Nov 6, 2024
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Biodiesel News
Nov 5, 2024
US biodiesel imports have been plentiful over the past few months and since 2022 import volumes have doubled.
Given the attractive price level, EU origins in particular have dominated.
Germany produces significantly more biodiesel than any other EU member state and consequently plays a vital role in supplying the US.
This significance is reflected in US import figures.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 5, 2024
Biffa has completed its acquisition of Keenan Recycling, a commercial food waste collections provider operating across England, Scotland and Wales.
Keenan Recycling was established in 2003 and provides food waste collection services for businesses, waste management companies and councils, as well as operating a composting and biofuel facility in Aberdeen.
The acquisition... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 4, 2024
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels has launched its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport.
The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research at the University of Oxford,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 4, 2024
Cepsa has delivered second-generation biofuels to Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras.
For the delivery of 1,030 tons of Cepsa-produced B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, the Bahía Levante used 100% renewable diesel (HVO) while sailing and supplying the 2G... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 1, 2024
The Malaysia government plans to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from the use of palm oil waste.
The country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the proposals as he outlined his plans for next year’s budget.
The state-owned oil and gas company Petronas will work alongside palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based SAF.
... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 31, 2024
The Canadian canola harvest for 2024 is expected fall just short of the previous year's level. With rising consumption and strong export demand, ending stocks are likely to decrease notably.
According to recent information by the International Grains Council (IGC), Canada's 2024 canola harvest amounts to 19 million tonnes.
This translates to a 1% decline from 2023.... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 30, 2024
The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year.
After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25.
The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city.
For the second time, the two-day event... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 29, 2024
Be8 has begun the construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil.
“Today, we begin turning a dream into reality with this new industrial venture by Be8 in Passo Fundo, which will bring development and opportunities to our region and provide another... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 28, 2024
At the recent meeting of the EU Energy Council, the sharp increase in imports of biofuels from palm oil mill effluent (POME) and the need for action to prevent fraud were discussed at the initiative of Ireland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) welcomed this overdue initiative, as the development was to... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 25, 2024
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has saved six tonnes of carbon emissions on its first voyage using Scania-endorsed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
The lifeboat embarked on a 200 nautical mile journey from Fleetwood, Lancashire, to Salford Quays using HVO supplied by Certas Energy during its RNLI 200 ‘Coast To Cobbles event, which took place... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 25, 2024
The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year.
After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25.
The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city.
For the second time, the two-day event... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 24, 2024
Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage
hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of
Rotterdam.
The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tonnes/year
of e-SAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green hydrogen.
It will be the largest e-SAF
facility... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 24, 2024
In the first quarter of the running crop year, rapeseed imports to the EU exceeded those of the same period last year.
Just over two-thirds of those imports came from Ukraine.
Between the beginning of the crop year and 6 October, EU-27 imports of rapeseed amounted to 1.41 million tonnes, which represents an increase of just over 17% on the previous year.
The imports... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 24, 2024
Wizz Air has announced a trial using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus.
This positions Wizz Air at the forefront of compliance with the EU’s forthcoming RefuelEU aviation regulations, which are set to take effect in 2025.
The trial will involve flights across two major routes, Barcelona to Budapest and Brussels Charleroi to Budapest, with... [Read More]
Policy News
Oct 23, 2024
CLIMBING. FAST. campaign partners have welcomed the Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA) as a formal member of the growing sustainability advocacy campaign focused on advancing the business aviation industry’s commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
The partnership was announced at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE)... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 23, 2024
Petrobras and Vale have announced an agreement for the supply of products focused on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonisation agenda.
The agreement includes the use of renewable diesel in the mining company’s vehicles.
The signing ceremony took place on October 18 in Rio de Janeiro, attended by Petrobras President Magda Chambriard and Vale President Gustavo... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 22, 2024
Terviva has announced an investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group.
Together, the two companies expect to scale Terviva’s pongamia-growing operations and drive greater availability of pongamia as a feedstock for renewable fuels production.
The new arrangement signals Terviva’s strategic growth and global scalability as well as the advancement of pongamia as... [Read More]