Jun 14, 2021
Biofuels will pave the way for greener shipping
Bioethanol News
Jun 14, 2021
Brazilian bioethanol firm FS is implementing a new system utilising proven technology - the Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage system (BECCS).
By implementing the BECCS system, the company will reduce its CO2 emissions into the atmosphere.
The system consists of capturing, compressing, dehydrating and transporting the CO2 for deep and safe underground injection... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 14, 2021
The importance of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to decarbonisation of the aviation sector has been raised during a meeting of the Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI).
As part of the UK-hosted G7 Summit, world leaders were challenged to collectively commit to mandates for the use of SAF.
During discussions on the need for coordinated action to tackle... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 11, 2021
The Alliance for Aviation across America held a discussion to highlight commitments and investments made in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the importance of emerging technologies such as advanced air mobility (AAM).
Key points raised by panelists included that SAF is safe and ready for use, the current and future benefits of sustainable and other technologies for... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 11, 2021
Airbus Helicopters is bringing the industry together to drive the deployment of biofuels, through the creation of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) User Group dedicated to the rotary-wing community.
As a pioneer in the civil turbine rotorcraft market, the company is calling all major stakeholders to join the initiative, which aims at reducing aviation’s impact on citizens... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 11, 2021
A new report has added to growing concerns that Indonesia’s ambitious programme to increase its use of palm oil-based biodiesel will drive greater deforestation across the country.
The report, by London-based nonprofit CDP, warns of conflicting policies and lack of transparency around biofuel regulations in Indonesia.
It also notes the government’s aggressive push... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 10, 2021
According to the EU Commission's forecast, the EU sunflower area for harvest in 2021 amounts to around 4.4 million hectares.
In terms of area, Romania continues to be the top producer in the EU-27 with around 1.23 million hectares (2020: 1.22 million hectares).
Hungary has expanded its sunflower area 6.3% to 643,000 hectares compared to 2020. The expansion in sunflower... [Read More]
Features
Jun 10, 2021
Global demand for advanced feedstocks from sustainable sources is already outstripping the supply, with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) demand expected to increase substantially over the next decade.
There is a clear gap between current and HVO production capacity under construction and the availability of advanced waste-based feedstocks.
As a reflection of this bottleneck,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 10, 2021
Eco-Energy has announced that it has started construction on its ethanol distribution facility in Stockton, California.
The facility is scheduled to commence operations in March next year and will be the 11th ethanol distribution terminal constructed by Eco-Energy over the past decade.
The Stockton site will be equipped with 108 tank car offload spots, 6.7 million gallons... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 9, 2021
The US exported 69,488.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or higher in April, according to the latest figures from the US Department of Agriculture.
This is an increase from the 37,605.6 metric tons exported in March.
However, the figures were down from the 74,201.6 metric tons exported in April 2020 as the COVID-19 restrictions globally began to... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 9, 2021
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has agreed to a request from Kuala Lumpur to establish a panel examining a European Union law that restricts the use of palm oil-based biofuels.
Under the EU’s renewable energy directive, palm oil-based fuels are to be phased out by 2030, since palm oil has been classified by the bloc as resulting in excessive deforestation and can... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 9, 2021
The state of Nevada has enacted new legislation that requires its Board of Agriculture to approve a 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) as part of any fuel regulation adopted by July 1 next year.
Over the weekend, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed AB 411 into law.
Once the regulation is finalised, Nevada will become the 47th state to approve E15 for consumers.
Currently,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 8, 2021
The first UK bioLPG delivery from Ekobenz has arrived for AvantiGas.
AvantiGas, part of UGI International, has secured the exclusive rights to all of Polish-based Ekobenz’s bioLPG supply.
Ekobenz is the first and currently only company in Europe that has succeeded in commercialising bioLPG based on advanced bioethanol produced from waste.
The partnership ensures that... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 8, 2021
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time achieving a new milestone in international aviation.
Operated by the German non-profit organisation ADAC Luftrettung, the Airbus H145 rescue helicopter had its Arriel 2E engines ceremonially refuelled with SAF at the air rescue station at Munich's Harlaching Clinic.
This took place... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 8, 2021
Port of Antwerp is starting its second round of applications from businesses in the circular and construction industries that are interested in leasing space in its NextGen District.
The 88-hectare site, the former General Motors facility, is designated specifically for companies involved in the transition to a climate-neutral society.
The selected initial batch of applicants... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 7, 2021
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has designated a station to supply biofuel to traditional Abras operating on Dubai Creek from next month.
This decision has been taken following successful trials last year where five traditional Abras used to be powered by Biodiesel 5, which is officially certified in the UAE, in collaboration with ENOC Group.
“To encourage... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 7, 2021
India has brought forward its target of blending petroleum with 20% ethanol by five years in its efforts to accelerate towards renewables and make its overall energy basket cleaner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
Modi, who was speaking on the occasion of the World Environment Day, said the country would now aim to achieve the target of 20% blending by 2025, instead... [Read More]
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