
Apr 21, 2022
Topsoe supports SAF and renewable diesel project in Canada
Biodiesel News
Apr 20, 2022
Metrolink has announced that it is switching to renewable fuel making it the first in the US to completely power all its locomotives with cleaner alternatives.
Metrolink launched a pilot programme to use renewable biodiesel in its locomotives in early 2021.
The renewable product is made of recycled natural fats and vegetable oils.
It does not contain any petroleum fossil... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 19, 2022
BDI-BioEnergy International has opened a next-generation biodiesel production plant in Bakersfield, California.
One of the key innovations is the patented RepCAT technology with a recyclable catalyst. BDI-BioEnergy International is a specialist in technology development and plant construction firm for biodiesel from Styria, Austria.
Following successful projects in Vienna,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 19, 2022
Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL), its unit MOL Chemical Tankers (MOLCT), Singapore-based commodity trading company Trafigura and its vessel fuel supply joint-venture company TFG Marine have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint study on the full-scale supply of biodiesel fuel.
This is for MOLCT-operated vessels in bunkering ports around the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 14, 2022
Craggs Energy has selected Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO to provide B2B suppliers, customers and businesses a renewable alternative to both red and white diesel.
The fuel can be used in any diesel engine without prior modifications with emissions reductions of up to 85% in particulates, and up to 30% in NOx.
Matthew Crockett, managing director at Craggs Energy, said: “This... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 13, 2022
Repsol has begun supplying 100% advanced biofuel to the French Formula 4 championship for use in pre-season testing at the Bugatti circuit in Le Mans and throughout this season.
It will be the first single-seater competition to use 100% renewable fuel in all races of the season.
The agreement contemplates the use of more than 30,000 litres of advanced biofuel developed... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 12, 2022
Neste, Altens and TRAPIL have collaborated to enable the transportation of renewable diesel by a pipeline in Europe.
Greenhouse gas emissions along the pipeline were reduced by 92% compared to conventional logistics by tanker trucks.
The transportation of Neste-produced renewable diesel took place on 28 March between the harbour in Le Havre, located in north western... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 11, 2022
Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and Wakud International have signed an agreement to introduce biodiesel blends to Oman.
The two companies will explore the potential of selling different blends of biodiesel to customers in the commercial and marine segments.
“OOMCO has been successfully leading the fuel marketing sector in the Sultanate by being customer-centric... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 8, 2022
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the successful completion of a third trial of marine biofuel onboard the Singapore flagged NYK Fuji.
NYK Fuji was refuelled with 1,300 metric tonnes of marine biofuel product during bunkering at Port of Singapore, on February 11.
The vessel, deployed on ONE’s SAS service, fully consumed the biofuel in 45 days.
The trial started... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 7, 2022
The International Grains Council (IGC) has lowered its forecast of global soybean production in anticipation of large declines in yield in South America.
Consumption, ending stocks and world trade were also forecast to be down.
The IGC lowered its estimate of global soybean production in the current crop year significantly in its latest monthly report.
Production is... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 5, 2022
bp has joined the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) as a strategic partner, which was marked by a partnership agreement ceremony in Singapore.
GCMD was set up to help drive decarbonisation of the maritime industry and bp said it was delighted to be working with GCMD to help further this aim.
GCMD is based in Singapore – one of the world’s busiest... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2022
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Desmet, which concentrates on engineering and supplying processing plants and technologies for edible oils and the biofuel sectors.
The acquisition will strengthen Alfa Laval’s position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils.
Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Desmet employs around... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2022
Maersk and Egyptian authorities have signed a partnership agreement to explore the establishment of large-scale green fuel production in Egypt.
In the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a joint bid to further accelerate the supply of green fuels and the global transformation to net-zero shipping.
This partnership... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2022
North American biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group has introduced a line of branded fuel solutions - EnDura Fuels™.
This branded product launch supports REG’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives, while strengthening the company’s position in the marketplace.
The EnDura Fuels™ line consists... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 29, 2022
Manchester United has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a global partnership with Renewable Energy Group (REG) with a shared mission to tackle climate change.
The Red Devils have selected REG's UltraClean BlenD™ renewable biodiesel for use in their groundskeeping equipment to reduce emissions which helps them expand decarbonisation efforts... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 29, 2022
Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla® fats, oils and grease (FOG) and used cooking oil (UCO) separation and processing systems, is partnering with LEND Environmental to accelerate recycling of UCO and grease trap waste across southern California.
The companies will set up additional locations to separate the waste input streams into water, batter,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 25, 2022
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) in its Annual Energy Outlook 2022 projects that renewable diesel supply will exceed biodiesel supply in the near term.
The EIA projects that renewable diesel supply will increase to 130,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2022 and 145,000 b/d in 2050, reflecting a significant increase in renewable diesel production capacity.
Biomass-based... [Read More]