by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This address by Gevo CEO Pat Gruber emphasizes the power of photosynthesis for food and fuels and their commitment to sustainability through a triple bottom line approach. They highlight their experience in integrating agricultural and
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Back TO HOMEGevo and Future Energy Global Sign SAF Scope 1 and Scope 3 Voluntary Carbon Credit Offtake Agreement to Accelerate Book-and-Claim Market
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) and Future Energy Global (FEG) are pleased to announce that they have signed a pioneering offtake agreement for carbon abatement attributes, to enable airlines and other companies to reduce their CO2 emissions through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to World Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck introduces World Energy as a low-carbon solutions pioneer working with hard-to-abate sectors to meet net-zero commitments through sustainable aviation fuel, green hydrogen, and advanced biofuels. Their SAF production uses HEFA technology with a
April 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Fortescue and CMB.TECH Sign Agreement for Ammonia-Powered Ore Carrier
(Fortescue) Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter a new ammonia-powered vessel. This emphasises the commitment of both companies to decarbonise the shipping industry. -- Fortescue has signed an agreement with Bocimar, part of CMB.TECH, to charter
April 17, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies to Supply SAF for Volotea’s French Operations
(Mobility Plaza) The agreement supports the airline’s broader decarbonization strategy and advances the use of SAF in European aviation. -- Volotea, the airline connecting Europe’s small and mid-sized cities, has signed a strategic agreement with TotalEnergies for the supply of sustainable Aviation
April 16, 2025 Read Full Article
American Power Group Highlights Their Dramatic Low-Carbon Dual Fuel Results when Replacing Diesel Fuel with Dairy RNG On Class 8 Trucks
(American Power Group/Access Newswire) American Power Group Corporation (OTC Pink:APGI) the leading U.S. based dual fuel diesel engine conversion technology company is pleased to highlight that APG's vehicular dual fuel solution can generate significantly low carbon emissions when displacing diesel fuel
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Marine Shipping
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from NexantECA focuses on decarbonizing marine shipping, noting its CO2 emissions and the need for alternative fuels to meet IMO GHG reduction targets. NexantECA projects a shift from conventional fuels like HSFO and VLSFO
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Zeon and Visolis Advance Toward Construction of Bio‐based Isoprene and SAF Facility
(Zeon) Zeon Corporation (Zeon; head office: Chiyoda‐ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tetsuya Toyoshima) and Visolis Inc. today (April 4, 2025) announced that, following the successful completion of a joint feasibility study, the companies are initiating preparatory steps toward construction of a
April 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Kandla Port to Begin Green Hydrogen Production by August: DPA Chairman
(ANI News) Sushil Kumar Singh, Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Kandla, said on Saturday (April 5, 2025) that the authority will start the production of Green Hydrogen by the end of August this year. "Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, an ecosystem
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World Fuel Rolls Out SAF Book-and-Claim Tool
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) The online feature helps streamline the SAF usage process -- World Fuel Services unveiled its myWorld Decarbonize tool this week at NBAA’s Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference to help customers achieve their sustainability goals. The tool is part of
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Issues Order to Block State Climate Change Policies
by Nichola Groom (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change. The move is the latest in a
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Finnair and DB Schenker Join Forces in Reducing GHG Emissions for Cargo Transport
(Finnair/CISION) Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Metro Ports Achieves Major Emissions Reduction at the Port of Long Beach
(Metro Ports/Globe Newswire) - Metro Ports is proud to announce today a significant environmental milestone in their voluntary efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A new review of their 2023-2024 emissions data confirms that our transition to renewable diesel (R99) has led to
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Fincantieri and Viking Announce the World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Cruise Ship and Sign Contracts for Two New Units
(Fincantieri) Fincantieri and Viking announced today the first cruise ship in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored onboard for both propulsion and onboard electricity generation, the “Viking Libra”. The vessel is currently under construction at the Fincantieri Ancona shipyard, with delivery
April 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Final Investment Decision Made for US Low-Carbon Ammonia Production Project "Blue Point"
(Jera) JERA Co., Inc., together with CF Industries and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has made a final investment decision on the low-carbon ammonia production project "Blue Point" (the "Project") in Louisiana, USA. In 2024, we entered into a joint development agreement with
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What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Book-and-Claim!
Do you ship product by air or sea? Check out how to use book-and-claim systems to decrease your Scope 2 and 3 carbon footprint. LEARN MORE: Book-and-Claim More on this webinar MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service Join
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WM Celebrates Opening of New RNG, Recycling Projects
(WM/Biomass Magazine) WM, North America's leading environmental solutions provider and largest recycler, on April 2 announced the company will celebrate the official grand openings for four recycling and renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the U.S. The facilities are part of WM's
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
New Generation DAF Now also Fuelled by B100 Biodiesel
(DAF/Automotive World) Important addition for transporters committed to sustainability -- For transporters who wish to switch to B100 biodiesel, the New Generation DAF XF, XG and XG+ can now also be delivered with a specially developed PACCAR MX-13 engine. This new power
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Greencarrier Takes Steps to Accelerate Fossil-Free Shipping – Offers Free Biofuel Insets to Clients
(Greencarrier) To accelerate the transition to fossil-free fuels in the maritime sector, Swedish logistics company Greencarrier is launching the ‘Shipping Made Fossil-Free’ campaign. As part of the initiative, Greencarrier is offering businesses a free trial of its Maritime Biofuel Insets solution,
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Northern Offshore Services Announces Delivery of the World’s First Biomethanol CTV
(Northern Offshore Group) As a groundbreaking move toward a more sustainable future for the offshore industry, Northern Offshore Services announces the delivery of the world’s first 100% biomethanol-powered crew transfer vessel (CTV). M/V Transporter, designed, developed and provided by N-O-S, is a
April 09, 2025 Read Full Article
3 ways Europe’s Sustainability Reset Will Affect Corporate Planning and Policy
by Terry F. Yosie (Trellis) ... Three questions are paramount: What’s driving the reset in Europe? What changes are likely to emerge? And how should businesses adapt? ... At the same time, a number of bedrock European industries — auto manufacturing, chemicals, Germany’s Mittelstand-sized companies
April 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste Empowers DB Schenker to Boost Adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Singapore and Asia-Pacific
(Neste) Neste and DB Schenker, one of the world’s leading logistics service providers, have collaborated to work towards expanding DB Schenker’s adoption of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Asia-Pacific. This partnership underscores the shared commitment of both companies to progress towards lower-emission logistics. Both
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Use ESG Standards to Measure Progress toward Sustainability Goals!
If your company has ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals, think about how you can defossilize, lower your carbon footprint and your greenhouse gas emissions in the company’s transportation sector. ESG refers to a set of standards measuring a business's impact on society,
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
OOMCO's Biodiesel Sales Top 2mln Litres in Oman during 2024
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Popular biodiesel products marketed by fuel retailers in Oman are the B5 and B20 blends -- Underscoring growing, domestic customer demand for alternative fuels, leading fuel marketing company Oman Oil Marketing Company SAOG (OOMCO) has revealed that
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
IAG and Microsoft Strengthen Partnership with Largest Scope 3 SAF Agreement to Date
by Theodore Koumelis (IAG/Travel Daily News) This agreement forms part of IAG’s work to invest in and accelerate SAF production, particularly in the UK and Europe, with a goal of using 10 per cent SAF by 2030. -- International Airlines Group (IAG) and Microsoft are strengthening their
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Launches Japan's First Hydrogen-Fueled Tugboat
(Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation/PR Times (Google Translation)) Increasing the power output of hydrogen-mixed combustion engines and making ship steel greener -- Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yukio Okumura) launched Japan's first hydrogen-fueled tugboat at
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Bunker Vessel “Avenir Ascension” to Run Continuously on Bio-LNG in 2025
(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
April 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Industry-First Program Cuts Supply Chain Emissions for Freight Rail Customers
(Norfolk Southern/PR Newswire) Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today launched RailGreen, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling customers to reduce emissions from their freight rail shipments. RailGreen makes Norfolk Southern the only freight railroad in the world to offer verified certificates for supply chain
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
SFU's School of Sustainable Energy Engineering Partners with Corix to Enhance Biomass Plant Efficiency
(Simon Fraser University) Two powerhouses in Simon Fraser University’s drive toward a greener future are combining research excellence with innovation to provide even cleaner heat to the community. -- SFU’s School of Sustainable Energy Engineering (SEE) program and Corix – the company that designed, built,
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Atvos Obtains Installation License for Its First Biomethane Plant in Mato Grosso do Sul
(Atvos) Earthmoving work is expected to begin in April and operations are scheduled to begin at the end of 2026. -- Atvos has received the Installation License (LI) for the construction of its first biomethane plant. The new plant will be built
March 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Jet Fuel Production Could Miss 2030 Targets, BCG Report Says
by Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry is falling short of its 2030 targets with production not ramping up quickly enough, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in a report published on Thursday (March 27, 2025). European airlines are this
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Jet Fuel Production Could Miss 2030 Targets, BCG Report Says
by Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry is falling short of its 2030 targets with production not ramping up quickly enough, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) found in a report published on Thursday (March 27, 2025). European airlines are this
March 28, 2025 Read Full Article
O-I Glass Completes Biofuels Trial at Harlow Facility
by Greg Morris (Glass International) O-I Glass has recently successfully completed a biofuel trial in its plant in Harlow, UK. The world’s largest container glass manufacturer used 100% biofuel to replace natural gas in the furnace for the glass manufacturing process. This achievement
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
HMM Takes Delivery of Its First Methanol-Powered Containership
(HMM) HMM takes delivery of ‘HMM GREEN’, a 9,000 TEU methanol-powered containership. This vessel is the first of nine sister ships ordered in February 2023 from HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (seven vessels) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (two vessels). Starting with
March 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Banyan Air Service Is Latest to Stock Permanent SAF Supplies
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
March 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Brand a Low-Carbon Boost
(Bangkok Post) Thailand and Japan will co-launch a new premium-grade biodiesel to boost low carbon transport. Thailand's National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC) and Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) have launched H-Fame, a premium biodiesel which reduces the rate
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis-Asia's Green Jet Fuel Ambitions Exceed Demand, Heralding Exports
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/Yahoo!) Asia's ability to supply sustainable aviation fuel will outpace regional demand this year and next as more production comes online, increasing exports and potentially lowering prices for the fuel, oil executives and analysts said. Planned SAF production could
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Germany: TotalEnergies and RWE Join Forces on Green Hydrogen to Decarbonize the Leuna Refinery
(TotalEnergies) 30,000 tons a year of green hydrogen supplied to TotalEnergies’ Leuna refinery; 300,000 tons a year of CO2 emissions prevented at the Leuna refinery; The largest green hydrogen contract with an electrolyzer in Germany -- In line with its 2030 ambition
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Haejin Gong, Establishing Blue Bond Foundation for Eco-friendly Transformation of Shipping Industry
(Korea Ocean Business Corporation (Google Translation)) Korea Ocean Business Corporation (President Byung-Gil Ahn, hereinafter referred to as ‘Korea Ocean Business Corporation’) announced on the 4th that it recently established a Sustainable Finance Framework and received official certification from DNV*, a global
March 13, 2025 Read Full Article
Driving Change: DB SCHENKER Supplies Mercedes-Benz with Record SAF Volume
(DB SCHENKER) The thrill of takeoff, the world shrinking beneath us, the promise of new adventures. While we appreciate the speed and global reach that air freight provides both us and our shipped goods, we must also acknowledge its environmental impact. So
March 12, 2025 Read Full Article
SAS Collaborates with Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 to Foster Sustainable Air Travel
(Scandinavian Airlines) SAS and Alpine World Cup Åre 2025 have partnered to make travel to the event more sustainable. As part of this, SAS will provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for 500 athletes and team members traveling to the event, taking
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Planes at Cluj International Airport Start Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provided by OMV Petrom
(OMV Petrom) • With nearly 3.3 million passengers in 2024, Avram Iancu International Airport Cluj is the largest regional airport in Romania and the second largest in the country, when considering the number of passengers Starting January 2025, planes can refuel with
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GB Railfreight to Run Drax Services Exclusively on HVO in 2025
(GB Railfreight) GB Railfreight (GBRf), one of the UK’s leading transporters of goods for businesses and consumers, has signed a 12-month agreement with leading renewable energy company Drax to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for its rail freight services. Throughout 2025,
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Cummins Announces DNV Approval in Principle for Its Methanol-Ready Marine Engine
(Cummins) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced DNV Approval in Principle (AIP) for its methanol-ready QSK60 IMO II and IMO III engines, available from 2000 - 2700 hp (1491 - 2013 kW). Received in June 2024, the AIP validates Cummins retrofittable
March 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Recommendation on Sustainable Aviation Fuels at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
(Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Brazil welcomed with great satisfaction the technical recommendation on sustainable aviation fuels made during the 13th triennial meeting of the Aviation Environmental Protection Committee (CAEP) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The recommendation, which will be submitted
March 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Biffa Grows Green Fleet by Converting a Further 25 Diesel Vehicles to HVO
(Biofuels International) Biffa has partnered with Certas Energy to convert 25 transfer station plant vehicles within its industrial and commercial (I&C) division to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel. The switch means Biffa continues to grow its green fleet and has set a
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
GEODIS Launches New Fleet of Biofuel Trucks in the UAE
by James McLoughlin (Logistics Manager) Global transport and logistics company GEODIS has announced the launch of a new road transport fleet comprising 11 Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, the company hopes, will help
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Increasingly More of Fazer’s Bakery Products Go by Gasum’s Low-Emission Biogas
(Gasum) Gasum also uses Fazer’s food waste to produce biogas. -- Nordic energy company Gasum and the food and confectionary group Fazer have entered into an agreement on the use of biogas in the transport of Fazer’s bakery products. The inedible food
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Shell Recognises Hactl as Its First Strategic Collaborator on Renewable Diesel Initiatives
(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
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Joins International e-methane Alliance e-NG Coalition - Aiming to Decarbonize Energy and Transport Industries
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that on March 1 2025, it joined the e-NG Coalition (Note 1), an international alliance that aims to accelerate the development and use of e-methane (Note
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edie Launches Free New Report on Biomethane for Business
(edie) edie has partnered with Centrica Business Solutions to publish a new, free-to-download report answering business’s frequently asked questions on generating and using biomethane. Biomethane is of interest to businesses for several reasons. As well as being less emissions-intensive then natural gases,
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Launches New German Renewable Diesel Service to Improve Transparency for Downstream Users
(Argus Media) Prices for fossil and renewable diesel supported by industry stakeholders, including Siemens -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new online service to publish monthly average prices for German HVO – hydrotreated vegetable oil,
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
American Biogas Council Launches Carbon Accounting Tool to Provide More Precise Valuation of RNG and Biogas in Carbon Markets
(American Biogas Council) The American Biogas Council (ABC) announced today it has launched its Biogas Carbon Accounting Tool (Biogas CAT), a groundbreaking tool to count the full lifecycle emissions of biogas projects. This new tool was prepared for the ABC by EcoEngineers, a leading
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Red Sea Global Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Kingdom for the First Time
(Red Sea Global) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is being made available to all airlines operating at Red Sea International Airport. The SAF used at the Red Sea International airport will reduce the produced carbon emissions resulting directly from each aircraft that uses
March 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Lloyd’s Register Fuel Advisory Body Reports Significant Increase in Biofuel Usage to Meet GHG Reduction Targets
(Ship Management) The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) highlights a significant increase in biofuel usage, primarily driven by EU and IMO regulations, including the Mediterranean SOx (Sulphur Oxides) Emission Control Area (SECA) coming
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Lloyd’s Register Fuel Advisory Body Reports Significant Increase in Biofuel Usage to Meet GHG Reduction Targets
(Ship Management) The latest analysis from Lloyd’s Register’s Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) highlights a significant increase in biofuel usage, primarily driven by EU and IMO regulations, including the Mediterranean SOx (Sulphur Oxides) Emission Control Area (SECA) coming
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Fratelli Cosulich Bunkers (S) Completes Its First B100 Biofuel Bunkering in Singapore
(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
March 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Who's Bunkering What Where? A Gathering of Articles about Sustainable Marine/Maritime Fuel Markets/Sales
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
March 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Paulig Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Green Coffee and Spices Ocean Freight by 90%
(Paulig) Paulig has established long-term partnerships with multiple logistics carriers to switch to biofuel option for all ocean imports, reducing its ocean freight emissions by 90% and saving approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year. Paulig’s main ocean imports include
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Furetank Completes Milestone Bio-LNG Bunkering: ”FuelEU Maritime Brings Positive Change”
(Furetank) Furetank has completed its first bunkering of 200 tonnes of ISCC certified Bio-LNG, in collaboration with environmental commodity trader STX Group and Molgas. As tanker vessel Fure Viken embarks on its next journey powered by a fuel solution rapidly gaining
February 27, 2025 Read Full Article
Why a Local Clean Energy Company Expects to Benefit from Trump's Climate Approach
by Jake Dabkowski (Pittsburgh Business Times) ... Optimus Technologies Inc. produces technology to operate diesel trucks on biodiesel, a fuel source made of vegetable oils or animal fats that the U.S. Department of Energy found "significantly reduces lifecycle carbon emissions." Typical
February 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Over 1000 Trucks Equipped and Operating the Vector System
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Technologies, a Pittsburgh-based clean energy company, has achieved a significant milestone by deploying over 1,000 trucks equipped with the Vector System, effectively reducing carbon emissions in the transportation sector. The Vector System is an advanced, proven fuel system
February 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Sainsbury's Transforms Food Waste into Fuel for 30 Trucks at Its Bristol Distribution Centre
(Sainsbury) The retailer and its supplier RenECO introduce innovative, fully circular, change to HGV fuelling; The shift away from diesel will save over 3,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, supporting Sainsbury’s ambition to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions to become
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to QuantaVision
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for QuantaVision, a company that provides ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability services to businesses. It highlights the growing importance of ESG considerations for companies and emphasizes the challenges
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonize Its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen
(TotalEnergies) - 45,000 tons per year of green H2 produced by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm developed by TotalEnergies (50%). - 450,000 tons per year reduction of CO2 emissions from TotalEnergies’ Anvers and Zeeland refineries. - An electrolyzer jointly developed in the
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Zhong Hai Asia Bunkers 2,500 tons B24 in Xiamen
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, Southeast Net Xiamen reports the Zhong Hai Asia completed a 2,500-ton biofuel bunkering operation on February 18 at Xiamen Yuanhai Terminal, marking the first marine biofuel bunkering in Fujian Province this year and the first under
February 20, 2025 Read Full Article
PA Consulting Joins Forces with Future Energy Global to Compensate for Scope 3 Emissions and Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production
(Future Energy Global) PA Consulting (PA), the global innovation and transformation consultancy, has signed an agreement with Future Energy Global (FEG), the innovative Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) ecosystem builder and production accelerator, to help compensate for carbon emissions related to PA’s business
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express and Yusen Logistics Advance Sustainable Shipping Solutions with ONE LEAF+
(Ocean Network Express) Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd (“Yusen Logistics”) are pleased to announce a new agreement for sustainable shipping solutions through ONE's green shipping service, ONE LEAF+. This collaboration demonstrates how the industry can advance sustainable supply
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Partnership with 123Carbon Set to Improve Dialogue between Registries
(Airlines.IATA) IATA and 123Carbon announced a strategic collaboration to develop interoperability between their respective Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) registries -- Both organizations believe the interoperability will increase transparency, avoid emissions reporting errors—including double issuance—and streamline certificate management across SAF registries. The collaboration
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Conducts First Biofuel Bunkering in Japan
(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
February 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel and Acer Europe Partner to Decarbonise Sea Shipments
(Kuehne+Nagel Group) Use of biofuel to reduce emissions for Acer's sea shipments; 475 tons of CO2e reduced over the past three years -- Kuehne+Nagel renews its strategic collaboration with Acer Europe to decarbonise sea shipments by using biofuel. So far, this partnership, now
February 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Castlerock Biofuels to Develop Renewable Fuel Oil Facility in Maine
(Castlerock Biofuels/Biomass Magazine) Castlerock Biofuels LLC, operating locally through its subsidiary EME Biofuels, LLC, has announced the selection of Millinocket, Maine, as the site for its new sustainable biocrude production facility, leveraging the advanced thermal processing (RTP) technology developed by Ensyn
February 13, 2025 Read Full Article
SEC Announces It Will Not Defend Climate Disclosure Rule
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday that it will not defend a year-old rule requiring publicly held companies to disclose climate-related risks and in some cases the details of their emissions. “The Rule is deeply
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Acelen Begins Unprecedented Macaúba Production Protocol
(Acelen) Innovative project that will produce 1 billion liters of renewable diesel and sustainable QAV per year starts in partnership with plant micropropagation R&D specialist -- Acelen, an energy company, is starting the first phase of the renewable fuels project -
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Skymark Airlines Begins Procurement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Skymark Airlines) We have made an agreement with ENEOS Corporation regarding the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan. From February 4, 2025, to the end of March 2025, a certain amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel derived from used cooking oil will
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Let Green Gas Count: 144 Companies and Associations Globally Call for Clarity on the Role of Market Instruments for Renewable Gases in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol
(European Biogas Association) Following the withdrawal of guidance on the use of biomethane certificates in the GHG Protocol, over 144 companies and trade associations from around the world have issued a public joint letter to the governance bodies of the GHG
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Foment del Treball Will Fly More Sustainably with SAF Supplied by Vueling
(Foment) With this agreement, a pioneer in Spain, Vueling will supply the European airport network with the amount of SAF necessary to mitigate the emissions generated by the travel of Foment del Treball employees and managers. Foment del Treball will become
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Support for Green Energy: All PIS Domestic Vessels Use B40!
(Pertamina) Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January
February 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and DHL Group to Tighten Collaboration to Reduce Logistics Emissions
(Neste) Companies will jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions may support DHL Group in making its entire logistics chain as sustainable as possible; Collaboration aims at leveraging renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to decarbonize DHL’s transportation To further strengthen their collaboration
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Monitoring the Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(IEA Bioenergy) 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 important role in decarbonizing transport
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
BASF Says Climate-Smart Biofuels Have Longevity
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A sustainability market development manager is bullish on decarbonization efforts continuing long into the future. Chad Asmus with BASF tells Brownfield 45Z tax credits allow farmers to be rewarded for their climate-smart efforts. “Low carbon intensity biofuels
February 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Norwegian
(Moeve) Norwegian and Moeve commit to promoting the development of sustainable aviation fuel with the signing of a supply contract; Moeve produces SAF at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils. The company already supplies SAF at Spain’s main
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Strategic Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for Strategic Fuels outlines a proposed project for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from forestry waste in Louisiana, with a focus on achieving an “ultra-negative carbon footprint.” The project aims to utilize forestry
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Joramco Invests in DHL’s GoGreen+ Program for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Joramco/Zawya) Joramco, the Amman-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider and the engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), is pleased to support DHL’s GoGreen+ program in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This investment confirms
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
VINCI Airports Ready to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Budapest Airport
(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
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Singapore Airlines Group and Aether Fuels Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Aether Fuels) The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to potentially source neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Aether Fuels (Aether), a climate technology firm that plans to set up SAF production plants in the United States of
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Sasol, Anglo American and De Beers to Pilot Renewable Diesel in South Africa
By Nqobile Dludla (Reuters) South African petrochemicals company Sasol (SOLJ.J), mining group Anglo American (AAL.L) and its diamond business De Beers entered into a joint development agreement on Tuesday (February 4, 2025) to pilot the production of renewable diesel from vegetable oil. Under the terms
February 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Evonik and VoltH2 to Advance Hydrogen Production in the Netherlands
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
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Marketing Sign Deal to Drive Further Usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan
(DHL Group) The deal represents an annual purchase of 7.2 million litres of SAF, which DHL Express will use for its regular cargo shipping services starting in April 2025, marking the first such initiative for the international express industry in Asia. Annual
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
The Top 5 Sustainability Trends of 2025
by Ashley Winchester (Neste) As the urgency to tackle climate change continues to ramp up, so does the world’s approach to sustainability, hallmarked by ever-increasing ambition, innovation and development. Journalist Ashley Winchester looks ahead into 2025 at the top five sustainability
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Existing Ships and Those on Order Would Produce Twice the Emissions Required under a 1.5°C-Aligned Carbon Budget
by nrehmatulla (UCL Shipping and Oceans Research Group) A rapid transition could lead to "premature scrapping" of over a third of the fleet, valued at over 400bn USD, unless they undergo costly retrofits to remain competitive in the wake of new GHG
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Obtains Certification to Commercialize Bunker with Renewable Content in Rio Grande
(Petrobras (Google Translation)) Company is a pioneer in Brazil in the development of fuel for the maritime segment -- On Thursday (16/01), Petrobras obtained the international ISCC EU RED certificate for the commercialization of bunker with renewable content at the Rio Grande
January 30, 2025 Read Full Article
CTM, the first TMC to introduce SAF scoring to its online booking tool, Lightning
(Corporate Travel Management) In an industry-first, Corporate Travel Management’s (CTM’s) proprietary online booking tool (OBT) Lightning now displays Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) scores at the time of booking to help organizations and business travelers make more informed sustainable travel choices. Lightning users
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to Advance SAF Production and Reduce Aviation Emissions
(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
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Successfully Produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the First in Thailand, Reinforcing Its Potential as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Chemicals.
(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
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm to Fly Act Reintroduced in Senate
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.)
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneers of Progress: Annual Awards Honor Champions of Clean Fuels
(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
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brightmark RNG Holdings Achieves Landmark First Gas Milestone at 10 Midwest RNG Rrojects
(Chevron) Brightmark Fund Holdings is now one of the leading dairy RNG solution providers in the U.S. as it expands its portfolio with new operational projects in Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Ohio -- Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Synpet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for SynPet, a company that has developed a unique thermal conversion process (TCP) to recycle mixed plastic waste, including PVC, into valuable products like circular naphtha, renewable natural gas, electricity,
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
HAM Inaugurates EDUX LNG-CNG Service Station in Strasbourg
(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:
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Burando Energies Delivers B30 Bio Bunker Fuel to Tug “MV Bylgia” in Rotterdam
(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
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Viking Line Expands Biofuel-Based Initiative to Three Vessels on Helsinki Routes
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
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set: Green Fuel to Be Offered by ACI Jet, the Lone FBO on the Field
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
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
International® S13® Integrated Powertrain Approved for Use with Renewable Diesel
(International Motors) International Motors, LLC* ("International") further reinforces its position in the market with the certification and approval of the International® S13® Integrated Powertrain to be used with renewable diesel. -- Commonly referred to as R100/R99 or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the use
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
CN Launches New Medium Horsepower Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Project
(CN) CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
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
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
NBAA Honors Gulfstream’s Charles Etter with Silk Scarf Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented its prestigious Silk Scarf Award to Gulfstream Aerospace Staff Scientist and Technical Fellow Charles Etter, in recognition of his longtime commitment to aviation’s environmental footprint. Etter announced his retirement from the company
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation to Supply SAF during World Economic Forum
(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
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Net Zero Good Practice
(Net Zero Tracker) What defines a credible net zero strategy for a company? We examine, organise and present guidance from a selection of key net zero initiatives. We compare criteria from five initiatives and one summary review of 37 guidelines on what 'good net
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste MY Renewable Diesel Introduced to the Italian Market in Collaboration with Fuel Distributor Firmin
(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
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping
by Sue Terpilowski (SeaNews) • 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Höegh & Svitzer Set New Standard for Sustainable Sea Shipping in Australia
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
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
4 Big ESG Frameworks Being Overhauled in 2025
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) Big changes are in store for standards from B Lab Global, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO and the Science Based Targets initiative. -- ... At the same time, the methodologies that corporations use to calculate emissions inventories and declare
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste, KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy Collaborate for the First Delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the Marine Sector in Singapore
(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
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Petrobras Publishes First Call for Proposals to Purchase Biomethane
(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
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH Converts to HVO Fuel
(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
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Berge Bulk & BHP Launch Iron Ore Voyages Using 100% Biodiesel
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
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper
(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
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Envirotainer Partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(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
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
UAE GCAA Launches Region’s New Digital Platform for CORSIA Implementation, Surging Aviation Sustainability
(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
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Signs Two Multi-Year Contracts
(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
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve and Air Nostrum, Pioneers in the Use of Sustainable Fuel (SAF) at Melilla Airport
(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,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuelling a Greener Future: West Berkshire's Waste Collection Vehicles
(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
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Grob Group Announces 'Full Switch' to HVO as Part of Net Zero by 2030 Strategy
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
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Oil Recycling Declares January ‘Waste Oil Awareness Month’ for NYC Restaurants
(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
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
French Cooking Oils Turned into Biofuel Go to Switzerland by Rail
(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,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
HVO vs. Electric: Why a German District Switched to Biofuels Instead of Buying New Electric Buses
(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
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK and Yusen Logistics to Introduce Platform to Manage GHG-Emission Reductions
(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
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Use of 100% Biodiesel Fuel in 7-Eleven Delivery Truck
(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
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service
(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
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK and ENEOS Sign Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Marine Fuel with CDR Credits Created Through DACCS
(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
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia
(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
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
From Cooking Oil to Biofuel: Envirogreen Solutions Brings Free Waste Oil Pickup to NYC Restaurants
(Envirogreen Solutions/EIN Presswire) Leading provider of grease trap cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in the greater NYC metro area, is proud to announce 2025 initiative. -- Envirogreen Solutions, a leading provider of grease trap cleaning, ejector pit cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan Airlines Expands Use of B100 in Airside Vehicles at Naha Airport
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
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement
(Soil and Water Outcomes Fund) The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, is proud to announce they successfully began a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as part
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Rhenus Joins Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s SAF Program to Support Cleaner Aviation Practices
(Rhenus) The globally-operating logistics service provider Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Program, investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help cut emissions in aviation. The initiative supports the company’s sustainability efforts while offering customers the opportunity
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Reduction Consultancy Watershed Facilitates SAF Certificate Deals through SABA
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
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
New Study Highlights Differing Strategies and Barriers to Decarbonising Aviation in UK and Europe
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
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Formula 1 Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment through New Qatar Airways Programme
(Formula 1) Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL, and creates a broader
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
K Line Conducts ‘First’ Biofuel Supply Operation on a PCTC in Japan
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’
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Signs Contracts for Construction and Chartering of 12 Support Vessels
(Petrobras) Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
DNV Launches Competence Standard and Recommended Practice for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Fuel on Ships
(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway Backs Green Shipping with NOK 940m Boost
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Zurich Airport Ltd. and Synhelion Sign Pioneering Offtake Agreement for Solar Fuel
(Synhelion) Zurich Airport Ltd. has signed a long-term offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company producing solar fuels. From 2027, Zurich Airport Ltd. will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel from Synhelion every year. In a first
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders 2024
(Air Transport Action Group) Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders provides a global view of a truly global industry. Oxford Economics analysed the economic and social benefits of aviation at a national level in 85 countries, as well as 14 major regions / groups,
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Battery Technology and Design Innovation Show Path toward Lower Aviation Industry Emissions, Says Cleantech Group
(Cleantech Group) SAF use for long-haul flights can eliminate 50% of sector emissions but will not be cost-effective for medium-haul, regional, or short-haul, which will benefit from hybrid and electric models -- Widespread use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could eliminate nearly
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo Group Australia Announces HVO 100 Factory First Fill at Wacol QLD Facility
(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
December 10, 2024 Read Full Article
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