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It all began in 2005 in a leaky greenhouse on the campus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Iowa. I was tasked with the job of creating a biofuels technology programme and teaching laboratory for students, who could then learn the basic skills to allow them to work in one of the many surrounding biofuels processing facilities here in Iowa and in the Midwest. Early development…
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KP Engineering, a leader in the design and execution of customised EPF and EPFCm solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen and renewable fuel industries has been selected as the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction management (EPFCm) partner for Agra Energy’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants. These gas-to-liquids (GTL) units will produce sustainable aviation fuel or…
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Global supplies of used cooking oil are expected to more than double to 31 million mt by 2030 - from the current 14 million mt. This is a development driven by rapidly growing Asian supply geared towards cashing in on US and EU incentives for biofuels made from agricultural waste and non-agricultural feedstocks, S&P Global revealed in a recent report. In the EU, biodiesel made from UCO, also…
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ADNOC said its Ruwais Refinery has received International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) - making it the first company in the Middle East to earn the distinction. The ISCC EU/CORSIA PLUS Co Processing international certification enables ADNOC to supply its SAF to international airlines at Abu Dhabi Airport. It is produced from…
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The Dubai Airshow aims to bring the latest solutions that will help advance these crucial economic sectors towards a sustainable future. The event kicks-off next month and the growing influence of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in driving down emissions will be showcased. The industries have taken bold steps towards decarbonisation with innovation accelerating at an exponential rate. As the…
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Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States in cooperation with Vopak. Neste commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in California for storing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) and Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. This is a major step in further expanding the availability of Neste’s renewable…
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EWABA has announced the start of a three-month pilot of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) for its members under the guidance of UK-service provider Bioledger. “The UDB is expected to bring a significant boost to traceability and transparency across the biofuels supply chain. “We initiated this pilot to help our members become entirely familiarised with UDB requirements and identify…
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Bertschi and Dow Inc. have initiated a pilot for sustainable transportation, from the Netherlands to Italy, combining intermodal rail and biofuel-engine trucks. This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone for both companies in their commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Bertschi operates 90% of all European land transport via intermodal rail transport,…
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Cepsa has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona. This operation, conducted on a 350-meter container vessel operated by Hapag-Lloyd in the Mediterranean, marks the energy company's inaugural venture in Barcelona and positions the port as a key player in the decarbonisation of maritime transportation. The supplied biodiesel contains a 24%…
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide for those who blend, distribute, and/or use biodiesel and biodiesel blends. Funded by Clean Fuels Alliance America, the guide offers basic information on biodiesel's proper and safe use to help fleets, blenders, distributors and others understand the handling and use of…
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Ponant’s liner Le Champlain is to run on biofuel produced from recycled cooking oil. The landmark sustainable marine fuel trial is being carried out with supplier Altens and is the first of its kind in France. The ship has took on biodiesel B100 which is 100% produced from recycled cooking oil, during a technical stop in Cherbourg in September. The first bunkering will be accompanied by a…
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European renewable ethanol association (ePURE) members produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2022, according to audited data released today by the industry group. ePURE members – representing 85% of EU installed capacity – produced 5.9 million tonnes of food and feed co-products including high-protein animal feed and 4.5 million tonnes of renewable ethanol last year, according to…
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HMM has conducted a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400TEU containership Tacoma that called into Busan, South Korea. The vessel, operated in FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, was refuelled with the biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan. This marine biofuel, supplied by GS Caltex, consists of 30% biodiesel derived from used cooking…
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