by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)Savosolar announced March 14 that the company’s subsidiary Meriaura reduced its ships’ emissions by 11.2 percent during 2022 compared to the previous year. The Finland-based
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(Langh Ship) Earlier this year, the Finnish Shipping company Langh Ship and long-term charterer Samskip began operating their container vessel Edith with biofuel yielding positive results. After discussions between Langh Ship
(Neste) Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport
(Neste) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport in Finland. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one
(Transport Energy Strategies) UPM has been at the forefront of innovating in the advanced biofuels space. Hear from Marko Janhunen, Chair of the EU’s Advanced Biofuels Coalition on policy advancements,
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed marine- and energy engineering and technology major Wärtsilä Oyj has announced that it has received its first order for carbon capture and storage-ready scrubber systems – CCS-Ready scrubbers
(Neste) Neste welcomes the German government’s plan to approve the sales of 100% synthetic fuels at fuel stations. So far, the sales of synthetic fuels, such as e-fuels and renewable diesel
(Wärtsilä/AltFuels) Coordinated by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, the Green Ray project has secured European Union funding to develop solutions minimizing methane slip from marine engines, advancing the environmental and
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, renewable diesel and renewable feedstock solutions for various polymers and chemicals industry uses, is aiming to establish an algae pilot production
(Neste) Neste and Wizz Air have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ from 2025 onwards. The agreement gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase 36,000 tons of Neste-produced sustainable
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Bell Textron announced today (Feb. 21) that its turboshaft-powered Model 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bell credits
(Biofuels International) … The current biofuel production capacity of 2.4 million tons is expected to double in the coming years. … Neste has taken a final investment decision (FID) for
by Rachel Ingram (Forbes) When private aviation company Victor launched its 200% carbon offset program in 2019, it promised to be revolutionary. Over four years, the company and its clients offset
(Neste) The European Commission has published its review of the CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles calling for a 90% reduction of emissions by 2040. Neste welcomes policy actions that will reduce
(Neste) Neste has established an Innovation Center in Singapore to strengthen its innovation and R&D capabilities globally. Asia has become an important market area for Neste and the new center provides
(Neste) • Boeing will purchase 5.6 million gallons (21.2 million liters) of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support their carbon footprint reduction strategy through 2023. The total volume of
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The major expansion of Neste Corp.’s Singapore biorefinery is mechanically complete and undergoing commissioning, the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer announced
(Neste) Neste enables its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by offering renewable and circular solutions to replace fossil products. In 2022, Neste’s renewable solutions helped customers reduce their
(Neste) Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck’s usage of renewable fuels. Combining data from Scania Fleet Management Portal enriched with
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The government of Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands located between France and the U.K., has so far switched 252 of its vehicles to
(Aker Carbon Capture/PR Newswire) Aker Carbon Capture will deliver a pre-engineering study to the energy company St1 for the development of a carbon capture facility at Finnsementti’s Lappeenranta cement plant. The
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained
by Manish Kumar Jha (Financial Express) Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ville Skinnari, who is in India, aims to address the comprehensive agenda from telecom to defence with
by Shinya Matsumoto (Asash Shimbun) Japan is in negotiations with Singapore and the United States to outline a framework for jointly procuring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The government is hoping to
(Interion/Newsfile Corp) Interion, an authorised dealer for oil majors, is the first to supply Renewable Diesel, also known as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from Neste in Singapore. In close collaboration with building
(ePURE) Sustainable crop-based biofuels remain the main source of renewable energy in transport, but are still needlessly restricted in how much they can help meet climate goals — The EU is
(Neste) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline by destinations, has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines 100% with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global carbon emissions – growing to >20% by 2050 if
(Biofuels International) Global biofuel demand is expected to be 6% or 900 million litres per year (MLPY) higher in 2022 than the previous year. Renewable diesel makes up the largest
by Helen Massy-Beresford (Aviation Week) … Late last year, trialog talks—among the European Commission, European Parliament and European Council—resulted in agreement on revisions to the emissions trading system for aviation as
by Emma Harrison (Neste) … The first step to better sustainability is to make an audit of your environmental footprint – once it is clear what the biggest areas of improvement
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/US Grains Council) In December, the International Energy Agency – the leading intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the global energy sector – released its
(Neste) Every year, we offer opportunities to hundreds of young professionals in the form of summer jobs. Will you be one of our next creators of change? We look for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achievingnet-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global carbon emissions – growing to >20% by 2050 if action
(Airbus) Airbus takes the next step in decarbonising its operations — In line with its ambition to reduce its carbon emissions, Airbus is introducing renewable fuel on one of the
(World Bio Market Insights) Interest in biofuels survived the fossil fuel bonanza of 2022 but there’s still a long road to viability — The importance of energy to domestic and international
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and
by Seo Jin-woo and Han Yubin (Pulse) South Korea’s big three shipyards are accelerating their efforts to build green ships using eco-friendly fuels amid the migration to carbon neutrality worldwide.
(Neste/Biobased Diesel Daily) Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier of Belgium and part of the Lufthansa Group, has started the new year by being the first airline receiving a delivery of Neste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates
(Nutrecon/NewsWires) Synbio Powerlabs Oy (“Synbio Powerlabs” or the “Company”), a leading Biotech company catalyzing the DNA-Economy by enabling the development of disruptive biotechnologies with precision fermentation, from lab-scale experiments to large
(Neste) In December 2022, Business Finland awarded Neste with a public funding of EUR 27.7 million for green hydrogen projects at Neste’s refinery in Porvoo, Finland, aiming to develop solutions for
(Neste) Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Neste Corp. announced Dec. 19 that it is supplying data-center specialist LCL with renewable diesel for its emergency-power generators. With this, LCL becomes the first
by Chuck Sorenson (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biiofuels Digest) … AltAir Paramount LLC was the first company to bring California-produced renewable fuels at scale to the California market. They purchased the former
by Jamie Freed (Reuters) ‘Book and claim’ system borrowed from electricity sector; SAF uses feedstocks like cooking oils to cut emissions; Boom in SAF needed to meet industry’s emissions targets
(Gasum/Alt Fuels) Many companies are constantly thinking of new ways to make their operations more environmentally friendly. Orkla, a Nordic leading brand consumer goods company, has invested in transports using renewable
(Neste) Neste and Airbus have signed an agreement to advance the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the aviation sector. Both parties share a vision that SAF is a key
(Neste) Neste and CIM, part of NOVEN Group in France, the leading independent French group of companies providing oil storage and supply services, are pleased to announce their collaboration to enable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids technology enables customers to turn biomass residues into a renewable fuel: fast pyrolysis bio-oil (FPBO). FPBO can be used to replace crude oil,
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and
(All Nippon Airways) ・The second ANA Green Jet dedicated to domestic routes began service from the NH253 Tokyo Haneda-Fukuoka flight on Nov. 14, 2022. ・This marks the first time ANA
(Renewable Energy Magazine/Spanish Technology and Innovation Platform “Biomass for the Bioeconomy” – BIOPLAT) CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) is a Research and Innovation Action funded by the European
(ZAWYA/Arab Finance) Minister of Civil Aviation’s climate change strategy aims to transform the aviation sector to become eco-friendly –EgyptAir launched on Saturday the first air flight fueled by sustainable aviation
by Emma Connors (Financial Review) Qantas is in discussions to import sustainable aviation fuel into Australia as what will be the world’s largest production site for used cooking oil and animal
(Itochu Corporation) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter “ITOCHU”) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku,
(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country
(Neste) Sunweb Group, one of the leading European travel organizations, and Neste announce today that they have entered into a new partnership based on which Sunweb Group purchases 306 tons (385,000
(Neste) CargoAi, air cargo’s fastest growing digital solutions provider, and Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), announce a pioneering partnership which enables freight forwarders and their clients
(UABio/Gasum) Turku biogas plant is the first in Finland to produce liquefied biogas for transport, industrial and maritime needs. The plant
by Josh Aldrich (Calgary Herald) The biofuel will be blended with regular jet fuel with the goal of reducing CO2
(Neste) ITOCHU Corporation has been selected for a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) demonstration project by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry
(A21 (Google Translation)) Installing a Biofuel Plant Requires up to 1,000 Million Dollars and 5 Years — The decarbonization of
(Etihad Airways) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: The first Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU
(Neste) Neste and Rolls-Royce have agreed to build a strategic partnership on accelerating the use of renewable diesel as a lower-emission
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has taken a new step forward in
(Neste) Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of Fixed-Base Operations (FBO) delivering essential support services at private aviation terminals, announced today
(Fuel for Thought) Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (especially HEFA-SPK) is done at industrial scale but what does it take
(Furetank) Furetank Rederi AB sells two 17,999 dwt dual-fuel product tankers in the VINGA series to Neste in 2023 and
(Biofuels International) Virgin Atlantic is joining its expanded joint venture partners, Delta, Air France and KLM by offering a sustainable
(Neste) Neste is partnering with EDi Energie-Direkt Hohenlohe GmbH and TOOL-FUEL Services GmbH to jointly enable the supply of Neste MY Renewable
(Aviation Pros) The departure of WS1681 coincided with the end of New York’s UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC
(AIRA) The AIRA cooperative has just learned about the strategy followed by the Finnish dairy sector to reduce its emissions and
by Vinayak Shinde (Global Market Insights/Biofuels Digest) … According to a study by Transport and Environment, a European network of
Chris Stokel-Walker (Neste) … Something that is for certain, is that it is not possible for us to continue to rely on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From MetGen in Finland comes not one story but three, a hat-trick. First, a commercial license
(AvFuel/Biomass Magazine) As the United Nations holds its Mountain Partnership Global Meeting in Aspen next week, Atlantic Aviation and Avfuel Corporation
(Neste) Today (September 26, 2022), Bell’s next generation five seater helicopter, the Bell 505, fueled with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™
(Neste) On 1 March 2022, Neste Corporation and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (Marathon) announced an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture
by Elizabeth Low (Bloomberg News/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition) High costs and limited production are dulling sustainable aviation fuel’s prospects — In Tuas,
(Neste) Today, Circularise announced a pioneering joint project with the certification scheme ISCC, material suppliers Neste, Asahi Kasei, Borealis, Trinseo and
(Neste) Building on its capability of proactive transformation, Neste launches a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland to
by Roeland van den Bergh (Stuff) Air New Zealand plans to start flying its aircraft partly on sustainable aviation fuel made
(Neste) There are approximately 500,000 school buses in the US, moving more than 25 million children between school and home.
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Southwest Airlines announced in late August that, through a collaboration with Neste Corp., the airline
by Kim Jae-heun (Korea Times) GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) is joining hands with Finnish bioenergy company St1 to
(St1) Energy company St1 has made an investment decision to construct a biogas upgrading and liquefaction refinery in Sobacken, Borås. A
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The news has been sizzling since last week that VTT is spinning out Olefy technology in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste — a company that built massive renewable diesel capacity when it was not fashionable,
(Biofuels International) Hillsboro Aviation (KHIO) received its first load of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM this month in collaboration with
(Alt Fuels/Associazione Torino-Pechino) Is it therefore possible to reach the North Cape using only biomethane? In the summer of 2022, the

The annual World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) presents the world’s leading circular economy solutions with business leaders, policymakers and experts
(Neste) When Neste started doing business in North America in the ’80s, our focus was on oil products. We used
by Eva Amsen (Neste) Plastics have a bad reputation from an environmental point of view – but new plastics feedstocks,
(Neste) Neste and HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group have entered into an agreement for the commercial distribution of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The BioFore company, the Finnish Forest Giant, the hydrocarbons from the woods folk, by any
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we received the long-anticipated news that Gevo closed on the purchase of approximately 245
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials,
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and NYK Group company Shin-Nippon Kaiyosha Corporation have started a test navigation
(Emerson/Business Wire) Automation software and advanced digital technologies to maximize performance at world’s third-largest crude tall oil biorefinery, accelerating transition
(Gasum) There are around 2,000 cargo ships with an estimated 25,000 seafarers sailing on the Baltic Sea at any given time.
(Neste) For the first time in aviation history a CORSIA certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to
(Neste) Sharing a common vision where biofuels have a key role to play in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in transportation

(Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino/NGV Journal) The Associazione Culturale Torino-Pechino (Torpec 2008), whose main area of activity is the organization of trips outside
(Neste) Neste has purchased the European rights to Alterra Energy’s liquefaction technology, further solidifying the company’s efforts to advance chemical recycling.
by Eva Amsen (Neste) Carbon pricing is a tool increasingly used to translate greenhouse gas emissions into a financial cost,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Neste Corp. has made the final investment decision to significantly expand biobased diesel production capacity
by Erik Sandoval (ClickOrlando.com) Sustainable jet fuel reduces carbon emission by as much as 50% — Used cooking oil collected from restaurants
(Neste) oday, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announce a partnership which sets a new sustainability benchmark in
(Marr Contracting) Marr Contracting have announced they will be the first business in Australia to transition from fossil diesel to HVO100
(World Fuel Services/PR Newswire) A new authorized branded distributor initiative with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ supports the company’s commitment
(Biofuels Central) In a landmark decision on 31 May, the EU agreed to end most Russian oil imports by the end
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Jump for joy and jetfuel! June was jaw-dropping for SAF and the aviation industry and
(Runway Girl Network/Braathens Regional Airlines) Today (June 21, 2022), regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable
(VTT) Power-to-liquids technologies are on their way to commercialisation in scale and production of synthetic e-fuels is no longer science
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Finnair. The Agreement outlines the
by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) While the landscape is evolving, these are the current front-runners in an industry predicted to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Finland’s new bioeconomy strategy is out — and you can read the 55 pager here. When a country
(Neste) Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping will become the world’s first shipping company to start utilizing new low-emission Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine
(Neste) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been safely delivered to New York’s LaGuardia Airport through the Colonial and Buckeye pipeline systems
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) Airlines are eager to switch to renewable, low-carbon fuel—as soon as there’s enough
(Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications/NGV Journal) The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organized a round table on the
What If Sustainable Shipping Was a Source of Profitability and Not Considered as a Mere Cost Factor?
(Åbo Akademi University) Sustainable shipping can bring competitive advantage. New research shows that especially refined goods can benefit from using renewable
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) …Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) jointly performed
by Chris Stokel-Walker (Neste) The global urgency to reduce dependency on fossil fuel energy imports is now clearer than ever.
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Rapeseed oil imports soar in 2021-22 marketing year; Food inflation hits many EU countries plans for crop-based
(Auramarine) Auramarine Ltd, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, process and power industries, has invested in the development
(St1) The Power-to-Gas plant (P2G), planned for completion by Vantaa Energy in 2025 in Finland, produces carbon-neutral synthetic gas, the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Jet Aviation announced May 20 that it signed an agreement with Total Energies to supply
(Circa) Circa and Valmet have signed a Heads of Agreement to realise and optimise the Furacell™ production process at scale through
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … Between the news that the delivery of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Veolia and Metsä Fibre announced a long-term partnership agreement on the refining of crude methanol generated in pulp production at
(Airbus/Vertical Magazine) Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps
(Neste) Together with its partner Nordic Marine Oil, Neste is piloting a new Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in Scandinavia – a
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Agreement with Neste for more than 50 million gallons of SAF to initially fuel United flights out
(Biofuels International) Singapore is expected to have the world’s largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity when Finnish producer Neste’s
(HydrogenOne Capital Growth) HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc (“HydrogenOne” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Gasum has opened a new LNG station in Jylpyntie 38, Kotka. This is first service station offering LNG and
(Neste) Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of
(ERR News) It would be sensible to lower excise duties in order to mitigate high fuel prices in Estonia instead
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) President & CEO Annica Bresky shared this illuminating slide guide spotlighting Stora Enso’s efforts to
(AvFuel) Avfuel Corporation now provides a consistent supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM to Del Monte Aviation (KMRY). The announcement
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada powered four commercial flights departing from San Francisco April 22 to its major
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valero and Darling Ingredients are the parent companies of the Diamond Green Diesel renewable diesel
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Major industry players seek long-term mandates, ambitious targets; Feedstock availability for industry remains key to achieve targets
by Sophie Barthel (Argus Media) Germany plans to further reduce the use of biofuels produced from food and feed crops because
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … California is not a waste land, it remains a horn of plenty, but with
Amendments to Distribution Obligation of Biofuel Oil and Sustainability Act Sent out for Comments DEADLINE: August 9, 2022
(Finland Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment) The distribution obligation of biofuel oil aims at replacing light fuel oil used especially