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Sep 10, 2018
Biofuel production pacts signed by NNPC, Chinese consort
Biodiesel News
Sep 10, 2018
Korean companies, Hyundai and LG are to construct biodiesel factories in response to the government’s effort to expand the domestic use of the fuel through its mandatory 20% blended biodiesel (B20) policy.
Antara News Agency reported that, West Kalimantan Governor, Sutarmidji, said that they “welcome the plan. The opening of the downstream business is... [Read More]
Other News
Sep 11, 2018
Virgin Australia announced the completion of a trial to deliver biofuel through Brisbane Airport’s fuel supply system.
This marks the first time in the country’s history that sustainable aviation fuel has been delivered through a general fuel supply system and marks Brisbane Airport as one of the few airports across the world where this achievement has occurred.
According... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 14, 2018
As reported by Vietnamese news outlet, Vietnam News, the country’s consumption of the biofuel E5 RON 92 topped 1.78 million cubic meters during the first half of the year.
This is a dramatic 31% increase from the last year, accounting for over 40% of all total petrol consumption in Vietnam.
In 2017, the biofuel E5 RON 92 had only accounted for 9% of the total petrol... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 17, 2018
In an official statement, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) claims that Indonesia’s expansion of 20% biodiesel fuel (B20) has reached 80% of its target.
The expansion involves the mandatory use of B20 as part of an effort to reduce the export of crude oil, which the ministry claims is a major factor of the festering current account deficit and the... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 18, 2018
Wilmar International has said that the implementation of the biodiesel programme in Indonesia has proven that there should be no concern that the use of biodiesel will affect vehicle engines.
After concerns were raised by Malaysian hauliers and automotive manufacturers on the implementation of the biodiesel programme in Malaysia, Wilmar International’s country... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Sep 18, 2018
Prominent US ethanol producer Green Plains has planned the closure of two plants in Iowa. According to Reuters, the plants are to be shut due to low profit margins.
Green Plains is the number 3 ethanol producer in the United States and has an annual ethanol production capacity of around 1.48 billion gallons. It has also invested in vinegar production and cattle feedlots... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Sep 19, 2018
The Chamber of Commerce in Brazil published an article detailing a public hearing where the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) will discuss the schedule for raising the mandatory ratio of biodiesel to diesel.
It is outlined that the government will be intending to understand whether the changes in ratio should be accelerated or kept to a slower pace.
In March 2018, it... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 18, 2018
Finnish renewable diesel producer Neste is exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastics as a raw material for fuels and plastics, according to a statement.
The company has ambitious goals for the project, aiming to proceed to industrial scale trial during 2019. Longer term, Neste’s target is to process annually more than one million tonnes of waste plastic... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 18, 2018
Cars and trucks used record amounts of biofuels in California in 2016, according to new figures. A total of 1.5 billion gallons were used, avoiding 14 million metric tons of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere. The reductions are a result of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which aims to reduce the carbon intensity of fuels in the state.
The statistics... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 25, 2018
Velocys intends to raise £6 million (€6.7 million) through a placing, according to an announcement from the company.
The renewable fuels specialist will place 60,000,000 new Ordinary Shares at a placing price of 10 pence per share. This represents a 0.52p discount to the closing mid-market price per Ordinary Share as at 20 July 2018.
According to Velocys’... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 25, 2018
Argent Energy has taken over the biodiesel production assets of Biodiesel Amsterdam, as well as associated tank storage and tank cleaning facilities.
The deal comes as part of a broader acquisition by biofuel producer Argent Energy’s parent company, the conglomerate John Swire & Sons. Alongside Dutch investment firm Parcom Captial, John Swire & Sons has taken... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Jul 25, 2018
A major new report has presented evidence claimed to highlight unnecessary Government caution over a roll-out of E10 petrol in the UK.
The Unwarranted Caution report has been published by the All Party Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol, a cross party group of MPs and Peers with an interest in promoting the benefits of the bioethanol industry and its products.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Jul 25, 2018
French biodiesel producer Avril’s plants are running at full capacity for the first time since June, according to Reuters. However, the company’s CEO says it could soon be pushed back to part-time operation due to Argentine imports.
The boost in production is explained by strong oil prices and a surge in biodiesel demand, Reuters reports.
Avril is Europe’s... [Read More]
Other News
Jul 25, 2018
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a variety of pathways for renewable fuel derived from sorghum as part of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) programme. This includes the use of sorghum to produce biodiesel.
Acting EPA administrator Andrew Wheeler signed the final pathway on 24 July.
“Today’s approval sets the stage for more homegrown... [Read More]
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