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Nov 23, 2022
Neste delivered 500,000 gallons of SAF to LAX
Biodiesel News
Nov 22, 2022
Lafarge Canada has begun a partnership with 4Refuel for the supply of renewable diesel in Canada.
Lafarge’s GVA aggregate, ready-mix, asphalt and construction sites have introduced the use of R50 across its diesel equipment fleet.
The standard diesel used in GVA prior to the switch was B5, diesel that contains 5% biodiesel and 95% petro-diesel.
“Reduction of fleet... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening a new chapter of greener transport in air freight.
Its customers can now choose sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and independent of the type of aircraft or airline used.
DB Schenker only uses biofuel which is certified palm oil... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 22, 2022
Shipments of German rapeseed oil declined in the 2021/22 marketing year, following three consecutive years of considerable growth.
At slightly less than 1.1 million tonnes, Germany exported about 22% less rapeseed oil in 2021/22 than in the previous season.
Nevertheless, exports exceeded the volume of the 2019/20 marketing year by 13%.
The Netherlands, which acts... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
Cornelius Claeys, manager of renewable transport fuels at Stratas Advisors, outlines what attracted him to become involved in this sector.
What was your first job?
My first job ever was as a bartender, so I guess technically I was selling ethanol at the age of 15. My first grown-up job involved no alcohol at all. This was in Saudi Arabia, where I analysed the potential... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
Scientists from NASA and Boeing have been testing whether an aircraft with engines burning different blends of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produce fewer soot particles than traditional jet fuel.
In its efforts to accelerate progress towards a sustainable aviation system, NASA is not only working to design the ultra-efficient aircraft of the future, but also to advance... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 21, 2022
An RAF Voyager – the military variant of an Airbus A330 – recently took to the skies powered entirely by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The flight over Oxfordshire in the UK will help pave the way for a range of possibilities for the future of flying military and civilian aircraft.
The flight was a joint endeavour between the RAF, DE&S and industry partners... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 18, 2022
The Indonesian Government, the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) hosted the first Sustainable Vegetable Oil conference on the sidelines of the G20.
The conference highlighted the role of vegetable oils in global food security, and new collaboration between different parts of the supply chain to ensure going... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 18, 2022
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]
Biodiesel News
Nov 17, 2022
Neste has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets in the US from Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings.
The transaction includes shares in SeQuential Environmental Services and Pure as well as a UCO processing plant in Salem, Oregon.
Matti Lehmus, president and CEO of Neste, said: “This acquisition further strengthens... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 17, 2022
DPD will switch its entire diesel HGV fleet to Gd+ HVO in conjunction with integrated energy provider Essar and Green Biofuels.
Gd+ HVO is a direct drop-in replacement for diesel, developed by Green Biofuels and is defined as renewable and sustainable under the EU's RED II legislation.
Gd+ HVO can be used in any diesel engine without the need for modifications or capital... [Read More]
Policy News
Nov 17, 2022
European MEPs have backed plans to boost the deployment of renewables.
The proposal would accelerate the procedure to grant permits for new renewable energy power plants.
In their amendments to the Commission proposal, MEPs in the Industry, Energy and Research Committee shortened the maximum period to approve new installations from 12 to nine months, if located in the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 16, 2022
Mitsui OSK Lines, has announced that its group company, Aquarius LNG Shipping, has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, Papua, using biofuel.
Approximately 1,500 tons of biofuel was supplied by ExxonMobil Marine Limited on the vessel at the Port of Singapore.
The biofuel is expected to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The marine biofuel used is... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2022
Sulzer Chemtech will support Vandelay Ventures in the construction of a production facility for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and renewable diesel.
Sabah Maju Jaya Renewable Energy Industrial Complex (SMJREIC) in Sapangar Bay, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, will be able to produce 250,000 tonnes of renewable fuels per year while maintaining low emissions with this partnership.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 16, 2022
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) has announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is planning to build a biofuel refinery.
NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery, which is expected to begin production at the Port Westward, Oregon, facility in 2026.
At full capacity, it is expected to produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of... [Read More]
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