ERA is investing $4.7 million (€4 million) to support the development of a $28.6 million biofuel facility in Lethbridge, Alberta. The facility will eventually produce an estimated 70 million litres of high-value renewable fuel once fully operational in the autumn. The plant, which is owned by Canary Biofuels, will be the first of its kind in Canada, turning local agricultural... [Read More]

bp and the Mærsk McKinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping have signed a partnership agreement committing to a long-term collaboration on the development of new alternative fuels and low carbon solutions for the shipping industry. bp will second experts to work on relevant research and development projects in the Center’s portfolio and contribute to the development... [Read More]

Boeing has released its first Sustainability Report. In the report, the company shares its vision for the future of sustainable aerospace, establishes broad sustainability goals and highlights environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress in alignment with global sustainability standards. "In September 2020, amidst a global pandemic, Boeing formed a Sustainability... [Read More]

KPI OceanConnect announced the launch of its Alternative Fuels and Special Projects division to enhance its counterparts’ ability to achieve their sustainability ambitions. Bill Wakeling, an expert in marine fuels, will lead the new offering. As pressure intensifies for the shipping industry to become more sustainable, KPI OceanConnect, a leading global broker and... [Read More]

British Airways, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies have been shortlisted for funding from the UK's Department of Transport's Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition to develop the UK's first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility utilising UK wood waste. The amount of waste wood processed in the UK increased by 6% to 3.98 million tonnes in 2019,... [Read More]

Velocys has revealed it has been shortlisted for the Government’s Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition, aimed at supporting the UK’s emerging sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) sector. The competition follows sustainable aviation commitments laid out in the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. Its key objective is to support... [Read More]

POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, has appeared in a new short film as part of the series Nature’s Building Blocks, produced by BBC StoryWorks. The digital film was produced by the commercial content division of BBC Global News. The film series showcases several companies doing ground breaking, innovative work in biotechnology. POET’s film focuses... [Read More]

The possibility of making low-carbon jet fuel from sewage is now a little closer. Subject to final confirmation of grant awards, Green Fuels Research, a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said its FIREFLY project has been selected as one of eight industry-led projects shortlisted to receive a share of £15 million (€17.5 million) in the Department for Transport’s... [Read More]

Renewable Energy Group (REG), a leading producer of renewable fuels, has partnered with Manchester United to reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability. REG recycles waste and by-product fats and oils into sustainable fuels. This enables organisations and individuals to become more environmentally friendly, without sacrificing quality or performance. The... [Read More]

Net zero aviation becomes one step closer as eight companies have been shortlisted to receive a share of £15 million (€17.5 million) to develop first-of-a-kind production plants across the UK that will turn waste into jet fuel. Announced as part of the Prime Minister’s 10 point plan, the Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition will support these companies as... [Read More]

Recycling cooking oil into biodiesel is a more environmentally friendly alternative to other fossil fuels. The high energy demand in the industrialised world as well as domestic has continued to cause environmental pollution problems. All fossil fuels produce detrimental public health risks as well as have destructive effects on global warming. In an age where the... [Read More]

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is planning to petition the US Court of Appeals for a rehearing of an E15 case that could jeopardise the year-round sale of the 15% ethanol blend of gasoline starting next year. The RFA may be petitioning the DC Circuit for a rehearing before all 11 judges of the court and may possibly petition the Supreme Court on the case, the head... [Read More]

Growth Energy has launched a new digital ad campaign urging President Biden and leaders in Congress to stop oil industry handouts and uphold their commitments to reduce carbon emissions and support low carbon biofuels. The ads, appearing online, will run until August and will direct readers to an action page focused on restoring year-round sales of E15 and emphasising... [Read More]

Forecourt petrol retailers in the UK have urged motorists not to panic about fuel availability after BP was forced to close several sites due to shortages. BP has confirmed the temporary closure of some petrol stations after a growing shortage of HGV drivers and the ‘Pingdemic’ disrupted supply chains, leaving neither biofuel-blended unleaded or diesel fuel available. There... [Read More]

Prospects of tight rapeseed supply at the world's biggest rapeseed exporter has driven up prices also in the EU - a major recipient of Canadian commodity. In Winnipeg, the July contract reached a new record high at the equivalent of just less than €661 per tonne on 13 July. An exceptional increase had already been recorded in the days before, the limit-up price and... [Read More]

A group of US senators introduced legislation that would eliminate a national mandate requiring oil refiners to blend corn-based ethanol into their fuel mix. Republican Senator Pat Toomey from Pennsylvania and Democratic Senator Bob Menendez from New Jersey, part of the group introducing the bill, represent states with oil refineries. Lawmakers from both states have... [Read More]