Neste on May 17 celebrated the opening of its Singapore expansion project. The project doubled the production capacity of the Singapore bioreinfery to 2.6 million tons annually, including up to 1 million tons of SAF production.
Honeywell has announced that Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Technology Co. (JSRE) will use Honeywell Ecofiningtechnology to produce nearly 300,000 tons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a planned facility in China.
Neste Corp. released first quarter financial results on April 28, reporting the company's renewable products segment benefitted from robust demand for renewable diesel and favorable feedstock pricing during the three-month period.
Aemetis Inc. announced April 17 that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary in India was selected by the three government-controlled OMCs to supply 8.5 million gallons of biodiesel over the next three months.
Neste, ITOCHU Corp. and Fuji Oil Co. collaborated to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which was locally-blended with conventional jet fuel, to the Japanese market as part of a MLIT demonstration project.
All Nippon Airways has for the first time agreed to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that was blended in Japan under a public-private initiative led by the Civil Aviation Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Vistara on March 30 became India's first air carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a long-haul route. The flight between South Carolina and Delhi was fueled with a 30 percent blend of SAF.
Hawaiian Airlines on March 23 announced that it has reached an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. to purchase 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over five years with deliveries expected to begin in 2029.
2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo releases agenda
By BBI International
March 23, 2023
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
The U.S. exported 12,908.1 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in January, down from both 65,041 metric tons the previous month and 26,383.6 metric tons in January 2022, according to data released by USDA FAS on March 8.
Neste helps reduce GHG emissions globally by 11.1M tons in 2022
By Neste Corp.
March 03, 2023
In 2022, Neste's renewable solutions helped customers reduce their GHG emissions globally by 11.1 million tons altogether. This amount equals the annual carbon footprint of the removal of 4 million passenger cars from the roads for a full year.
Neste, Airbus, Safran Engines and Microflite have jointly operated Australia's first helicopter flights using SAF. The Airbus H130 helicopter was powered by a Safran Arriel 2D engine and fueled with SAF supplied by Neste.
bp has announced plans to retrofit its Kwinana refinery in Australia to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The facility is expected to begin producing biobased fuels in 2026.
Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released Q4 and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased SAF prodcution.
The U.S. exported 65,041 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in December, according to data released by the USDA on Feb. 7. Biodiesel exports for the full year reached 753,140.3 metric tons.
Biofuel consumption in Australia remained low in 2022. Despite new fuel standards introduced for gasoline on Jan. 1, 2022, the ethanol blend rate did not increase, according to a report filed with the USDA. Biodiesel consumption is also very low.
Bain Capital Private Equity has completed an equity investment in EcoCeres Inc., an innovative biorefinery company that converts waste-based biomass into a wide spetrum of biofuels, biochemicals and biomaterials.
Novozymes: Flexible feedstock future for biodiesel
By Novozymes
January 10, 2023
Novozymes discusses the benefits of its enzymatic biodiesel products, which can help producers take advantage of feedstocks with high free fatty acid (FFA) content. The company has been offering enzymatic biodiesel products since 2014.
2023 FEW now accepting speaker presentation ideas
By BBI International
January 09, 2023
The call for speaker presentation ideas is now open for the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). The three-day event is scheduled to take place June 12-14, 2023 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nippon Cargo Airlines has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for several cargo flights in November and December this year. The SAF is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
The EBB welcomes the European General Court decision to dismiss the actions for annulment initiated by three Indonesian biodiesel producers in March 2020, following the EU imposition of definitive countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel.
All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest airline, announced its second ANA Green Jet will enter service on regular scheduled domestic flights. To commemorate its inaugural take off, ANA will use SAF produced by Neste.
Novozymes released Q3 financial results on Nov. 3, reporting that bioenergy sales were up 32 percent for the three-month period and 26 percent for the first nine months of the year. Overall sales were up 6 percent for the quarter.
Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has acquired EcoOils Ltd., a waste oil recycling firm. The acquisition is part of Shell's ambition to increase production of sustainable low carbon fuels for transport.
The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts global biofuel consumption could more than double by 2030 and continue to increase through 2050.
The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts global biofuel consumption could more than double by 2030 and continue to increase through 2050.
The Japanese government is seeking public comments on a draft policy to promote decarbonization in the aviation industry. The policy, in part, would require flights to be carbon neutral by 2050 and require airlines to use SAF.
The U.S. exported 88,142.4 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 and greater in August, up from both 85.524.6 metric tons the previous month and 77,324 metric tons in August 2021, according to data released by the USDA on Oct. 5.
Worldwide renewable energy employment reached 12.7 million last year, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Liquid biofuels, solid biomass and biogas accounted for a combined 3.44 million of those jobs.
On Sept. 26, Bell's next generation five seater helicopter, the Bell 505, fueled with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel took off at Seletar Airport in Singapore. This is the first helicopter flight fueled with SAF in Southeast Asia.
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