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Dec 10, 2021
NBB welcomes ‘overdue’ proposed RFS volumes
Biodiesel News
Dec 10, 2021
Preem has shared plans to become climate neutral by 2035 - 10 years earlier than its previous target.
The Swedish fuel company announced that by 2035, it will have a climate-neutral business with net-zero emissions throughout its value chain.
“We are sharpening our climate target because we want, can, and must,” said Preem’s CEO, Magnus Heimburg. “Our generation... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 9, 2021
Renewable Energy Group’s (REG) president and CEO, Cynthia Warner, said the company is ‘encouraged’ by the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed Renewable Volume Obligations.
On 7 December, the EPA announced it is strengthening the role of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in advancing greater use of low-carbon renewable fuels with a proposed package... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 8, 2021
Eagle Bulk Shipping has successfully completed a fossil-free voyage in partnership with transport biofuels provider GoodFuels.
The 63,529 DWT bulk carrier Sydney Eagle was bunkered with GoodFuels’ advanced marine biofuel for the first time during its call at Terneuzen, the Netherlands. Eagle Bulk
Shipping’s carbon footprint is substantially reduced when using GoodFuels’... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 8, 2021
Praj Industries Limited has developed a new solution to process sugarcane into a new sustainable feedstock.
Sugarcane juice is a perishable and seasonal feedstock that cannot be stored for more than 24 hours.
Praj has developed a patented technology to process cane juice into conditioned BIOSYRUP® that has storability of up to 12 months.
This facilitates sugar mills... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 8, 2021
Verbio’s new biorefinery has begun operations in the US state of Iowa.
The first US industrial scale renewable natural gas facility using agricultural residues came onstream in Nevada.
After two-and-a half years of construction, the plant will produce 7 million ethanol gallons equivalent (EGE) of RNG with the completion of Phase I.
After the completion of Phase II... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 7, 2021
Sherdar Australia Bio Refinery has announced plans to develop a renewable diesel processing and storage facility in the country.
When fully operational, the facility aims to produce 500,000 tonnes per annum of renewable fuels with lower carbon emissions than conventional fossil fuels.
While the exact location has yet to be announced, the facility will cover more than... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 7, 2021
Germany's new coalition of SPD, Greens and liberal FDP agreed a coalition treaty that brings forward the country's coal phase-out date from 2038 to 2030.
The parties also plan to increase Germany's renewables target for 2030 from 65% to 80%.
Plans are based on power demand rising to a range of 680-750 TWh/year in 2030. Party leaders presented the agreement after weeks... [Read More]
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]
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