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GAC Bunker Fuels has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Neutral Fuels to market its marine gasoil biodiesel blend specifically developed for shipping clients in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and India. The two will also work together to expand the number of supply points throughout the Middle East and Africa. Gary Hubbard, chief commercial officer of Neutral…
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A member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (SST), has led an effort to bolster biofuels production in the US. Rep. Randy Feenstra tabled an amendment to H.R. 5781, the National Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Programme Act. His effort would allow biomass collected through wildfire mitigation efforts to be utilised to produce bioenergy, including biofuels. The proposal…
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Emirates and GE Aviation have signed an MoU to operate a test flight operated by one of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ERs powered by 100% SAF by the end of next year. The demonstration flight is in line with both companies’ efforts to lower CO2 emissions and support the industry in scaling up the demand for and use of sustainable aviation fuels. “Our agreement with GE Aviation will support…
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Gevo has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sweetwater Energy regarding the use of sustainably sourced agricultural residues as a feedstock for producing cellulosic alcohols and energy-dense renewable liquid hydrocarbons. Sweetwater plans to build, own and operate a facility adjacent to Gevo’s existing plant in Luverne, Minnesota, to produce high-value, plant-based products from…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) board of directors voted to support new policies that credit farmers and ethanol producers for activities helping ethanol reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by mid-century. The directors said this resolution aligns with ACE’s ongoing work to highlight how climate-smart farming practices, efficiencies at ethanol plants, and the capture and…
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Bell Textron revealed that its 525 Relentless completed its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bell first incorporated SAF in its training and demonstration fleet in March. “The Bell 525 continues to demonstrate unprecedented performance as it progresses through flight testing,” said Doug May, vice president of flight, Bell. “Showcasing the aircraft’s usage of SAF…
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Shell has announced plans to move its headquarters to the UK as part of proposals to simplify the company's global structure. The oil giant will ask shareholders to vote on shifting its tax residence from the Netherlands to the UK, according to reports on the BBC. It also wants to do away with its dual share structure in favour of just one class of shares to boost "the speed and flexibility" of…
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Sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping has announced a new partnership with 18 companies that will substantially reduce emissions from shipping. These cargo owners and other partners have completed the first in a series of bunkerings of sustainable marine biofuel in this COP26 related decarbonisation campaign that will reduce around 4,000 tonnes of emitted carbon dioxide (CO2). The Ship…
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Mazda has participated in the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama and ran a car powered by biofuels. The Japanese car manufacturer entered a car with a conventional diesel engine (Skyactiv-D 1.5) that ran on 100% bio-based fuel made from used cooking oil and microalgae fats. Mazda is a member of the Hiroshima "Your Green Fuel" Project, a demonstration project in Hiroshima for popularising and…
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Brazilian energy company Raizen and Shell have clinched a deal with Ferrari to supply biofuel to its Formula One team next year. The team will begin using 10% second generation ethanol blend in its fuel from next season. The International Automobile Federation (FIA) wants all racing cars to use only sustainable fuels by 2025. The second-generation ethanol to be used by Ferrari is made of…
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According to the latest UK figures from the Department for Transport renewable fuels made up 5% of the country’s transport fuel mix. This new data compared with 5.9% over the same period 12 months ago. According the new statistics, a total of 1.44 billion litres of renewable fuels were supplied in the country between 1 January and 20 September. The fuels achieved an average of 85% greenhouse…
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As a customer-driven and market-focused technology provider in the field of biodiesel, Austrian company BDI has carried out more than 30 retrofit projects worldwide. In terms of plant operation and installation, BDI understands retrofitting to be the improvement and optimisation of existing biodiesel installations, for example, with regard to feedstock flexibility, increase of production…
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Biofuels groups have thanked eight Midwestern governors in the US who are inquiring about a state-level solution to secure year-round E15. Troy Bredenkamp, from the Renewable Fuels Association, said the governors of Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin were looking to ensure fuel retailers can sell E15 to consumers without interruption. He said:…
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