Latest News
If you would like to use our search facility - please log in or register above.
The results below are recent news items.
The results below are recent news items.
In 2011 Brazilian state-owned utility company Companhia Paranaense de Energia (Copel) is planning to build a pilot-scale biodiesel plant in the state of Parana.
The project, known as Parana Biodiesel, will start out by producing 5,000 litres a day of biodiesel.
Copel has already made arrangements with the City Hall Jorge d’Oeste that will see it install a facility and recycle the residue…
Read More
Read More
In southern Queensland, Australia, the Dalby Bio-Refinery, Australia’s first grain-to-ethanol production facility, has been forced into temporary closure following severe flooding in the area.
According to Kevin Endres, chief executive of Dalby Bio-Refinery, it is not safe for employees to travel to and from the site.
‘The heavy rains and flooding has resulted in disruption to grain…
Read More
Read More
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-dumping probe into distillers dried grains (DDGS) from the US.
China is the world’s largest importer of DDGS, a by-product of ethanol production, for use in animal feed. Between January and November this year the nation is reported to have imported over 2.9 million tonnes of DDGS – an increase of 542% compared with the same period in 2009.…
Read More
Read More
The 24 December 2010 saw pure biodiesel derived from waste animal fats or vegetable oils exempt from consumption taxes, following action by China’s Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation.
The tax exemption has been introduced retroactively, effective from 1 January 2009. Consumption taxes paid on biodiesel from this date onwards will be refunded.
It has been estimated…
Read More
Read More
On the 4 January 2011 marketer and producer of low-carbon renewable fuels Pacific Ethanol resumed production at the 60 million gallon-a-year ethanol plant in Stockton, California.
The first corn grind occurred on 9 December last year and the facility is now operating at close to full capacity.
‘We achieved our goal of successfully restarting the Stockton ethanol facility in December 2010,…
Read More
Read More
Virent Energy Systems, a US, Wisconsin-based advanced biofuel technology provider, and biofuels and bioproducts firm HCL CleanTech have been awarded a $900,000 (€680,847) grant that will part-fund a project looking to demonstrate cellulosic sugars as feedstocks for drop-in biofuels and bioproducts.
The grant was awarded by BIRD Energy, a programme for US – Israel joint renewable energy…
Read More
Read More
A former fish farm in south Hillsborough County, Florida, US, could soon be home to a new biofuels plant, following a proposal from Mad Dog Mulching (MDM).
Carlos Macho, owner of MDM, and his partner Jason Davis are looking to build an ethanol production facility on the 120-acre site. Though still in the very early stages, the county’s Environmental Protection Commission issued a permit on 21…
Read More
Read More
Following its sixth annual report, the Federal Trade Commission has concluded that the ethanol market in the US lacks focus.
160 companies were found to be either producing the biofuels or likely to be producing it within the next 18 months. This figure was also stated in the 2009 report.
The nation’s largest ethanol manufacturer today makes 12% of the total US production capacity, up from…
Read More
Read More
Energy company Jatoil has executed a share subscription agreement with Sheng Run Holdings.
An Australian company owned by Chinese electric power and road infrastructure developer Li Xipeng, Sheng Run Holdings Group has been issued 17,144,888 fully paid ordinary shares in Jatoil at $0.04 (€0.03) per share, to raise $685,796. This placement represents 13.04% of the issued capital of the…
Read More
Read More
Finland could see its transport fuel sector made up of 20% biofuels by 2020 after the Finnish parliament approved the contents of a biofuel bill on 10 December.
Today Finland’s distribution requirement stands at 4%.
Should the bill be passed into law, motor fuels will comprise 6% biofuels in 2011, before gradually increasing and reaching 20% in 10 years’ time. The new law would be in…
Read More
Read More
Solar Acquisition Corp. has successfully established its wholly owned biofuels subsidiary B151.
B151 will be responsible for the production of B100 at a cost lower than that of rival biofuel manufacturers, before selling it on to downstream blenders and refiners. It will be blended with conventional fossil fuel-based diesel.
‘Biofuels derived from biomass and advanced biofuels are becoming…
Read More
Read More
Key German biodiesel producer EOP Biodiesel has declared bankruptcy following ongoing issues with its banks.
Production at the company’s Pritzwalk-based biodiesel plant ceased in October after a gear unit at its oil mill was damaged.
However it is thought that production could commence once again early next year after repairs have taken place.
Read More
Read More
The US Senate has approved the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. The legislation retroactively extends the biodiesel tax incentive through 2011.
‘The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) is pleased by the Senate’s vote to retroactively extend the biodiesel tax incentive,’ said Manning Feraci, NBB VP of federal affairs. ‘This will help ensure that…
Read More
Read More
In a bid to meet growing demand and renewable fuels targets put in place by the government, Canada-based biofuel firm Energy Innovation Corp. is planning to build a biodiesel production facility in Toronto.
When the plant comes online in 2011 it will be the first of its kind in the region, producing 10 million litres a year of biodiesel. According to Energy Innovation, the plant will be one of…
Read More
Read More
In Washington, US, the DoE is to award $30 million (€22.4 million) in a new round of funding for advanced biofuels.
The $30 million will be awarded to small-scale projects focusing on process integration that support the development of drop-in biofuels.
The key focus will be on those projects looking to produce biofuels and bioproducts from biomass. The new funding opportunity will support…
Read More
Read More
CONNECT WITH US
Latest Video
The hidden challenge scaling sustainable aviation fuel
In this interview, Yannick Farine provides valuable insights into the rapidly evolving market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). He highlights the key factors driving the rising demand, the current challenges in scaling up production, and the role that SAF will play in the future of aviation.
#Spain’s #Repsol is preparing to raise jet fuel output by 15–20% in response to mounting supply disruptions caused by the #Iran #war, which has unsettled global energy markets and tightened aviation fuel availability.
https://biofuels-news.com/news/repsol-to-lift-saf-output-as-iran-conflict-tightens-supplies/
#biofuels #SAF #aviation #output
#Nufarm Limited has expanded its strategic #partnership with #bp, reinforcing Nufarm’s ambition to scale sustainable biofuels and help meet growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (RD).
https://biofuels-news.com/news/nufarm-extends-saf-and-rd-partnership-with-bp/
#biofuels #feedstock #aviation #SAF
#Thailand has moved to restrict #palm #oil #exports as domestic demand for #biodiesel surges, a trend closely linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
https://biofuels-news.com/news/thailand-restricts-palm-oil-exports-amid-rising-biodiesel-demand/
#biofuels #feedstock #demand #supply #SEAsia #war #conflict
