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Jul 20, 2022
Carnarvon Energy makes progress with its renewable diesel project
Bioethanol News
Jul 20, 2022
Major research into sustainable fuel that could revolutionise the Royal Air Force and eliminate its reliance on fossil fuels has reached a landmark new stage.
The research, carried out by the RAF in partnership with British firm Zero Petroleum, and focussed on using synthetic fuel technology, was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow.
It will provide crucial... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 20, 2022
Boeing and Alder Fuels have formed a new partnership to expand production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Using Boeing aircraft, the companies will test and qualify Alder-derived SAF, advance policies to expedite the transition to renewable energy in aviation, and grow the amount of SAF for the global aerospace market.
Alder Fuels’ proprietary technology enables... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 19, 2022
Gevo has announce a new fuel sales agreement with Aer Lingus, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG).
The agreement provides for Aer Lingus to purchase 6.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo’s future commercial operations. Aer Lingus expects to commence fuelling its aircraft with SAF from Gevo in 2026.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 19, 2022
European shipowners and fuel suppliers have joined forces to propose amendments to the FuelEU Maritime.
EWABA has co-signed a joint statement advocating the best ways to improve the maritime proposal, currently being negotiated at the council of the EU and European Parliament.
The signatories, European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA), EWABA, eFuel Alliance,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 19, 2022
Mercedes have announced they will be investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of their commitment to reach net-zero by 2030.
The use of SAF – which employ either renewable or waste-derived materials – will help Mercedes achieve a near 50% reduction in the team’s air travel footprint for their race personnel, with flights currently accounting for over... [Read More]
Features
Jul 18, 2022
Assessing the state on biofuels development across Africa with any degree of accuracy or fairness is always a challenge, given the vastness and diversity of the continent.
The complexity of the task is even greater at the moment as the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacts on previous plans for Africa’s transition away from fossil fuels as the world seeks... [Read More]
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]
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Emerging Fuel Technology (#EFT) licensee Highbury Energy and #WBCEC are advancing a CAD $210 million (€129 million) indigenous-led biomass-to-fuels project in Fort Frances, #Ontario, after successfully completing a FEED study.
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#US #imports of #biodiesel and renewable diesel slumped to a decade low in the first half of 2025 after a change in tax credits for the fuels came into effect, the US Energy Information Administration (@EIA) said.
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