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Nov 8, 2024
Repsol launches Nexa – its 100% renewable diesel brand
Bioethanol News
Nov 7, 2024
Avfuel Corporation has announced its expansion of blended sustainable aviation fuel across the south-eastern United States supplied from Valero.
The supply agreement with Valero significantly increases Avfuel’s volume and geographic access to SAF.
It will support Avfuel’s mission to continuously grow volume over the multi-year agreement. Like its existing SAF supply,... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 6, 2024
Western Plains Energy has upgraded its bioethanol production facility with a fully integrated Whitefox® membrane solution in a quest to become a net-zero emissions producer.
The solution enables Western Plains to achieve a 50% reduction in natural gas and steam; 25% increase in production capacity and a reduction in operational costs.
Together, this significantly... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 5, 2024
US biodiesel imports have been plentiful over the past few months and since 2022 import volumes have doubled.
Given the attractive price level, EU origins in particular have dominated.
Germany produces significantly more biodiesel than any other EU member state and consequently plays a vital role in supplying the US.
This significance is reflected in US import figures.... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 5, 2024
Biffa has completed its acquisition of Keenan Recycling, a commercial food waste collections provider operating across England, Scotland and Wales.
Keenan Recycling was established in 2003 and provides food waste collection services for businesses, waste management companies and councils, as well as operating a composting and biofuel facility in Aberdeen.
The acquisition... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Nov 4, 2024
OXCCU, a leading carbon-to-value company converting carbon dioxide into fuels has launched its first official demonstration plant, OX1, at Oxford Airport.
The OX1 plant represents a significant advancement in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
Through its novel catalyst and reactor design, the subject of over a decade of research at the University of Oxford,... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 4, 2024
Cepsa has delivered second-generation biofuels to Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) in the Bay of Algeciras.
For the delivery of 1,030 tons of Cepsa-produced B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, the Bahía Levante used 100% renewable diesel (HVO) while sailing and supplying the 2G... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Nov 1, 2024
The Malaysia government plans to boost sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production from the use of palm oil waste.
The country’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revealed the proposals as he outlined his plans for next year’s budget.
The state-owned oil and gas company Petronas will work alongside palm oil producers to develop palm oil waste-based SAF.
... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 31, 2024
The Canadian canola harvest for 2024 is expected fall just short of the previous year's level. With rising consumption and strong export demand, ending stocks are likely to decrease notably.
According to recent information by the International Grains Council (IGC), Canada's 2024 canola harvest amounts to 19 million tonnes.
This translates to a 1% decline from 2023.... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 30, 2024
The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year.
After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25.
The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city.
For the second time, the two-day event... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 29, 2024
Be8 has begun the construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil.
“Today, we begin turning a dream into reality with this new industrial venture by Be8 in Passo Fundo, which will bring development and opportunities to our region and provide another... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 28, 2024
At the recent meeting of the EU Energy Council, the sharp increase in imports of biofuels from palm oil mill effluent (POME) and the need for action to prevent fraud were discussed at the initiative of Ireland, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.
The Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Crops (UFOP) welcomed this overdue initiative, as the development was to... [Read More]
Biodiesel News
Oct 25, 2024
A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has saved six tonnes of carbon emissions on its first voyage using Scania-endorsed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
The lifeboat embarked on a 200 nautical mile journey from Fleetwood, Lancashire, to Salford Quays using HVO supplied by Certas Energy during its RNLI 200 ‘Coast To Cobbles event, which took place... [Read More]
Other News
Oct 25, 2024
The dates have been finalised for the Biofuels Conference and Expo as well as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit for next year.
After the resounding success of the two events this year, the next get-together will take place on June 24-25.
The event will once again be held at the magnificent Plaza hotel in the heart of the city.
For the second time, the two-day event... [Read More]
Bioethanol News
Oct 24, 2024
Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage
hub for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the Port of
Rotterdam.
The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce over 250,000 tonnes/year
of e-SAF, a non-fossil, synthetic fuel made from green hydrogen.
It will be the largest e-SAF
facility... [Read More]