Jul 15, 2021
Boeing and SkyNRG partner to scale SAF globally
Features
Jul 15, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2021
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]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2021
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]
Other News
Jul 14, 2021
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]
Biodiesel News
Jul 14, 2021
The EWABA association has welcomed the European Commission’s intention to make Europe the first climate neutral continent.
However, the organisation representing the EU waste-based and advanced biodiesel industry regretted that the Commission’s approach fails to offer a bolder promotion of renewable and low carbon liquid fuels as a long-term solution to decarbonise... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2021
Farnborough Airport is now offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to all aircraft using the facility.
Making SAF available allows the reduction of flying emissions by up to 80% and marks a significant next step in the airport’s work to support the decarbonisation of the wider aviation industry.
Farnborough Airport’s CEO Simon Geere said: “The introduction of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2021
AWOT, CTS, Jobmate, Sinotrans and SuperTrans have joined the sustainable aviation fuel programme (SAF) of Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) offering greener cargo services on routes connecting China with Europe and South America.
The Cargo SAF programme enables shippers and forwarders to power a share of their flights with sustainable aviation fuel, a cleaner... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2021
European Union imports of biofuel are expected to drop by a quarter this year as the bloc draws on large inventories to meet growing demand after the easing of coronavirus restrictions, the European Commission said on Tuesday.
Rebounding demand for biodiesel and bioethanol is projected to exceed the level before the COVID-19 pandemic, with higher government blending targets... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 12, 2021
Australian biotech company MicroBioGen has successfully demonstrated the production of both high-protein food and low carbon bioethanol from non-food material using a single biological agent.
The breakthrough follows 15 years of research and development in MicroBioGen’s high-tech laboratories in Sydney to enhance a genetically-modified version of the common yeast, Saccharomyces... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 12, 2021
A bulk carrier has successfully sailed from Singapore to South Africa on biodiesel converted from used cooking oil (UCO).
This helped reduce the vessel's carbon dioxide emissions by 5%.
The Frontier Jacaranda made the journey with a mix of 7 per cent biofuel and 93% regular fuel.
Alpha Biofuels blended the biofuel at their plant in Tuas, converting it from UCO collected... [Read More]
Features
Jul 12, 2021
The EU’s management of renewable energy planning and development has become a bit like the Hollywood film industry’s obsession with sequels.
While in Hollywood we have had to cope with the unveiling of Rocky I to Rocky V, plus a few other sequels by different names, Europe’s biofuels producers are gearing up for the imminent unveiling of Renewable Energy Directive... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 9, 2021
Avfuel Corporation has collaborated with Million Air Burbank to provide its customers with a consistent supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Avfuel’s first truckload of SAF arrived at the FBO on June 24, enabling Million’s customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
"I think most of us in the aviation industry have been looking for... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 9, 2021
Neste has launched Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Belgian market.
The fuel, produced from 100% renewable raw materials, is brought to the Belgian market in collaboration with the channel partner EG Group.
Neste MY Renewable Diesel enables customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% over the fuel’s life cycle compared to fossil diesel.
“This expansion... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 9, 2021
Even as Europe considers a major revamp of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) governing EU biofuels policy until 2030, member states have been working to meet a fast approaching deadline to implement the legislation in its current form, known as RED II.
The existing legislation gives EU Member States some flexibility in how they use biofuels to achieve RED II targets... [Read More]
Features
Jul 8, 2021
A new report by the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Bioenergy Task 39 has provided an extensive analysis of the current and potential technologies for production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
According to the report Sustainable Aviation Fuels will have to play a major role if the aviation sector is to significantly reduce its carbon footprint.
However,... [Read More]
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