Nov 17, 2023
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Nov 9, 2023
Sufficient oxidation and cold stability is essential for the safe use of biodiesel (FAME).
The additives used must not have any negative interactions with the FAME itself or the base diesel fuel and its additives.
Only two antioxidants and one flow improver were able to pass the challenging no-harm tests in 2023 and be included on the no-harm lists.
Fatty acid methyl... [Read More]
Features
Nov 8, 2023
The aviation industry has been working on bio-aviation fuels since the late 2000s.
The first flight using bio-aviation fuel took off in 2008 - it was flown by Virgin Atlantic from London to Amsterdam. Since then, many more airlines have carried out flights using bio-aviation fuels.
In 2009, the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) which sets a cap on how much CO2 can... [Read More]
Features
Nov 2, 2023
When the US Congress expanded the nation’s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2007, some ill-informed environmental advocates and ideological academics started sounding the alarm bell.
They argued farmers could not possibly produce enough grain to grow renewable fuel production while meeting traditional demands for animal feed.
They claimed using more crops for renewable... [Read More]
Features
Oct 19, 2023
Any review of business or technical development across Asia, whatever the subject, will almost inevitably highlight the region’s enormous potential. Looking at the way ahead for biofuels is certainly no exception, especially now.
India’s leadership of the Global Biofuel Alliance, launched during the G20 summit in New Delhi at the beginning of September, heads the... [Read More]
Features
Oct 10, 2023
Can you tell our readers a little bit about Valueskies and the work it does in the renewable sector?
ValueSkies is a Colombian development company focused on the structuring and implementation of projects to produce SAF, renewable diesel, green chemistry, and second-generation pellets with a high social and environmental impact.
The company’s approach is to produce... [Read More]
Features
Oct 5, 2023
It all began in 2005 in a leaky greenhouse on the campus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
I was tasked with the job of creating a biofuels technology programme and teaching laboratory for students, who could then learn the basic skills to allow them to work in one of the many surrounding biofuels processing facilities here in Iowa and in the Midwest.... [Read More]
Features
Sep 11, 2023
To reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and work towards sustainability, the European Commission has introduced the Fit-for-55 package.
This is a set of European policies implemented to help the transition of Europe to climate neutrality by 2050. These policies aim to reduce Europe’s greenhouse emissions by at least 55%, as well as strengthen European partnership and... [Read More]
Features
Sep 6, 2023
Prices stabilising, overall production exceeding demand and stocks at an all-time high - the current picture seems rosy for the oilseed processing industry. Following an especially challenging 18 months, these signs of partial recovery are surely a relief for biofuel processors and – in many respects – there is more good news to come.
As nations and corporations... [Read More]
Features
Aug 31, 2023
Governments are setting ambitious targets for the use of synthetic fuels in the aviation sector.
However, clarity is still needed before the industry can step up to meet these objectives. Recent policy changes mean sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will become a reality within the sector’s decarbonisation efforts.
Over 21 gigatons of CO2 – this is the amount of CO2... [Read More]
Features
Aug 17, 2023
The growing global energy demand has been the strongest factor for the increasing levels of fossil-CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
To decrease the dependency on fossil fuel and at the same time decrease the emitted greenhouse gases (GHG), renewable energy sources are required.
According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), negative CO2 emissions... [Read More]
Features
Aug 8, 2023
There is concern in the marine sector that future demand for biofuels will surpass supply availability, in part due to feedstock competition from the road and aviation sectors.
Quadrise’s Oil-in-Water (OIW) emulsion fuel technology provides an innovative solution to this problem, allowing ship owners to unlock cheaper, low-carbon biofuel streams that were previously... [Read More]
Features
Jul 20, 2023
Assessing this year’s prospects for biofuels in South America is about much more than just what is happening in Brazil.
As a starting point, however, it’s difficult to move pass the country’s recent change of government and subsequent upheaval surrounding the actual changing of power.
With more than 400 biofuel plants operating in Brazil, according to the latest... [Read More]
Features
Jul 18, 2023
Nicholas Ball, founder & CEO at Xfuel, outlines what inspired him to become involved in the biofuels space.
What was your first job?
My first job was a summer job when I was 12 years old, supporting an electrician with the electrical installation of a new hotel in Mallorca, Spain - which is where I grew up. When I entered the workforce following my engineering master’s... [Read More]
Features
Jul 17, 2023
This is an important year for India with the country holding the G20 presidency through to the end of November, giving the nation’s leaders several opportunities to help shape future policies and programmes across many sectors, including their already-declared strong focus on biofuels.
Adopting a presidency theme of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – One Earth One Family One... [Read More]
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