In the UK, Cranfield University said that new fuel storage and aircraft fuelling infrastructure has been installed at Cranfield Airport, making available a reliable store of sustainable aviation fuel to the FAAM Airborne Laboratory’s research aircraft at its home base. To minimize carbon dioxide emissions and impacts on local air quality from flying its research […]
In the UK, the Royal Air Force (RAF) said it is ensuring Britain is secure in a more sustainable manner using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with normal jet fuel on routine operations for the first time. Aircraft including Typhoon and Poseidon submarine hunters, operating from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland, have been using […]
In Israel, JNS reported that an innovative development by a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University allows for the conversion of the wet raw waste thrown in the trash into liquid and solid biofuels without the need to dry the waste. The researchers assess that fuels produced from organic waste can meet about a […]
In Denmark, Topsoe has signed an agreement with HOLBORN Europa Raffinerie, to provide its HydroFlex technology for the production of SAF and renewable diesel at its plant in Hamburg. Elena Scaltritti, Chief Commercial Officer at Topsoe, said: “To support the energy transition, we need a cleaner long-distance transportation sector. A key step in securing this […]
In Canada, the government of Nova Scotia reported that the province is now taking applications for the Clean Fuels Fund, which helps industries, businesses and communities switch to low-carbon and renewable fuels. “We’re moving toward a cleaner, greener Nova Scotia, and our industries are making the move with us,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural […]
In Malaysia, EcoCeres Limited, a subsidiary of EcoCeres Inc., agreed to lease 100,000 cubic meters in Dialog Terminals Langsat’s expanded storage facilities in Tanjung Langsat, Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia. Dialog Terminals Langsat is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Dialog Group Berhad. It recently expanded its facilities with an additional 150,000 cubic meters of storage […]
In Delaware, Allied Market Research reported that the biomass briquette market is estimated to reach $1.9 billion by 2033, up from $900 million last year. The market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2024 to 2033, according to the research firm. “Biomass briquettes are a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional […]
In New Zealand, NRZ reported that the country’s biggest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and selling the gas to power companies. The report noted that the firm would shut its Taranaki plant until the end of October after agreeing to sell the gas to Contact Energy and Genesis Energy. […]
In India, Financial Express reported that the Indian government is considering a proposal to increase ethanol prices for the next season commencing November 2024, while it aims to achieve the 20% blending target by 2025-26. The report cites sources saying that the revision of ethanol prices would be based on the fair and remunerative price […]
In North Carolina, Honeywell and Repsol announced a collaboration to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two companies will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell’s technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids […]
