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Nexus Planning has successfully secured planning permission from Medway Council in the UK on behalf of Syntech Biofuel for the expansion of its sustainable energy operations at Kingsnorth Industrial Estate, Rochester.
The approved development will deliver a new 1,600 sq m production building and associated infrastructure to support the manufacturing of Syntech’s advanced smart biofuel - a…
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80 Mile Plc announced three memoranda of understanding with major industry partners and a move to acquire full ownership of the Ferrandina biofuels plant - signalling an immediate step up in its European production footprint.
The MoUs — described by the company as strategic commercial and technical alliances — involve a Fortune 500 energy group and two regional energy partners, and are…
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Chiyoda has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract to install sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities in Taiyo Oil's Okinawa operations.
Taiyo Oil is aiming to produce 200,000 kiloliters (kL) of SAF and renewable diesel annually using ethanol-to-jet technology on the premises of Taiyo Oil's Okinawa operations, contributing to the Japanese government's FY2030…
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FutureFuel Corp has issued an operational update confirming plans to restart biodiesel production as market conditions and feedstock availability improve.
The company indicated that after a period of curtailed activity, it is now able to procure key inputs and expects to bring its biodiesel lines back into production in Q4 2025.
The announcement outlines steps already taken to reconfigure…
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The pace of capacity additions for US biofuel production slowed in 2024, with production increasing by a modest 3 per cent from the start of 2024 to the start of 2025, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
A deceleration in production capacity within the category of renewable diesel and other biofuels accounted for most of the slowdown in growth. Sustainable aviation fuel…
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has welcomed Global Aviation Services to its SAF programme.
Global Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Gerry’s Group Pakistan, plays a pivotal role in the country’s aviation and travel industries.
As part of Gerry’s Group’s strong portfolio spanning ground handling, cargo services, travel and logistics solutions, Global Aviation Services currently…
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Over the past five years, several Asian countries have introduced or strengthened biofuel mandates as part of their strategies to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support agricultural economies.
These policies have varied in scope and ambition, reflecting each nation's unique economic, environmental, and geopolitical contexts.
Vietnam is set to implement a…
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TThe European Union has notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in European Union – Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia (DS618).
WTO members were informed of the appeal at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on 26 September. The panel report was circulated to WTO members on 22 August.
Indonesia expressed regret that…
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October 2023 marked the opening of Germany’s first public E20 filling station, developed by Mannheim-based CropEnergies AG.
The fuel has been tested extensively in a demonstration fleet, proving its suitability for everyday use.
Since opening, approximately 35,000 litres of E20 have been supplied, with no reported issues. The fuel is fully compatible with existing infrastructure.
It…
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For Amafilter®, which is part of Filtration Group, this year has been one of strong progress in supporting the biofuels industry with reliable, high performance filtration solutions. The biofuels sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by the global push for decarbonisation, sustainability mandates and the increasing complexity of feedstocks.
Producers are processing a wide range of…
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Southeast Asia accounts for nearly 8% of global jet fuel demand and thus plays a crucial role in contributing to the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply, which is essential for achieving global aviation decarbonisation goals. Influenced by international policy frameworks such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International…
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The global rise in energy demand has encouraged nations to seek renewable and locally sourced alternatives to fossil fuels.
India, Malaysia, and Indonesia have each turned to biofuels derived from their own abundant natural resources.
India’s use of pongamia seeds for fatty acid methyl ester production offers a nonedible oil source with strong ignition properties and a favorable calorific…
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Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three additional major airports in the United States.
The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles…
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Soybeans remain by far the most important oilseed crop imported into the EU, ahead of rapeseed.
While soybeans are primarily used to address the EU’s feed protein deficit, rapeseed imports help meet oil demand for biofuel production.
Unlike soybeans used for feed, this intended use requires the submission of corresponding sustainability and proof-of-origin certificates.
However, in the…
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Stephen Land, North-West Europe Lead, Exolum, explains why aviation is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history: its decarbonisation.
Against this backdrop, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as the most immediate and viable solution for reducing the sector's net emissions.
But while the focus is often on SAF production, its take-off requires logistics infrastructure…
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Repsol has signed a landmark eight-year agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) to supply renewable marine fuels at the Port of Barcelona, establishing an unprecedented long-term relationship within the cruise industry.
Beginning in the 2026 European cruise season, Repsol will offer a portfolio of renewable fuels - starting with biofuels and, from 2029, renewable methanol - directly…
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