Biofuels
HAMR Energy announces plans for Australia’s first major methanol-to-jet fuel facility
HAMR Energy announced plans to develop a $700-MM to $800-MM sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, after completing a successful feasibility study.
AFPM challenges Trump biofuel, tariff policies in letter
A leading U.S. refining trade group has criticized the Trump administration's biofuel policies in a letter to top Republican lawmakers, representing the oil industry's biggest rift with the president since his return to the White House in January.
UTEP researchers boost microalgae biofuel yields with nanotechnology
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (U.S.) have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward.
Mizzou researchers engineer plants for optimal biofuel production
To meet the increasing global demand for biofuels, scientists are already modifying plant genes to boost the amount of plant oil being produced. That’s because inside the plant, a complex network of metabolic pathways turns sunlight, carbon dioxide (or atmospheric carbon), water and nutrients into vital compounds including oil, the foundational ingredient of biofuel.
SWISS becomes world’s first airline to integrate Synhelion solar fuel into its flight operations
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by the Swiss-based Synhelion clean-tech company into its regular flight operations.
Finland's Neste tops earnings forecast on soaring SAF sales
Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste reported stronger than expected core earnings for the second quarter driven by soaring sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), sending its shares rising.
Sasol commits to next-generation catalyst supply for e-SAF pioneer INERATEC
Sasol Chemicals and German startup INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent, committing to the supply of Sasol’s next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group invests in Licella Holdings, oil conversion technology using supercritical water
Diamond Edge Ventures Inc. (DEV), the corporate venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group), has announced an investment in Licella Holdings Ltd., an Australian technology leader in advanced recycling and renewable fuels.
Indonesia's biodiesel consumption reaches 7.42 MM kiloliters to date
The world's top palm oil producer increased the mandatory proportion of biofuels in its diesel to 40% this year, up from 35%, a policy known as B40 that was designed to reduce the country's reliance on imported diesel.
ORLEN and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza sign MoU to accelerate biomethane production in Poland
ORLEN and Krajowa Grupa Spożywcza (KGS), Poland’s largest state-owned agri-food group, have entered into a memorandum of understanding to develop a nationwide biomethane portfolio.
- Evonik launches high performance isodewaxing catalysts for fuels and lubricants production 4/16
- BASF to increase its price for neopentylglycol in the U.S. and Canada 4/16
- AMETEK Process Instruments announces additions to next-gen quartz crystal microbalance moisture analyzer line 4/16
- Brenntag Energy Services announces designated distributorship with BASF for Keropur fuel performance additives in continental Europe 4/16
- Shell restarts crude unit at Pernis oil refinery 4/16
- Nigerian airlines threaten to halt flights over soaring jet fuel prices 4/16

