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Jul 18, 2022
Africa faces rising energy demands
Biodiesel News
Jul 18, 2022
BP is aiming to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Australia by 2025 after converting its oil refinery near Perth to produce renewable fuels.
BP has not disclosed what volume it plans to produce, but BP's Asia Pacific vice president of low-carbon solutions, Lucy Nation, told Reuters output would depend on demand as the facility would be able to switch... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 18, 2022
The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has welcomed the ambitious RED III ITRE vote that took place on 13 July.
The European Parliament Industry (ITRE) Committee voted on its report on the revision of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), authored by MEP Marcus Pieper.
ITRE MEPs confirmed the role of biodiesel from all sustainable feedstocks to reach the EU climate... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 15, 2022
EU-27 soy supply is expected to rise this year again, following an expansion in production area.
Italy is seen to record the biggest increase.
The soybean output of the European Union more than tripled over the past 10 years.
According to recent information published by the EU Commission, the 2022 harvest is likely to amount to around 3 million tonnes, which would... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 15, 2022
The European Parliament has taken a positive step on EU renewable energy policy.
The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) voted decisively in favour of increasing the ambition for GHG emissions reduction in transport while leaving Member States free to use crop-based biofuels in their transport energy mix.
The ITRE position – adopted by a vote of 54 in... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 15, 2022
Exxon Mobil Corp revealed it has delivered the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cargo to Changi Airport in Singapore.
This is as part of a one-year pilot programme to test the new fuel for aircraft in the country, Reuters reported.
The cargo is a blend of fossil-based refined jet fuel from ExxonMobil's Singapore integrated refining and petrochemical complex and... [Read More]
Policy News
Jul 14, 2022
Industry committee members at the European Parliament have voted to restrict soy oil as a feedstock for biofuel production.
This action will place the crop in the same category as palm oil in the EU.
MEPs took the decision due to concerns over the environmental impact of soy cultivation in countries outside of Europe, Euractiv reported.
They believe this is a major... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2022
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 number... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 14, 2022
Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed an agreement aimed at expanding both parties’ sustainability partnership.
This joint effort includes an extension of Bolloré’s participation in AFKLMP Cargo’s SAF programme, which began in January for cargo flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and New York JFK airports.
This... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2022
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc has completed a $20 million (€19.8 million) equity investment in Fulcrum by SK Innovation - the energy arm of South Korea's SK Group.
In addition, Fulcrum and SK Innovation will work together to enter into an exclusive licensing agreement providing the opportunity to explore the possibilities of bringing Fulcrum’s patented and proprietary waste-to-fuel... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2022
American Airlines took possession of a batch of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at San Francisco International Airport.
For the first time in aviation history, a CORSIA-certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline.
CORSIA, or Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, is a carbon offset and carbon... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 13, 2022
Sustainable energy firm XFuel announced it has secured €8.2 million funding, laying the foundation for the commercialisation of its next-generation synthetic diesel, marine and jet fuel technology.
XFuel’s patented technology efficiently converts biomass waste into low-cost, drop-in fuel that can be used in road, marine, and aviation applications.
It uses feedstock... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 12, 2022
FutureEnergy Australia has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the regional Western Australia electricity company Horizon Power.
The MoU provides a framework for the organisations to pursue a strategic partnership on renewable diesel project development and production.
A strategic partnership with Horizon Power is intended to canvas a wide range of... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 12, 2022
Indonesia aims to implement a 35% palm oil mix in biodiesel, known as B35, by the end of July to help absorb excess palm oil supply.
The world’s biggest palm oil producer currently has a mandatory 30% blend of palm oil-based fuel in its biodiesel and the government has been looking at raising it to 35% or 40% to support the price of local palm oil fruits.
The Southeast... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 12, 2022
Intensive climate and energy policies, and a stronger focus on energy security in addition to the ambitious decarbonisation targets are encouraging investments into advanced biorefineries of 2G ethanol and biochemicals in Europe.
The Renewable Energy Directive (RED) II defines binding sub targets for advanced biofuels based on sustainable feedstocks like lignocellulosics.... [Read More]
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