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Jan 8, 2025
First delivery of lower carbon HVO100 to the marine sector in Asia-Pacific
Bioethanol News
Jan 8, 2025
SK Energy has exported sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Europe - marking a first for a Korean refiner. With the European Union (EU) initiating mandatory SAF usage this month, SK Energy has swiftly entered the market, establishing itself as a leading producer with its robust large-scale production system. On January 5, SK Energy announced the export of SAF, produced... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Jan 7, 2025
The aviation industry is one of the vital arteries that keeps the global economy ticking, but as a major source of carbon emissions it comes at a significant cost to the planet. Current projections estimate that demand for air passenger journeys could exceed 16 billion by 2050, placing further strain on a sector which is facing constant scrutiny, so it is essential to... [Read More]

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Jan 7, 2025
It’s the new year and Biofuels International will be hard at work preparing for this year’s Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit. A list of speakers who will address delegates at the corresponding events have been announced. These include Neste’s Cornelius Claeys, Ina Chirita from S&P Global, Bo Gleerup, from Nordic Green, Olivier... [Read More]

Features
Jan 6, 2025
The UAE has revealed the details of its National Policy on Biofuels, recently approved by the UAE Cabinet. The policy aims to support the country’s shift to clean and sustainable energy sources. The policy has been developed by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI) in coordination with its strategic partners from the public and private sectors, aiming to... [Read More]

Features
Jan 6, 2025
Fully scaled production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will enable the aviation industry to achieve its net-zero ambitions, but how to do this remains an unsolved challenge. At the same time, the last decade has seen intense innovation in the SAF industry, with major breakthroughs in production technology and new feedstock utilisation pathways. If these innovations... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Jan 3, 2025
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) said it was disappointed a bipartisan provision ensuring market access for E15 on a year-round basis was ultimately excluded from year-end legislation adopted by Congress. However, it said that the fact that Congressional leadership initially included it in the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government is an encouraging... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Jan 3, 2025
Ecoceres is planning to begin operations at its Malaysia-based biofuels production unit in the second half of this year. The unit, according to a Reuters report, will have a total capacity of 350,000 metric tons per year of biofuels, which consists of 220,000 tpy of sustainable aviation fuel and 130,000 tpy of hydrotreated vegetable oil. Used cooking oil and palm oil... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Jan 2, 2025
The globally-operating logistics service provider Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Programme - investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help cut emissions in aviation. The participation in the SAF programme has highlighted the duty Rhenus holds towards its customers to champion sustainability in the logistics industry. The Air France... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Jan 2, 2025
Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million litres) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. It is the airline's largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date. The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports through to February 2026. The agreement... [Read More]

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Dec 24, 2024
Biofuels International wishes a happy and restful festive period to all of our readers. Thank you for following us, and we look forward to resuming activity on 2 January 2025. ... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Dec 23, 2024
Moeve and easyJet have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate the decarbonisation of air transport by promoting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement gives easyJet access to SAF for six years, from 2025 until 2030, on the airline’s route network in Spain. Moeve produces SAF at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils. Álvaro... [Read More]

Policy News
Dec 23, 2024
Germany's sunflower harvest is expected to fall short of last year's figures. According to preliminary information by the German Federal Statistical Office, German farmers harvested around 134,200 tonnes of sunflower seed in 2024. This was down just over 21% on the previous year. The decline is mainly based on a 25% decline in production area compared to the previous... [Read More]

Features
Dec 20, 2024
Axens is leading the way in developing a diverse range of technologies for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a vital alternative to fossil jet fuel and a cornerstone of aviation’s decarbonisation strategy. SAF can be produced from renewable or waste-derived bio-based resources or through captured CO₂ combined with low-carbon hydrogen, generated using renewable... [Read More]

Features
Dec 19, 2024
On 14 August, Be8 announced the start of construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. Be8 is a global renewable energy company that implements new energy matrices through a circular innovation ecosystem. “We now begin turning a dream into reality... [Read More]


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