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A new European flagship project is set to demonstrate at industrial scale, how an underutilised side-stream from the potato processing industry can become a valuable source of sustainable chemicals. PACE (Potato Juice to Fatty Acids for New Bio-based Value-Chains in Europe) will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind flagship biorefinery by retrofitting part of Royal Avebe’s existing production…
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Indonesia’s state-owned energy company, Pertamina Patra Niaga, has begun the nationwide distribution of B50 biodiesel, marking a major milestone in the country’s drive towards greater energy independence and reduced reliance on imported fossil fuels. The rollout follows a government mandate requiring diesel fuel to contain a 50 per cent blend of palm oil-based biodiesel, making Indonesia the…
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A new partnership between Amazon and clean‑energy firm GranBio is aiming to reshape how the United States handles its vast piles of discarded wood. For decades, leftovers from logging operations, crop harvesting and construction sites have been dumped in landfills or left to dry out, increasing wildfire risks. Now, GranBio is developing technology to convert this waste into lower‑carbon…
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Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has brought online a significantly expanded canola crushing complex in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, more than doubling its annual processing capacity The upgraded facility now crushes over 2 million tonnes of canola per year, supported by two fully independent crushing and refining lines designed to ensure operational continuity and reliable output for customers in the…
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Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) is proud to have collaborated with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and its partners as the exclusive fuel supplier for recent low emissions testing on the Gulfstream G800 aircraft. MRL provided MaxSAF® to fuel the aircraft and Washington State University performed fuel property characterisation in preparation for the flight. Through this testing, Gulfstream became the…
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EU-27 rapeseed imports from non-EU countries during the 2025/26 season fell short of the previous year's volume of 7.5 million tonnes, reaching 5.4 million tonnes, according to data from the EU Commission. The EU's import demand declined mainly due to an increase in the EU harvest. The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) is hoping for a similarly good yield from the 2026 EU…
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Arkas Line has underlined the critical role that sustainable biofuels can play in accelerating the decarbonisation of maritime transport across the Mediterranean, following its participation at the Mediterranean Decarbonisation Meetings in Marseille. Bringing together representatives from the public sector, private industry and financial institutions across 11 Mediterranean countries, the event…
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As ethanol-blended fuels continue to dominate the marketplace, fuel system operators face an increasingly costly challenge - corrosion caused by ethanol vapours and moisture accumulation. HinderRUST®, a corrosion inhibitor, is helping protect critical fuel infrastructure from premature deterioration, extending equipment life and reducing maintenance costs. Industry studies have shown that…
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Turkish Airlines has signed an agreement to participate in SAFFA Fund I, an investment fund managed by Burnham Sterling Asset Management (BSAM) with an objective to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Established in December 2023, the SAFFA Fund was launched to increase the production capacity of sustainable aviation fuels and support the carbon reduction targets of…
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Global air passenger traffic is rapidly rising due to increased demand from emerging markets and younger generations who are prioritising travel as part of their lifestyle, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). There were 9.5 billion air passengers in 2024 and levels are projected to reach 19.5 billion in 2042 – more than a twofold increase. Additionally, air freight…
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FGV Holdings Berhad (FGV) launched the next phase of its B100 Biodiesel (B100) pilot programme in Malaysia, expanding the trial from vehicle applications to plantation operations to evaluate the technical performance and operational viability of locally produced palm oil-based biodiesel. The six-month pilot will be carried out at the Tun Abdul Razak Agricultural Research Centre (PPPTAR)’s…
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Repsol, in collaboration with Toyota Motor Europe (TME), BMW Group and Bosch, has launched a pioneering six-month pilot in Spain to show in real conditions the potential of vehicles that run exclusively on renewable fuels. The project will have a fleet of about 20 Toyota and BMW vehicles, powered by Repsol's 100% renewable Nexa 95 gasoline and supported by Bosch's digital fuel traceability…
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Andy Burnham, the former editor of Bulk Distributor magazine which forms part of the Biofuels International stable of publications, has been formally sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His appointment follows the sudden resignation of Keir Starmer, who announced his departure earlier this morning citing “the need for fresh leadership to guide the country through a…
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Axens has announced the launch of the ERA project (Ethanol to Refuel Aviation), France’s first industrial-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production unit based on advanced bioethanol. With a planned capacity of 50,000 tonnes per year, the facility — currently in the process of site selection in France — is expected to start operations in 2030. The ERA project further strengthens…
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