Jun 30, 2023
Korean Air partners with GS Caltex to test sustainable aviation fuel
Bioethanol News
Jun 29, 2023
India’s first commercial passenger flight was flown using a blend of indigenously produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on May 19.
Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) in partnership with Praj supplied a blend of SAF to AirAsia India flight i5-767, which took off from Pune bound for New Delhi.
In New Delhi, the Minister of the Union Hardeep Singh Puri received this special... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 29, 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October.
With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonise aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas:
• The overall strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 29, 2023
United European Car Carriers (UECC) has successfully completed the delivery of sustainable biofuel in the port of Vlissingen, in collaboration with Dutch biofuel provider GoodFuels and vessel owner NYK.
This operation marks the first time a UECC time-chartered vessel, m/v Emerald Leader, has been bunkered with biofuel, further solidifying UECC's position as a leader... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 28, 2023
The Biden administration has increased the amount of biofuels that oil refiners must blend into the nation's fuel mix over the next three years, but the plan includes lower mandates for corn-based ethanol than it has initially proposed.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has finalised biofuel blending volumes at 20.94 billion gallons in 2023, 21.54 billion gallons... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 28, 2023
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it will open quarterly application windows for the remaining $450 million (€411 million) provided in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for the Department’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) starting on July 1.
The programme provides grants to pay up to 75% of the cost of equipment for station... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 28, 2023
Indonesia plans to raise its mandatory palm oil-based biodiesel blending to 40% in the next few years, Reuters reported.
The world's biggest palm oil producer raised mandatory blending from 30% to 35% in February.
"Right now we stay with B35, and then we do preparation for B40. When we feel (it is) ready, then we launch," Indonesian Energy Minister Arifin Tasrif said.
Arifin... [Read More]
Features
Jun 27, 2023
Prices stabilising, overall production exceeding demand and stocks at an all-time high - the current picture seems rosy for the oilseed processing industry. Following an especially challenging 18 months, these signs of partial recovery are surely a relief for biofuel processors and – in many respects – there is more good news to come.
As nations and corporations... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 27, 2023
New legislation to tackle waste by improving recycling rates and increasing reuse has been published by the Scottish Government.
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill was introduced by Lorna Slater MSP, the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity.
The ambition of a circular economy is to generate a society where products are used and re-used for... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 27, 2023
UKPIA is calling on the UK Government to set an achievable target for the amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used by UK airlines in 2025 or risk higher prices for passengers.
In response to the Government’s consultation on Developing the UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate, UKPIA said that setting a target for SAF above 0.5% as a proportion of jet fuel in 2025... [Read More]
Features
Jun 26, 2023
Renewable feedstock is seen by many as the way forward to achieve a sustainable source of aviation fuel and diesel.
The renewable feedstock can be based on a wide variety of raw materials, such as animal fat, used cooking oil, vegetable oil, or pyrolysis oils from waste plastics or car tyres. Depending on the feedstock, processing can include a pretreatment step, but... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 26, 2023
ExxonMobil successfully completed a commercial marine biofuel oil bunkering in the port of Singapore.
Evergreen Line’s vessel, Ever Ulysses, received ExxonMobil’s marine biofuel oil blend via a ship-to-ship transfer in Singapore waters before heading to the discharge port.
The marine biofuel oil is a combination of a conventional 0.50% sulphur fuel with up to 25%... [Read More]
Other News
Jun 26, 2023
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of sole control of Renewable Energy Group by Chevron Corporation, both of the US.
REG is active in the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel, and in the sales of carbon credits, petroleum-based products, and petroleum-based products further blended with bio-based diesel.
Chevron... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 23, 2023
American Express Global Business Travel and Shell Aviation have announced that Bank of America is the first financial institution to join their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme.
The programme launched in 2022 with 1 million gallons of SAF available for corporate customers – enough to power almost 15,000 business trips from London-to-New York. Operated on the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 23, 2023
Sasol and Topsoe have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture solidifying their commitment to produce sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
The purpose of the Sasol Topsoe venture is to develop, build, own, and operate sustainable aviation fuel plants, and market sustainable aviation fuels derived primarily from non-fossil feedstock, utilising green... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 23, 2023
Wallenius Wilhelmsen has reached a milestone in its commitment to sustainability through its first biofuel contract with ExxonMobil.
This partnership marks an important step towards reducing emissions and promoting eco-friendly practices.
The recently signed contract will see the delivery of sustainable biofuel within the second half of this year.
“The biofuel... [Read More]
Policy News
Jun 22, 2023
France will invest €200 million to boost the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of measures to make the French and the European aviation industry greener, President Emmanuel Macron said.
"The French must be the champions of the ultra-sober aircraft," Macron said.
The French President was speaking during a visit of a site of aerospace engine-maker... [Read More]
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