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It’s just over a month to go before the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit get underway in Brussels. All the speaker slots for the two-day event have now been filled, and the finishing touches are being put in place before it kicks off in June. So the countdown has begun for the 16th edition of the event that has grown in size and strength over the…
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Perth and Kinross Council decided in 2024 to test the potential of a cleaner alternative to standard diesel - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). As a result of the six-month trial with six refuse collection lorries moved over to HVO, the council noted a significant reduction in carbon emissions – namely saving 87 tonnes of carbon dioxide. The success of the trial has led to a further 18 bin…
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easyJet and ATOBA Energy, in partnership with World Fuel Services, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s…
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ReCarbon Inc. and Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. (EFT) have signed a five-year deal to develop, test and integrate their respective technologies for the production of SAF. ReCarbon’s proprietary system converts greenhouse gases — including biogas and other waste-derived sources of carbon dioxide and methane — into carbon-negative synthesis gas. EFT’s patented Technology Platform is…
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HutanBio has announced that the production process for its proprietary HBx microalgal biofuel achieves net-negative carbon emissions, based on an independent cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) conducted by EcoAct. The assessment offers robust third-party validation of HBx’s carbon removal potential and adds new momentum to the development of credible low-carbon fuel…
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The removal of UK tariffs on US ethanol as part of the new US-UK trade agreement poses a serious threat to the future of Associated British Foods’ (ABF) Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull. The company has warned the facility — already loss-making — may be forced to close unless regulatory support improves, Reuters reported. The trade deal will eliminate Britain’s 19% import tariff on US…
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Delta Air Lines has revealed strong support for new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will accelerate the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Michigan. Senate Bills 235-36, introduced by Sens. Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) and Joe Bellino (R-Monroe), and House Bills 4424-25, introduced by Rep. Jerry Neyer, (R-Shepherd), would establish a $1.50 (€1.30) per gallon tax credit for the…
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Exolum has renewed the concession for the provision of aviation fuel storage and distribution services at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona - El Prat Airport, as the successful bidder of the tender process called by AENA. This agreement, which will remain in force for 15 years, provides for an estimated investment of over €50 million on the part of Exolum, with the aim of optimising and modernising…
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Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Verband der Deutschen Biokraftstoffindustrie (VDB, Association of the German Biofuels Industry), total biodiesel production in Germany reached around 3.6 million tonnes in the calendar year 2024, representing year-on-year increase of 100,000 tonnes. More than half of this production was based on…
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Ferrier Pumps invests in HVO bulk fuel system Ferrier Pumps has taken another significant step on its carbon journey. Following the successful pilot test of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its vehicles at the Aberdeen branch last year, the company has now invested in an HVO bulk fuel system for our commercial fleet at East Kilbride. HVO offers up to 90% reduction in carbon emissions…
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TotalEnergies has announced a series of significant investments and operational updates at its Antwerp platform - reinforcing the site’s position as a key pillar of the company’s industrial operations in Europe. With a legacy spanning over 75 years, the Antwerp platform operates under an integrated refining and petrochemicals model, ensuring resilience and long-term viability. "By…
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Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Primark, has announced it may shut down its Vivergo bioethanol plant in Saltend, near Hull, placing around 150 jobs at risk. The multinational food, ingredients and retail conglomerate said it is in discussions with the government in an effort to safeguard the facility, which has suffered recent financial losses after scaling back…
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