In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that The Global Ethanol Association (GEA) has officially launched as an independent, non-profit international organization headquartered in Switzerland, with its first program targeting the marine fuel sector.
GEA's goal is to unite resources and expertise, foster cross-sector collaboration, and unlock new opportunities across emerging sectors while accelerating sustainability, innovation, and growth in established ethanol markets, according to the report.
Sylvain Zurcher, Co-Founder and President of GEA, said: "The Global Ethanol Association represents a transformative step for ethanol as a strategic enabler of sustainable solutions across industries. Our mission is to connect innovation with action, delivering tangible solutions that link industry ambition with real-world impact."
GEA's first flagship program is the Marine Fuel Sector Initiative, described as "an effort to transform ethanol's market potential into a commercial reality and establish it as a cornerstone of the sustainable marine fuel mix."