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Nov 16, 2023
DG Fuels selects Emerson to support sustainable biofuels production
Biodiesel News
Nov 15, 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]
Bioethanol News
Nov 15, 2023
Boeing and Zero Petroleum are to collaborate on testing and analysing the next generation of technologies to accelerate the supply of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
For Boeing, this represents another investment in developing SAF globally to reduce aviation’s lifecycle emissions.
Zero’s technology produces SAF from air and water. The hydrocarbon fuel obtains... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 14, 2023
Rolls-Royce has successfully completed compatibility testing of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on all its in-production civil aero engine types.
This fulfils a commitment, made in 2021, to demonstrate there are no engine technology barriers to the use of 100% SAF.
A ground test on a BR710 business jet engine at the company’s facility in Canada, completed the... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 14, 2023
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have announced their target of replacing 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030.
This decision is critical to the group’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Goh Choon Phong, chief executive officer, Singapore Airlines, said: “This is an important milestone in the SIA... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 13, 2023
Ferry service provider TESO is significantly boosting its sustainability efforts by transitioning to GoodFuels' sustainable biofuel.
The successful first delivery to the ferry, Ms. Dokter Wagemaker marks a new chapter in the longstanding successful partnership between FincoEnergies and the Texel ferry service.
TESO (Koninklijke N.V. Texels Eigen Stoomboot Onderneming)... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 13, 2023
Boeing has joined the Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany (aireg) - underscoring the company’s commitment to partner towards a more sustainable future for air travel and progress on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
aireg and Boeing are driving the development and use of SAS in the country.
“On behalf of the aireg board and our members, I am extremely... [Read More]
Other News
Nov 10, 2023
Fuels including biofuels have rigorous testing requirements that must be carefully followed to identify the presence of any contaminants and ensure operational efficiency for engines.
Maintaining fuel performance and preventing damage to equipment requires examining the composition and quality of a biofuel sample. PerkinElmer examines how innovative testing systems... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 10, 2023
Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector across California.
PTL Marine, a division of Pilot Thomas Logistics, is a leading provider of maritime fuel and lubricants, supplies and last-mile logistics.
Through this collaboration the state’s marine industry will have easier access to renewable diesel.
“Our partnership... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 10, 2023
Executive aviation provider Jetex has become the first to offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to customers in the United Arab Emirates.
Building on the success of supplying SAF at selected locations in Europe, Jetex will now offer aircraft operators and private owners the possibility of significantly reducing emissions whenever they operate flights from its flagship... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 9, 2023
Cornwall-based fuel distributor Mitchell and Webber is reducing its carbon emissions and improving its renewable fuel offering - thanks to support from Lloyds Bank.
Mitchell and Webber provides fuel to a variety of customers for a range of applications, including domestic heating.
As part of its sustainability efforts, the company sought to invest in its fleet to ensure... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 9, 2023
Lootah Biofuels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atmosphere Hotels Resorts to produce and supply biodiesel and provide waste cooking oil recycling services in the Maldives.
The deal was inked during the second day of the Dubai Business Forum, an influential global gathering of businesses and investors held from 1-2 November at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.
The... [Read More]
Features
Nov 9, 2023
Sufficient oxidation and cold stability is essential for the safe use of biodiesel (FAME).
The additives used must not have any negative interactions with the FAME itself or the base diesel fuel and its additives.
Only two antioxidants and one flow improver were able to pass the challenging no-harm tests in 2023 and be included on the no-harm lists.
Fatty acid methyl... [Read More]
Features
Nov 8, 2023
The aviation industry has been working on bio-aviation fuels since the late 2000s.
The first flight using bio-aviation fuel took off in 2008 - it was flown by Virgin Atlantic from London to Amsterdam. Since then, many more airlines have carried out flights using bio-aviation fuels.
In 2009, the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) which sets a cap on how much CO2 can... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 8, 2023
The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has become a new dedicated partner in the ALIGHT project.
Airbus has a unique expertise and will have a significant impact on the work in ALIGHT towards sustainable aviation.
Airbus has a vast experience within the field of smart usage of sustainable aviation fuels to reduce both CO2 and non-CO2 emissions.
In close collaboration... [Read More]