Todays Latest Updates: 16 July 2026

Biofuels: New Zealand. Channel provided an update on the progress of the Marsden Point Biorefinery project, which is being developed by a consortium led by Seadra Energy, and which includes Qantas, Renova, Kent, ANZ NZ and now also Air New Zealand. The consortium has confirmed that the Marsden Point Biorefinery project’s scope has been expanded to include the manufacture of fertilisers from byproducts of biorefining process. Reflecting the expanded scope, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited has formed an alliance with the Seadra consortium that would enable the production and offtake of fertilisers. The local production of fertilisers provides a targeted regional solution to supplement manufacturing at Kapuni and imported supply. With this expansion, the proposed biorefinery will produce biodiesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and urea and other fertilisers, all of which would be manufactured from biogenic feedstock sources (including agricultural and municipal sector byproducts and residues). Link 16/07/2026.

Biogas: Spain Nedgia and Italgas signed a collaboration agreement to share knowledge and develop innovative solutions that contribute to the evolution of gas networks, promoting the integration of renewable gases. Link 16/07/2026.

E-fuels: The Netherlands. Avantium N.V. today announced the spin‑out of its electrochemical platform, previously known as Volta Technology, into a new, independent company named Carbeau. Volta Technology is an electrochemical platform that converts CO₂ into high-performing chemicals using electricity, enabling the use of CO₂ as a raw material rather than a waste stream. Link 16/07/2026.

Marine fuels: Brazil. CMA CGM Group, Copersucar, AGEO Terminais and Bunker One successfully completed a bioethanol bunkering operation for the CMA CGM IRON, the first 13,000 TEU tri-fuel certified engine containership, at the Port of Santos. The bunkering required logistical and operational coordination among multiple stakeholders across the value chain, involving the transport of bioethanol to the Port of Santos, its storage in dedicated infrastructure, and its transfer to the vessel via a specialized barge. Link 16/07/2026.

Plastic recycling: The Netherlands. Pryme has has halted operations at its “Pryme One” plant in Rotterdam, a facility designed to process plastic waste into pyrolysis oil. In 2021, Pryme had signed an off-take agreement with Shell for the pyrolysis oil produced at the “Pryme One” plant. Technical issues forced Pryme to scale back the plant’s capacity. Ultimately, it proved impossible to repair or replace the reactor. Link 16/07/2026.