Bioethanol News

Topsoe has been selected to deliver three of its advanced technologies, as well as catalysts and equipment, for NXTClean Fuels’ Port Westward project in Clatskanie, Oregon. NXTClean Fuels will utilise Topsoe’s HydroFlex™, SynCOR™ and H2bridge™ technologies and catalyst to produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel and SAF. Subject to a final investment decision, this…
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PETRONAS has delivered Malaysia’s first blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to KL International Airport (KLIA) for the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG). Locally blended at PETRONAS’ blending facilities, the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC)-certified SAF, which meets CORSIA-eligible fuel requirements, was delivered directly to KLIA via Malaysian Refining…
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Gevo has completed the sale of Agri-Energy to AE Innovation. The transaction includes Agri’s 18-million-gallon-per-year ethanol-production facility and a portion of the adjacent land, located in Luverne, Minnesota. For Gevo, this represents the divestiture of a non-core asset, providing $2 million (€1.74 million) in cash up front and $5 million (€4.3 million) in future cash instalments,…
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Fluor Corporation has been awarded a contract by LanzaJet for the front-end engineering and design of a pioneering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production hub in North Yorkshire, England. The initiative, named Project Speedbird, is a joint development between LanzaJet and British Airways. “Project Speedbird marks a pivotal advancement in the global effort to decarbonise aviation,” said…
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Despite healthy harvests, supply on the global soybean market remains tight. Consumption is growing faster than production, causing stocks to decline for the first time in several years. At the same time, the shift in world trade towards South America is becoming increasingly strong. The International Grains Counc il (IGC) estimates global soybean production in 2025/26 at 428 million…
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Airbus and Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to $70 million (€60 million) to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Asia and globally. The agreement was announced at a ceremony hosted by Cathay chief operations and service delivery officer Alex McGowan and Airbus president Asia-Pacific Anand Stanley. Under the terms of the partnership,…
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80 Mile Plc announced three memoranda of understanding with major industry partners and a move to acquire full ownership of the Ferrandina biofuels plant - signalling an immediate step up in its European production footprint. The MoUs — described by the company as strategic commercial and technical alliances — involve a Fortune 500 energy group and two regional energy partners, and are…
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Chiyoda has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract to install sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Taiyo Oil's Okinawa operations. Taiyo Oil is aiming to produce 200,000 kiloliters (kL) of SAF and renewable diesel annually using ethanol-to-jet technology on the premises of Taiyo Oil's Okinawa operations, contributing to the Japanese government's FY2030…
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has welcomed Global Aviation Services to its SAF programme. Global Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Gerry’s Group Pakistan, plays a pivotal role in the country’s aviation and travel industries. As part of Gerry’s Group’s strong portfolio spanning ground handling, cargo services, travel and logistics solutions, Global Aviation Services currently…
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October 2023 marked the opening of Germany’s first public E20 filling station, developed by Mannheim-based CropEnergies AG. The fuel has been tested extensively in a demonstration fleet, proving its suitability for everyday use. Since opening, approximately 35,000 litres of E20 have been supplied, with no reported issues. The fuel is fully compatible with existing infrastructure. It…
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Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three additional major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles…
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The CIRCLE Flagship project has celebrated its first anniversary, marking 12 months of pioneering work in industrial scale biorefinery retrofitting and circular biobased chemical production. Launched on 1 September 2024, CIRCLE has already delivered a suite of technical, scientific and outreach milestones that position it at the forefront of Europe’s circular bioeconomy. During its first…
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oneworld alliance and member airlines, in partnership with Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), have launch a new investment fund designed to address the limited availability and high cost of today’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The fund, led by cornerstone investors Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, seeks to accelerate the global development of long-term aviation fuel solutions that…
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Wagner Sustainable Fuels has commenced operations at Australia’s first dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending terminal, partnering with Boeing and technology provider, FlyORO, to achieve the critical aviation and renewable energy milestone. The facility, which is powered by FlyORO’s proprietary patented technology, is not only an Australia first, but also the first SAF blending…
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