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Mar 18, 2021
Velocys backs UK government’s push for greater SAF usage
Bioethanol News
Mar 18, 2021
Aviation leaders launch 100% SAF emissions study on passenger jet
A team of aerospace specialists has launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Airbus, German research centre DLR, Rolls-Royce and SAF producer Neste have teamed up to start the pioneering ‘Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels’ (ECLIF3) project looking... [Read More]

Biodiesel News
Mar 18, 2021
Biodiesel sales hit record high
The incorporation of biofuels in diesel fuel blends reached its highest level in the past year at about 3.025 million tonnes since the quota regime was introduced in 2007. The Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP) saw this as confirmation that the greenhouse gas reduction target, which was raised from 4 to 6% for 2020, would be easily met. The adequate... [Read More]

Biodiesel News
Mar 17, 2021
Oman’s new UCO to biofuel plant set to go live in months
Wakud is nearing completion of its plant at Khazaen Economic City, which will be the first facility in Oman to recycle used cooking oil (UCO) into biofuel. The plant, for which Wakud International signed an industrial lease agreement with Khazaen, is expected to be operational by June. The project will be implemented as a joint venture in partnership with UK company... [Read More]

Features
Mar 17, 2021
Taking to the skies with cleaner fuel
Shell Aviation is one of the few companies that has been a part of the aircraft industry for over 100 years. It has helped to drive progress through collaboration with some of aviation’s greatest visionaries, including supporting Louis Bleriot on his pioneering flight across the English Channel in 1909 and assisting Frank Whittle as he developed the jet engine. With... [Read More]

Policy News
Mar 17, 2021
Jet Zero launches €17.5 million competition to reduce aviation emissions
Net zero-emission aviation is one step closer following the launch of a new competition to support the development of cutting-edge facilities capable of turning everyday waste into jet fuel. The Green Fuel, Green Skies competition, which is part of the Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan, will support UK companies as they pioneer new technologies to convert household rubbish,... [Read More]

Biodiesel News
Mar 16, 2021
Aemetis plant in India to supply biodiesel for public buses
Aemetis has announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in Andhra Pradesh state of India has been selected to supply approximately 800,000 gallons per month of biodiesel to fuel public transport buses in the region. The arrangement with the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corp (APSRTC) is expected to be ongoing to meet the demands of a population of 84 million... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 16, 2021
Striving towards a biofuels future
Technip Energies is an engineering and technology company involved in energy transition. The company, with 15,000 employees operating in 34 countries, is involved in liquid natural gas, hydrogen and ethylene sectors and has a growing market position in blue and green hydrogen, sustainable chemistry and CO2 management. The company benefits from its robust project delivery... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 16, 2021
Air Canada makes significant investment in SAF technology
Air Canada has announced plans to invest $50 million (€42 million) in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This is part of its long-term commitment to advance climate change sustainability throughout its business. The airline has set ambitious climate targets to realise a goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) throughout its global operations by 2050. To reach... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 15, 2021
OMV invests €21 million to increase bio-blending levels
OMV Petrom has invested approximately €21 million in the Petrobrazi refinery in order to increase its bio-blending capacity. The largest energy company in South Eastern Europe, supplies fuels with a volumetric bio-content of 6.5% in diesel and 8% in gasoline. Following the investment, Petrobrazi has increased the blending capacity of bio-content in fuels from 200 kilotons... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 15, 2021
Neste leans towards Rotterdam over Finland site
Neste announced its intention to increase renewable production capacity in Europe and has now concluded a study concerning two possible locations. These are in Porvoo, Finland, and Rotterdam in the Netherlands where Neste has existing sites in both locations. According to the company, while there are many positive drivers for both sites, the difference between the costs... [Read More]

Features
Mar 15, 2021
Sustainable aviation fuel taking off
Biofuel is growing in popularity as an alternative source of liquid fuel according to its renewability, desirable chemical characteristics, and lower lifecycle emissions. Leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, aviation fuel consumption was about 343 billion litres per year, with just 0.015 billion litres coming from renewable sources. The aviation market's share of global... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 12, 2021
Dakota Ethanol hits 1 billion gallon mark
US-based Dakota Ethanol has surpassed the one billion gallon mark of ethanol production. The biofuels company began production in September 2001 and its 90 million-gallon-per-year facility in Wentworth, South Dakota, has reached the special landmark. “I’m proud of how Dakota Ethanol has been able to utilise and monetise its lower-than-average carbon intensity (CI)... [Read More]

Bioethanol News
Mar 12, 2021
E15 in US reaches special milestone
Growth Energy announced that drivers across the US have reached a new milestone - logging 20 billion miles on the road using E15. E15 is a 15% ethanol blended fuel and known to consumers at the pump as Unleaded 88. "In an unprecedented year, hitting this milestone is a huge testament to the benefits E15 offers drivers who use it and retailers who sell it,” said Growth... [Read More]

Biodiesel News
Mar 12, 2021
EWABA highlights fears over SAF blending mandate
EWABA has expressed its concerns regarding the expected diversion of waste lipid feedstocks from the road and maritime sector to aviation. The European association representing more than 30 organisations from the waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain said it was critical of a policy promotion measure such as the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate... [Read More]


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