International Airlines Group (IAG) announced its largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase agreement to date, with e-SAF (power-to-liquid) producer Twelve, which will supply advanced e-SAF made from made from carbon dioxide, water and renewable energy. Under the terms of the 14-year contract, Twelve will supply IAG with 785,000 tonnes of e-SAF to support its five... [Read More]

Trafigura has agreed to acquire Greenergy’s European business from Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners for an undisclosed sum. Greenergy is a UK-based supplier of road fuels and a major biodiesel producer. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Initially founded in 1992 to... [Read More]

Cleanova is a new entrant in the industrial filtration sector with a fresh approach to delivering a cleaner future. Comprising four established brands – Airpel, Dollinger, Plenty and Vokes – the company has been established to provide innovative filtration solutions that allow customers to sustain their industrial processes and protect the environment by increasing... [Read More]

Southwest Airlines Co. has launched Renewable Ventures (SARV), which is dedicated to creating more opportunities to obtain sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The carrier also announced a $30 million (€27 million) investment in LanzaJet as part of the SARV investment portfolio. "Our launch of SARV and our investment in LanzaJet demonstrate that we are not sitting on... [Read More]

The Egyptian Petrochemical Holding Company Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemical Company (ANRPC) and a private firm are planning to invest $380 million (€351 million) to build a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. Once completed it will have a capacity to produce 120,000 tonnes of SAF per annum in Egypt from used cooking oil using the HEFA pathway. The... [Read More]

DHL has renewed its partnership with Formula 1 and doubled its F1 biofuel-powered truck fleet. Following the success of the introduction of biofuel-powered trucks to its F1 fleet last year, DHL is introducing a further 19 trucks which will reduce emissions by 83% compared to their diesel counterparts. Celebrating a 20-year partnership with F1, DHL is also launching... [Read More]

OMV and Ryanair have renewed their offtake agreement for 500 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary and OMV’s EVP Fuels & Feedstock executive Martijn A. van Koten signed the corresponding agreement in Vienna. A company spokesman said: “Also in 2024, we will deliver Europe’s biggest low-cost airline with our innovative... [Read More]

The world stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy journey. December’s ground-breaking agreement at COP28 in Dubai marked a historic commitment to start moving away from fossil fuels, setting the stage for an intensified focus on renewable energy sources. Biofuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are emerging as key players in this transition. This... [Read More]

Poland has joined the ranks of EU countries where E10 petrol blend – containing up to 10% renewable ethanol – is available for motorists, helping reduce GHG emissions from cars. Since the beginning of 2024 drivers of petrol and hybrid cars in Poland have had the option of choosing climate-friendly E10 at petrol pumps nationwide. With the addition of Poland, 19... [Read More]

SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, has appointed Kent to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic parafinic kerosene (SPK) production plant. This announcement underscores the company's commitment to support the aviation sector with scalable, SAF options. This is supported by a joint dedication... [Read More]

Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) has achieved commercial operations at its Come By Chance facility in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. This marks the successful completion of its refinery conversion project and is the beginning of providing reliable renewable fuel for the energy transition. “We are incredibly grateful for all of the hard work and dedication of the... [Read More]

Vopak has successfully commissioned 40,000 cubic metres of capacity at its Sebarok terminal for blending of biofuels into marine fuels. The existing pipeline system was also converted to a dedicated biofuel blending service. Vopak's Sebarok terminal is located close to Singapore's eastern anchorage, where a large part of bunkering activity takes place. Since 2022,... [Read More]

The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has reacted to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the sale of E15 year-round in eight Midwest states - but not until next summer. In April of 2022, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin petitioned EPA for this step to protect the air quality of their citizens. “As the saying... [Read More]

Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, are beginning construction of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe. This facility, which will flexibly produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil or HVO) annually, will allow the joint venture formed by both companies to double its current... [Read More]

Singapore and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have announced the establishment of an IEA Regional Cooperation Centre, which will work with all countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate clean energy transitions. This will be the IEA’s first office outside of its headquarters in Paris, France. The announcement was made during the IEA’s 50th Anniversary Ministerial... [Read More]

Growth Energy in the US has submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the board’s proposed changes to California’s low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS). Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response: “While California has its sights set on the future, the state continues to overlook a significant challenge that... [Read More]