The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that the reliance on taxation as the solution for cutting aviation emissions in the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ proposal is counter-productive to the goal of sustainable aviation. EU policy needs to support practical emission reduction measures such as incentives for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and modernisation... [Read More]

The Brazilian government that mandated the percentage of vegetable oil blended into Brazil’s biodiesel be reduced from 13% (B13) to 10% (B10) has now reconsidered that position and indicated the mixture will be increased to 12% (B12) for the months of September and October. The government justified the reduction due to the high prices for soybean oil which makes up... [Read More]

Biofuels International speaks to Frederik van de Ven, sustainability lead at AIR France KLM Martinair Cargo, about their new collaboration. Can you explain a bit about the history of AIR France KLM Martinair Cargo? AIR France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo is a key player in the air cargo industry. Through the combined fleet of our three airlines, we transport a... [Read More]

The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has expressed disappointment in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit’s decision on the 2019 Renewable Fuel Standard rule. NBB joined other biofuel industry associations after the case known as Growth Energy v Environment Protection Agency (EPA) to challenge the EPA’s failure to account for a flood of retroactive small refinery... [Read More]

The downstream oil sector - the supplier of 96% of the UK’s transport fuels – said it was committed to working with the UK Government to decarbonise the transport system following the release of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP). The announced changes to the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO), will see a steady increase in renewable fuel content blended... [Read More]

Kao Data has taken a further step towards its Net Zero ambitions by becoming the UK’s first data centre to transition all backup generators at its Harlow campus to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). This move, made possible by partnering with Crown Oil, means Kao Data will eliminate up to 90% of net CO2 from their backup generators and significantly reduce nitrogen... [Read More]

Sinotrans Global E-commerce Logistics recently joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) sustainable aviation fuel programme on its Hangzhou-Amsterdam route. The programme enables shippers and forwarders to power a share of their flights with sustainable aviation fuel, a cleaner substitute for conventional jet fuel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 85%. Sinotrans... [Read More]

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have been encouraged by the newly published RefuelEU Aviation Initiative as it works towards advancing the production, availability and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The initiative, published by the European Commission, is a key building block of the Sustainable... [Read More]

The Preem Lysekil plant is very well suited for an electrolysis plant for hydrogen biofuel production, according to a new study. Carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by at least 80% for hydrogen that is produced fossil-free instead of with fossil-based raw materials. An initial 50 megawatt plant will now be investigated. In January, Preem and Vattenfall began a strategic... [Read More]

Air bp announced its first sale of ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain. Air bp’s key business aviation customer, NetJets Europe became the first to purchase the fuel starting from the beginning of July. The SAF is supplied locally from bp’s Castellon refinery and available across the Air bp network in Spain. Waste based sustainable feedstocks... [Read More]

Boeing, SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas have announced a partnership focused on scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) globally. Boeing will also invest in SkyNRG Americas' SAF production project, for which Alaska Airlines is a partner. "Sustainable aviation fuels are safe, proven and offer the greatest potential to reduce our industry's carbon... [Read More]

The European Commission’s new ‘Fit for 55 package’ sets important new goals for emissions reduction and creates a solid foundation for reaching them by giving a role to renewable liquid fuels in decarbonising transport. Unleashing the true potential of crop-based ethanol and creating a policy environment that can spark investment in advanced ethanol are must-have... [Read More]

Novozymes will be introducing new advanced technologies in yeast and fibre. Innova Element is the latest addition to Novozymes’ ambitious Innova yeast platform that was launched less than three years ago and has met a clear need for better performance and reliability. Element specifically targets ethanol plants seeking the highest level of starch and glucose conversion. “By... [Read More]

JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport. JetBlue’s LA flights using SAF started this month. This increase in the airline’s usage of SAF includes 1.5 million gallons of blended SAF a year for at least three years. “JetBlue is facing climate change... [Read More]

Haldor Topsoe will build a new hydroprocessing catalyst plant at the company’s existing Bayport production site in Texas. The plant will increase production capacity of Topsoe’s TK catalyst family to meet increasing demand, both in traditional refining and for use with Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology for production of renewable diesel and jet fuel. The plant is... [Read More]

The European Union has taken the lead in climate policy action among the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitters with a raft of ambitious plans designed to cut emissions drastically over the next decade. A dozen draft proposals, which still need to be approved by the bloc's 27 member states and the EU parliament, were announced on Wednesday. The policies, if approved,... [Read More]