Aug 15, 2019
Neste’s renewable diesel made available in Oregon, US
Biodiesel News
Aug 14, 2019
The European Commission has imposed countervailing duties of 8-18% on imports of subsidised Indonesian biodiesel, in an attempt to ‘restore a level playing field’ for biodiesel producers in the European Union (EU).
Following an investigation, the Commission found that Indonesian biodiesel producers currently benefit from grants, tax benefits and access to feedstock... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 8, 2019
The state of California in the US has approved the storage of biodiesel blends of up to 20% (B20) in underground storage tanks, removing the final barrier to ensuring the state has access to sufficient volumes of the biofuel.
The campaign began over 10 years ago, with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB), several member companies and the California Advanced Biofuels Alliance... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 7, 2019
The Brazilian Government has approved a 1% increase in the minimum amount of biodiesel to be blended into diesel sold in the South American country to 11%, as reported by Reuters.
The country’s National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) also announced the approval of the sale and use of B15 fuel, a blend of 15% biodiesel. The 1% increase in blend... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 6, 2019
Finnish airline Finnair has flown the first biofuel flight supported by its ‘Push for Change’ carbon reducing initiative.
On 5 August, a Finnair flight departing from San Francisco Airport to Helsinki in Finland was fuelled with a 12% biofuel blend. Another flight will depart on 7 August, with the total carbon dioxide emission from the two flights reduced by around... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 6, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded four grants totalling over $500,000 (€446,888) to expand biofuel access and production.
Under its Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) programme, the MDA awarded grants to four recipients through two competitive review processes.
A bioenergy/biochemical pilot project grant worth $150,000 (€134,060)... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 5, 2019
Cielo Waste Solutions has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Renewable U Lethbridge to build a renewable diesel refinery in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
The two companies intend to enter a joint venture (JV) agreement to enable the construction and operation of a refinery that will convert waste into high grade renewable fuels, using Cielo’s conversion... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 2, 2019
Renewable fuels producer Neste has announced the appointment of Thorsten Lange as executive vice-president for renewable aviation, and member of the company’s executive committee.
Lange will join Neste in February 2020 at the latest, and will report to president and CEO Peter Vanacker. He is moving to Neste from a position with German airline Lufthansa Group.
“I... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 31, 2019
Renewable diesel producer Neste has celebrated the expansion of capacity at its refinery in Singapore with the laying of a foundation stone.
Construction on the expansion project started at the beginning of 2019. The €1.4 billion investment will be used to expand Neste’s renewable products production capacity in Singapore.
“The Singapore expansion marks an... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 31, 2019
Brazilian meat processing company JBS plans to invest in a biodiesel plant through its processed foods unit, Seara Alimentos.
Seara will invest R$180 million ($47.5 million; €42.6 million) in a new plant, which will convert fat and scraps from pork and poultry into biodiesel, Reuters reported.
The new plant will be located in Brazil’s Santa Catarina state, and... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 30, 2019
The Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany (aireg) has welcomed two new members: Rosneft Deutschland and BP Europa.
Founded in 2011, the German initiative aims to promote the research, production and usage of sustainable aviation fuels in Germany.
Members of aireg include universities, research institutions, plant manufacturers and operators, petroleum... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 26, 2019
Transportation fuel producer Valero Energy has reported a mixed bag of results for the second quarter of 2019.
Reported net income attributable to stockholders was $612 million (€549.5 million), down from €845 million (€758.8 million) in the corresponding quarter in 2018.
“We had solid operating performance while also completing major turnarounds at our Memphis,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 26, 2019
Process technology company Ayas Renewables is in the final stages of selecting a site for a large-scale plant that will convert low-value waste biodiesel crude glycerol into high-value propylene glycol.
The facility will use the company’s patented vapour-phase process, which is based on research carried out by Dr. William Sutterlin, in collaboration with the Missouri... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 25, 2019
Finnish renewable diesel producer Neste has reported strong results for the first half of 2019, boosted by record sales in its renewable products division.
The company’s comparable operating profit totalled €746 million in the first six months of the year, up from €670 million in H1 2018.
Renewable products posted a comparable operating profit of €286 million... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 24, 2019
Egypt’s national airline EgyptAir has fuelled its newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner with biofuel on the post-delivery return flight.
The 787 Dreamliner, which was delivered under a lease agreement with AerCap, was fuelled with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under a new Boeing programme that offers operators the option to use sustainable fuel for the flight home.
“We... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 24, 2019
Clean fuel provider Renewable Energy Group (REG) has been forced to close its biodiesel plant in New Boston, Texas, citing ‘challenging business conditions and continued federal policy uncertainty’ for the closure.
The 15 million gallon per year biorefinery, which was acquired by REG in 2012, is located near Texarkana in Texas. The plant is able to run both high... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 21, 2019
A new biodiesel facility has commenced production in Barnawartha in the Australian state of Victoria, supplying biodiesel fuel blends B5, B20 and B100.
Operated by new owners Just Biodiesel, in partnership with Refueling Solutions, the biorefinery will produce the renewable, clean burning diesel replacement.
“A return of 11 former employees to the recommissioned... [Read More]
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