Aug 22, 2022
Marine biofuel successfully supplied to bulk carrier in Singapore
Bioethanol News
Aug 19, 2022
XFuel has secured €8.2 million in its latest round of investment, laying the foundation for the commercialisation of its next-generation synthetic diesel, marine and jet fuel technology.
XFuel’s patented technology efficiently converts biomass waste into low-cost, drop-in fuel that can be used in road, marine, and aviation applications.
It uses feedstock from sustainable... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 17, 2022
GMR Hederabad International Airport (GHIAL) recently launched two sustainable initiatives - a biodiesel filling station at the public transportation centre (PTC) and an electric vehicle (EV) charging station at the main car park.
By integrating the use of sustainable resources, the airport said these initiatives are "significant steps in the direction of carbon neutrality"... [Read More]
Biogas News
Aug 16, 2022
XFuel has secured €8.2 million in its latest round of investment, laying the foundation for the commercialisation of its next-generation synthetic diesel, marine and jet fuel technology.
XFuel’s patented technology efficiently converts biomass waste into low-cost, drop-in fuel that can be used in road, marine, and aviation applications.
It uses feedstock from sustainable... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 15, 2022
Alaska Airlines has finalised an agreement with biofuel company Gevo to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026.
This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance.
"Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant part of Alaska's five-part... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 12, 2022
Bordeaux Airport has just become France’s first commercial airport with over a million passengers to permanently offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Three flights leaving from Bordeaux were refuelled with 30% SAF by TotalEnergies - Lufthansa flight LH1085 to Frankfurt, Air France flight AF7627 to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and a medical assistance flight operated by... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 9, 2022
GE Aviation has completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100 % sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The Passport engine can operate on approved SAF and the recent testing showed the capability of the engine to run on 100% SAF, a lower carbon alternative jet fuel.
It was the first time the Passport engine was tested with 100... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 4, 2022
Shell has begun supplying Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to Deutsche Bahn for their rail applications, which are not electrified.
This began with the national railway company of Germany’s Sylt Shuttle train.
Shell is also working with Volkswagen and Bosch and other partners to produce renewable low-carbon R33 Blue Diesel and Blue Gasoline for use in existing vehicles.
Both... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 2, 2022
Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Confectionery have signed a deal to produce biodiesel.
Lotte Confectionery will supply by-products made during the food manufacturing process, mostly used cooking oil, to the oil refining company which will utilise them as feedstock for biodiesel.
Hyundai Oilbank is building a 10,000 sq ft biodiesel production facility at its Daesan plant in... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 2, 2022
TAP has signed an agreement with Galp and Aeroportos de Portugal to begin the supply and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on its Portugal flights.
The first flight in Portugal fuelled with SAF departed on July 22 for a flight between Lisbon and Ponta Delgada.
The fuel included a blend containing 39% SAF from Neste and was of waste and recycled oils, referred to... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 1, 2022
German rapeseed meal exports fell 22% short of the previous year's record volume.
Its main buyers such as the Netherlands, Spain and France, imported considerably less, whereas Denmark, Finland and Switzerland ordered more.
According to information published by the German Federal Statistical Office, Germany exported a total of just over 1.5 million tonnes of rapeseed... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 29, 2022
Neste has agreed to acquire 100% of Walco Foods, an Irish trader of animal fats.
The transaction with the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, is subject to the fulfillment of customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.
“This is another important step for Neste in the execution... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 28, 2022
Bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping, ship management leader Fleet Management and GoodFuels have successfully completed a 10-day trial of 100% sustainable marine biofuel on board the bulk carrier Spar Lynx.
Spar Lynx was refuelled with GoodFuels’ biofuel during its port stay in Dordrecht, in the Netherlands, before sailing to the port of Icdas, in Turkey. The next-generation... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 28, 2022
Indonesia has started testing for two types of biodiesel containing 40% palm oil.
The government currently mandates that all diesel sold in the country must contain 30% palm oil, Reuters reported.
The world's largest producer of palm oil has long-term plans to boost vegetable oil concentration in fuel for everything from cars to aircraft, to be able to cut fuel imports.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 22, 2022
EU-27 rapeseed imports from non-EU countries fell 500,000 tonnes short of the previous year's volume at 5.3 million tonnes.
Canada, the main supplier, was the main loser due to a small harvest.
By contrast, Australia increased its market share considerably. However, the rise was not big enough to offset the decline in deliveries from Ukraine.
Although the EU rapeseed... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 22, 2022
GoodFuels has successfully completed its first bio-bunkering for a large passenger ship.
This was done in partnership with Carnival Corporation’s AIDA Cruises brand, marking an important step forward to achieving sustainability in the cruise industry.
AIDAprima, a Hyperion-class cruise ship, was refuelled with GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuels during a port visit to... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 20, 2022
Carnarvon Energy has revealed that 75% of the base feedstock required for the Narrogin Project has now been secured for the targeted 10-year period.
This is for its renewable diesel business, FutureEnergy Australia, a joint venture with Frontier Impact Group, and is the first biorefinery project in the Western Australian wheatbelt.
The firm said its negotiations in... [Read More]
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