Oct 20, 2021
Gevo and Axens join forces on SAF development
Bioethanol News
Oct 20, 2021
The UK government has announced £440 million (€521 million) in new funding for green construction projects as part of another raft of net zero announcements.
The net zero strategy sets out how carbon emissions will be reduced across the economy as part of the government’s net zero goals.
It includes £180 million (€213 million) for the development of plants which... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 19, 2021
Carbon transformation company Twelve announced it has produced the first fossil-free jet fuel called E-Jet® from carbon dioxide (CO2).
This project was supported through funding from the U.S. Air Force, and produced fuel globally applicable for both commercial and military aviation.
Global aviation produces 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions per year and represents... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 19, 2021
Worley has been selected to provide design and procurement services to support the development of a low-carbon fuels facility at the Shell Energy and Chemicals Park in the Netherlands.
Once built, the site in Rotterdam is expected to be one of the biggest of its kind in Europe.
The facility will produce 820,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 19, 2021
A total of 42 easyJet flights operating from Gatwick Airport are to be powered by a 30% Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ blend.
This important milestone marks the first time a departing flight at Gatwick has used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and is also the first usage by any easyJet service.
Of the 42 flights running on Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 18, 2021
Eni has launched the production of alternative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that will significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of aviation in the short to medium term.
Eni SAF is produced exclusively from waste and residues, in line with the company’s strategic decision not to use palm oil from 2023.
Eni plans to double its current bio-refining capacity of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 18, 2021
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched a new SAF initiative to reduce CO2 emissions.
Designed to promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by collaborating with leading companies in this area, the programme is the latest effort by ANA to decrease its carbon footprint.
The SAF Flight Initiative aims to work with leading partners across a range of industries, supporting their... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 15, 2021
Nexolub and Life for Tyres (L4T) have announced a 10-year offtake agreement for the supply of renewable biofuel to be produced at a new recycling plant under construction in Puertollano, Spain.
This agreement will result in an expected volume of up to 10,000 tonnes per year of the new advanced hydrocarbon.
Used tyres will be sent to refineries to meet the growing demand... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 15, 2021
Essar and HyNet have announced plans to create a new facility to convert non-recyclable household waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use by airlines operating at UK airports.
The project involves Essar, Fulcrum BioEnergy and Essar’s subsidiary company Stanlow Terminals Limited and will convert several hundred thousand tonnes of pre-processed waste, otherwise... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 15, 2021
Clariant has announced the official completion of its sunliquid cellulosic ethanol plant in Podari, Romania.
The completed construction is an important next step for the commercial deployment of sunliquid® technology and supports its licensing business strategy.
The facility will be operational in the fourth quarter, producing cellulosic ethanol from agricultural residues.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 14, 2021
ArcelorMittal Belgium has marked a major milestone in the construction of its pioneering Steelanol project with the installation of four bioreactors at the Gent steel plant.
The bioreactors, which will convert industrial gases captured during the steelmaking process into sustainable ethanol, are the central element of the installation.
The next phase will be to install... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 13, 2021
Heathrow Airport is urging the UK government to show leadership in decarbonising aviation at COP26.
Passenger numbers at Heathrow Airport remained at just under 40% of pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels in September, while EU rivals enjoyed stronger resurgence over summer.
North American traffic is only 25% of 2019 levels. Cargo, which is carried in the hold of passenger... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 13, 2021
Prince Charles has revealed his Aston Martin runs on E85 petrol.
In an interview with the BBC, the heir to the UK throne said his vehicle is powered by 85% bioethanol and 15% unleaded petrol.
The British royal told the BBC that he converted his beloved car, which has been driving for over five decades, to run on wine and cheese.
Prince Charles said the E85, is made... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 13, 2021
Williams have committed themselves to becoming climate positive by 2030 as part of a far-reaching climate change target.
Williams has also become the first F1 team to sign up to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework.
Climate positive means an organisation is removing more carbon from the atmosphere than it is producing.
To achieve this ambitious goal,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 12, 2021
Growth Energy has submitted comments to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling on the agency to expand biofuels use in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
These comments were in response to a proposed rulemaking last month by EPA and the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to decarbonise light-duty vehicles for model years 2023 through 2026.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 12, 2021
The FIA has announced it is targeting the wholesale use of synthetic fuels by 2025.
The FIA announced the use of E10 biofuels in Formula 1 from 2022 last year.
F1 has partnered with both manufacturers and energy companies to develop and mass-produce biofuels that will contribute to F1’s net zero carbon emissions target by 2030.
These fuels will be manufactured with... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 11, 2021
Virgin Atlantic has announced ambitious carbon targets as the airline renews its mission to achieve net zero by 2050.
The airline aims to achieve a 15% gross reduction in CO2 achieved through continued fleet transformation and operational efficiency by 2026.
By 2030, a 15% net reduction in total CO2 emissions, including 10% of fuel sourced from sustainable aviation fuel... [Read More]
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