Greenergy Expands Biodiesel Manufacturing in Amsterdam
(Greenergy) Greenergy, Europe’s largest producer of biodiesel from wastes, announced today that it is increasing production in its Amsterdam biodiesel manufacturing
(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
by Colin Ley (Biofuels International) Assessing the state on biofuels development across Africa with any degree of accuracy or fairness
(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 its
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
(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
by Francesco Guarascio (Reuters) EU, Namibia in talks over deal on green hydrogen in November; Namibia aims to harness wind,
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) 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
by Scott Jenkins (Chemical Engineering Magazine) ... The current environmental and geopolitical situation is prompting petroleum refiners across the globe to
(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
With ever increasing demand for GHG emissions reduction, Biogas has never been in higher demand. Following updated EU targets, it
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
Bringing together industry trailblazers to provide sustainable solutions for the maritime fuel sector -- The key question facing the shipping
(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
With ever increasing demand for GHG emissions reduction, Biogas has never been in higher demand. Following updated EU targets, it
(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
(GoodShipping/Biobased Diesel Daily) O My Bag, the Amsterdam-based brand that produces ecofriendly and ethically made leather handbags and accessories, joins forces
by Dickon Posnett (Argent Energy/EWABA/EurActiv) Heavy duty vehicles (HDVs) is one of three ‘difficult to decarbonise’ transport sectors and must
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) from Finland and Ohio comes the news that Neste has established a 50/50 joint venture with
byRon Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch pension provider APG has become the latest member of SkyNRG’s Board Now program through a
(Curaçao Chronicle) The American company Steamboat Fuels has chosen Curaçao because of the strategic location of the island and the
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) will install a state-of-the-art pretreatment facility in Germany, enabling the
(Tank Storage) Vopak and Shell have begun a long-term co-operation deal under which Vopak will store and supply feedstocks for Shell’s
(Shell Netherlands/NGV Journal) Shell bio-LNG is available as a road transport fuel in the Netherlands from February 15, as a blend
(Shell) Shell announced today that it has become the first supplier of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to customers in Singapore.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at how Renewable Energy Group’s biobased diesel compares to petroleum-diesel, their work
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) ... Demand for SAF exceeds supply so the major U.S. carriers are reaching
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a
(Unifeeder Group) Unifeeder has bunkered its first truly sustainable 100% biofuel from VARO Energy ("VARO") in the Port of Rotterdam.
(Western Bulk) Western Bulk has taken delivery of its first carbon offset bio-blend bunker fuel (B30) from TFG Marine Pte Ltd
(Bioenergy Insight) The EU has met the 10% target level for 2020 for the share of renewable energy in transport,
(NGVAEurope/NGV Journal) The Natural & bio Gas Vehicle Association (NGVA Europe) has released new data, proving rapid growth of biomethane as
by Nicola Jones (Yale Environment 360) Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 5 million tons of CO2 reduction by 2025 and 100% of their energy products to
(Biofuels International) Malaysia Airlines has operated its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with PETRONAS and Neste.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 1.5 Mton/a sustainable aviation fuels production capacity by the end of 2023 with plans to
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) European Union plans to require the aviation sector to use more sustainable fuels are not ambitious enough
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Rob van der Meij, Partner at Capricorn Partners sat down with Kathryn Sheridan from
(d’Amico Group) d’Amico Group, ABS, LR FOBAS, MAN Energy Solutions, RINA, the Liberian Registry and Trafigura announce positive results in this
(VARO) VARO and GPS have developed a unique rail handling system as well as ethanol storage capacity, dedicated for VARO’s
(thyssenkrupp) thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers has signed a supply contract with Shell for the large-scale project ‘Hydrogen Holland I’ in the
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for
(Lhyfe) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ : PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy,
(Titan LNG) Titan LNG has secured the tender for the delivery of LNG in the Port of Marseille for Corsica
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In recent days, we’ve had 10 stories that shook the world. The players are so big,
(Spliethoff) Spliethoff Group’s constant striving to reduce its CO2 emissions has led to two trials using biofuel on its vessels. The first
(KLM) From today, KLM will add sustainable aviation fuel to all flights departing from Amsterdam; From January 13, customers can
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Two very different companies but we’ve combined 2 short and sweet slide guides from Shell
(UGI Corporation) UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that it has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer, Vertimass, to utilize their
Ekrem Korkut and Lara B. Fowler (Frontiers in Energy Research) The United States, spurred in part by international developments, is
(Brightmark) Certification ensures compliance with high ecological and social sustainability requirements, greenhouse gas emissions savings, and traceability throughout the supply
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As you wait for the clock countdown to 2022 today, check out this slide guide
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) As we wrap up 2021 this week, The Digest brings you the hottest Top 10
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Ship and Bunker reports GoodFuels tripled its marine biofuels sales in 2021 without
(Scania/NGV Journal) Renewable fuels are an important part of the shift towards sustainable heavy transport. In this regard, Belgian transport company
(Neste) Neste has signed its first renewable hydropower purchase agreement with Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity
(Neste) Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, today operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) BP (BP.L) and Maersk Tankers successfully completed trials using marine fuel blended with biofuel on tankers as efforts
(Boskalis) Boskalis has taken delivery of its largest-ever consignment of drop-in biofuel which will be used to power two hopper dredgers
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, after the Subscription Window of November 2021 for Additional Storage Service, Fluxys now
(Port of Amsterdam/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Port of Amsterdam and biodiesel producer Argent Energy Nederland are jointly investing 20 million euros
(Titan LNG) The FirstBio2Shipping project will help decarbonize maritime transport through scalable and decentralized production of bio-LNG -- The FirstBio2Shipping
(The Maritime Executive) A growing number of shipping companies across different segments of the industry are continuing to test variations of
(Reuters) EU antitrust regulators on Friday fined Spanish ethanol producer Abengoa 20 million euros ($22.5 million) for rigging ethanol benchmarks. The European
(Hellenic Shipping News) Eagle Bulk Shipping, one of the world’s largest owner-operators within the Supramax and Ultramax dry bulk segment, has
(bp) HyGreen Teesside project targets 60MWe of ‘green’ hydrogen production by 2025; Together with bp’s already-proposed ‘blue’ hydrogen project (H2Teesside),
(MacauBusiness.com) The facility will produce renewable fuels with lower carbon emissions than conventional fossil fuels by utilising local feedstock.-- Sherdar Australia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Check out two case stories about sustainable aviation fuel – one renewable diesel and one
(Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) is pleased to announce that we have conducted a trial use of
by Surabhi Sahu, Piers De Wilde and Britt Russell-Webster (S&P Global) Containerships Aurora receives 44 cu m of Bio-LNG; Bio-LNG reduces GHG
(Sulzer Chemtech/Biofuels Digest) A broad range of Sulzer’s leading separation technologies are playing a key role in the EU funded project
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A major partnership has been formed by SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Swedish energy company Vattenfall, Shell
The largest and longest running international bulk liquid storage event, is returning to Rotterdam in 2022 to inspire, connect and
(Biofuels International) Brazilian energy company Raizen and Shell have clinched a deal with Ferrari to supply biofuel to its Formula
by Florence Tan (CNA) Global major Royal Dutch Shell may build a biofuels plant in Singapore to meet the region's rising demand
(Euronav) After a successful completion of a B30 biofuel blend test on the Suezmax Statia (2006 – 150,205 dwt), Euronav
(Shell) Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd (Shell) today announced a new investment that supports the growth of the plastic waste
by Katarin Van Orshaegen (GoodShipping/Biofuels Digest) Left unchecked, emissions from international shipping could account for more than 15% of the
(Neste) Neste is entering into execution phase with its partners in the MultiPLHY consortium. The MultiPLHY project aims at installing, integrating
(Biofuels Central) Glomar Offshore to supply all of its North Sea operated vessels with HVO20 and ChangeXL, 20% renewable diesel. Glomar Offshore
(IEA Bioenergy/Electric Energy Online) IEA Bioenergy has just released its updated Country Reports, showing the trends of bioenergy in the IEA
by Nikolaus J. Kurmayer (EURACTIV.com) The European Commission is preparing to launch an EU-wide database to certify the carbon footprint of
(The Irish Times) Around two-thirds of households in the north rely on kerosene to heat their homes. Some industry insiders
(DHL) DHL Freight and Shell partner to introduce Bio-LNG to road freight transport; Sustainable fuel alternative with lower CO2 emissions up
(Enerkem/Biomass Magazine) Enerkem, a world leader in the production of biofuels from waste materials, is proud to have achieved a major
(The Maritime Executive) A new partnership of 18 leading companies in shipping and consumer goods is working with the GoodShipping
by Lucas Santucci (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Global Energy Storage announced its first major investment at Europoort in the Port
(Hydro) Hydro Havrand, Hydro’s green hydrogen company, and Shell New Energies Holding Europe B.V. (“Shell”) have agreed to explore the
(UN Climate Change Conference 2021 UK) We, the ministers and representatives of states, participating in the inaugural meeting of the International
by Emily Dove (GoodShipping) A ground-breaking partnership between 18 companies from around the world join GoodShipping for landmark carbon-neutral bunkering
(Times of India/ANI) India today called for commitment from the global clean energy community for access to sustainable fuels, chemicals,
by Brad Plumer and Hiroko Tabuchi (Wall Street Journal) Ford, G.M. and Mercedes agreed to work toward selling only zero-emissions vehicles
(Samskip) Leading short sea operator Samskip announces yet another vessel in its fleet sailing on biofuel. Following last week’s news that
(Vattenfall/CISION) Vattenfall, SAS, Shell and LanzaTech will together investigate the production of the world's first synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using the LanzaJetTM "Alcohol to Jet" technology