Global output of oilseeds in the crop year 2022-23 is set to hit a peak of around 644.4 million tonnes - up around 7% year-on-year, according to USDA estimates. Global processing of oilseeds is also set to rise to a record high of 533.4 million tonnes, according to the most recent USDA outlook. This would be up around 21.9 million tonnes on the crop year 2021/22. Global... [Read More]

Maersk has entered into a green fuel partnership with US-based project developer Carbon Sink to help decarbonise its customers’ supply chains. This is Maersk’s eighth such agreement in the efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol. The parties have signed a letter of intent covering the development by Carbon Sink of green methanol production facilities... [Read More]

The next Biofuels International Conference & Expo that will take place at the Le Plaza Brussels Hotel in Belgium has been pencilled in for 16-17 May. This year’s event earlier in the summer proved a resounding success after several postponements due to the pandemic and travel restrictions saw it not take place since 2019. Hosted by Biofuels International magazine,... [Read More]

The debate surrounding whether the electrification of vehicles poses a threat to the biofuels sector has been raging for a while now. With more countries increasing their biofuel blends in their petrol – like the UK that upped it from E5 to E10 a year ago – this has helped producers increase their production capacity while assisting the transport sector to reach their... [Read More]

CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) officially started working together to research new technologies covering the process of converting organic waste into biofuels. The research group is funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Programme that addresses green transition and circular economy by proposing. The 42-month project held its kick-off... [Read More]

StocExpo, the largest and longest-running international bulk liquid storage event, is returning on 14-16 March at the Rotterdam Ahoy with a variety of exhibitors set to be present. More than 100 leading companies from across the world’s bulk liquid storage supply chain are expected to sign up and exhibit at the event. StocExpo provides visitors with cutting-edge solutions... [Read More]

Annual EU-27 rapeseed imports have significantly exceeded year-earlier levels. The EU-27 imported just less than 1.7 million tonnes of rapeseed in the first 14 weeks of the 2022/23 season. 
 This translated to a full 40% rise over past marketing year. Compared to the 2020/21 season, the volume is slightly smaller by around 1.5%. 
Naturally, the main reason for the... [Read More]

The new European Biodiesel Board executive was elected into post for the term running from 2022-2024. 
 Dickon Posnett, from Argent Energy, was elected as EBB President, together with the two vice-presidents and eight board members.
 Posnett is the director of corporate affairs for Argent Energy, where he helps to develop markets for renewable fuels through regulatory... [Read More]

Australian industrial biotechnology firm MicroBioGen has opened its new laboratories in Macquarie Park in northern Sydney. The labs will produce world-leading micro-organisms that are essential to industries including biofuels, alternative proteins, space exploration, sustainable human foods and animal feed. The facility was opened by the Assistant Minister for Climate... [Read More]

Everyone at Biofuels International has been saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on September 8. Her Majesty has dedicated a lifetime of service to the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and countries far beyond. We can all draw great inspiration from Queen Elizabeth who leaves behind a legacy of dignity, integrity, hard work and compassion.... [Read More]

A fire and an explosion occurred at an idled biofuel refinery in Canada last week. The emergency happened at the Braya Renewable Fuels refinery, previously known as Come by Chance, which has not been in operation for more than a year. The incident on September 2 at the facility in Canada’s Newfoundland and Labrador province injured eight people before the blaze was... [Read More]

Clariant has successfully priced its first green bond. The CHF $175 million (€181 million) green bond has a coupon of 2.717% and a 2027 maturity date. “The green bond issuance under our Green Financing Framework exactly fits our focus on sustainability as part of our purpose-led growth strategy. “We view this green financing option as a key contribution to sustainability... [Read More]

Herm has become the first Channel Island to commit to running completely on biofuel, ITV reported. It is hoped that introducing it more widely across the island could help ease rising fuel prices and the carbon footprint of islanders. Herm's ferry has been running on renewable biofuel since 2021, and the success of the move has inspired the island to convert all vehicles,... [Read More]

Bordeaux Airport has just become France’s first commercial airport with over a million passengers to permanently offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Three flights leaving from Bordeaux were refuelled with 30% SAF by TotalEnergies - Lufthansa flight LH1085 to Frankfurt, Air France flight AF7627 to Paris Charles-de-Gaulle and a medical assistance flight operated by... [Read More]

Cleantech innovator Celtic Renewables has announced the appointment of two new board members. The news coincides with the completion of the company’s first production facility in Grangemouth and the unveiling of outline plans for a second biorefinery in the north of Scotland. Brett Simpson has been appointed as executive chairman with Eleanor Bentley taking up the... [Read More]

Imperial College London is establishing a groundbreaking research institute dedicated to developing clean, safe and sustainable air-travel. Supported by a £25 million (€30 million) philanthropic donation, the Brahmal Vasudevan Institute for Sustainable Aviation will pioneer the breakthroughs and technologies needed to support the aviation industry’s transition to... [Read More]