Nov 26, 2024
Crown Oil partners with British Antarctic Survey to supply HVO onboard RRS Sir David Attenborough
Biodiesel News
Nov 26, 2024
HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong.
By bringing together Hong Kong’s largest bank, its home airline, and a leading Hong Kong-based SAF producer, the collaboration aims to support a key innovation for the long-term decarbonisation of air travel and foster... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 25, 2024
The UK SAF mandate has been signed into law and will become effective from New Year’s Day.
The SAF mandate will start at 2% of total UK jet fuel demand, increase on a linear basis to 10% in 2030 and then to 22% in 2040.
From 2040, the obligation will remain at 22% until there is greater certainty regarding SAF supply.
The mandate will encourage the innovation of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 25, 2024
DHL Express and Shell, one of the world's largest energy companies, have signed a deal to drive sustainable air freight at Brussels Airport.
The one-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt of SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. The SAF used is certified according to ISCC’s voluntary certification system ISCC Plus and is expected to reduce GHG by 80 kt CO2e... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 22, 2024
Hallands Hamnar has signed a strategic agreement with the German company Bruening Group for the handling of biofuels - a segment with strong growth potential.
The agreement means that Bruening Group will establish operations in the Varberg port area through a long-term lease. The partnership is seen as an initial step, in Hallands Hamnar’s long-term ambition to develop... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 22, 2024
With a joint appeal to EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, a broad alliance of biofuel industry associations is supporting a recently published fire letter from 16 EU member states.
The letter urged the EU Commission to stop the implementation process of the Implementing Regulation and thus also the binding deadline for the application of the Union Data Base... [Read More]
Features
Nov 21, 2024
Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement.
For all the ambitious words and targets attached to European biofuels in the recent past, the damming conclusion reached by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) at the end... [Read More]
Features
Nov 21, 2024
Progress in the biofuels industry towards a more efficient and sustainable future demands the deployment of innovative strategies and collaboration with key partners that can guide this process in a coherent and effective way.
Tomsa Destil is a Spanish company with over 170 years of experience providing engineering solutions worldwide for the alcohol and biofuels industry.
The... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 20, 2024
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 60,000 metric tons (77.6 million litres) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™.
Neste will deliver the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December 2024, with further shipments throughout 2025.
The Vancouver marine terminal... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 20, 2024
Soybeans are the most important oilseed crop imported by the European Union, ahead of rapeseed.
In the first four months of the current crop year, the EU imported the highest volume of soybeans since 2021/22.
According to information published by the EU Commission, the EU purchased just over 4 million tonnes of soybeans between July and early November 2024.
This... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 19, 2024
The first tanker of sustainably produced bioacetone and biobutanol has been dispatched from Celtic Renewables’ flagship biorefinery in Grangemouth - marking a major milestone for the world’s shift to green chemicals.
This achievement is backed by over £60 million (€71 million) in funding which enabled the construction of Scotland’s first biorefinery and its... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 19, 2024
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sanepar - one of Brazil’s largest water and sanitation companies.
This strategic partnership enhances Firefly’s access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the growing Brazilian and Latin American markets.
Through... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 18, 2024
Blue Biofuels has officially contracted with the engineering firm Global Management Partners (GMP) to produce Front-End Loading (FEL-2) level engineering plans for a production facility capable of producing 3 million gallons of biofuel per year.
These plans will outline the specifics of how the facility will be built and operated.
This planning stage is crucial for... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 18, 2024
New Era Energy has announced the acquisition of Commercial Fuel Solutions (CFS) – a UK-based provider of refuelling infrastructure.
New Era Energy’s broad fuelling and lubricants product and service offering will be enhanced by the addition of industry-leading hydrogen and low carbon AdBlue® expertise from CFS.
The deal significantly boosts New Era Energy’s... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 15, 2024
Sulzer solutions has been selected for high-quality sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%.
The facility, based in Shandong, China, is expected to produce 500,000 metric tons of SAF... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 15, 2024
Poor weather conditions this year have considerably reduced sunflower yields across the EU.
Notwithstanding an expansion in production area, total output remains well below previous years.
According to EU Commission estimates, EU sunflower seed production in 2024 amounted to just over 8.1 million tonnes.
This represents a 17% drop from 2023 and is also the smallest... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 14, 2024
Simply Blue Group and Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs sign MoU for responsible development of SAF project
Simply Blue Group has collaborated with the Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaw Chiefs to establish a path forward focused on sustainable development.
The collaboration aims to integrate Mi'kmaw knowledge and values into Simply Blue Group’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in Goldboro, Nova Scotia, ensuring environmental stewardship and mutual benefits.
This partnership... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 14, 2024
DG Fuels has selected a site for a $5 billion (€4.7 million) manufacturing facility and hundreds of good jobs in Moorhead, Minnesota, that will produce 193 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural and wood waste as feedstock.
The announcement reflects Minnesota’s compelling value proposition to SAF producers, which includes abundant... [Read More]
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