Biofuels
AFPM: The only lawful, acceptable number for RFS reallocation is zero
The supplemental proposal, issued in September as an addendum to EPA’s June RFS proposal, seeks to add to the already-historically-high 2026–2027 RFS biofuel blending mandates by reallocating RFS costs waved from some refineries over the course of 2023 to 2025 onto the next tranche of RFS obligations imposed on all refiners.
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.
- Air Canada and Airbus launch joint initiative to scale domestic Canadian SAF 8/3
- Purdue Biofuels Consortium to bring biodiesel and ethanol blends to diesel engines 8/3
- Convertus closes on $135-MM financing for flagship biofuel facility in Ontario, Canada 8/3
- New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting 8/3
- Amogy and 2G Energy successfully demonstrate integrated ammonia-to-power generation with natural gas multi-fuel capability 8/3
- Iraq's Baiji refinery output unaffected by fire 8/3
