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As the global economy accelerates its shift towards sustainable energy solutions, bio-based alternatives are becoming increasingly vital. Among these, renewable fuels – particularly biodiesel and renewable diesel – are emerging as key components in reducing carbon emissions and achieving energy security. At the core of this movement lies a foundational process that is often overlooked: oil…
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Over the past six months, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported significant developments in the global biofuels sector, encompassing bioethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). These advancements are driven by evolving policies, technological innovations, and shifting market dynamics.
Brazil: In October 2024, Brazil enacted the Fuel of the Future…
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bp has spearheaded a landmark industry collaboration to secure Ministry of Defence approval for increasing the renewable content of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through co-processing. The updated Defence Standard now permits up to 30% renewable feedstock – six times the previous limit – accelerating decarbonisation in aviation.
bp has successfully led a taskforce to gain approval from…
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As global efforts increase to combat climate change and secure sustainable energy sources, biofuels have emerged as a critical factor in the energy transition.
For Nepal, a nation heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels, adopting biofuels is not just an environmental requirement, but it is an economic imperative. The Nepalese government is now prioritising the development of a robust biofuel…
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Chelsea Grimes, Global Strategic Marketing Manager at Grace, outlines how the company has been supporting the biofuels industry.
Can you outline Grace’s solutions for biofuels and SAF?
Let me start by saying that Grace is one of the leading global suppliers of speciality chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life.
To that end, we have been supporting the biofuels…
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The potential for biofuels to play a leading role in Asia’s under-pressure energy mix appears to be on the rise.
Nailing down that potential will take time, effort and investment, but opportunities for sector growth are being strengthened by policy moves across the region as various governments respond to the increasing impact of climate change.
According to a new report from the…
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As the transport sector confronts its position as the UK’s leading source of carbon emissions – accounting for 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 – the urgency for immediate action has never been more apparent. Whilst the industry is on the road to achieve ambitious netzero targets, figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero’s latest greenhouse gas emissions…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II, which is majority-owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial that will see sugarcane-based bioethanol used to generate clean power.
Taking place at the Suape II power station in Recife, Brazil, the trial will test the world’s first ethanol-fuelled engine for large-scale…
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Hangama Wanner, founder and CEO of LiYF 2G Bioethanol, speaks to Biofuels International
What was your first job?
My first role was as an investment banker at UBS in Zurich, where I managed large-scale trades and advised institutional clients.
I played a pivotal role in expanding UBS’s presence in the French asset management market — achieving 300% growth — and I was proud to win a major…
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Recently, there has been a growing focus on biofuels as an alternative to nonrenewable fossil fuels, and current biofuels are primarily made from sugar, starch, and oilseed crops [1].
However, these feedstocks pose several challenges that harm scalability, including sustainability, land exploitation, and food production competition.
For example, in the US Midwest, vast acres of farmland are…
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Aviation has long been one of the most stubborn sectors when it comes to climate change.
Despite its relatively small share of global CO₂ emissions—about 2.5%—its overall climate impact is far greater due to non-CO₂ effects like contrails and nitrogen oxides. And yet, unlike road transport or electricity, sustainable alternatives for jet fuel remain rare, expensive, and difficult to…
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Chelsea Grimes, Global Strategic Marketing Manager at Grace, outlines how the company has been supporting the biofuels industry.
Can you outline Grace’s solutions for biofuels and SAF?
Let me start by saying that Grace is one of the leading global suppliers of speciality chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life.
To that end, we have been supporting the biofuels…
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In the UK, Jet2.com began using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on flights from Bristol Airport earlier this year.
The airline purchased over 300 tonnes of SAF from Q8Aviation, which has been used to add a 1% SAF blend on to a number of departing flights from the West Country airport.
Elsewhere in Europe, Sasol and Topsoe announced the successful launch of their joint venture, Zaffra.
With…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has made new estimates for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
In summary the headline figures include:
• SAF volumes reached over 600 million litres (0.5Mt) in 2023, double the 300 million litres (0.25 Mt) produced the year before.
• SAF accounted for 3% of all renewable fuels produced with 97% of renewable fuel production…
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Firefly’s founder James Hygate and Nufarm’s André Paulo Santos will be speaking at the Biofuels International Conference and Expo and SAF Summit to be held in Brussels on 24–25 June. Both share their thoughts on the challenges facing the industry.
Can you outline what Firefly has been doing this year?
Over the past year, Firefly has been progressing its FOAK project in Harwich, Essex,…
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The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions.
In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which has already seen major market evolution and technological progress.
The directive sets binding renewable energy targets…
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