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Sep 1, 2023
Pertamina to increase bioethanol blending
Policy News
Sep 1, 2023
The Malaysian government has launched the second phase of its National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR).
This was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and the NETR includes the implementation of a B30 biodiesel blending mandate.
This has a target date of 2030 for B30 biodiesel to be mandated “when POGO [palm oil vs low-sulphur gas oil] spreads are projected... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 31, 2023
Syngenta Seeds and Sustainable Oils have entered into a new agreement to sell camelina sativa (camelina) seed – an ultra-low carbon oilseed crop that can be used as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable fuels.
The collaboration reflects Syngenta’s strong commitment to enabling farmers to economically adopt regenerative practices around the world.... [Read More]
Features
Aug 31, 2023
Governments are setting ambitious targets for the use of synthetic fuels in the aviation sector.
However, clarity is still needed before the industry can step up to meet these objectives. Recent policy changes mean sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will become a reality within the sector’s decarbonisation efforts.
Over 21 gigatons of CO2 – this is the amount of CO2... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 30, 2023
More than 30 industry leaders and environmental campaigners have today urged ministers to cut duties on clean replacements for diesel.
In a letter to the UK Transport Minister Jesse Norman, they cite the “urgent imperative” to reduce harmful pollutants, with 1 in 20 deaths across the UK directly attributed to poor air quality.
The UK transport was responsible for... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 30, 2023
Cologne Bonn Airport has switched its diesel-powered ground fleet to run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel™.
Neste's renewable diesel (also known as HVO100) is made from 100% renewable raw materials and can power large and heavy vehicles such as the airport’s fire trucks.
In total, switching to Neste MY Renewable Diesel will allow the airport to save almost 3,000 tons... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 29, 2023
The European Union is looking at Africa to back clean jet fuel projects under its Global Gateway infrastructure fund, Reuters reported.
This is ahead of an anticipated boom in demand for environmentally sustainable air travel, an EU official said.
The EU has pledged to dedicate half of its €300 billion ($324 billion) infrastructure plan, seen as a rival to China's... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 29, 2023
Global soybean production in the running season is likely to amount to round 403 million tonnes, with Brazil, Argentina and the US accounting for 81% of that figure, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Around 402.8 million tonnes of soybeans are expected to be produced worldwide in 2023/24. The USDA lowered its July forecast by 2.5 million tonnes.
The... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 25, 2023
The downstream oil sector’s leading trade begins its new phase as Fuels Industry UK to demonstrate its evolving remit to champion low carbon fuels as well as traditional petroleum products.
Previously known as the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA), the change reflects its members' ambition to manufacture and supply the biofuels, low carbon hydrogen... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 24, 2023
Indonesia has being calling for WTO dispute consultations with the European Union regarding the bloc's imposition of duties on imports of biodiesel from the south-east Asia nation, Reuters reported.
The request was circulated to WTO members on August 15, the trade body revealed, adding that Indonesia argues that the EU countervailing duties and the investigation that... [Read More]
Policy News
Aug 23, 2023
US oil refiner Phillips 66 and grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) are in talks over a new biofuels joint venture, Reuters reported.
The aim is of the collaboration is to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The oil and corn-based ethanol industries, which were at odds for years over blending mandates, have increasingly become allies amid a series of partnerships... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 22, 2023
Gevo has announced that its Net-Zero 1 ethanol-to-jet project has been invited by the UUS Department of Energy to the due diligence and term sheet negotiation phase for a $950 million (€1.1 billion) loan guarantee under the Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Programme.
The invitation was based on the DoE’s determination that Gevo’s Net-Zero 1 Project is highly qualified... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Aug 21, 2023
China petrochem company Shandong Haike Chemical has selected Axens’ Vegan® technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by retrofitting its existing assets.
Vegan® technology is a second-generation hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) solution which processes up to 100% of any kind of lipid, including wastes from agriculture and food industry to produce renewable... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 18, 2023
Exports of oilseeds grown in Ukraine increased despite the war that has been going on since February last year and the associated restrictions that have been imposed.
Ukraine maintained its global position as main producer of sunflower seed in the 2022/23 season.
Although the 12.2 million tonne harvest was 5.3 million tonnes smaller than that of the previous season,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Aug 18, 2023
Peninsula has completed its first biofuel deal for Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line).
Peninsula delivered 700 tons of UCOME-based B24 marine biofuel to K Line’s oceangoing bulk carrier M/V Cape Amal in Hong Kong through local physical supplier Chimbusco Pan Nation (CPN) on 11 August.
Peninsula added that it will be taking delivery of its newly-built... [Read More]
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