Aug 2, 2022
Portuguese airline TAP lines up SAF usage
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]
Biodiesel News
Jul 19, 2022
European shipowners and fuel suppliers have joined forces to propose amendments to the FuelEU Maritime.
EWABA has co-signed a joint statement advocating the best ways to improve the maritime proposal, currently being negotiated at the council of the EU and European Parliament.
The signatories, European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA), EWABA, eFuel Alliance,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 18, 2022
BP is aiming to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Australia by 2025 after converting its oil refinery near Perth to produce renewable fuels.
BP has not disclosed what volume it plans to produce, but BP's Asia Pacific vice president of low-carbon solutions, Lucy Nation, told Reuters output would depend on demand as the facility would be able to switch... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 15, 2022
EU-27 soy supply is expected to rise this year again, following an expansion in production area.
Italy is seen to record the biggest increase.
The soybean output of the European Union more than tripled over the past 10 years.
According to recent information published by the EU Commission, the 2022 harvest is likely to amount to around 3 million tonnes, which would... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 12, 2022
Indonesia aims to implement a 35% palm oil mix in biodiesel, known as B35, by the end of July to help absorb excess palm oil supply.
The world’s biggest palm oil producer currently has a mandatory 30% blend of palm oil-based fuel in its biodiesel and the government has been looking at raising it to 35% or 40% to support the price of local palm oil fruits.
The Southeast... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 12, 2022
FutureEnergy Australia has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the regional Western Australia electricity company Horizon Power.
The MoU provides a framework for the organisations to pursue a strategic partnership on renewable diesel project development and production.
A strategic partnership with Horizon Power is intended to canvas a wide range of... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 11, 2022
Neste, MAN and Altens have signed a partnership contract aimed at promoting biofuels in France.
France is a strong market for biodiesel and FAME, but many OEMs would like to see more renewable diesel or HVO100, on the market.
The objective of this partnership is to promote the common vision of the crucial role that biofuels can play in the sustainability transformation... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 1, 2022
Pacific Biodiesel has expanded the availability of locally-made biodiesel to customers across Hawai‘i.
Each station holds 8,000 gallons of distilled biodiesel produced at the company’s refinery on Hawai‘i Island.
The stations offer flexibility in providing fuel for on-road, off-road, and marine customers. Several tour boat companies at Ma‘alaea Harbour have... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 1, 2022
XPO Logistics will take to the road in July for the 42nd year as the official transport partner of the Tour de France and the company expects its alternative-fuel fleet to use 49,000 litres of HVO.
When the winner of the legendary cycling competition is declared at the Champs-Élysées in Paris, an XPO team of 58 drivers will have transported more than 570 tons of goods... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 29, 2022
Marr Contracting has begun using renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) from Neste in their heavy lift luffing tower crane fleet in Australia.
The switch to Neste-produced 100% renewable diesel comes after significant consultation with Marr clients and leaders within Australia’s construction industry on the best solution for transitioning away from fossil fuels.
After... [Read More]
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