by Ben Elgin (BNN Bloomberg) In the quest to shrink the outsized climate impact of air travel, airlines across the globe have vowed to consume vast quantities of greener jet fuel. But most airlines are lagging far behind their pledges, according
(Biofuels International) The ORLEN Group has initiated sales of its HVO100 fuel at two service stations in Germany. ... The introduction of this fuel to the Polish market will be possible once the ongoing legislative work on quality requirements is completed. HVO100
(Maritime Executive) Environmental groups are continuing their efforts to limit the claims of the shipping industry and specifically cruise ships for what they believe are aggressive statements about the impact and progress of the ships in the efforts to decarbonize. The
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, until 2035. This agreement marks one the largest SAF
(DB Schenker) Comprehensive emissions reduction efforts for CO2e-savings across all transport modes and warehousing • Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sustainable Marine Fuel in intercontinental shipping, renewable Diesel and electric trucks for Land Transport • Illinois SuperHub achieved LEED Platinum Certification by
(FedEx) Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable
(NORDEN) NORDEN and leading global resources company BHP have entered into a lower CO2 emission biofuel arrangement for approximately 1,000 tonnes of 100% biofuel (B100) to be used on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia to Rotterdam, Netherlands on the Capesize
(Atterno) On Thursday September,11th, 2024, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened Attero and Nordsol's bio-LNG plant in Wilp. The plant produces sustainable bio-LNG from biogas from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF). This brings the sustainability of maritime
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
(HoSt Bio-Energy Systems/PR Newswire) HoSt Bio-Energy Systems North America and Bright Renewables North America have been selected to provide Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) technologies for Global NRG Renewables' distillery waste-to-RNG project in Louisville, Kentucky. The project will convert 105 million gallons per
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Svitzer will retrofit 10 tugs to run on biofuels in the Netherlands and has ordered a battery methanol hybrid tug, while Herman Sr plans to trial algae-derived fuel -- Danish tug owner Svitzer is upgrading its fleet with
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has assigned its first class notation for carbon capture onboard a ship to Eastern Pacific Shipping-owned tanker Pacific Cobalt. The 50,000 dwt mid-range chemical carrier retrofit features a prefabricated onboard carbon
by Alexander Kueper (Neste Renewable Aviation Business/SAF Magazine) ... The key to increasing SAF production is investing in renewable products production capacity, but with a market in its early stages of development, it also requires vision and commitment to make the
(Raízen) Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions -- Raízen, an integrated energy company with a broad portfolio of renewables, and Vertoro, a Dutch biotechnology accelerator, today announced the signing
Advancing the maritime industry’s energy transition -- The maritime industry is facing an urgent challenge: how to transition towards a sustainable future and reduce its environmental impact. Part of our Maritime Decarbonisation Series The Maritime Decarbonisation, Europe: Conference, Awards & Exhibition 2024, taking place
by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) The Netherlands-headquartered Van Oord has taken a step seen as a milestone in its decarbonization efforts with the first delivery of biofuel for its 2011-built flexible fallpipe vessel. -- The biofuel delivered for the Stornes flexible fallpipe
(Manifold Times) Both bunkered X-Press Feeders containership “Eco Maestro” with green methanol, supplied by OCI Fuels, using barge “MTS Experience” on 28 July. -- TankMatch on Monday (5 August) said it accomplished a successful green methanol bunker operation with OCI Global in
(Neste) In a partnership aimed at advancing sustainability in river cruises, Neste and OK Slurink, subsidiary of Catom B.V. and a specialist in bunkering services, have joined forces with Scylla, a provider of river cruises, to supply Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the
(Gunvor Group) - VARO’s project has made significant progress since announcement in September 2023. FEED has advanced and is expected to be complete, Q4 2024. - Gunvor will join VARO as an equal partner to jointly develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing facility.
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €998 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of
(Uniper) The company produces its first BioLNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam; The decision marks another step in developing a fully integrated biomethane-BioLNG supply chain within Uniper -- Uniper is taking its decarbonization efforts one step further. At the Gate terminal in
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) A UK initiative to promote green jet fuel will need to be taken up around the world - and built on - if the technology is to have any chance of delivering its promise of radically cleaner
by Helen Massy-Beresford and Graham Warwick (Aviation Week) ... SAF can cost 3-5 times as much as standard kerosene and accounts for around 0.5% of global fuel usage. In Europe, ReFuelEU mandates are set to come into force Jan. 1, 2025, but
(NEN) Publication of NEN 7427-1 for FAME as a blend component for residual marine fuels -- Although biofuels have been used as blend components in the shipping industry for quite some time, there was no specific specification for this industry. The publication
by Paolo Gabrielli, Lorenzo Rosa, Matteo Gazzani, Raoul Meys, André Bardow, Marco Mazzotti and Giovanni Sansavini (Cell Magazine/One Earth) The chemical industry is responsible for about 5% of global CO2 emissions and is key to achieving net-zero targets. Decarbonizing this industry, nevertheless, faces particular challenges given the widespread
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including
by Megan Gildea, Aly Blakeway, Hassan Butt (S&P Global) ... While the bio-LNG bunkering market is still in its infancy companies have been closely eyeing the market as a means of meeting emissions targets and bolstering LNG's future as a marine fuel,
With the urgency of climate action at the forefront, the Industry CCUS 2024 conference brings together industry leaders to address one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Through discussions on carbon capture, utilization and storage, attendees will explore
(X-Press Feeders) New Green Network Starts with Rotterdam and Antwerp Bruges to Finland and the Baltics -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has started Europe’s first scheduled feeder network in which the vessels are powered by green methanol, a
Net-Zero Now: Accelerating Decarbonisation in Europe’s Road Freight -- The European hub for sustainable heavy-duty transport leaders – where innovation meets action Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) may be only 2% of the road fleet, but they pack a punch, contributing to 27%
(UECC and Titan) LBM bunkering operations kick off UECC’s ‘Green Gas Month’ and reinforce LBM availability today -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port
by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Shell (NYSE:SHEL) said on Tuesday it will stop construction of a major biofuels production facility in the Netherlands, as it seeks to ensure the project's competitiveness in a market that faces an anticipated flood of sustainable fuels from
After a thought-provoking and hugely successful launch this year, ACI’s next edition of Future of Chemical Recycling will be taking place in February 2025. ACI was proud to launch this landmark event in the realm of sustainable waste-material management in Rotterdam on the
Join us for ACI’s The Future of BioLNG: Europe 2025, a premier event dedicated to BioLNG innovation, regulation, and market dynamics taking place 29th & 30th January, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and key
(Sweco) The European energy company VoltH2 has selected Sweco as its partner for the design and development of a new hydrogen plant in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. The production facility has received the necessary permits and is currently in the
(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) Two-year partnership will focus on energy efficiency, future fuels and unlocking the carbon value chain -- The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today (June 25, 2024) announced a
by Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) BP Plc (BP.L) will evaluate expanding and diversifying its biofuel operation in Brazil, looking at new products such as second-generation ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel after buying out Bunge (BG.N) from their joint venture BP Bunge Bioenergia. The company said
(Neste) Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery. To meet Emirates’ needs, over
(GREEN MARINE) The rapid advancement of the energy transition in shipping underscores the critical importance of methanol as a marine fuel. Essential to the smooth adoption is the necessary supply chain infrastructure. GREEN MARINE FUELS TRADING is thrilled to unveil a strategic
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes news that SkyNRG is launching Project Runway. an initiative brings together airlines and corporates to navigate the complexities of SAF procurement. Microsoft is joining as a founding member. Under the Book & Claim
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The BioFore company, the Finnish Forest Giant, the hydrocarbons from the woods folk, by any name this forest products company has made a splash with its hydrocarbons from wood technologies and a successful leap to commercial
ACI’s 3rd European Methanol Summit will take place on 16th & 17th October 2024 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The conference will bring together Methanol and Chemicals industry experts, technology innovators, methanol producers and research organisations to learn, share and discuss
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes exciting news: BioBTX, a pioneering developer of renewable aromatics technology, has secured over €80 million to launch its first commercial-scale plant. This investment will fund the world’s first renewable chemicals plant utilizing
by Anna Prokhorova (Argus Media) Danish shipping firm Norden said it completed a B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in Singapore last week. According to the company, it is "the first ever 100pc biofuel (B100) bunkering in Singapore". Norden said it was commissioned by
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain. The project contributes to the EU's
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Latvian national airline airBaltic has partnered with Netherlands-based Fokker Next Gen to help develop a new liquid hydrogen powered commercial aircraft, to be manufactured at sites in both countries. The companies have signed a MoU through which
(X-Press Feeders) X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore today achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refuelling of X-Press Feeders’
by Daniela Castillo Monagas (World Bio Market Insights) Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The €8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will advance the development of farm-centred bioeconomy approaches through
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In the Netherlands, a consortium with Bright Renewables and HyGear, both part of the HoSt Group, and the University of Twente are set to construct Benelux's first electro-methanol (e-methanol) system. The joint project, "Towards Acceleration and Demonstration of
(Port of Rotterdam) On the first day of the World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such
(Energy Market Price) The Netherlands' new government could reduce the budget of the country's climate fund by €1.2bn, primarily through cuts to renewable hydrogen support measures. -- Four parties announced an agreement to form a coalition government on 16 May and outlined
(Prodeval) NORDSOL, a pioneer and leader in bio-LNG technology, together with Prodeval, a leader in biogas treatment and upgrading solutions, are excited to announce their collaboration to construct a state-of-the-art bio-LNG production plant in the southern region of Portugal. The new plant will
(HAV Hydrogen) Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. The vessels are designed by
(World Cargo News) Port of Antwerp-Bruges partners with Namport to develop a EUR 250M hydrogen export hub in Walvis Bay, leveraging Namibia’s solar energy advantage. -- The Port of Antwerp-Bruges collaborates with Namport, a state-owned Namibian port operator, to establish a hydrogen
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why. -- ... Twenty airlines now under investigation by the Commission for alleged greenwashing; Brussels launched the action on April 30, following a warning issued by the European
by Nicky Godding (The Business Magazine) Conservation and restoration pioneers Stonehealth, based at Draycott Business Park at Dursley has converted its iconic machinery to be able to run on biodiesel. All future machines sold by the Gloucestershire company will be able to run
by Anne Kalosh (Seatrade Cruise News) Holland America Line's Rotterdam began a long-term biofuel test using 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing in the Norwegian Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam April 27 and will
(GIDARA) We are pleased to announce that GIDARA Energy's HTW® (High Temperature Winkler) technology for Gasification of solid waste to syngas has been selected by Aker Solutions (AKSO), as one of several suppliers, to contribute to a feasibility study for the Equinor Mongstad Industrial Transformation (MIT) project. The
(CSL Group/Globe Newswire) Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Carriers meeting at the annual Airlines for Europe (A4E) Summit in Brussels called on policymakers to “supercharge” the production of sustainable aviation fuels across Europe through the introduction of competitive tax credits and the funding and
(Bombardier) First delivery of biofuels completed by AEG Fuels; Flights demonstrate companies’ shared commitment to sustainability -- SkyNRG and AEG Fuels completed the delivery of sustainable aviation biofuels for the Bombardier Business Aircraft demonstration fleet flying from KLM Jet Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands
(Shell/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell in Germany announced April 5 that it is expanding its offering for business customers in the mobility sector with its new Shell Renewable Diesel. Through the use of waste and residual materials such as used cooking oil, the
Advanced Biofuels Forum will take you towards the ideology of the generation of fuels, from the first to the second and third, consisting of the biofuels, advanced biofuels and true sustainable materials; which all have the potential to produce a cleaner
(Cepsa) o Under the partnership, green methanol to be produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam. The agreement also provides for the storage of green ammonia at Evos’ facilities in Algeciras The partnership
(GoodShipping) New digital platform for cargo owners and freight forwarders to help speed up sustainability in global supply chain -- GoodShipping, the carbon insetting brand of FincoEnergies, has announced today the launch of its new Decarb Desk platform, the next step forward
(Meriaura) Meriaura has signed a delivery contract for two Ecotrader cargo ships with the Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. According to the contract, the ships will be built in Hoogezand in Holland and their delivery will take place in January and December
(Titan) Titan Clean Fuels, a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to shipping customers, and STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, today announce having successfully concluded a ship-to-ship bunkering of 2,200
(ResourceWise/CISION) ResourceWise, formerly Prima Markets, expands its coverage of low-carbon fuels into marine biofuels with this strategic data partnership. — In an inspiring stride towards greener marine operations, ResourceWise and ENGINE have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry's decarbonization
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and the Global Transport Solutions Group, encompassing Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics, announced March 28 the extension of their collaboration on AFKLMP’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. This collaboration
(Neste) Neste has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, expanding the partnership the two companies announced in October last year. Over 6,000 tons (2 million gallons) of blended SAF will be supplied into the fueling
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
(Sasol) Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the successful launch of their joint venture, Zaffra. With its headquarters based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Zaffra is set to become a key player
(Bioenergy Insight) ... Athanasios Zoulovits, partner at InfraVia, stated: “Circular economy is one of our strong convictions sectors at InfraVia. Heygaz is well set up to play a leadership role in the European biomethane sector, with strong growth prospects driven by
(Worley) We’ve been awarded services contracts by Shell supporting the delivery of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen project located in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. -- The contracts continue the close collaboration between Shell and Worley since late 2020, when we provided early engineering
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daiy) The U.S. imported more than 863 million gallons of biobased diesel in 2023, the second-highest volume of combined biodiesel and renewable diesel imports on record, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration compiled
by Karl Mathiesen, Nicolas Camut, Zia Weise, Charlie Cooper and Louise Guillot (Politico) A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe. -- And Green parties are taking the hit — polling shows they will face deep electoral pain when EU citizens
(Borneo Post Online/Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Gamalux Group, a leading player in the downstream oil palm industry with facilities in both East & West Malaysia, has targeted to hit the 100,000 tonnes per annum mark for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
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(InfraVia) Infravia Capital Partners incorporated Heygaz Biomethane (Heygaz), a Pan-European renewable natural gas platform, to address the exciting and deep European renewable natural gas market opportunity and to leverage on the increasing needs of a broad range of industries and transportation
(Greenergy) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd and Greenergy, a UK-based supplier of road fuels and a major biodiesel producer, today announce that Trafigura has agreed to acquire Greenergy’s European business from Brookfield Asset Management and its listed affiliate Brookfield Business Partners for
by Anna Mackenzie, Stéphanie Hamel, Marta Frąckowiak, and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) European airlines are signing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deals needed to meet carbon-reduction targets set by the European Union. The adoption of alternative fuels made from bio-based materials could cut carbon emissions by up to 80%
by Tereza Pultarova (Horizon/Tech Xplore) Professor David Chiaramonti is looking down at the ground to help resolve a problem up in the sky: airplanes' emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants. An expert in energy systems and power generation at the Polytechnic University of Turin
by Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Argus has launched B30 Ucome dob ARA range marine biodiesel blend assessments, replacing a calculated fob ARA range blend price. The assessment will comprise 30pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) and 70pc very-low sulphur fuel oil
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) New research commissioned by Royal Schiphol Group, which operates Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, has concluded it must cut carbon emissions by at least 30% below 2019 levels before 2030 – compared to the national ambition of 9%
(Reuters/The Straits Times) Tank storage firm Vopak said on Feb 26 that it will repurpose part of its Pulau Sebarok terminal in Singapore for clients to blend and store marine biofuel. Vopak has conducted biofuel trials with customers since 2022, and the
(GoodFuels) Glomar Offshore, a leading provider of offshore drilling services, has reduced their CO2 emissions by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. Glomar’s commitment to sailing on HVO30 on a fixed basis marks
(Varo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Varo Energy announced Feb. 21 that it is partnering with Orim Energy to provide shipping customers in the Port of Rotterdam—and wider Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region—with marine biofuels. The agreement supports the decarbonization of maritime transportation and inland shipping in Northern
by David Whitehouse (The Africa Report) The East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is the key to the company’s move into Uganda, says WTS Energy Africa director Paolo Masi. Global energy staff supplier WTS Energy plans to expand into Uganda and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, STX Group has unveiled a new structure financing partnership with BioValue for the construction and development of the Groengas Cothen biomethane plant in the Netherlands. The project The new plant adds at least 80GWh of
(Biofuels Central) Germany ranks third among EU biodiesel exporters – UFOP calls for inclusion of HVO in official statistics. According to recent information published by EUROSTAT, Germany delivered around 9 per cent more biodiesel (FAME) to other EU member states in the
(News.err.ee) The European Court of Auditors (ECA) says it has identified three main problems in relation to the promotion of biofuels within the European Union, namely a less than stellar level of environmental friendliness, high production costs and a low availability
(Neste) Neste and Amelia, a French regional airline, have closed an agreement for the supply of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. Amelia has been using the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all its flights departing from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol since 1
(Safety4Sea) The new €17 million European GAMMA project aims to make ocean transport and trade more environmentally friendly. Companies and researchers from Europe will collaborate to develop and convert a bulk carrier to operate on climate-neutral fuels and green power, reducing
by Antonio Larguesa (Eco Sapo (Google Translation)) Company led by Paulo Gaspar builds one of the largest European advanced biofuel units in the Port of Figueira da Foz. It has already reserved land and 50 million for second generation ethanol. -- n industrial investment
(Biofuture Platform) The CEM14/MI-8 closed door Minister – The CEM14/MI-8 closed door Minister – CEO Roundtable on Biofuels was held on 21st July. The Roundtable was organized by the CEM Biofuture Platform Initiative and the Co-leads of the MI Integrated Biorefineries (India
by Terry Mazanec (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... What constitutes the hydrogen economy? According to most analysts, the hydrogen economy is “an economy that relies on hydrogen as the commercial fuel that would deliver a substantial fraction of a nation’s energy and
by Siobhan Hall (Montel News) The European Commission has allocated nearly EUR 480m in EU funding to CO2 transport and storage projects as it seeks to create a “European carbon value chain”, it said on Thursday. This includes EUR 131m for Norway’s cross-border Northern
(Petrol Plaza) All hydrogen-powered vehicles can now refuel at the new site, which is part of the Duwaal project for developing a green H2 economy. -- A new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) has been opened by NXT Mobility in the city of
(Indexd Box/Global Trade) ... The import market for biodiesel has seen significant growth as countries look to meet their energy needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this article, we will explore the world’s best import markets for biodiesel, using data from the
(North Africa Post) The Italian government has agreed to finance a feasibility study for building a pipeline destined to transport green hydrogen from Morocco to the European country. This ambitious project has been disclosed lately by Italian MP Debora Serracchiani of the
The internationally recognised event provides a meeting place for 3,700+ terminals, ports, regulators, financiers, renewable fuel suppliers and oil, gas & petrochemical producers. Annually, the industry gathers to discover novel approaches, enhance storage operations, secure new business, and explore innovative solutions
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV) European biofuel producers have praised the European Commission’s decision to launch an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese biodiesel imports, calling it a positive step to stop the economic devastation of the domestic EU biofuel sector. Last month, the
(Avionics International) Jet Aviation announced today that it has secured a supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for visitors during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024. This is the second time Jet Aviation has provided on-site SAF in Zurich for visitors
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.S. imported more biodiesel from Spain in October 2023 than ever before, according to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In October, the U.S. received more than 13.3 million gallons from Spain. This marks
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) The marine fuel intelligence platform ENGINE has reported that Rotterdam's B20-VLSFO and B30-VLSFO bunker prices have increased significantly over the past week, as the Dutch government has halved the rebate multiplier for marine biofuel sales from 0.80
(Jet Aviation) Jet Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to secure and offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on-site at its FBOs in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, effective immediately. Under the agreement, Jet Aviation has
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Dutch government, through Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN), has joined the PosHYdon project, the world’s first pilot which aims to produce green hydrogen on an operational gas platform in the North Sea. The project, which will integrate
(Baseblue) Baseblue collaborates with Stad Amsterdam on renewable biodiesel bunkering operation -- Baseblue, the marine energy solutions provider, has successfully delivered renewable biodiesel to the Clipper Stad Amsterdam, a three-masted clipper recognised for its design, marking a significant step towards decarbonisation and
(Preem/PR Newswire) Sweden's largest fuel company, Preem, began its transition to renewable production ten years ago. Now, a historic deal has been finalized. A fully renewable HVO, produced at the Gothenburg refinery, has been exported for the first time in the company's history, an important
(SkyNRG) • LOT Polish Airlines (LOT), Polish national carrier, purchased Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from SkyNRG, a global leader in SAF. The purchase underscores the airline’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and minimizing the environmental impact of aviation. The SAF was delivered
by by Toby Sterling and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) KLM denies "greenwashing", says it has right to advertise; Environmental group asks judges to find ads misled customers; Green claims more closely scrutinised around Europe; Verdict in KLM case expected on Feb. 21 KLM defended itself against
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dimeta is accelerating the energy transition in off-grid areas. They are advancing the production and use of renewable and recycled carbon Dimethyl Ether (“rDME”), a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to support the de-fossilization of the LPG
(Hellenic Shipping News) Titan Energy Holding, the parent company of Titan Clean Fuels (hereafter Titan) closed a successful funding round for a 45% equity stake with further follow-on rights from Molgas Energy, backed by infrastructure fund investor InfraVia Capital Partners. Molgas
(U.S. Department of Energy) This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S.
(Koole Terminals) With more than 50 years of experience in distilling products, Koole Tankstorage Botlek continues to innovate. After a preparatory period in which engineering, research and discussions with customers came together, Koole Terminals has decided to invest in a second
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Government of Oman and Hydrom have signed an agreement with Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals, and GasLog to jointly study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain that will deliver Omani green hydrogen
by Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprise Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... And while advances have been made in the materials handling and pretreatment of these feedstocks, commercial scale attempts produce ethanol have been met with multiple and highly visible failures measured in at least hundreds
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The transition to hybrid-electric propulsion for short-haul aircraft has been has been energised by two milestone developments involving engine manufacturers Pratt & Whitney Canada and Rolls-Royce. The former, which produces engines for medium-to-large turboprop aircraft, has
(Aker Carbon Capture) MAN Energy Solutions has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a feasibility study to develop a joint power-to fuel-solution. The study, which extends Aker Carbon Capture’s partnership with MAN Energy Solutions, investigates the full integration of Aker Carbon Capture’s standardized
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Start-up sees strong opportunities in China, 123Carbon’s Jeroen van Heiningen says 123Carbon won the top prize at this year’s Captain’s Table shipping and logistics innovation ideas pitching competition, held as part of last week’s Hong
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) "Unlocking the Value of Algae" was the subject of a Sunday Symposium at the recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition’s 2023 Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit. Presenters at the symposium followed the whole
(Eneco) Eneco has submitted its planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer’, a green hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial area. Green hydrogen is produced using electricity generated by renewable energy. Eneco is working together with Mitsubishi on
(Shell) Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024. On top of the European blending mandate of 6%, the airport will accelerate its
(REenergize! the Gulf Coast) This week, our special guests were two popular veterans of the ABLC stage.... Later in the hour, Mike Darcy, CEO of DG Fuels was with us, we’ll look at their outstanding upcoming $4.2B SAF project in Saint James
by Joey van Elswijk (Port of Amsterdam) A presentation by Joey van Elswijk, Commercial Manager Renewable Fuels, Port of Amsterdam at World Bio Markets 2023 READ MORE; includes transcript and VIDEO slides
by Sabrina Valle (Reuters) Shell PLC (SHEL.L) is looking to scale up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the United States, a country it sees as attractive for development of such low-emission forms of energy, Shell USA president Gretchen Watkins said on Tuesday. U.S.
(VETUS) As a trailblazer for sustainable boating, HVO compatibility propels VETUS further towards zero emission propulsion. -- VETUS, creator of complete onboard boat systems, has announced that approval has now been granted to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its D and
(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
(Maritime Executive) Biofuel is one of the simplest options available for vessel operators to lower emissions today, without waiting for new equipment or new technology. According to the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation, biofuel can cut net carbon emissions by 20
(Circularise/EIN Presswire) Circularise and GoodFuels, FincoEnergies’ sustainable fuels brand, have publicly announced their project to digitise the biofuels record management process required for RED II compliance. Throughout this innovative project, GoodFuels and FincoEnergies shared their knowledge on bookkeeping processes with Circularise to expand its MassBalancer traceability software
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 Sydney Leimbach (Environment + Energy Leader) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has closed on two new funds, with a combined total of $2.1 billion, that will go toward biofuels and renewable energy. The two new funds include CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF
(Emirates) SAF will be used to power flights from Amsterdam Schiphol and Singapore Changi airports -- Emirates and Neste have expanded their partnership by solidifying their collaboration for the supply of over 3 million gallons of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024
(Seanews) In a strategic move to extend its footprint in the Americas, FincoEnergies, a leading independent provider of energy and decarbonisation solutions for the heavy transport sector, has announced the expansion of its GoodFuels, GoodShipping, and GoodZero brands. The company has
(123 Carbon) 123Carbon, the first independent blockchain-based carbon insetting platform for the transport sector, today announced that it has completed an insetting pilot with Chevron by tokenising the emissions reductions associated with bunkering of biofuel for Chevron-owned vessel in Singapore. This successful pilot
(FedEx) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun trialling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) renewable diesel to fuel five of its company-owned trucks in the United Kingdom. In November last year,
(Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology) Scientists isolate a microbial enzyme and branch it on an electrode to efficiently and unidirectionally convert carbon dioxide to formate Humanity continuously emits greenhouse gases and thereby worsens global warming. Increasing research efforts go into developing
(Renews.biz) Almost €250m in grants will go to projects with a combined 100MW of capacity -- The Dutch government is starting a subsidy scheme for smaller electrolysis projects for the production of hydrogen with sustainable energy. The amount of almost €250m should provide
(ElecHydro) With the Green H2 Accelerator project, we contribute to making the energy supply more sustainable by means of green hydrogen. Within this project we develop, build and test a unique 200kW electrolysis system for the production of green hydrogen. Combating climate
by Pietro Lombardi (Reuters) Dutch Climate Minister Rob Jetten said on Monday he would work in coming weeks to set up a strong international coalition to phase out subsidies and tax breaks tied to the use of fossil fuels blamed for
(Bertschi) Bertschi, a global leader in chemical logistics, and Dow Inc., a world-leading materials science company, have initiated a groundbreaking pilot for sustainable transportation, from the Netherlands to Italy, combining intermodal rail and biofuel-engine trucks. This collaborative effort marks a significant
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
(IVECO/AltFuels) IVECO and Shell are about to start their “ON THE ROAD TO NET-ZERO EMISSIONS” bio-LNG tour, a 10-day long-haul journey across Europe on board an IVECO S-Way truck powered by bio-LNG. The tour will start at the Mittenwalde Shell station
(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
(Neste) Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States in cooperation with Vopak, a leading energy industry infrastructure provider. Neste commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) Employees send open letter to CEO Wael Sawan; Letter urges Sawan to continue its energy transition; Sawan plans to slow spending in renewables -- Shell (SHEL.L) CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure over his strategy from within the energy company after
(KPI OceanConnect) KPI OceanConnect supplies bespoke B30 biofuel blend to Uni-Tankers M/T Alsia Swan for successful trials on board the 5,700 DWT chemical tanker -- Uni-Tankers, a leading tanker shipping company, and KPI OceanConnect, a leading global marine energy solutions provider, today announced
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