Apr 13, 2022
Clariant and Technip Energies agree ethanol technology deal
Bioethanol News
Apr 12, 2022
OMV alongside its partner Austrian Airlines is focusing on sustainable aviation fuel produced at OMV’s Schwechat Refinery - one of the largest and most complex inland refineries in Europe.
Following the signing of the supply contract at the end of 2021, the first SAF was delivered in March this year to the Vienna International Airport for fuelling Austrian Airlines’... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 11, 2022
ePURE has rubbished claims made by Transport & Environment about the European biofuels lobby taking advantage of people’s concerns over fuel prices.
A new study by T&E, reported in Biofuels International last week, has provided evidence that crops are needed much more for food than fuel, and that using biofuels will exacerbate an already dire food crisis following... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 11, 2022
Recently released data for Minnesota and Iowa showed that sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% petroleum, surged to record levels in 2021.
Based on an analysis of the data by the Renewable Fuels Association, it is estimated that national E15 volumes hit a record 814 million gallons (mg) in 2021, an increase of 62% from 2020.
E15 sales by stations that reported... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2022
Growth Energy submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the agency's particulate matter (PM) emissions standards and test procedures for jet engines.
The organisation highlighted the role biofuels could play in reducing PM and greenhouse gas emissions in mobile sources including the aviation sector.
"As we have already seen with higher biofuel... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2022
Europe’s first large-scale biorefinery for turning algae into fuels and feedstocks has been completed near Istanbul, Turkey.
Set to head up a new bio-economy, the refinery on the Black Sea shore, will turn microalgae and macroalgae species into sustainable aviation fuel, feedstocks, supplements, and fertilisers.
They are carbon negative because algae absorbs CO2 as... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 6, 2022
Domestic bioethanol production in Germany last year was more than 700,000 tonnes - slightly higher than the previous year.
The German Bioethanol Industry Association (BDBe) has published its 2021 market data for the production and consumption of certified sustainable bioethanol in the country. The organisation revealed that demand for Super E10 rose sharply.
In a rebounding... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 6, 2022
Veolia has launched the world's largest biorefinery project producing CO2-neutral biomethanol from a pulp mill in Finland.
The project allows it to unlock the potential of this alternative source of feedstock for biofuel that is almost completely unexplored to date.
Developed in close cooperation with Metsä Fibre, the world’s largest producer of softwood market pulp... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 6, 2022
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has welcomed Morgan Cargo Limited South Africa and Morgan Cargo Kenya to its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme.
Morgan Cargo is the first South African forwarder to sign up for the AFKLMP SAF initiative.
Morgan Cargo is South Africa’s biggest perishable freight forwarding agent, offering a full range of logistics... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 5, 2022
C3 BIOTECH has been working with the UK RAF and US Navy to develop sustainable aviation fuel.
In an international collaboration between UK and US, the fuel was successfully used by the RAF to fly a four-meter drone.
The initial trial created 15 litres of fuel in laboratory conditions.
Following successful engine testing, the fixed-wing drone completed a 20-minute test... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 4, 2022
Velocys has recently secured a 15-year lease for a modern and sustainable facility in Columbus, Ohio.
The company will be consolidating its catalysis services, microchannel reactor core assembly and technology licensing under one roof.
In line with its recent Placing Circular, this will involve a capital investment of up to £1.5 million (€1.8 million) in the building... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 4, 2022
A total of 29 members of the US House of Representatives sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to prioritise home grown and renewable biofuels in order to increase energy independence and lower prices at the pump.
Specifically, the members are urging President Biden to both immediately reinstate the year-round availability of E15 through an emergency waiver... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 31, 2022
Green Plains Inc. has completed a five-year, $350 million (€313 million) senior secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
The provider of sustainable high-protein and novel feed ingredients, and low-carbon, closed-loop biofuels, made the announcement in March.
The financing, led by ING Capital LLC, will support continued innovation across their biorefinery... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2022
British Airways has taken delivery of the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Phillips 66 - making it the first airline in the world to start using SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK.
The Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham is producing thousands of tonnes of SAF that will now help power a number of British Airways flights.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2022
Rome Fiumicino Airport is increasing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.
The Leonardo da Vinci airport became the first Italian airport to use SAF last year allowing ITA Airways to use its flights.
Now it will increase the distribution of SAF and ITA Airways will be able to use it on two routes (Rome-Venice and Rome-Barcelona) as part... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 29, 2022
The Airbus A380’s MSN1 operated one engine on 100% SAF during a recent test flight.
This milestone marked the third Airbus aircraft - following the A350 and the A319neo - to test unblended sustainable aviation fuel.
This feat of engineering is set to further enhance the company’s legacy by playing a vital role in helping to achieve certification of 100% SAF by 2030.
When... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 28, 2022
Aemetis has announced that an offtake agreement has been signed with oneworld Alliance airline member Finnair for 17.5 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the seven-year term of the agreement.
The value of the contract including incentives is approximately $70 million (€83 million).
“Finnair has set an ambitious long-term... [Read More]
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