by David Laviska (ACS Network Chemiistry Community Online/ACS Green Chemistry Institute) It’s awards season at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (GCI) and we’re delighted that unprecedented numbers of students from undergraduates
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aviation has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Aviation accounts for 2-3 % of global carbon emissions – growing to >20% by 2050 if
(World Bio Market Insights) With big oil moving into biofuels, Shell is one to watch. — … From another angle, biofuels are an already-lucrative global commodity attracting attention from some of
by Michael Tyrrell (Aerospace Manufacturing) Air France-KLM has announced that Moresand has become the second company in the UK to join the Air France-KLM Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme. The airline
(Neste) From January 2023 onwards, all diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be using Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ (also known as “HVO100” thanks
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/US Grains Council) In December, the International Energy Agency – the leading intergovernmental organization that provides policy recommendations, analysis and data on the global energy sector – released its
(Biofuels Central) VARO Energy to develop the largest biogas manufacturing facility in Northern Europe, boosting Europe’s security of supply and accelerating the energy transition. VARO Energy Group (“VARO“) announces the acquisition
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Eagle Bulk Shipping has announced the completion of a sustainable biofuel voyage with its partners Eramet and Eramet Norway. The voyage involved the company’s 2016-built Ultramax Stamford Eagle and
(Airbus) Airbus takes the next step in decarbonising its operations — In line with its ambition to reduce its carbon emissions, Airbus is introducing renewable fuel on one of the
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and
(Bioenergy International) … In parallel, Uniper will conduct technical studies that should enable Uniper to import around 2.6 million tonnes of green ammonia per year. This capacity plus the 1 GW
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating in the U.S., as of September. The following includes updates
(Nature Energy) In the coming years, around DKK 7 billion will be invested in building up to ten biomethane plants in Quebec together with Énergir, Quebec’s leading gas supply company. This
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane for the December 22 episode of ABLC CONNECT, and focused on the Drivers, Margins, Project List.
(Biofuels Central/Bertschi Group) … In addition to this, all the on-site terminal machines at Bertschi Terneuzen are fueled by the renewable diesel alternative Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) or Biodiesel. Bertschi’s switch
(Bright/AltFuels) City buses in Estonia’s capital city are running on bio-CNG fueled by Bright’s biogas upgrading technology and commissioned by energy company Bioforce OU. The biomethane production facility in Aravete has
(Rhenus Group/Alt Fuels) The Rhenus Group and Shell will be sharing ideas more closely in future in order to forge ahead with decarbonizing goods traffic on the roads. Both companies are
(Neste) Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), the only international cargo airline based in Japan, has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this
(European Biogas Association) Biomethane as a transport fuel provides a sustainable and readily available alternative for conventional transport fuels. A recent paper shows that by 2050 liquified biomethane (bio-LNG) can reduce GHG
(Argent Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Argent Energy, a leading European manufacturer of biodiesel in the U.K. and the Netherlands, has begun groundworks for construction of a glycerin refinery in the Port of
by Jordan Wolman (Politico) … At Alterra Energy, trucks drop off shredded plastic from recycling centers across the Midwest. That plastic is heated to temperatures between 800 and 1,100 degrees
(GoodFuels) AIDAprima becomes first large passenger ship to use GoodFuels’ sustainable marine biofuel, unlocking emissions reductions on seven-day cruise between Germany, France, Belgium and the UK. — GoodFuels, the leading biofuels
(Schiphol) Soon, all ground handling vehicles on the apron at Schiphol will refuel using renewable fuel HVO100. Using this fuel means a 98% reduction in CO2 emissions. The renewable diesel will be
(GoodShipping) Companies that import or export their freight by vessel generally have little influence on the container shipping company’s fuel choice. GoodShipping aims to change this with the ‘insetting’ concept. The
(Energy Industry Review) TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the delivery of more than one million cubic metres/800,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by TotalEnergies to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Netherlands comes news that Synova, SABIC Global Technologies and Technip Energies have signed a Joint Development and Cooperation Agreement on November 23, 2022 to collaborate on
(Ryanair) Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline and global energy group, Shell, today (Thurs 1 Dec.) signed a Memo of Understanding (MOU) to advance the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at over
(Airbus) A group of aerospace technology companies have announced the formation of a collaborative consortium to develop hybrid-electric and water-enhanced turbofan technology for future aircraft propulsion systems, supported by the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrives from Europe that Shell plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Nature Energy for nearly USD $2 billion (€ 1.9 billion) from Davidson Kempner
(FedEx/Biobased Diesel Daily) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun using renewable diesel to fuel a portion of its company-owned trucks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids technology enables customers to turn biomass residues into a renewable fuel: fast pyrolysis bio-oil (FPBO). FPBO can be used to replace crude oil,
(Manifold Times) Argus Media on Wednesday (9 November) released a whitepaper on marine biodiesel where its marine fuels team explain how competitive this sustainable ‘drop in’ fuel is and introduce new
(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Following the delivery of testing samples this summer, Global Bioenergies and Shell agree to collaborate on the development and testing of low carbon road fuels. The first phase of this
(Renewable Energy Magazine/Spanish Technology and Innovation Platform “Biomass for the Bioeconomy” – BIOPLAT) CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) is a Research and Innovation Action funded by the European
(Vision Energy/Globe Newswire) Vision Energy Corporation (OTCQB:VIHDD) (“Vision Energy” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Linde Engineering to accelerate engineering efforts for the Company’s
(Shell) Titled BRAVE (Brazilian Agave Development), the program was launched last Monday (7/11) during a ceremony at Unicamp’s Genomics and Bioenergy Laboratory, in Campinas (SP) — Shell Brasil formalized a partnership
(OXE Marine) Following OXE Marine AB (publ)’s recently published sea trials where the company’s 300 hp diesel outboard OXE300 was tested against a gasoline outboard of equivalent power, where OXE Marine
(Nordsol) Commercialization of bio-LNG (liquified biomethane) as a clean marine fuel progresses as production project reaches build phase — Attero, Nordsol, and Titan, three companies from very different sectors, have joined
(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrived on the ABLC floor that DG Fuels signed a multi-year SAF offtake agreement with Air France KLM for up to 60,408 metric tons (21
by Damian Brett (Air Cargo News) Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo and Jan de Rijk Logistics have teamed up on the use of biofuel-powered truck. The new Long Heavy Vehicle
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) As part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, Sustainable Marine Fuels play an important role in decarbonizing ocean freight transport; Expanded collaboration between DHL and leading insetting
(Air France-KLM/Yahoo! Finance/PR Newswire) Today (November 1, 2022) the Air France-KLM group today announced that TOP International Holding, a Singapore-based, global minerals and resources company, has become the first in Singapore to
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/NASDAQ) Shell Eastern Petroleum, a unit of oil giant Shell SHEL.L, said on Tuesday it has acquired Asia-based waste oil recycling firm EcoOils to expand its biofuels production. The
by Xu Yihe (Upstream Energy Explored) Facility will capture CO2 emissions from manufacturing process and store them in depleted North Sea field — Chinese manufacturing group Shanghai Yanda Engineering has cut
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Dutch heavy lift shipping and offshore transport and installation contractor Jumbo Maritime has revealed that its heavy lift vessel (HLV) Jumbo Jubilee has completed a transatlantic voyage to and around the
GoodFuels, Norden, Control Union and IDS Group Successfully Test Isotopic Tracer for Marine Biofuels
(GoodFuels) Test of tracer during biofuel delivery to Norden tanker underlines power of physical isotopic tracers to improve accountability within marine fuels sector — GoodFuels, the leading biofuels provider for the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022, as selected by the Digest’s editors. READ MORE
by Frédéric Simon (EURACTIV.com) “Wood from sustainably managed forests is CO2-neutral, with respect to the ecosystem processes,” the letter points out, saying selected harvesting removes competition between individual trees and
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has taken a new step forward in making the airfreight industry more sustainable with the introduction of
(Marine Link) Samskip has extended its commitment to sustainable biofuels in shortsea shipping operations, calculating that it will make 45,000 tonnes in additional CO2 emissions savings before the year is
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) Forto announces a new partnership with GoodShipping as part of its growing biofuel program. Forto can now offer the inset of advanced biofuel for their bookings for full container load
by Ciarán Cuffe and Jutta Paulus (Greens/EFA/EurActiv) Low targets, few incentives, and a myriad of exemptions have hollowed out the potential of FuelEU Maritime to kickstart the decarbonisation journey of
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä partnered with Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line and Netherlands based GoodFuels, a market leader in sustainable biofuels, to carry out ship trials operating with biofuel blends.
(Manifold Times) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on Friday (14 October) said its vessel has successfully conducted the trial use of biofuel blend bunker supplied by marine biofuel supply company GoodFuels. “For the first
(Bunge/Business Wire) Bunge (NYSE: BG), a leading producer of plant-based oils, and Olleco, the renewables division for ABP Food Group, today announced an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture to
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) ExxonMobil is moving beyond the trial stage for drop-in biofuels to commercialisation of the product at North European ports. — Eddie Fish, Market Development Advisor
(Biofuels International) Virgin Atlantic is joining its expanded joint venture partners, Delta, Air France and KLM by offering a sustainable aviation fuel programme (SAF) for its corporate customers. The move
(Titan) Titan will scale up Liquified Biomethane (LBM, also known as bio-LNG) production in the Port of Amsterdam together with BioValue as biogas supplier. Linde has been contracted to perform
by Adis Ajdin (Splash247.com) Japanese trading house Marubeni Corporation said it has carried out a trial voyage on one of its chartered vessels using a marine biofuel blend, which to the
(Royal Vopak/Market Screeener) In response to the growing demand for sustainable raw materials and energy, preparations are currently being made
(SGS) Global demand for advanced sustainable biofuels is growing rapidly. In the Netherlands itself, the Dutch Emission Authority has recently introduced
by Aura Sabadus (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services)Three companies have reached an agreement to sell the first volumes of biomethane from Ukraine
by Ed Paolo Salting (Manila Times) CEBU Pacific (CEB) and Shell signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the delivery of the sustainable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the Netherlands comes news that the Sorting for Circularity Europe project has released its report
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Policymakers and energy security hawks love fuel, but consumers love renewable chemicals that power the
(Center of Expertise Biobased Economy (Google Translation)) Avans University of Applied Sciences has received permission from the Ministry of Education,
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Tight distillate supplies could buoy interest in B100 biodiesel for bunkering in Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) early next
by Jonathan Noble (Motorsport) Mercedes has revealed how a trial of running its race trucks on biofuel for the recent Formula 1 triple
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s up with the most exciting molecule in the bioeconomy as measured by capacity building?
by Isabelle Gerretsen (China Dialogue/Transport Energy Strategies) Experts say the shipping industry will have to decarbonise rapidly to keep global average temperature
(Bioenergy Insight) The European Parliament voted today (14 September) to recognise primary woody biomass as a renewable energy source. This
(Neste) Today, Circularise announced a pioneering joint project with the certification scheme ISCC, material suppliers Neste, Asahi Kasei, Borealis, Trinseo and
(Maritime Executive) The first sustained test of biofuels for a cruise ship was recently completed by Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line
by Roeland van den Bergh (Stuff) Air New Zealand plans to start flying its aircraft partly on sustainable aviation fuel made
(Biofuels International/GoodFuels) … 2021 once again confirmed the maritime industry’s swelling appetite for biofuels, with another formidable growth in demand.
by Adis Ajdin (Splash247.com) Maersk Supply Service (MSS), part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, said it would use biofuel across its global fleet,
by Lauren Walker (The Brussels Times) Soy and palm oil will be banned from biofuels from 2022 as part of an
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A big shift is occurring in U.S. trade of biobased diesel so far this year,
(Greenergy) Greenergy, Europe’s largest producer of biodiesel from wastes, announced today that it is increasing production in its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We reported last week that “UAE state investor Mubadala Investment Co and Raizen are the final
(Evonik) Evonik is committed to reduce its own emissions by shipping its products environmentally friendly with Bio-LNG-fueled trucks. Driving forward
(Bright Renewables) Bright Renewables has been awarded a contract for the realization of a turnkey CO2 liquefaction plant with a capacity
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste — a company that built massive renewable diesel capacity when it was not fashionable,
(Marine Insight News Network) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted a trial use
(Biofuels International) The collection of used cooking oil is crucial to the supply of biodiesel feedstock. Biofuels International spoke to
(Van Kessel (Google Translation)) We have opened a new Greenpoint location in Ede, Gelderland. At first glance it looks like a traditional
(GoodFuels) Milestone refuelling underlines GoodFuels’ ability to cater for Asia Pacific’s growing demand for sustainable marine fuels –GoodFuels, the leading
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Sustainable
(The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Rotterdam/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Maritime and Port Authority of
(Shell) -The MOU contemplates the parties exploring the supply of SAF that could reach up to 594 million gallons (1.8
(Biofuels International) Bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping, ship management leader Fleet Management and GoodFuels have successfully completed a 10-day trial
(Neste) Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) One of the bioeconomy’s largest public companies has an updated presentation out — all the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The biogas frenzy of course is a happier story. It seems every company in the
(Biofuels International) GoodFuels has successfully completed its first bio-bunkering for a large passenger ship. This was done in partnership with
by James Turner (Port Technology) Cargill has opened its first state-of-the-art biodiesel plant in North Sea Port. The $150 million facility opened
by Will Mathis, Laura Hurst and Francois De Beaupuy (Bloomberg News) … BP Plc is taking the lead in the $36
Airbus and a number of major airlines – Air Canada, Air France-KLM, easyJet, International Airlines Group, LATAM Airlines Group, Lufthansa
(Shell) First step is investment in upgrader plant that recycles plastic waste to produce circular chemicals. Investment in upgrader unit
(UABIO) Biomethane in Ukraine is a way to improve the energy system of Ukraine! So we tell you about an
(UABIO) Biogas technologies introduced in transport sector: Bio-CNG і Bio-LNG. FlixMobility is introducing biogas-powered buses on two long-distance routes in a move
(UABIO) The first BIO-LNG plant in the Netherlands was opened in autumn 2021. Capacity. The bio-LNG plant produces 3.4 kilotons of bio-LNG
by Robert Malina and Freddy Navarro (Hasselt University/IEA Bioenergy Task 39) … With 104 PJ, biofuels covered about 6.5% of
(NGV Journal) … In the coming six years, green hydrogen production will be developed in at least six regions in the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shell’s focus on low carbon fuels for aviation is apparent and progress is being made
(Neste) Neste has purchased the European rights to Alterra Energy’s liquefaction technology, further solidifying the company’s efforts to advance chemical recycling.
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Neste Corp. has made the final investment decision to significantly expand biobased diesel production capacity
by Ryan Ang (Argus Media) South Korean biodiesel producer Dansuk Industrial exported this month 3,000t of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) to
(Shell) Shell, Accenture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) are jointly announcing the launch of Avelia, one of
by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) While the landscape is evolving, these are the current front-runners in an industry predicted to
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Sulzer has been selected by Shell to supply pumps for its new renewable diesel and
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) In a move that is said to better reflect the company’s commitment to delivering a range of
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new market report by SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global provider of sustainable aviation fuels, predicts that both
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The SkyTeam airline alliance has just completed its first Sustainable Flight Challenge, in which member
(Port of Rotterdam) … To this end, the Port Authority will ensure that all its vessels will switch completely to biofuel
by Rianne Lindhout (Leiden University/Phys.Org) Imagine we could do what green plants can do: photosynthesis. Then we could satisfy our enormous
(NIEUWS (Google Translation)) Transport 100% electric and on biofuel by 2024 — Albert Heijn, together with its partners, is accelerating the
(bp) Rio Tinto and bp have agreed to work together on a one-year biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions
(Nordsol/NGV Journal) The Netherlands’ first bio-LNG plant has achieved a production milestone of one million kilograms, enabling about four million kilometers
(S&P Global) Hydrogen production of 1 mil mt/year by 2030; Artificial island planned on Dogger Bank — Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is
(IAG Cargo) • The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is scheduled to be delivered during 2022 and demonstrates IAG Cargo and
(GoodFuels) Partnership between global marine biofuels leader and one of Japan’s largest trading companies to accelerate the market for sustainable
(Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries) Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From renewable methanol to green hydrogen for both mobility and stationary applications, Element 1 is
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Agreement with Neste for more than 50 million gallons of SAF to initially fuel United flights out
by Paul Bennett, Chair (IEA Bioenergy/Biofuels Digest) … Little attention is paid to the global potential of bioenergy from sustainably sourced
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … In today’s Digest, a look at the DAB.bio fermenter and why it’s different, how
by Maiko Nakashima (Argus Media) Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Line (Mol) and trading firm Trafigura will explore establishing a regular
(Generandi) CIP and partners announced the 500MW MadoquaPower2X project in Portugal. This adds to the 11.4GW of green hydrogen projects already unveiled in
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Although research is ongoing, it is widely accepted aviation’s contribution to global warming goes well beyond
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Rebecca Groen from Dimeta shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC last month and now’s
(Iowa State University) An Iowa State University research team that helped develop a demonstration-scale pyrolyzer capable of sequestering thousands of
(Ryanair/Biobased Diesel Daily) Ryanair announced April 20 a partnership with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste Corp. to power approximately one
GIDARA Energy’s Advanced Methanol Rotterdam Will Convert Non-Recyclable Waste into Advanced Biofuels
(GIDARA Energy/Business Insider/PR Newswire) GIDARA Energy and the Port of Rotterdam are pleased to announce GIDARA’s next advanced biofuels facility in The Netherlands: Advanced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids develops fast pyrolysis technology and FPBO applications as well as the commercialization of such
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s Big Oil, Big Ag, Big Tech, Big Pharma there’s the Big Apple, the Big Easy,
(MAN Energy Solutions) MAN Energy Solutions reported that the 1,036-TEU container ship, ‘ElbBLUE’ – the former ‘Wes Amelie’ – has
by Mark Peplow (Nature) Companies are scrambling to turn the greenhouse gas into useful products — but will that slow
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Hot hydrogen news hit the past few days with grocery store chain Lidl opening the
(nova Institute) Large scale investments in CO2-based ethanol, methanol and aviation fuel are just around the corner – supporting climate protection
(Shopify) Shopify’s Sustainability Fund partners with 9 new entrepreneurial trailblazers: Picture this: the year is 2030 and companies are approaching net-zero commitment
by Mark Pilling (FlightGlobal) Shell is on the brink of signing its first letters of intent (LOI) with leading network carriers
by Martina Gini (Earth.org) … Over 370,000 flights have taken to the skies using SAF since 2016 and it is estimated that implementing
by Chad Trautvetter (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has signed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2030 Ambition Statement, “Clean Skies for
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Neste Corp. announced March 18 that, since January, it has been providing 100 percent renewable
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On Day 2 of ABLC in Washington, DC, The Digest announced the 50 Hottest Projects in
(Groupo Banco Africano de Desenvolimento) The Spark+ Africa Fund has raised over $40 million in a first close, it was announced