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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) submitted comments on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed amendments to the California Reformulated Gasoline Regulations (CaRFG). The proposal would establish a fuel specification for E15 gasoline within the CaRFG and clarify the standards under which fuel suppliers may continue to offer both E10 and E15 fuel blends in California. The…
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Second generation bioethanol is still often spoken about as though it sits somewhere in the future. In reality, it has already moved well beyond that stage. The science is proven, feedstocks are available and policy support for advanced biofuels continues to strengthen. What remains more difficult is turning that progress into something that works at commercial scale, particularly when…
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Neste and United Airlines have extended their existing agreement on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blended with conventional jet fuel to flights departing Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the United States and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands. The extension of the agreement reinforces the long-term, strategic collaboration between Neste and United,…
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The German Association of Waste-Based Fuel Manufacturers (MVaK) has called on the German government to accelerate the nationwide adoption of B10 diesel, arguing that the fuel offers a practical and immediate way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security and support domestic industry. B10 diesel contains up to 10 per cent biodiesel, compared with the current B7 standard, which…
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It is a well-known reality that the shipping industry is at a crossroads. With the fast pace of decarbonisation regulations, from the International Maritime Organization to the EU Emissions Trading System, FuelEU Maritime, and more in the works, there is no room to slow down. Yet, for many ship owners and operators, the path to meaningful emissions reduction is not straightforward. There remains…
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CIRCOR International has unveiled its new Biofuel Upgrade Kits for IMO Marine Pumps, a strategic advancement that enables commercial marine operators to efficiently and confidently prepare their existing pump systems for biofuel adoption. In response to mounting regulatory pressures and the global drive for emissions reduction, these kits deliver a straightforward, secure, and sustainable…
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Emerson has been awarded a contract by Technip Energies to provide automation technologies for the SkyNRG sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant—the first dedicated greenfield SAF production facility in Europe. Emerson’s DeltaV™ integrated control and safety system (ICSS) will help ensure safe, reliable startup and long-term operational performance, while reducing project risk for this…
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The European Commission has extended trade surveillance measures on imports of fuel ethanol into the EU from several countries, acknowledging the potential for a surge that could threaten the European renewable ethanol industry. The Commission’s decision, published on 14 September, acknowledges the threat of a surge of fuel ethanol imports into the EU, pointing to recent dramatic increases…
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The California Legislature’s unanimous approval of the E15 Clean-Up Act marks a significant milestone for higher ethanol fuel blends and could accelerate momentum for E15 adoption across major fuel markets. The legislation passed both chambers without opposition, removing remaining regulatory barriers that have prevented retailers from offering E15, a petrol blend containing 15%…
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Singapore will delay the introduction of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy for air cargo by another year, while going ahead with the rollout for travellers from January 2027, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). As previously announced, origin-destination passengers who buy tickets from October 1 this year for flights departing Singapore from Jan 1, 2027, will have…
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Eni and PETRONAS have signed a feasibility agreement (FA) to evaluate the development of bio-gasoline starting from the established Ecofining™ technology process, through which Eni has been producing HVO biofuels since 2014. The aim of the agreement is to assess the technical, market and sustainability profiles, as well as the performance levels of new bio-gasolines from renewable raw…
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Bayer and Neste have finalised a commercial agreement to jointly scale Bayer’s newgold® winter canola. The collaboration will enable Bayer to significantly expand acres of winter canola in the Southern Great Plains of the US. “In times of geopolitical tensions, the need for more energy security and resilience while decarbonising the transportation sector leads to growing demand for…
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The UK Government has confirmed it will not impose anti‑subsidy duties on imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biodiesel from the United States, despite a Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) finding that the fuel was subsidised and had caused injury to domestic producers. In its final determination, published on 10 September, the TRA concluded that US‑origin HVO biodiesel benefited from…
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