Hundreds of delegates from the world of biofuels attended the European biofuel conference in Geneva. The two-day event at the Fairmont Hotel, in the heart of the city, focused on key policy areas including key biofuel market drivers, the long-term outlook for clean fuel as well as RED III updates and the impact of on biofuels. The event was organised by S&P Global Platts... [Read More]

The stage is set for the annual Biofuels Conference and Expo which will take place on May 16-17 – not long now. The event will once again take place at the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels, which so successfully hosted the conference last year following a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Other speakers will include Karl Fielder, the CEO Neutral Fuels, who strongly believes... [Read More]

The stage is set for the annual Biofuels Conference and Expo which will take place on May 16-17. The event will once again take place at the Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels, which so successfully hosted the conference last year following a two-year absence due to the pandemic. David Carpintero, the new director general of ePURE, will chair proceedings on the first of the... [Read More]

GIDARA Energy has announced the appointment of Dr Norbert Kamp as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective 1 May. Dr Kamp brings extensive experience in the renewable energy sector and is committed to continuing GIDARA Energy’s mission of helping to achieve decarbonisation of the industry. He succeeds Wim van der Zande, who is stepping down as CEO after the... [Read More]

As demand for biofuels increases globally CropEnergies is planning to build a plant for the production of renewable ethyl acetate from sustainable ethanol. The Mannheim-based company in Germany has decided that the location for the new facility will be at the Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park in Elsteraue. The supervisory board of CropEnergies has given the green... [Read More]

Save the date and put 16-17 May in your diaries. The Hotel Le Plaza in Brussels will once again host the annual event, which so successfully returned last year. Hosted by Biofuels International magazine, the event now in its 14th year, is aiming to build on last year’s successful event that was attended by hundreds of guests, delegates and speakers. In an ever-shifting... [Read More]

Growth Energy announced a new ad campaign calling on President Biden’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ensure uninterrupted E15 fuel during the summer driving season. The seven-figure campaign will include television and digital advertising in Washington DC and in major biofuel-producing states. “The clock is ticking, and we need the administration to act... [Read More]

SAS has launched two ticket types that include biofuel and will be available on all domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all domestic flights by 2030 and is making it easier for travellers to be part of the journey by launching tickets that include the maximum allowed amount of biofuel. Travelers buying... [Read More]

Gevo has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) to measure, report and verify carbon intensity (CI) through the entire value chain. This is inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to lower the carbon footprint of SIRE’s product portfolio. Utilising the Verity Tracking platform under Gevo's newly created Verity... [Read More]

LanzaTech Global that transforms waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels has achieved RSB certification. The company successfully completed the rigorous requirements to demonstrate its compliance with the requirements of the RSB Global Standard earlier this year. By achieving this certification, LanzaTech builds upon its commitment to delivering high quality... [Read More]

BioFlux® process technology for renewable fuel production, developed by Duke Technologies and licensed by Sulzer Chemtech, has been recognised for its leading cost-effectiveness and competitiveness by NexantECA’s latest report. The acknowledgment attests to Sulzer Chemtech’s prominent role and commitment in driving the industry-wide adoption of greener practices... [Read More]

The annual Biofuels International Conference and Expo is just over two months away with the industry taking centre stage in Brussels. Decarbonisation, net-zero and energy security will be some of the hotly debated topics on the agenda at the Plaza Hotel on May 16-17. Some of the speakers include Andrew Murfin, GM new fuels at Shell, Carlos Gaya, from Clariant, Praveen... [Read More]

Edible oils are an essential source of nutrition for people around the world. According to the International Food Policy Research Institute, vegetable oil accounts for approximately 10% of the global average caloric food supply. This means that it is second only to cereals in importance. Unfortunately, like other manufacturing sectors, the edible oil sector faces several... [Read More]

Emerson has launched its new ASCOTM Series 262 and 263 Biodiesel Valves, the first combustion valves certified for use with biodiesel blended fuel in industrial and commercial boilers in the Americas and Asia. These biodiesel valves make it possible for district heating and commercial boiler burner applications to transition to a more sustainable energy source, simplifying... [Read More]

The annual Biofuels International Conference and Expo is just over two months away with the industry taking centre stage in Brussels. Decarbonisation, net-zero and energy security will be some of the hotly debated topics on the agenda at the Plaza Hotel on May 16-17. Following on from the European Parliament’s recent target of 45% renewable energy consumption by... [Read More]

Sustainable aviation experts are set to descend on Amsterdam later in the summer to discuss how the sector can further embrace sustainability and move closer to their net-zero goals. The Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress event will take place at Hotel Okura in the heart of the Dutch capital on June 7-9. Delegates and guests will be able to listen to speakers highlight... [Read More]