Nov 28, 2022
TotalEnergies and ENEOS shift SAF plans to Wakayama refinery
Bioethanol News
Nov 28, 2022
Qantas is aiming to increase sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) usage by forming a new coalition of corporate clients.
The Australian airline’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition includes Australia Post, Boston Consulting Group, KPMG Australia, Macquarie Group and Woodside Energy.
Coalition members will pay a “premium” to reduce about 900 tonnes of their carbon... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 25, 2022
Bioethanol membrane engineering innovator Whitefox revealed that Western Plains Energy will become the first US ethanol producer to install its ICE®-XL system.
This will be installed at its 50 million gallons per year ethanol plant in Kansas.
Derek Peine, CEO at Western Plains Energy, said: “Since beginning operations in 2004, Western Plains has always been on the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 25, 2022
Cellulosic drop-in sustainable aviation fuel producer DG Fuels has signed a multi-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreement with Air France KLM.
This is for up to 60,408 metric tons (21 million gallons) per year from DGF’s initial plant to be located in Louisiana.
The minimum 10-year deal will reduce lifecycle emissions by up to 340,647 metric tons of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 24, 2022
Avfuel Corporation and Atlantic Aviation have extended their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement to include continuous inventory of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM at all four of Atlantic’s Colorado locations.
While the two companies announced continuous supply of Neste MY SAF at Atlantic’s Aspen facility (KASE) in the spring of 2021, this agreement... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 23, 2022
Neste has delivered over 500,000 gallons (1,500 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
This SAF delivery was made possible by a close cooperation with LAXFUEL, the consortium of the airlines operating at LAX providing the jet fuel supply infrastructure for the planes at the airport. It is the first time SAF is... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening a new chapter of greener transport in air freight.
Its customers can now choose sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and independent of the type of aircraft or airline used.
DB Schenker only uses biofuel which is certified palm oil... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
Shipments of German rapeseed oil declined in the 2021/22 marketing year, following three consecutive years of considerable growth.
At slightly less than 1.1 million tonnes, Germany exported about 22% less rapeseed oil in 2021/22 than in the previous season.
Nevertheless, exports exceeded the volume of the 2019/20 marketing year by 13%.
The Netherlands, which acts... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
An RAF Voyager – the military variant of an Airbus A330 – recently took to the skies powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The flight over Oxfordshire in the UK will help pave the way for a range of possibilities for the future of flying military and civilian aircraft.
The flight was a joint endeavour between the RAF, DE&S and industry partners... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
Scientists from NASA and Boeing have been testing whether an aircraft with engines burning different blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produce fewer soot particles than traditional jet fuel.
In its efforts to accelerate progress towards a sustainable aviation system, NASA is not only working to design the ultra-efficient aircraft of the future, but also to advance... [Read More]
Features
Nov 21, 2022
Cornelius Claeys, manager of renewable transport fuels at Stratas Advisors, outlines what attracted him to become involved in this sector.
What was your first job?
My first job ever was as a bartender, so I guess technically I was selling ethanol at the age of 15. My first grown-up job involved no alcohol at all. This was in Saudi Arabia, where I analysed the potential... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2022
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is planning to build a biofuel refinery.
NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery, which is expected to begin production at the Port Westward, Oregon, facility in 2026.
At full capacity, it is expected to produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2022
Sulzer Chemtech will support Vandelay Ventures in the construction of a production facility for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel.
Sabah Maju Jaya Renewable Energy Industrial Complex (SMJREIC) in Sapangar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, will be able to produce 250,000 tonnes of renewable fuels per year while maintaining low emissions with this partnership.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 15, 2022
OMV and Wizz Air have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the supply of approximately 185,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from next year until 2030.
This agreement gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase up to 185,000 tons of SAF from the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna.
The announcement builds... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 14, 2022
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced its second ‘green jet’ will enter service on regular scheduled domestic flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
This marks the first time ANA will use SAF produced by Neste on domestic flights.
"To be able to use mass-produced SAF for domestic flights is an exciting step toward reducing our carbon emissions and achieving... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 11, 2022
Global associations have highlighted the essential role of renewable ethanol in the fight against climate change.
The US Grains Council (USGC), Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada), UNICA (Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Association), UNEM (National Corn Ethanol Union) and ePURE (European Renewable Ethanol Association) have come together to underscore the importance... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 10, 2022
WestJet announced a three-month commitment to operating flights from San Francisco International Airport to Calgary International Airport (YYC) with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste.
“We are thrilled that WestJet will be the first Canadian air carrier to operate a dedicated flight route using SAF,” said Angela Avery, WestJet Group executive vice-president... [Read More]
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