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Jun 24, 2021
Significant increase in rapeseed processing
Bioethanol News
Jun 24, 2021
Governor Kate Brown has signed an order clarifying the ability of retailers to sell 15% percent ethanol blended fuel (E15) in the US state.
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded Oregon for becoming the 48th state to approve E15 after the signing of HB 3051.
She said: “We applaud the state of Oregon and Governor Brown on clarifying that E15 is approved for sale and... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 23, 2021
Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of more than 75% compared to fossil fuels in 2020, according to newly certified data.
It was the ninth consecutive year in which EU renewable ethanol increased its GHG-reduction score.
The record-breaking figure strengthens the already-convincing case for renewable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 23, 2021
Port of Antwerp is converting a tug into biofuel propulsion – a world first.
The ‘methatug’ is part of the European Union-funded Fastwater project, which aims to demonstrate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable marine fuel.
The European Commission approved the project on 5 May, a decision that will help the port take another important step in its transition... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 23, 2021
A total of €130 million in debt and equity financing has now been raised for the the Finnish refinery company Fintoil biorefinery investment making it fully financed.
The biorefinery will be the world’s third largest crude tall oil (CTO) refinery in the port area of Hamina.
The financing consists of a€70 million senior green bond, a €10 million SSRCF (Super... [Read More]
Features
Jun 22, 2021
The UK’s leading airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers and air service navigation providers have reaffirmed their joint commitment to a net zero future for UK aviation, setting out a first set of interim decarbonisation targets that will act as milestones on the path to net zero aviation by 2050.
Industry is targeting at least an overall 15% reduction in net... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 22, 2021
The global aviation industry currently accounts for about 2.5% of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions (1).
A report claims that air traffic doubles every 15 years, with an 80% increase in the number of flights between the years 1990 and 2014 (2).
With that being said, global aviation emissions are projected to grow by 300-700% compared to the 2005 levels (3). This... [Read More]
Jun 22, 2021
The demand for rapeseed is set to get a boost after the German Bundestag passed a law to increase the GHG reduction obligation from 6% today to 25% in 2030 last month.
Existing biodiesel plants are expected to switch to rapeseed according to the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP).
In the short term, the demand for rapeseed oil for biofuel production... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 21, 2021
Repsol, Bilbobus and Alsa have launched the first pilot project in Spain to use HVO - a net zero emissions fuel.
Over the next four months, 12 buses in the fleet of Bilbobus, the Bilbao city bus line, will run on advanced residue-based biofuels.
HVO is an advanced biofuel that meets the European Union Renewable Energy Directive's requirements for certification as a sustainable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 21, 2021
Delta Energy has announced it will begin supplying biofuel bunkers in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region next month.
The company said it had been granted International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).
“Delta Energy Fuel Supply & Trading BV is now a proud member of ISCC and is dedicated to help reduce their own greenhouse gas savings and looks... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 21, 2021
Velocys has revealed that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been used in a commercial flight for the first time by Japan Airlines.
The flight from Tokyo to Sapporo was completed on 17 June.
This milestone follows on from the collaboration agreement signed with Toyo Engineering Corporation (Toyo) to commence the development of its commercial projects to produce SAF... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 18, 2021
The Swedish Energy Agency announced it will grant funds to KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Södra, Växjö Energi, SkyNRG, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and 2030-sekretariatet to continue research into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Växjö region in Småland, Sweden.
The funding will support the consortium to continue their study on an integrated Fischer-Tropsch... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jun 18, 2021
Tanker operator Stolt Tankers revealed initial results from a biofuel trial carried out by one of the company’s chemical tankers has been a success.
The 37,000 dwt chemical tanker Stolt Inspiration recently completed her transatlantic voyage partly powered by a marine biofuel produced from sustainable and certified feedstocks.
Stolt Inspiration bunkered the biofuel,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 18, 2021
Neste and LyondellBasell have reached a long-term commercial agreement under which LyondellBasell will source Neste RE.
This is a feedstock that has been produced from 100% renewable feedstock from bio-based sources, such as waste and residue oils and fats.
This feedstock will be processed through the cracker at LyondellBasell’s Wesseling, Germany, plant into polymers... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jun 17, 2021
Bentley’s Continental GT3 Pikes Peak racer is now in final preparations for the world’s most demanding and famous hill climb competition.
For its assault on Pikes Peak on 27 June, the car will run on renewable fuel, initiating a research and development programme that aims to offer renewable fuels to Bentley customers in parallel to Bentley’s electrification programme.... [Read More]
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