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The search for sustainable and scalable biofuel feedstocks has intensified. Recognising this opportunity, the potential of the Pongamia tree, a subtropical species native to countries such as India and Australia, has emerged as a highly promising and sustainable new feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels.
The tree is a carbon-sequestering, perennial crop well suited to a changing…
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KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International
How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and which dynamics are shaping the market most strongly at the moment?
The SAF…
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A decade ago, SAF was an industry talking point. Today, it is a small but growing reality. In the words of Willie Walsh, director general of IATA: “Every drop of SAF matters, but it’s still just a drop in the ocean.”
By the end of last year, a cluster of pioneering airlines had moved beyond one-off publicity stunts to regular, operational use of SAF at select airports. While the global…
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The FrontFuel demonstration project has established an integrated, end-toend production pathway for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on industrially sourced biogenic carbon.
At the Aarhus University Power-to-X site at Viborg in Foulum, Denmark, the project has connected the full process chain from biogas and biogenic CO₂ through syngas and syncrude to aviationfuel- range final products.…
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An electrochemical process developed by scientists at a Loughborough University spin-out company in the UK has enabled biodiesel producers to turn waste into profit – while slashing emissions and energy use.
The R3V Tech team, headed by chemistry experts Dr Adriano Randi and Professor Benjamin Buckley, have developed a process that converts crude glycerol – a low-value byproduct of the…
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The bioethanol industry in North America has long been intertwined with the region’s agricultural strength, energy policy and environmental ambitions.
In recent years, however, the sector has found itself operating in a far more complex environment.
High global energy prices, driven by supply disruptions, geopolitical instability and fluctuating crude oil markets, have reshaped the…
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Renewable diesel becoming cheaper than fossil diesel during the Iran–US conflict was not the result of a single factor, but a convergence of global instability and domestic resilience.
To understand this unusual moment, it’s essential to examine the geopolitical backdrop. The Iran-US confrontation – marked by sanctions, military posturing and disruptions to shipping routes – sent…
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Conor Madigan, CEO of sustainable fuels technology leader, Aether Fuels, speaks to Biofuels International about Project Beacon, which is the company’s commercial demonstration initiative designed to advance sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production using its proprietary Aether Aurora™ technology.
Project Beacon, located in Singapore, will produce up to 50 barrels per day (about 2,000 tons…
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Global biofuel demand is expected to surge, with the IEA projecting a 23% increase by 2028.
Renewable diesel and ethanol are expected to account for two-thirds of this growth with new regulations such as FuelEU stimulating uptake.
However, the domestic outlook for US ethanol appears more uncertain due to the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption — despite potential headwinds from…
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Changing travel habits, increased air cargo traffic and growth in emerging markets are increasing demand for air travel, and, therefore, jet fuel, year on year.
Demand has already caught up with the pre-pandemic levels last year and this will continue growing until at least 2050.
This demand means that many governments are turning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that meets the…
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A newly identified marine microalga called Sphaerica is set to bolster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock supply, offering refiners worldwide a scalable, and independent oil stream for HEFA, SAF and renewable diesel.
The growing SAF feedstock challenge
For much of the past decade, the challenge facing SAF was how to produce it. Today, that challenge is changing.
As HEFA refining…
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As Europe accelerates towards net-zero emissions and greater energy independence, the biofuel industry stands at a critical juncture.
Once heralded as a cornerstone of decarbonising transport and delivering rural economic benefits, the sector in 2026 presents a complex picture: rapid growth in some nations, strategic investment in others, but also sharp policy-driven setbacks.
With mandates…
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The year began with yet another volatile month for international trade policy.
The European Commission signed two of its largest trade agreements in history, with Mercosur and India.
The US White House continues to weaponise tariffs, making little distinction between (former) allies and strategic competitors.
Meanwhile, China and several other countries are introducing specific HS codes for…
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Located on the Thames Estuary, Oikos Storage has long been recognised as one of the UK’s most strategically important bulk liquid import and storage facilities.
With two deep‑water jetties capable of handling vessels up to 120,000 DWT and a total storage capacity of 300,000 cubic metres, the terminal plays a vital role in supplying fuels to major airports and the wider South East…
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David Carpintero, director general at ePURE, offers his expert analysis on what the bioethanol market will be like for the year ahead.
After a disappointing revision of the EU’s CO2 standards for cars and vans and a trade policy that puts European farmers and biorefineries at risk, this new year promises to be a challenging one for the European renewable ethanol sector.
However, there’s a…
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The hidden challenge scaling sustainable aviation fuel
In this interview, Yannick Farine provides valuable insights into the rapidly evolving market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). He highlights the key factors driving the rising demand, the current challenges in scaling up production, and the role that SAF will play in the future of aviation.
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