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May 25, 2023
Neste and World Fuel expand availability of SAF
Bioethanol News
May 24, 2023
Gevo celebrated a momentous achievement in the decarbonisation of the aviation sector as India successfully completes its first commercial passenger flight using an indigenously produced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend. AirAsia India flight i5-767, powered by a blend of indigenous SAF supplied by Indian Oil Corporation in partnership with Praj Industries successfully... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 25, 2023
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) expects the global soybean harvest to hit a record at 410.6 million tonnes in 2023/24.
This will equate to a rise of 11 per cent or 40.2 million tonnes from 2022/23.
If this forecast comes true, soybean production will see the sharpest year-on-year rise in 10 years.
The forecast is mainly based on significantly higher yield... [Read More]
Policy News
May 24, 2023
MEPs have backed draft legislation to improve product labelling and durability and to put a stop to misleading claims.
With 544 votes to 18 and 17 abstentions, plenary approved the proposal for a new directive on empowering consumers for the green transition.
Its main aim is to help consumers make environmentally friendly choices and encourage companies to offer them... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 24, 2023
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is collaborating with Shell Chemicals Europe in switching to HVO renewable diesel.
This is a significant step towards achieving its goal of reducing CO2 emissions by 25% by 2025.
The partnership with Shell Chemicals allows the firm to take advantage of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) renewable diesel, which is a sustainable and low-carbon... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 25, 2023
Vopak celebrated the opening of 16 new tanks with a combined capacity of 64,000 cubic meters at its Vlaardingen terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
The new tanks are designed to store waste-based feedstocks for the production of biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, and will help meet the rising demand for energy from renewable sources in Europe.
Vopak Vlaardingen... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 23, 2023
Avfuel Corporation took on the SAF needs of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), fixed base operators (FBOs) and flight departments ahead of the 2023 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE).
Avfuel collaborated with three of the industry’s major aircraft original equipment manufacturers—Dassault Falcon Jet, Embraer and Textron—to provide... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
May 23, 2023
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 and its logistics partners are working together to deliver the aspiration of a fully biofuel-powered European season following a successful trial this year.
PETRONAS said it was committed to a more sustainable future, driven by continuous technical innovation and pioneering the transition of the team and Formula One to a net-zero future.
Over... [Read More]
Policy News
May 23, 2023
bp is considering buying stakes in biofuel feedstock producers and investing directly in farming ventures to secure supplies as the global race for the low-carbon fuel speeds up.
Fuels made from vegetable oil, waste cooking oil and grease are expected to play a central role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions for the difficult to decarbonise sectors like aviation and... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 22, 2023
Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be available at Geneva Airport as a central component to the 2023 edition of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition from May 23-25.
Fixed base operator Jet Aviation will provide the fuel, which was delivered on May 19 just ahead of EBACE2023.
The event, co-hosted by the European Business Aviation Association and the... [Read More]
Other News
May 22, 2023
XFuel, a producer of sustainable drop-in fuels and carbon removal, has been awarded International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU and ISCC Plus allowing it to produce low- and zero-carbon fuel according to strict sustainability criteria.
XFuels’ conversion technology produces sustainable drop-in fuels for the marine, aviation and road transport sectors.... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 22, 2023
Velocys which was awarded a grant from the UK Government’s Department for Transport Advanced Fuel Funds of up to £27 million (€31 million) for the Altalto Immingham Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project last year has completed the work necessary to claim the first £7 million (€8 million).
In addition, as planned, the project has obtained the first tranche of private... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
May 19, 2023
Abu Dhabi-based clean energy company Masdar has signed an agreement with Airbus to support the development and growth of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Under the agreement, the two companies are to collaborate to develop SAF, as well as green hydrogen, direct air capture technologies, as well as supporting the development and implementation of ‘book and claim’ solutions,... [Read More]
Product News
May 19, 2023
As chemical manufacturers continue to seek renewable alternatives for fossil fuel feedstocks, bio-based ethanol is poised to be a crucial raw material in the ethylene value chain for products from jet fuel to bioplastics.
Various novel-shaped alumina catalysts developed by the BASF Catalysts Division in Ludwigshafen, in Germany, is enabling 99.5% conversion and >95%... [Read More]
Policy News
May 19, 2023
The Council on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (CoSAFA) has introduced its Methodology for SAF Environmental Attribute Transactions, a first step in establishing recognised procedures for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) accounting and auditing to support global book and claim systems.
The guidance details the information and procedures necessary for individual book and claim... [Read More]
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Kilang #Pertamina Internasional, a refinery unit of Indonesia's state owned energy firm Pertamina, aims to produce its first certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the first quarter of this year.
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