The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has urged on US President Joe Biden to set the maximum statutory volumes under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to ensure uninterrupted market access for E15. In a letter to President Biden, ACE CEO Brian Jennings outlined how these actions are the quickest way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the transportation fleet... [Read More]

The rising presence of CO2 in the atmosphere is not a new problem and it is widely known. In 2019, a new record amount of CO2 was recorded in the atmosphere at around 409 parts per million (ppm). Carbon emissions have been increasing every year with an increase of approximately 12 billion tons of emissions over the period of 1990 to 20201. The good news is that many... [Read More]

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is taking the next step towards a climate-neutral future. By 2030, the Rolls-Royce business unit is to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to its 2019 level through the use of new net zero and cero carbon technologies. A key element in achieving these goals is the certification of the most important engine products, which will run... [Read More]

Scientists from the Institute of Science and Engineering at Kanazawa University in Japan have developed new solvent mixtures to break down the tough structure of plant cellulose for the production of bioethanol. These new solvents work under mild conditions, have reduced toxicity and are more environmentally friendly compared with currently available solvents. This... [Read More]

Great Britain was the fourth largest rapeseed producer and hardly relied on imports during its membership of the EU. However, this has changed since the small 2020 harvest and there are no signs of a turnaround in the 2021/22 season. By 27 July, the British winter rapeseed harvest was approximately 9% complete, according to the first harvest progress report of the... [Read More]

Iberia and Repsol have signed a collaboration agreement to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement between the multi-energy company and the airline is part of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) promoted by the United Nations through its 2030 Agenda. Repsol CEO, Josu Jon Imaz, and chairman of Iberia, Javier Sánchez-Prieto, signed an agreement that... [Read More]

National Biodiesel Board CEO Donnell Rehagen noted the sustainable growth of the biodiesel industry on the 16th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Rehagen said the RFS has played a keystone role in decarbonising the US diesel fuel supply. He urged policymakers to continue supporting its future growth. He said: “The RFS has been crucial to growing the... [Read More]

A shortage of used cooking oil (UCO) has hit AP Moller Maersk’s plans to forge ahead with its carbon neutral policies. The Copenhagen-based carrier with its fleet of more than 700 vessels is shifting away from using fossil fuels to power its fleet. Maersk uses biofuels in some of its vessels following requests from some of its clients. However, the demand for UCO has... [Read More]

Phillips 66’s refinery has reported a successful start-up at its 9,000 barrels-per-day facility. The facility in Rodeo, California, began its renewable diesel operations in April this year. The existing hydrotreater has the ability to produce renewable diesel from pretreated vegetable oils. “We are thrilled that Phillips 66 has chosen Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology... [Read More]

Renewable fuels in the UK fuel supply achieved an aggregated greenhouse gas (GHG) saving of 83% compared to fossil fuels, according the latest UK Government figures. Accounting for emissions from indirect land-use change (ILUC) reduced this GHG saving to 78%. This quarterly release covered the supply of renewable fuel in 2020, based on data available on 18 June 2021,... [Read More]

Gevo has announced that production operations at its advanced, renewable fuels production facility in Luverne, Minnesota, have restarted. The facility is expected to produce fuel-grade, renewable isobutanol to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable premium petrol. The operations will allow Gevo to test potential unit operations that may be incorporated... [Read More]

Clarke Energy has secured the sale of two INNIO Jenbacher biogas engines for ethanol production. The agreement with Press Cane, a distillery based in Malawi, will see the site generate bioethanol which is blended with petrol and sold by oil companies. The anaerobic digestion plant sustainably treats effluent arising from the site and in parallel generates biogas which... [Read More]

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Transportation (DoT) has proposed greenhouse petrol standards to decarbonise light-duty vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. The proposed rule will require vehicle manufacturers to meet more stringent fuel efficiency standards. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said: “In order... [Read More]

Honeywell has revealed that PBF Energy is to use its Ecofining technology for a potential renewable diesel project at its Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana. PBF is currently evaluating the conversion of an idle hydrocracking unit at the plant to a single-stage Ecofining unit that if built would produce 20,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel fuel. A final investment... [Read More]

The Automobile Association (AA) in the UK is urging motorists not to panic buy super unleaded fuel as the likelihood is that the vast majority of vehicles will run fine on E10. The warning comes as forecourts have already started changing the E5 logos for E10 on their standard unleaded pumps ahead of the fuels official introduction in September. As part of the Government’s... [Read More]

Whitefox Technologies has revealed that Golden Grain Energy will install an ICE membrane dehydration system at its plant in Mason City, Iowa. The plant, located in north central Iowa, will turn locally grown corn into clean-burning ethanol and animal feed at 120 million gallons per year (mmgy). The plant has continued to take significant steps through innovative technology... [Read More]