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Laurent Donceel has now joined ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association, as its new Secretary General. Donceel has significant experience in the EU policy arena focused on transport and energy, most recently as Director at Hydrogen Europe. He has also worked as acting managing director of Airlines for Europe A4E and held senior positions with public affairs…
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International commodities trader Alkagesta has announced record results for the first half of 2026. The news reflected continued growth in trading volumes, expansion into new product areas and greater activity across its international network, despite unprecedented volatility in global commodities markets. Revenue reached $3.5 billion (€3 billion) for the first six months of 2026,…
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EET Fuels has just celebrated 15 years of ownership and stewardship of the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex - one of Europe’s most advanced refining assets. In 2011, EET Fuels acquired Stanlow and committed to a long-term modernisation strategy.  Over the past 15 years, Essar’s £1 billion (€1.15 billion) investment has reshaped the refinery ensuring it retained its position as a critical…
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A new EuroPulse survey of 26,000 people across 24 EU member states and the UK has found that Europeans favour a transition away from imported fossil oil towards locally produced renewable energy, but want governments to ensure affordability. The poll, conducted by independent not-for-profit firm Project Tempo, concluded that affordability has become the defining issue in Europe's energy…
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Andy Burnham, the former editor of Bulk Distributor magazine which forms part of the Biofuels International stable of publications, has been formally sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His appointment follows the sudden resignation of Keir Starmer, who announced his departure earlier this morning citing “the need for fresh leadership to guide the country through a…
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E-fuels such as power-to-liquid (PtL) sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) are attracting significant attention. The production technology exists, but barriers remain for large-scale deployment. Central to overcoming these issues is the choice of production pathway. One of the most promising is the G2L™ process, which integrates Sasol’s Fischer- Tropsch synthesis with Topsoe’s electrified…
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The annual Biofuels Conference and Expo, held alongside the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Summit, drew to a close yesterday after two days of lively debate, industry insight and great attendance at Brussels’ Plaza Hotel. This year’s gathering was widely regarded as one of the most successful to date, reflecting the sector’s rapid evolution and its growing importance in Europe’s energy…
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A newly identified marine microalga called Sphaerica is set to bolster sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) feedstock supply, offering refiners worldwide a scalable, and independent oil stream for HEFA, SAF and renewable diesel. The growing SAF feedstock challenge For much of the past decade, the challenge facing SAF was how to produce it. Today, that challenge is changing. As HEFA refining…
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KROHNE bridges the gap between classical oil and gas expertise and renewable feedstock production through advanced process instrumentation. Yannick Farine, Industry Manager Biofuels and Bioenergy, speaks to Biofuels International. How would you describe the current situation for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and which dynamics are shaping the market most strongly at the moment? The SAF…
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The stage is almost set for the annual Biofuels Conference and Expo and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit that kicks off in Brussels next month. Biofuels International has firmed up a list of speakers who will take to the stage at the popular annual event. The confirmed speakers include managing director of CleanMotion Advisory Cornelius Claeys, Craig Winneker from ePURE, Niels van Velde, from…
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If 2025 was the year that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates around the world finally became reality, then 2026 will be the year when they need to truly get off the ground. To make that happen, we need to recognise that the SAF value chain is more than the sum of its parts. After all, SAF producers do not exist in a bubble; they won’t be able to secure investment or subsidies required…
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Anaergia Inc, through its subsidiary Anaergia S.r.l., has entered into a contract with Circular Renewable Evolution   (CREvolution) to supply its proprietary technology and equipment for an advanced anaerobic digestion facility, valued at approximately C$13 million, that will form part of a broader initiative dedicated to the recovery of degumming soil residues at a biorefinery site . The…
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Aida González Palomino, chief analyst, SGS Inspire, describes how last year was one of growing uncertainty at a global level with new tariffs imposed by the US on fuels, electric vehicles and its components from several countries. Subsequent negotiations with the US administration eased the level of tariffs for some countries. More sanctions were imposed on Russian energy and assets by the EU,…
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