Jan 12, 2021
New zero emissions airfreight route launched
Bioethanol News
Jan 12, 2021
Neste and Avfuel Corporation have announced a strategic partnership to create a continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the US.
Neste will provide Avfuel with SAF in volumes able to meet the growing demands of its customers, including fixed base operators, airports, flight departments, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and commercial operators.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 11, 2021
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff and Red Bull team principal Christian Horner are supporting a postponement of increased use of biofuels by Formula 1 teams next year.
The sport is looking to increase the sustainability of its fuels, with the current level of biofuel used by teams standing at 5.75%.
Under next year’s regulations that figure will rise to 10%, but F1 is already... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 8, 2021
A coalition of the nation’s largest biofuels and agricultural trade groups have filed its reply in support of its motion in the US Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia.
The motion, originally filed in November, asked the court to enforce its 2017 decision requiring the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to address its improper waiver of 500 million gallons... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 7, 2021
Canadian refiners Suncor and Shell have partnered with Enerkem to build a biofuel plant in Varennes in Quebec.
The new plant will use non-recyclable waste as feedstock to make advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals.
The proposed plant will support Quebec's objective to reduce economic dependence on fossil fuels by 40% by 2030 while increasing supply of biofuels in... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 7, 2021
Ingredion Inc has revealed that it has stopped ethanol production at its manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
This makes it the latest US biofuel company to cut ethanol output after the coronavirus pandemic has limited demand for fuel.
Last year Biofuels International reported how a biofuels plant in Georgia would not resume production while other facilities... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 7, 2021
A consortium led by SkyNRG has begun work on a new European alcohol-to-jet facility (AtJ).
The FLITE consortium, with LanzaTech as the technology provider, is building the facility that will convert waste-based ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a scale of over 30,000 tonnes/yr.
The project received €20 million in grant funding from the EU H2020 programme... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 5, 2021
Neste has announced that it has acquired a minority stake in Alterra Energy, an innovative chemical recycling technology company.
Neste’s equity investment supports Alterra Energy’s expansion. Neste is the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and an expert in delivering drop-in renewable and circular chemical solutions.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 5, 2021
The European Commission has published an online consultation on its roadmap towards a strong and sustainable EU algae sector.
Algae is a resource of highly nutritious food and feed, but also serve as a feedstock for pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, fertilisers and biofuels – all at a low environmental and climate impact.
A commission spokesman said algae was a “perfect... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 4, 2021
A plan to make E20 a leading fuel for motorists in Thailand should eventually come into effect in July.
According to the Department of Energy Business officials want E20, a mix of 20% ethanol and 80% unleaded petroleum 95, to gradually replace gasohol 91, making gasohol 95 an alternative fuel for drivers.
Department chief Nantika Thangsuphanich said her department was... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 23, 2020
Atlas Air Worldwide has completed a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) test flight that originated at Spain’s Zaragoza Airport.
Atlas Air Flight 562 was powered by a blend of fuel containing 2.33% SAF sourced from fresh vegetable oil.
The Boeing 747-400F left Zaragoza on Monday, December 21, and arrived in Mexico City. This is believed to be the first transoceanic commercial... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 23, 2020
The US Department of Agriculture has opened a new 30-day application period to provide retailers one more opportunity to apply for grants available under its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Programme (HBIIP).
In October, the USDA announced several recipients of up to $100 million (€82 million) in matching grants to increase ethanol and biodiesel sales.
American... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 22, 2020
Canada published its nationwide Clean Fuel Standard draft regulation in a bid to achieve more than 20 million tons of annual reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
The Canadian Clean Fuel Standard regulatory scenario has modelled compliance to include an average 15% ethanol in petrol by 2030.
This is part of the country’s new initiative to reduce the lifecycle... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 22, 2020
The German government has agreed on key points for the national implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).
In addition to the gradual increase of the greenhouse gas emissions quota to 22% in 2030, it included the setting of the cap for biofuels from cultivated biomass at 4.4% from 2026.
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) has... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 21, 2020
The first successful trial delivery of advanced bioethanol marks the start of a long-term partnership between OMV and AustroCel Hallein.
Die Hallein-based bioethanol plant has an annual capacity of up to 35 million litres.
In the first year, AustroCel Hallein will supply more than 1.5 million litres per month of second-generation bioethanol to OMV, the integrated,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 21, 2020
The FIA has delivered the first barrels of a 100% sustainable fuel developed by the governing body to F1's power unit manufacturers for testing.
The FIA has also committed to becoming carbon neutral from 2021 and net zero by 2030 as part of an ambitious environmental strategy approved during its annual general assembly week and destined to reduce the environmental impact... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 18, 2020
US corn is leaving the country as quickly as it can be loaded - with 12,053,200 metric tons or 475 million bushels already sold and delivered in marketing year 2020/2021.
Another 29,526,600 metric tons, nearly 1.2 billion bushels was waiting to head to their overseas destinations as of December 12, according to US Grains Council.
The total sales yet to be shipped... [Read More]
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