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May 8, 2025
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Bioethanol News
May 7, 2025
Associated British Foods (ABF), the parent company of Primark, has announced it may shut down its Vivergo bioethanol plant in Saltend, near Hull, placing around 150 jobs at risk.
The multinational food, ingredients and retail conglomerate said it is in discussions with the government in an effort to safeguard the facility, which has suffered recent financial losses... [Read More]
Policy News
May 7, 2025
China’s exports of used cooking oil (UCO) to the United States — its largest market — are expected to plummet in the coming months, following the imposition of steep new tariffs.
As a result, Chinese exporters are redirecting shipments to Europe and emerging markets across Asia, according to industry sources.
Beginning this month, the US has implemented a 125%... [Read More]
Other News
May 7, 2025
Time is of the essence if you want to attend the Biofuels Conference or the SAF Summit in Brussels next month.
If readers have not done so, there is still time to register and to become a welcome addition to this two-day event.
Biofuels International has already announced a list of speakers who will address the Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 7, 2025
Fuel distributor Vibra has begun offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Brazil.
The imported biofuel is now available at its facility at Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de Janeiro, making Vibra the first company to supply SAF in the country.
Vibra’s terminal at Galeão recently received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC),... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 7, 2025
Heritage Aviation, along with Avfuel Corporation have introduced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (KBTV).
In celebration of the new offering, Heritage Aviation—the 100% employee owned fixed-base operation (FBO) and FAA-certified 145 repair station responsible for servicing the airport’s general aviation aircraft —... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 6, 2025
UPM Biofuels celebrates 10 years of successful operations at its Lappeenranta Biorefinery, the world’s first commercial-scale facility producing advanced biofuels from wood-based residues.
Since 2015, the refinery has been at the forefront of developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based fuels and materials, driving the decarbonisation of the transport and petrochemical... [Read More]
Policy News
May 6, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled a global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, which is managed independently by the newly established Civil Aviation Decarbonisation Organisation (CADO).
This initiative aims to connect airlines, fuel producers, and corporate clients, ensuring transparent tracking of SAF transactions and preventing... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 6, 2025
GRAMM, a collaborative industry consortium, announced its application to the UK Advanced Fuels Fund, seeking vital support to accelerate its ground-breaking Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project.
The GRAMM SAF project will catalyse decarbonisation of the UK aviation industry, while delivering significant economic benefits locally and nationally.
GRAMM's Sustainable... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 6, 2025
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, and OMV, Austria’s integrated chemicals, fuels and energy company, have signed an agreement to partner in the production of synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and other sustainable products.
Representatives for Masdar and OMV signed in Vienna a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate on future opportunities... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 2, 2025
Ash Creek Renewables has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University for a new high-performance Camelina seed variety.
Camelina is a low-carbon crop that grows with minimal inputs, supports soil health, and provides farmers with an additional revenue stream while integrating into existing agricultural systems.
It is increasingly sought after as... [Read More]
Other News
May 2, 2025
Biofuels firm TNE has started trading on the London Stock Exchange.
The first couple of days on the Exchange has gone very well for the Portugal-based company operating in the renewable energy sector, focusing on energy transition, biofuels, chemicals, and the bioeconomy.
TNE is positioned as a global supplier of state-of-the-art solutions and projects to enable a faster... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2025
Repsol has surpassed 1,000 service stations offering 100% renewable Nexa Diesel in the Iberian Peninsula - with currently 998 in Spain and 63 in Portugal.
This milestone confirms the company's commitment to renewable fuels, expanding the range of technologies available for customer mobility.
100% renewable Nexa Diesel is the highest-end premium fuel on the Spanish market.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 1, 2025
Swire Shipping has announced that three of its vessels serving the South Pacific have made the switch to B24 and B30 second generation biofuel blends.
The voluntary move supports Swire Shipping’s long-term sustainability ambitions and will provide more options to customers looking to reduce their emissions.
The three vessels involved in the biofuel programme are Apia... [Read More]
Features
May 1, 2025
HVO and SAF have led headlines in recent years, fostering a boom in renewable fuels reminiscent of the biodiesel boom of the early 2000s. In many ways, the biodiesel and ethanol industries paved a path for HVO, SAF and other next generation biofuels to find quick success.
Governmental regulations, subsidies and incentives have provided a crucial driving force for biofuels... [Read More]