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FincoEnergies Launches FuelEU Pooling, Helping Shipowners Comply with FuelEU Maritime

(FincoEnergies) Today, we announce the launch of our FuelEU Pooling service, created for shipowners to enable FuelEU Maritime compliance in a cost-effective and operationally seamless way. FuelEU Maritime, effective from 1 January 2025, mandates the reduction of greenhouse gas intensity of energy

April 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Port of Rotterdam Takes Important Step in Making Shipping More Sustainable: Pilot Prepares Port for Safe Bunkering of Ammonia

(Port of Rottedam) Trammo, OCI and James Fisher Fendercare successfully conducted an ammonia bunkering pilot between two vessels at a terminal in the port of Rotterdam on 12 April, 2025. This marks an important step in preparing the port for vessels

April 17, 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

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

Elkem, NCL and MPCC Inaugurate Low-Emissions Container Vessel to Strengthen Strategic European Silicon Value Chains

(Elkem) NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), today (April 1, 2205) initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service between Western,

April 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Neste and European Automotive and Biofuels Industry Players Join Forces on a Tour d'Europe

(Neste) Tour d’Europe is an initiative demonstrating the availability and potential of renewable fuels to help drive decarbonization and contribute to climate neutrality today and for decades to come. The Tour d’Europe involves 20 different companies, associations and institutions from across

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

Can Hydrogen Deliver? Industry Leaders Weigh in on Costs, Policy, and Progress

(North American Clean Energy) Hydrogen has long been a staple of industrial processes, but its potential as a decarbonisation tool remains the subject of intense debate. While its role in refining, steel production, and heavy transport is increasingly recognised, fundamental challenges

March 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Develops Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual

(Manifold Times) Manual builds upon existing gas carrier procedures for loading, discharging, and ship-to-ship transfers, adapting these established protocols to suit bunkering operations. -- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund (ETF), recently developed an Ammonia Bunkering Operations Manual in

March 06, 2025 Read Full Article

Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Ethanol Exports

by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production.

March 04, 2025 Read Full Article

State Backs Green Aviation Fuel Plant as Industry Struggles to Cut Emissions

by Dominic Gates (Seattle Times) Washington state has awarded a new $1.5 million grant for a planned sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel production facility projected to open in 2029 at Wallula Gap on the Columbia River. That’s a very small portion

February 22, 2025 Read Full Article

Netherlands: Leaders of International Customs Fraud Ring Involving Biodiesel Imports Arrested

(European Public Prosecutor's Office) The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Rotterdam (Netherlands) has arrested two suspects for their role in a customs fraud scheme involving biodiesel imports, with an estimated damage of over €60 million. They allegedly imported biodiesel of

February 21, 2025 Read Full Article

TotalEnergies Joins Forces with Air Liquide to Decarbonize Its Refineries in Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen

(TotalEnergies) - 45,000 tons per year of green H2 produced by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm developed by TotalEnergies (50%). - 450,000 tons per year reduction of CO2 emissions from TotalEnergies’ Anvers and Zeeland refineries. - An electrolyzer jointly developed in the

February 20, 2025 Read Full Article

Inside Information: Neste Starts a Performance Improvement Program and Updates Its Financial Targets and Capital Allocation, Including Dividend for the Year 2024

(Neste) As a result of the company’s significantly changed market environment and weakened financial performance as well as a comprehensive full potential analysis started in October 2024, Neste has decided to start a performance improvement program. The goal is to secure

February 18, 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

SDGI Acquires 48% Stake in Oils-and-Fats Producer Marvesa

(SD Guthrie International/Biobased Diesel Daily) SD Guthrie International Ltd., formerly known as Sime Darby Oils International Ltd., announced Feb. 3 that it has acquired a 48 percent equity interest in Netherlands-based Marvesa Supply Chain Services B.V. The 54-million euro (USD$56 million) acquisition enhances SDGI’s

February 12, 2025 Read Full Article

EU Invests over €1.2 Billion in Cross-Border Infrastructure Contributing to Build our Energy Union and to Boost Competitiveness

(European Commission) The Commission will allocate almost €1.25 billion in grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to 41 cross-border energy infrastructure projects, which have obtained the status of Projects of Common Interest and Projects of Mutual Interest (PCIs and PMIs) in 2024 under the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) policy framework. This is

February 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Evonik and VoltH2 to Advance Hydrogen Production in the Netherlands

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) German specialty chemicals company Evonik has signed a term sheet with Dutch energy company VoltH2 to advance green hydrogen production at the Delfzijl chemical park in the Netherlands. -- Under the agreement, VoltH2 will construct a 50

February 03, 2025 Read Full Article

Fuel Switch Snapshot: Green Gas Maintains Price Edge

by Konica Bhatt (Engine) ... With EU-EU port compliance costs and estimated pooling benefits added, B100 is $11/mt cheaper than HSFO and $83/mt cheaper than VLSFO. However, the price gap has tightened considerably compared to the previous week, when B100 was $74/mt

January 25, 2025 Read Full Article

Burando Energies Delivers B30 Bio Bunker Fuel to Tug “MV Bylgia” in Rotterdam

(Manifold Times) Firm said it successfully delivered ISCC-certified B30 biofuel blend, derived from renewable feedstocks, to Heerema’s Anchor Handling Tug “MV Bylgia” at Port of Rotterdam. -- Burando Energies on Thursday (16 January) announced it successfully delivered ISCC-certified biofuel to Heerema’s Anchor

January 18, 2025 Read Full Article

Jet Aviation Adds Basel Headquarters to SAF Supply Locations

by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has expanded its continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe to include its Basel, Switzerland facility at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (LFSB). This builds on the General Dynamics subsidiary’s experience as the first to bring

January 17, 2025 Read Full Article

Vissers Energy Group gets €5 Million Subsidy for Hydrogen Development

(Mobility Plaza) The company and its consortium partners will use the grant to establish H2 refueling stations across Venlo and purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles for logistics partners. Vissers Energy Group and its consortium partners have been awarded the Hydrogen in Mobility (SWIM) subsidy,

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

STX Group Expands Its Biofuels Business With Strategic Acquisition of Marine Olie

(STX Group) STX Group, a leading environmental commodities and climate solutions firm, today announces the acquisition of Marine Olie, a leading trader of waste-based advanced feedstocks. This strategic acquisition strengthens STX Group’s position in the biofuels value chain and supports the

January 10, 2025 Read Full Article

eChemicles Announces Strategic Collaboration with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies on Scaling-up CO2 Electrolyser Stacks

(eChemicles Zrt/EIN News Wires) eChemicles, pioneering in CO2 electrolysis, announces strategic partnership with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies to scale its novel CO2 utilization technology. eChemicles, pioneering in CO2 electrolysis, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Bosch Thin Metal Technologies to

January 07, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents Avantium’s progress in developing and commercializing a new, fully plant-based plastic called PEF. The presentation deck highlights the key advantages of PEF over traditional fossil-based plastics, including its enhanced stiffness, longer shelf

January 03, 2025 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gidara Energy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for Langerak-Gidara Energy, a company advocating for the use of High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) gasification technology to create sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights the global urgency to achieve

January 02, 2025 Read Full Article

Envirotainer Partners with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Envirotainer) A significant step in reducing supply chain emissions through collaboration -- Envirotainer, the specialist in temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, has partnered with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) to support the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF, a cleaner alternative

January 01, 2025 Read Full Article

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

More than USD 100 Million Investment Planned for Green Hydrogen Production in Villa Hayes

(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa

December 30, 2024 Read Full Article

Elyse Energy Secures 120 Million Euros to Accelerate eSAF, eMethanol Project Development

(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects

December 30, 2024 Read Full Article

NYK and Yusen Logistics to Introduce Platform to Manage GHG-Emission Reductions

(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on

December 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with

December 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Commission Approves €3 billion German-Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support the Production of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin

(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold

December 20, 2024 Read Full Article

Mabanaft and Hapag-Lloyd Strike B30 Biofuel Supply Deal

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to

December 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Biofuel Struggles to Gain Traction in the Americas

by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.

December 12, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to ResourceWise and the Growing Demand for SAF

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and

December 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Analysis Of Malaysia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ambitions And Global Implications

(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency

December 09, 2024 Read Full Article

ADB, SAFCO Venture Holdings Sign $86.2 Million Deal to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Pakistan

(Asian Development Bank) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed a landmark $86.2 million financial package to finance the construction and operation of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility in Sheikhupura, Pakistan, the first private

December 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Small Volumes of Renewable Diesel Are Now Consumed on the U.S. East Coast

by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced

December 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Airlines Not Switching Quickly Enough to Green Jet Fuel, Study Says

by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Most of the world's airlines are not doing enough to switch to sustainable jet fuel, according to a study by Brussels-based advocacy group Transport and Environment, which also found too little investment by oil producers in the transition. The airline

December 03, 2024 Read Full Article

UECC and Titan Agree Landmark Biomethane Deal

(UECC and Titan) UECC vessels to sail on biomethane supplied by Titan for rest of 2024 and most of 2025, representing largest ongoing LBM commitment in shipping -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) have signed a new

December 02, 2024 Read Full Article

Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor Conducts end-to-end Sustainability Certification Pilot for Liquefied Bio-methane Bunkering

(Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor) The Rotterdam-Singapore Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC) partners have conducted a successful pilot for the bunkering of mass-balanced liquefied bio-methane (LBM) at the Port of Rotterdam (PoR) on 19 October 2024. A total

November 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Auramarine Secures Order for Two Hybrid Diesel and Biofuel Supply Systems for Meriaura

(Auramarine) Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, power and process industries, has announced that it will deliver two shipsets of Diesel Fuel Oil (DFO) and Liquid Biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Meriaura, a leading Finnish shipping company. The

November 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Uruguayan Company to Sell Biofuel to The Netherlands

(Merco Press) Uruguay is to ship to The Netherlands 300 tons of biofuels from ALUR's corn oil distillery in the Capurro neighborhood of Montevideo. These are the first biodiesel productions from distillery corn oils, it was also reported this week. The product

November 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Bunker Fuel Hubs Report Problems with Cashew Nut-Based Biofuel Blends

by Jamey Bergman (Riviera) A Singapore-based fuel testing group has recommended that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends -- ’Several’ ships in the fuel bunkering hubs of Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems after apparently bunkering fuel blended with Cashew

November 25, 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

China to Launch First Marine Biofuel Export Quotas in 2025 to Support Biodiesel Industry

by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government

November 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Germany Pauses Biofuel Ticket Rollovers to Address Oversupply

by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Over-compliance with CO2 reductions of 24% in 2022 alone; Industry lobby groups identify certification of imports as problem; Producers across Europe have been struggling -- Germany has put a halt to greenhouse gas emissions ticket rollovers in 2025 and

November 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Interview: Star Bulk Will Use Biofuels to Comply with FuelEU Maritime Rules

by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments -- Star Bulk -- one of the largest

November 18, 2024 Read Full Article

SAS Joins Green Hydrogen Partnership in Northwest Europe

(SAS) SAS joins a collaboration between Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, in the presence of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Policy

November 18, 2024 Read Full Article

EU Invests EUR 4.8B of ETS Revenues in 85 Projects

(Bioenergy International) The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive EUR 4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, helping to put cutting-edge clean technologies into action across Europe. The 2023 call for proposals of the Innovation Fund attracted

November 16, 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

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

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

GoodFuels Delivers B30 Biofuel Blend to Norwegian Cruise Line Ship in the Netherlands

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian Cruise Line has taken the next step in its decarbonization journey with the adoption of biofuel, which is estimated to enable up to 80-90% reduction in lifecycle CO2 emissions without engine modifications. Norwegian Cruise Line’s ship

November 07, 2024 Read Full Article

Fuella Reveals Second Green Ammonia Project in Brazil

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Norwegian green hydrogen and ammonia company Fuella has signed an agreement with the Port of Pecém to develop a large-scale green ammonia project in Pecém, in the State of Ceará, in Brazil. -- Under the agreement signed

November 07, 2024 Read Full Article

GoodFuels Exits Singapore Biofuel Delivery Market

by Ariane Morrissey (Bunkerspot) Biofuel supplier GoodFuels has ended all biofuel deliveries in Singapore with immediate effect, nearly three years after launching its office in the world’s largest bunkering hub. In a written statement sent to Bunkerspot today (6 November), the company has confirmed

November 06, 2024 Read Full Article

Avantium, Carbios, Cellana: Three Underdogs Take Great Leaps Forward

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Some say that companies like Avantium, Cellana and Carbios can be safely ignored, the hill is too tough to climb, the technology too ambitious, the markets served too uncaring, the development and deployment costs too high, the returns too minuscule to

November 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Neste's Singapore Diesel Line Shuts over Equipment Failure, Raising Global Supply Disruption Concerns

by Samyak Pandey and Kelly Norways (S&P Global) Neste's renewable diesel line in Singapore offline due to technical issues; US deliveries may be affected during final blender tax credit quarter; Renewables company addressing issue amid declining sales forecasts -- A production line

October 28, 2024 Read Full Article

Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen

by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, and Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy

October 27, 2024 Read Full Article

The Week in Bunkers: Singapore Replaces Rotterdam as Top Biodiesel Hub

by Enes Tunagur (Lloyd's List) Competitive prices and regulatory certainty in Singapore helped it dethrone Rotterdam as the top biofuel bunkering hub -- Singapore replaced Rotterdam as top biodiesel bunker hub despite Dutch subsidies, as regulatory certainty and falling prices boosted demand in

October 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Power2X and Advario to Develop World-Scale e-SAF Hub in the Port of Rotterdam

(Port of Rotterdam) In partnership, Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. -- The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce

October 21, 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

New Brand Name for Slurry and Digestate Treatment from WELTEC BIOPOWER: “Kumac” Becomes ”WELTEC BLUE WATER”

(WELTEC BIOPOWER) “WELTEC BLUE WATER” now replaces Kumac. With this new name, WELTEC BIOPOWER is responding to international market requirements for its tried and tested slurry and digestate treatment systems. In recent years, 17 plants have already been put into operation

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

King of the Netherlands Inaugurates Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Funded by LIFE

(European Commission) The LIFE project NEW HYTS aims to revolutionise heavy transport through the deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles. -- His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially inaugurated a new electrolyser for green hydrogen production near Utrecht on 4 October. Developed by

October 11, 2024 Read Full Article

FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand

by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the

October 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Commission Strengthens Support for EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation and Proposes Extra 12 Months of Phasing-in Time, Responding to Calls by Global Partners

(European Commission) The Commission is today (October 1, 2024) publishing additional guidance documents and a stronger international cooperation framework to support global stakeholders, Member States and third countries in their preparations for the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation. Given feedback received from international partners about their

October 10, 2024 Read Full Article

European Airlines Outpace US Carriers on Cleaner Jet Fuel

by Ben Elgin (BNN Bloomberg) In the quest to shrink the outsized climate impact of air travel, airlines across the globe have vowed to consume vast quantities of greener jet fuel. But most airlines are lagging far behind their pledges, according

October 04, 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

Dutch Advertising Standards Reprimands MSC Cruises for Environmental Claims

(Maritime Executive) Environmental groups are continuing their efforts to limit the claims of the shipping industry and specifically cruise ships for what they believe are aggressive statements about the impact and progress of the ships in the efforts to decarbonize. The

October 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Air France-KLM Ramps up Its SAF Offtake Agreement with TotalEnergies, which Will Supply up to 1.5 Million Tons of More Sustainable Aviation Fuel over a 10-Year Period

(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed an agreement for TotalEnergies to supply up to 1.5 million tons of more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group airlines over a 10-year period, until 2035. This agreement marks one the largest SAF

October 02, 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

NORDEN Enters into Biofuel Arrangement with BHP

(NORDEN) NORDEN and leading global resources company BHP have entered into a lower CO2 emission biofuel arrangement for approximately 1,000 tonnes of 100% biofuel (B100) to be used on a voyage from Hay Point, Australia to Rotterdam, Netherlands on the Capesize

September 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Queen Máxima Opens Innovative Bio-LNG Plant in Wilp

(Atterno) On Thursday September,11th, 2024, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened Attero and Nordsol's bio-LNG plant in Wilp. The plant produces sustainable bio-LNG from biogas from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF). This brings the sustainability of maritime

September 22, 2024 Read Full Article

AIDA Cruises Pressing on with Biofuel Trials on a Quest to Find Fuel Mix of Future

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) German cruise line AIDA Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation, has refueled its Hyperion-class cruise ship AIDAprima with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance in regular

September 16, 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

FuelEU Explainer: Is the Industry Ready for 2025?

(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) It’s the final (FuelEU) ‘Countdown’ -- This newsletter concludes the series by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on how companies can embrace the opportunity created by FuelEU Maritime to decarbonize. ... Explore

August 29, 2024 Read Full Article

HoSt Bio-Energy Systems and Bright Renewables Will Supply Biogas and RNG Technology for Global NRG Renewables' Distillery Waste-to-RNG Project in Kentucky

(HoSt Bio-Energy Systems/PR Newswire) HoSt Bio-Energy Systems North America and Bright Renewables North America have been selected to provide Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) technologies for Global NRG Renewables' distillery waste-to-RNG project in Louisville, Kentucky. The project will convert 105 million gallons per

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

LR Assigns First Class Notation for Onboard Carbon Capture to EPS Tanker

by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) has assigned its first class notation for carbon capture onboard a ship to Eastern Pacific Shipping-owned tanker Pacific Cobalt. The 50,000 dwt mid-range chemical carrier retrofit features a prefabricated onboard carbon

August 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Growing SAF Production and Accessibility to Help Cut Aviation Emissions

by Alexander Kueper (Neste Renewable Aviation Business/SAF Magazine) ... The key to increasing SAF production is investing in renewable products production capacity, but with a market in its early stages of development, it also requires vision and commitment to make the

August 28, 2024 Read Full Article

Raízen and Vertoro Join Forces to Enhance Lignin’s Value in Advanced Biofuels and Chemical Sectors

(Raízen) Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions -- Raízen, an integrated energy company with a broad portfolio of renewables, and Vertoro, a Dutch biotechnology accelerator, today announced the signing

August 27, 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

OCI Global and TankMatch Complete Green Methanol Bunkering Op in Rotterdam

(Manifold Times) Both bunkered X-Press Feeders containership “Eco Maestro” with green methanol, supplied by OCI Fuels, using barge “MTS Experience” on 28 July. -- TankMatch on Monday (5 August) said it accomplished a successful green methanol bunker operation with OCI Global in

August 08, 2024 Read Full Article

Neste and OK Slurink Provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel to Scylla’s 40 River Cruise Ships in the Netherlands

(Neste) In a partnership aimed at advancing sustainability in river cruises, Neste and OK Slurink, subsidiary of Catom B.V. and a specialist in bunkering services, have joined forces with Scylla, a provider of river cruises, to supply Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the

August 05, 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

Commission Approves €998 Million Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support Renewable Hydrogen Production

(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €998 million Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure aims to contribute to the development of renewable hydrogen in line with the objectives of

August 02, 2024 Read Full Article

Uniper Expands Green Portfolio to Include BioLNG

(Uniper) The company produces its first BioLNG at the Gate terminal in Rotterdam; The decision marks another step in developing a fully integrated biomethane-BioLNG supply chain within Uniper -- Uniper is taking its decarbonization efforts one step further. At the Gate terminal in

July 31, 2024 Read Full Article

Airlines Urge Governments to Save Floundering Green Jet Fuel Industry

by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) A UK initiative to promote green jet fuel will need to be taken up around the world - and built on - if the technology is to have any chance of delivering its promise of radically cleaner

July 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Will Airlines Meet Their 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Goal?

by Helen Massy-Beresford and Graham Warwick (Aviation Week) ... SAF can cost 3-5 times as much as standard kerosene and accounts for around 0.5% of global fuel usage. In Europe, ReFuelEU mandates are set to come into force Jan. 1, 2025, but

July 25, 2024 Read Full Article

New Standard Helps the Marine Industry Become Green

(NEN) Publication of NEN 7427-1 for FAME as a blend component for residual marine fuels -- Although biofuels have been used as blend components in the shipping industry for quite some time, there was no specific specification for this industry. The publication

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Net-Zero Emissions Chemical Industry in a World of Limited Resources

by Paolo Gabrielli, Lorenzo Rosa, Matteo Gazzani, Raoul Meys, André Bardow, Marco Mazzotti and Giovanni Sansavini (Cell Magazine/One Earth) The chemical industry is responsible for about 5% of global CO2 emissions and is key to achieving net-zero targets. Decarbonizing this industry, nevertheless, faces particular challenges given the widespread

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Green Hydrogen

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including

July 16, 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

EU Action Proves Urgent as Biofuel Producers Furlough Workers

(European Biodiesel Board) While biodiesel from China continues to flood into the European markets, policy makers in the European Commission deliberate their response. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which brought a trade case before the institutions, remains confident anti-dumping measures will

July 11, 2024 Read Full Article

X-Press Feeders Starts Europe’s First Feeder Network Powered by Green Methanol, Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Shipping

(X-Press Feeders) New Green Network Starts with Rotterdam and Antwerp Bruges to Finland and the Baltics -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has started Europe’s first scheduled feeder network in which the vessels are powered by green methanol, a

July 11, 2024 Read Full Article

BP to Invest $48.54 Million in China Biofuels Producer as Market Anticipates SAF Mandates Soon

Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) BP to buy 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy; Parent Jiaao Enprotech has 100,000 mt/year SAF capacity -- BP will invest Yuan 353 million ($48.54 million) to acquire a 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy,

July 11, 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

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

Sweco Supports VoltH2 in Design and Development of New Green Hydrogen Plant in the Netherlands

(Sweco) The European energy company VoltH2 has selected Sweco as its partner for the design and development of a new hydrogen plant in Delfzijl in the Netherlands. The production facility has received the necessary permits and is currently in the

June 28, 2024 Read Full Article

OGCI partners with GCMD to Advance Solutions to Decarbonize Shipping

(Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) Two-year partnership will focus on energy efficiency, future fuels and unlocking the carbon value chain -- The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) today (June 25, 2024) announced a

June 26, 2024 Read Full Article

BP Plans Foray into 2G Ethanol, Sustainable Jet Fuel with Brazil Base

by Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) BP Plc (BP.L) will evaluate expanding and diversifying its biofuel operation in Brazil, looking at new products such as second-generation ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel after buying out Bunge (BG.N) from their joint venture BP Bunge Bioenergia. The company said

June 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Neste Supplying Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Emirates for Flights from Singapore Changi Airport

(Neste) Neste has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport. With this, Emirates becomes the first international visiting carrier using SAF supplied at the airport from Neste’s Singapore refinery. To meet Emirates’ needs, over

June 19, 2024 Read Full Article

GREEN MARINE Fuels Trading Forges Strategic Collaboration with Royal Vopak Terminals for Green Methanol Port Storage Facilities in Shanghai and Tianjin

(GREEN MARINE) The rapid advancement of the energy transition in shipping underscores the critical importance of methanol as a marine fuel. Essential to the smooth adoption is the necessary supply chain infrastructure. GREEN MARINE FUELS TRADING is thrilled to unveil a strategic

June 13, 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

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to UPM Biofuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The BioFore company, the Finnish Forest Giant, the hydrocarbons from the woods folk, by any name this forest products company has made a splash with its hydrocarbons from wood technologies and a successful leap to commercial

June 05, 2024 Read Full Article

BioBTX Lands €80M+ for Commercial-Scale Renewable Aromatics Plant

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes exciting news: BioBTX, a pioneering developer of renewable aromatics technology, has secured over €80 million to launch its first commercial-scale plant. This investment will fund the world’s first renewable chemicals plant utilizing

June 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Denmark's Norden Bunkers B100 Biodiesel in Singapore

by Anna Prokhorova (Argus Media) Danish shipping firm Norden said it completed a B100 marine biodiesel bunkering operation in Singapore last week. According to the company, it is "the first ever 100pc biofuel (B100) bunkering in Singapore". Norden said it was commissioned by

June 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Commission Approves up to €1.4 Billion of State Aid by Seven Member States for the Fourth Important Project of Common European Interest in the Hydrogen Value Chain

(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a fourth Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support research, innovation and the first industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain. The project contributes to the EU's

June 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Fokker Next Gen Partners with airBaltic on New Liquid Hydrogen Powered Commercial Aircraft

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Latvian national airline airBaltic has partnered with Netherlands-based Fokker Next Gen to help develop a new liquid hydrogen powered commercial aircraft, to be manufactured at sites in both countries. The companies have signed a MoU through which

May 31, 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

MTU to Lead €9 Million CBE JU Farm-Based Grass Biorefinery Demonstration Initiative

by Daniela Castillo Monagas (World Bio Market Insights) Munster Technological University will lead a new first-of-its-kind decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The €8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will advance the development of farm-centred bioeconomy approaches through

May 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Arnhem to Host First e-Methanol System in Benelux

by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In the Netherlands, a consortium with Bright Renewables and HyGear, both part of the HoSt Group, and the University of Twente are set to construct Benelux's first electro-methanol (e-methanol) system. The joint project, "Towards Acceleration and Demonstration of

May 20, 2024 Read Full Article

Collaboration between Port of Rotterdam Authority and Rotterdam The Hague Airport for More Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Port of Rotterdam) On the first day of the World Hydrogen Summit in Ahoy Rotterdam, Rotterdam The Hague Airport and the Port of Rotterdam Authority signed a letter of intent for the further development of supply chains for sustainable fuels, such

May 20, 2024 Read Full Article

New Dutch Government to Cut Funds for Green H2

(Energy Market Price) The Netherlands' new government could reduce the budget of the country's climate fund by €1.2bn, primarily through cuts to renewable hydrogen support measures. -- Four parties announced an agreement to form a coalition government on 16 May and outlined

May 17, 2024 Read Full Article

NORDSOL and Prodeval Announce Groundbreaking Bio-LNG Production Facility in Portugal

(Prodeval) NORDSOL, a pioneer and leader in bio-LNG technology, together with Prodeval, a leader in biogas treatment and upgrading solutions, are excited to announce their collaboration to construct a state-of-the-art bio-LNG production plant in the southern region of Portugal. The new plant will

May 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Maris Fiducia Team up with HAV Hydrogen, Norwegian Hydrogen and Ankerbeer for Zero Emission Bulk Shipping

(HAV Hydrogen) Maris Fiducia Norway has entered into cooperation agreements with maritime technology company HAV Hydrogen and the hydrogen producer and distributor Norwegian Hydrogen with the objective of developing, building and operating hydrogen-powered dry-bulk vessels in Europe. The vessels are designed by

May 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Antwerp-Bruges and Namport to Invest in Hydrogen and Ammonia Export Hub

(World Cargo News) Port of Antwerp-Bruges partners with Namport to develop a EUR 250M hydrogen export hub in Walvis Bay, leveraging Namibia’s solar energy advantage. -- The Port of Antwerp-Bruges collaborates with Namport, a state-owned Namibian port operator, to establish a hydrogen

May 10, 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

Gloucestershire Restoration Company Coverts to Biodiesel

by Nicky Godding (The Business Magazine) Conservation and restoration pioneers Stonehealth, based at Draycott Business Park at Dursley has converted its iconic machinery to be able to run on biodiesel. All future machines sold by the Gloucestershire company will be able to run

May 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Suspicions of Fake China Cooking Oil Alarm US Biofuel Industry

by Kim Chipman, Tarso Veloso, and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) ... One of the biggest concerns is that China shippers are adding UCO to fresh palm oil. Palm, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil, is a bane to environmentalists and many countries

May 08, 2024 Read Full Article

Holland America's Rotterdam Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test

by Anne Kalosh (Seatrade Cruise News) Holland America Line's Rotterdam began a long-term biofuel test using 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing in the Norwegian Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam April 27 and will

May 02, 2024 Read Full Article

GIDARA Energy Collaborates with Aker Solutions in Equinor's Waste-to-SAF Study

(GIDARA) We are pleased to announce that GIDARA Energy's HTW® (High Temperature Winkler) technology for Gasification of solid waste to syngas has been selected by Aker Solutions (AKSO), as one of several suppliers, to contribute to a feasibility study for the Equinor Mongstad Industrial Transformation (MIT) project. The

May 02, 2024 Read Full Article

Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade

(CSL Group/Globe Newswire) Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great

April 30, 2024 Read Full Article

European Airlines Call on Policymakers to Help “Supercharge” Domestic SAF Production

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Carriers meeting at the annual Airlines for Europe (A4E) Summit in Brussels called on policymakers to “supercharge” the production of sustainable aviation fuels across Europe through the introduction of competitive tax credits and the funding and

April 29, 2024 Read Full Article

SkyNRG, AEG Fuels Delivers Sustainable Aviation Biofuels for Bombardier Business Aircraft Demo Fleet

(Bombardier) First delivery of biofuels completed by AEG Fuels; Flights demonstrate companies’ shared commitment to sustainability -- SkyNRG and AEG Fuels completed the delivery of sustainable aviation biofuels for the Bombardier Business Aircraft demonstration fleet flying from KLM Jet Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands

April 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Shell Introduces 100% Renewable Diesel at Filling Stations in Germany

(Shell/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell in Germany announced April 5 that it is expanding its offering for business customers in the mobility sector with its new Shell Renewable Diesel. Through the use of waste and residual materials such as used cooking oil, the

April 26, 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

Cepsa and Evos Join up for Green Methanol Storage in Spain and the Netherlands

(Cepsa) o Under the partnership, green methanol to be produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam. The agreement also provides for the storage of green ammonia at Evos’ facilities in Algeciras The partnership

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

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

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

Full Throttle: The Aviation Industry Has Been Working on Bio-Aviation Fuels Since the Late 2000s.

by Dhanisha Juleemun, Lucky Nurafiatin, Daria Kochetkova, and Jorge Sierra (SGS INSPIRE/Biofuels International) The first flight using bio-aviation fuel took off in 2008 - it was flown by Virgin Atlantic from London to Amsterdam. Since then, many more airlines have carried out

April 12, 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

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

Biodiesel Producing Plant in Newarthill Set to Close with over 70 Jobs at Risk

by Michael Pringle (Daily Record) Argent Energy has already entered into a period of consultation with staff -- A plant producing biodiesel in Newarthill is set to close its doors with the loss of over 70 jobs. Argent Energy has already entered into

April 04, 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

Neste Supplying Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Emirates for Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

(Neste) Neste has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, expanding the partnership the two companies announced in October last year. Over 6,000 tons (2 million gallons) of blended SAF will be supplied into the fueling

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

Sasol and Topsoe Launch Zaffra: A New Venture to Help Decarbonise Aviation.

(Sasol) Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the successful launch of their joint venture, Zaffra. With its headquarters based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Zaffra is set to become a key player

March 18, 2024 Read Full Article

InfraVia Announces Incorporation of Heygaz Biomethane

(Bioenergy Insight) ... Athanasios Zoulovits, partner at InfraVia, stated: “Circular economy is one of our strong convictions sectors at InfraVia. Heygaz is well set up to play a leadership role in the European biomethane sector, with strong growth prospects driven by

March 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Services Contracts Win for Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1 (HH1) Project

(Worley) We’ve been awarded services contracts by Shell supporting the delivery of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen project located in the Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. -- The contracts continue the close collaboration between Shell and Worley since late 2020, when we provided early engineering

March 12, 2024 Read Full Article

US Imports 2nd-Highest Volume of Biobased Diesel in History Last Year, Exports Hit 15-Year High

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daiy) The U.S. imported more than 863 million gallons of biobased diesel in 2023, the second-highest volume of combined biodiesel and renewable diesel imports on record, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration compiled

March 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Bears, Cars and Angry Farmers Fuel Green Backlash

by Karl Mathiesen, Nicolas Camut, Zia Weise, Charlie Cooper and Louise Guillot (Politico) A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe. -- And Green parties are taking the hit — polling shows they will face deep electoral pain when EU citizens

March 09, 2024 Read Full Article

CEO: Gamalux on Track to Hit 100,000 Tonnes Mark for Sustainable Aviation Fuel by Year-End

(Borneo Post Online/Bernama) KUALA LUMPUR (March 6): Gamalux Group, a leading player in the downstream oil palm industry with facilities in both East & West Malaysia, has targeted to hit the 100,000 tonnes per annum mark for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)