Scientists used biofuel-powered weather radar for the first time this summer to observe stormy conditions in a more environmentally sustainable way. A team of researchers led by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) have just completed a summertime observation campaign – known as *WOEST – focused on tracking turbulent processes in our atmosphere, with... [Read More]

The European Commission announced it would introduce retroactive surveillance measures on imports of renewable ethanol for fuel from several countries, taking a vital step towards preventing further injury to a strategically important EU industry. The decision allows a close three-year monitoring of the volume of fuel ethanol imports into the Union, which will facilitate... [Read More]

Royal Caribbean Group has laid important groundwork for the industry’s alternative fuel ambitions by completing over 12 consecutive weeks of biofuel testing in Europe. “This is a pivotal moment for Royal Caribbean Group’s alternative fuel journey,” said Jason Liberty, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. “Following our successful trial of biofuels this... [Read More]

Topsoe has been selected by PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional as a technology licensor to provide its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of renewable fuels at the Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia. Once complete, the grassroot unit will use its technology to convert bio-feedstock into SAF and renewable diesel - with plans to produce 6,000 bpsd.... [Read More]

Formula 1 has announced that DHL’s new fleet of trucks running on biofuel reduced carbon emissions by an average of 83% compared to fuel-driven trucks during the European leg of the 2023 season. Across the nine European rounds, 18 trucks were powered by HVO 100 drop-in fuel and travelled more than 10,600 km - transporting an average of 300 tonnes of vital freight per... [Read More]

MEPs have approved a new law to increase the uptake of sustainable fuels, such as advanced biofuels or hydrogen, in the aviation sector. The RefuelEU aviation rules are part of the “Fit for 55 package”, the EU’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels and to ensure the EU becomes climate neutral by 2050. They seek... [Read More]

Cemvita Corporation announced an offtake arrangement with United Airlines for up to 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Cemvita’s first full-scale SAF plant. Under the agreement, signed by Cemvita and United Airlines, Cemvita will supply United Airlines up to 50 million gallons annually for 20 years of SAF. “Since our initial investment last... [Read More]

DS Dansuk held a ground-breaking ceremony as work on its new hydrotreated vegetable oil refinery in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. The second-generation biodiesel refinery is an extension of the company’s first biodiesel plant in Pyeongtaek and the plan is to complete its construction by next July. DS Dansuk has invested 35.7 billion won (€25 million) in the project. The... [Read More]

Indonesia’s President Jokowi has called on EU leaders to rescind the bloc’s controversial deforestation regulation (EUDR) at the recent G20 meeting in India. The President made the call when meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and discussing the country’s climate ambitions, and a transition to renewable energy under the Just Energy Transition Partnership. According... [Read More]

Clean Fuels Alliance America has released a new report assessing potential global supplies of used cooking oil (UCO) to meet growing demand for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through 2030. In 2022, global UCO trade reached 3.7 billion gallons, according to the report authors, LMC International/GlobalData Plc. With anticipated demand... [Read More]

Aemetis is set to build a 90 million gallon per year sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant at the 125-acre Riverbank Industrial Complex in Riverbank, California. The complex, a former US Army ammunition production plant, is now being converted to business and industrial use. “For many years, we sought out a green company to lead us into the future... [Read More]

Neste has welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the ReFuel EU Aviation Regulation. This swiftly followed the adoption of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU RED III). Neste said it backed the enhanced ambition these two pieces of climate and energy legislation set out. Both will now enter into force in the coming weeks. The EU RED III will later be incorporated... [Read More]

The European Parliament has voted to boost the deployment of renewable energy - in line with the Green Deal and REPowerEU plans. The update of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), already agreed upon between MEPs and Council, raises the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5% by 2030. Member states should strive to achieve 45%. The legislation... [Read More]

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has switched their vehicles to run on a biofuel blend. The strategic move saves 80 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, equivalent to over 320,000 kilometres driven by an average petrol-powered car. dnata’s latest initiative is part of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and waste to landfill by 20% by... [Read More]

Neste has rejected claims that it may have received fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) volumes at its renewable products refinery in Singapore. This was made in the recently published USDA Biofuels Annual Report (1 September, 2023) that referred specifically to virgin palm oil from Indonesia exported fraudulently as UCO via China. The company said it takes suspected... [Read More]

Gevo has finalised and executed a Notice of Grant and Agreement Award with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grant of up to $30 million (€28 million) for its Climate-Smart Farm-to-Flight Programme. This programme is aimed at tracking and quantifying the carbon-intensity (CI) impact of climate-smart practices while... [Read More]