Nov 22, 2024
Biofuels industry appeals to EU Commission President against premature implementation
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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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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 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 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 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]
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 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]
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]
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 13, 2024
Neste and Air Canada have signed an agreement for the supply of 77.6 million litres of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™.
Neste will deliver the SAF blended with conventional jet fuel to the Vancouver marine terminal starting in December, with further shipments throughout 2025.
The Vancouver marine terminal has a direct pipeline connection to the fuel facilities... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 13, 2024
RAC is trialling 100% renewable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel to power its recovery trucks.
The RAC has installed a tank at its headquarters in Walsall in the UK to store the fuel, which can generate a reduction of up to 85% in CO2 emissions.
It will be used to run the seven recovery trucks based there and is hoped could save up to 300,000kg... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 12, 2024
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn has received a GoodFuels B30 sustainable biofuel blend while docked at the Ijmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands.
Supplied by FincoEnergies in partnership with KPI OceanConnect, this biofuel adoption marks an important step toward decarbonising the cruise line’s operations.
The B30 biofuel blend, produced exclusively... [Read More]
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