Jul 14, 2017
EIA publishes new Short Term Energy Outlook, makes predictions on effect of new RFS targets
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Jul 14, 2017
Biofuels are needed to meet the UK’s commitments to mitigating climate change, according to a new report requested by the county's government.
Second generation biofuels, made from wastes and by-products of other sectors, will be especially important according to the major new review of the sustainability pros and cons of biofuels by The Royal Academy of Engineering.
Titled... [Read More]
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Jul 13, 2017
Danish methanol fuel cell manufacturer SerEnergy has launched a commercial reformed methanol fuel cell vehicle with a driving range of up to 800km on a tank of methanol.
The engineers and mechanics at SerEnergy’s mobility development centre, located in Aalborg, Denmark, have developed a reformed methanol fuel cell (RMFC) vehicle based on the Nissan e-NV200 electric... [Read More]
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Jul 12, 2017
Following France’s recent announcement that it will take steps to restrict the use of palm oil in biofuels, Malaysia has said it may review its trade with France, and possibly cut down on buying French products.
Recently, Nicholas Hulot, the French Minister of Environment suggested measures should be taken to restrict the use of palm oil in biofuels to reduce deforestation... [Read More]
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Jul 12, 2017
New research shows that biogas generated from food and drink byproducts has growing potential as a low-carbon alternative to diesel in HGVs and other commercial vehicles.
Published this week, the study was performed by Aker Associates for British bioenergy company Clearfleau.
The focus of the report is biomethane generated by anaerobic digestion (AD) for use in the commercial... [Read More]
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Jul 12, 2017
A new biorefinery project has been proposed in the Atherton Tablelands of Queensland, Australia. According to a statement, the regional government is “throwing its support” behind the new multi-million dollar project.
The $60 million Atherton Tableland biorefinery could generate 130 regional jobs and also encourage diverse cropping in the region. The proposed... [Read More]
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Jul 7, 2017
France is set to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2040. The move is part of the country’s renewed commitment to the Paris climate deal under the leadership of new President Emmanuel Macron.
Nicolas Hulot, France’s ecology minister, has hailed the move as a revolution, according to the Guardian.
Addressing concerns over how France’s automotive... [Read More]
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Jul 6, 2017
The US Enviornmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed a proposed rule setting the minimum amount of renewable fuels that must be supplied to the market in calendar year 2018 under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme.
This includes setting the renewable volume obligations (RVOs), along with the 2019 RVO for biomass-based diesel.
The agency proposed a total renewable... [Read More]
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Jul 6, 2017
Biomass-based diesel producer Renewable Energy Group (REG) has announced that Daniel J. Oh has resigned as president and CEO and as a member of the company's board of directors. The resignation was effective 3 July, 2017.
"The board appreciates Dan's work in guiding REG to its position as the industry leader with sales of over $2 billion in 2016, as well as his willingness... [Read More]
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Jul 3, 2017
US-based Envia Energy has produced its first gas-to-liquid product at its Oklahoma plant with the help of Velocys technology.
Fischer-Tropsch products are now being fractionated to produce premium, renewable waxes, diesel and naphtha, meeting customer product specifications.
The on-site operations team has completed the debugging of several units of the plant - activities... [Read More]
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Jul 3, 2017
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy innovation engine, is making its “Investment Round”, for supporting and launching revolutionary clean energy innovations, open year-round to offer flexibility to businesses to shorten the journey from lab to launch.
During 2017, the Investment Round has already supported seven new projects in the fields of renewables,... [Read More]
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Jul 3, 2017
UPS has announced “aggressive” new sustainability goals to add more alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles to its fleet while increasing its reliance on renewable energy sources.
The goals, available in the company’s 2016 Corporate Sustainability Report, support UPS’s commitment to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions... [Read More]
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Jun 21, 2017
The government of Queensland, Australia has announced plans for a new biorefinery in the state. The new facility, which will be built and operated by US company Amyris, suggests the drive to attract biorefinery investors to Queensland is starting to pay off.
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, speaking in San Diego at the BIO2017 International Convention, said the... [Read More]
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Jun 19, 2017
Scientists in Germany have found a way to refine biodiesel so that it works in standard diesel car engines, according to an article appearing on Live Science.
Differences in molecular structure mean that biodiesel made from plant material burns at a different temperature to petrodiesel. As a result, only specially designed engines can run on pure biodiesel or blends that... [Read More]
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Jun 19, 2017
A decade ago, the production of renewable diesel began at the Neste Porvoo refinery in Finland. Since then, Neste’s renewable biofuels have reduced greenhouse gas emissions from traffic by more than 33 million tons. That figure is close to the total annual CHG emissions from road transport in both Sweden and Finland combined.
Neste’s MY Renewable Diesel has... [Read More]
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Jun 16, 2017
A waste to fuel start-up is preparing to move to the next level, following substantial investment.
British company Envirofuel has received a £250,000 loan from Lancashire Rosebud Finance. The funding boost will allow the company to expand its operations.
Envirofuel recycles household waste into fuel to minimise landfill. Aided by the new investment, the company plans... [Read More]
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Jun 15, 2017
Malaysian palm oil futures have recovered from a ten month low, following a stronger performance from soy oil on the Chicago Board of Trade and China’s Dalian Commodity Exchange, according to The Star Online.
Shifts and changes in the soy oil market usually have repercussions on palm oil, as both vegetable oils compete for a share of the global edible oils market.
One... [Read More]
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