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Feb 29, 2024
New SAF plant set to be built in Egypt
Features
Feb 28, 2024
The world stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy journey. December’s ground-breaking agreement at COP28 in Dubai marked a historic commitment to start moving away from fossil fuels, setting the stage for an intensified focus on renewable energy sources.
Biofuels, particularly sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are emerging as key players in this transition.
This... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 28, 2024
OMV and Ryanair have renewed their offtake agreement for 500 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The airline’s CEO Michael O’Leary and OMV’s EVP Fuels & Feedstock executive Martijn A. van Koten signed the corresponding agreement in Vienna.
A company spokesman said: “Also in 2024, we will deliver Europe’s biggest low-cost airline with our innovative... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 27, 2024
SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, has appointed Kent to carry out a technology licensing review for its first synthetic parafinic kerosene (SPK) production plant.
This announcement underscores the company's commitment to support the aviation sector with scalable, SAF options.
This is supported by a joint dedication... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 27, 2024
Poland has joined the ranks of EU countries where E10 petrol blend – containing up to 10% renewable ethanol – is available for motorists, helping reduce GHG emissions from cars.
Since the beginning of 2024 drivers of petrol and hybrid cars in Poland have had the option of choosing climate-friendly E10 at petrol pumps nationwide.
With the addition of Poland, 19... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 26, 2024
Vopak has successfully commissioned 40,000 cubic metres of capacity at its Sebarok terminal for blending of biofuels into marine fuels.
The existing pipeline system was also converted to a dedicated biofuel blending service.
Vopak's Sebarok terminal is located close to Singapore's eastern anchorage, where a large part of bunkering activity takes place.
Since 2022,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 23, 2024
Cepsa and Bio-Oils, a subsidiary of Apical, are beginning construction of the largest second-generation biofuels plant in southern Europe.
This facility, which will flexibly produce 500,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel (hydrogenated vegetable oil or HVO) annually, will allow the joint venture formed by both companies to double its current... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 23, 2024
The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has reacted to the Biden Administration’s decision to allow the sale of E15 year-round in eight Midwest states - but not until next summer.
In April of 2022, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin petitioned EPA for this step to protect the air quality of their citizens.
“As the saying... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Feb 22, 2024
Vitol Bunkers has taken delivery of its first biofuel bunker barge, the Marine Future, at the port of Singapore - paving the way for the company to expand its footprint in the marine biofuels market in Asia.
The addition of this specialised IMO type 2 notation bunker tanker to the V-Bunkers fleet will uniquely make it possible to supply biofuel blends including B24, B30... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 22, 2024
Growth Energy in the US has submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding the board’s proposed changes to California’s low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS).
Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement in response: “While California has its sights set on the future, the state continues to overlook a significant challenge that... [Read More]
Policy News
Feb 22, 2024
Singapore and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have announced the establishment of an IEA Regional Cooperation Centre, which will work with all countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate clean energy transitions.
This will be the IEA’s first office outside of its headquarters in Paris, France.
The announcement was made during the IEA’s 50th Anniversary Ministerial... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 21, 2024
Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of aviation decarbonisation with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
In line with the objective of achieving net carbon neutrality of aviation by 2050, this partnership aims to contribute to the reduction of the sector's CO2 emissions, in which SAF play a key role.
SAF supplied by TotalEnergies... [Read More]
Policy News
Feb 21, 2024
The European Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050.
The Commission recommends a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, launching a discussion with all stakeholders; a legislative proposal will be made by the next Commission,... [Read More]
Other News
Feb 20, 2024
Brazil and Argentina are set to maintain their shares in the global soybean market this crop year.
While Brazil's harvest is likely to fall just short of the previous year's bumper crop, Argentina is expected to double its soybean production.
Brazil, the US and Argentina are the world's main soybean producing countries, collectively accounting for 80% of global soybean... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Feb 20, 2024
Aircastle Limited has made an investment commitment to the United Airlines Ventures’ Sustainable Flight Fund.
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is an alternative to conventional jet fuel that, on a lifecycle basis, reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with air travel compared to conventional jet fuel alone.
Aircastle now joins 21 other corporate partners... [Read More]
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The American Coalition for Ethanol (@ACE) has praised the inclusion and extension of the Clean Fuel Production Credit — commonly referred to as Section 45Z — in the final tax and spending package passed by Congress.
https://biofuels-news.com/news/ace-applauds-biofuel-inclusion-in-big-beautiful-bill/
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