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Western Plains Energy has upgraded its bioethanol production facility with a fully integrated Whitefox® membrane solution in a quest to become a net-zero emissions producer. The solution enables Western Plains to achieve a 50% reduction in natural gas and steam; 25% increase in production capacity and a reduction in operational costs. Together, this significantly advances Western Plains…
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Biffa has completed its acquisition of Keenan Recycling, a commercial food waste collections provider operating across England, Scotland and Wales. Keenan Recycling was established in 2003 and provides food waste collection services for businesses, waste management companies and councils, as well as operating a composting and biofuel facility in Aberdeen. The acquisition improves the Group’s…
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US biodiesel imports have been plentiful over the past few months and since 2022 import volumes have doubled. Given the attractive price level, EU origins in particular have dominated. Germany produces significantly more biodiesel than any other EU member state and consequently plays a vital role in supplying the US. This significance is reflected in US import figures. The amount of…
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Cepsa has delivered second-generation biofuels to Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras. For the delivery of 1,030 tons of Cepsa-produced B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, the Bahía Levante used 100% renewable diesel (HVO) while sailing and supplying the 2G biofuel in the harbor, and…
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OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels has launched its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport. The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research at the University of Oxford, the plant will convert…
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The Malaysia government plans to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from the use of palm oil waste. The country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the proposals as he outlined his plans for next year’s budget. The state-owned oil and gas company Petronas will work alongside palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based SAF.
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The Canadian canola harvest for 2024 is expected fall just short of the previous year's level. With rising consumption and strong export demand, ending stocks are likely to decrease notably. According to recent information by the International Grains Council (IGC), Canada's 2024 canola harvest amounts to 19 million tonnes. This translates to a 1% decline from 2023. In September, the US…
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The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year. After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25. The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city. For the second time, the two-day event will include the SAF…
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Be8 has begun the construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. “Today, we begin turning a dream into reality with this new industrial venture by Be8 in Passo Fundo, which will bring development and opportunities to our region and provide another green energy solution…
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At the recent meeting of the EU Energy Council, the sharp increase in imports of biofuels from palm oil mill effluent (POME) and the need for action to prevent fraud were discussed at the initiative of Ireland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) welcomed this overdue initiative, as the development was to be expected. The UFOP…
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The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year. After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25. The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city. For the second time, the two-day event will include the SAF…
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A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has saved six tonnes of carbon emissions on its first voyage using Scania-endorsed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The lifeboat embarked on a 200 nautical mile journey from Fleetwood, Lancashire, to Salford Quays using HVO supplied by Certas Energy during its RNLI 200 ‘Coast To Cobbles event, which took place on 12 October. Thanks to…
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In the first quarter of the running crop year, rapeseed imports to the EU exceeded those of the same period last year. Just over two-thirds of those imports came from Ukraine. Between the beginning of the crop year and 6 October, EU-27 imports of rapeseed amounted to 1.41 million tonnes, which represents an increase of just over 17% on the previous year. The imports are used to supplement…
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