Bioethanol News

ReCarbon Inc. and Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. (EFT) have signed a five-year deal to develop, test and integrate their respective technologies for the production of SAF. ReCarbon’s proprietary system converts greenhouse gases — including biogas and other waste-derived sources of carbon dioxide and methane — into carbon-negative synthesis gas. EFT’s patented Technology Platform is…
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HutanBio has announced that the production process for its proprietary HBx microalgal biofuel achieves net-negative carbon emissions, based on an independent cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by EcoAct. The assessment offers robust third-party validation of HBx’s carbon removal potential and adds new momentum to the development of credible low-carbon fuel…
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Delta Air Lines has revealed strong support for new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will accelerate the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Michigan. Senate Bills 235-36, introduced by Sens. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Joe Bellino (R-Monroe), and House Bills 4424-25, introduced by Rep. Jerry Neyer, (R-Shepherd), would establish a $1.50 (€1.30) per gallon tax credit for the…
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Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Primark, has announced it may shut down its Vivergo bioethanol plant in Saltend, near Hull, placing around 150 jobs at risk. The multinational food, ingredients and retail conglomerate said it is in discussions with the government in an effort to safeguard the facility, which has suffered recent financial losses after scaling back…
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Fuel distributor Vibra has begun offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Brazil. The imported biofuel is now available at its facility at Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro, making Vibra the first company to supply SAF in the country. Vibra’s terminal at Galeão recently received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), ensuring sustainability…
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Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation have introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV). In celebration of the new offering, Heritage Aviation—the 100% employee owned fixed-base operation (FBO) and FAA-certified 145 repair station responsible for servicing the airport’s general aviation aircraft — hosted the Mayor of…
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GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project. The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse decarbonisation of the UK aviation industry, while delivering significant economic benefits locally and nationally. GRAMM's Sustainable Aviation Fuel cuts carbon…
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Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, and OMV, Austria’s integrated chemicals, fuels and energy company, have signed an agreement to partner in the production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other sustainable products. Representatives for Masdar and OMV signed in Vienna a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on future opportunities in Austria, the UAE and in…
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LiYF, a Swiss-based clean-tech startup developing second-generation (2G) bioethanol, has successfully achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) for its patent-pending process that improves production efficiency, reduces operating costs and increases ethanol yield. The process uses agricultural and forestry waste as feedstock to produce high-purity, fuel-grade ethanol to support low-carbon…
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Wizz Air launched its comprehensive net-zero roadmap – Flying Towards Net Zero which it revealed on Earth Day. The roadmap offers a realistic path focused on the three F’s – flights (30% emissions reductions from new aircraft technology and fleet renewal), fuel (53% emissions reductions from SAF) and footprint (4% emissions reductions from air traffic management modernisation). The…
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Mabanaft has started the supply of a HEFA SPK blend of sustainable aviation fuel to airlines at Frankfurt Airport. This step marks an expansion into the German aviation market for the company, adding a further airport location to the ones already being supplied across the UK and in Norway. Since the beginning of the year, Mabanaft has worked closely with its partner Skytanking to ensure safe…
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bp has decided to pause its plan to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Castellon refinery in eastern Spain - citing slower-than-expected growth in the market. The project was part of a broader €2 billion decarbonisation push at the site, announced in 2023. The decision reflects broader uncertainty in the emerging clean jet fuel industry, where demand and policy support have not…
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