Biofuels

Chiyoda awarded FEED contract for Taiyo Oil's SAF facility in Japan

U.S. biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024

Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring SAF to three major U.S. airports

Indonesia Jan.–Sept. biodiesel consumption rises to 10.57 MM kiloliters, minister says

Indonesia raised the mandatory palm oil content in diesel fuel to 40% this year, up from the previous level of 35% in an effort to reduce the country's reliance on fuel imports.

John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology

The NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology leverages John Cockerill’s expertise in multiple hearth furnaces and Axens’ operational insights, enabling large-scale torrefaction of residues for optimal BioTfueL® feedstock.

China allows more biofuel firms to export green aviation fuel

While Europe, the world's second-largest aviation fuel market, has yet to set a mandate for the usage of greener fuel, Chinese biofuel firms are building more SAF plants and targeting the continent as a top export destination.

Consortium to build e-fuels demonstration facility in Germany for e-SAF research

New technology promises reliable biomass feeding into high-pressure reactors

At the Global Syngas Technologies Conference, Dr. Jayant Khambekar of Jenike & Johanson, a world leader in bulk solids handling technology, delivered a compelling presentation titled “Feeding Challenges in Gasification of Feedstocks.” The talk addressed a critical issue facing the renewable energy and biofuels sector: the reliable feeding of low-bulk-density biomass into high-pressure reactors.

Indonesia considers regulating crude palm oil exports to meet B50 demand

The world's biggest producer of palm oil has implemented a biofuel program blending palm oil-based fuel with diesel for more than a decade to reduce reliance on fuel imports.

EU imported nearly €3 billion of liquid biofuels in 2024