Jul 29, 2021
Views sought on SAF blending proposals in the UK
Biodiesel News
Jul 29, 2021
German rapeseed meal exports have reached a record level.
In the period July 2020 to May this year, exports were up 17% on the previous year and larger than ever before.
Over that period, Germany exported just less than 2 million tonnes of rapeseed meal.
According to information published by the German Federal Statistical Office, this was up approximately 17% year-on-year... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 29, 2021
Cadman Cranes is working towards a more sustainable future by adopting the use of hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO).
Mobile cranes are notoriously high users of fuel and play a key role in the production of harmful CO2 emissions found in today’s working environment.
Although manufacturer emissions continue to improve, their heavy road-bearing weight and requirement... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 28, 2021
Neste released its latest financial results for the first half of this year and reported a solid performance in its renewable products portfolio.
The company added that the Porvoo refinery turnaround has now been completed.
The company’s renewable products segment posted a comparable operating profit of €287 million for the second quarter down from €314 million... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 28, 2021
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]
Biodiesel News
Jul 28, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 27, 2021
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]
Biodiesel News
Jul 27, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 27, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 26, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 26, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 26, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 23, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 23, 2021
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]
Features
Jul 23, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 22, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 22, 2021
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]
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