Apr 6, 2021
Production restarts at two biofuel plants as demand grows
Bioethanol News
Apr 6, 2021
Honeywell has announced that Brazil-based ECB Group will use the UOP Ecofining process to convert vegetable oils and inedible animal fats into renewable diesel and jet fuel at the Omega Green production facility.
This marks the first advanced biofuels project in in Villeta, near Asuncion, Paraguay, as well as the largest private investment in the country’s history.
Honeywell... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 6, 2021
LanzaJet has announced that Shell has joined as an investor in the company to scale up the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Shell joins founding investors in the leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer including LanzaTech, Suncor Energy, Mitsui & Co, British Airways and All Nippon Airways.
Shell will have the opportunity... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 1, 2021
A biofuels' coalition has thanked eight states who are challenging three federal small-refinery exemptions that could set a precedent for future exemption requests.
The court case, HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining v. Renewable Fuels Association, will determine whether the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the authority to enact small-refinery waivers, which... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 1, 2021
Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland is to be shut down for 12 weeks.
The Porvoo refinery’s major turnaround was originally planned for the spring 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the execution was not possible and only the most critical maintenance works were completed.
The refinery is preparing to execute a major turnaround starting this month.
The shutdown... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 1, 2021
DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo have launched the first regular carbon neutral cargo flight.
The companies have kicked off weekly flights between Frankfurt am Main and Shanghai Pudong, using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
This will save around 174 metric tons of conventional kerosene each week.
Jochen Thewes, CEO of DB Schenker, said: "As of now, carbon neutral... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 31, 2021
Avfuel Corporation is supplying Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel on a consistent basis to the Monterey Jet Centre fixed base operator (FBO) in Monterey, California.
The FBO received its first load of the fuel on March 11, marking the beginning of a new era for the Avfuel Network in sustainability.
“Avfuel’s provided a number of demonstrative SAF loads over the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 31, 2021
ExxonMobil and Porsche are testing advanced biofuels and renewable, lower-carbon eFuels as part of a new agreement to find pathways toward potential future consumer adoption.
Esso Renewable Racing Fuel is a blend of primarily advanced biofuels and is specially formulated by ExxonMobil’s in-house team of scientists and engineers.
The fuel will be tested in race conditions... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2021
Gulf Air has revealed it will be using sustainable aviation fuel supplied by Neste.
The airline unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix three years ago and at this year’s showpiece, it used SAF to conduct the iconic flypast.
The Dreamliner aircraft are scheduled on Gulf Air’s long-haul routes and are equipped with... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2021
Bell Textron announced that it will begin incorporating Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into all Bell Training Academy and customer demonstration fleet aircraft.
Bell will be the first rotorcraft customer to receive SAF supply from global aviation fuel supplier Avfuel Corporation.
“Bell is an active supporter of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association’s sustainable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2021
Velocys and British Airways have agreed a one-year extension to the current option agreement for the Altalto project in Immingham - which is aiming to develop a new facility for the conversion of waste into aviation fuel.
Exercising the option would give both parties equal equity ownership of Altalto Ltd and the right to appoint a director. The new agreement runs until... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 29, 2021
PTT and Bangchak Corporation have pledged to help Thailand become a regional production base for high-value biochemical products after the pandemic eases.
Thailand wants to add value to biofuels by using them as feedstocks for the biochemical industry.
The main biofuels produced in Thailand are bioethanol, which is made from cassava and sugar, and methyl ester, which... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 29, 2021
Spain’s Repsol is bidding for European pandemic recovery funds to support projects including new biofuel plants.
Spain and Italy, due the biggest chunks of Europe’s €750 billion lifeline in recognition of the damage COVID-19 caused their economies, have invited companies to propose projects that could help wean their economies off carbon.
Repsol responded by putting... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 29, 2021
Swedavia has adopted an environmental target that 5% of all jet fuel used at Swedavia airports should be renewable in four years’ time.
Swedavia is continuing its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Incentive Programme during 2021 to support airlines operating scheduled and charter traffic at any Swedavia airport.
Swedavia supports up to 50% of the premium cost for neat... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 26, 2021
Indian Oil Corp proposes to build two second generation biorefineries as part of the government’s aim to increase ethanol production in the country.
Each of the second generation biorefineries, to be built in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, will be able to produce 500,000 litres/day of ethanol from spoilt and surplus food grain.
These form part of the Indian government’s... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 25, 2021
Neste has joined the eFuel Alliance, an interest group dedicated to the industrial production of synthetic fuels from renewable sources.
The eFuel Alliance is based in Berlin and Brussels and brings together companies and organisations that share the goal of establishing and promoting power - and bio-based synthetic fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transport.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 24, 2021
Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels has made progress toward securing a strategic long-term investment into its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in Washington State from Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners - an independent investment firm.
The potential $600 million (€506 million) investment from Stonepeak will help finance the largest announced SAF/renewable biofuels... [Read More]
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