Sep 2, 2022
Neste acquisition of Walco Foods signed off
Biodiesel News
Sep 1, 2022
Japan-based K Line has successfully trialled marine biofuel on a Supramax bulk carrier.
The company tested the marine biofuel delivered by GoodFuels on the bulker known as Albion Bay.
The vessel finished the loading operation of hot rolled steel coils at JFE Steel Corporation West Japan Works and began sailing to Pakistan’s discharging port.
GoodFuels delivered... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 1, 2022
Universal Biofuels has been selected by three government-controlled oil marketing companies (OMCs) and a major oil refiner in India to supply 8 million gallons of biodiesel over the next two months.
In a statement, the company, a subsidiary of Aemetis, the California-based biofuels company, said this would require the Aemetis biodiesel/glycerin production plant to operate... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 30, 2022
Testing, inspection and certification company Bureau Veritas (BV) has released a new ‘Biofuels Ready’ notation to support the wider deployment of biofuels in the shipping industry.
This notation will help the maritime industry address the main challenges related to the use of biofuels by ships, providing requirements to ensure ship safety and environmental compliance.
The... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 24, 2022
Red Rock Biofuels and Frontline BioEnergy have successfully tested their new technology that gasifies residual woody biomass feedstock into syngas for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
The test runs, which the companies completed at Frontline’s headquarters in Nevada, Iowa, US, used Frontline’s patented TarFreeGas® and PMFreeGas®... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 22, 2022
GoodFuels has successfully supplied sustainable marine biofuel to NYK’s bulk carrier MV Frontier Explorer. MV Frontier Explorer was refuelled with biofuel in a blend with VLSFO during its port call to Singapore on 5 July, en route from Australia to India. The delivery was the first to be managed under GoodFuels’ partnership with ITOCHU, which was announced in... [Read More]
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]
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