
Aug 5, 2022
Neste and HELLENIC reach SAF agreement
Bioethanol News
Aug 4, 2022
Alfa Laval has announced the acquisition of Desmet.
The acquisition of the company, part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, will strengthen Alfa Laval's position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils.
Desmet will strengthen Alfa Laval's position in the market by adding know-how and expertise to accelerate future innovations within food,... [Read More]
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Aug 4, 2022
Mitsui and Cosmo Oil will carry out a study using technology from LanzaJet in preparation for the establishment of a biofuel production facility to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The new business will combine Cosmo's track record of safe and stable plant operations, jet fuel quality management, and trading operations in the oil refining business, with Mitsui's... [Read More]
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Aug 3, 2022
Airplane manufacturer Bombardier has announced that US-based private jet charterer Latitude 33 Aviation has taken delivery of the first customer aircraft to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Latitude 33 Aviation will manage and charter the Challenger 350 business jet in Seattle on behalf of the aircraft owner.
“We are very pleased that the customer and... [Read More]
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Aug 3, 2022
Gevo has purchased 245 acres of land in South Dakota for its first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility - Net-Zero 1.
The site near Lake Preston initially optioned for purchase by Gevo in December 2020.
“After just over 18 months of due diligence at the site, we are excited to commit and move forward. The potential of what we are creating here... [Read More]
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Aug 2, 2022
Boeing will strengthen its partnership with Japan by opening a new Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) centre in the country.
The facility will focus on sustainability and support a newly expanded cooperation agreement with Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).
Boeing and METI have agreed to broaden their cooperation agreement to now include a... [Read More]
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Aug 1, 2022
Representatives of Shell and Lufthansa have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for exploring the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
The SAF will be supplied by Shell to the Lufthansa Group for seven years at airports across the globe, starting in 2024.
The parties contemplate negotiating towards reaching a definitive purchase agreement with... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 29, 2022
Eni has completed the construction of a tan oilseed collection and pressing plant in Makueni, Kenya.
The company has now started production of the first vegetable oils for biorefineries.
The first agri-hub will have an installed capacity of 15,000 tons with an expected production of 2,500 tons this year.
Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, said: "This project embodies all... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 21, 2022
Embraer and Raízen have signed a letter of intent with a commitment to stimulate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Embraer will become the first aircraft manufacturer to use SAF that distributed by Raízen.
This initiative benefits the air transport industry worldwide, and the use of this technology is a fundamental part of Embraer's strategy to... [Read More]
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Jul 21, 2022
Mexico low-cost airlines Viva Aerobus took its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Los Angeles to Guadalajara on June 15.
The supplies were made possible by the partnership between Avfuel and Neste.
With a delivery of 7,500 gallons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM, Viva Aerobus was able to reduce lifecycle carbon emissions by 21 metric... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 20, 2022
Boeing and Alder Fuels have formed a new partnership to expand production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Using Boeing aircraft, the companies will test and qualify Alder-derived SAF, advance policies to expedite the transition to renewable energy in aviation, and grow the amount of SAF for the global aerospace market.
Alder Fuels’ proprietary technology enables... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 20, 2022
Major research into sustainable fuel that could revolutionise the Royal Air Force and eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels has reached a landmark new stage.
The research, carried out by the RAF in partnership with British firm Zero Petroleum, and focussed on using synthetic fuel technology, was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
It will provide crucial... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 19, 2022
Mercedes have announced they will be investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of their commitment to reach net-zero by 2030.
The use of SAF – which employ either renewable or waste-derived materials – will help Mercedes achieve a near 50% reduction in the team’s air travel footprint for their race personnel, with flights currently accounting for over... [Read More]
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Jul 19, 2022
Gevo has announce a new fuel sales agreement with Aer Lingus, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG).
The agreement provides for Aer Lingus to purchase 6.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Aer Lingus expects to commence fuelling its aircraft with SAF from Gevo in 2026.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 15, 2022
Exxon Mobil Corp revealed it has delivered the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cargo to Changi Airport in Singapore.
This is as part of a one-year pilot programme to test the new fuel for aircraft in the country, Reuters reported.
The cargo is a blend of fossil-based refined jet fuel from ExxonMobil's Singapore integrated refining and petrochemical complex and... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2022
Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed an agreement aimed at expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership.
This joint effort includes an extension of Bolloré’s participation in AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF programme, which began in January for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK airports.
This... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2022
British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66.
Thousands of tonnes of SAF will be produced for the first time in the UK at the Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham and will be supplied to British Airways to power a number... [Read More]