(Maersk) Lufthansa Cargo and A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) have signed an agreement to promote the decarbonization of airfreight through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Lufthansa Cargo will use 400 metric tonnes of SAF on behalf of Maersk in
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(Auramarine) Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, power and process industries, has announced that it will deliver two shipsets of Diesel Fuel Oil (DFO) and Liquid Biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Meriaura, a leading Finnish shipping company. The
(University of Oklahoma/PR Newswire) The $18.7M project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, will research potential carbon storage sites. -- A team of researchers from across the University of Oklahoma Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, Los Alamos National Laboratory, with industry partners, have been
(Bio Friends) Currently Proposing a Regulatory Sandbox for 12% DME Blending of LPG Fuel -- On November 18, Gyeonggi LPG Sales Association, Korea DME Association, Dawon F&C, and Biofriends Co., Ltd. held a business agreement ceremony at Biofriends Co., Ltd. DME Plant
(Metsä Group) Metsä Group’s tissue paper business is taking an important step towards more sustainable transports of its tissue products by arranging part of its outbound transports to customers in Scandinavia with fossil-free fuels. This shift is part of the company’s
(Crown Oil) We are thrilled to have supplied 1 million litres of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel the world-famous RRS Sir David Attenborough, operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) on its voyage from Maderia and Montevideo. Using HVO is helping BAS, and its
(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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck provides an overview of Twelve, a company that develops and produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a process called Power-to-Liquid (PtL). The presentation highlights Twelve’s innovative technology, which uses electrochemistry to convert carbon
(The Hindu Business Line) ... Praj Industries is setting its sights on opportunities across sectors like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), biopolymers, and energy transition and climate action (ETCA), with ambitious plans to triple its revenues by 2030. At a press conference, Dr
DHL’s GoGreen Plus program is innovative in reshaping logistics to lower environmental strain. Aiming to redefine global transportation, the program integrates advanced solutions such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which uses renewable resources like plant oils to cut emissions, along with carbon-neutral strategies and emission-tracking
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
(The Hindu Business Line) Two-wheeler makers also expected to adopt the technology, according to Gadkari -- Major automobile manufacturers, including Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, and Tata, will introduce 100 per cent ethanol-powered vehicles over the next five months, with two-wheeler makers also adopting
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)
(Eni) oday, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President, Diego Aponte, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. Eni, an integrated energy company committed to the energy transition towards carbon
(NORDEN) Today (November 26, 2024), Danish shipping company NORDEN announced a sustainable maritime fuel agreement with Meta aimed at advancing the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. “We are proud to include Meta to our growing list of customers looking to decarbonise their maritime supply chains,” says
(Bulawayo) The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reaffirmed its directive for full compliance with Statutory Instrument 150 of 2024, which mandates the blending of anhydrous ethanol with unleaded petrol. The regulation, which took effect at the end of August 2024,
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Newswire) New report shows significant ramp up in adoption of low carbon fuels and cost-effective avoided emissions -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the ninth annual Navius Research Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report, the annual quantitative report
(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading player in the low-carbon solutions sector, announced the expansion of its Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC) program with the launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel. These new TERC certificates are a revolutionary voluntary carbon program designed
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Completion of facility allows for renewable natural gas injection into PG&E pipeline -- Completion of the project was celebrated on November 19 with a ribbon cutting celebration at the central processing facility site. CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (November 25, 2024) in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil
by Victor Garlington (Bioeconomy Solutions) Green methanol from paulownia woody biomass is a promising sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-derived methanol. Green methanol is produced using renewable resources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s a breakdown of the process
(UK Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP) The Jet Zero Taskforce will serve as the driving force to make flying a cleaner, greener experience. -- Secretary of State for Transport launches new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior
(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
(Neste) Neste will supply renewable Neste RE to PCS in Singapore. PCS will produce essential products, such as ethylene, propylene or butadiene, for customers in various industries. -- Neste and Singapore-based essential chemicals company PCS Pte. Ltd. (“PCS”) have launched a cooperation for
(Merco Press) Uruguay is to ship to The Netherlands 300 tons of biofuels from ALUR's corn oil distillery in the Capurro neighborhood of Montevideo. These are the first biodiesel productions from distillery corn oils, it was also reported this week. The product
by Elizabeth Punsu (B&FT Online) Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), through the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), has successfully produced biodiesel from shea butter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Fabio Teixeira (Reuters) Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is in talks with Raizen (RAIZ4.SA), BP (BP.L), and Inpasa for a possible joint venture in ethanol, two sources told Reuters, as the firm's CEO aims big in a comeback to the
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Court Decision Supports Progress on Pipeline Project and Infrastructure Advancements Across Iowa -- The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld Summit Carbon Solutions’ ability to conduct land surveys under Iowa Code section 479B.15, allowing the project to continue its careful
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a company overview for Price Companies, a wood processing company established in 1965. It emphasizes the company’s proactive focus on sustainable growth by highlighting its innovative practices and commitment to responsible forestry. The
(NACS) Sheetz is reducing the price of its Unleaded 88 gas by 40 cents per gallon beginning Tuesday, November 19, through the end of the month, November 30, according to a report from USA Today. USA Today reported the discount will only be
by Maegan Vazquez (Washington Post) Rollins runs the America First Policy Institute, which has largely stayed out of the spotlight but has made numerous proposals for the second term. -- President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has picked Brooke Rollins, a former
by Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing (New York Times) Three of the nation’s largest automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, are strategizing with other car manufacturers on how to make a delicate request of President-elect Donald J. Trump: Don’t scrap the
(Argus Media) The Argus Biomass Industry Awards recognises the thought leadership and key efforts of individuals and companies in tackling climate change and leading by example, to bring sustainability to the forefront of business. Submit your entry today to nominate an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited with members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition in Washington D.C. this week, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) COP29 has started at a blistering pace with the approval of the Article 6.4 mechanism, laying the foundation for countries to trade carbon emission reductions. Through these trades higher emitting economies will ideally be able to achieve their climate
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Over-compliance with CO2 reductions of 24% in 2022 alone; Industry lobby groups identify certification of imports as problem; Producers across Europe have been struggling -- Germany has put a halt to greenhouse gas emissions ticket rollovers in 2025 and
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for fleets — the Biodiesel Credit Program. This annual program is reserved for fleet operations located in Missouri that utilize biodiesel blends of B6 or higher. “Missouri biodiesel
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After being in the market alongside each other for four years, Truterra will begin offering Indigo Ag carbon programs, and Indigo Ag science will back Truterra’s carbon measurement. -- Today (November 18, 2024), Indigo Ag and Truterra announced
(S&P Global) ... In a statement Nov. 15, China's finance ministry said that from next month, it will end tax relief for exports of products spanning aluminum, copper and biofuel feedstocks, which previously benefited from a 13% rebate on export duties. Reduced
(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments
by Suzanna Hayek and Uzma Gulbahar (S&P Global) Lack of motivation to register across supply chain: CEO; Potential impacts on supplies -- The deadline for implementing the EU's biofuels traceability platform, the Union Database for Biofuels, is rapidly approaching on Nov. 21, yet
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments -- Star Bulk -- one of the largest
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) A swift decision may help some mills to start convince farmers to plant the crop in January since meeting the sowing window is very crucial for the success of any biofuel project -- Trial of
(ABI Research/North American Clean Energy) Green Hydrogen (H2) is the cleanest form of hydrogen production. It’s produced by renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions. Though only 0.2% of hydrogen is produced today, green H2 will account for 27% of total hydrogen
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aircraft lessor Jackson Square Aviation and specialist financial services company Future Energy Global (FEG) have partnered to help generate investments needed to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel. Like leasing companies placing large orders for new
by Cecilia Jamasmie (Mining.com) Chile-focused Antofagasta (LON: ANTO) will become the first mining company to use a hydrogen-powered locomotive in South America, as part of the copper producer’s efforts to develop alternatives to fossil fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make mining more
by Uma Gupta and Sergio Matalucci (PV Magazine) The project will combine green hydrogen generated by Ohmium PEM electrolyzers with CO2 captured from the Singareni Thermal Power Plant to produce green methanol. Ohmium International (Ohmium), a green hydrogen company that designs, manufactures, and deploys advanced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for Aequor, a company specializing in innovative solutions to address challenges in the burgeoning field of algae biofuels. Aequor’s core product is a natural, non-toxic chemical that overcomes several key
by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company
(Pivot Clean Energy) Pivot has expanded visibility for bioethanol clean cooking over the past three years, and is playing a critical role in establishing this fuel as a key part of the energy transition. We connect partners across sectors and participate in global
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Trucksters, a technology-based truck relay transport operator, has decided to partner with Cepsa and its network of service stations to supply its trucks with 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Specifically, Trucksters will use the biofuel in the freight transit
by Rakesh Verma (Daily Excelsior) India’s energy security landscape is characterized by a significant dependency on fossil fuels, which constitute over 80 percent of the country’s total energy consumption. This reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas presents a multitude of challenges,
by Riham Alkousaa and Markus Wacket (Reuters) The German cabinet on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) approved reforms to restrict oil companies from carrying excess emissions reductions credits forward, in a step aimed at boosting the biofuel industry that was hit by
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Greenfield Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Carbon-focused fuel and investment policies increasingly rely on LCA. Properly done, LCA spans supply chains, unifies markets, and sharpens investment opportunities for businesses and lawmakers aiming to improve environmental performance. Despite
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With myriad technologies and decarbonization strategies to explore, and a growing list of compliance and carbon credit markets to access, ethanol producers have many decisions in front of them. The various lifecycle carbon analysis models,
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Chief Industries is a Nebraska-based corporation with seven global brands, one of which is in ethanol. In 1990, Chief acquired the state’s first dry mill ethanol plant, which had been operating since 1985 near Hastings,
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader. ... Canada,
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Tokyo-based financial services company ORIX Corporation has decided to conduct a sea trial using biofuel on its owned vessel which is currently chartered by Danish shipping company Norden. The trial will the first time for ORIX
(Business Research Company/EIN News) The fuel ethanol market has seen substantial growth in recent years, projected to increase from $96.06 billion in 2023 to $102.32 billion in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth during the
(Epson) ECO Delivery Ocean to deliver 230 tonnes CO2e emission reduction in first year. -- Global technology firm Epson announces its partnership with Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics company, to use greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduced fuels
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) and RMI (formerly Rocky Mountain Institute) are launching Katalist, a not-for-profit ‘book and claim’ registry designed to accelerate the shipping industry’s decarbonization journey. Regulations
(Vietnam News Agency) Thailand's Ministry of Energy announced last Friday (November 8, 2024) that it will reduce the palm oil content in its biofuel from 7% to 5% to deal with rising palm oil prices. -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy
by Prakash Jha (ChiniMandi) The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has written a letter to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighting the challenges faced by grain ethanol plants that do not have Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs)
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial
(by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oberon Fuels is a company working to develop renewable fuels that will help decarbonize several sectors, including propane, hydrogen, and methanol. The company’s main focus is converting waste, such as animal manure, into green methanol and
by Martina Li (Loadstar) South Korea’s flagship carrier, HMM, plans to install onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems on ships too young to be scrapped and not practical to convert to run on methanol or LNG. At a recent seminar on eco-friendly shipping,
by Eric Priante Martin (Trade Winds News) Switch Maritime adopts 80-car, 300-passenger design used in Norway -- Switch Maritime is gearing up to order the first hydrogen-powered ropax to be built in the US. The US company, which launched operation of a pioneering passenger
(The Standard/Niagara Economic Development) Port Colborne is to become home to a $33-million, eight-million-litre biofuel terminal that will serve more than 100 vessels annually. It will sit on five hectares of land on the east pier of the Welland Canal, be managed by Hamilton-Oshawa Port
(S&P Global) If there’s one sector at the forefront of alternative fuel hunting at the right cost to help meeting emissions reduction goals, it’s the airlines. To help foster the transition from an offsetting mechanism, the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and its partners, Equinor and Shell, announce the completion of the CO2 receiving and storage facilities of Northern Lights Joint-Venture in Norway. The facilities consist in a terminal that will receive CO2 cargos, a 100 km subsea pipeline for CO2 transportation to
(Neste) - Neste and Air Canada have agreed on the supply of 60,000 tons (77.6 million liters) of unblended, neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for use on flights from Vancouver International Airport. - It marks the first time that
(Alfa Laval) Driving the global energy transition towards biofuels, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L.
(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
by Nelson Bennett (Delta Optimist) Biofuels' environmental and economic opportunities for Canada: C.D. Howe -- Canada is well-positioned to profit both environmentally and economically from a growing biofuel industry, but faces risks in scaling up biofuel production in a way that is
by Richard Fontenot (Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation/NOLA.com) DG Fuels is deciding whether to build a $4 billion low-emissions, sustainable aviation fuel complex in the Moonshine area of St. James Parish. The plant, as seen in the rendering from La. 3127, would
by Jefferson Estevo, Lais Thomaz, Amanda Gondim (Journal of Geopolitics) In 2024, Brazil will hold the presidency of the G-20, which represents an opportunity to regain a leading role in its foreign policy and prioritize important issues on its agenda. Therefore, with
(Bangchak Group) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited (Bangchak) has announced that they have entered into a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Singapore-based Shell International Eastern Trading Company (Shell). The agreement stipulates the offtake of ISCC EU/CORSIA certified SAF to
by Adrian Padeanu (Motor 1) ... The Stellantis brand calls it a “bio-hybrid” technology that revolves around a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine. This three-cylinder mill runs on gasoline and ethanol while being supplemented by an electric motor. The combustion engine is good for
(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
by Kim Chipman and Tarso Veloso (Bloomberg) More than 30 trade groups across the energy, farming and transport sectors say a lack of US government guidance on tax credits is putting Americans at risk of higher fuel prices. The current
(International Civil Aviation Organization) The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan
(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
(Bioenergy Insight) Urszula Szalkowska, managing director, Europe EcoEngineers, outlines the challenges and opportunities for US suppliers. The European energy sector’s landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly in the biomethane market. The European Commission's recent deployment of the Union Database (UDB) signifies a crucial
(London Luton Airport) London Luton Airport (LLA) has taken another key step towards its ambition to achieve Net Zero* for its airport emissions by 2040, following a multi-million-pound investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) With 29 million cars on the road and a nearly 14 billion gallon gasoline market, the state of California is a market unto itself. With 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol in the
by Jeff Beach (North Dakota Monitor/KVRR) An administrative law judge report recommends that Minnesota approve a small segment of the massive Summit Carbon Solutions project that would store millions of tons of carbon dioxide underground in North Dakota. A final decision
(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
(Mitsubishi Gas Chemical/Federal Accounting Standards Foundation) Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer: Shunichi Kito; hereinafter referred to as “Idemitsu Kosan”) and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.(Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Masashi Fujii;
by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday
(Worldwide Flight Services) Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from its ground support equipment (GSE) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by replacing conventional fuel with Biofuel. Starting this month,
(MENAFN/Globe Newswire) The "Europe Data Center Generator market Landscape 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe Data Center Generator Market was valued at USD 1.10 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 1.78 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of
(Azeri Times) The power supply for the Baku Olympic Stadium during the 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP29) will be provided through a solar energy system, HVO biofuel generators, and a hydroelectric power plant READ
by Sampad Nandy (S&P Global) Cites availability issues with sugarcane, rice, corn; Calls on experts to develop higher-yielding sweet sorghum; Targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025 -- The Indian government may push for sweet sorghum as an alternative to sugarcane to diversify ethanol feedstocks,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... For now, we have the company Greasezilla, known to mere mortals as Downey Ridge Environmental, which has snagged a massive partnership with BP and is well on the way to revolutionize brown grease collection and its availability as
(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
(California Air Resources Board) The approved program amendments will catalyze private sector investment in decarbonizing California’s transportation sector to support climate action and cleaner air. -- The California Air Resources Board today approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that
by Jasmin Galvin (University of California Santa Cruz) Discovery by UC Santa Cruz researchers could accelerate biofuel’s adoption -- UC Santa Cruz chemists have discovered a new way to produce biodiesel from waste oil that both simplifies the process and requires relatively
(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
by Rocky Teodoro (RigZone) Commodity trading giant Trafigura has completed the acquisition of 50 percent of equity in Meroil Tank S.L. from Spanish oil operator Meroil S.A. for an undisclosed sum. Meroil Tank will now operate as a 50:50 joint venture company
by Rico (QCostaRica) What happens to the oil used for cooking in restaurants in Costa Rica? Although the total volume of this organic waste is unknown, every month 25,000 liters of used oil are recovered, filtered and exported for transformation into
by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) A new white paper prepared for the Methanol Institute by Dr Jeroen Dierickx, an energy and fuel expert at iDefossilise, concludes that the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) will create a level
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) American multinational oil and gas corporation ExxonMobil has supplied Hapag-Lloyd’s containership Colorado Express with a B25 bio marine fuel blend in Antwerp. -- As disclosed, ExxonMobil’s biofuel blend underwent a range of tests before delivery in Antwerp.
(Ecogas) First Renewables, in partnership with Ecogas confirmed today that the First Renewables biogas upgrade facility, located at the Ecogas Reporoa Organics Processing Facility is now in production. James Irvine, General Manager of Future Fuels at Clarus hailed this as a historic
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
(Wärtsilä Corporation) Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, part of technology group Wärtsilä, will supply Nordic energy company Gasum with biogas upgrading and liquefaction solutions for their new bioLNG plant. The plant will produce high-quality bioLNG from agricultural and organic household waste. The order was booked
(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
(OVM Petrom) TAROM becomes one of the first airlines in the region to align with European sustainability standards; OMV Petrom plans over EUR 1 billion investments for the decarbonization of transportation -- OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by USA BioEnergy, a company focused on developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biofuels from woody biomass, outlines their plan to build a series of 12 advanced biorefineries across the United States,
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's climate commissioner on Thursday reaffirmed EU plans to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035 and tighten CO2 limits next year, after pressure from some governments and carmakers to reconsider the policies. The EU has
by Maria Gerveni and Scott Irwin (farmdoc Daily) Renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. exploded in recent years, increasing over three billion gallons (farmdoc daily, March 8, 2023; March 29, 2023). This had a substantial impact on fats and oils feedstock markets, as
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the next step in its decarbonization journey with the adoption of biofuel, which is estimated to enable up to 80-90% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions without engine modifications. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship
by David Correa(Allied Market Research/EIN Presswire) Exhausting fossil-fuel reserves, less CO2 emission from vehicles, stringent environmental guidelines -- The global size was valued at $564.3 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach $1,317.6 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal (Taiger) Thailand’s Energy Ministry is set to introduce measures to mitigate the effects of the impending cessation of biofuel price subsidies in 2027. With the expiration of these subsidies, the cost of biofuels is anticipated to rise, impacting palm and sugar cane growers who supply
(Cepsa/Moeve Global) Cepsa and Sonatrach have signed today (October 16, 2024) a memorandum of understanding to jointly carry out a feasibility study for the development of an integrated project for green hydrogen production and derivatives in Algeria, mainly aimed at supplying
(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
(Hexagon Composites/PR Newswire) Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA (OSE: HEX.OL) and the world's leading provider of (renewable) natural gas (RNG/CNG) fuel systems, has announced a new wave of orders valued at USD 4.3 million. These orders are for RNG/CNG
(Bioenergy Insight) Bioenergy Insight caught up with Giulia Cancian, secretary general of the European Biogas Association (EBA) at this year’s European Biogas Conference. “This year, we’re talking about the transition towards net-zero, but we are putting a big focus on resilience,” said Cancian,
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Heikki Malinen, president and CEO of Neste, said overcapacity
by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service News Agency) Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade
by Yunus Yussop (Borneo Post) The global demand for solid biofuels and activated carbon, particularly from Asia-Pacific countries, is on the rise, according to Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah. He highlighted that using biomass as fuel
by Ariane Morrissey (Bunkerspot) Biofuel supplier GoodFuels has ended all biofuel deliveries in Singapore with immediate effect, nearly three years after launching its office in the world’s largest bunkering hub. In a written statement sent to Bunkerspot today (6 November), the company has confirmed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation delivered at the ABLC Conference in 2024 highlights Green Star BCS’s expertise in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector. The company, with a global team of “Molecule Managers,” provides consulting services focused on techno-economic
by Rob Gill (Business Travel News Europe) Budget airline easyJet and aircraft manufacturer Airbus are to trial a new corporate partnership which aims to “stimulate” the production of alternative aviation fuels. The two companies said the initiative would examine how airlines
(Alaska Airlines) After a successful test year in 2023, we're bringing back the opportunity for loyal guests to earn elite status by supporting sustainable aviation fuels. The program provides guests with the ability to take action on their travel-related carbon emissions
(Avon Fire & Rescue Service/Biobased Diesel Daily) Avon Fire & Rescue Service, serving Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the U.K., has recently completed a successful trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as
(Maersk) Maersk is partnering with Danone, one of the world's leading food and beverages companies, to reduce its logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean, a product based on reduced GHG emission fuels like bio-diesel or bio-methanol which
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa announced Oct. 30 its name change to Moeve, marking what the company called a historic milestone in its transformation. This change, according to the company, positions Moeve as a leader in the European energy transition
(Epiroc) Epiroc’s range of drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders for underground applications are now verified to be compatible with HVO100. This alternative fuel reduces particulate tailpipe emissions and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases. -- "By switching from fossil diesel to
by David Kaminski-Morrow (Flight Global) Finnair has pushed back its long-term target for achieving carbon neutrality, fixing the timeline at 2050 rather than its previous ambition of 2045. The carrier disclosed the shift as it revealed that short-term plans to decarbonise its
(RMI) As climate leaders prepare to fly to San Jose for the VERGE Conference, sustainable aviation fuel certificates offer a solution to air transport emissions. -- Five-year contract will deliver 954 metric tons of carbon reduction; Equivalent of flying more than 1500 economy passengers round
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8, formerly known as BSBios, is planning to begin production of a newly branded biodiesel product in November called “BeVant.” BeVant is an advanced biodiesel with a high degree of purity that can
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Amid significant drops or losses in income for the third quarter of 2024, three U.S. petroleum refiners who also manufacture renewable diesel provided newsworthy updates on their biofuel operations and market outlooks in recent quarterly
by Carrie Song (Neste/NGT News) ... There have been arguments suggesting that renewable liquid fuels are just the bridging solutions before all the vehicles and equipment transition to electric or hydrogen. However, recently a number of car giants have made changes
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and
(Renewable Fuels Association) In honor of Veterans Day, a special fuel promotion will give local drivers access to a deep fuel discount on two popular ethanol fuel blends, sponsored by Kansas Corn and Veterans for Renewable Fuels, an initiative of the Missouri-based Renewable Fuels Association. All
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and proteins, today announced plans to develop a commercial-scale Carbon Capture and Utilization (“CCU”) facility (the “facility”, “plant”, or “project”) at Herøya
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) & KS95 FM teamed up for an hour-long Unleaded 88 promotion at a Minnoco station in Richfield yesterday. Both MN Bio-Fuels and KS95 educated drivers on the various benefits of fueling up with
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held an Unleaded 88 promotion at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights today (October 16, 2024). During the promotion, which ran from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who chose Unleaded 88 were
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”,
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