produce SAF. SAF One will convert used cooking oil (UCO) and other waste oils and fats into SAF. Link 29/01/2026.

Biomaterials: Austria. Oji Holdings acquired of all shares of AustroCel Hallein GmbH, one of Europe’s leading biorefinery companies which manufactures dissolving wood pulp, advanced biofuels and lignin-based hydrogel granules which utilizes the residual streams that are generated during the production of dissolving pulp. They have made significant investments in recent years resulting in a highly profitable business model. Link 29/01/2026.

Hydrogen: Europe. Scania, Hyundai, and Hyliko joined an EU-backed project that aims to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks across six countries, after two original partners, Iveco Group and Shell, withdrew from the initiative. Backed by €30m ($35.6m) from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership, the pilot-scale project aims to deploy 125 hydrogen trucks with more than 20 fleet operators, gathering real-world operating data ahead of any potential commercial rollout. The trucks would be supporting refuelling partners Everfuel, TotalEnergies, and the oil and gas firm’s joint venture with Air Liquide, Teal Mobility. Link 29/01/2026.

Policy: Spain. Spain is drafting a new law to support the development of renewable hydrogen, provide investors clearer rules and adjust energy markets to include green gases. The legislation is intended to give investors clearer guidance over the medium and long term and support the expansion of hydrogen infrastructure. Spain has already directed more than 3 billion euros towards programmes supporting renewable hydrogen. Link 29/01/2026.