Sep 29, 2021
Neste announces new global partnership to supply SAF
Bioethanol News
Sep 28, 2021
Gazprom and Aeroflot join forces to develop “green” aviation fuel
Gazprom Neft has entered into a partnership with Aeroflot to produce Russia’s first ever minimum-carbon-footprint sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The agreement was signed by Gazprom CEO Alexander Dyukov and Aeroflot CEO Mikhail Poluboyarinov at this year’s Eastern Economic Forum.
This partnership... [Read More]
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Sep 28, 2021
TotalEnergies and Safran have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly develop technical and commercial solutions for the decarbonisation of the aviation industry.
In line with the ambition of both companies to reach net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, this major partnership aims to accelerate the reduction of emissions of the aviation industry.
The collaboration... [Read More]
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Sep 27, 2021
The name ‘Fit for 55’ may have many people scratching their heads – is it an exercise programme, or maybe a breakfast cereal? – but in EU circles it is already part of the common language – shorthand for a sweeping set of proposals to remake the legislative landscape for energy and climate policy.
For the EU biofuels industry, the new proposals – including... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 27, 2021
Honeywell and Wood have announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel (SAF).
When used together, the technologies, which are based on Honeywell's UOP Ecofining process technology and Wood's hydrogen plant technology, could reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% using certain feedstocks.
The... [Read More]
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Sep 24, 2021
Sikorsky has approved the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the S-92 helicopter as an alternative to petroleum-based fuels.
Norway-based CHC Helikopter Service was the first to fly the S-92 helicopter using Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (HEFA-SPK) which is one of seven types of approved SAF available.
SAF is capable of reducing lifecycle carbon emissions by... [Read More]
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Sep 24, 2021
UN Ambassador for the Convention on Migratory Species Sacha Dench is recovering in hospital after an air accident days after visiting Celtic Renewables.
The paraglider who was raising awareness about the climate crisis was seriously hurt in the incident in the Western Highlands of Scotland.
A spokesman for her said her “injuries were serious, but they were not life-threatening”.... [Read More]
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Sep 23, 2021
UK-based Velocys has announced profits of €3.3 million (€3.85 million) covering the first half of 2021.
This positive news follows on from British Airways’ decision to extend the Altalto option agreement and committing itself to domestic UK SAF production.
Altalto was also awarded a grant under the Green Fuels Green Skies scheme of £2.4 million (€2.8 million)... [Read More]
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Sep 21, 2021
Cathay Pacific has pledged to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 10% of its total fuel consumption by 2030.
The Asian airline has made pioneering efforts in supporting SAF development for more than a decade.
In 2014, it was the first airline investor in Fulcrum BioEnergy, from which the airline has already committed to purchasing 1.1 million tonnes of SAF over... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 21, 2021
The US Department of Energy’s (DoE) Argonne National Laboratory has partnered with Gevo to perform a critical lifecycle analysis of its next-generation technology.
The Colorado-based firm is a producer of energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable premium petroleum.
Using data provided by Gevo, Argonne’s Greenhouse gases,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 20, 2021
Shell has announced its ambition to produce around 2 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) a year by 2025.
It also aims to have at least 10% of its global aviation fuel sales as SAF by 2030.
This follows the oil and gas company’s revelation that it is to build a 820,000-tonnes-a-year biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in Rotterdam.
“Currently,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 20, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur hosted the world’s first net-zero carbon football match when the London club welcomed rivals Chelsea to their stadium.
Both teams headed to the stadium on coaches that were powered by renewable diesel produced from food waste products.
Spur teamed up with Sky and Chelsea with the goal of being net-zero through emissions reductions and offsetting the... [Read More]
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Sep 17, 2021
Royal Dutch Shell has announced a final investment decision to build an 820,000-tonnes-a-year biofuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam, the Netherlands, formerly known as the Pernis refinery.
Once built, the facility will be among the biggest in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste.
A facility... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2021
Nova Pangaea Technologies has raised a further £2.4 million (€2.8 million) from existing investors as part of a successful Series A funding round.
The latest investment has been led by Par Equity, alongside Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and Cambridge Angels as well as several existing private investors. It is the largest fundraising round for the company... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2021
Eni and Rome airport have signed a strategic agreement to promote decarbonisation initiatives in the aviation sector and accelerate the ecological transition of airports.
Eni has been producing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel in its Venice and Gela biorefineries since 2014 via its proprietary Ecofoning™ technology.
It can also produce sustainable aviation... [Read More]
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Sep 16, 2021
Total Touch Cargo Holland BV (TTC) and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have entered into a partnership as part of it sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme.
Under the deal, AFKLMP Cargo will use SAF on selected cargo flights from Nairobi, Kenya, to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, carrying TTC’s fresh agricultural and horticultural products.
Bénédicte... [Read More]
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Sep 13, 2021
Airlines for America (A4A) has announced that its member carriers have pledged to work with government leaders and other stakeholders to make 3 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to aircraft operators in 2030.
The group, that includes United Airlines, Southwest, Delta and American, said this was part of a commitment to work across the aviation... [Read More]
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