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Dec 7, 2021
Germany to end reliance on coal by 2030
Biodiesel News
Dec 7, 2021
LRE Petroleum received letter of intent (LOI) from Indian Oil to set up biodiesel manufacturing plant in India.
The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas (MPNG) announced the National Biofuels Policy back in 2018, which has a target of 5% blending of biodiesel with conventional diesel by 2030.
LRE Petroleum is expected to produce at least 4 million litres of biodiesel... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 6, 2021
GoodFuels and Renewable Energy Group (REG) have entered a long term agreement for the supply and development of sustainable marine biofuel solutions for the shipping industry.
With REG’s expertise in biofuels, both companies are playing an important role in enabling the decarbonisation efforts for shipping companies.
For REG, the agreement is a clear signal of the... [Read More]
Features
Dec 6, 2021
On 15-16 March the Biofuels International Conference & Expo will take place at the Le Plaza Brussels Hotel in in Belgium. Hosted by Biofuels International magazine, the event is now in its 13th year and is well established as a vital go to event on the biofuels calendar.
It will, of course, be the first conference since the COVID-19 pandemic forced the 2020 event... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 6, 2021
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the State of Oregon for finalising its rule to allow the sale of a 15% ethanol blend (E15) throughout the state.
The rule will take effect in the new year.
“Access to higher blends of renewable fuels is a win for Oregon drivers and the environment. By allowing for the sale of E15, Oregon is taking its commitment to addressing... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 3, 2021
British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66.
Thousands of tonnes of SAF will be produced for the first time in the UK at the Phillips 66 Humber Refinery, near Immingham, and will be supplied to British Airways to power a... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 3, 2021
Pratt & Whitney has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer to collaborate on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) studies.
Technical teams from the two companies will engage to define an integrated ground and flight test plan for 100% SAF in a GTF-powered Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
The initiative reflects Pratt & Whitney’s and Embraer’s shared... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 3, 2021
Indonesia will need to increase the bio-content of its palm oil-based biodiesel to 40% by 2024 or risk missing its renewable energy targets.
Indonesia has a mandatory biodiesel programme with 30% palm oil content known as B30, Reuters reported.
Longstanding plans to increase the palm content to 40% by 2021 were delayed due to cheaper fuel costs and record high palm prices.
"The... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 3, 2021
OMV and Austrian Airlines (AUA) have begun producing and using regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Austria.
The two companies have agreed on the production and fuelling of 1,500 metric tonnes of SAF in the coming year.
The sustainable fuel is produced at the OMV Schwechat Refinery by co-processing Austrian used cooking oil in the fuel production process.
This... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 2, 2021
Around 104,000 tonnes of soybeans were harvested in Germany in 2021 - the largest quantity ever, the latest statistics reveal.
According to the German Federal Statistical Office, after the cold spring had only allowed for a slow start to the growth period, growing conditions were just about optimal in the summer and early autumn.
This led to a boost in soybean yields... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 2, 2021
K-Line has successfully concluded a trial using marine biofuel.
The Japanese shipping major used the biofuel, supplied by BP, on its car carrier Polaris Highway.
The fuel was delivered to the vessel at the Dutch port of Flushing on 6 November before the trial was conducted.
The project was part of the global shipping firm’s efforts to meet the latest decarbonisation... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 2, 2021
United has flown an aircraft full of passengers using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The demonstration flight – which departed with more than 100 passengers from Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport to Washington DC’s Reagan National Airport – was a new United 737 MAX 8 and used 500 gallons of SAF in one engine.
The same amount of conventional jet... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 1, 2021
Members of the oneworld Alliance intend to purchase more than 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable fuels company Aemetis.
This is for their operations at San Francisco International Airport further signifying the alliance’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Once finalised, the agreements will cover the delivery of... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 1, 2021
Jamaica’s Ministry of Transport and Mining is partnering with small farmers to boost castor oil plant cultivation to increase biodiesel production.
Minister Robert Montague said that the Ministry will be moving to secure some 5,000 acres of “unclaimed lands” to commence growing the castor plant.
Montague said that the Caribbean country has the capacity to manufacture... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 1, 2021
The CEO of Heathrow airport said the only way to get to net zero aviation by 2050 was to change the fuel used in existing planes from kerosene to Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
John Holland-Kaye made the comments after attending the COP26 UN Climate Summit in Glasgow in November.
He said: “You can blend SAF with kerosene in existing planes, so the faster you scale... [Read More]
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