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The International Grains Council (IGC) has estimated global supply of soybeans to be lower - but still at a record level.
Although demand for soybeans continues to grow all round the world compared to the previous year, supplies have grown even stronger than previously expected.
In its latest report, the International Grains Council (IGC) adjusted its estimate of global soy supply 2022/23…
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TotalEnergies will start offering biofuels as a bunkering fuel to its customers in Singapore from next year.
A senior executive at the French energy giant told Reuters the company was determined to reduce its emissions in shipping swiftly.
The move would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by 20-25%, said Vice President Marine Fuels Louise Tricoire.
"We will be able to deliver…
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px Group, a leading infrastructure solutions business and operator of several critical UK energy sites, has been appointed operator at GIDARA Energy’s flagship biofuel plant in Amsterdam.
The plant, plans for which were revealed last year by GIDARA Energy and is due to become operational in 2024, is GIDARA Energy’s advanced bio-methanol facility and will convert non-recyclable waste into…
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The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is pursuing tangible decarbonisation efforts by using biodiesel in its fleet.
CCG has begun a biodiesel testing project in its bid to reduce carbon emissions.
This is in line with the Government of Canada’s 2030 and 2050 commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Following the award of a contract to procure biodiesel from Windsor, Ontario-based…
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Cepsa has started to produce advanced biofuels (2G) with used cooking oil at its La Rábida Energy Park plant.
The facility, located in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, is an important milestone in the company’s transformation towards a more sustainable energy model and its ambition to promote the circular economy.
These sustainable fuels can reduce emissions by up to 80% over their entire life…
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Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) has developed a provisional national quality standard for marine biofuels.
The port has also been developing a framework laying down conditions for biofuel supply for licensed bunker fuel suppliers.
Singapore has supplied approximately 70,000 tonnes of biofuel across more than 40 biofuel bunkering operations using existing bunker tankers.
This…
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Testing, inspection and certification firm Bureau Veritas (BV) has launched a detailed outlook on future maritime fuels in a new white paper, which calls for a “well-to-wake” (WtW) approach to assessing the climate impact and sustainability of alternative fuels.
This is one of the key conclusions of the white paper, which evaluates alternative fuels such as biofuels, hydrogen and ammonia,…
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Progress is being made at the site of Shell’s former Convent refinery where the oil and gas company plans to build a $1.48 billion (€1.48 billion) low-carbon fuels facility.
The project’s first phase will include a renewable fuels unit that would produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from plant oils, animal fats and used cooking oils. The company said it is close to…
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Carbon America, the first vertically integrated carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) super developer, has reached an agreement with Bridgeport Ethanol to develop a carbon capture and storage project in Nebraska.
The project will capture and store approximately 175,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) per year, equivalent to 95% of total emissions from the ethanol facility’s fermentation…
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Virgin Atlantic is joining its expanded joint venture partners, Delta, Air France and KLM by offering a sustainable aviation fuel programme (SAF) for its corporate customers.
The move represents a first for any airline joint venture and underpins a continued focus on sustainability across the four airlines.
The scheme has been specifically designed with the airline’s corporate customers in…
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Kevin Lucke, president of Chevron Renewable Energy Group, answers questions from Biofuels International following Chevron’s acquisition of biofuels producer Renewable Energy Group
On June 13 Chevron Corp completed its previously announced acquisition of biofuel producer Renewable Energy Group Inc (REG).
The rebranded business segment, Chevron Renewable Energy Group, will continue to be…
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Germany exported around 1.3 million tonnes of biodiesel in the first half year of this year, according to figures published by the German Federal Statistical Office.
Imports to the country amounted to a total of 755,539 tonnes.
The Netherlands, the principal EU marketplace for biodiesel, continued to be the primary trading partner, accounting for 40% and 48% of total exports and imports…
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation’s Sinopec Zhenhai Refinery obtained a bio-jet fuel airworthiness certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).
The first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be shipped shortly to the Airbus (China) Tianjin plant.
The fuel, derived from used cooking oil, will then be used for flights across China. This will mark the…
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Korean Air has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with major oil and gas firm Shell to buy their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The MoU will concentrate on the supply and purchase of SAF from Shell at the main airports in the Asia Pacific region as well as the Middle East for five years starting in 2026.
SAF is non-conventional aviation fuel derived from alternative raw…
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Clariant reached another milestone at its new sunliquid plant in Podari, Romania.
This was achieved by sending the first train with cellulosic ethanol produced in the Romania town to its customer.
Clariant, a focused, sustainable, and innovative specialty chemical company, produced the first commercial cellulosic ethanol at its new plant earilier in the summer.
The entire offtake was…
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Neste’s board of directors has approved a merger plan where the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Neste Engineering Solutions will be merged into Neste Corporation.
The merger took place on 30 September and it will only affect the Finnish operations.
The entire personnel, approximately 750 professionals, will transfer to Neste Corporation.
Contractual rights and obligations of Neste…
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