Jan 17, 2025
SAF industry takes flight with £14.7 billion global investment
Bioethanol News
Jan 17, 2025
Honeywell has signed an agreement with USA BioEnergy (USABE) to implement its Experion® PKS Distributed Control System (DCS) and safety system at USABE’s new Texas Renewable Fuels Bon Wier advanced biorefinery.
The site is designed to convert wood waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Honeywell Experion® PKS will support the Texas Renewable Fuels plant’s... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 16, 2025
The US Department of Energy (DoE), Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $6 million (€5.8 million) in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development.
The projects are located in New York, California and New Hampshire.
Funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the projects will support... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 16, 2025
Neste is partnering with the Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ available for the first time in Italy.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel (also known as HVO100) has been available in Italy since the new year.
“We are very proud to partner with Firmin bringing Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the Italian market.
“This collaboration marks an... [Read More]
Features
Jan 15, 2025
The UAE has revealed the details of its National Policy on Biofuels, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. The policy aims to support the country’s shift to clean and sustainable energy sources.
The policy has been developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) in coordination with its strategic partners from the public and private sectors, aiming to... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 15, 2025
Growth Energy has urged the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) not to retroactively reduce renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for cellulosic biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS).
In December, the EPA proposed a partial waiver that would reduce the requisite amount of cellulosic biofuels that needed to be blended into the nation’s fuel supply, as... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 14, 2025
The rapeseed area in Germany has been expanded in nearly all German states, reaching a total of 1.1 million hectares.
Declines were only recorded in Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia.
This is the result of the latest forecast published by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
In its mid-November 2024 estimate, the Union zur Förderung von Oel- und... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 14, 2025
SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade - a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company.
This strategic acquisition will strengthen SAF One's supply chain capabilities and secure critical feedstock for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects.
Deepak Munganahalli,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 13, 2025
Kilang Pertamina Internasional, a refinery unit of Indonesia's state owned energy firm Pertamina, aims to produce its first certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the first quarter of this year, Reuters reported.
The firm received certification for SAF in December including the International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 13, 2025
Terviva has announced a strategic investment from integrated energy company Idemitsu.
Idemitsu, in partnership with Terviva and Stanmore, an Australia-based coal resource company, is beginning a trial plantation of Terviva’s pongamia in Queensland, Australia.
This collaboration leverages Terviva’s scalable tree production and Idemitsu’s expertise in fuels to... [Read More]
Policy News
Jan 10, 2025
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has welcomed the approval of the definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO and FAME) from China by EU member states.
In July of last year, the EBB obtained provisional anti-dumping duties that are currently in force, but were subject to approval of national governments of EU member states.
This approval was issued on 8 January during the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 10, 2025
Alleima will supply Preem with heat exchanger tubes to be used in the conversion of the Lysekil refinery from fossil to renewable fuels.
The investment is an important part of Sweden's green energy transition and will make Preem the largest producer of renewable jet fuel in northern Europe.
The redevelopment of Preem's IsoCracker plant (ICR) in Lysekil started late... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 9, 2025
Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel.
The Berge Lyngor, a 206,330 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore from Australia to China. Last month, the vessel successfully bunkered B100 biodiesel.
This pilot marks the first use of B100 biodiesel on the iron ore trade route... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 9, 2025
Neste and Bayer have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing a winter canola ecosystem in the US.
This includes identifying partners and developing the value chain together and scaling winter canola production as a raw material for renewable products.
Neste is working together with value chain partners in several regions globally, collaborations varying... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 8, 2025
KPI OceanConnect and Neste have announced the first successful delivery of renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) for the cruise industry in Singapore.
The landmark delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ took place in November 2024 and marks a significant milestone for the Asia-Pacific marine sector.
The delivery of renewable diesel from Neste was made at the Singapore... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 8, 2025
SK Energy has exported sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Europe - marking a first for a Korean refiner.
With the European Union (EU) initiating mandatory SAF usage this month, SK Energy has swiftly entered the market, establishing itself as a leading producer with its robust large-scale production system.
On January 5, SK Energy announced the export of SAF, produced... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 7, 2025
The aviation industry is one of the vital arteries that keeps the global economy ticking, but as a major source of carbon emissions it comes at a significant cost to the planet.
Current projections estimate that demand for air passenger journeys could exceed 16 billion by 2050, placing further strain on a sector which is facing constant scrutiny, so it is essential to... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 7, 2025
It’s the new year and Biofuels International will be hard at work preparing for this year’s Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit.
A list of speakers who will address delegates at the corresponding events have been announced.
These include Neste’s Cornelius Claeys, Ina Chirita from S&P Global, Bo Gleerup, from Nordic Green, Olivier... [Read More]
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