Jun 22, 2021
Recent advances in the sustainable aviation industry
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Jun 22, 2021
The UK’s leading airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and air service navigation providers have reaffirmed their joint commitment to a net zero future for UK aviation, setting out a first set of interim decarbonisation targets that will act as milestones on the path to net zero aviation by 2050.
Industry is targeting at least an overall 15% reduction in net... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 21, 2021
Velocys has revealed that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been used in a commercial flight for the first time by Japan Airlines.
The flight from Tokyo to Sapporo was completed on 17 June.
This milestone follows on from the collaboration agreement signed with Toyo Engineering Corporation (Toyo) to commence the development of its commercial projects to produce SAF... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 21, 2021
Delta Energy has announced it will begin supplying biofuel bunkers in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region next month.
The company said it had been granted International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).
“Delta Energy Fuel Supply & Trading BV is now a proud member of ISCC and is dedicated to help reduce their own greenhouse gas savings and looks... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 21, 2021
Repsol, Bilbobus and Alsa have launched the first pilot project in Spain to use HVO - a net zero emissions fuel.
Over the next four months, 12 buses in the fleet of Bilbobus, the Bilbao city bus line, will run on advanced residue-based biofuels.
HVO is an advanced biofuel that meets the European Union Renewable Energy Directive's requirements for certification as a sustainable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 18, 2021
Neste and LyondellBasell have reached a long-term commercial agreement under which LyondellBasell will source Neste RE.
This is a feedstock that has been produced from 100% renewable feedstock from bio-based sources, such as waste and residue oils and fats.
This feedstock will be processed through the cracker at LyondellBasell’s Wesseling, Germany, plant into polymers... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 18, 2021
Tanker operator Stolt Tankers revealed initial results from a biofuel trial carried out by one of the company’s chemical tankers has been a success.
The 37,000 dwt chemical tanker Stolt Inspiration recently completed her transatlantic voyage partly powered by a marine biofuel produced from sustainable and certified feedstocks.
Stolt Inspiration bunkered the biofuel,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 18, 2021
The Swedish Energy Agency announced it will grant funds to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Södra, Växjö Energi, SkyNRG, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and 2030-sekretariatet to continue research into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Växjö region in Småland, Sweden.
The funding will support the consortium to continue their study on an integrated Fischer-Tropsch... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 17, 2021
Airpharm Logistics SAU is the first Spanish forwarder to join the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme.
SAF is a jet fuel made from renewable sources such as cooking oil and is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel that reduces carbon emissions by a minimum of 75%.
It is blended with conventional fossil fuel and can be... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 17, 2021
Canada-based Covenant Energy’s new facility is set to produce renewable diesel with a significantly lower carbon footprint than conventional diesel and will thereby support the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Covenant Energy has chosen Topsoe as the facility’s technology provider. Topsoe brings industry-proven technology that will help Covenant Energy... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 17, 2021
Bentley’s Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer is now in final preparations for the world’s most demanding and famous hill climb competition.
For its assault on Pikes Peak on 27 June, the car will run on renewable fuel, initiating a research and development programme that aims to offer renewable fuels to Bentley customers in parallel to Bentley’s electrification programme.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 16, 2021
DHL Global Forwarding has introduced another Sustainable Marine Fuel (SMF) service for ocean freight as part of its sustainability strategy.
Following the success of the launch of a similar service for Less-than-Container Load (LCL) shipments, they are now extending the carbon reduction option to Full-Container Load (FCL) shipments.
Customers can easily choose the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 16, 2021
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will give $700 million (€577 million) in aid to biofuels producers as part of a package to assist industries recovering from the financial devastation of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biofuel groups had been advocating for relief after the pandemic slashed fuel demand and sank consumption of biofuels like ethanol. The USDA said it... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 16, 2021
Researchers at Swedish supercar marque Koenigsegg have started experimenting with a new type of biofuel that comes from semi-active volcanoes.
The ambitious move was spearheaded by founder and chief executive Christian von Koenigsegg.
The 48-year-old recently announced plans to double the factory’s size within two to three years and ramp up production from roughly... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 15, 2021
Agro-research company Investancia has teamed up with EcoMatcher to track a large-scale reforestation project using its blockchain-enabled digital tree-planting platform.
Over the next 10 years, 50 million Pongamia trees will each receive a unique QR code in Investancia’s tree nursery.
Once the trees are planted, each QR code is scanned with EcoMatcher’s TreeCorder... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 15, 2021
Aemetis has signed a biofuels offtake agreement with international renewable fuels supplier Murex for an estimated $200 million (€165 million) of low carbon biofuels to be delivered during 2021 to 2023.
Founded 30 years ago and based in Plano, Texas, Murex is a renewable fuels terminal, marketing, logistics, and supply company with operations and assets throughout... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 15, 2021
The re-introduction of sugar beet production to Scotland – a move that could support national climate change targets - has taken a significant step forward after the pilot project laying its foundations received new funding.
With the first successful crop in half a century harvested earlier this year, the consortium behind the sugar beet initiative – which includes... [Read More]
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