by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
(Formula 1) Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL, and creates a broader
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
by Michael Wakabi (The East AfricanZawya) Under the mandate, all flights departing from EU airports will be required to load only the blended fuel -- African airlines will not get any concessions as the European Union kicks off the world’s first mandatory
(John Wood Group) John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood’ or ‘the Company’) has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the technology and business proposition of Vertimass, a company focused on producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. Vertimass has developed a proprietary technology called CADO, which is a single-step process for converting alcohols
(U.K. Department for Transport) What is sustainable aviation fuel? Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are fuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation over their lifecycle when compared to standard jet fuel. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks and can be
(Unite the Union) New union plan proves refinery could become bio-fuels hub for Britain - saving thousands of jobs; Grangemouth transition to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production would be a huge net zero achievement for Britain and also a vital strategic asset Unite,
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German measure to support Concrete Chemicals GmbH in the production of synthetic aviation fuels. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the European Green Deal and the ReFuelEU
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Radicle is a platform dedicated to promoting innovative and sustainable uses for corn. They have launched the Radicle Challenge, a global competition designed to identify and support entrepreneurs developing new technologies for corn. The challenge focuses
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) today (December 17, 2024) announced that Comstock Fuels Corporation, (“Comstock Fuels”), an industry leader in extremely high yielding advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable diesel, and
(Kilang Pertamina Internasional) PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) is taking significant steps to produce more environmentally friendly fuel products, marked by its recent partnership to process used cooking oil (UCO). In early December, KPI President Director Taufik Aditiyawarman and Heru Fidiyanto,
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to $14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing $8 million in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Gevo emphasizes the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by creating “carbon abatement” through their innovative processes. Their “Net Zero 1” project is a prime example, aiming to produce drop-in sustainable aviation
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer
(Parkland) Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Dr. Robert Graham, CEO of Ensyn, outlines the company’s Renewable Thermal Processing (RTP) technology and its potential for producing a range of bio-based products, including renewable heating fuels, gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, and
by David Minguez, Thomas S. Christensen and Sandra Winter-Madsen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The aviation industry’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 has placed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the center of its decarbonization efforts. While feedstock availability remains a critical challenge, Renewable
(Renewable Fuels Association) With certain modifications and proper implementation, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (“45Z”) could create important new market opportunities for farmers, lower fuel prices for consumers, enhance energy security, and reduce emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association wrote today in response to a
(Drax) UK-based renewable energy leader Drax Group (Drax), and Pathway Energy LLC (Pathway), a carbon negative energy company, have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million tonnes of sustainable biomass pellets each
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a strategy for accelerating the global transition to a lower-carbon economy, focusing specifically on the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentation deck highlights the need for systemic-level changes
by Lucas Smolcic Larson (Michigan Live) ... A proposed law introduced last year by East Lansing Democratic state Sen. Sam Singh, Senate Bill 447, would subsidize in-state purchases of the fuel for flights leaving Michigan with a tax credit of between $1.50 and
(Biofuels International) Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement. For all the ambitious words and targets
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This one is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
(Air Transport Action Group) Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders provides a global view of a truly global industry. Oxford Economics analysed the economic and social benefits of aviation at a national level in 85 countries, as well as 14 major regions / groups,
(Cleantech Group) SAF use for long-haul flights can eliminate 50% of sector emissions but will not be cost-effective for medium-haul, regional, or short-haul, which will benefit from hybrid and electric models -- Widespread use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could eliminate nearly
(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)) South Korea can lead the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry with its advanced recycling system and above-average waste recycling rate -- A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights
by Dave Melanson (University of Kentucky) The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) are launching a survey as part of a collaborative Biomass Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project, which is funded by
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, took the first delivery of sustainable
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Climatewire) An important element of a forthcoming clean energy tax credit is advancing as the Biden administration runs against the clock. -- A key part of the Biden administration’s plan to connect biofuel policy to climate-smart farming
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. expects to close early this year on a deal to acquire the ethanol production and carbon capture and storage assets of Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, for $210 million. Gevo
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) EE North America and the Office of the Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively develop green energy sites in Oklahoma. This partnership focuses on
(RES/Biobased Diesel Daily) RES, the world’s largest independent company in renewable energy, announced Dec. 3 that it has signed a sales agreement with the independent asset manager and financial-service provider Prime Capital AG for the Alby hydrogen plant project in Ånge,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Arcadia eFuels, a company headquartered in Austin, Texas, is working to develop and operate large-scale facilities that produce eFuels like eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. They believe eFuels are a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada, called the importation of used cooking oil a “very big risk” to the canola industry, undermining what
(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency
by Yackjaira Van Den Bergh (Phillips 66) Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), helping
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) New deep-dive videos about the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office's (BETO's) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) are now available to help users access and apply the report findings and associated online data resources. -- New deep-dive videos
(National Business Aviation Association) The pilot and director of corporate flight operations takes a proactive, holistic approach to aviation decarbonization. -- For Scott Evans, director of demonstration, airborne customer support and corporate flight operations at Gulfstream Aerospace, focusing on sustainability is nothing
(Edison Next) ... By promoting an ecological transition that favors the use of low environmental impact vehicles, we are also in line with the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development of the EU. In this context , green mobility brings
(Air Transport Action Group/EIN Newswires) The Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders report provides an in-depth look at the economic and social contributions of the global aviation sector. -- This report pays tribute to the spirit of the Chicago Convention, which has enabled connectivity
(easyJet/Biobased Diesel Daily) European airline easyJet announced in late November that it and Braathens Renavia, in partnership with Mana Group and World Fuel Services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the long-term supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for
(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed a landmark $86.2 million financial package to finance the construction and operation of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the first private
(TotalEnergies) On the occasion of the visit of the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Energy, Aramco,
(North Sea Port) North Sea Port and Ghent-based Terra Mater BV are collaborating with the Brazilian group Petrom to produce sustainable aviation fuel and basic chemicals. Terra Mater will utilize its proprietary 2X Alcohol-to-Jet technology, developed in Ghent, for this venture. Under
(Liquid Sun) The market for sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) is predicted to grow from €2 billion in 2030 to over €60 billion by 2050. Finnish company Liquid Sun aims to be at the forefront of this exploding market growth. Finnish technology company
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US Department of Treasury said it still plans to issue guidance before president Joe Biden leaves office next year clarifying how refiners can qualify for a new tax credit for clean fuels. The agency "anticipates issuing
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Most of the world's airlines are not doing enough to switch to sustainable jet fuel, according to a study by Brussels-based advocacy group Transport and Environment, which also found too little investment by oil producers in the transition. The airline
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
(Haffner Energy) Inaugurated today (November 22, 2024), Haffner Energy’s hydrogen production, testing and training center is about to start producing renewable hydrogen using its patented biomass and organic waste thermolysis process. The project, a laureate of the France 2030 and Territoires
(Business Oulu) French company Verso Energy is reserving a site for a new plant to produce hydrogen and synthetic fuels at the Port of Oulu, northern Finland. -- Verso Energy has already launched several projects in France to build hydrogen and
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
(Maersk) Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights Valmet’s expertise in biomass conversion, particularly focusing on transforming green waste into valuable biofuels. Valmet, a global leader in this space, provides a range of technologies and services, including BioTrac pretreatment and
(Invizyne Technologies) Project is part of the U.S. Department of Defense’s BioMADE initiative to support U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing innovations and workforce development -- Invizyne Technologies, Inc., (NASDAQ: IZTC) ("Invizyne"), a leading designer of cell-free, enzyme-based biomanufacturing systems to produce commercially important
(University of Oklahoma/PR Newswire) The $18.7M project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will research potential carbon storage sites. -- A team of researchers from across the University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, with industry partners, have been
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon
(The Hindu Business Line) ... Praj Industries is setting its sights on opportunities across sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biopolymers, and energy transition and climate action (ETCA), with ambitious plans to triple its revenues by 2030. At a press conference, Dr
DHL’s GoGreen Plus program is innovative in reshaping logistics to lower environmental strain. Aiming to redefine global transportation, the program integrates advanced solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which uses renewable resources like plant oils to cut emissions, along with carbon-neutral strategies and emission-tracking
(Money and Banking Online) THAI joins hands with PTTGC-OR to drive the Thai aviation industry into the era of sustainable energy, moving forward with the full use of aviation fuel or SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%, the
(Solarig) • The company is intensifying its efforts in the race for decarbonization, reaffirming its Climate commitments. This initiative comes ahead of the Final Declaration of COP29 in Baku, with a portfolio of sustainable fuel production projects that will avoid the
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) With new unleaded fuels coming to market, pilots are cautioned to avoid misfueling. -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), in association with the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative, posted a warning today (posted below
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
(TotalEnergies) In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation, given by Jesse Colangelo of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), outlines the Agile BioFoundry, a consortium of seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories dedicated to accelerating biomanufacturing. The Agile BioFoundry focuses on
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota -- A US$5-billion project close to the Canadian border will manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using low-value ag by-products and forest waste. DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable
(UK Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP) The Jet Zero Taskforce will serve as the driving force to make flying a cleaner, greener experience. -- Secretary of State for Transport launches new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the
(DHL Group) The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. -- 1-year deal for delivery of 25 kt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into Brussels; Expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction of around 80 kt
(International Airport Review) A new study reveals that American-made e-fuels, produced using surplus renewable energy and waste CO2, could significantly reduce aviation emissions, enhance grid resilience, and drive economic growth. -- A new paper from the Environmental Defense Fund, Intermittent Production of Electricity-based
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited with members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition in Washington D.C. this week, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th
(Sora Fuel/Business Wire) Combination of leading technologies is game changing in the race to decarbonize air travel which accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 4% of global warming. -- Sora Fuel, a venture-backed startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only water,
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
(SAS Group) In a landmark move towards a sustainable aviation industry, SAS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have signed a collaboration agreement to form a joint and united front, supporting Danish production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF). This partnership
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
(Sulzer) Sulzer solutions have been selected for high-quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The
(Government of South Australia) Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the
by Benjamin Storrow, Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser (Politico) The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail. ... The Department of Energy is racing to close $25 billion
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Implementation Framework Identifies Key Opportunities to Increase Biofuel Production To Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Rural and Agricultural Areas Across America -- An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.
(Cathay Pacific) Tri-party pilot will support Hong Kong’s use of innovative decarbonisation technologies and Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub -- HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) Vertiia is designed as a long-range, high-speed VTOL. -- The first free flight of an eVTOL that will be powered by hydrogen took place in Australia earlier this week. The Vertiia used battery power to do 50 vertical takeoffs and
(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
(SAS) SAS joins a collaboration between Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, in the presence of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Policy
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-profile European coalition has joined forces to urgently advance the production of e-SAF – sustainable aviation fuels produced by combining renewable electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide. Project SkyPower brings together 13 CEOs and more
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aircraft lessor Jackson Square Aviation and specialist financial services company Future Energy Global (FEG) have partnered to help generate investments needed to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Like leasing companies placing large orders for new
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aviation technology group SITA has expanded a partnership with the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) to develop a planning tool which helps airlines reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and operating costs, and more easily comply with complex
by by Jarrett Renshaw, Katharine Jackson and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden aims to finalize a rule on a clean fuel tax credit before leaving office on Jan. 20, a senior White House official said on Sunday. The clean fuel
by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) NBAA has hit back at a study on the environmental impact of business aviation it says relies “on a cherry-picked data set, flawed analysis and omission of key facts.” Last week the journal Communications Earth and Environment issued its report that
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader. ... Canada,
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Located
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Refinaria Riograndense, based in Rio Grande, Brazil, aims to produce 16,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Topsoe will deliver its HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ technologies, enabling SAF and renewable diesel production from soybean oil
Join distinguished leaders from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a deep dive into the new Sustainable Aviation Fuel Liftoff report. The Pathways to Commercial Liftoff reports aim to establish a common fact base between the public and private sectors
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial
(S&P Global) If there’s one sector at the forefront of alternative fuel hunting at the right cost to help meeting emissions reduction goals, it’s the airlines. To help foster the transition from an offsetting mechanism, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction
(Bioreneable Deployoment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Licella with the 2024 Innovation Award for their culture of innovation, which has led to the global commercialization of Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ platform, the world's most advanced hydrothermal liquefaction technology, for the
(Neste) - Neste and Air Canada have agreed on the supply of 60,000 tons (77.6 million liters) of unblended, neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for use on flights from Vancouver International Airport. - It marks the first time that
(Alfa Laval) Driving the global energy transition towards biofuels, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L.
by Richard Fontenot (Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation/NOLA.com) DG Fuels is deciding whether to build a $4 billion low-emissions, sustainable aviation fuel complex in the Moonshine area of St. James Parish. The plant, as seen in the rendering from La. 3127, would
(Johnson Matthey) - Johnson Matthey and Honeywell are combining expertise to provide a comprehensive end-to-end solution to produce fuels from a wide variety of feedstocks. - The new partnership builds on an existing partnership in low carbon (CCS-enabled) hydrogen. Johnson Matthey
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak) has announced that they have entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company (Shell). The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to
(AviacionLine (Google Translation)) Provincial deputy Joaquín Blanco has promoted a bill in the Chamber of Deputies of Santa Fe to reactivate the San Lorenzo YPF Refinery, transforming it into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. This initiative seeks to take advantage
(Travel and Tour World) Kazakhstan has announced its commitment to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a new collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The announcement was made during ICAO Week in Kazakhstan at a regional seminar titled
(Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association/PR Newswire) The Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association (ASAFA) officially launches today (November 7, 2024) in Singapore, with the goal of accelerating the adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) across Asia. Supported by pioneer members like Korean Air,
by Kylie Madry (Reuters) Two of Latin America's top airlines - Chilean carrier LATAM and Mexico's Aeromexico - are considering alternatives to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which remains in short supply in the region, as a means to cut carbon
by Miguel Orlando Alguero (el Colombiano (Google translation)) Ecopetrol completed a sustainable jet fuel production test in Cartagena, obtaining 32 thousand barrels of SAF from recycled oils. -- Ecopetrol successfully completed the first test of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its Cartagena refinery , a
(Interfax) KazMunayGas (KMG) and Axens have agreed to explore the possibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan, KMG's press service reported on Monday. The document was signed during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to France. According to the press release,
(International Civil Aviation Organization) The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan
by Sarah Samir (Egypt Oil and Gas Group) Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi chaired the founding assembly of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ESAF) Company via video conference, joined by Ibrahim Mekki, Chairman of the Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM), along
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Universal Fuel Technologies (UFT) highlights a technology called Flexiforming, a process that converts various renewable feedstocks into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a significantly lower cost. Flexiforming utilizes feedstock flexibility by processing
(Signature Aviation/Globe Newswire) Signature also becomes the first private aviation terminal network to commit to a permanent supply of blended SAF at six of the largest private aviation markets on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. -- Signature Aviation, the world’s
(Bangchak Corporation Public Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Thai petroleum and energy conglomerate Bangchak and Charoen Pokphand Foods held a signing ceremony Oct. 28 for a business sustainability cooperation agreement to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Under the agreement, Bangchak
(OVM Petrom) TAROM becomes one of the first airlines in the region to align with European sustainability standards; OMV Petrom plans over EUR 1 billion investments for the decarbonization of transportation -- OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by USA BioEnergy, a company focused on developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels from woody biomass, outlines their plan to build a series of 12 advanced biorefineries across the United States,
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The Inflation Reduction Act's "45Z" tax credit, starting in January, will offer greater federal subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions. The Biden administration could issue long-awaited guidance spelling out how the government will calculate carbon intensities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck highlights BioVeritas’s innovative approach to producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using a bio-based process called the BioVeritas Process™. The presentation deck emphasizes BioVeritas’s commitment to unlocking a wide range of feedstocks for SAF
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Heikki Malinen, president and CEO of Neste, said overcapacity
by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service News Agency) Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade
(HYCO1/PR Newswire) HYCO1, Inc. announces it has achieved a key milestone in commercializing its breakthrough CO2 conversion technology, already surpassing 1,500 hours of continuous steady-state operation in its first commercial CUBE™ Syngas system (CUBE™ stands for Carbon Utilization. Best Efficiency). The revolutionary HYCO1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation delivered at the ABLC Conference in 2024 highlights Green Star BCS’s expertise in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector. The company, with a global team of “Molecule Managers,” provides consulting services focused on techno-economic
(International Civil Aviation Organization) The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from Multilateral Development Banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank
(Deutsche Aircraft) Deutsche Aircraft, and Pratt & Whitney Canada, announce the conclusion of a series of five emission and contrail measurement flights on a D328® UpLift research aircraft using a fully synthetic Fischer-Tropsch fuel, preparing for the use of future sustainable
by Rob Gill (Business Travel News Europe) Budget airline easyJet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to trial a new corporate partnership which aims to “stimulate” the production of alternative aviation fuels. The two companies said the initiative would examine how airlines
(Alaska Airlines) After a successful test year in 2023, we're bringing back the opportunity for loyal guests to earn elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels. The program provides guests with the ability to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions
(J-Oil Mills/Biobased Diesel Daily) J-Oil Mills Inc. announced in October that, as part of its demonstration research to build and expand a supply-chain model for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using vegetable oils that do not compete with food, the company has
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
by David Kaminski-Morrow (Flight Global) Finnair has pushed back its long-term target for achieving carbon neutrality, fixing the timeline at 2050 rather than its previous ambition of 2045. The carrier disclosed the shift as it revealed that short-term plans to decarbonise its
(RMI) As climate leaders prepare to fly to San Jose for the VERGE Conference, sustainable aviation fuel certificates offer a solution to air transport emissions. -- Five-year contract will deliver 954 metric tons of carbon reduction; Equivalent of flying more than 1500 economy passengers round
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Indonesia-based chemical and infrastructure-solutions company Chandra Asri Group announced Oct. 28 that it has invested in TUKR, Biofront’s Indonesian used cooking oil (UCO) collection unit. TUKR handles the entire process from UCO collection, filtration, storage, and
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Amid significant drops or losses in income for the third quarter of 2024, three U.S. petroleum refiners who also manufacture renewable diesel provided newsworthy updates on their biofuel operations and market outlooks in recent quarterly
(Trade Arabia News Service) Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specialising in the physical trading of oil and gas, as well as a proven advisory service provider, has announced the expansion of its fully owned and
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota expects the sustainable aviation fuel industry to experience growing pains. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol near Lamberton says the technology needs to be right for ethanol facilities
(Greater MSP/Globe Newswire) DG Fuels announced the selection of a site for a roughly $5 billion manufacturing facility and hundreds of good jobs in Moorhead, Minnesota, that will produce 193 million gallons per year of low-carbon aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck reports on the use of algae in wastewater treatment and the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by MicroBio Engineering Inc., a company based in California and British Columbia. The report highlights the
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, was a moderator on a panel at the recent Sustainable Aviation Futures conference in Houston on Oct 3.Titled, “Carbon Accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Favored Feedstocks,” the panel featured Shawn
(Antara) Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani revealed that the government plans to bolster seaweed downstreaming by developing the commodity into biofuel for aeroplanes. "We are coordinating with the marine and fisheries minister (Sakti Wahyu Trenggono) for the process. We have the
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