
Apr 5, 2022
RAF and US Navy collaborate on drone project using SAF
Bioethanol News
Apr 4, 2022
Velocys has recently secured a 15-year lease for a modern and sustainable facility in Columbus, Ohio.
The company will be consolidating its catalysis services, microchannel reactor core assembly and technology licensing under one roof.
In line with its recent Placing Circular, this will involve a capital investment of up to £1.5 million (€1.8 million) in the building... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 4, 2022
A total of 29 members of the US House of Representatives sent a letter to President Biden calling on him to prioritise home grown and renewable biofuels in order to increase energy independence and lower prices at the pump.
Specifically, the members are urging President Biden to both immediately reinstate the year-round availability of E15 through an emergency waiver... [Read More]
Policy News
Apr 4, 2022
The UK’s aerospace technology research programme, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), is to receive record levels of government funding.
UK Industry Minister Lee Rowley said driving forward the research and development of green aviation technology was a priority.
The ATI will receive £685 million (€816 million) from the government for the financial years... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 1, 2022
Valmet and Neles Corporation have announced that their respective boards have signed a merger agreement.
The combined company will have an accumulative net sales for 2020 of approximately €4.3 billion.
The combination is expected to generate annual run-rate synergies of approximately €25 million of which approximately 60% are expected to be achieved by 2023 and approximately... [Read More]
Policy News
Apr 1, 2022
The EU Biofuels Chain has released a statement urging the bloc not to encourage member states to reduce their biofuels blending mandates and consider the negative effects this would have.
The recently published Commission Communication on Food Security expressed its support for Member States’ actions to reduce the blending proportion of biofuels.
The EU Biofuels... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2022
Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Desmet, which concentrates on engineering and supplying processing plants and technologies for edible oils and the biofuel sectors.
The acquisition will strengthen Alfa Laval’s position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils.
Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Desmet employs around... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 31, 2022
Green Plains Inc. has completed a five-year, $350 million (€313 million) senior secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facility.
The provider of sustainable high-protein and novel feed ingredients, and low-carbon, closed-loop biofuels, made the announcement in March.
The financing, led by ING Capital LLC, will support continued innovation across their biorefinery... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2022
Maersk and Egyptian authorities have signed a partnership agreement to explore the establishment of large-scale green fuel production in Egypt.
In the presence of the Egyptian Prime Minister, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in a joint bid to further accelerate the supply of green fuels and the global transformation to net-zero shipping.
This partnership... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2022
North American biodiesel producer Renewable Energy Group has introduced a line of branded fuel solutions - EnDura Fuels™.
This branded product launch supports REG’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives, while strengthening the company’s position in the marketplace.
The EnDura Fuels™ line consists... [Read More]
Policy News
Mar 30, 2022
Fuel bills are expected to rise when the Government begins preventing the use of rebated diesel, known as red diesel, and rebated biofuels in generators and site plant machinery at events from April 1.
Red diesel and some biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), are currently taxed favourably in comparison to the white diesel used in road vehicles.
Red diesel... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2022
British Airways has taken delivery of the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Phillips 66 - making it the first airline in the world to start using SAF produced on a commercial scale in the UK.
The Phillips 66 Humber Refinery near Immingham is producing thousands of tonnes of SAF that will now help power a number of British Airways flights.
The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 30, 2022
Rome Fiumicino Airport is increasing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its customers.
The Leonardo da Vinci airport became the first Italian airport to use SAF last year allowing ITA Airways to use its flights.
Now it will increase the distribution of SAF and ITA Airways will be able to use it on two routes (Rome-Venice and Rome-Barcelona) as part... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Mar 29, 2022
The Airbus A380’s MSN1 operated one engine on 100% SAF during a recent test flight.
This milestone marked the third Airbus aircraft - following the A350 and the A319neo - to test unblended sustainable aviation fuel.
This feat of engineering is set to further enhance the company’s legacy by playing a vital role in helping to achieve certification of 100% SAF by 2030.
When... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 29, 2022
Manchester United has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a global partnership with Renewable Energy Group (REG) with a shared mission to tackle climate change.
The Red Devils have selected REG's UltraClean BlenD™ renewable biodiesel for use in their groundskeeping equipment to reduce emissions which helps them expand decarbonisation efforts... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 29, 2022
Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla® fats, oils and grease (FOG) and used cooking oil (UCO) separation and processing systems, is partnering with LEND Environmental to accelerate recycling of UCO and grease trap waste across southern California.
The companies will set up additional locations to separate the waste input streams into water, batter,... [Read More]
Features
Mar 28, 2022
Vogelbusch Biocommodities is acknowledged worldwide for proprietary technologies and tailor-made plant designs for the bio-based industries and offers solutions for a range of fermentation processes, including technologies and equipment for the production of yeast, organic acids, bioethanol as well as potable alcohol.
Bioethanol is a sustainable and renewable source of... [Read More]