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Dec 7, 2023
Successful biofuel supply chain trial
Bioethanol News
Dec 6, 2023
The first test flight to demonstrate the potential for converting methanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) took place in Dubai on the sidelines of COP28 in the UAE.
Masdar, TotalEnergies, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, Airbus, Falcon Aviation Services and technology licensor Axens all contributed to the successful flight.
The Alcohol-to-Jet Synthetic Paraffinic... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 6, 2023
Clariant has announced it would be closing its sunliquid® bioethanol plant in Romania and downsize its operations in Germany.
After developing its sunliquid® technology, Clariant took the decision in 2017 to establish its own commercial sunliquid® plant in Podari, which began producing bioethanol in the second quarter of 2022.
In July this year, Cthe Swiss-based... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 5, 2023
Macquarie Asset Management will support the growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an initial investment of up to €175 million in SkyNRG.
This new investment led by Macquarie Asset Management’s specialist Green Investments team (MAM Green Investments) will support SkyNRG’s next phase of growth.
By 2030 SkyNRG aims to build its dedicated SAF facilities in... [Read More]
Other News
Dec 5, 2023
The boards of directors of Madison Bidco Limited and Velocys have reached an agreement concerning the takeover of the sustainable fuels technology company.
It has been reported that terms and conditions of a recommended cash acquisition by Bidco of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital of Velocys has been agreed.
It is intended that the acquisition... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 4, 2023
Alfanar has awarded Air Liquide an engineering package to support the development of their Lighthouse Green Fuels project located in Teesside, UK.
The project is one of the first projects underway in the UK aiming to convert biogenic and non-biogenic solid wastes and residues into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a large scale.
As part of the agreement, Air Liquide... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Dec 4, 2023
UK-based energy giant SSE has submitted proposals to transform its Tarbert Power Station in County Kerry in Ireland into a facility that operates on biofuels.
The energy company’s Irish subsidiary, SSE Thermal, submitted the application to An Bord Pleanála to develop the 350 megawatt power station.
The facility will initially run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 1, 2023
Neste and ENOC Group have agreed to collaborate to explore the possibilities of supplying and purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Dubai and the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the coming years.
Both partners are committed to supporting the efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from aviation in the region and recognise the critical role... [Read More]
Policy News
Dec 1, 2023
World Trade Organization's (WTO) dispute settlement body has agreed to set up a panel to review countervailing duties imposed by the European Union (EU) on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia.
Indonesia has requested WTO dispute consultations with the EU regarding the bloc's imposition of duties on imports of biodiesel from the Southeast Asia nation in August.
However... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Dec 1, 2023
The Royal Australian Airforce used sustainable fuel (SAF) for its jets as they took to the skies for the Newcastle Air Show.
The fuel was provided by the RAAF’s strategic partner Viva Energy and was made from sources such as oils, fat and waste. It produces up to 80% less carbon than the current range of fuels in use and will be used by the Roulettes.
Defence Industry... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 30, 2023
Cepsa, Maersk and Renfe have successfully completed the first test in Spain of renewable fuels in rail transport.
For 15 weeks, Renfe’s locomotives used more than 130 tons of HVO (renewable diesel) to complete 100 journeys between Algeciras and Cordoba.
This, together with the use of renewable energy along the rest of the route, made it possible to sustainably transport... [Read More]
Features
Nov 30, 2023
In the quest for a greener and more sustainable future, the maritime industry has found itself at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) decarbonisation strategy have set the scene for decades to come, in a critical transition for the shipping... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 30, 2023
Biofuel innovation start-up Kvasir Technologies has appointed René Østergaard Palne as its chief financial officer (CFO).
René brings experience in corporate finance, including international roles in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East and the Netherlands.
His background spans both conventional and green energy sectors, positioning him perfectly to advance... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 29, 2023
Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks.
The proposed project, located in East Texas, plans to produce a combination of renewable diesel and SAF at a production capacity of 3,000 bbl/d.
The project will contribute to reduce emissions in... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 29, 2023
Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) successfully landed at JFK in New York.
The flight carried Virgin's billionaire founder, Richard Branson, and a few others, and it later returned to London using conventional jet fuel.
Flight VS100 will assess how its use affects the flight’s non-carbon emissions with the support of consortium... [Read More]
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