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As the transport sector confronts its position as the UK’s leading source of carbon emissions – accounting for 28% of total greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 – the urgency for immediate action has never been more apparent. Whilst the industry is on the road to achieve ambitious netzero targets, figures from the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero’s latest greenhouse gas emissions…
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Greenergy has confirmed it will begin consultation on a proposal to cease production at its biodiesel plant in Immingham, Lincolnshire.
Despite significant cost reductions to improve the plant’s viability, the Immingham plant has continued to be negatively impacted by market factors, including slower increases in the UK’s biofuels blending mandates compared to European countries and…
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Avalon Energy Group, a US-based developer of integrated sustainable energy projects, and Sulzer Chemtech have announced the signing of a new agreement to scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Under the agreement, Avalon has selected BioFlux™ technology for its portfolio of SAF projects currently under development worldwide which will lead to a commercial technology…
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According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), global production of vegetable oils in 2025/26 is expected to reach 234.5 million tonnes.
This represents a 6.7 million tonne rise compared to 2024/25. In other words, production could fully cover the projected demand of 228.9 million tonnes.
According to research by Agrarmarkt Informations-Gesellschaft, palm oil is set to remain the…
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Firefly Green Fuels, a pioneering developer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from biosolids, has announced a significant capital injection from Builders Vision, a team of investors and philanthropists accelerating tomorrow’s most promising solutions across food/agriculture, energy and oceans.
Builders Vision has a track record of delivering key finance to catalyse cutting-edge…
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King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Biofuel Company to collaborate on deployment of B100 biodiesel as a fossil diesel substitute during the airport’s construction phase.
Under the agreement, Biofuel Company will contribute to supporting King Salman International Airport by providing alternative energy solutions through B100…
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Eni has announced the launch of certified sustainable vegetable oil production in the Republic of the Congo destined for its biorefineries.
The vegetable oils produced in Congo meet the strictest sustainability and traceability criteria established by the European Renewable Energy Directive (RED). These standards ensure the protection of biodiversity, human rights, and labour conditions…
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Alongside the EU, Canada is the world's largest producer of rapeseed, with approximately 8.7 million hectares currently under cultivation.
Between 1990 and 2017, the area planted with rapeseed in Canada almost quadrupled, peaking at 9.3 million hectares.
In recent years, this area has been slightly reduced due to increasing concerns about drought, rising production costs, and pest pressure.…
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Brazil's National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved raising the level of biofuels mixed into fossil fuels - a move towards petroleum self-sufficiency that was also celebrated by renewable energy lobbies after the government earlier hinted the blends would not be changed this year.
From August 1, the proportion of ethanol to be mixed in gasoline will rise to 30% from 27%, and the amount of…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has praised the inclusion and extension of the Clean Fuel Production Credit—commonly referred to as Section 45Z—in the final tax and spending package passed by Congress and headed to President Trump’s desk.
ACE CEO Brian Jennings issued the following statement: “We’re grateful to our Congressional champions for their steadfast leadership to…
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Certas Energy has partnered with Silverstone Circuit to supply Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at some of its biggest events at the home of British motorsport.
An estimated 350,000 litres of HVO will be used for the on-site generators at the racecourse, which will power equipment like mobile kitchens, lighting, and stages for live music.
The renewable alternative diesel has been supplied for…
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Turkey’s civil aviation authority announced plans to impose mandates on airlines and jet fuel suppliers to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to cut aviation emissions by 5% by 2030.
This initiative supports compliance with the UN International Civil Aviation Organisation’s emission reduction program, which becomes mandatory in 2027.
Under the new regulations,…
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Technology group Wärtsilä has partnered with Brazilian energy company Energetica Suape II, which is majority-owned by Grupo Econômico 4M, to conduct a world-first clean energy trial that will see sugarcane-based bioethanol 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…
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Uganda will require fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into all petrol sold in the country starting January next year.
The move aims to reduce the country’s $2 billion (€1.7 billion) annual petroleum import bill and support the transition to cleaner energy.
The initiative is part of a broader government policy to promote renewable energy sources and cut carbon emissions.…
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Hangama Wanner, founder and CEO of LiYF 2G Bioethanol, speaks to Biofuels International
What was your first job?
My first role was as an investment banker at UBS in Zurich, where I managed large-scale trades and advised institutional clients.
I played a pivotal role in expanding UBS’s presence in the French asset management market — achieving 300% growth — and I was proud to win a major…
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