Biofuels
Blue Biofuels and GMP to engineer and design cellulosic ethanol production facility
Blue Biofuels, a pioneer in the renewable energy sector, has officially contracted with the engineering firm, Global Management Partners (GMP), to produce front-end loading (FEL-2) level engineering plans for a production facility capable of producing 3 MMgpy (gallons per year) of biofuel from cellulosic biomass.
Germany blocks oil firms from using past emissions credits to support biofuel industry
The German cabinet approved reforms to restrict oil companies from carrying excess emissions reductions credits forward, in a step aimed at boosting the biofuel industry that was hit by a quick drop in carbon prices in recent years.
Topsoe to provide technology for one of Brazil’s first commercial-scale SAF plants
Topsoe will provide its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies to Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense's 16,000-bpd renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel plant in Brazil.
DG Fuels to build $5-B, 193-MMgpy SAF facility in Minnesota (U.S.)
DG Fuels announced the selection of a site for a roughly $5-B manufacturing facility in Moorhead, Minnesota, that will produce 193 MMgpy of low-carbon aviation fuel (SAF) using agricultural and wood waste as feedstock.
Neste, Air Canada sign agreement for the supply of 60,000 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Neste and Air Canada have agreed on the supply of 60,000 tons of unblended, neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for use on flights from Vancouver International Airport.
Honeywell UOP, Johnson Matthey partner to cut costs and boost deployment of sustainable fuels
Honeywell UOP and Johnson Matthey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to offer an end-to-end solution for businesses developing alternative fuels from a wide range of feedstocks including municipal solid waste, residual biomass, biogas and CO₂ (captured and renewable).
U.S. renewable fuel credits rally to multi-month highs
U.S. renewable fuel credits rose to multi-month highs on increased demand from refiners trying to comply with mandates and higher prices for soyoil.
Repsol launches Nexa, the commercial brand of its 100% renewable premium diesel in service stations
Repsol has launched the commercial name of its 100% renewable diesel in its service stations: Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel, a premium fuel designed for all diesel engines.
Indonesia proposes increase in biodiesel mix to 50% in 2028
Indonesia's government is proposing to increase the mandatory blend of palm oil-based fuel in biodiesel to 50% in 2028, up from the present amount of 35%.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies, Licella to develop global low-carbon biomass-to-biofuel commercial solutions
Shell Catalysts & Technologies and Licella have formed a new upgrading technology collaboration to develop a low-carbon, integrated solution for converting biomass into advanced biofuels. This initiative aims to unlock a new value chain for the production of low-carbon fuels, addressing growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel.
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