Apr 8, 2025
XFuel secures €7.7m investment from European Innovation Council
Biodiesel News
Apr 8, 2025
The new generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine for transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel. This new power source is available for both tractors and rigids.
B100 biodiesel, also known as FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) or RME (Rapeseed Methyl Esters) biodiesel, is a fuel that is produced entirely... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2025
Praj Industries convened a technical workshop in Pune on 28 March focusing on the evolving landscape of ethanol blending in India and the emerging opportunities in biofuels.
The event brought together industry participants, experts and various stakeholders to deliberate on strategies for enhancing ethanol production and the utilisation of the existing assets with the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 7, 2025
Jet Zero Australia has executed a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract with Technip Energies for Project Ulysses - a bioethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project located in Townsville, Australia.
The contracts are expected to run for several months and cover an extensive package of engineering activities.
The project aims to produce 102 million litres... [Read More]
Features
Apr 4, 2025
Milica Folić, director, Topsoe, looks at the sustainable aviation fuel market for the year ahead.
On 22 July last year, my local airport, Copenhagen Airport, witnessed a record-breaking 115,000 passengers in a single day, surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
July 2024 became the busiest month in the airport’s 99-year history, reflecting a global trend.
In fact, ICAO... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 4, 2025
Neste and DB Schenker have collaborated to work towards expanding the latter’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Asia-Pacific.
This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics.
Both companies embarked on a trial which took place from December 2024 to February 2025, in which Neste MY Renewable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 3, 2025
Fuel distributor Vibra has begun offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Brazil.
The imported biofuel is now available at its facility at Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro, making Vibra the first company to supply SAF in the country.
Vibra’s terminal at Galeão recently received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC),... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 3, 2025
BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant.
This facility will be unique in its approach, integrating advanced technologies for the refining of feedstock for sustainable fuels.
The plant, with a significant production capacity, will represent an important milestone... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 3, 2025
James Hygate, CEO of Firefly Green Fuels, was awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his outstanding contributions to the development of low carbon fuels.
The prestigious investiture ceremony took place on Tuesday, 1 April at Windsor Castle.
James has long been a driving force in the green energy sector, leading the way for over 20 years in... [Read More]
Other News
Apr 2, 2025
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), a coalition of 12 leading global energy companies, is strengthening its efforts to enable decarbonisation of the transport sector, one of the largest sources of global CO₂ emissions.
With a decade of progress, including halving methane emissions and cutting flaring by 45%, OGCI is exploring technologies to tackle transportation's... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Apr 2, 2025
Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II to conduct a world-first clean energy trial, which will see bioethanol mainly produced from sugarcane – used to generate clean power.
Taking place at the Suape II power station in Recife, Brazil, the trial will test the world’s-first ethanol-fuelled engine for large-scale... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2025
VARO Energy has reached an agreement to acquire Preem through the purchase of 100% of the share capital of the parent company, Corral Petroleum Holdings in an all-cash transaction.
Subject to customary closing conditions and the receipt of regulatory approvals the transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025.
VARO has been engaged in this process... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Apr 1, 2025
EcoCeres, Mitsui, KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy have jointly conducted the sustainable supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) with the delivery of 400 metrics tons to a renowned cruise line in Singapore.
This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone in promoting eco-friendly solutions for maritime operations.
EcoCeres and Mitsui have partnered with... [Read More]
Policy News
Mar 31, 2025
The Trump administration has urged oil and biofuel producers to negotiate a compromise on the future of US biofuels policy, aiming to prevent the political clashes that defined his first term, Reuters reported.
The oil industry and biofuel producers have long competed for a share of the multibillion-dollar US gasoline market, frequently clashing over the Renewable Fuel... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 31, 2025
Certas Energy has launched a new fuel tank hiring initiative for its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) product.
The national campaign aims to support customers for whom cost is a barrier to transitioning to low carbon fuel, while also strengthening their fuel security and offering more buying options for their specific needs.
According to a recent customer survey conducted... [Read More]
Features
Mar 28, 2025
Fully-scaled production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will enable the aviation industry to achieve its net-zero ambitions, but how to do this remains an unsolved challenge.
At the same time, the last decade has seen intense innovation in the SAF industry, with major breakthroughs in production technology and new feedstock utilisation pathways.
If these innovations... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Mar 28, 2025
Protecting our industry from threats from outside the EU has become almost as important for the biofuels industry as advocating for better policies within the EU.
If we look back 10 or 15 years, we see a time where the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) only just started to make use of EU trade defence instruments, to ensure that trade is not only free but also fair.
We... [Read More]
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