EVENTS
2023
1 December
(Photo by COP28 / Christophe Viseux) For the first time at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP), the COP28 Presidency of the United Arab Emirates has launched the inaugural COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, convening more than 1,000 CEOs and philanthropists from over 80 countries. The
8 December
Pilbara Clean Fuels Pty Ltd is progressing a development concept for a new, mid-scale, low carbon footprint LNG plant to be located at Port Hedland in Western Australia, the world’s largest iron ore export port. The project will provide an Australian LNG fuel supply capability through a new facility for the conversion of pipeline natural
8 December
The Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) and its international partners have announced the launch of a unique Technology Without Borders initiative to bridge the net zero energy technology gap between nations in the Global North and the Global South. Scotland-based NZTC is a not-for-profit organisation working with industry, government, and academia, driving technology innovation to
8 December
Acelen Renewables is a recently established energy company poised to actively participate in the global energy transition. With a project targeting an investment exceeding $2.5 billion, its primary focus is on the production of renewable fuels – Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel – utilizing the native Brazilian plant, Macaúba. Acelen Renewables is a
8 December
Eolus has signed an agreement to acquire YIT Energy Oy, the renewable energy division of Finland’s largest development and construction company YIT. The acquisition includes 2.3 GW renewable energy projects and a team of 16 employees. Eolus will acquire 100% of the shares in YIT Energy Oy, a wholly owned subsidiary of YIT, for a
19 December
The COP28 climate summit approved a deal this week that, for the first time, pushes nations to transition away from fossil fuels to avert the worst effects of climate change. As the vast and somewhat polarising event has drawn to a close, there have been significant announcements to drive forward green hydrogen development, including a
19 December
ANNEA, a climate tech startup automating predictive maintenance and performance optimization in renewable energy, has raised USD 2.9 million (€2.75 million) in Seed funding. The round, led by Voyager Ventures, also saw participation from existing investors Innoport and Faber Ventures. ANNEA’s disruptive optimization technology significantly enhances renewable energy production from existing infrastructure by an average
19 December
A new electric timber truck, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK, is now in operation in the Highlands as part of a forestry trial to help decarbonise the sector. Scotlog Sales Ltd of Inverness has taken delivery of the new 44 tonne wagon, which will transport timber shipped in from
19 December
X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, plans to lead the global maritime industry by using dual-fuel vessels, powered by green methanol, to create ‘green routes’ in early 2024 year to the Scandinavia-Baltic region of northern Europe. The maritime shipping company, which operates a fleet of more than 100 vessels, has 14 dual-fuel vessels
5 January
bound4blue and Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) have announced a commercial agreement for the manufacture and installation of four eSAILs on LDC’s chartered juice vessel, MV Atlantic Orchard, in collaboration withWisby Tankers AB, Sweden (Wisby Tankers). Chartered by LDC and owned by Wisby Tankers, MV Atlantic Orchard will be retrofitted with four 26-meter-high eSAILs. The installation
5 January
UK Power Networks has become the first Distribution System Operator (DSO) to respond to industry calls and publish full data on curtailment history across its network. The company has acted to be more open with data on when and why distributed energy resources are ‘curtailed’ to reduce the impact and get more renewable energy into
5 January
Advent’s SereneP offers unparalleled flexibility, configurable to exact power needs ranging from 10kVA to 300kVA. It combines a battery and a fuel cell, and operates seamlessly on liquid green fuels like methanol, biomethanol, or eMethanol. SereneP can be readily mobilised to a diverse range of locations, ensuring power where it’s needed the most. SereneP is
12 January
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, the business of Bridgestone focused on data-driven mobility solutions including Europe’s leading fleet management solution Webfleet, announced the world’s first comprehensive EV Services Platform for fleets at CES® 2024 in Las Vegas. The EV Services Platform is a unique ecosystem that integrates solutions from industry leading mobility and energy providers into a
12 January
HydroWing has kicked off the New Year by opening a new office in Wales, to support the development of their innovative tidal stream energy project at Morlais on Anglesey. The company has been awarded a contract through the latest round of the UK Government’s ‘Contracts for Difference’ allocation for a 10 MW tidal stream energy
12 January
Cheshire West & Chester Council has approved groundbreaking plans by EET Hydrogen for the first large scale, low carbon hydrogen production plant (HPP1) in the UK located at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. Consisting of two plants (HPP1 and HPP2), the hydrogen hub will enable local industrial and power generation businesses to
19 January
HydroWing has designed an innovative new barge which will help drive down the cost of installation and maintenance for its patented tidal stream array technology. HydroWing is designed to be a cost-effective and scalable solution to tidal stream energy generation and was the largest tidal stream project in Wales to be successful in the UK
19 January
Middle East and North African (MENA) countries are making bold moves toward clean energy. They’re supercharging renewable energy, embracing electric vehicles, and driving green hydrogen innovation. With cutting-edge tech like grid storage, micro-grids, and hydrogen export hubs, they’re seizing an unprecedented opportunity. But what makes it truly exciting is that the MENA region isn’t just
19 January
Stockport residents receive their first EV charging hub as part of the ongoing £15 million deal to revolutionise electric transport infrastructure in the borough. The Romiley Stockport location is equipped with 4 charging bays – two ultra-rapid, one rapid and one fast. The hub’s cutting-edge ultra-rapid chargers can add around 125 miles of range in
23 January
The first-ever Automation UK show in June 2023 proved to be a huge success. The show provided an opportunity for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations in automation and robotics to a wide range of visitors. Buoyed by this success, the show will return in 2024, taking place on 18 and 19 June at the
26 January
First Hydrogen is pleased to announce gas distribution network, Wales & West Utilities (WWU) will begin trials later this month of the company’s hydrogen fuel cell powered light commercial vehicle (“FCEV”). First Hydrogen’s FCEV will operate from WWU’s Swansea depot, as part of the business’ 1,300 fleet vehicles, which are deployed across Wales and the
26 January
Neste has been included in the Corporate Knights 2024 Global 100 Index of the most sustainable companies for the 18th consecutive time. Corporate Knights analyzed over 6,700 companies against global industry peers, emphasizing the impact of a company’s core products and services. Among all companies included in the Global 100 list, Neste was placed 19th
