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OMV and Ryanair have renewed their offtake agreement for 500 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary and OMV’s EVP Fuels & Feedstock executive Martijn A. van Koten signed the corresponding agreement in Vienna. A company spokesman said: “Also in 2024, we will deliver Europe’s biggest low-cost airline with our innovative bio-based SAF. This is good…
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The world stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy journey. December’s ground-breaking agreement at COP28 in Dubai marked a historic commitment to start moving away from fossil fuels, setting the stage for an intensified focus on renewable energy sources. Biofuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are emerging as key players in this transition. This year, the industry is…
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Poland has joined the ranks of EU countries where E10 petrol blend – containing up to 10% renewable ethanol – is available for motorists, helping reduce GHG emissions from cars. Since the beginning of 2024 drivers of petrol and hybrid cars in Poland have had the option of choosing climate-friendly E10 at petrol pumps nationwide. With the addition of Poland, 19 EU countries plus the UK now…
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SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, has appointed Kent to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic parafinic kerosene (SPK) production plant. This announcement underscores the company's commitment to support the aviation sector with scalable, SAF options. This is supported by a joint dedication to sustainability…
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Vopak has successfully commissioned 40,000 cubic metres of capacity at its Sebarok terminal for blending of biofuels into marine fuels. The existing pipeline system was also converted to a dedicated biofuel blending service. Vopak's Sebarok terminal is located close to Singapore's eastern anchorage, where a large part of bunkering activity takes place. Since 2022, Vopak has been conducting…
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has reacted to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the sale of E15 year-round in eight Midwest states - but not until next summer. In April of 2022, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin petitioned EPA for this step to protect the air quality of their citizens. “As the saying goes, ‘better late…
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Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, are beginning construction of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe. This facility, which will flexibly produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil or HVO) annually, will allow the joint venture formed by both companies to double its current production capacity.…
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Singapore and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have announced the establishment of an IEA Regional Cooperation Centre, which will work with all countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate clean energy transitions. This will be the IEA’s first office outside of its headquarters in Paris, France. The announcement was made during the IEA’s 50th Anniversary Ministerial today in Paris. The…
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Growth Energy in the US has submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the board’s proposed changes to California’s low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS). Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response: “While California has its sights set on the future, the state continues to overlook a significant challenge that it faces right now - …
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Vitol Bunkers has taken delivery of its first biofuel bunker barge, the Marine Future, at the port of Singapore - paving the way for the company to expand its footprint in the marine biofuels market in Asia. The addition of this specialised IMO type 2 notation bunker tanker to the V-Bunkers fleet will uniquely make it possible to supply biofuel blends including B24, B30 and up to B100, depending…
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The European Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. The Commission recommends a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, launching a discussion with all stakeholders; a legislative proposal will be made by the next Commission, after the European…
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Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of aviation decarbonisation with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). In line with the objective of achieving net carbon neutrality of aviation by 2050, this partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of the sector's CO2 emissions, in which SAF play a key role. SAF supplied by TotalEnergies can reduce up to…
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Aircastle Limited has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures’ Sustainable Flight Fund. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is an alternative to conventional jet fuel that, on a lifecycle basis, reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with air travel compared to conventional jet fuel alone. Aircastle now joins 21 other corporate partners who represent various…
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Brazil and Argentina are set to maintain their shares in the global soybean market this crop year. While Brazil's harvest is likely to fall just short of the previous year's bumper crop, Argentina is expected to double its soybean production. Brazil, the US and Argentina are the world's main soybean producing countries, collectively accounting for 80% of global soybean output. China follows…
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