by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Co. (CPN) has announced it has commenced the supply of B30 biofuel in Hong Kong. The move follows the approval of interim guidance by the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) last
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship) As momentum continues to build behind expanded availability of E15, Iowans gain greater access to homegrown fuel that saved drivers $38.5 million in 2024 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa
(Safety4Sea) Motor Oil Group, through its company Coral Marine, has completed the first-ever delivery of biofuel marine fuels in Greece. The delivery took place aboard the cruise ship Celestyal Discovery at the Port of Lavrio and represents the first use of an
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) For the last several years, one of the Renewable Fuels Association’s top priorities has been elimination of the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) barrier that prevents E15 from being sold during the high-traffic summer
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa’s renewable fuels infrastructure program awards record number of projects -- On March 25, Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded almost $3 million in grants for Iowa fuel retail locations to add E15 to
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, reached a record 1.24 billion gallons in 2024, an increase of 11% over 2023, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies
(Automotive News/Yahoo!) Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo. Three startups that built fuel cell systems or upfitted them into commercial vehicles — Nikola Corp., Hyzon Motors Inc.
(Avenir LNG/Manifold Times) Vessel will run 100% on bio-LNG for the remainder of 2025 as of 1 April, reducing Avenir LNG’s CO2 emissions by more than 3,500 tonnes CO2 emissions per year. -- Avenir LNG, owner and operator of LNG and bio-LNG
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration on Monday released $537 million for 543 biofuels blending infrastructure projects in 29 states, as part of the USDA's Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. Ahead of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins' visit
(Pilot Flying J/Biobased Diesel Daily) In recognition of National Biodiesel Day observed March 18, Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. This effort was made possible
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Banyan Air Service, one of a quartet of FBOs at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE), is now one of the first service providers in South Florida to stock continuous supplies of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel
by Sarah McNaughton-Peterson (Farm Progress/Dakota Farmer) The biofuels market is set to continue upward, bringing the benefits to your farm. -- Biofuels, energy security, ethanol, carbon pipelines, octane ratings — the topics surrounding the renewable fuels conversation go on and on.
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Brazil and Norway have decided to establish a green shipping corridor between the two countries in an effort to contribute to zero-carbon emission targets in maritime transport. -- Silvio Costa Filho, the Minister of Ports and
(Marine and Port Authority of Singapore) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), through the Singapore Standards Council (SSC), have published a new Technical Reference (TR) 129 on Methanol Bunkering to provide a comprehensive framework for
(Hactl) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is entering into a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Shell Hong Kong Limited (Shell), covering the supply of renewable diesel fuel for its ramp
(Trillium/ACT News) With increasingly complex and varying regulations along with additional sustainability goals and initiatives, fleets can often face uncertainty when navigating the cleanest available heavy-duty vehicle technologies and fuels. Often clean vehicles come with a significant price tag when compared
by John Snyder (Riviera) WOMAR Logistics chief operating officer Manish Jain sees biodiesel as the best alternative fuel choice for small tankers to comply with FuelEU Maritime, but has concerns about availability, storage and contamination -- When it comes to complying with
(Fratelli Cosulich) Our colleagues of Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) successfully completed their first B100 bunker delivery in Singapore. The IMO Type II chemical bunkering tanker “Marta Cosulich,” operated by our Group, delivered a parcel of B100 (UCOME) biofuel to the bulk carrier
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Many existing ships can use renewable fuels with no or few modifications. Others have been modified or built to be able to use sustainable marine/maritime fuels (SMF). Similar to what we did for News about
(Enagás) Enagás will launch a pioneering BioLNG supply service at the company's regasification terminals in Barcelona and Huelva, which will allow this decarbonised fuel to be loaded onto tankers and ships, enabling the company to continue advancing in its mission to
(Cargill) The new joint venture will efficiently meet customer needs worldwide, ensuring reliable access to high-quality marine fuel at competitive prices -- Cargill’s Ocean Transportation business and leading tanker shipping company, Hafnia, have joined forces to launch Seascale Energy, a joint venture,
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation CPN has conducted the largest single B24 biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. -- This milestone operation took place on February 19, 2025, when CPN supplied 5,500 MT of B24 low sulfur
(Hydrexia/PR Newswire) In connection with the ongoing Smart Energy Week 2025 - H2 & FC EXPO in Tokyo, Hydrexia Singapore Pte Ltd., a wholly owned company of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading global hydrogen technology solution provider, and Yamato H2Energy Japan (YamatoH2E), a leading system integrator and project
(China Petroleum International Corporation (Google Translation)) Recently, South China Company added about 500 tons of biofuel to the YM CERTAINTY at the Chiwan Port Terminal in Shenzhen, which was used as the power fuel for the ship. This is the
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Lauritzen Bulkers has announced that one of its time-chartered vessels was recently bunkered with very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) biofuel B20 in Gibraltar. The fuelling, which took place on 9 February, was carried out by Peninsula via
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has successfully completed its first biofuel bunkering trial in Japan, marking a significant step in the company’s global decarbonization efforts. -- At the Port of Yokohama, the M/V Tamesis bunkered 400 metric tons of Bio Bunker B24
byTom Barton (The Gazette) So far, the state has spent $53.5M and private investors spent $260M -- Iowa gas stations face a looming deadline and substantial costs to install, replace or upgrade fuel storage tanks and dispensers needed to provide ethanol blends
(Manifold Times) Construction of the bunker barge is part of a MoU between Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar and Deendayal Port Authority to develop a methanol bunkering facility at Kandla. -- India’s shipping company Bapu’s Shipping Jamnagar on Sunday (9 February) announced it has
(Safety4Sea) Pilbara Ports Authority and NH3 Clean Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore options for the loading and export of 600,000 tonnes per annum of clean ammonia. This agreement further advances the collaboration that has been taking
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Annual Volume Surpasses 140 Million Gallons For The First Time -- Annual Unleaded 88 sales in Minnesota reached a new milestone in 2024 with 142.75 million gallons sold, an increase of 11.63 percent from the previous record of 127.87
(VINCI Airports) Budapest airport, part of the VINCI Airports network since June 2024, has successfully passed the audit criteria for the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through its subsidiary, Airport Fuel Supply Ltd. This achievement addresses one of today's biggest
(Avfuel News) Avfuel Corporation—the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services—is taking sustainable aviation fuel to new horizons as it facilitates the fuel’s geographic expansion. Avfuel announced today (January 31, 2025) a total of three new supply points in addition to
(DD News) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that he will hold a meeting with oil marketing companies (OMCs) after the Delhi elections to discuss bringing ethanol retail prices to a reasonable level. “On February 6
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) German specialty chemicals company Evonik has signed a term sheet with Dutch energy company VoltH2 to advance green hydrogen production at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands. -- Under the agreement, VoltH2 will construct a 50
(Wilson Sons) Companies obtained approval from the Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to import green fuel to be tested on tugboats operating at the Port of Açu -- This month (January), Wilson Sons received approval from ANP
by Tim Carpenter (Kansas Reflector/News Break) Rep. Ken Rahjes, an Agra Republican and chairman of the (Kansas) House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, asked House colleagues to embrace a $5 million annual income tax incentive to increase availability of E15 made
(United European Car Carriers) United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been able to eliminate surcharges for its customers under FuelEU Maritime as proactive adoption of green fuels by the leading European sustainable shortsea RoRo carrier has drastically reduced its financial exposure
(Höegh Evi) Partnership to establish international supply chains to secure competitive clean hydrogen; SEFE responsible for securing the supply of clean hydrogen and for the sale of hydrogen in Germany and Europe; Höegh Evi to provide infrastructure for transport and import of clean
(MorGen Mobility) The project has been granted funding by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, supporting the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure Hallstadt, 16 January, 2025 –MorGen Mobility, a developer and operator of green hydrogen refuelling stations, has
(HAM Group) HAM Group , inaugurates its third service station in France, located on Rue de Rochefort with Rue de Dieppe, next to the Center Routier Strasbourg (du Port du Rhin), an extensive industrial area with significant traffic of long-distance transport vehicles ( GPS:
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) ... ACI Jet—the sole aviation services provider at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP)—will have continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for customers. The company is no stranger to the renewable fuel, having
(Mobility Plaza) The company and its consortium partners will use the grant to establish H2 refueling stations across Venlo and purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles for logistics partners. Vissers Energy Group and its consortium partners have been awarded the Hydrogen in Mobility (SWIM) subsidy,
by Moyoun Jin (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural
(KRVN News) A number of projects in Nebraska have been awarded grants from the USDA under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The funds will be invested in biofuels and clean energy projects to lower costs. ... Among the larger awards were $1
(AZO CleanTech) In 2025, Europe's second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1 g of CO2/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges
(OPAL Fuels/Business Wire) OPAL will supply RNG to a market-leading freight logistics operator under a long term agreement for the new fueling stations. -- OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL) today announced it has executed a long-term agreement with a market-leading provider of integrated
(ACI Jet) ACI Jet is proud to announce that beginning January 7, 2025, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be available at its Fixed Base Operator (FBO) location at San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP). This launch underscores ACI Jet’s commitment to
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Japan Airlines has been operating three towing tractors which are work vehicles deployed at Naha Airport, since November 2022 by switching from diesel to “B100 fuel (Riesel”). Now, the company will increase the supply of
(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report. -- The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the
(Periodico Energia) The energy company will supply renewable energy at its Los Ángeles service station in Getafe (Madrid) to the trucks that will transport the equipment -- Moeve will promote the decarbonisation of the last concert of the 'El gran Bellodrama' tour by
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Japanese shipping heavyweight Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has supplied marine biofuel to Viking Ocean, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) it operates at its finished-vehicle Yokohama Daikoku C-4 terminal, marking the ‘first time ever’
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Unleaded 88 Now Available To More Minnesotans -- Minnesota now has over 500 stations that offer Unleaded 88, providing consumers across the state with more options to save at the pump and reduce air emissions. On Nov 29, a
(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
(Volvo Trucks) As VGA works toward meeting it’s 2030 emissions reductions target, the group has announced that, from December 2024, all Volvo and Mack trucks built at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol QLD factory will be filled with Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil
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
(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
(SGN) We have reached a key milestone on our H100 Fife project, with the completion of the construction of the world’s first domestic hydrogen gas network in Levenmouth, Fife. Green hydrogen gas, created using renewable electricity from a local 7MW offshore wind
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) Freeborn County Cooperative Oil Company failed to install and upgrade equipment compatible with the fuels it was storing at seven of its convenience stores in Freeborn and Mower counties, according to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced
(Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is unveiling an updated version of its Fuel Pathway Maturity Map, providing the shipping and financial sectors with a comprehensive overview of the advancements
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
by Jay Miller (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the city of Carson, California. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts)
(Auramarine) Auramarine and Quadrise will develop innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies and decarbonise energy-intensive applications in the marine sector. -- Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine and other industries and Quadrise Plc, the supplier of innovative
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green
(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
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has released its 2024 Jumpstart Report, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing access to biodiesel and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across gas stations in the D.C.,
(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
(MIchigan Farm News/The County Press) A Michigan company will receive a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the sale of biofuels by 2.5 million gallons per year. Fleet Fueling of Michigan LLC will use the funds
(Ji Ji Press/Japan Times) Japan will urge automakers to make all new passenger cars compatible with biofuel in the early 2030s and beyond in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, the industry ministry said Monday. The new target
(BP/Biobased Diesel Daily) BP announced Oct. 23 that it has begun selling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, in Spain at select service stations. The fuel is initially available at four service stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra. These stations
(Suomen Lantakaasu) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy's biogas plant to be built in Kiuruvedi is to produce renewable liquefied biogas from the manure of Ylä-Savo's cattle farms and other side streams of agriculture and the food industry. The investment covers the construction of
(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
(CStore Decisions) Debuts its 10th E85/E15 refueling station in Virginia. -- Sheetz is celebrating the impact of the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Biofuel Infrastructure Project Grant with the opening of its 10th E85 and E15 Biofuel station in Virginia. The Biofuel station
(Amazon) The tie up aims to boost the development and adoption of low-carbon fuels from agricultural and industrial waste, starting with the cities of Visakhapatnam and Bahadurgarh. Eventually, fuelling hubs and mobile refuelling stations will be developed across India. Amazon India and
by Tammy Mastroberte (Convenience Store News) While not much has changed with combustible fuel over the past five years other than price fluctuations, options at the fuel island and on the forecourt are evolving. They include biofuels such as ethanol-based E15 and
(Neste) Neste and Finland's national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams* will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland. With the switch from fossil diesel to
(RTE) Fuel supplier Certa has become the first Irish operator to launch a new lower carbon blended biofuel for the home heating market as it continues its strategy of delivering cleaner energy solutions for domestic customers. Ireland's residential sector currently accounts for
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Global Energy Overseas, a subsidiary of Global Energy International, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Singapore Methanol to advance sustainable maritime fuel solutions. -- The MoU will see the two companies combine their expertise to
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) I read with interest a recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining the increasing popularity of Kwik Trip gas stations throughout the upper Midwest (“How Kwik Trip created a cult-like following in the Midwest”,
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) China Classification Society (CCS), Weichai Singapore, Marine Energy and Sustainability Research Department of Nanyang Technological University (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine have signed a research cooperation agreement to test B100 biofuel for 1,000 hours in Singaporean waters. The four-party agreement for this
(M Live) A Michigan company received a nearly $4.2 million federal grant to expand the sale and use of biodiesel and ethanol in three counties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development this week announced $239 million in funding nationwide to
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company continues its strong commitment to renewable fuels and establishes a brand name for its top-of-the-line diesel in the Spanish market. Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel has a unique formulation that optimizes performance and extends the engine life of diesel vehicles. It is produced from organic
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
(Delta Airlines) For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000+-gallon shipments of SAF were made from
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S.
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Inpex Japan Ltd., a subsidiary of Inpex Corp., Inpex Logistics Co. Ltd., Itochu Corp. and Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. began the commercial supply of 40 percent renewable diesel blends (RD40) in late September. The four companies
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday gave a surprise boost to the ethanol industry by issuing a directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate studying how California could increase ethanol blending in gasoline to allow the sales
by Enes Tunagur (Lloyd's List) Competitive prices and regulatory certainty in Singapore helped it dethrone Rotterdam as the top biofuel bunkering hub -- Singapore replaced Rotterdam as top biodiesel bunker hub despite Dutch subsidies, as regulatory certainty and falling prices boosted demand in
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50
(Southwest Airlines) Supply from Valero is expected to deliver the highest volume of SAF announced to date in Illinois -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of
(Wizz Air) Wizz Air, awarded as global environmentally sustainable airline group of the year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation*, today announces it will trial operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This positions Wizz Air at the forefront
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Spanish energy company Cepsa has announced it has used its hybrid barge, Bahía Levante, to supply 1,030 tonnes of B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, in the Bay of Algeciras. In
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Business aviation is out front as the wider industry transitions to burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but ongoing progress depends on the future regulatory environment, says a leading fuel distributor. Overall, there were 23 billion gal. of
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) British supermarket chain Asda is investing in two new bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling facilities, as the retailer continues to make progress toward reducing overall carbon emissions. Working closely with Gasrec — a major fuel provider for commercial vehicles in the United
by Blake Brittain (Reuters) Phillips denied Propel's trade secrets claims; Jury decided the case in Oakland, California -- Energy company Phillips 66 (PSX.N) owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 million in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities, a jury
by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol
by David Trilling (The Harvard Gazette) Prices for hydrogen produced with clean energy will remain high, Harvard researchers demonstrate in the journal Joule, but the fuel may remain the only way to decarbonize some sectors. Green hydrogen is often touted as the
by Thomas Metcalf (Fox 41) Tidewater Transportation and Terminals celebrated a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new full-service biofuel and renewable diesel distribution facility. The facility in Pasco will play a key role in the region’s shift towards cleaner energy
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Ohmium International, a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures and deploys proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, has been selected as the electrolyzer supplier for Lewis County Transit’s zero-emission transportation network. For the first project, Ohmium will install a
(Biofuels International) Cepsa has completed four deliveries of HVO via Glander International Bunkering to a cruise ship at the Port of Barcelona since late June. The second-generation biofuel is made from ISCC EU certified raw materials and can reduce CO2 emissions by
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so (the retailers)
(Cepsa) - The energy company has already made SAF available at the Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports, and will be expanding availability of this product at the rest of the archipelago’s main airports in the coming weeks - The company is
(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
(Nikkiso) ABS issued an approval in principle (AIP) for a new ammonia fuel supply system (FSS) from Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, part of Nikkiso Co., Ltd.’s Industrial Division. The ammonia fuel supply system features high efficiency pumps and an
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer)... PepsiCo teamed up with Clean Fuels Alliance America to show how PepsiCo is converting its semi-truck fleet to use more biodiesel and reach PepsiCo's ambitious "net-zero" emission goals. On a muggy afternoon, offering free cold
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The first Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport flight departure fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) takes to the skies Sept. 25. Delta Air Lines has designated flight DL 2732 from Minneapolis to New York on Sept. 25 as
(Avina) Company receives necessary permits to begin construction of North America’s landmark on-site electrolytic hydrogen production and dispensing facility. -- Avina Clean Hydrogen is thrilled to announce that it has received the industrial new construction permit to proceed with the construction of
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) last week awarded over $4 million in grants to add E15 (15% ethanol fuel) to 86 retail sites throughout the state. Under Iowa’s E15 Access Standard adopted in 2022, retailers have until January
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded members of the U.S. House for introducing the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation that would make permanent the year-round availability of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel nationwide. RFA specifically thanks Reps.
(Biofuels International) Global Partners is making renewable diesel available at the East Haven terminal. This marks the first time this eco-friendly fuel has been accessible in Connecticut. Global’s renewable diesel offering is a pathway for the state to achieve its climate goals and
(Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)) Leads bipartisan group in demanding continued certainty ahead of looming Sept. 30 end date -- As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is
(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
(Asyad Group) Asyad Group, in collaboration with OQ Alternative Energy and Sumitomo Corporation Middle East FZE, announced a joint study agreement to explore the potential of establishing Oman as a global leader in low-carbon fuels for bunkering. This visionary initiative represents
(Maritime Executive) South Korea’s shipbuilder HD Hyundai is proposing a novel approach to handle the management and operation of ammonia-fueled ships. The shipbuilding working with ABS is advancing the use of autonomous technology and artificial intelligence (AI) as part of the
(Antara) Virgin Australia has become the first international airline to use the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Indonesia's state-owned energy giant Pertamina. “The first SAF delivery at Ngurah Rai Airport signifies that Indonesia can adapt to the energy mix demands in
(Sumitomo Corporation) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), Fleet Management Limited, Sumitomo Corporation and TOTE Services (collectively the “Parties”) announced today the United States’ First Approval in Principle ("AiP") for the initial design of ammonia bunkering articulated tug-barge (*1) ／AB-ATB) from ABS.
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) has joined the Ammonia STS trial which was led and successfully completed by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD). -- In the absence of ammonia
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) New federal grants will increase biodiesel usage along the Detroit River. -- Pete Probst with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition tells Brownfield most traffic on the Great Lakes St. Lawerence Seaway has to pass through the
(Helen Oy) With its first hydrogen project of three PEM electrolysers Helen Oy will increase its expertise to meet the needs of large-scale hydrogen production. -- Helen Oy, one of Finland's largest energy companies, is joining forces with MAN Energy Solutions and
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support
by Bill Dubensky (KNOX) Minnesota has new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15%
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
by Anna Pope (KOSU) Love’s Travel Stops will put more ethanol fuel infrastructure in place and add EV charging stations to multiple locations. The Oklahoma-based company will furnish 245 E-15 dispensers, and ethanol storage tanks at 38 locations and increase the amount
(ReFuels) ReFuels N.V., one of Europe's leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGV), has broken ground on a new refuelling station at Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland. The public access Bio-CNG station operated under
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) The world’s first accreditation* for “Machinery Room Safety for Ammonia” (MRS) will be granted by ClassNK for the ammonia-fueled medium gas carrier (AFMGC) currently being developed by a consortium that includes Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)
(Proman) With 2 ships refuelling this month, 12,500 MT of methanol fuel will have been supplied by Proman to vessels in Trinidad in the past 12 months, demonstrating its potential as a methanol bunkering hub -- Stena Prosperous was refuelled in the port
(Cranfield University) New fuel storage and aircraft fuelling infrastructure has been installed at Cranfield Airport, making available a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel to the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft at its home base. To minimise carbon dioxide emissions and impacts
(Federal Aviation Administration) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs at the Pump and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation -- Today (Augsut 16, 2024), on the second anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Department
(WOWO) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a significant investment of $1.4 million to enhance clean energy systems and increase the availability of biofuels across Indiana. The initiative, led by USDA Rural Development, is set to benefit Hoosier farmers and agricultural producers
by Jack O'Connor (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Atlantic News Telegraph) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over $14 million in grants for 19 projects in Iowa designed to increase availability and access to biofuels. According to the USDA press release, these grants will
(Iverson) During Arendalsuka, Iverson eFuels signed a partnership agreement with Stavangerregionen Havn (Port of Stavanger), ASCO Norge, and St1 to make green ammonia available in the Stavanger region. This partnership will help reduce emissions in the shipping industry. "Green ammonia has the
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel
(OPAL Fuels) South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company, and OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a vertically integrated leader in the capture and conversion of biogas into low carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG) and renewable electricity, announced today that construction has
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Singapore-based shipping company Swire Shipping, part of Swire Group, has completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its transpacific service. -- MV Suva Chief, a containership on the Sun Chief Express Ocean service, was bunkered in
(Gasum) In Finland, customers of Gasum's filling stations have already been buying almost exclusively biogas for some time now. Natural gas sales will end at filling stations on 30 August. From the end of this summer, only biogas will be distributed at
by Andreia Vital (Jornal Cana) Brazilian cosmetics company aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 82% with new trucks -- Natura has started operating its first fleet of trucks powered by biomethane gas, consisting of 20 new vehicles that replace conventional diesel models. The
(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
by Evey Weisblat (City View) The change will significantly reduce the number of trucks coming into Fayetteville annually -- Thousands of trucks carrying the majority of Fayetteville’s ethanol supply into the city each year will no longer be coming here. Instead, freight
(Nebraska Corn Board) The Nebraska Corn Board is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program, which launched this week. This initiative aims to enhance ethanol infrastructure in Nebraska by supporting the expansion of higher ethanol blends, including E15, E30
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