Aug 15, 2025
Cemvita signs deal to develop SAF facility in Brazil
Bioethanol News
Aug 15, 2025
Associated British Foods plc has announced the closure of Vivergo Fuels, its bioethanol production plant in Hull, UK, which also produces high-quality animal feed for UK farms.
The Government will not support a business that would be profitable under a sensible regulatory environment, and which underpins billions of green investment into the region.
The plant’s viability... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 14, 2025
Government fuels UK SAF industry with further investment in Alfanar’s Lighthouse Green Fuels project
Alfanar has secured £8 million (€9.2 million) in the third round of the UK Government’s Advanced Fuel Fund (AFF), marking another key milestone as the company’s Lighthouse Green Fuels (LGF) sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project moves towards construction.
The AFF competition provides grant funding to commercial and demonstration-scale projects in the UK at development... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 14, 2025
Russia, Ukraine and the EU account for roughly three quarters of global sunflower seed production.
In these key regions, 2025/26 harvests are expected to exceed those of the previous year. Overall, global sunflower seed output is projected to increase 9%.
According to latest data from the International Grains Council (IGC), global sunflower seed production in the 2025/26... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 14, 2025
The Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO) and 4AIR announced a strategic collaboration between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries.
The collaboration's key focus is on interoperability to enhance data integrity, mitigate double issuance risks, and facilitate efficient cross-registry SAF certificate handling between commercial and... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 14, 2025
Greenergy has announced a 10-year extension to its lease with the Port of Amsterdam - reinforcing its long-term commitment to biofuel production in the Netherlands.
Since acquiring the Amsterdam biodiesel plant in 2018, Greenergy has made significant investments to convert the plant to manufacture waste oils, and most recently, to expand the production capacity.
Expansion... [Read More]
Features
Aug 13, 2025
Axens is leading the way in developing a diverse range of technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a vital alternative to fossil jet fuel and a cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonisation strategy.
SAF can be produced from renewable or waste-derived bio-based resources or through captured CO₂ combined with low-carbon hydrogen, generated using renewable or low-carbon... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 13, 2025
According to the latest estimates from the EU Commission, the EU rapeseed harvest is expected to be smaller than previously forecast.
The good news is that it will significantly outperform the disappointing previous year's output. However, even this outstanding harvest will not be sufficient to meet the EU-27's demand of approximately 25 million tonnes.
Rapeseed harvesting... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 13, 2025
MEDAS, an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company specialising in distillery, brewery and food processing solutions has been awarded a biofuels contract by NSL Sugars.
The contract pertains to NSL Sugars’ Jai Mahesh Unit, located in Mazalgaon, District Beed,
Maharashtra, where MEDAS will serve as the technology, engineering and equipment partner... [Read More]
Other News
Aug 12, 2025
Biofuels International Magazine spoke to Dr Norbert Kamp, the chief executive officer of GIDARA Energy, about the company’s decarbonisation goals.
The biofuels market is evolving rapidly, with new technologies and policies shaping the future of sustainable fuels. How do you see GIDARA’s role in this changing landscape?
The biofuels sector is at a crossroads: demand... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 12, 2025
Arkas Bunker has successfully carried out another operation contributing to the sustainable fuel transformation in the maritime industry.
The biofuel supply delivered to Statu Denizcilik’s vessel Erguvan S stands out as a success, both in terms of operational efficiency and its transformative impact on the sector.
Being the first company in Türkiye to receive the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 11, 2025
Allowing Vivergo Fuels to close would jeopardise billions of pounds worth of green investment and derail the Humber’s ambitions to lead the UK’s future fuels sector, industry leaders have warned.
In a joint call to government, major players across the chemicals and renewables industries, including Ineos, said urgent intervention is needed to protect Saltend Chemicals... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 11, 2025
Wizz Air UK’s managing director, Yvonne Moynihan, visited the facilities of Firefly Green Fuels, a key strategic partner in the airline’s journey to net-zero emissions by 2050.
The visit showcases ongoing successful collaboration between the two organisations and underlines commitment to scaling up the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the UK.
During the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 11, 2025
LanzaTech Global has received a grant of £6.4 million (€7.3 million) from the UK government's Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF), operated by the Department for Transport (DfT).
The grant will accelerate the development of LanzaTech’s innovative DRAGON 1 & 2 projects, each playing a crucial role in the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the UK. Project... [Read More]
Features
Aug 8, 2025
As the global economy accelerates its shift towards sustainable energy solutions, bio-based alternatives are becoming increasingly vital. Among these, renewable fuels – particularly biodiesel and renewable diesel – are emerging as key components in reducing carbon emissions and achieving energy security. At the core of this movement lies a foundational process that... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 7, 2025
As the European Union accelerates its renewable energy transition, EcoCeres has issued a position paper calling for the development of a robust verification system to uphold the integrity of sustainability claims in the biofuels sector.
The company advocates for a system that is fair, transparent, and resistant to fraud, emphasising the need for data transparency and... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 6, 2025
State and local leaders along with company leaders at Chevron Corporation celebrated the grand opening of the Ames Technology Centre on the Chevron Renewable Energy Group (CREG) Campus.
The 45,000 square foot facility in Ames, Iowa, will expand the company’s lower carbon fuels technology development and advanced technical support capabilities by adding new analytical... [Read More]
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