Feb 6, 2019
Shell enters sale agreement with Next Renewable Fuels
Biodiesel News
Feb 6, 2019
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has sent a letter to the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) acting administrator Andrew Wheeler regarding the biomass-based biodiesel blending obligations for 2021 and 2022.
With the obligations being calculated for a release in spring 2019, which is deemed in the letter as the ‘reset rule’, the RFA has requested... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 6, 2019
Finnish fuel firm Neste has published its financial report, with its CEO Peter Vanacker describing the year of 2018 as ‘very strong’ for the company.
According to the report, Neste posted a €320 million increase in comparable operating profit from 2017 which it outlines as a record-high.
Regarding its Renewable Products division, Neste claimed that its... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 5, 2019
Renewable fuels and biochemicals company Aemetis has announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) has issued a Notice of Proposed Award (NOPA) for a $5 million (€5.6 million) grant to the company’s Riverbank cellulosic ethanol biorefinery.
California State funding through the CEC grant provides support for projects that aim to reduce air pollution,... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 4, 2019
Sustainable marine biofuel produced by Dutch company GoodFuels has been successfully delivered to a bulk carrier chartered by international mining company BHP.
The vessel, Frontier Sky, is owned by Japanese shipping company NYK. CO2 savings from the fuel have been verified with BLOC’s blockchain fuels assurance programme. The marine biofuel was supplied by... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 31, 2019
According to AgriCensus, investments in new corn ethanol production capacity in Brazil’s Mato Grosso are underway.
President of Brazil’s corn ethanol producers’ association Unem, Ricardo Tomczyk has projected that new corn ethanol production will lead to surplus biofuel flowing into the country’s north and northeast regions, putting current... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 30, 2019
The European Commission has announced that US soya beans meet technical requirements to be used in biofuels in the EU. It has also formally recognised the scheme until the 1 July 2021.
A joint statement agreeing to increase trade in several areas and products, including soya beans, between presidents Juncker and Trump in 2018, was a part of The Commission’s decision.
The... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 30, 2019
According to Revista Cultivar, Brazil’s railroad operator, Rumo Logística has increased the transported volume of biodiesel B100 by 74% last year.
The fuel used by Brazil’s distributors is loaded at terminals in the state of Rio Grande do Sul and is sent to the markets of Paraná and São Paulo.
Rumo Logística has moved 172,000... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 30, 2019
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that its G280 jet has just set a city-pair record using sustainable alternative jet fuel.
The record was set whilst flying to California’s Van Nuys Airport to participate in ‘Business Jet Fuel Green: A Step Toward Sustainability,’ which was held to promote the use of sustainable alternative jet fuel.
The jet flew 2,243... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 29, 2019
The Port of Rotterdam has announced its incentive scheme, Climate-Friendly Shipping. From the 21st of January interested parties will be able to apply for funding through the scheme, as the Port of Rotterdam Authority has made €5 million available.
CEO of the Port of Rotterdam Authority, Allard Castelein said, “We wish to play an active part... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 29, 2019
According to Phys.org, an EU initiative has made significant progress in combating poisonous substances that contaminate crops.
Mycotoxins are toxic compounds produced by different types of fungus that are an ongoing concern as they can grow on foodstuffs that can later be used in the production of biofuels. The Mycotoxins can lead to huge agricultural and industrial losses... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 29, 2019
The company formally known as, Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Stores of Iowa (PMCI) has launched a new brand, name and logo. The association is now known as, FUELIowa.
The state wide association represents fuel distributors, cooperatives, convenience and grocery stores, refiners, biofuel producers and other industry firms.
President and CEO of FUELIowa, Dawn... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 28, 2019
Canada-based Cielo Waste Solutions (Cielo) has released an operations update on its Aldersyde renewable diesel refinery.
The company describes the two-step process with the first step being the conversion of the biomass – waste and sawdust – into a distillate and the second step being the further conversion of the distillate into renewable naphtha, kerosene... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 23, 2019
Louisiana State University (LSU) has published a research project that revealed a different internal structure of corn than originally thought, which can assist in optimising how the plant is converted to ethanol.
“Our economy relies on ethanol, so it’s fascinating that we haven’t had a full and more precise understanding of the molecular structure of... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jan 23, 2019
Attis has announced that it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement with Sunoco to acquire and operate its corn ethanol plant and grain malting operation in Fulton, New York.
The innovation and technology holding company states that the plant will become the essential element of Attis’ expanding technology portfolio, as it continues to develop the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jan 23, 2019
Biodiesel production is expected to be launched in Azerbaijan according to the Azerbaijani minister of Economy, Shahin Mustafayev, local news outlet Trend reports.
According to the report, the minister announced the decision at an expanded meeting of the board of the Ministry of Economy.
Allegedly, the minister stressed that the corresponding enterprise has already become... [Read More]
Other News
Jan 23, 2019
Clariant has announced its partnership with ExxonMobil and Renewable Energy Group (REG) for a joint research agreement that will evaluate the potential use of cellulosic sugars from sources such as agricultural waste and residues to produce biofuel.
The partnership expands on ExxonMobile and REG’s previous joint research agreement that successfully validated the... [Read More]
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