(Borneo Post Online/Bernama) The palm oil industry should explore repurposing residuals as a crucial feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), moving beyond traditional uses of palm oil, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. He emphasised the need for
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Back TO HOMEDB Schenker Signs Record-Breaking Commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF Programme
(Cathay Pacific) Cathay continues to make progress in growing its sustainable aviation fuel programme with the forwarding giant giving it a significant boost to reduce emissions for its cargo shipments -- DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to
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Global NRG Advisory Launches Dedicated RNG Development Platform
(Bioenergy Insight) Global NRG Advisory, a leading consulting firm in the energy sector, has announced the launch of Global NRG Renewables, a dedicated platform focused on the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. This initiative marks a significant step in the
July 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Banle Energy Successfully Completed Port Klang’s First B24 Biofuel Bunkering Services in Malaysia
(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire) The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030 -- On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Key to Supporting LNG's Future in Stricter Maritime Emissions Climate
by Megan Gildea, Aly Blakeway, Hassan Butt (S&P Global) ... While the bio-LNG bunkering market is still in its infancy companies have been closely eyeing the market as a means of meeting emissions targets and bolstering LNG's future as a marine fuel,
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and CIMB Join Forces to Reduce CO2e through Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL Express) The leading focused ASEAN bank subscribes to DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service to enable up to 20 percent reduction in carbon emissions for time-definite international air shipments via DHL Express; The announcement embodies CIMB’s latest effort in its journey to
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Mining Giants Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Dual Fuel Trucks to Slash Emissions
(WION) Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins have unveiled plans to develop innovative Dual Fuel haul trucks. This revolutionary initiative, announced as part of the newly launched Dual Fuel Program, aims to transform the mining industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions through the
July 12, 2024 Read Full Article
OMV Starts up Co-processing Plant at Schwechat Refinery
(OMV) Up to 160,000 metric tons of liquid biomass per year to be converted into high quality renewable diesel blending component, also be used for the newest generation of OMV’s MaxxMotion Diesel; Almost EUR 200 mn invested in OMV Schwechat refinery; OMV carbon
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Amtrak Used 2 Million Gallons of Renewable Diesel in FY2023
(Transport Topics) Three California Rail Lines Consume All of Amtrak’s Biofuel -- Switching to renewable diesel has enabled Amtrak to replace more than 2 million gallons of fossil fuel during the past fiscal year and move closer to its goal of achieving zero emissions
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
XPO Logistics Makes Progress in Reducing the Environmental Impact of the Tour de France
(XPO Logistics) As the Official Transport Partner of the Tour and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, XPO will use an electric truck for the first time and, again, HVO biofuel to support Amaury Sport Organisation in its CSR
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Hand in Glove: The Importance of Carbon Accounting in Emissions Reduction
(S&P Global) Titans of industry have long embraced the concept that what gets measured gets managed. Reaching consensus on measurable items like benchmarks, milestones, and definitions of success can be some of the most challenging parts of any multi-stakeholder plan. S&P Global
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Growmark Testing Biodiesel in Semi Fleet
by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) Growmark has partnered with Optimus Technologies to test biodiesel in five of its semi-tractors. The move may be a potential pathway to transitioning its entire fleet to low-carbon fuels. The engine upgrades from Optimus ensure heavy-duty diesel engines
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
dnata Partners with ExxonMobil to Lead Renewable Diesel Trial at Singapore Changi Airport
(Aviation Pros) The trial uses Esso Renewable Diesel R20, which is a high-quality fuel with an estimated 15.4 percent lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional diesel. -- dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, and ExxonMobil, a leading
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Mölnlycke Sets Sail with Ocean Biofuel: A Step towards Greener Logistics
(Scan Global Logistics) Longstanding partners, Mölnlycke Health Care and Scan Global Logistics (SGL), have entered an agreement for the purchase and deployment of ocean biofuel covering trade lanes from Asia to Europe to further reduce carbon emissions. This decision supports the
July 11, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Bank of the Philippine Islands Join Forces to Reduce Carbon Emissions by Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) BPI is the first Filipino bank to partner with DHL Express in the GoGreen Plus service; DHL Express has signed an agreement with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) for the bank to reduce its annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Korean Air Partners with CEVA Logistics for Cargo SAF Program
(Korean Air/Biobased Diesel Daily) Korean Air announced June 27 that it will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program through a partnership with global logistics company CEVA Logistics. Korean Air’s customer-participation SAF program was launched in September to engage industry partners
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
European Logistics Firm Duvenbeck Switches Part of Its Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel
(Duvenbeck/Biobased Diesel Daily) The official approval for the sale of 100 percent renewable diesel—also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)—has been available in Germany since the end of May, and the Duvenbeck Group announced June 24 that it has been one
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo Cars to Introduce Ethanol-Compatible Vehicles in India
(ChiniMandi) Volvo Cars would introduce vehicles compatible with ethanol-blended fuels in India, aligning with the global trend of switching over to alternative fuels. This action is in line with Volvo’s overarching sustainability objectives, which include reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and
July 08, 2024 Read Full Article
UECC Chooses Titan for Major Liquefied Biomethane Deliveries
(UECC and Titan) LBM bunkering operations kick off UECC’s ‘Green Gas Month’ and reinforce LBM availability today -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
HHLA Opens Yydrogen Test Field in the Port of Hamburg
(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another
July 05, 2024 Read Full Article
First Ever HVO Balancing Calculator Available for Hauliers
by Chris Tindall (Motor Transport) Operators can now calculate the cost of mixing HVO fuel with traditional diesel after Certas Energy created the industry’s first fleet balancing calculator. HVO is more expensive per litre than conventional diesel, making it more practical for
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Tesco Ireland Commits to Using Biomethane to Fuel Transport Fleet
(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fuelled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network. Biomethane, a renewable energy source produced from organic waste, offers a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The new biomethane trucks are
July 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Extends Scope to Alternative Carbon Feedstocks
(Renewable Carbon Initiatives) For the first time, SBTi’s latest draft consultation includes requirements for companies to set alternative feedstock targets for CCU, bio-based and chemical recycling – in line with RCI’s renewable carbon concept The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi, sciencebasedtargets.org) provides companies
July 03, 2024 Read Full Article
CAPHENIA and Condor Have Entered into an Agreement for the Future Procurement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
(CAPHENIA) As a partner, Condor will support the further development of the process to market maturity while securing access to agreed-upon quantities once production reaches an industrial scale. This is expected to occur in 2027. -- ... Dr. Mark Misselhorn, CEO of
July 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Hotelplan Group via the Neste Impact Emission Reduction Solution
(Neste) Neste will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Hotelplan Group, a globally active Swiss travel group in the leisure and business travel sector, to enable Hotelplan to expand the use of SAF across the whole group. Hotelplan purchases unblended, i.e.
July 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell to Pause Construction on One of Europe's Biggest Biofuels Plants
by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Shell (NYSE:SHEL) said on Tuesday it will stop construction of a major biofuels production facility in the Netherlands, as it seeks to ensure the project's competitiveness in a market that faces an anticipated flood of sustainable fuels from
July 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Book & Claim: Unlocking SAF Supply Today
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The last episode of the webinar hosted by the Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) was about a relatively new topic called Book and Claim (BC). This is an innovative method, still in
July 01, 2024 Read Full Article
KQ to Pioneer IATA Sustainable Fuel in Africa After October Trials
(Business Day Africa) Kenya Airways has been selected as the sole African airline to lead the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, a key milestone for Nairobi based carrier. The move follows Kenya Airways’ earlier trials in
June 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Lufthansa Group Introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge
(Lufthansa Group) Environmental Cost Surcharge applies to departures from the 27 EU countries as well as the UK, Norway and Switzerland; Charge applies to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024 with departure from January 1, 2025; Lufthansa Group invests billions
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New Energy Blue and ARCO/Murray Partner to Build Biomass Refineries to Produce Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals
(New Energy Blue) New Energy Blue, the clean-energy developer whose technology converts agricultural waste into lowest-carbon biofuels and biochemicals, and ARCO/Murray, one of America’s largest, most experienced, and fastest-growing construction firms, today announce a partnership to build out the New Energy
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel from Shell Proven to Be Suitable for KPD Operations and to Reduce CO2 Emissions
(Scania) Back in November 2023, Scania (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Scania) and Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd (Shell) launched the pilot test of the first pair of Scania road tankers, operated by Konsortium Port Dickson Sdn Bhd (KPD), running solely on B100
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Diesel and DME
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Renewable Diesel and rDME, and as part of the proceedings, we had the State of Renewable Diesel and rDME presentation. The slides
June 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Avolta and DB Schenker Join Forces on Biofuel Usage
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Swiss-based travel retailer Avolta and German logistics provider DB Schenker have signed an agreement for the transport of goods using marine biofuel between Europe and the United States. Avolta revealed that from now on, all containers that
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Amtrak Used 1.2mn USG Renewable Diesel in 2023
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) US passenger rail service Amtrak used 1.2mn USG of renewable diesel in fiscal year 2023, up from zero the prior year, as the company balances near-term climate targets with goals to increase ridership. Amtrak started using renewable
June 24, 2024 Read Full Article
SkyNRG Releases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook 2024
(SkyNRG) - A decisive year for announced projects targeting operations before 2030, as most in progress facilities still face the challenges of raising capital, construction, and commissioning. - Regulatory developments are driving Sustainable Aviation fuel (SAF) demand, with mandates and aspirational
June 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Power-to-X: A New Pathway for SAF
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) In the third Webinar, the theme was one of the most promising alternatives for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, not only for civil aviation but in different areas: Power-to-X (PT-X) technology. Before the
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Accelerate UECC’s Decarbonization Journey
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Norway-based RoRo transportation provider United European Car Carriers (UECC) said it is on track to exceed its goal of a 45% emissions reduction by 2030 after more than doubling biofuel usage across its fleet last
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Catskill Mountain Railroad Runs Locomotives on 100% Biodiesel
(Catskill Mountain Railroad/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Catskill Mountain Railroad announced June 4 that, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint and harmful emissions from the use of diesel fuel, it is now running its locomotives on 100 percent biodiesel (B100). The
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Partner to Reduce Emissions and Repurpose Waste through the Production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)
(GreenGasUSA) GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) are pleased to announce their partnership to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and capture CO2 from the wastewater streams at Darling’s facilities in the U.S. The collaboration is expected to result in material
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Sesé and Repsol Reach the Largest Renewable Fuel Supply Agreement in Spain
(Sesé) The alliance between the two companies will guarantee the supply of eight million litres of renewable fuel over the next two years; This initiative will allow Sesé’s customers to progress in their decarbonisation goals by guaranteeing a reduction in CO2 emissions of
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Polestar Reduces Supply Chain Emissions through Integration of Renewable Fuels for Ocean Freight
(Polestar) Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is taking the next steps in reducing its supply chain emissions by integrating renewable fuels on its ocean freight routes, which account for around 75% of Polestar’s total transportation emissions. Polestar is now also operating its Vehicle Processing
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Industry Calls for More Funding for Synthetic Green Fuels
by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Europe will need to invest more into synthetic aviation fuels if it hopes to meet its net zero targets and decarbonise aviation by 2050 as it can't only rely on biofuel, according to industry leaders, with many
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express and Transmanut to Offer Greener Inland Haulage Options in France
(Ocean Network Express/Hellenic Shipping News) Ocean Network Express (ONE) is now able to offer customers in France the opportunity to transport their cargo inland using trucks powered by biofuel in partnership with logistics company Transmanut. Operating in the Le Havre area, the
June 12, 2024 Read Full Article
China's C919 and ARJ21 Jets Complete First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flights
(ECNS.cn) Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) said on Wednesday (June 12, 2024) that an ARJ21 regional jet and a C919 large passenger aircraft completed their first demonstration flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flights, departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport and
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Cemex US Signs Renewable Natural Gas Fuel Agreement with Clean Energy to Power Fleet in Southern California
(Clean Energy Fuels) Cemex, a leader in the building materials industry, and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, have announced a new fueling agreement to provide ultra-clean renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonization of European Refineries: A First Agreement Signed between TotalEnergies and Air Products for the Delivery of Green Hydrogen
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air Products have signed a 15-year agreement for the annual supply in Europe of 70,000 tons of green hydrogen starting in 2030. This first long-term deal follows TotalEnergies’ call for tenders for the supply of 500,000 tons per
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
First Biofuel Shipping Trial for New Zealand Kiwi Fruit Docks at the Port of Tauranga
(Fresh Plaza) FCC, one of the international shipping partners of Zespri, has successfully completed a trial using biofuel in a charter vessel operating between Hong Kong and New Zealand. The purpose of the trial was to test the performance of the
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Raw Materials: The Building Blocks of SAF
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) ) In continuation of the RSB webinar, the second online meeting took place on May 30th. On this one, the central theme was raw materials and their importance for SAF production. As in the
June 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Synhelion and Pilatus Launch Strategic Partnership to Scale Solar Fuels
(Synhelion) Synhelion and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd enter into a strategic cooperation with the aim of accelerating the scaling of solar fuels for aviation. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer wants to use Synhelion’s solar fuels for its own flight operations and also offer
June 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay and Singapore Airlines to Collaborate on Sustainability Initiatives
(Cathay) Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
SkyNRG, Microsoft Launch Project Runway SAF Book-and-Claim System
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes news that SkyNRG is launching Project Runway. an initiative brings together airlines and corporates to navigate the complexities of SAF procurement. Microsoft is joining as a founding member. Under the Book & Claim
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
IATA SAF Registry
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will establish the SAF Registry (Registry) to accelerate the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) by authoritatively accounting and reporting emissions reductions from SAF. Seventeen airlines, one airline group,
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Sparfell Offers Book-and-Claim Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) The aircraft management and charter group's fleet of aircraft is growing -- Aircraft management and charter group Sparfell is working to boost the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through a book-and-claim scheme offered by its new
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Titan Aviation Fuels Adds Spanish SAF Locations
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) The five locations, including Madrid, will be supplied with SAF produced by Cepsa -- Geneva-based Titan Aviation Fuels International has expanded its European sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) distribution network with the addition of five new locations in
June 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Midwest Biodiesel Success Stories
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The rising demand for higher biodiesel blends and success stories among Midwest fleets were the topics of a recent Clean Fuels Alliance America podcast. Jennifer Weaver, Original Equipment Manufacturer market manager for Clean Fuels, was joined by Bailey
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Stobart Trucks Powered by Used Cooking Oil, Now Deliver Walkers Crisps Across the UK
(Stobart) Stobart has continued to expand its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil – across its network for customer PepsiCo, in a move estimated to save an additional 13,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Proven Decarbonization Technology Available on New Class 8 Trucks
(Fountaine Modification/PR Newswire) Fontaine Modification Adds Optimus Technologies Upgrade to Hundreds of New Orders -- Fontaine Modification is equipping new Class 8 trucks with the proven decarbonization upgrade created by Optimus Technologies, Inc. Recent orders include hundreds of new Volvo VNL trucks. With
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Comment: Why the SBTi’s Proposal to Include Carbon Credits Is on the Right Side of Climate History
by Maria Mendiluce and Mandy Rambharos (We Mean Business Coalition, Global Climate Cooperation/EDF/Reuters) The recent statement from the board of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) that it will consider recognizing environmental attribute certificates, including carbon credits, for abatement purposes in tackling
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
White House Structures Voluntary Carbon Markets by Issuing Non-binding Principles
by Patrick McShane, John F. Pierce, Dr. Siegmar Pohl and Todd S. Roessler (Kilpatrick) The Biden administration issued a Voluntary Carbon Markets Joint Policy Statement and Principles for Responsible Participation in Voluntary Carbon Markets on May 28, 2024, in an effort
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Victor and Neste Announce Industry-Leading Partnership, Reducing Private Jet Charter Emissions by up to 80% by Replacing Fossil Fuel with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Neste) Today, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announce a partnership which sets a new sustainability benchmark in business aviation. Starting today, Victor members can purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) for every private jet booking globally. This enables
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
SAF: The Future in Flight
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On May 23, 2024, the RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials Association, launched a series of webinars on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). These online events feature experts from various companies connected to the topic
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Avfuel Expands SAF Supply to France
(Avfuel) Avfuel Corporation—one of business aviation’s leading suppliers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—marks a new milestone in its SAF supply journey, expanding its supply globally to three French airports. With SAF supply agreements at Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG), Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE Join Forces to Contribute to the Development of the Renewewable Natural Gas Industry in France
(ENGIE) With the growing need to develop local, low-carbon energies, Veolia, a leader in bioenergies, and Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) from landfills, and ENGIE, a world leader in low-carbon energy and services,
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Decarbonization, Let’s Do This Together
by Adam Klauber (Forbes) ... However, another factor that adds to the difficulty is that the company responsible for direct emissions, otherwise known as the Scope 1 party in carbon accounting, often cannot cover the full cost of decarbonizing its operations.
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
(Volvo) Volvo Trucks is developing trucks with combustion engines that run on hydrogen. On-road tests with trucks using hydrogen in combustion engines will begin in 2026, and the commercial launch is planned towards the end of this decade. Trucks that run
May 30, 2024 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Sets Course for Sustainable Shipping with First Green Methanol Refuelling in Singapore
(X-Press Feeders) X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore today achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refuelling of X-Press Feeders’
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide Natural Gas Reduction in Distillation, Dehydration, and Evaporation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation from the most recent Digest Webinar on the Ethanol Decarbonization Revolution Value, Whitefox CEO Gillian Harrison presented these slides on the importance of focussing on Scope 1 Emissions, Whitefox ICE Solutions – as
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
ISCC introduces Credit Transfer System for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(ISCC System/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH recently launched a new system enabling credible and traceable transfer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sustainability claims between suppliers, aircraft operators, logistics providers and end-customers in voluntary markets. The aviation industry, having committed
May 21, 2024 Read Full Article
'Transitional Fuel': Royal Mail Delivers Biofuel Milestone
by James Murray (Business Green) Company announces it has now used more than 10 million litres of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil in its HGVs, saving more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon emissions Royal Mail has chalked off a major milestone in its journey to
May 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Bunker Holding Launches Carbon Insetting Capability
(123 Carbon) Bunker Holding has delivered maritime emissions reductions to a Fortune 500 company using 123Carbon’s advanced insetting platform, alongside verification partner, Bureau Veritas. This project marks the launch of Bunker holding’s insetting capability, which delivers global decarbonisation opportunities to
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
What You Need to Know with Biofuels
(Lloyd's List/ClassNK) Biofuels are attracting attention as ‘drop-in’ replacements during shipping’s lengthy transition from fossil to clean fuels -- While a wide availability of alternatives such as hydrogen and ammonia are still some way off, biofuels do not require major modifications to
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Alaska Airlines Launches New Options for Guests to Support Sustainable Travel
(Alaska Airlines) Alaska is the first U.S. airline to link guest participation in sustainability to loyalty with an accelerated path to elite status. We’re excited to share a new way you can join us on our journey toward a more sustainable aviation
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Enables Signature Aviation Transition to Offering Only Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel for All Business Aviation Customers at Its Los Angeles International Airport Terminal
(Neste) Enabled by its partnership with Neste, Signature Aviation, who operates the world’s largest network of business aviation terminals, is now providing only blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to all aircraft refueling at its terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Since April
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
MOU Agreed to Develop ‘Bioship’ Technology and Plans to Construct the World’s First Biomass-Fuelled Ship
(Drax) Leading Japanese companies, NYK Line (NYK), NYK Bulk & Projects Carriers (NBP), TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING Co., Ltd. (“TSUNEISHI SHIPBUILDING”) and British renewable energy business, Drax Group (Drax), have signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop both the world’s first
May 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Anew Climate, Summit Carbon Solutions Advance Megaton CO2 Removal Project
(Summit Climate Solutions) More than 160 Million Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Removals Anticipated in Next Decade -- Anew Climate, LLC, a global leader of diverse climate solutions, announced today a marketing agreement with Summit Carbon Solutions, the largest global biogenic carbon capture
May 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Airlines Clash with the EU over Greenwashing Claims
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why. -- ... Twenty airlines now under investigation by the Commission for alleged greenwashing; Brussels launched the action on April 30, following a warning issued by the European
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
IKEA Selects Hapag-Lloyd for Biofuel Shipments
by Sam Chambers (Splash247.com) Hapag-Lloyd has entered a cooperation with IKEA to use biofuel for shipments from Asia in a year’s trial period, something the Scandinavian retail giant estimates will slash CO2 emissions by around 100,000 tonnes. IKEA’s goal is to reduce
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Tata Steel First Indian Steel Company to Ship Raw Material from Australia Using Biofuel Blend
(The Avenue Mail) Tata Steel becomes the first Indian steel company to undertake a full-laden leg voyage from East Coast Australia to India, powered by a B24 biofuel blend with VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil). This voyage sets a new
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
World Energy Announces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Agreement with Boston Consulting Group to Step Up Decarbonization Investment
(World Energy) Boston Consulting Group (BCG) today announced it has signed an agreement for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) with World Energy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and low-carbon solutions provider. A key part of BCG’s commitment
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Farnek’s Biogas Initiative Improves Lives of Rural Nepalese Families
(Far Eastern Agriculture) Top executives from the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) team of leading UAE-based smart and green facilities management (FM) company Farnek, revisited Nepalese families that received Farnek biogas plants In 2015, the plants were installed by Farnek technicians to
May 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Verity and ClearFlame Announce Transportation Decarbonization Collaboration(G
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Verity Holdings, LLC, (“Verity”), and ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Inc., (“ClearFlame”) announced today a collaboration to drive decarbonization traceability from field-to-fleet for the road freight transportation market in the United States,
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Volvo Peru Delivers the First LNG Tractors to HAM Criogénica Perú
(HAM Criogénica Perú) The vehicles have HPDI technology -- Volvo Peru has delivered its first LNG tractors on the South American continent. These vehicles have been acquired by HAM Criogénica Perú and are characterized by having high pressure direct injection (HPDI), which
May 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with the Exponential Roadmap Initiative
(Neste) Neste and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative (ERI) have started collaboration aiming to align with the criteria of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion’s Race to Zero. The aim of the collaboration is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by
May 03, 2024 Read Full Article
GROWMARK and Optimus Technologies Partner on Decarbonization Pilot
(GROWMARK) GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of GROWMARK’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Caterpillar, Vale Testing Electric and Ethanol-Powered Trucks
(Canadian Mining) Caterpillar and Vale have agreed to test battery electric haul trucks and energy transfer systems, s well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The goal is to help Vale reduce its carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and reach zero net emissions
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Royal Caribbean Group Shares Comprehensive Update on its Decarbonization Journey
(Royal Caribbean Group/PR Newswire) Together, with its first Community Impact Report, the company details its progress its net-zero ambitions and supporting the communities it visits -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining milestones the company reached on its
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Huntingdonshire Partners with Cambridgeshire Police, Fire Departments for Renewable Diesel Trial in England
(Huntingdonshire District Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Huntingdonshire District Council in England announced April 25 that it has teamed up with the Cambridgeshire police and fire departments to conduct a trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel. HVO, sourced
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Strength in Numbers: State Legislation Driving Lower Carbon Fuels Across America
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Neville Fernandes, Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Development at Chevron Renewable Energy Group and member of the Clean Fuels Alliance America governing board, recently participated in a panel discussion with other policy leaders in the biofuels
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Monjasa and FAMOIL Expand Biofuels Logistics in South America and Complete First Supply Operation in Peru
(Monjasa) On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay Sets New 2030 Carbon Intensity Target in Support of Its 2050 Net-Zero Goal
(Cathay Pacific) Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal -- The airline further strengthens its commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with 10% usage pledge for employee duty travel starting from 2024 Cathay has further demonstrated
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Time to Fuel Change: Ocean Carriers Consider Alternative Fuels
(Hanwha/Supply Chain Drive) ... Let’s look at the fuels under consideration for ocean shipping. Hydrogen Hydrogen is a widely available, low-cost fuel alternative that can be stored for long periods of time and can support extended travel distances. To harness its power, hydrogen
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
King of Rims Malaysia Partners with DHL Express to Reduce Carbon Emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL Express) King of Rims Malaysia comes on board GoGreen Plus service in commitment to a 30 percent reduction of carbon emissions associated with international shipments -- King of Rims Malaysia, a leading retailer of car parts and accessories, has signed onto
April 27, 2024 Read Full Article
CMA CGM and Bpifrance Announce the Operational Launch of the Endowment Fund for the French Maritime Sector of 200 Million Euros Financed via Pulse, the CMA CGM Energy Fund
(Bpifrance) - An unprecedented commitment from a private actor to contribute to the decarbonization of the French maritime industry. - CMA CGM, via its PULSE investment fund, and Bpifrance are bringing together the main players in the maritime sector in France to
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Southwest Airlines’s Path to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SAF plays an important role in the Southwest Airlines environmental sustainability plan and path to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. By 2030, the airline plans to replace 10% of total jet fuel consumption with
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s New $1 Billion Multiyear Car-Shipping Contract Includes Marine Biofuel
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced April 9 that it has recently signed another significant multiyear contract. The new agreement with a leading global player in the premium-car segment is valued at more than USD$1 billion over three years, covering both
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Peninsula Adds Chemical Tanker Aalborg to Supply in the Port of Barcelona
(P:eninsula 360) Peninsula, the leading independent global marine energy supplier, is proud to announce the introduction of the Aalborg, an IMO II chemical tanker dedicated to sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. The Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Ground Stop: Time for Plan B on the SAF Grand Challenge?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Energy Agency held a materially significant workshop in Paris this week on accelerating the pace of sustainable biofuels development. There was much talk about sustainable aviation fuels, or rather the lack of them. Let’s start with
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
IATA and Partners Release Aviation Net Zero Roadmaps Comparative Review
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the Air Transportation Systems Laboratory at University College London (UCL), the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) and the Mission Possible Partnership (MPP),
April 24, 2024 Read Full Article
WestJet Acquires Shell Aviation's First Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Available for Purchase in Canada
(WestJet) Demonstration signals airline's commitment to advancing sustainability framework and ambitious net-zero emissions goals -- WestJet today (April 19, 2024) announced that it has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation, marking another milestone in WestJet's mission to achieve
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express Launches Green-Shipping Solution
(Ocean Network Express/ Biobased Diesel Daily) Global shipping company Ocean Network Express announced April 17 the launch of its reduced-emissions shipping service—ONE LEAF+—designed to meet the shared decarbonization aspirations of the shipping industry. ONE LEAF+ stands for low emission-able freight. The plus
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Andretti INDYCAR Joins B20 Club of Indiana
(B20 Club of Indiana) The B20 Club of Indiana, a collaborative initiative between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the American Lung Association, is pleased to announce that Andretti INDYCAR, a world-renowned motorsport team based in Indiana, has joined as an Affiliate
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Unique Move: PostNL Adds Four Million Litres in Biofuels (HVO100) to European Diesel Network
(PostNL) PostNL delivers mail and parcels on foot, by bike and by EVs as much as possible – and uses HVO100 renewable fuels for large transport vehicles where electrification is not yet feasible. HVO100 produces less toxic emissions such as NOx
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Jet2.com to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel at London Stansted Airport
(Jet2) Jet2.com has today (April 16, 2024) announced that it will use a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at London Stansted Airport in 2024, meaning the leading leisure airline will use SAF on departing flights from two UK airports in 2024,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Using Renewable Diesel for Rail Transport Reduces Carbon Dioxide Emissions from WISA Plywood by a Quarter
(UPM Plywood) UPM Plywood and the Finnish railway operator VR have agreed that VR will replace the fossil diesel it uses with renewable diesel to the same extent as the renewable diesel used to transport plywood from the UPM Pellos mill
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Peninsula Facilitates B30 Biofuel Supply Deal in Zeebrugge
(Peninsula 360) Peninsula, the leading independent global marine energy supplier, announces the successful conclusion of the first B30 biofuel supply deal in Zeebrugge, Belgium, in collaboration with the Japanese shipping company, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK). The deal, which marks a
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing the Shipping Industry
by Wily Salim (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) ... Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), a more dense and more viscous liquid than diesel, is the current dominant fuel used in the marine shipping industry. This is because HFO is relatively affordable, has high energy density,
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Engineering Breakthrough – The Davis Refinery Project in North Dakota will be the World’s First Net Zero Carbon Refinery
(Meridian Energy Group) Design of the Davis Refinery has now established GHG emissions from Davis have been reduced to less than 50% of industry average levels, and the remaining GHG emissions are offset by coprocessing vegetable oil in its Diesel Hydrotreater
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
SABA Announces Historic Agreements to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates to Grow Investment in Clean Fuel Technologies
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance) Corporate travelers representing close to 20 major organizations signal growing demand for decarbonized flights by committing to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates for nearly 50 million gallons of high-integrity SAF, channeling close to $200 million of
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Announcers Successful Completion of Inaugural Collective Tender
(Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) Global container line Hapag-Lloyd has won ZEMBA’s first tender, will deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction over 90% as compared to fossil fuel service to ZEMBA members starting in 2025. -- ZEMBA announced the successful conclusion of
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Products Receives Funding to Build Two Large-Scale Hydrogen Refueling Stations in the Region of North-Rhine Westphalia Nordrhein Westfalen
(Air Products) Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, today received funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to build two high-capacity, publicly accessible, low-carbon Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS)
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Boeing, Wagner Advance Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
(Boeing) Memorandum of Understanding builds upon Boeing/CSIRO Australian SAF Roadmap recommendations -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Wagner Sustainable Fuels will collaborate on growing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to help meet Australia’s airline demand for jet fuel which is expected to
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
YSA Design Offers Vision for the Sail Powered Cruise Ship Catamaran
(YSA Design) YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new type of sail-powered catamaran cruise ship, whose flexibility, sustainability and sea-focused attractions can satisfy guest appetites to experience sensitive and hard to reach waters at close quarters. Codenamed Seabreeze, the design includes
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Using TEA and LCA as a Strategic Tool
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic evaluation of the environmental impact of a product through its entire life cycle. Many cleantech startups and companies cannot afford the time and cost that is required for an ISO-compliant LCA. Boundless Impact follows
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
GoodShipping Launches Decarb Desk to Improve Carbon Insetting Transparency and Efficiency
(GoodShipping) New digital platform for cargo owners and freight forwarders to help speed up sustainability in global supply chain -- GoodShipping, the carbon insetting brand of FincoEnergies, has announced today the launch of its new Decarb Desk platform, the next step forward
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Modetour, Air France-KLM Strengthen SAF Partnership
by Sun A Lee (Korean Economic Daily) The companies support the use of sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsetting -- South Korea's travel agency Modetour Network Inc. announced on Thursday that it has extended its partnership with Air France-KLM to promote the use of
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL and Prada Group Contribute to More Sustainable Air Freight with SAF
(DHL Group) By leveraging sustainable fuels, DHL Global Forwarding is able to support customers in effectively reducing their transport emissions from air freight. -- DHL Global Forwarding announces the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilizing
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Meriaura Orders Two Biofuel Powered 6750 DWT Cargo Vessels from Dutch Royal Bodewes Shipyard
(Meriaura) Meriaura has signed a delivery contract for two Ecotrader cargo ships with the Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. According to the contract, the ships will be built in Hoogezand in Holland and their delivery will take place in January and December
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Air New Zealand at Los Angeles International Airport
(Neste) Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of nine million liters (around 7,200 tons or 2.4 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. The agreement represents the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs MOU with Six European Ports for Green Shipping Corridors
(X-Press Feeders) European Ports Forge Alliance to Propel Green Shipping Initiatives -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, today signed of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports: Port of Antwerp Bruges (Belgium), Port of Tallinn (Estonia), Port
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
OCP and Fortescue to Partner to Develop Green Energy, Hydrogen and Ammonia in Morocco
(Fortescue) Today (April 8, 2024), OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, and Fortescue Energy, part of global green energy, metals and technology company Fortescue Ltd (Fortescue), announced a landmark Joint Venture (JV) in Morocco. This equal partnership
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
The Eco-Friendly Fuel of the Future
(Mazda) A carbon-negative crop that can contribute to the mitigation of climate change, algae are also a viable source of biofuel. Working with Hiroshima University, Mazda is making significant inroads into its future use. Seaweed is synonymous with Japanese cuisine and has
April 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyd Takes Largest Ship-to-Ship LBM Delivery to Date Made Possible by the Joint Effort of STX Group and Titan Clean Fuels
(Titan) Titan Clean Fuels, a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to shipping customers, and STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, today announce having successfully concluded a ship-to-ship bunkering of 2,200
April 10, 2024 Read Full Article
JAL Launches "JAL Corporate SAF Program" to Certify and Contribute to Corporate Customers' CO₂ Reduction Efforts
(Japan Airlines) Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a new business program called “JAL Corporate SAF Program” from April 2024, which certifies the environmental value of CO₂ reduction achieved through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and provides it to corporate
April 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Brussels Airlines Integrates Environmental Responsibility in Partnership with Sunweb Group
(Brussels Airlines) The Belgian home carrier facilitates the online tour operator in buying about 250 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel -- Brussels Airlines and Sunweb Group reach an agreement for the purchase of ca. 250 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
April 09, 2024 Read Full Article
HMM to Collaborate with SIPG on Clean Marine Fuel Supply
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) South Korean shipping company HMM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the exclusive operator of all the public terminals in China’s Port of Shanghai, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean marine
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
AEGEAN Expands Its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Uplift Program in Main European Airports
(AGEAN Air) AEGEAN marks another important step towards reducing its environmental footprint by expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift program in main European airports. AEGEAN is joining forces with one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, Shell. Through its
April 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Formula E Inks 'Multi-Year' Biofuel, Solar, and Battery Deal with Aggreko
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) World's first fully-electric global racing series announces cleantech deal to help decarbonise events in its season calendar Formula E has inked a "multi-year" deal with global energy solutions provider Aggreko to power its race calendar with biofuel
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Bangchak and Sumitomo Corporation Forge Alliance to Advance UCO-to-SAF Supply Chain, Championing Environmental Sustainability
(Bangchak) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, a leading transnational energy conglomerate, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Chemical Solution Group, based in Japan, have joined forces in a strategic partnership through a framework agreement for the purchase and sale of used cooking oil
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
ResourceWise (Formerly Prima Markets) Partners with ENGINE for Bio-Bunker Indexes, Now Available on Prima CarbonZero Platform
(ResourceWise/CISION) ResourceWise, formerly Prima Markets, expands its coverage of low-carbon fuels into marine biofuels with this strategic data partnership. — In an inspiring stride towards greener marine operations, ResourceWise and ENGINE have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry's decarbonization
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Altens Launches a New, More Environmentally Friendly B100
(Altens (Google Translation)) Altens, a leading player in the decarbonization of transport, is strengthening its activity in biofuels with the launch of the low-carbon PUR100. This alternative fuel, produced from French rapeseed, has a greater power to reduce greenhouse gases than
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Lineas Presents Its New FAME Locomotive, a Milestone in Sustainable Transportation Innovation.
(Lineas) Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, is proud to present its new FAME locomotive. With this locomotive, the company highlights its commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. -- FAME, short for Fatty Acid
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
BINGO! Words to Live By from ABLC 2024
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Key players in the renewable fuels community gather twice/year at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conferences—ABLC 2024 took place in Washington, DC last week; and the ABLC Next gathering will be in San Francisco in
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, Global Transport Solutions Group Extend SAF Collaboration
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and the Global Transport Solutions Group, encompassing Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics, announced March 28 the extension of their collaboration on AFKLMP’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. This collaboration
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Refuelling Solutions Delivers 2nd Shipment of B100 Biodiesel to Australian Agave’s Spirit Farm in Queensland
(Refuelling Solutions/Biobased Diesel Daily) Australia-based Refuelling Solutions announced March 28 that it has made a second delivery of 100 percent biodiesel (B100) to Australian Agave’s Spirit Farm, a North Queensland distillery, making a difference to the environment and the world
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Hits New Biodiesel Sustainability Record
(Verdict Food Service) The company recycled and converted 314 million pounds of used cooking oil into renewable diesel or biodiesel last year. -- Restaurant Technologies has announced a significant milestone in sustainability by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
More and More Shippers Take Action on Seaborne GHG Emissions
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
April 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Nu:ionic Hydrogen-Producing Microwave Reactor Achieves Commercial Threshold
(Nu:ionic/Globe Newswire) Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. (“Nu:ionic”) has achieved a significant product development milestone with the completion of a continuous 48-hour demonstration run of its proprietary Microwave Catalytic Reformer(TM) (MCR). This commercial scale, 100kW electrified reactor can be used in many applications
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge Create a Partnership in Spain to Boost Supply of Renewable Fuels
(Repsol) - Through this strategic agreement, Repsol increases its access to the feedstock needed to reach its goal of producing up to 1.7 million tons of renewable fuels by 2027. - The collaboration is another step forward in Bunge’s long-term
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Triple Bottom Line Sustainability Indicators for Waste-to-Energy Supply Chains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Development of a triple-bottom line sustainability (social, environment, economic) assessment tool for local government to evaluate trade-offs of different organic waste streams and energy conversion strategies can help achieve local/regional policy objectives over the current and
March 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Hapag-Lloyed Almost Doubled Use of Marine Biofuel in 2023
(Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd sharply increased its use of biofuel bunker blends in 2023 as the company strives to cut emissions to reach its... READ MORE Related articles Our Focus on Sustainable Shipping: Hapag-Lloyd publishes Sustainability Report 2023 (Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd and
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Pivot Bio Talks Insets vs. Offsets, Paying Farmers, and Why Nitrous Oxide Is an Overlooked Emission
by Jennifer Marston (AgFunderNews) Last time AgFunderNews checked in with Pivot Bio, the company had just replaced synthetic nitrogen on 725,000 acres of US farmland via its N-OVATOR pilot, in which growers used Pivot’s microbe-based nitrogen-fixing product to replace synthetic nitrogen and reduce on-farm emissions. The pilot
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Coruripe Plant Completes International Certification Audit for Aviation Biofuel Production
(Usina Coruripe) Process attested that the Iturama and Limeira do Oeste units, in the Triângulo Mineiro, meet international requirements for the production of sustainable aviation fuel -- This month, Usina Coruripe concluded the external audit process for ISCC Corsia Plus international
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Air France to Match Its Customers' Voluntary Contributions to the Purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
(Air France) As an official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games, Air France has announced that it will be matching the amount of each customer subscription to the "Environment-sustainable aviation fuels" option during the Paris 2024 Games. This
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
SEK 40 Million Set Aside in 2024 for Swedavia's SAF Incentive Programme towards Climate Transition in the Aviation Industry for the Second Year in a Row
(Swedavia Airports) In 2024, Swedavia's investment in sustainable aviation will continue through the SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) incentive programme, a programme in which Swedavia offers discounts and reimburses airlines up to 50 per cent of the premium cost for refuelling with
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
New Energy Blue Forms New Energy Chemicals to Sustainably Produce Bio-Sourced Ethylene for Carbon-Zero Jet Fuel and Dow's Renewable Plastics
(New Energy Blue/PR Newswire) New Energy Blue, the clean-energy developer of lowest-carbon biofuel and biochemicals from crop residues, today advances its Decarbonizing America agenda by forming New Energy Chemicals. In phase one, the new biochemical subsidiary will produce American-sourced and American-made bio-based
March 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Marathon Petroleum Trucks and Trains Transition to Using Renewable Diesel in LA Basin
(Marathon Petroleum) Marathon Petroleum’s Vinvale and East Hynes fleets in California’s Los Angeles Basin have made a significant step toward reducing their carbon footprint and contributing to a cleaner future by transitioning both fleets entirely to renewable diesel. In 2023, two
March 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Bartlett and Regrow Partner to Advance Sustainability Commitments
(Bartlett/Regrow/Globe Newswire) Diverse Agribusiness Will Utilize Regrow’s Platform for Soybean Program -- Regrow Ag, the Agriculture Resilience Platform provider, and Bartlett, a Savage Company, today announced their partnership to advance sustainability commitments. The Regrow platform supports rigorous Scope 3 emissions analysis, and the
March 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Heathrow Partners with Heston Blumenthal to Launch Renewable Biofuel Breakfast
by Hannah Brandler (Business Traveler) ... Waste management service Quatra will collect, clean and recycle the used cooking oils from the Fly Up breakfast, with the oils and fats then undergoing treatment and purification to remove organic impurities and water. The processed
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
World Energy Founder Gene Gebolys Receives YPO’s 2024 Global Impact Award
(YPO/Biobased Diesel Daily) YPO, the global leadership community of more than 35,000 chief executives in 150 countries, announced March 6 that Gene Gebolys, founder and CEO of World Energy, is the recipient of the organization’s 2024 Global Impact Award. World Energy is a low-carbon
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Malaysia Airlines Elevates Its Sustainability Initiatives with the Launch of Its Corporate Carbon Programme
(Malaysia Airlines) Malaysia Airlines is elevating its commitment to sustainability with the launch of the Malaysia Airlines Corporate Carbon Programme, making it the first airline in Malaysia to introduce such an initiative. This innovative initiative is designed to empower corporate customers,
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
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