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A renewable jet fuel project funded by the U.S. Air Force has succeeded in producing fossil-free jet fuel from carbon dioxide electrolysis, paving the way for use of such fuel in commercial and military aviation.

The BMW Group announced Oct. 20 an agreement to source steel made using hydrogen and green power to reduce the emissions associated with its supply chain.

The UK branch of Budweiser Brewing Group announced Oct. 19 that it will be sourcing zero-emission green hydrogen to power its brewery in South Wales, one of the largest breweries in the UK.

Two major California ports will soon be receiving low-carbon maritime fuels through a new clean fuel supply chain solution.

The Department of Energy began finalizing an agreement Oct. 19 for the development of a zero-carbon hydrogen production demonstration project at a nuclear power station in Ohio.

Portland General Electric announced Oct. 15 its plan to nearly triple the amount of clean energy in its portfolio by 2030.

Toyota announced Oct. 18 its plans to invest approximately $3.4 billion for developing and localizing automotive battery production in the U.S. through 2030.

Rio Tinto announced Oct. 13 a new technology used in its steelmaking processes using sustainable biomass in place of coking coal to lower the emissions associated with production.

The New Home Company announced Oct. 14 that all the homes constructed in its new community in Granite Bay, Calif., will feature solar systems, battery storage and at-home electric vehicle chargers.

Corporate energy users use PPAs to reduce fossil fuel reliance, curb emissions, procure RECs, meet mandates, and signal action against climate change. However, not all PPAs are equal. Contract provisions – and outcomes – vary. To help inform and accelerate corporate emissions reductions, this Shell Energy white paper explains similarities, differences, and challenges between the leading types of PPAs.