Nov 25, 2022
DG Fuels signs SAF offtake agreement with Air France KLM
Features
Nov 25, 2022
Fossil fuel resources are dwindling. Production of biofuels and chemicals from renewable feedstocks is necessary to meet the energy demand in a world where fossil fuels are increasingly becoming scarce and more expensive.
The global attention for the alternative fuel to decrease the dependence on fossil fuels and reduce the carbon footprint led to biodiesel production.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 24, 2022
Avfuel Corporation and Atlantic Aviation have extended their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement to include continuous inventory of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM at all four of Atlantic’s Colorado locations.
While the two companies announced continuous supply of Neste MY SAF at Atlantic’s Aspen facility (KASE) in the spring of 2021, this agreement... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 24, 2022
Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) has released a new report card intended to create a complete picture of biofuels’ use impacts in the country.
The report card demonstrates which provinces are leading on emissions reductions in transportation and how poorly designed fuel taxation systems are raising fuel costs for fuel consumers.
The report reinforces the importance... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 24, 2022
Maersk has entered into a green fuel partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink to help decarbonise its customers’ supply chains.
This is Maersk’s eighth such agreement in the efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol.
The parties have signed a letter of intent covering the development by Carbon Sink of green methanol production facilities... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 23, 2022
Neste has delivered over 500,000 gallons (1,500 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
This SAF delivery was made possible by a close cooperation with LAXFUEL, the consortium of the airlines operating at LAX providing the jet fuel supply infrastructure for the planes at the airport. It is the first time SAF is... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 23, 2022
A retail business director said the firm’s move towards the introduction of HVO will have a ‘significant impact’ on cutting harmful particulates.
Circle K in Ireland has just announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will be fuelled exclusively by milesBIO HVO100 from early next year.
milesBIO HVO100 is a completely fossil-free biofuel made from waste, by-products... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 23, 2022
The UK government has with the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of biodiesel from the USA and Canada.
After reviewing the measures on biodiesel imports, which were transitioned from the European Union system when the UK left the EU, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) recommended that existing tariffs on... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
Shipments of German rapeseed oil declined in the 2021/22 marketing year, following three consecutive years of considerable growth.
At slightly less than 1.1 million tonnes, Germany exported about 22% less rapeseed oil in 2021/22 than in the previous season.
Nevertheless, exports exceeded the volume of the 2019/20 marketing year by 13%.
The Netherlands, which acts... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening a new chapter of greener transport in air freight.
Its customers can now choose sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and independent of the type of aircraft or airline used.
DB Schenker only uses biofuel which is certified palm oil... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 22, 2022
Lafarge Canada has begun a partnership with 4Refuel for the supply of renewable diesel in Canada.
Lafarge’s GVA aggregate, ready-mix, asphalt and construction sites have introduced the use of R50 across its diesel equipment fleet.
The standard diesel used in GVA prior to the switch was B5, diesel that contains 5% biodiesel and 95% petro-diesel.
“Reduction of fleet... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
An RAF Voyager – the military variant of an Airbus A330 – recently took to the skies powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The flight over Oxfordshire in the UK will help pave the way for a range of possibilities for the future of flying military and civilian aircraft.
The flight was a joint endeavour between the RAF, DE&S and industry partners... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
Scientists from NASA and Boeing have been testing whether an aircraft with engines burning different blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produce fewer soot particles than traditional jet fuel.
In its efforts to accelerate progress towards a sustainable aviation system, NASA is not only working to design the ultra-efficient aircraft of the future, but also to advance... [Read More]
Features
Nov 21, 2022
Cornelius Claeys, manager of renewable transport fuels at Stratas Advisors, outlines what attracted him to become involved in this sector.
What was your first job?
My first job ever was as a bartender, so I guess technically I was selling ethanol at the age of 15. My first grown-up job involved no alcohol at all. This was in Saudi Arabia, where I analysed the potential... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 18, 2022
The next Biofuels International Conference & Expo that will take place at the Le Plaza Brussels Hotel in Belgium has been pencilled in for 16-17 May.
This year’s event earlier in the summer proved a resounding success after several postponements due to the pandemic and travel restrictions saw it not take place since 2019.
Hosted by Biofuels International magazine,... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 18, 2022
The Indonesian Government, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) hosted the first Sustainable Vegetable Oil conference on the sidelines of the G20.
The conference highlighted the role of vegetable oils in global food security, and new collaboration between different parts of the supply chain to ensure going... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 17, 2022
European MEPs have backed plans to boost the deployment of renewables.
The proposal would accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants.
In their amendments to the Commission proposal, MEPs in the Industry, Energy and Research Committee shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from 12 to nine months, if located in the... [Read More]
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