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Southeast Asia accounts for nearly 8% of global jet fuel demand and thus plays a crucial role in contributing to the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply, which is essential for achieving global aviation decarbonisation goals. Influenced by international policy frameworks such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International…
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Soybeans remain by far the most important oilseed crop imported into the EU, ahead of rapeseed. While soybeans are primarily used to address the EU’s feed protein deficit, rapeseed imports help meet oil demand for biofuel production. Unlike soybeans used for feed, this intended use requires the submission of corresponding sustainability and proof-of-origin certificates. However, in the…
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Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three additional major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles…
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The global rise in energy demand has encouraged nations to seek renewable and locally sourced alternatives to fossil fuels. India, Malaysia, and Indonesia have each turned to biofuels derived from their own abundant natural resources. India’s use of pongamia seeds for fatty acid methyl ester production offers a nonedible oil source with strong ignition properties and a favorable calorific…
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China has given the green light to three biofuel refiners to export sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by issuing them quotas. Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and they are targeting the European continent as a top export destination. Shandong Haike Chemical, Shandong Sanju Bioenergy and Bain Capital-backed EcoCeres were awarded export quotas for a total of 788,000 metric tpy –…
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Repsol has signed a landmark eight-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry. Beginning in the 2026 European cruise season, Repsol will offer a portfolio of renewable fuels - starting with biofuels and, from 2029, renewable methanol - directly…
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Stephen Land, North-West Europe Lead, Exolum, explains why aviation is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history: its decarbonisation. Against this backdrop, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as the most immediate and viable solution for reducing the sector's net emissions. But while the focus is often on SAF production, its take-off requires logistics infrastructure…
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Argent Energy is urging the shipping industry to stay on course with decarbonisation. This comes as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) confirmed a one year delay to its Net-Zero Framework. Argent Energy, a UK producer of waste-based biodiesel with operations in the UK and Netherlands, said progress must continue. “The industry must not stand still” said Dickon Posnett,…
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Buffalo Biodiesel, a leading recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) and a pioneer in renewable feedstock production, has successfully resolved recent permitting matters with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). It is now moving forward with a clear path toward continued growth and expansion. Following constructive discussions with the DEC, Buffalo Biodiesel has…
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CPM|Crown announces Monarc Clean Oilseed ProcessingTM, a revolutionary, patent-pending alcohol-based solvent extraction technology that is projected to have competitive operational efficiency to traditional hexane-based extraction systems while delivering significant advantages in safety, environmental impact and consumer appeal. Historically, oilseed processors have relied on hexane-based…
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Brazil may be unable to raise the mandatory biodiesel blend in diesel from 15% to 16% by the government’s set deadline of March 2026, an official from the Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy said. Marlon Arraes, director of Biofuels at the ministry, stated during an industry event in São Paulo that there may not be sufficient time for the government to complete the necessary studies to…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading SAF producer in the region,” said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s senior vice-president for sustainability and…
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The CIRCLE Flagship project has celebrated its first anniversary, marking 12 months of pioneering work in industrial scale biorefinery retrofitting and circular biobased chemical production. Launched on 1 September 2024, CIRCLE has already delivered a suite of technical, scientific and outreach milestones that position it at the forefront of Europe’s circular bioeconomy. During its first…
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