
Nov 26, 2021
Stargate project at Brussels Airport includes biofuel blending unit
Bioethanol News
Nov 25, 2021
Air bp has announced its first sale of ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain.
Air bp’s aviation customer NetJets Europe became the first to purchase the fuel earlier in the summer.
The SAF is supplied locally from bp’s Castellon refinery and available across the Air bp network in Spain.
Waste based sustainable feedstocks is procured by the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 23, 2021
Celtic Renewables hosted media from all over the world as COP26 arrived at the company’s country of origin earlier this month.
The company was featured live on ITV’s Good Morning Britain while also appearing on the Australian evening news.
The company was also showcased in UN Ambassador Sacha Dench’s documentary on sustainability “Discovering the Green Revolution”... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 23, 2021
Shell plans to build a biofuels plant in Singapore to help the company meet its target of halving emissions by 2030.
The company intends to construct a 550,000-tonne a year biofuels plant that can make hydrogen from cooking oils and animal fats, which are then used to produce diesel for road transport, aviation fuel or chemicals, according to a statement from the company.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2021
ePURE’s Emmanuel Desplechin will survey the EU legislative landscape for biofuels and road transport decarbonisation when he addresses biofuels' delegates next year.
The organisation’s secretary general will focus on the sweeping new “Fit for 55” proposals at the Biofuels International Conference and Expo in March.
Desplechin will stress that the EU has set important... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 18, 2021
Emirates and GE Aviation have signed an MoU to operate a test flight operated by one of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ERs powered by 100% SAF by the end of next year.
The demonstration flight is in line with both companies’ efforts to lower CO2 emissions and support the industry in scaling up the demand for and use of sustainable aviation fuels.
“Our agreement with... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 17, 2021
Bell Textron revealed that its 525 Relentless completed its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Bell first incorporated SAF in its training and demonstration fleet in March.
“The Bell 525 continues to demonstrate unprecedented performance as it progresses through flight testing,” said Doug May, vice president of flight, Bell. “Showcasing the aircraft’s... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 17, 2021
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) board of directors voted to support new policies that credit farmers and ethanol producers for activities helping ethanol reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century.
The directors said this resolution aligns with ACE’s ongoing work to highlight how climate-smart farming practices, efficiencies at ethanol plants,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 17, 2021
Gevo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sweetwater Energy regarding the use of sustainably sourced agricultural residues as a feedstock for producing cellulosic alcohols and energy-dense renewable liquid hydrocarbons.
Sweetwater plans to build, own and operate a facility adjacent to Gevo’s existing plant in Luverne, Minnesota, to produce high-value,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 15, 2021
Brazilian energy company Raizen and Shell have clinched a deal with Ferrari to supply biofuel to its Formula One team next year.
The team will begin using 10% second generation ethanol blend in its fuel from next season.
The International Automobile Federation (FIA) wants all racing cars to use only sustainable fuels by 2025.
The second-generation ethanol to be used... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 12, 2021
Biofuels groups have thanked eight Midwestern governors in the US who are inquiring about a state-level solution to secure year-round E15.
Troy Bredenkamp, from the Renewable Fuels Association, said the governors of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin were looking to ensure fuel retailers can sell E15 to consumers without... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 12, 2021
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation and Neste upon receiving its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has become the first airport in the US to test a collaborative circular economy project in the aviation sector.
The successful SAF delivery is part of this pilot project at Dallas — the second busiest airport... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 12, 2021
SkyNRG and CHOOOSE are launching a new carbon emission reduction solution called Fly on SAF.
The solution enables airlines and travel companies to seamlessly integrate the offering of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and Carbon Offsets into their customer experience.
SkyNRG includes like Heathrow Airport, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and Stuttgart Airport already... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 11, 2021
Short sea operator Samskip has revealed another of its vessel has sailed on biofuel.
Following the news that the Samskip Endeavour will use sustainable biofuels as its new standard, Samskip is further strengthening its commitment to greener shipping by bunkering the M/V Samskip Innovator with biofuel.
The Samskip Innovator, an 800TEU containership that normally runs... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 10, 2021
Velocys has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the offtake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with International Consolidated Airlines Group.
The fuel will be produced at the Bayou Fuels project in Mississippi, US.
The MoU covers the purchase of an expected 73 million gallons of SAF, in aggregate, at a fixed price.
After blending, this will produce... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 10, 2021
The first British Airways flight back to the US after 18 months was powered by a 35% blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
It is believed to be the first commercial transatlantic flight to be operated with such a level of the fuel blended with traditional jet fuel.
The Airbus A350 left for New York in a synchronised take-off with Virgin Atlantic.
British Airways... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 9, 2021
Praj Industries Limited and Indian Oil Corporation Limited have inked an MoU to fast-track India's transition to cleaner and greener sources of energy by exploring sustainable aviation fuels, 1G and 2G ethanol, compressed biogas and related opportunities in the biofuels industry.
Exploring these green energy horizons will be crucial for India to achieve carbon neutrality... [Read More]