Biodiesel News

Hurtigruten has become the first Norwegian cruise line to begin testing biodiesel on board its cruise ships. The fuel, which is being tested on the MS Polarlys, can reduce emissions by up to 95%. Commenting on the development, CEO Daniel Skjeldam said: “Biodiesel can in the long run potentially give a CO2-reduction of as much as 95% compared to traditional marine fuels. Hurtigruten is…
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Aviation fuel provider Air BP has highlighted the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at the recent NBAA-BACE industry event in Las Vegas, US. The company highlighted how solid waste from homes and businesses, including packaging, paper, textiles and food scraps that would otherwise go to landfill or incineration, can be converted into sustainable fuel for aircraft. Air BP also announced…
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Pacific Current and Pacific Biodiesel Technologies have signed a biodiesel supply contract to increase the use of locally sourced renewable fuels and advance energy independence and security in Hawaii. Under the terms of the agreement, Pacific Biodiesel Technologies, which owns and operates a biodiesel refinery on Hawaii, will supply biodiesel for Pacific Current’s Hamakua Energy power…
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US airline United Airlines has committed $40 million (€36 million) to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuels and other technologies to decarbonise the aviation industry. Earlier this year, the airline agreed to purchase up to 10 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over the next two years. It now plans to collaborate with other environmentally conscious…
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The National Biodiesel Foundation has received a grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2020 National Clean Diesel Project, which will see the replacement of three snowploughs that will operate on biodiesel. The project, which is run in partnership with Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT), Optimus Technologies and Renewable Energy Group (REG), will retire older,…
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General Dynamics’ subsidiary Gulfstream Aerospace has launched a new service underlining its commitment to sustainability, which provides operators with the option to offset carbon emissions from their flights. Participants in the scheme will pay an annual fee based on aircraft utilisation to fund projects and actions that generate an equivalent reduction in carbon emissions. “This…
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Renewable diesel producer Neste has signed a long-term wind power agreement with clean energy company Fortum, to power two of its production sites in Finland with wind energy. Neste will purchase around 70% of total production at the Kalax wind farm, which is currently under construction in Närpes, Ostrobothnia in Finland, for a contract period of 12 years. Total capacity of the contract…
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GFG Alliance company SIMEC has acquired UK-based Fleetsolve, as part of its plans to deploy biodiesel generators. Fleetsolve has experience developing, operating and maintaining biofuel-powered combined heat and power (CHP) generation equipment. Under the terms of the deal, SIMEC will take full ownership of Fleetsolve, as well as its sister company Fuelsolve. The company will now launch a…
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The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has opened its new West Coast office, to be led by California Air Resources Board (CARB) division chief Floyd Vergara, in the US state of California. The expansion will strengthen the association’s presence on the US West Coast, where climate programmes are an important market driver for low-carbon fuels such as biodiesel and renewable diesel. Vergara…
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Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory – Berkeley Lab – have successfully created six blends by combining municipal solid waste (MSW) with biomass. MSW is rubbish that is produced every day around the world in significant volumes. Using an ionic liquid-based process, the scientists have converted the blends into methyl ketones, which are chemical compounds that can be used as…
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The East Bay Clean Cities Coalition in California, US has awarded renewable diesel producer Neste its 2019 Clean Air Champion Award. According to Richard Battersby, director and chairman of the coalition, the award recognises Neste’s “exemplary work with renewable fuels and focus on sustainability as a core part of your mission and operations." The company supplies its Neste MY…
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UK airline British Airways will become the first in the country to offset carbon emissions on all flights within the UK. From January 2020, all customers travelling within the UK on flights operated by British Airways will have carbon emissions offset by the airline and invested in carbon reduction projects around the world. These projects include renewable energy, protection of rainforests…
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