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Nova Pangaea Technologies, the sustainable aviation fuel specialist backed by International Airlines Group, has appointed veteran cleantech leader Stewart Stewart as CEO.
Stewart brings 30 years’ experience in commercialising breakthrough energy and low-carbon technologies, and scaling venture-backed companies across the US and the UK. As CEO, he will lead the growth of UK-based Nova Pangaea…
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Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has announces changes to its senior leadership team.
Roeland Baan has informed the board of directors of Topsoe A/S of his decision to step down as president and CEO of Topsoe effective 31 May.
The board has appointed Elena Scaltritti, current chief commercial officer, as new president and CEO,…
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Crop plants were grown on just over 1.2 billion hectares worldwide in 2024. These include grain, oilseeds, protein, sugar and fibre plants, as well as fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
The largest share was used directly or indirectly, via livestock feed, for human nutrition.
The cultivation of feedstocks for biofuel production accounted for only about 7% of the cultivated land.
Most biofuels are…
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As stricter fuel regulations and pressures intensify for a solution to the rising greenhouse gas emissions, the maritime industry must comply. Cashew Nut Liquid (CNSL) is a byproduct of cashew processing and presents as a promising solution for renewable marine fuel.
This piece has been put together by Dr Raj Shah, Haile Mistry, Mathew Roshan and Gavin Thomas
This paper examines the benefits…
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MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM has signed a binding agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Ballestra Group, a global leader in the licensing, design and engineering of processing plants, as well as the supply of proprietary technologies and equipment for the chemical industry.
Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Milan, Ballestra is the holding company of a group comprising BUSS…
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Biofuels International wishes everyone associated with the magazine a happy new year.
Thank you for following us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2026.
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Moeve and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) have officially joined forces to create the first-ever Green Molecules Innovation Chair, a pioneering collaboration designed to fast-track breakthrough solutions for the energy transition.
The agreement was signed today at Moeve’s headquarters and marks a major milestone in Spain’s push towards cleaner fuels, advanced research and…
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The International Grains Council (IGC) forecasts the global rapeseed area at 44.1 million hectares.
This would mark an increase of 0.2 million hectares compared to the current 2025/26 crop year. In major exporting countries, the rapeseed area is expected to decline slightly, while other regions – especially Asia – are projected to see moderate expansion.
In the EU-27, the rapeseed area is…
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Rolls-Royce has announced that it is leading a UK-based research project designed to explore how sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be used to reduce not only carbon dioxide emissions but also non-CO₂ effects associated with aviation, such as contrail formation. While SAF is already recognised for its potential to lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions, the industry is placing increasing…
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Domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to meet 30% of New Zealand's jet fuel needs by 2050 could generate $1.3 billion (€0.64 billion) in Gross Value Added (GVA) and create 5,700 jobs, while also strengthening fuel security, according to a Cyan Ventures study supported by Boeing.
“The opportunity to secure New Zealand’s long-term aviation fuel supply, boost economic growth…
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The global push for cleaner energy is accelerating and biofuels are emerging as a cornerstone of the energy transition.
However, producing renewable fuels at scale is not without its challenges. From handling highly corrosive feedstocks to balancing capital expenditure and operational costs (OPEX), the biofuels industry must find smarter, more sustainable solutions to remain…
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Neste has celebrated two significant milestones this year - the 15th anniversary of its renewable products refinery in Singapore and the 60th anniversary of its Porvoo refinery in Finland.
Neste's investment in the Singapore refinery marked a pivotal milestone as the company’s first major renewable products focused investment in Asia and outside of Finland. In 2010, Neste’s refinery in…
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Alkagesta has become an official member of Suissenégoce - Switzerland’s leading trading association.
Alkagesta, a global commodity trading house specialising in petroleum products, fertilisers and biofuels, is proud to join the national association representing Switzerland’s international trading sector.
Suissenégoce brings together leading companies engaged in international commodity…
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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, highperformance 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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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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