(North Africa Post) Moroccan utility system construction company ‘Falcon Capital Dakhla’ has signed a partnership deal with French HDF Energy to build a green hydrogen production plant for a total investment of $2 billion in the kingdom coastal region of Dakhla. Dubbed
(Energy Global) Lhyfe has expanded its UK operation to Sheffield, South Yorkshire with the aim of accelerating the roll-out of the environmentally friendly gas across the region. The France-based multinational opened the office to identify opportunities to deploy production facilities to
by Poppy Clements (Hydrocarbon Engineering) Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d'Ivoire, ANADER and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire. The pilot aims to dramatically reduce emissions from public transport and create
(Tree Enegy Solutions) Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen, widely referred to as e-methane in Japan), and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Gas),
(AGQM) 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
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
(Market Screener) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Flexens, and Lhyfe have formed a partnership for the development and construction of an ambitious integrated energy island solution enabling large-scale offshore wind, green hydrogen production, and other local anchored value creating activities on Åland. CIP, through
(Airbus) easyJet has become the first airline in the world to sign a contract with Airbus for its carbon-removal initiative. Available through the Airbus Carbon Capture Offer, the technology uses Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS), to offer airlines worldwide
(Biofuels International) SATORP completes MENA region’s first conversion of UCO into SAF -- SATORP, a platform jointly owned by Aramco (62.5 %) and TotalEnergies (37.5 %), has for the first time in the region successfully converted used cooking oil through coprocessing into
(Biofuels International) Ball Beverage Packaging and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) have announced a new UK trial of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) part fuelled vehicles. A 12-month trial began in October which could reduce supply chain CO2e emissions by around 300 tonnes per
(Airbus) Airbus will renew the entire fleet of chartered vessels that transport aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States with three modern, low-emission roll-on/roll-off vessels, supported by wind-assisted propulsion. Airbus has commissioned shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to build,
(European Commission) ... European Commission President Von der Leyen and the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani have launched a new Team Europe Initiative, as part of the EU's positive Global Gateway offer, to support investment in the energy transition and
(Lhyfe) • This site will be the biggest green and renewable hydrogen production site in eastern Ile de France (production capacity of two tonnes per day and installed capacity of 5MW) and the first in the region to offer hydrogen delivery
by River Davis (Wall Street Journal) Akio Toyoda’s comments come amid cooling U.S. demand and a price war with China -- Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, when asked about electric-vehicle challenges including a recent lull in U.S. demand, said the industry was coming to
by John Ainger and Samuel Stolton (Bloomberg/Windsor Star) The European Union is backing its commitment to spur a nascent hydrogen market in the region by unlocking billions of euros of funding for cross-border infrastructure projects, a move environmental groups fear could
by Gaulthier Blangez* (Time to Fly and Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA, in collaboration with Time to Fly, is proud to publish a guide to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for a general audience, for corporations working on ESG (environment, social and
by Yang, H., Ciais, P., Frappart, F. et al (Nature Geoscience) Changes in terrestrial carbon storage under environmental and land-use changes remain a critical source of uncertainty in regional and global carbon budgets. We generated global maps of annual live vegetation biomass using
(Renewables Now) Korean steelmaker POSCO (KRX:005490) have agreed to carry out a pre-feasibility study for a green hydrogen project in the Pilbara region of the Australian state of Western Australia. The project aims to supply green hydrogen to POSCO’s proposed Hot Briquetted
(Lhyfe) In Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Lhyfe will produce up to 4 tonnes per day of green hydrogen (about 1,000 tonnes per year) based on 10 MW installed capacity; This will be Lhyfe’s 1st large production plant outside of France -- The project in
EUBCE is the largest biomass conference and exhibition in the world. Each year, EUBCE brings together the greatest minds and latest advancements in biomass, with the aim of accelerating research and market uptake across the globe. During the conference, over 2,000 experts from both academia and
EUBCE is the largest biomass conference and exhibition in the world. Each year, EUBCE brings together the greatest minds and latest advancements in biomass, with the aim of accelerating research and market uptake across the globe. During the conference, over 2,000 experts from both academia and
(Glander International Bunkering) The global bunker trading firm teamed with Cepsa for transfer in Algeciras anchorage using B24 blend. -- On September 1, 2023, Glander International Bunkering successfully supplied 347MT of B24 FAME / FO blend to MT BITU ATLANTIC, a
(Bioenergy Insight) Brétéché, a fuel distributor that operates in six French departments, inaugurated its first hydrogen station in Maché (Vendée), on the Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon road axis on 29 September. The station has been designed with a high hydrogen supply
(CLAAS Group) From 1 October 2023, all CLAAS agricultural machinery that meets the latest emissions standard will be approved for operation with hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVOs). Furthermore, the machines will be filled with the sustainable biofuel before they leave the factory
by David Carpintero (ePURE/The Parliament) Europe’s newly revised Renewable Energy Directive confirms the sustainability of biofuels, but other EU proposals continue to ignore their strategic importance for energy independence, emissions reduction and food security. -- ... One notable bright spot was the declaration
(Global Bioenergies) Under Bpifrance’s “Première Usine” call for projects as part of the France 2030 plan, the French government has decided to help finance the project to build a plant capable of producing 10,000 tonnes of isobutene and derivatives per year.
(U.S. Department of Energy) Despite millions of Americans depositing their plastic waste into recycling bins, much of that waste, including flexible films, multilayer materials, and colored plastics, cannot be recycled cost-effectively. In fact, only 9% of plastics in the U.S. are
(Global Clean Energy) Over 65,000 acres contracted in the U.S., South America, and Europe -- Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) today announced that its subsidiaries Sustainable Oils, Inc. (North America) and Camelina Company (Europe and South America) worked with growers to contract a record
by Ben Elgin (Bloomberg) Despite soaring rhetoric, American carriers are far behind their European counterparts in implementing this climate fix. -- ... Only a half-dozen companies make commercial quantities of SAF, which accounts for about 0.1% of the world’s jet-fuel supply and costs at least
(MB92 Group) Initial focus will be on moving existing fleet over to to synthetic fuels such as HVO; Partners to share performance data, R&D initiatives, training programs for sustainable propulsion upgrades MB92 Group, the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company
by Zhu Wenqian (China Daily) France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus said China has the huge capability of producing sustainable aviation fuels, and it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers to promote the use of SAF to contribute to the sustainable growth of
(Elyse Energy) Elyse Energy, one of the leading European players in e-fuels, today announces a financing transaction with Hy24 and Mirova to support the development of its e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) projects in France and Spain. Hy24, managing the
(SME Street) Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are the most decisive ways of reducing CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. -- Air France-KLM Group today announces that Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, has joined its Corporate SAF program to promote and
by Christoph Steitz and Rachel More (Reuters) German logistics giant DHL (DHLn.DE) is teaming up with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol (SOLJ.J) on the expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Germany, HH2E said on Monday. The companies have signed an
by by Andreas Rinke, Tim Hepher and Rachel More (Reuters) Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday set out Germany's ambitions to become a strategic production centre for sustainable jet fuel and to lure future investment to build on its importance as one of
Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy in collaboration with ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition -- Reaching net‐zero emissions globally by 2050 requires an unprecedented transformation in how energy is produced, transported and used. In the IEA Net Zero by
(PONANT) Le Champlain, an expedition yacht from the PONANT Explorers series, has taken on biodiesel B100 which is 100% produced from recycled cooking oil, during a technical stop in Cherbourg in september 2023. As the first French cruise line to test this
by Jack Daleo (Flying Magazine) The company flew its proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain on a demonstrator powered by biofuel produced from vineyard waste. -- ... Royan, France-based VoltAero isn’t most aviation companies. The firm on Thursday announced it completed what it claims is an industry
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and Carolina Pulice (Reuters) Renault (RENA.PA) will maintain production of ethanol-fueled combustion vehicles in Brazil, where nine in 10 cars are equipped to run on a mixture of gasoline and the biofuel as fully electric vehicles (EVs) need more
by Hanna Ziady (CNN) The UK government said Wednesday it would delay a ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars by five years, angering carmakers who warned the move would undermine the industry’s efforts to switch to electric vehicles. The delay
(ENGIE) The biomethane market is set for substantial growth and ENGIE has set its sights on becoming one of the leading players in Europe. The Group plans to produce 10 TWh per year by 2030. Our commitment to biomethane goes beyond solely
(OMV AG) OMV and Air France-KLM committed to playing active role in reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint; Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enables Air France-KLM to purchase more than 300,000 metric tons of SAF from OMV by 2030; OMV the integrated energy, fuels
(Maersk) Both CMA CGM and Maersk have set ambitious Net Zero target and invest extensively in the energy transition in shipping. The two leading shipping companies will work together to develop the use of alternative greener fuels for container vessel propulsion. Maersk and
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) Alliance Integrates the Companies' Technologies and Leverages Combined Global Capabilities to Engineer, Develop, and Deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Projects -- LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, and Technip Energies today announced an agreement to
(Airbus) This partnership will support the scaling of a promising technology to produce sustainable aviation fuels from cellulosic waste and residues. -- Airbus has become a strategic partner with DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). "Sustainable aviation
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) As part of the drive to decarbonize its European refineries, TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) is launching a call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per year of green hydrogen. The use of green hydrogen should avoid the
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Whether Tuomo Isokivijärvi is meeting with venture capitalists in Palo Alto, California, Finland or anywhere else in the world, he’s usually trying to explain how his company’s E85-based conversion kit technology applies to current and
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s foreign trade in biodiesel is poised to be brisk in 2023. Exports in the first six months rose 16 percent on the year-earlier period. Imports declined 11 percent. The export surplus
by Charles O'Donnell (Agriland) The EU renewable ethanol sector produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2022, according to the European Renewable Ethanol Association (ePURE). According to ePURE’s audited data, its members produced 5.9 million tonnes of food and feed
by Zahaab Rehman (Insider Monkey) In this article, we take a look at the 15 largest biodiesel producers in the world. You can skip our detailed analysis of the biodiesel industry and go directly to the 5 Largest Biodiesel Producers in the World. The
(Military-Aerospace Electronics) HIA aims to assist government and policymakers by mapping out infrastructure, regulatory and policy changes with the technological developments in carbon-free flying. A group of leading companies in the UK aviation and renewable energy sectors including easyJet, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, Ørsted,
(CEVA Logistics/WebWire) This switch will reduce the annual carbon footprint by more than 1,200 tons of CO2. CEVA is switching 14 trucks to HVO biofuel (produced by processing renewable waste vegetable oil) for dedicated logistic flows in the North of France. This switch
(EDF) Norcan Petroleum Products (Norcan) and EDF Trading Europe Limited (EDFT) announced today an exclusive transaction for the long-term supply to Norcan of environmentally sustainable ethanol meeting the strict Carbon Intensity (CI) requirements of Canada’s Clean Fuels Regulations (CFR). Under the Agreement,
(MIT Global Change/Airbus) Airbus and LATAM Airlines Group have funded a study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change (MIT Joint Program). The study, entitled "Options for Decarbonizing Aviation in Latin America in
(Axens) Axens, SMS group subsidiary Paul Wurth and IFP Energies nouvelles signed a co-development agreement for the optimization of the Reverse Water Gas Shift technology (RWGS) and its integration into e-fuel projects. The RWGS technology is indeed an essential part of the
(European Energy Exchange) The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has been appointed by the French Ministry of Energy Transition to develop and operate registry and auctioning services for biogas Guarantees of Origin (GOs), as well as registry services for biogas production certificates. In
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Infinium is a Commercial Scale decarbonization Platform for heavy transport, utilizing existing infrastructure for lower emissions today. Infinium’s production process uses renewable power, waste CO2 and water and, unlike most of today’s SAF and Renewable Diesel,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s the State of Advanced Biorefineries presentation from the ABLC CONNECT series episode. Current and expected demand, technologies, supply chain, projects of note, current news, key players — a comprehensive but compact look at the industry in this
(HAROPA PORT/ Territorial Department of Le Havre) During her visit of the port of Le Havre on July 27, French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, made official the construction of France's largest industrial-scale renewable and low-carbon fuel platform by HAROPA PORT and Engie. It's
Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy in collaboration with ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition Reaching net‐zero emissions globally by 2050 requires an unprecedented transformation in how energy is produced, transported and used. In the IEA Net Zero by 2050 scenario,
by Stephanie Kelly, Karl Plume and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 (PSX.N) and grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM.N) are discussing a biofuels joint venture with an aim toward producing lower-carbon jet fuel, three people familiar with the matter said. The oil and corn-based ethanol
(SAF+ Consortium) SAF+ Consortium, a world leader in the production and marketing of e-SAF (Electro Sustainable Aviation Fuel), signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air France-KLM Group for the supply of second-generation e-SAF during the Paris Air Show. The first
(Axens) Shandong Haike Chemical Co. Ltd, a Chinese refining and petrochemical company, has selected Axens’ Vegan® technology to produce low carbon, cost competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by retrofitting its existing assets. Vegan® technology is a second-generation hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) solution which
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä will supply methanol-fuelled auxiliary engines for the French shipping company CMA CGM. The engines have been ordered for six 15,000 TEU container vessels which are being built at the Dalian Shipbuilding yard in China. The order was
(Enerkem/PR Newswire) Enerkem Inc. and Technip Energies have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a Collaboration Agreement aimed at accelerating the deployment of Enerkem's technology platform for biofuels and circular chemical products from non-recyclable waste materials. Enerkem’s Edmonton commercial-scale demonstration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 2008, Anellotech is a sustainable technology company that has invented and is developing innovative technologies to produce cost effective, renewable chemical and to recycle mixed plastics. Over the past years Anellotech has raised over
(ENGIE) • ENGIE awarded the Grand Canal project launched by HAROPA PORT on the Gran Canal du Havre for the development of the Salamandre and France KerEAUzen project Development of the Salamandre renewable and low-carbon gas production plant in Le Havre, with
(Sumitomo Corporation of Americas) Allotrope Partners LLC ("Allotrope"), Axens North America ("Axens"), and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas ("SCOA") announced the signing of an agreement to develop a Joint Study for a commercial plant producing cellulosic bioethanol, utilizing the Axens Futurol™ process,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Virent, Air bp, Virgin, Gevo, Axens, ECARU, and Qalaa Holdings are accelerating on SAF. Multiple angles of attack on the problems of SAF development & deployment, on almost every front — flagship projects, expanded feedstock, technical
(Axens) Within the framework of their strategy to provide practical solutions for cleaner energy, ECARU (Egyptian Company for Solid Waste Recycling), Qalaa Holdings, and Axens, on July 17, 2023, signed a cooperation protocol in the presence of H.E. French ambassador to
by Ted Anton (Wall Street Journal) With airlines striving to reduce emissions, companies are working to turn beef fat, vegetable oil and carbon waste into sustainable fuels -- Sustainable aviation fuels are approaching a breakthrough moment. Made mostly from agricultural, food and industrial
by Giacomo Amati (Simple Flying) The delivery flight from Airbus' final assembly line to Manila was operated with a 41% SAF blend, supporting Cebu Pacific's decarbonization efforts. Today, June 30th, Airbus delivered a brand new Airbus A320neo to the Philippines-based low-cost carrier
(Haffner Energy) Haffner Energy launches SAFNOCA, an integrated solution that unlocks the pathway for the massive production of competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Its patented technology of renewable synthetic gas production from diversified biomass and organic waste will play a decisive
by Chingis Idrissov (IDTechEx/Biofuels Digest) Digest note. This column from Chingis Idrissov focuses on production of hydrogen from methane, with an underlying assumption that the methane will come from fossil gas reserves. But, not necessarily so. There’s renewable methane, which
by Rachel Parkes (Hydrogen Insight) Indirect atmospheric warming effects of H2 shown with more certainty to be higher than ever, increasing climate risk of hydrogen leakage -- The warming potential of hydrogen as an indirect greenhouse gas has been shown to be
(Korean Air) Korean Air has partnered with GS Caltex, a globally-recognized Korean energy and chemical company, to conduct test flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test flights using SAF will be analyzed and the results will be used by
BIOKET’s scientific committee invites authors to contribute with original papers covering the here below-mentioned topics for presentation at the congress. Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) provide the basis for innovation in a wide range of products and processes across all industrial sectors
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and VNG, a German natural gas distribution company, have signed an agreement to initiate the future supply of green hydrogen to the Leuna refinery operated by TotalEnergies. Under the agreement, green hydrogen will be produced from renewable electricity
(Gasum/AltFuels) Gasum and MSC Cruises, the Cruise Division of MSC Group, have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG to the new MSC Euribia, as well as a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the goal of cooperating on the
BIO360 EXPO IN A NUTSHELL: Bio360 Expo’s mission is to accelerate the biotransition so that we achieve the circular and renewable bioeconomy, whereby remaining fossil reserves and resources remain in the geosphere where they can do no harm. In this
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) Memorandum of Understanding Between Aviation Leaders Aims to Advance LanzaJet SAF Production Facilities and Support Commercial Aviation Decarbonization Policy and Goals -- LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and Airbus, a global leader in the aerospace, commercial aircraft,
(Axens) The objective of this cooperation is to take advantage of the complementary expertise of the signatories in order to contribute to the decarbonization of air transport and to support the emergence of the French e-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry,
by Dominique Vidalon (Reuters) France will invest 200 million euros ($218.78 million) to boost the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of measures to make the French and the European aviation industry greener, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday. "The
(Sasol) Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture (subject to approval by relevant authorities), solidifying their commitment to produce sustainable
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies’ process becomes one of the very few Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies in the world certified by ASTM International. Global Bioenergies’ fuel can now be blended up to 50% with fossil kerosene in existing airplanes. As a reminder, the
byKate Duffy and Siddharth Vikram Philip (Bloomberg/Business Live) Aviation executives are using Paris Air Show to press case for Europe to emulate US and pour money into sector -- Aviation executives implored European leaders to pitch in more taxpayer funding to
(Lhyfe) The collaboration agreement signed between Lhyfe and Capital Energy could be extended to other markets in the future. Lhyfe is one of the pioneers of green hydrogen production with an offshore production prototype already operational in France. Lhyfe and Capital
(Rayonier Advanced Materials) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the “Company”), a global leader in the production of high-purity cellulose specialty products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its new second-generation Bioethanol plant located in Tartas, Les Landes France, on Thursday,
(Plug Power) First European cold logistics customer represents expansion for Plug with its turnkey green hydrogen and fuel cell solutions; STEF is Plug’s first pedestal customer in Europe; Toyota will provide compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models --- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading
(Cepsa) • Both companies will boost the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials as well as other energy alternatives, such as green hydrogen and electrification Cepsa has a firm commitment to SAF and aims
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
by Forrest Crellin (Reuters) Electric vehicles and other technology to cut emissions is likely to drive a surge in French power demand by 2035, meaning France will need to maintain its existing nuclear capacity, grid operator RTE said on Wednesday. The European
Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) provide the basis for innovation in a wide range of products and processes across all industrial sectors and are essential to solve Europe’s major societal challenges. Industrial Biotechnologies is among the six essential KETs identified for
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Daher has transitioned its flight operations at its Tarbes headquarters in southwestern France to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The OEM is known for its line of TBM turboprop singles, and its flight activities at Tarbes include production,
(Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) TotalEnergies is ramping up production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its biorefinery in Grandpuits, France ahead of the Paris Air Show. Total is more than doubling annual SAF production capacity at the site to 285,000 tonnes/year compared
PBS is the international event for bioeconomy where biobased chemistry actors and end-users build together tomorrow’s sustainable economy. In June 2023, Plant Based Summit will launch its 7th edition in Lille, with an even sharpened positioning on the innovation, the co-development
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies is joining forces with Tree Energy Solutions (TES) to study and develop a large-scale production unit in the United States for e-natural gas (e-NG), a synthetic gas produced from renewable hydrogen and CO2. The project, which is expected to
Scaling a credible and transparent Carbon market in pursuit of net-zero goals -- Following the success of the inaugural in 2022, we are delighted to announce the return of the November Global Carbon Markets Conference offering the opportunity for the Carbon
(Black Château) There is an urgent need for the world to recognize and establish an equitable energy solution for the countries of Africa. The bestselling author, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, and CEO of Centurion Law Group, NJ Ayuk,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens offers today the largest portfolio to do so; providing efficient, reliable and flexible technologies to convert biomass into high quality and low-carbon alternative products for the transportation sector as well as the chemical industry.. Axens
(RTE) 10,500 jobs could be created across the country by 2050 through the production of sustainable aviation fuels for use in aircraft and shipping that are derived from hydrogen, a new report finds. The analysis, by Hydrogen Mobility Ireland, also predicts that
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies has acquired a 20% stake in Ductor, a Finland-based start-up that has developed an innovative technology to process high-nitrogen organic waste, such as poultry manure, which is usually difficult to use for biomethane production. By allowing the treatment
by Anne Manning (Colorado State University) The global oil and gas industry emits tens of millions of metric tons of methane into the atmosphere each year. The potent greenhouse gas is responsible for more than 25% of the global warming we
(Hydrogen Mobility Ireland) A new White Paper prepared by leading representative body Hydrogen Mobility Ireland (HMI), has today issued a number of recommendations on how the deployment of hydrogen across transport could propel Ireland’s transition to net-zero in both transport and
(Delta Airlines) Delta displayed its sustainability strategy in action as part of the second annual SkyTeam Alliance Sustainable Flight Challenge. The challenge tests sustainable solutions as the company works toward net zero emissions by 2050 while delivering elevated, more sustainable
by Peter Holderith (The Drive) ... The extremely stringent Euro 7 emissions regulations could be blocked in the European Union after it was announced Monday that eight countries signed a letter objecting to the legislation's passage. These countries constitute a large
(Stellantis) Faurecia, a company of the FORVIA group, Michelin and Stellantis announce today (May 16, 2023) the signing of a binding agreement for Stellantis to acquire 33.3% stake in Symbio, a leader in zero-emission hydrogen mobility. Faurecia and Michelin will
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It has been getting better in Brussels in recent months, but it has all been focused on mobility. Everyone wants renewable plastics but when it comes to transformative carbon schemes, it is still in the
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Toulon Hyères Airport in France has deployed World Fuel’s all-electric refueling trucks, converted from existing diesel-powered refuelers. These redesigned all-electric vehicles are distributing Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, made available for the first time to business and
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In France, GT Sport confirmed that the Euroformula Open will not hold the second round of its 2023 season in Pau on 13-14 May, as communicated to the Pau organizers on April 27. Technical reasons have led to
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) French fuel supplier TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has completed its first biofuel bunkering trials in France together with compatriot ferry operator Corsica Ferries. During this test carried out in the Port of Toulon, 100 tonnes of biofuel,
(Gas Processing News) Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its Sustainable Technology Solutions subsidiary NextChem, after having completed the methanation advanced basic engineering study announced in July 2022 for the Salamandre project in the Normandy region, has been awarded a new contract
(Reuters) French oilseed group Avril plans to double output of its 100% biodiesel fuel aimed at fleet trucks in 2023, at the expense of standard biodiesel mixed in car fuel, after the business helped the group post record results last year,
(Green Car Congress) ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen will jointly explore liquid hydrogen (LH2) production, storage and refueling at airports. The partners will work together to build and demonstrate liquefaction and liquid hydrogen storage in an airport context and ultimately explore the technology developments,
(Air & Cosmos International) On April 12, the ADP Group demonstrated a large part of what can be done around an aircraft at Le Bourget airport in terms of low-carbon aviation, including SAF refueling and ground operations using electric vehicles. The ADP
(Air France-KLM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France-KLM recently welcomed CT Business Travel as the first travel-management company (TMC) in the U.K. and Ireland to join the Air France-KLM Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program, making a further step towards reducing the CO2
(infoMARE) It was built by TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Corsica Sardinia Ferries in the port of Toulon -- TotalEnergies Marine Fuels and Corsica Sardinia Ferries have announced that it has carried out the first bunkering operation of biofuel in the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In France, Axens has acquired a stake in the BioTJet project, which will build and operate the largest European SAF production unit using the Fischer-Tropsch process, relying on the BioTfueL technology. This unit will be built in
(Airbus) General Terms Agreement to allocate 160 aircraft to Chinese airlines; Expanding capacity at Tianjin A320 Final Assembly Line to contribute to global rate 75; Upscaling the production and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels During a French state visit to China,
(AVEBIO) AVEBIO aims at demonstrating the production of sustainable e-fuels for air transport based on the yet-to-valorize CO2 of a biofuel production unit. The goal of this industrial pilot is to valorize biomass deposit while using competitive synthetic carbon to
(Balkan Green Energy News) Serbian oil and gas company NIS has extended the public call for the design and technical documentation development for the construction of a hydrogen production plant near the Elemir refinery near Zrenjanin. With the production of green
(Bioenergy International) France-headed green hydrogen producer Lhyfe and Centrica plc an international energy services and solutions company have agreed to jointly develop offshore renewable green hydrogen in the UK in a first for the country. The companies have signed a Memorandum
(AIN Online) Safran CEO Olivier Andriès has warned the European Commission that the region might fall behind the U.S. if it does not increase its incentives for airlines to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and for the oil industry to advance SAF
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The amount of biofuels in Europe’s transport sector is expected to increase after the European Parliament and EU countries agreed in the early hours of Thursday (30 March) on new rules to spur the use of
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association, is arguing that EU policymakers should take into account the significant GHG-reduction score of EU renewable ethanol, 77 percent compared to fossil petrol and improving every year. EU energy
(Bioethanol Collective (Google Translation)) As the final European negotiations begin on the rules concerning CO2 emissions from new cars until 2035, a study shows that plug-in hybrid vehicles running on Superethanol-E85 are as beneficial for the climate as 100% electric. Plug-in
BIO360 EXPO IN A NUTSHELL: Bio360 Expo’s mission is to accelerate the biotransition so that we achieve the circular and renewable bioeconomy, whereby remaining fossil reserves and resources remain in the geosphere where they can do no harm. In this
(Airbus) This A321neo is the first Airbus single-aisle aircraft to test 100% SAF on both engines -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. ethanol exports for marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 totaled 1.45 billion gallons (Bgal), the third-largest marketing year on record, worth $4 billion. As the 2022/23 MY takes off, the Council continues to work worldwide to
(Engie/CEVA Logistics/Sanef/AltFuels) Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), a concrete solution to decarbonize road freight transport. Mobilizing the expertise of its founding members—CEVA Logistics (part of CMA
(Haropa Port (Google Translation)) With the unloading of an ethanol barge operated by the river shipowner SOGESTRAN at the river terminal of the SOGEPP depot located in the port of Gennevilliers, the entire supply chain dedicated to biofuels is gaining
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) The flight is the largest hydrogen fuel cell powered airplane ever to take to the skies and largest airplane to cruise principally on hydrogen Universal Hydrogen Co., this morning flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell
(Axens) Committed to offer mature and reliable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies, Axens is pleased to announce the launch of the Jetanol™ brand for its Alcohol-to-Jet technology. Evidenced by its competitive selection this solution is being deployed for five industrial-scale
(Energy Intelligence) ... US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). BP, for example, says buying US renewable gas specialist Archaea Energy last year gives it strong potential in a “key fast-growing geography for biogas.” IRA has been a “game changer” in underpinning projects
by Rachel Ingram (Forbes) When private aviation company Victor launched its 200% carbon offset program in 2019, it promised to be revolutionary. Over four years, the company and its clients offset an estimated 148,680 tonnes of CO2, and the initiative seemed
by Mark Huber (AIN Online) France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) has made the first test flight of an NH90 helicopter with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the February 3 flight from the DGA test center at Essais en vol in
by Paul Messad (EURACTIV France) Nine EU member states, including France, have called on the European Commission to include low-carbon hydrogen – produced from nuclear electricity – in the EU’s renewable hydrogen targets. France, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia, Hungary
(American Journal of Transportation) TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has successfully completed its first refueling of a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in Singapore with sustainable, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester)-based, marine biofuel. This inaugural bunker operation marks the start of a term supply
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announce their decision to create an equally owned joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen stations, geared towards heavy duty vehicles on major European road corridors. This initiative will help facilitate access to hydrogen,
(ATR) Etienne Guyot, Prefect of the Occitanie Region and Haute-Garonne, Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie Region, Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, Philippe Crébassa, Chairman of the Executive Board of Aéroport
(Avril) Tuesday, January 17, at the SNCF Technicentre of Granville, Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, Vice President of Transport for the Normandy Region, Grégoire Forgeot d'Arc, Regional Director of SNCF Passengers Lines in Normandy, Claire Duhamel, General Manager of Oleo100 at Saipol (an Avril
(Masdar News) The consortium of Masdar, TotalEnergies, Siemens Energy and Marubeni announced today that the Masdar-led initiative focused on green hydrogen to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is actively working with licensors to certify a new production pathway for sustainable
(Reuters) French ethanol sales rose 13% in 2022 as consumers looking to limit fuel spending increasingly turned to cheaper gasoline containing up to 85% ethanol, a trend that should continue this year, producers said on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ... “Last year’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) RNG and it’s companion product biogas have taken the project and sustainable power sectors by storm — there’s project action, fast-developing technology, M&A activity, and policy advances of the first magnitude, in the United States
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... For instance, in terms of the cost of mobility, mighty regulatory decisions like a complete ban of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEV) from sales as early as 2035 loom in the very near-future
by Michael Tyrrell (Aerospace Manufacturing) Air France-KLM has announced that Moresand has become the second company in the UK to join the Air France-KLM Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. The airline group is actively working on their ambitious road map towards decarbonisation.
by Tom Otley (Business Traveller) Air France has detailed its increase in ticket prices to pay for sustainable aviation fuel. Vincent Etchebehere, VP Sustainability and New Mobilities at the airline, said that since the beginning of 2022, “French regulations have required us
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/US Grains Council) In December, the International Energy Agency – the leading intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the global energy sector – released its Renewables 2022 Analysis. The report is available for use by
(TotalEnergies/Business Wire) TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) has launched its eighteenth biogas production unit1 in France, which will be the largest in the country with a maximum capacity of 160 gigawatt hours (GWh). Named BioBéarn and located in Mourenx in the south-west of France,
(Airbus) Airbus takes the next step in decarbonising its operations -- In line with its ambition to reduce its carbon emissions, Airbus is introducing renewable fuel on one of the vessels it uses for transportation by sea. A test campaign
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