(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) In the United States, biodiesel is also extensively applied in transportation, agriculture, and the industrial sector. It fuels trucks, buses, and marine vessels, lowering greenhouse gas emissions as well as fossil fuel dependence. The agricultural industry is
HVO (Hydrotreated vegetable oil)
Back TO HOMEArgus Launches Specialized Biofuels and Chemicals Freight Service
(Argus Media) Leading commodities and energy information provider Argus has launched a new freight service which offers global pricing and market intelligence for biofuels, associated feedstocks and chemicals. The world's appetite for biofuels is growing fast as energy market participants move to
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Confirms Strength of Optimised FAME Blend
(FincoEnergies) The pressure on the inland shipping sector is growing. With stricter regulations such as ETS2 and RED III, there's no time to lose. Together with Argent Energy and sector partners, FincoEnergies is demonstrating that sustainable shipping is possible today — not just with HVO but
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
As Renewable Diesel Surges, Sustainability Claims Are Deeply Questioned
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) • Renewable diesel (RD), dubbed HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) by producers, is hailed by its supporters as a climate-friendly alternative to carbon-intensive fossil diesel. RD is a complex biofuel often made in retooled oil refineries from feedstocks including
May 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Volvo’s Gas-Powered Trucks on the Rise – Enabling up to 100% CO2 Reduction
(Volvo) Demand for Volvo’s gas-powered trucks is rising and sales increased by more than 25% in 2024. Gas-powered trucks are a growing solution for transport companies to reduce their CO2 footprint as carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 100%
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
New Generation DAF Now also Fuelled by B100 Biodiesel
(DAF) 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 source is
May 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Rapeseed Remains the Dominant Raw Material for Biodiesel Production in Germany
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Germany is the largest producer of biodiesel in Europe. According to the latest data from the Association of the German Biofuel Industry (VDB), a total of around 3.6 million tonnes of
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Irish Ferries Uses Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Ship for First Time
by Colin Gleeson (Irish Times) Paul Balfe of fuel supplier Circle K says move ‘a significant step towards cleaner maritime operations’ -- Irish Ferries’ high speed catamaran Dublin Swift has become the group’s first vessel to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Unveils Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant
(OMV) OMV's first-time production of green hydrogen on a commercial scale; OMV has successfully started-up its plant in Schwechat near Vienna with an annual production of up to 1,500 metric tons of green hydrogen; It contributes to the production of more sustainable fuels
May 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Surpasses 1,000 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Advancing Maritime Decarbonization: The 2025 IMO Agreement and the Fuel Transition
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The international transport sector, encompassing both aviation and maritime shipping, accounts for a significant share of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) suggests aviation, in 2023, was
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Redefine HVO100 Launches – The World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabel HVO100
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Revo Completes Construction of Unique SAF Pilot Plant in Tahara City, Japan
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Revo International Co. Ltd. announced April 22 that it held a completion ceremony April 18 at its newly constructed Aichi factory in Tahara City, Japan, to mark the completion of its manufacturing facilities for “C-Fuel,”
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Moores Switch HGV Fleet to Biodiesel
(Showhouse) Moores is accelerating its sustainability efforts by transitioning its entire HGV fleet to run on renewable biodiesel, reinforcing its commitment to reducing carbon emissions across operations. By switching to HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), Moores is cutting CO₂ emissions by up to
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
State of Sustainable Fleets: Transformation Introduces Peak Uncertainty, but Clean Fleet Technology Still Expands Nationally
(Manila Times/Globe Newswire) Now in its sixth year, the 2025 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, released today (April 28, 2025), provides a comprehensive analysis of an industry confronting unprecedented regulatory uncertainty while demonstrating growth and resilience through continued investment in sustainable transportation
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol and Bunge to Boost Development of Renewable Fuels in Europe with Intermediate Crops
(Repsol) The companies will collaborate to process intermediate crops into low-carbon intensity oils to be used as feedstock for the production of renewable diesel or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Repsol and Bunge (NYSE: BG) today announced a major milestone in the
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and Eckerö Line Continue Collaborating to Reduce Maritime Emissions in the Baltic Sea
(Neste) Neste and Finnish company Eckerö Line, which operates ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn, are continuing their collaboration to reduce maritime emissions. Eckerö Line provides freight and passenger services on the Baltic Sea and is the first company in Finland
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel Its Carbon Reduction Goals
(Mammoet) The heavy lift and transport company implements HVO in the Netherlands, UK and Canada -- Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Škoda Auto Uses Sustainable HVO Fuel in Newly Produced Diesel Models and Its Logistics Fleet
(Škoda) › Celebrating Earth Day: Škoda Auto switches to using high-quality HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel for the initial fill in newly manufactured diesel vehicles and for refueling its logistics fleet › HVO fuel has up to 90% lower net carbon emissions
April 24, 2025 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Board Welcomes EU Discussions on Concrete Actions to Address Biofuels Fraud
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing biodiesel (HVO & FAME) producers in the EU, welcomes the recognition of the importance of combating Annex IX biofuels fraud, and the fact that the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels, Bioliquids
April 17, 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
Neste Started Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Its Renewables Refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has started producing SAF at its renewable products refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The refinery has been modified to enable Neste to produce up to 500,000 tons of SAF per
April 10, 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
Desmet Awarded Contract by LG-ENI Biorefining for HVO Pretreatment Plant in South Korea
(Desmet) We are proud to announce that Desmet has been awarded a new contract by LG-ENI Biorefining, a joint venture between LG Chem and ENI Italy. In collaboration with the main contractor GS Engineering & Construction, we will deliver the HVO pretreatment plant
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
BDI Sets New Standards in Biofuel Production with the Construction of a New PreTreatment Plant
(BDI) BDI has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV -- BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant. This facility will be unique in its approach, integrating advanced
April 04, 2025 Read Full Article
EcoCeres Inc., Mitsui & Co. Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd., KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy supplied Sustainable HVO for Marine Bunkering
(EcoCeres/Mitsui/KPI OceanConnect) EcoCeres Inc., Mitsui & Co. Energy Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd., KPI OceanConnect, and Global Energy have jointly conducted the sustainable supply of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) with the delivery of 400 metrics tons to a renowned cruise line in
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
VARO Announces Transformative Acquisition of Preem AB to Create a Leading Energy Provider to Customers in the Mobility and Industrial Sectors
(VARO) • Scale and geographic reach: Preem’s leading energy business in Scandinavia complements VARO’s existing footprint and post completion the combined business will supply around 10% of Europe’s Road and marine fuel1 Second largest renewable fuel producer in Europe: adding 1.3 million tons per
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Scrutinizes Fraud in Certification of Biofuels
(The Maritime Executive) The scrutiny on the use of biofuels in Europe has intensified, with reports emerging last week that the EU is planning to suspend recognition of the ISCC certification of waste-based biofuels. The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC)
April 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Maximizing the Potential of Biofuels in Shipping
(DNV) Biofuels are an increasingly attractive decarbonization option for shipowners. A new white paper from DNV analyses an evolving supply picture, while also providing technical guidance to shipowners planning to use it as a drop-in fuel. -- Growing international pressure to decarbonize
March 27, 2025 Read Full Article
UK Launches Investigations into Imports of US Renewable Diesel
Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.K. Trade Remedies Authority initiated an antidumping investigation and a countervailing investigation March 17 into imports of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, from the United States. The investigations follow applications from U.K. biodiesel producers concerned that
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Production Gathers Pace in South America
(Biuofuels International) US, EU and South American relations appear set for a decidedly ‘interesting’ 2025 as ‘drill, baby drill’ Donald Trump returns to the White House. From a Brazilian perspective everything seemed be going so well towards the end of last year
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
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
German Biodiesel-Blend Rate Hits All-Time Low
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) /Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) announced March 4 that, in November, the blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel reached a historic low
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
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
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
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
Portugal: EIB finances Galp’s Renewable Hydrogen and Biofuels Projects in Sines with €430 million
(European Investment Bank) - The two projects, already in construction at the Sines Refinery, represent a total investment of €650 million. - The Biofuels unit, financed with €250 million, will produce low-carbon fuels essential for the decarbonization of transport. - The renewable
February 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Inverness, Scotland, Takes 1st Delivery of Renewable Diesel for Pilot Boats
(Port of Inverness/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Port of Inverness in Scotland announced Feb. 19 that it has taken delivery of its first batch of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, to use as a replacement for marine gasoil
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Time to Act on Biofuels Fraud: EBB Proposes Ambitious Reform of RED Verification
(European Biodiesel Board) In its continued effort to tackle biofuels fraud, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published an elaborate and ambitious proposal revising the rules on sustainable biofuels verification. The trade association, representing EU producers of HVO and FAME from
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom Starts Construction of Sustainable Fuels Unit at Petrobrazi Refinery
(OMV Petrom) The new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) unit will have a production capacity of 250,000 tons of sustainable fuels per year, starting in 2028; With this EUR 750 mn investment, OMV Petrom integrates sustainable fuel production at
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
STX Corp. Secures ISCC EU Certification to Enhance Sustainability in Biofuel Production
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Certification Validates Sustainable Practices in Biofuel Production, Essential for EU Export -- On Feb. 24, STX Corp. announced a significant milestone in its eco-friendly trading endeavors by obtaining the ISCC EU international certification. This certification, which covers
February 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Royal Air Force Trials Alternative Fuels
(Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force has trialled the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil to support current capabilities. The trial, which was called Project ESTER and took place at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire, was conducted by squadrons of the RAF's Support Force. Five
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
MOL Group Produces HVO and SAF via Co-processing
(Bioenergy International) Hungary-headed integrated oil, gas, petrochemicals, and consumer retail company MOL Group has announced that it has produced a diesel fuel containing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Slovnaft refinery in Bratislava, Slovakia. The quality
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Battle of the Biofuels as Shipping Takes a Stand against Using Crops
by Charlie Bartlett (The Loadstar) The IMO’s Intersessional Working Group on Greenhouse Gases (ISWG-GHG 18) has become an ideological battleground, with shipping lines taking a stance against crop biofuels, one of few alternatives to fossil fuels available today. Activist group Transport
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Waste Oils Displace Palm Oil, Determine Composition of Raw Materials in Germany’s 2023 GHG-Quota Year
(UFOP) The 2023 quota year once again confirmed the “excellence” of biodiesel made from waste oils for counting towards Germany’s greenhouse-gas reduction obligation (GHG quota), stated UFOP, with reference to the “Evaluation and Experience Report 2023” published by Germany’s Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) at
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Finalizes Antidumping Duties on Biofuels, Starts Tracking SAF Imports
by Thomas Washington, Kelly Norways, and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) Final tariffs are slightly lower than provisional ones; Concerns that SAF and tariff-liable HVO are too interchangeable -- The European Commission has finalized antidumping duties on Chinese imports of biodiesel and
February 12, 2025 Read Full Article
SSE Commits to Delivering Next Generation of Power at Historic Tarbert Site
(SSE Thermal) SSE Thermal, part of the integrated energy group SSE plc, has taken a final investment decision to build Tarbert Next Generation Power Station – opening a new chapter in the site’s proud energy story. The 300MW plant in County Kerry
February 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Svitzer to Switch Its Operations to Biofuels in Danish Port
(Safety4Sea) Svitzer announced that the tugs operating in the Port of Esbjerg, Denmark, switched to biofuel on 1 February 2025. -- Svitzer tugs will be sailing on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and customers using Svitzer’s towing services in and out of the
February 10, 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
IMO PPR 12: Bunker Ships Set to Carry Higher Percentage of Biofuel Blends under New Rules
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Following the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) session, bunker ships certified as oil tankers are set to be permitted to carry biofuel blends containing up to 30% biofuel. -- As informed, the PPR
February 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Efen, Wilson Sons, Port of Açu, and Vast to Conduct First HVO Testing in Brazil’s Maritime Sector
(Wilson Sons) Companies obtained approval from the Brazilian Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to import green fuel to be tested on tugboats operating at the Port of Açu -- This month (January), Wilson Sons received approval from ANP
January 31, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest's 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Production Routes and Market Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation from NEXANT ECA’s Steve Slome examines four main pathways for producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF): Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ), Gasification and Fischer-Tropsch (G-FT), and Power-to-Liquid (PTL). Each method’s advantages, disadvantages, and potential
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Enilive Begins SAF Production at Its Plant in Gela (Sicily), Capable of Meeting One Third of Europe’s Demand
(Eni) Enilive announces the commissioning of its first plant to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Gela biorefinery, in Sicily. -- Production has started at the plant, which has a capacity of 400,000 tonnes per year, representing almost a third of the
January 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Dublin Bay Cruises Opts for HVO Bunker Fuel for Passenger Ship “St. Bridget”
(Manifold Times) Firm launched its eco-friendly initiative by moving from fossil fuels to HVO, becoming the first domestic passenger ship operator in Ireland to adopt this sustainable practice. -- Dublin Bay Cruises on Wednesday (22 January) announced the launch of its eco-friendly
January 25, 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
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
LR OneOcean Launches Risk Manager FuelEU
(Lloyd's Register) Risk Manager FuelEU helps users understand their compliance status and manage their FuelEU strategy. -- Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
National Governments Approve Definitive Duties on Biodiesel from China
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB) welcomes the approval of the definitive duties on biodiesel (HVO and FAME) from China by EU member states. In July of last year, the EBB already obtained provisional anti-dumping duties that are currently
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
Axens Tapped for 3 New Vegan® Licenses for SAF and Renewable Diesel Production
(Hydrocarbon Processing) Leading energy players Galp, a major Portuguese multinational energy corporation, LOKEN, a Malaysian energy player developing one of the first renewable complex in South-East Asia, as well as SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO Ventures), have selected Axens’ Vegan® offering.
January 09, 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
Murphy Seeks Views on Potential Role of Biofuels
(Northern Ireland Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum
December 31, 2024 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
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
Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
December 27, 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
Moeve Promotes the Decarbonisation of Ana Mena's End of Tour with the Supply of Renewable Diesel
(Periodico Energia) The energy company will supply renewable energy at its Los Ángeles service station in Getafe (Madrid) to the trucks that will transport the equipment -- Moeve will promote the decarbonisation of the last concert of the 'El gran Bellodrama' tour by
December 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Portugal's Galp Plans to Start Producing Biofuels in 2026
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Wood Secures Significant Contract with OMV Petrom for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Europe
(John Wood Group) John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood’ or ‘the Company’) has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Kilang Pertamina Internasional Expands Green Fuel Efforts with Used Cooking Oil Processing at Cilacap Refinery
(Kilang Pertamina Internasional) PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) is taking significant steps to produce more environmentally friendly fuel products, marked by its recent partnership to process used cooking oil (UCO). In early December, KPI President Director Taufik Aditiyawarman and Heru Fidiyanto,
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Murphy Seeks Views on Potential Role of Biofuels
(U.K. Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum Gas
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste Supplies Renewable Diesel to BMW for Initial Fueling of the Company’s Newly-Produced Vehicles in Germany
(Neste) -- BMW is sourcing Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for the initial fueling of new passenger cars produced at BMW plants in Germany. -- BMW also recently expanded its approval of the use of renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”)
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Chamberlain Transport Switches Palletforce Fleet to HVO
(Biofuels International) British haulage business Chamberlain Transport has switched its local Palletforce collections and delivery vehicles to now be fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy. The family-owned company is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more
December 12, 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
Porsche, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and Neste Studied Renewable Diesel under Real Life Conditions across 1.6 Million Kilometers
(Neste) Closing in on the year 2030, we are also closing in on the first major interim target when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and efforts to limit CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. Transportation must pay its share
December 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Joint Heating Commission Calls for Policy Support to Help Switch to Renewable Heating Fuels
(vzw Belgische Federatie der Brandstoffenhandelaars) With more than 20 million households in Europe relying on liquid fuels for heating, the associations forming the Joint Heating Commission, ECFD, Eurofuel, FuelsEurope and UPEI, are urging policymakers to support renewable liquid fuels to meet the EU’s
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Port of Riga Will Produce Renewable Fuel for the Baltic Market
(Freeport of Riga) The first Baltic-scale production of renewable fuels - HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) products - will be established in the Port of Riga in cooperation with investors from Ukraine. These innovative, high value-added products
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Stolt Tankers Forecasts 18% Emission Reduction as Inland Fleet Moves to Renewable Fuel
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian tanker operator Stolt Tankers has revealed that all ships in its inland tanker fleet will be bunkered with renewable fuel in December, delivering around an 18% reduction in carbon emissions. According to the operator, all ships
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank Advances in Biofuel and Circular Economy Sectors
by Jung Suk-yee (Business Korea) Company Pioneers Circular Naphtha from Pyrolysis Oil and Bio Naphtha from Waste Cooking Oil -- In a series of groundbreaking developments, HD Hyundai Oilbank has made significant strides in the biofuel and circular economy sectors, positioning itself as a
November 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Metsä Group’s Tissue Paper Transports in Scandinavia Switch to Renewable Fuels
(Metsä Group) Metsä Group’s tissue paper business is taking an important step towards more sustainable transports of its tissue products by arranging part of its outbound transports to customers in Scandinavia with fossil-free fuels. This shift is part of the company’s
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Crown Oil Partners with British Antarctic Survey to Supply HVO Onboard to RRS Sir David Attenborough
(Crown Oil) We are thrilled to have supplied 1 million litres of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel the world-famous RRS Sir David Attenborough, operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) on its voyage from Maderia and Montevideo. Using HVO is helping BAS, and its
November 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni and MSC Work Together to Achieve Decarbonization
(Eni) oday, Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President, Diego Aponte, signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing joint initiatives in the field of sustainability and energy transition. Eni, an integrated energy company committed to the energy transition towards carbon
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Stellantis Line-Up Fully Compatible with Green HVO Fuel
(Stellantis) Full compatibility: All Stellantis cars and light-duty commercial vehicles has been validated for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel use, also known as “green Diesel”; Eco-Friendly Fuel: HVO Diesel offers the same performance as traditional Diesel and is derived from renewable sources, such
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
A Major Turn: Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with More than 40 Projects Planned by Turn of Decade
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and Euglena Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Usage in Japan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
bp and MIGASA Agree to Supply Non-food Industrial Waste to Produce Biofuels at the Castellón Refinery
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Trucksters Will Use Cepsa Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil to Fuel Trucks Serving DHL
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Trucksters, a technology-based truck relay transport operator, has decided to partner with Cepsa and its network of service stations to supply its trucks with 100% hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). Specifically, Trucksters will use the biofuel in the freight transit
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Engine Technology Forum Calls on Legislators to Recognize Renewable Diesel
(HDT TruckingInfo/Engine Technology Forum) A Call for Effective and Inclusive Policies ... “Both CARB (California Air Resources Board) and the CEC (California Energy Commission) have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and inclusive policies and guidance that will
November 16, 2024 Read Full Article
State Aid Scheme to Support Advanced Biofuels Production in Romania
(Energy Industry Review) The European Commission approved on October 4, 2024, a state aid scheme worth EUR 500 million to support investments in the production of advanced biofuels in Romania. To support this investment measure, the Ministry of Energy will request funding
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
New Order for Alfa Laval to Unlock Potential of Biofuels in Aviation
(Alfa Laval) Driving the global energy transition towards biofuels, Alfa Laval has secured two contracts worth 350 million SEK to supply cutting-edge HVO pre-treatment technology to Europe’s largest biofuel facility. The facility, a joint venture between Cepsa Bioenergia San Roque S.L.
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
BP Launches Sale of Renewable Diesel in Spain
(BP/Biobased Diesel Daily) BP announced Oct. 23 that it has begun selling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, in Spain at select service stations. The fuel is initially available at four service stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra. These stations
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
LLA Invests in Low-Carbon Vehicle Transition
(London Luton Airport) London Luton Airport (LLA) has taken another key step towards its ambition to achieve Net Zero* for its airport emissions by 2040, following a multi-million-pound investment in a fleet of sustainable car park transfer buses and operational vehicles
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainability: WFS Introduces Biofuel to Reduce GSE Carbon Emissions by 80% at Paris CDG
(Worldwide Flight Services) Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, will achieve an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from its ground support equipment (GSE) at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by replacing conventional fuel with Biofuel. Starting this month,
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Europe Data Center Generator Landscape Report 2024-2029: $1.78 Billion Market To Witness Collaborations Between Major Operators And Energy Firms To Integrate Biofuels Into Their Backup Power Systems
(MENAFN/Globe Newswire) The "Europe Data Center Generator market Landscape 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe Data Center Generator Market was valued at USD 1.10 billion in 2023, and is expected to reach USD 1.78 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
COP29 to Be Powered by Solar Energy, Biofuel Generators and Hydroelectric Power Plants
(Azeri Times) The power supply for the Baku Olympic Stadium during the 29th session of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference (COP29) will be provided through a solar energy system, HVO biofuel generators, and a hydroelectric power plant READ
November 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Certa Offers New Lower Carbon Biofuel for Home Heating
(RTE) Fuel supplier Certa has become the first Irish operator to launch a new lower carbon blended biofuel for the home heating market as it continues its strategy of delivering cleaner energy solutions for domestic customers. Ireland's residential sector currently accounts for
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Avon Fire & Rescue Service in UK Trials Renewable Diesel to Cut Emissions
(Avon Fire & Rescue Service/Biobased Diesel Daily) Avon Fire & Rescue Service, serving Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire in the U.K., has recently completed a successful trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Epiroc Underground Drill Rigs, Mine Trucks and Loaders Compatible with HVO100
(Epiroc) Epiroc’s range of drill rigs, mine trucks, and loaders for underground applications are now verified to be compatible with HVO100. This alternative fuel reduces particulate tailpipe emissions and other harmful substances, including greenhouse gases. -- "By switching from fossil diesel to
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Brazilian Producer Be8 Set to Begin Manufacturing Newly Branded, Double-Distilled Biodiesel for Use as B100
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Brazilian biodiesel producer Be8, formerly known as BSBios, is planning to begin production of a newly branded biodiesel product in November called “BeVant.” BeVant is an advanced biodiesel with a high degree of purity that can
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
The Potential of Renewable Diesel
by Carrie Song (Neste/NGT News) ... There have been arguments suggesting that renewable liquid fuels are just the bridging solutions before all the vehicles and equipment transition to electric or hydrogen. However, recently a number of car giants have made changes
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
RNLI Lifeboat Embarks on HVO Voyage
(Biofuels International) A Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat has saved six tonnes of carbon emissions on its first voyage using Scania-endorsed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The lifeboat embarked on a 200 nautical mile journey from Fleetwood, Lancashire, to Salford Quays using
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Launches Nexa, the Commercial Brand of Its 100% Renewable Premium Diesel in Service Stations
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company continues its strong commitment to renewable fuels and establishes a brand name for its top-of-the-line diesel in the Spanish market. Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel has a unique formulation that optimizes performance and extends the engine life of diesel vehicles. It is produced from organic
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Sells Diesel with Renewable Content to Vale
(Petrobras) Fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions is being used by mining company in off-road truck and locomotive -- Petrobras and Vale announced an agreement to supply products focused on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonization agenda. The agreement includes the use of
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Uses Hybrid Barge to Supply NYK Line-Operated Vehicle Carrier with 2G Biofuel Bunkers
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Spanish energy company Cepsa has announced it has used its hybrid barge, Bahía Levante, to supply 1,030 tonnes of B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, in the Bay of Algeciras. In
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
TUI and Repsol Team Up to Launch First Biofuel Coach Trial
(TUI Group) For 55 guests, it was the end of a great holiday when the coach picked them up from their hotel to go to Alicante Airport. For TUI, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in its bid to
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Clariant Signs MOU with DS Dansuk on Tonsil™ RNF Production for HVO/SAF
(Clariant) • MOU signing ceremony held with customer DS Dansuk to mark the commissioning of production of the adsorbents at Clariant’s Pohang site in Korea New dedicated production line for Tonsil RNF series, a high-performing adsorbent crucial for HVO/SAF production from used
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
TNO Begins Yearlong Test of Biodiesel Blends in Dutch Inland-Shipping Sector
(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway Datacenter Dumps Diesel Diet, Goes Veggie with Biofuel Backup
by Dan Robinson (The Register) Operator Stack Infrastructure is committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions from its facilities -- Datacenter operator Stack Infrastructure has joined the ranks of companies switching to biofuel for its backup power source in a bid to offset
October 15, 2024 Read Full Article
What's Really in Your Tank? Ireland to Raise Concerns about Fraudulent Biofuel with EU Ministers
by Valerie Flynn (The Journal) The government will raise concern over palm oil waste-based biofuel, as its use here soars. -- As reported by The Journal last month, a 24% increase in biofuel use in Ireland last year was largely met with an additional
October 14, 2024 Read Full Article
What's Really in Your Tank? Ireland to Raise Concerns about Fraudulent Biofuel with EU Ministers
by Valerie Flynn (The Journal) The government will raise concern over palm oil waste-based biofuel, as its use here soars. -- As reported by The Journal last month, a 24% increase in biofuel use in Ireland last year was largely met with an additional
October 14, 2024 Read Full Article
VTTI and Connex Intend to Develop Renewable Feedstock Pretreatment Facility in Amsterdam
(VTTI) VTTI and Connex are joining forces to develop a renewable feedstock or 'Greenstock' Pretreatment Facility (GPF) at VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam (ETA). -- VTTI, an industry leader in energy infrastructure, and Connex, a renewable feedstocks trader, are joining forces to develop
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
EC Approves €500 Million Romanian State Aid Scheme to Support Investments in Biofuel Production Capacity
(European Commission) The Commission approves a EUR 500 million state aid scheme for Romania to support investments in biofuel production capacity to promote the transition to a "net zero" economy. -- The European Commission has approved a EUR 500 million (RON 2.5
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
HVO Biofuel Powers Farrell’s Mission for a Greener Fleet
(Farrell Furniture) Farrell is excited to announce a major step in its ongoing sustainability journey: the entire fleet of vehicles is now powered by HVO biofuel. This transition is a crucial part of the company’s mission to reduce carbon emissions and
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Aldi Introduces HVO-Powered Trucks to Its Fleet
Aldi is converting more than 30% of its fleet of owned HGVs to operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels. The move is taking place on more than 160 HGVs based at its Cardiff, Swindon and Neston distribution centres in the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Second Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text and Availability of Additional Documents and/or Information Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard Amendments Public Hearing --- November 8, 2024 ---
(California Air Resources Board) Public Hearing Date: November 8, 2024 Public Availability Date: October 1, 2024 Deadline for Public Comment: October 16, 2024 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff has determined that additional modifications are appropriate for the proposed
October 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Solstad Offshore Introducing Renewable Biodiesel
(Solstad) Solstad now offers certified renewable biodiesel to its clients to decarbonize existing offshore vessels in the transition period towards zero-emission technologies in the future. This initiative is part of Solstad’s strategy to decrease its environmental footprint. In a significant step towards
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Nippon Gases and Suttons Tankers Launch HVO Fuel Trial to Reduce Carbon Emissions
(Nippon Gases) As part pf their long-standing relationship, Suttons Tankers and Nippon Gases UKI, part of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation have embarked on a three-month Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) trial. This collaboration aims to reduce carbon emissions within Nippon Gases' logistics
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
ORLEN Launches Sales of HVO100
(Biofuels International) The ORLEN Group has initiated sales of its HVO100 fuel at two service stations in Germany. ... The introduction of this fuel to the Polish market will be possible once the ongoing legislative work on quality requirements is completed. HVO100
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Maritime Energy Transition: mtu Large Engines from Rolls-Royce Now Approved for HVO and IMO III
(Rolls-Royce) mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines are available with SCR systems for compliance with IMO III emission limits; Customized exhaust aftertreatment offers shock protection for military vessels; Ship operators can now run mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines on sustainable fuels; Up to
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Encyclis Completes HVO-Powered Energy-from-Waste Plant in “UK Industry First”
(Bioenergy Insight) Encyclis has announced the completion of a pilot programme to replace diesel in the energy-from-waste process with sustainable hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO). The achievement is the result of a 12-month research and development programme to find out whether diesel could
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
National Oceanography Centre Trialling Fossil-Free Marine Fuels
(UK National Oceanography Center) The UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is trialling the use of a fossil-free marine diesel to fuel the Royal Research Ships (RRS) James Cook and Discovery. Use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), made from used vegetable oils and fats and non-food crops,
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
DB Schenker Collaborates with Microsoft Cloud Logistics on Low Carbon Intercontinental Transportation and Sustainable Logistics
(DB Schenker) Comprehensive emissions reduction efforts for CO2e-savings across all transport modes and warehousing • Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Sustainable Marine Fuel in intercontinental shipping, renewable Diesel and electric trucks for Land Transport • Illinois SuperHub achieved LEED Platinum Certification by
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
FedEx Announces Switch from Diesel to HVO to Reduce Linehaul Emissions in UK
(FedEx) Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, announces its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites as of this month. More than 170 trucks – all tractor-trailer combinations – will now refuel with hydrotreated vegetable
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Forget Diesel. The World’s Largest Sportfishing Yacht Will Run on Vegetable Oil.
by Rachel Cormack (The Robb Report) Royal Huisman’s "Special One" will use a biofuel that produces 90 percent fewer carbon emissions than diesel. ... The world’s largest sportfishing yacht, which will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show (MYS) this week, will run on hydrotreated vegetable
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
HVO Biofuel to Be Used for Towing in British Columbia Port
(Biofuels Central) According to Ocean Group, this fuel, derived from renewable sources like vegetable oils and animal residues, reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to traditional fossil fuels. After successful tests in 2023 and gaining approval from Transport Canada, Ocean
September 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Offers Best Decarbonisation Bang for the Buck - ABS
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Biodiesel has the lowest cost per tonne of well-to-wake GHG emissions savings among alternative fuels today and across two of three future scenarios, according to an ABS report. -- Under a new ABS index, biodiesel showed up to 24 times
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste, the Investment Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Training: Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Technologies --- various dates --- various locations and ONLINE
(Lloyd's Register) Course summary: The IMO Decarbonisation program focusing on Zero Emissions as well as the European Green Deal have many options. Making a sustainable choice is dependent on many factors in novel technologies without the advantage of previous experience and /
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel for Thought: Biofuel Report
(Lloyd's Register) In this report in our Fuel for thought series, we evaluate Biofuel. We will explore the current status of biofuel as a clean fuel, including any safety considerations, drivers for adoption, production and supply chain, and technology readiness. We will
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
China’s EcoCeres Signs European SAF Storage Deal with Evos, While Holborn Selects Topsoe for German SAF
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) EcoCeres has partnered with Evos, a major liquids and chemical storage group, to increase supplies of sustainable aviation fuel in Europe. Hong Kong-based renewable fuels producer EcoCeres has just shipped from China 10 million litres of sustainable
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
PowerSecure Announces 100% Renewable Fuel Initiative for Durham Campus Microgrid
(PowerSecure) PowerSecure, a leading provider of innovative energy solutions and subsidiary of Southern Company, is proud to announce that its Durham campus microgrid will begin a 100% Renewable Fuel Initiative starting this month. This significant step aligns with the company's commitment to innovation
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Swedish Government Plans Stronger Emissions Reduction Targets in Boost for Biofuels
by Kelly Norways, Daniel Workman and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) Sweden to lift emissions reduction targets for diesel, gasoline in policy u-turn; Coalition aims to increase GHG reduction target from 6% to 10% based on 2010 levels; Watered-down targets set to cut
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
RiverRidge Grows Glass Waste Collection Service with Biofuel Vehicles
by Luke Martin (Packaging Gateway) Their introduction will enable RiverRidge to increase its service coverage across Northern Ireland. -- Northern Ireland-based waste management company RiverRidge has announced a significant investment in its glass waste collection services, introducing two new biofuel
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
F1 Partners with Aggreko to Deliver Low-Carbon Power Solutions at European Races from 2025
(Formula 1) As Formula 1 drives forward with its Net Zero by 2030 goal, it has today announced a multi-year partnership with Aggreko, a world-leading provider of temporary power solutions, to deliver innovative low-carbon energy generation systems at all European Grands
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Converting Tugs to Run on Biofuels
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Svitzer will retrofit 10 tugs to run on biofuels in the Netherlands and has ordered a battery methanol hybrid tug, while Herman Sr plans to trial algae-derived fuel -- Danish tug owner Svitzer is upgrading its fleet with
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Trends, Pathways and Feedstocks
(Topsoe/SAF Magazine) Topsoe's Production Line Director Milica Folic shares perspective on the current state-of-play in the SAF market, and what the future may hold in terms of technology and production pathways. -- ... For Hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), some final
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
The Contaminant Challenge: Boosting Efficiency and Flexibility with Pretreatment
by Matthew Clingerman (Sulzer Chemtech/SAF Magazine) ... The processes used to convert fats, oils and greases (FOG) into finished fuels are well established. However, opportunities exist to improve upon the process used to pretreat the incoming raw materials. The feedstocks from which
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Pertamina Patra Niaga Obtains ISCC Certification for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Pertamina Patra Niaga/Biobased Diesel Daily) PT Pertamina Patra Niaga announced Aug. 21 that it has obtained certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification System GmbH for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and the Renewable Energy Directive-EU. The
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Stolt Tankers Barge Moves to 100% Renewable Fuel
(Stolt-Nielsen) Stolt Tankers last week achieved another milestone in its sustainability journey when its barge, Stolt Main, bunkered 100% renewable fuel for the first time. The fuel, HVO100, is the purest form of hydrotreated vegetable oil. This synthetic renewable diesel, produced from
August 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Gains Market Momentum
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Neste is currently the world’s largest producer of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), or as it is known in North America, renewable diesel. The fuel is a drop-in replacement for fossil-derived diesel, so much so that a
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Producers for Markets; EU Imposes Severe Tariffs
by Pragya Singh (Middle East Headlines) Biofuel executives and analysts say that producers of Chinese biodiesel are looking for new Asian markets for their exports and are thinking about making more biofuels as their supply to the European Union, their biggest
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Van Oord Fallpipe Vessel Powered by Biofuel Cuts Emissions by 26%
by Nadja Skopljak (Offshore Energy) The Netherlands-headquartered Van Oord has taken a step seen as a milestone in its decarbonization efforts with the first delivery of biofuel for its 2011-built flexible fallpipe vessel. -- The biofuel delivered for the Stornes flexible fallpipe
August 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DB Cargo UK Delivers HVO-Powered Services for Drax
(Drax) DB Cargo UK has announced that all trains it operates for Drax Group in and out of the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby, will be powered by environmentally friendly Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) having switched entirely to the
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Poste Italiane Fleet Will Run on Enilive Biofuels
(Eni) Signing of an important collaboration agreement for the supply of biofuels for ground vehicles and aircraft; Aimed at accelerating the path towards energy transition and carbon neutrality goals -- Poste Italiane's ground and air fleet will run on biofuels supplied by
August 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Gunvor Joins VARO to Jointly Develop Large-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Manufacturing Facility
(Gunvor Group) - VARO’s project has made significant progress since announcement in September 2023. FEED has advanced and is expected to be complete, Q4 2024. - Gunvor will join VARO as an equal partner to jointly develop a large-scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) manufacturing facility.
August 02, 2024 Read Full Article
China's Zhuoyue Drops Despite New Biofuel Plans in Singapore and Saudi Arabia to Avert EU Tariffs
by Tang Shihua (Yicai Global) Shares of Zhuoyue New Energy continued falling despite the Chinese biodiesel producer's fresh investment plans in Singapore and Saudi Arabia to avoid paying new anti-dumping duties on exports to Europe. ... In addition to appealing against the preliminary ruling of
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Thought for the Week: If Italy Can Do It, Why Not Greyhound? And Other Bus Issues. Why Not 100% Renewable Fuel? Why Not Now?
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Did You Know? Buses can run on 100% renewable fuel. Just ask Itabus in Italy. Itabus travels with Enilive’s biofuel, 100% made from renewable raw materials They will be using 100% renewable diesel/HVO or hydrotreated
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
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