(Manifold Times) Firm launched its eco-friendly initiative by moving from fossil fuels to HVO, becoming the first domestic passenger ship operator in Ireland to adopt this sustainable practice. -- Dublin Bay Cruises on Wednesday (22 January) announced the launch of its eco-friendly
(Suez Canal Authority) ... Adm. Rabiee emphasized that the Suez Canal has made significant progress in implementing its ambitious strategy to declare the Canal as a "Green Canal." This is being achieved through the building of environmentally friendly marine units, converting
(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
(Port of Los Angeles) California Air Resources Board Grant to Help Fund Passenger Ferry and Excursion Boat Demo Projects -- In partnership with Catalina Express and Harbor Breeze Cruises, the Port of Los Angeles will soon begin emission-reduction technology demonstration projects for
(TruAlt Bioenergy/PR Newswire) The Carbon Market Association of India (CMAI) has announced the appointment of Vijay Nirani, Founder & Managing Director of TruAlt Bioenergy, as the Co-Chairperson of the India Alliance on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This groundbreaking initiative will be
(EnviTec Biogas Construction/PR Newswire) Germany's largest biogas producer, EnviTec Biogas AG, has been leveraging chicken manure for the production of biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and bio-Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) for an impressive 23 years. The company is now actively exploring opportunities
(Aemetis/Stockhouse/NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company, today (January 23, 2025) provided an update on the impact of various federal policies in the United States and operations at the Aemetis biodiesel plant in
(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
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) Adding sustainable aviation fuel to the list of products made from corn and soybeans may help increase profits for U.S. farmers. “Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and soybeans,” said Noelle Neef, assistant director
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Well News) Things have been taking a turn for the worse in America’s agricultural heartland, just as President Donald Trump takes office and the Senate moves to vote on his energy, environment and agriculture Cabinet
(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
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
by Evan Berg (KIMT) One of the keynote speeches of this year's Minnesota Ag Expo focused on expanding Minnesota's growing biofuel industry and the role Minnesota farmers have to play in it. Jeff Davidman, vice president of state and local affairs for
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society GEAPS) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience
by Toddd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Proposal to Waive Cellulosic RFS Volumes Sees Pushback From Biofuels Groups -- Although a new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce cellulosic biofuels levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard is on hold
by Doug Gollan (Private Jet Card Comparisons) Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets purchased 19.4 million gallons of SAF in 2024. -- President Patrick Gallagher wrote in a social media post, “NetJets continues to prioritize our investment in sustainable aviation fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Last week, the government lowered the issue price of rice to be sold to distilleries for making ethanol to ₹22.50/kg, as against the economic cost of ₹39.75/kg, effectively subsidising ₹17.25/kg from public exchequer -- Oil marketing
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved highest-ever ethanol blending in December 2024 at 18.2 percent, government data shows. This is the highest ethanol blending figure recorded till date and is a marked improvement over the 16.1 percent blending
(Renewable Carbon News) Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector? -- Following the Green Deal, the EU is leading the way in
(Boeing) - Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand; - Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become a key project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This source is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
(GC) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leader in Thailand’s integrated chemical industry, has announced the successful launch of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country, elevating the energy and chemical industries with biochemical innovation. This
by Craig Hoyle (Flight Global) The Royal Norwegian Air Force has become the first operator to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter using what Oslo describes as being a “significant proportion” of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A first test flight of
(OMV) Memorandum of understanding to advance aviation decarbonization through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Joint solutions to broaden access to SAF, stimulate new demand and support large-scale investments; Both companies advocate for SAF’s role in achieving climate-neutral aviation OMV and Airbus have signed a memorandum
by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, Nick Paulson and Carl Zulauf (farmdoc daily) Agricultural trade is again coming under more focus as President Trump comes into office. The Trump administration has suggested the use of tariffs on goods coming into the United States
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Midwest senators have reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
by Frankline Oduor (Kenyans.co.ke) President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses. Speaking during a tour of the Western Sugar Belt
(La Libre (Google Translation)) The airline Wizz Air, which operates in particular at Charleroi airport (BSCA), has successfully carried out sustainable fuel (SAF) tests on more than 50 flights, it announced on Thursday during a round table organized at Charleroi airport,
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) This year’s winners recognized for accelerating growth in the industry -- Three industry leaders will be recognized this week for their outstanding efforts in advancing biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel during the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference. “In
by Caitlin Scheresky (EcoEngineers/Biomass Magazine) On Nov. 26, EcoEngineers hosted the newest installment in its “Back to Basics” webinar series, with this edition focusing on hydrogen. EcoEngineers’ Senior Carbon Consultant Guillermo Aguirre presented the webinar’s content. Aguirre kicked off the conversation with
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in one his final acts, criticized a Biden administration assessment that the country’s key biofuel law likely has had a “modest but negative” impact on the environment. -- The US Department of
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Existing programs are set to expand to cover additional emission sources, and several new mechanisms are expected to launch in the next two years. -- Nearly one-quarter of global carbon emissions are covered by pricing instruments, and that number is
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) ... (A)t the RSB Annual Conference, RSB introduced the RSB Academy Programme, a new educational initiative dedicated to capacity building for a sustainable bioeconomy. The launch of the programme was accompanied by the launch of eleven e-learning
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the Biofuture Campaign’s strategy to promote sustainable fuels and chemicals (SFC) on a global scale. The campaign, spearheaded by the Molecule Group, aims to integrate SFC technologies into international policy frameworks like
(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 Mathías Buela (InfoNegocios) They had already been renting the facilities for six years to first evaluate their strategic potential; this is not the only investment the company will make in infrastructure. -- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a
by David Hallberg, Todd Sneller and Larry Pearce (Omaha World Herald) A new book by pediatrician Debra Hendrickson (“The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change”) and a new study from the National Academy of Sciences on
(Manifold Times) Firm said it successfully delivered ISCC-certified B30 biofuel blend, derived from renewable feedstocks, to Heerema’s Anchor Handling Tug “MV Bylgia” at Port of Rotterdam. -- Burando Energies on Thursday (16 January) announced it successfully delivered ISCC-certified biofuel to Heerema’s Anchor
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Viking Line has decided to introduce its biofuel-based sustainable initiative for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conference trips on three vessels on its Helsinki routes. The initiative called Green Sea Conference, which is said
(Ecostrat) Ecostrat, a leader in assessing, developing, optimizing and managing biomass supply chains, and New Energy Risk (“NER”), a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group and leading provider of customized technology performance insurance solutions for energy transition projects, have been selected
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
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has expanded its continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe to include its Basel, Switzerland facility at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (LFSB). This builds on the General Dynamics subsidiary’s experience as the first to bring
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
(Arbios Biotech) Arbios Biotech, a leader in the commercialization of sustainable bio-oil production, is proud to announce the successful completion of construction of its Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George, British Columbia. The facility uses Licella’s Cat-HTRTM hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to
(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. -- Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an
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
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo announce completion of SAF plant news -- JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), Revo International, SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and Cosmo Oil announced that the construction work on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant has completed and
(Private Jet Card Comparisons) Jet Aviation will supply sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at its Zurich FBO during the World Economic Forum 2025. For the fourth year, General Dynamics’ private aviation subsidiary has worked with Zurich Airport to make SAF available on-site for
by Mitch Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) While there are many questions left to be answered by the incoming Trump administration's final rule, the United States Department of the Treasury and the IRS felt confident enough to issue short-term guidance on the
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment Team) I am thrilled to announce that, Kondayama Biofuel Investment team has just concluded two days training of trainers for Women's Network for Environmental Sustainability (WoNES),its partners and representatives from 120 communities in Western
There is only one month remaining to nominate an exceptional woman in the clean energy sector for a C3E Award. Each year, the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Awards recognize mid-career women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The cold flowing out of Washington DC in the form of 45Z tax credit guidance is matched only by the heavy Eastern snow. Fires rage in Los Angeles fueled by two wet winters, the US is
by Maria Lígia Barros and Maria Albuquerque (Argus Media) A freshly inked EU-Mercosur trade agreement marks an important opportunity for Brazil's burgeoning ethanol market, but will likely not significantly impact the country's well established sugar trade. Announced in December, the landmark pact provides for
by Damian Mason (The Business of Agriculture Podcast) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops currently facing significant oversupply challenges. But will SAF truly take off? What
(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodities and climate solutions firm, today announces the acquisition of Marine Olie, a leading trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. This strategic acquisition strengthens STX Group’s position in the biofuels value chain and supports the
(Transportation Energy Institute) The United States road transportation sector accounts for 22% of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Policies have been put in place to reduce emissions in the road transport sector – both on a federal and state level in
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the approval of the definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO and FAME) from China by EU member states. In July of last year, the EBB already obtained provisional anti-dumping duties that are currently
(Bayer) The companies have closed a deal where Bayer acquires camelina germplasm and intellectual property assets from Smart Earth Camelina Corp. to meet growing demand for renewable fuel / With the addition of camelina crops to Bayer’s portfolio, Bayer expands its
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation about the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role of ICF, a global consulting firm, in this market. It covers the current state of the SAF market, including the impact
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) The Maltese government’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), which was presented to the European Commission (EC) this week, will incorporate proposals for extending the obligation for a biofuel component to the maritime sector. In a statement issued on
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries, the government said in a new regulation on Wednesday. The step by the
(Neste) Neste is partnering with the Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ available for the first time in Italy to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel (also known as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural
by Sue Terpilowski (SeaNews) Agreement around EcoTow solution secures Höegh Autoliners the first ever low-carbon towage service in Australia -- Svitzer, a leading global towage provider, and Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of ocean transportation services in the Roll-on, Roll-off segment, have partnered to deliver Svitzer’s first ever EcoTow solution
(Manifold Times) Port carried out the first STS bunkering during simultaneous operations for large methanol-powered container ships for this year in Yangshan Port Area on 1 January, says SIPG. Shanghai Port has begun regular methanol bunkering services following its inaugural refuelling operation
(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
(Neste) Neste and KPI OceanConnect, a global provider of marine energy solutions, collaborate on the supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector in Singapore in partnership with Global Energy for operational delivery in Singapore waters. This is the first time
(Tidewater Renewables/CISION) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) has taken decisive action to protect fair competition in the Canadian renewable diesel market by filing a countervailing (anti-subsidy) and anti-dumping duty complaint (the "Complaint") with the Canada Border Services Agency
(Petrobras) The initiative focuses on offering competitive products with a lower carbon footprint -- This Monday (1/6), Petrobras is publishing its first call for proposals for acquisition of biomethane. The initiative is in line with the company's goals of decarbonizing its operations
(Lebherr-Werk) Since August 2024, the Liebherr factory in Nenzing, Austria, has switched to HVO fuel for the machines it produces. The big advantage in using this instead of fossil diesel is that it is largely CO2 neutral. The company is thus
(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
(Asociación de Líneas Aéreas/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Spanish airline group Asociación de Líneas Aéreas said Jan. 2 that airlines will pay an extra cost of 234.2 million euros this year for the use of 2 percent of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain
(The Maritime Executive) On January 1, the European Union's new carbon-intensity mandate - FuelEU Maritime - entered into force, requiring European shipping interests to make hard choices about fuel-efficiency and low-carbon propulsion. Compliance options include paying more taxes, cutting down fuel
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) welcomed reporters from Japan’s key nationwide news groups to visit with and interview ethanol stakeholders to gain perspective on the future of Japan’s ethanol market. This team arrived (in December 2024) shortly after Japan’s
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) To elevate sustainable oil palm production in Thailand to international standards, the Palm Oil Extraction Association, Surat Thani Provincial Agricultural Council, Surat Thani Oil Palm Farmers Association, and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) have
(SK Innovation News) First Korean refiner to export SAF to Europe, completing global value chain just four months after commercial production; Positioned to lead in the European market following January’s mandatory SAF adoption, with plans for continued expansion domestically and internationally SK Energy
by Alfred Hamer (Dry Bulk) Berge Bulk and BHP have joined forces to pioneer an iron ore voyage from Australia to China powered entirely by B100 biodiesel. The Berge Lyngor, a 206 330 dwt Newcastlemax bulk carrier, is delivering iron ore
by Adrian H. Halili (Business World) The biodiesel industry is competing for the limited supply of coconuts, crowding out exporters of products like coconut oil and coconut water, industry officials said. “The recent increase in the country’s biodiesel requirement may possibly divert
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Brazilian Journal of Transport) This article examines the development and utilization of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Brazil, highlighting their potential and current progress. Civil aviation accounts for
(Moeve) The firm plans to develop new energy alternatives, such as renewable hydrogen and electrification for airline ground fleets. -- Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) in 2024 as part of the company's various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonisation of
(Zawya) Monitoring the implementation of zero neutrality projects -- His Excellency Eng. Salim Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, issued a Ministerial Decision No. (35-2024) establishing the Oman Net Zero Centre, which aims to support the Sultanate in achieving its
(Comstock Fuels) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd (“Gresham’s”),
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Increasing production of SAF in the U.S. will fall to the Republican-controlled Congress and the second Trump administration. -- Bizav embraces sustainable aviation fuel; More fixed-base operators are supplying blended SAF; Future production incentives are in doubt Business
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The European Union’s largest ethanol producer acquired a former Valero corn ethanol production facility in Jefferson in 2022 and has already made progress in reshaping the 100-year-old site through more than $450 million in
by Timothy Cama (E&E News PM) Speaker Mike Johnson pledged Friday that the Republican-led House would prioritize ending electric vehicle policies and other Democratic climate change efforts. Addressing colleagues shortly after securing the gavel, Johnson laid out a number of top priorities
by Cassidy Ward (Slash Gear) ... Over the last 20 years or so, biodiesel and other biofuels have been touted as a potential replacement or supplement for conventional petroleum based gasoline fuels. In some forms, biodiesel is compatible with a wide
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has teamed up with bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) for B24 marine biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. As a result of this collaboration, on January 2, 2025, CPN
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. -- flights departing the UK will use greener fuels from today; 10% of all
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An eastern Iowa farmer is using ClearFlame technology to haul grain to his local ethanol plant. Lance Lillibridge grows corn and soybeans in Benton County and says he’s driving an International semi-truck with a Cummins engine
(ChiniMandi) In Bihar, a large number of factories are being set up, creating numerous employment opportunities across the state. By 2026, nine new ethanol plants are expected to be established, which will help boost ethanol production in the state. These new
(UkrAgroConsult) Planes in China are already flying on SAF: 12 flights from four airports have joined the first phase of the program. The second phase will begin next year, involving more airlines and increasing the number of flights. Yao Junchen, vice president
(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
(Lloyd's Register) The FuelEU Maritime regulation comes into force on 1 January 2025, but its incorporation into the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement has been delayed and is not expected to take place before that date. What impact does this have? FuelEU will
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will
by Zach Appel (Argus Media) A potential reformulation of gasoline in eight midcontinent states to accommodate year-round 15pc ethanol gasoline (E15) could lead to shortages in midcontinent fuel supply and an increase in retail prices in 2025. Approaching the 2025 summer driving
(Comstock) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) ("Comstock” and the "Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation ("Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham's Eastern (Pvt) Ltd ("Gresham's”), a
(Envirotainer) A significant step in reducing supply chain emissions through collaboration -- Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative
(Travel and Tour World) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has introduced the region’s first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This initiative marks a significant step forward in sustainability efforts within the aviation
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen) Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs two multi-year shipping contracts with large auto OEMs, both including biofuel. "The contracts are a great testament to our customers' commitment to ensuring more sustainable freight," says Pia Synnerman Chief Customer Officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen. Both
by Kristen Holliday (Castanet) While price estimates are still being refined, a large-scale fuel plant proposed for the Tk’emlups reserve could cost more than $1 billion. Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. is partnering with Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Sc.wenwen Economic Development Corporation on
(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,
(West Berkshire Council) Our waste collection vehicles are now running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- West Berkshire Council is pleased to announce a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability - all our waste collection vehicles that are used to collect weekly
by Kirsten Coleman (Certas Energy) UK-based conglomerate Grob Group Ltd announces it has switched 100 per cent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means
(Green Oil Recycling/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Oil Recycling, a provider of grease-trap cleaning and waste-oil removal services in the greater New York City metro area, announced Dec. 24 the launch of “Waste Oil Awareness Month” this January. This initiative is designed to educate restaurant owners and commercial-kitchen operators about
(RailFreight.com) A new rail freight service connecting the Limay-Porcheville multimodal platform, near Paris, with Switzerland has been recently launched by Haropa Port. The initiative entails the transport of biofuel made from cooking oils. The oils are “collected throughout France from catering professionals,
(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was
(MENAFN/EIN Presswire) Implementation Agreement defines terms and conditions for the supply of biogenic carbon dioxide to HIF's future e-Fuel facility in Paysandú, Uruguay. -- HIF Global, the world's leading e-Fuels company, and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALUR”), company of the state-owned ANCAP group,
(Nebraska Department of Economic Development) For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. -- Partnerships to develop housing and attract investment into Nebraska’s bioeconomy have earned Falls City (pop. 4,045) recognition from the State
(HUB Network) Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth
by JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) In a three-year pilot study, researchers will work to scale up a catalytic process to commercial viability -- In the near future, rubber tires on cars, trucks, airplanes and more could be made from plant
(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with
By Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment) I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to have received this prestigious award from the Moyamba District Students Union (MoDSU) (VIDEO at 1:01:48). This recognition is not only a testament to my individual efforts but also
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
(Việt Nam News) In addition to E5RON92 gasoline, MoIT requires producers and traders to research the production and import of E100 fuel. -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) urges localities and petroleum traders to promote the sale of biofuel (E5
(ChiniMandi) Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, will begin sourcing bamboo from 18 districts in Assam, including Sivasagar, during the first phase of its ethanol production operations. To facilitate
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from LanzaTech, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker LNZA, outlines their vision for a circular carbon economy and their innovative approach to sustainable production. The presentation focuses on LanzaTech’s
(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association
(MItsui & Co) Initiatives Towards Creating a Carbon-Neutral Society -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. ("Seven-Eleven"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Fumihiko Nagamatsu) will introduce B100, a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a an overview from Haffner Energy, a cleantech provider specializing in biomass-to-energy solutions. It highlights their technology, SAFnoca®, which uses residual biomass to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAFnoca is designed to be
(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines'
by Sohyeon Ryu and Joe Janzen (farmdoc daily) ... Such policy aims to reduce emissions created by jet fuel use by encouraging a switch to lower-emission sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from plant biomass, vegetable oils, sugars, and alcohols including ethanol.
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) European majors slow clean energy investments; Investors rewarding oil and gas focus; New Trump U.S. presidency among big factors in 2025 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has received third-party certification for its book and claim (Note 1) service for pure car carriers after
(NYK Line) To procure credits from 1PointFive for five years starting in 2028 -- On December 11, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) and ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”) signed an Agreement regarding the sale and purchase of marine fuel with carbon dioxide removal credits
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
(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel
by Lucy White (Bloomberg/RigZone) The UK government is giving carmakers eight weeks to submit views on the phase-out of new gasoline and diesel cars, as ministers consider easing sales quotas that electric vehicle manufacturers are struggling to hit. The Department for Transport
(Emerates News Agency) The Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework
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
(Growth Energy) AAA projected last week that 107 million Americans will travel by car for the holidays this year. Based on this data, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, estimates that U.S. consumers could collectively save up to $250 million in
(Reickerman/Biobased Diesel Daily) The recent 2024 Global Biofuel Focus Conference marked a significant milestone for Rieckermann, as the company announced that technologies from BDI-BioEnergy International, a company Rieckermann co-owns, are now officially available on the Chinese market through the group. The announcement
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The 45Z tax credit, which offers greater subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions, is poised to kick off in January. ... Biofuels support is a less likely target for repeal than other climate policies, energy lobbyists
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Watershed, an international platform which helps some of the world’s biggest corporations to measure, report and reduce their carbon emissions, has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) by four major companies to help them
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A new study by UK-based consultancy CFP Energy has identified a significant divergence of strategies to decarbonise aviation in the UK, France and Germany, and serious impediments to the industry’s ability to reach its net zero emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... National Science Foundation has funded the Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing Decarbonization, or CURB, Engineering Research Center, or ERC, a multi-institutional engineering research center that aims to develop transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
(Neste) Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million liters) of neat, i.e. unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. It is the airline's largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date. The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the USDA Rural Development (RD) initiatives to bolster the bioeconomy. It highlights RD’s key priorities, including promoting equity, combating climate change, and expanding markets for rural communities. The presentation deck details how
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) In some world markets, biogas is the common source of methane, otherwise thought of as, and called natural gas. Such is used to heat our homes, supply industry with a combustible fuel, and a
By Vinicius Damazio (S&P Global) Internal competition, growing mandate, EU-Mercosur trade deal in focus; Higher debt, caution from key players suggests conservative growth; Uncertainty around US trade policies, EU deal boosts export prospects -- Brazil's ethanol market is heading into 2025 at a pivotal
(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 James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
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