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Back TO HOMEOOMCO Signs Agreement for Supply of Green Biofuel Blends
(Times of Oman) Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO), the leading marketer and distributor of multi-sector fuel and lubricant products, and Oman
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Furetank Pilots Waste-Based Renewable Fuel for Equinor
(Furetank) The dual-fuel tanker Fure Valö has performed the first voyage on a new Equinor fuel blend containing used cooking oil.
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste to Acquire Used Cooking Oil Collection and Aggregation Business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to strengthen Neste’s Renewable Raw Materials Sourcing Platform
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has
November 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
November 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Sojitz Completes First International Business Jet Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced in Japan
(Sojitz) Sojitz Group company, Phenix Jet Cayman SEZC (Head Office: Cayman Islands; Representative Director: Andrew Svoboda), has completed its first international
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
After Palm Oil, Activists Aim at Banning Soy Oil for Use in Biofuels
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European biofuels industry has hit back at NGO allegations that the use of soy oil
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Gangs Target Chip Shops for Used Oil in Lucrative New Trade
by Marc Horne (The Times) Cross-border gangs are stealing cooking oil in a unlikely crimewave stoked by the energy crisis. Police Scotland
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Why Is Used Cooking Grease Stolen from Restaurants?
by Jamie Ostroff (Nexstar Media Wire/WGN) Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from restaurants across central Ohio and elsewhere? Sumit Majumdar,
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
We're Launching New Lower-Emission Logistics to Save over 1,200 Tonnes of GHG Emissions Each Year
(PepsiCo) Today (November 10, 2022), we've announced a series of new innovations across our logistics operation, which are set to
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Welcome the Golden Age of Advanced Fuels?
by Alexander Koukoulas, Henna Poikolainen, and Esa Sipilä (AFRY/Biofuels Digest) The second half of 2022 is shaping up to be a
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop a Great Success
(Clean Fuels Foundati0n) The Environmental Science Program hosted the Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop Nov. 1-2 in St. Louis. It focused
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Maximizing Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges and Serving Needs of UCO Collectors
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Kristof Reiter, CEO, Principal Trader, Senior Consultant, and Founder of Reiter Companies
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Qantas in Talks to Import Sustainable Fuel as Regional Supply Jumps
by Emma Connors (Financial Review) Qantas is in discussions to import sustainable aviation fuel into Australia as what will be the
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
More Chinese Airlines Vow to Promote Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Global Times) Airbus said on Tuesday that it has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Industry Urges Reluctant EU to Make Advanced Biofuels Mandatory for Flying
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Lawmakers should boost much-needed green fuel production by inserting obligatory targets for biofuels derived from agricultural
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
All About Renewable Energy for Kids
(Solar Power Guide) ... Biomass Energy -- Biomass energy includes organic materials that come from plants and animals. It's possible to burn
November 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Karnataka Aims to up Ethanol Blend in Petrol from 10 per cent to 85 per cent
by Bosky Khanna (The New Indian Express) At present 10 per cent ethanol is blended in every litre of petrol, but
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Production in Georgia to Increase 5 Times: "Biodiesel Georgia" Plans to Build a New Enterprise
(Caucasus Business Week) The consumption and awareness of biodiesel in Georgia are increasing, and production will also increase in the near
November 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Chinese Contractor Fires up Shell’s Biofuels Facility Modules
by Xu Yihe (Upstream Energy Explored) Facility will capture CO2 emissions from manufacturing process and store them in depleted North
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
How Madison, WI Is Using Alternative Fuels to Achieve Lower Carbon Targets
by Jon Scharingson (Renewable Energy Group/League of Cities) ... Among a number of strategies to reduce emissions, improve resilience, and support
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & SAF Roundup
(Biomass Magazine) U.S. renewable diesel capacity continues to rapidly expand and is poised to surpass operating biodiesel capacity, according to
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
McDonald’s UAE Vehicles Hit Biodiesel Landmark
(Biofuels International) McDonald's UAE has revealed that its supply trucks have travelled more than 22 million kilometres on pure biodiesel. The
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Topsoe Chosen to Support Federated Co-operatives Limited in Establishing Renewable Diesel Production in Saskatchewan, Canada
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has been selected by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) to officially
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni: The Procurement of Palm Oil Has Come to an End
(Eni) Eni has definitively ended the procurement of palm oil for use at the Venice and Gela biorefineries for the production
October 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Energy Biofuel Recognized for Growth, Positive Work Environment
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="225"] The No. 1 High-Growth Small Company award (Photo: Green Energy Biofuel)[/caption] (Green Energy Biofuel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Honda Completes 100 Percent SAF Testing On HF120 Engine
by Kate O'Connor (AvWeb) GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) has completed ground testing of its HF120 engine using 100 percent sustainable
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Forto Partners with GoodShipping to Expand its Biofuels Offering for Customers
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) Forto announces a new partnership with GoodShipping as part of its growing biofuel program. Forto can now offer
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Repsol and PLD Space Develop Renewable Fuels for Microlaunchers
(Repsol) - The alliance of these two Spanish companies, unprecedented in the space segment, combines technology and sustainability. -The main
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
UAE Circular Economy Council Inaugurates Lootah Biofuels Plant
by Shilpa Annie Joseph (GCCC Business News) The UAE Circular Economy Council has inaugurated the Lootah Biofuels plant in Dubai Industrial
October 24, 2022 Read Full Article
New Haven Home to Largest Biodiesel Refinery on Eastern Seaboard
by Kent Pierce (WTNH) Tucked in with the regular oil tanks on New Haven’s harbor is American GreenFuels. It is the
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and SARIA Link up to Expand SAF Production
(Biofuels International) TotalEnergies and a company dealing with the collection and valorisation of organic materials into sustainable products have signed
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Feedstock Conundrum for Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Dave Collings (1898 Co.) Refiners are expanding their interests beyond renewable diesel into the sustainable aviation fuel marketplace. While
October 19, 2022 Read Full Article
TUI and Cepsa Join Forces to Decarbonise Flying
(TUI) Partnership on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to support emission reduction in air transport; Potential to expand collaboration to include
October 19, 2022 Read Full Article
The Biodiesel Industry Proves More Promising and Eco-Friendly than the Fossil Fuel Counterparts
(AIN News/Pan Oleo/LaosNews.net) Biofuels have contributed much towards our independence from foreign oil. The use of biofuels also rendered a
October 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Olleco and Bunge Agree to Joint Venture to Create a Full Life-Cycle Oil Collection Business in Europe
(Bunge/Business Wire) Bunge (NYSE: BG), a leading producer of plant-based oils, and Olleco, the renewables division for ABP Food Group, today
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Barrio Logan Residents Want ‘Putrid’ Odors from Biodiesel Plant to Stop Public Comments Due October 20, 2022
by Tammy Murga (San Diego Union Tribune) Barrio Logan residents want county air quality regulators to put an end to odors
October 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni Starts Exporting Vegetable Oil for Biorefining from Kenya
(Eni) The cargo that left the port of Mombasa is the first from Africa -- The first cargo of vegetable oil
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Apeiron Bioenergy Secures Equity Investment from Proterra Investment Partners Asia to Solidify Upstream Capabilities
(Apeiron Bioenergy/ACN Newswire) - Proterra Investment Partners Asia's first exposure to biofuel; - Apeiron to leverage Proterra's strength in food-agriculture,
October 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Cepsa Starts Production of Advanced Biofuels at Its Huelva Energy Park
(Cepsa) The company has begun to produce sustainable fuels with used cooking oils at its industrial facilities in Palos de la
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Boss Calls on Aviation to Ramp up Use of Biofuels
by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) Rolls-Royce’s chief executive Warren East has called on aviation to ramp up the use of
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Canada Seeks Proposals for Biomass Supply Chain Projects
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Canadian government is seeking proposals for projects that will support the establishment of biomass supply
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Charlotte-Area UCO Collector Introduces Larger, Newly Designed Steel Tanks
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Sustainable Origins, a Charlotte, North Carolina-based subsidiary of Canadian firm Forza Innovations Inc., announced Sept.
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Nationwide Residential Used Cooking Oil Collection Program Underway in Hungary
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell Hungary, Alteo Group and Biotrans are beginning a nationwide residential used cooking oil collection
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Summary: Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation 2022 Congressional Tours
(Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation) In 2022 Clean Fuels Foundation hosted or supported three Congressional Tours. The first was in New York
October 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Shell plans $1.48B Bio-refinery in Louisiana as Part of Transition away from Fossil Fuels
by Amanda Drane (Houston Chronicle) Preparations are underway at the site of Shell’s former Convent refinery in Louisiana, where the oil major plans
September 30, 2022 Read Full Article
OOCL Gives Biofuel a Whirl
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has completed a trial use of
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Production to Expand by 32% in 2022
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) China’s biodiesel production in 2022 is expected to increase by 32 percent when compared to 2021
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Breitling and Swiss Join Forces to Promote Sustainable Flying
(Breitling) In a landmark new partnership, Breitling will purchase sustainable aviation fuel for all its SWISS flights, with the goal of
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Tight Distillates Could Buoy ARA Biodiesel Demand
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Tight distillate supplies could buoy interest in B100 biodiesel for bunkering in Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) early next
September 26, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuel Import Controls Need Tightening: APPB
by Jonathan Gleave (Argus Media) A better traceability of imported feedstocks used to produced advanced biofuels, particularly those derived from the
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Fuel from ORLEN to Power LOT Aircraft
(Orlen) The hydrotreated vegetable oil plant currently under construction in Płock will enable PKN ORLEN to offer a low-carbon sustainable
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Diesel and DME
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s up with the most exciting molecule in the bioeconomy as measured by capacity building?
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. Enters into Sale Agreement for Its Clean Fuel Regulation Credits at $100/Credit and Appoints New CFO
(Tidewater Renewables/CISION) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) is pleased to announce an agreement to sell Federal Clean
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Asia Pacific: TotalEnergies Marine Fuels Bunkers CMA CGM Containership with Biofuel
by Lesley Bankes-Hughes (Bunkerspot) TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has announced the refuelling of the 4,294 TEU CMA CGM MONTOIR containership in Singapore
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
PRIO’s Advanced Biofuels Route – Supporting the Energy Transition and Shipping Decarbonisation
by Filipa Oliveira and Telmo Ferreira (PRIO/EurActiv) Maritime transport emits around 940 million tons of CO2 annually and is responsible for about
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
UCO Network Partners with VeChain
(UCO Network) UCO Network, the first blockchain-based ESG-focused biofuel platform and the VeChain Foundation, overseer of the world’s leading sustainability-focused public blockchain, VeChainThor,
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Cummins QSK95 Engine Proven Fully Compatible With Renewable Diesel
(Cummins/Business Wire) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is pleased to announce that its popular Tier 4 QSK95 engine can be safely used
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Oman’s Wakud & Tadweer Unite to Convert Waste Oils into Biodiesel
by Shilpa Annie Joseph (GCC Business News) Oman-based biodiesel project developer Wakud International (Wakud) has partnered with the leading recycler
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
The Place of Biodiesel as China Eyes Carbon Neutrality
by Kong Lingyu (China Dialogue/Eco Business) China has developed a biodiesel export industry fed by used cooking oil, but a
September 16, 2022 Read Full Article
New Fuels Required to Achieve Shipping’s Decarbonisation Goals
(Biofuels International/GoodFuels) ... 2021 once again confirmed the maritime industry’s swelling appetite for biofuels, with another formidable growth in demand.
September 15, 2022 Read Full Article
OMV and Lufthansa Group Further Strengthen Partnership with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(OMV Group) • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply a total of more than 800,000 tons Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
September 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, EPA Agree to Pause Litigation on Separated Food Waste Recordkeeping
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Following discussions with Clean Fuels members, EPA hopes to resolve dispute without litigation -- Today (September 8,
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Toyota Tsusho Supplies Biodiesel Fuel to Car Carriers at the Port of Nagoya - Contributing to the Realization of Carbon Neutrality by Reducing Greenhouse Gases from Marine Fuel -
(Toyota Tsusho) Toyota Tsusho Corporation ("Toyota Tsusho") announced today that Toyotsu Energy Corporation ("Toyotsu Energy") supplied marine biodiesel fuel*1 ("biofuel") using
September 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Revealed: How Ireland Found Itself Breaching EU Limits on Biofuels
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The Irish transport sector uses more than double the limit of waste-based biofuels such as used
September 13, 2022 Read Full Article
How French Fries Are a Link to Green Energy Is a Win-Win for CT Biodiesel and Restaurant Industries
by Susan Dunne (Hartford Courant) Connecticut restaurants, like restaurants all over the country, are a vital link in the chain
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Feedstocks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane as part of the ABLC CONNECT
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Of German Fries and French Fries: Chevron REG Begins to Expand Again
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... CREG has broken ground on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery , located
September 12, 2022 Read Full Article
An Unlikely Pairing in Portland? Maine Standard Biofuels Buying Urban Farm Fermentory
by Hannah LaClaire (Press Herald) The fermentory, which makes cider, kombucha and mead, may soon be acquired by Maine Standard
September 08, 2022 Read Full Article
One-Step Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using CaO Promoted Activated Carbon Catalyst from Prunus persica Seeds
by Ayesha Hameed,Salman Raza Naqvi, Umair Sikandar and Wei-Hsin Chen (MDPI Special Issue Catalysts for Biofuel and Bioenergy Production) In
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Adds Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Operations at Oakland International Airport
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Southwest Airlines announced in late August that, through a collaboration with Neste Corp., the airline
September 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Partners with United to Purchase 3 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Bolloré Logistics/Biobased Diesel Daily) Bolloré Logistics and United Airlines entered into a partnership last month for the purchase of 3 million
September 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Feature: Biodiesel Fundamentals Support Higher Blends, Brazil Considers Change
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global) Biodiesel mandate for 2023 remains unclear; Diesel-biodiesel spread falls in August; Glycerin price falls 54% over
September 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group to Produce Thailand’s First and Only SAF from Used Cooking Oil
(Bangckak Corporation Public Company Limited) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited and BBGI Public Company Limited, along with Thanachok Oil Light
September 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Apeiron Bioenergy Closes Equity Investment from Mitsui Chemicals, Poised to Capture Exponential Growth in Bioenergy Market with Pan-Asian Presence
(Apeiron Bioenergy/Yahoo! Finance) - Mitsui Chemicals has invested to support Apeiron's Pan-Asia expansion; - Strategic partnership with Mitsui Chemicals will
September 01, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel around the World 2022
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many countries are now active with Sustainable Aviation Fuel — but how much where, and when,
August 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Podcast: The Landmark Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in it for Biomass-based Diesel?
(Biomass Magazine) The Landmark Inflation Reduction Act: What’s in it for Biomass-based Diesel? Featuring Paul Winters, Director of Public Affairs
August 25, 2022 Read Full Article
European-Collected UCO as a Sustainable Feedstock
(Biofuels International) The collection of used cooking oil is crucial to the supply of biodiesel feedstock. Biofuels International spoke to
August 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Flagship Transport Event Showcases SAF Use and Optimised Flight Routings by Airlines
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) To coincide with the European Commission’s ‘Connecting Europe by Air: the Green Transformation’, event held in
August 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Creating a More Sustainable Future from Deep in the Heart of Texas
(Neste) When Neste started doing business in North America in the '80s, our focus was on oil products. We used
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Energy Biofuel, Blythewood High School Revive Student Interest in Biodiesel Education, Training
(Green Energy Biofuel/ EIN Presswire) South Carolina-based recycling firm Green Energy Biofuel continues its long history of helping schools and
August 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Quest for Feedstock: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Sustainable
August 15, 2022 Read Full Article
The Feedstock Challenge
(Biofuels International) The processing of oils and fats into biofuels, regardless of whether they are waste oils or crude vegetable
August 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Bordeaux Airport Offers Permanent Supply of SAF
(Biofuels International) Bordeaux Airport has just become France’s first commercial airport with over a million passengers to permanently offer sustainable
August 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies and Chevron Renewable Energy Group Create a Circular Economy to Reuse Restaurant Cooking Oil as Fuel
(Restaurant Technologies) Restaurant Technologies and Chevron Renewable Energy Group fuel fleet vehicles with used restaurant cooking oil. Together they converted
August 12, 2022 Read Full Article
City of Sioux Falls Commits to Sustainability, Using Biodiesel for Fleet Vehicles
(Dakota News Now) The City of Sioux Falls announced it has been using a biodiesel blend in its fleet vehicles as
August 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Egyptian Scholar at Assam University Develops Biodiesel from Food Waste
(The Hindu) Khalifa Said H. Eldeihy worked on residual food items such as soybean cooking oil waste and leaves of
August 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Cure or Curse: Can 'Next-Generation' Biofuels Turbocharge the Net Zero Transition?
by Cecilia Keating (Business Green) ... But Gordon McManus, research director for refining and oil products team for the Europe, Middle East,
August 08, 2022 Read Full Article
NARA President Testifies on Rendering Sustainability Benefits before House Climate Committee
(North American Renderers Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Kent Swisher, president and CEO of the North American Renderers Association, testified July 15 before
August 02, 2022 Read Full Article
India Debates New Ways to Make Biofuels as Sustainability Threats Rise
by Anusha Krishnan (Mongabay/Genetic Literacy Project) The main advantages of biofuels over conventional fossil fuels is that the world is
August 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Launch of Joint Study on the Establishment of a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Manufacturing Business in Japan Using Alcohol to Jet (ATJ) Technology
(Mitsui & Co.) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and Cosmo Oil
August 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Confectionery Sign Biodiesel Deal
by Shin Ha-Nee (Reuters) Hyundai Oilbank and Lotte Confectionery signed a deal to produce biodiesel using disposed oil, the oil refiner
August 02, 2022 Read Full Article
GoodFuels Helps to Successfully Complete Biofuel-Powered Trial Voyage
(Biofuels International) Bulk tonnage provider Spar Shipping, ship management leader Fleet Management and GoodFuels have successfully completed a 10-day trial
July 28, 2022 Read Full Article
NORA Demonstrates Net-Zero Home with 100% Biodiesel for Heat, Solar Panels for Power
(National Oilheat Research Alliance) The National Oilheat Research Alliance is setting out to prove that homeowners can reduce a home’s
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
OMCs Achieved 10.16% Ethanol Blending till July 10th
(PSU Connect) Till February 28, 2022, Oil PSUs have released Letter of Intent (LoIs) for the establishment of 3160 CBG
July 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentina Advances to Achieve Carbon Neutrality with Biogas
(National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA)) According to preliminary results of a study carried out by the National Institute of Agricultural
July 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Paraguay Wants to Build South America’s Largest Biofuels Plant
by Karina Godoy (Diálogo Chino) US$1 billion Omega Green plant is expected to be completed in 2025. Communities and environmental
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
North Sea Port Houses New Waste-Based Biodiesel Plant
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
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Aviation Faces Hurdles to Hit Goals for Cutting Emissions
by David Koenig and Kelvin Chan (Associated Press/Chicago Tribune) ... Airbus and Boeing, the world’s two biggest aircraft makers, both
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Chevron to ZEVron: CVX’s Acquisition of Renewable Energy Group Powers Its Search for Net Zero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... This summer, the Iowa-Chevron tie has been revived with Chevron’s acquisition of Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group,
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Polish Airline, Oil Refiner Sign SAF Agreement
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Polish oil company PKN Orlen announced July 11 that it has signed an agreement with
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom to Start Coprocessing Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Romania
(OMV Petrom/Biobased Diesel Daily) OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy company in Southeastern Europe, will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Going Rogue
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Biodiesel producers, for instance, have lost market share and feedstock to renewable diesel, not
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Breakfast
(Office of The Hon Catherine King MP, Australia Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government) ... As you know,
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: Inconvenient Truths behind Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Harris (Bain & Co./Aviation Week) Governments are making commitments to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—Europe, through February’s “Toulouse Declaration,”
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
JGC, Kansai Airports and Revo Intl. Establish Basic Agreement to Commercialize SAF in Japan
(JGC Holdings/Biobased Diesel Daily) JGC Holdings Corp., Kansai Airports and Revo International Inc. announced June 29 the conclusion of an agreement
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
JBS Biodiesel Expands Operations with New Biofuel Plant in Santa Catarina
(Biofuels Central) JBS Biodiesel expands operations with new biofuel plant in Santa Catarina. New plant in Mafra reinforces the concept of circular
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Michigan Soybean Committee Launches Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Tüpraş Selects Honeywell Ecofining™ Technology For Biofuel Production In Türki̇ye
(Honeywell) Tüpraş and Honeywell sign licensing agreement for the use of Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ technology; The Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Fit for 55: Parliament Pushes for Greener Aviation Fuels
(European Parliament) Suppliers to start delivering sustainable fuel from 2025, reaching 85% of all aviation fuel in EU airports by
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil from Orlando Restaurants Powers Passenger Airplanes
by Erik Sandoval (ClickOrlando.com) Sustainable jet fuel reduces carbon emission by as much as 50% -- Used cooking oil collected from restaurants
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
South Korea's Dansuk Exports SMF to Europe
by Ryan Ang (Argus Media) South Korean biodiesel producer Dansuk Industrial exported this month 3,000t of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) to
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Businesses Eye Biofuels in Decarbonization Drive
by Hirotake Sano (Japan News-Yomiuri/Star Advertiser) Efforts to reuse cooking oil and food waste as biofuel are spreading among restaurant chains
July 01, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA’s Renewable Fuel Standard Pathways Expand to Include Greasezilla® Advanced Biofuel as RIN-Qualified Feedstock
(Greasezilla) The pathway increases the value of Greasezilla® ABF to the biofuels market. -- Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla®, announces
July 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Cenro Urges Dabawenyos to Donate Used Cooking Oil for Biodiesel
by Iona Finlay C. Mendoza (SunStar/Davao) DABAWENYOS are urged to donate used cooking oil to be used for the BioDiesel facility
June 30, 2022 Read Full Article
China's Sinopec Produces First Biojet Fuel at East China Refinery
by Chen Aizhu (Reuters) China's Sinopec Corp produced its first aviation fuel from used cooking oil at an industrial-scale facility in
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
World Fuel Services Expands Customer Access to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(World Fuel Services/PR Newswire) A new authorized branded distributor initiative with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ supports the company's commitment
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies, MOL Group Complete First Ship Refuelling with Biofuel in Singapore
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) (9104.T) and TotalEnergies Marine Fuels (TTEF.PA) have completed the first refuelling of a ship with biofuels
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Fit for 55: Transport MEPs Set Ambitious Targets for Greener Aviation Fuels
(European Parliament) 85% of aviation fuel should be sustainable by 2050; Leave space for electricity and hydrogen to be part
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil Methanol to Jet Technology to Provide New Route for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(ExxonMobil/Business Wire) ExxonMobil today announced a unique process technology to enable the manufacture of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable methanol.
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Fabricating a Future for Biodiesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) With prices for cleaner feedstocks through the roof, Tactical Fabrication and Smisson-Mathis Energy have forged
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Could Biodiesel Fuel Take the Lead in CT’s New Energy Plan?
(Connecticut Energy Marketers Association/CT Mirror) ... As of July 1st, a new Connecticut state law requires all home heating oil contain
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Topsoe Technology to Reduce Customers' Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 12 Million Tonnes in 2022
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe’s technologies are set to reduce its customers’ greenhouse gas emissions by 12 million tonnes in 2022
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargill Supports Customers’ Decarbonization Journey with New Advanced Biodiesel Plant
(Cargill) New facility helps customers reduce carbon emissions using innovative technology to transform waste into biofuel -- In a move
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Cepsa Joins Forces with Veuliong to Accelerate the Decarbonization of Air Transport
(Cepsa) Both companies will drive the development and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from circular raw materials, in addition
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
On the Road to a Net-Zero-Carbon Transportation Future
(U.S. Department of Energy) America’s car, truck, and train wheels keep turning, while planes and boats take to the skies and
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Asia Pacific: MOL Trialling Panamax Bulker Running on Chevron Biofuel
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) MOL Drybulk is set to start sea trials later this month of the Panamax bulk carrier C.S. OLIVE running
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Air France Halves CO2 Emissions of Two Flights
(Uniting Aviation) n April Air France launched “Air France ACT“, a programme that aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% per passenger-km
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
DA to Divert 60% of All DXB Waste from Landfills by Mid-2023
(Dubai Airports) Dubai Airports is marking the World Environment Day by kicking off a new waste management initiative that will
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
What Feedstock Will Meet RD demand?: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to LEC
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The big question lately – is there enough feedstock available to meet the increased
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Flying High on Helicopters! Japan’s First SAF Helicopter Flight
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ...Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) jointly performed
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
SINOPEC Zhenhai Becomes First RSB-Certified SAF Production Unit in Asia
(RSB) SINOPEC Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company (SINOPEC Zhenhai)’s 100,000 ton/year HEFA SAF plant has successfully obtained certification from the RSB,
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Production Expands for a Low-Carbon Future
by Scott Jenkins (Chemical Engineering Magazine) ... The current environmental and geopolitical situation is prompting petroleum refiners across the globe to
May 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil SAF Mandate to Target Emissions Reductions Starting in 2027
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global) Multiple production routes to be considered; Currently just two SAF producers in South America; Brazilian SAF
May 30, 2022 Read Full Article
First ACH130 Flying with SAF in Scandinavia
(Airbus/Vertical Magazine) Helsinki Citycopter is committed to offering its Scandinavian customers exclusive flights in ACH130s while taking the first steps
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Shipping Conducts Trials with Biofuel
(Indian Chemical News/Great Eastern Shipping Company) The sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine 'drop-in fuel' to help reduce
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
FIERN President Highlights Role of Industry during RBQAV Congress
( Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN) (Google translation)) The president of the Federation
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Kuehne + Nagel Partners with IAG Cargo to Reduce Its Supply Chain Emissions through Use of 8 Million Litres of First UK Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(IAG Cargo) • The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is scheduled to be delivered during 2022 and demonstrates IAG Cargo and
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Dallas-Fort Worth Becomes 1st Airport to Use Cooking Oil as Jet Fuel
(Today) Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is aiming to have zero net emissions by 2030. This mission includes recycling restaurant cooking
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Singapore Set to Have Largest SAF Output Capacity
(Biofuels International) Singapore is expected to have the world’s largest sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity when Finnish producer Neste’s
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Darling Ingredients Inc. to Acquire Largest Independent Brazilian Rendering Company, FASA Group
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste’s Renewable Fuels Take Coldplay around the World – Collaboration Helps the Band towards 50% Reduction in Its World Tour Related Carbon Emissions
(Neste) Coldplay is partnering up with Neste to take steps towards the band’s target of reducing CO2 emissions from the Music Of
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
RTFA Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell Talks about Renewable Fuels at Greenfleet
by Gaynor Hartnell (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) Presenters pre-recorded their presentations in advance of today’s (April 28, 2022) Commercial Vehicle
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
New Biofuels Partnerships and First Supply in the Middle East
(Monjasa) Oil and shipping group, Monjasa, has successfully completed its first blending and supply of marine biofuels in the UAE. The
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
OMV and AEG Fuels Bring SAF to Market at Vienna Airport
(Biofuels International) OMV and Associated Energy Group are working together to distribute regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by OMV
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Rwanda Signs Agreement with Eni to Evaluate UCO Collection, Biobased Diesel Feedstock Production
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni S.p.A. and the government of Rwanda signed a
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Darling Ingredients Completes Acquisition of Valley Proteins
(Darling Ingredients/Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced May 2 it has completed the acquisition of Valley Proteins, one of the
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
First in Thailand - Bangchak and BBGI Ink MoU with Thanachok Oil Light to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil Moving towards Low Carbon Economy and Fully Applying BCG Economy Model
(Banchak) Chaiwat Kovavisarach, President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Bangchak Group, and Kittiphong Limsuwannarot, President and Chief Executive Officer, BBGI Public
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonization Specialist Helps Spearhead Green Transition for Denmark-Based Shipping Firm
(Norden/Biobased Diesel Daily) “The exciting thing about advanced biofuel is that it’s turning waste product into energy,” said Federica Conti, a