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Haffner Energy announces start of operations in the US

Haffner Energy announces start of operations in the US

June 4, 2024 |

In France, Haffner Energy said that the company is now open for business in North America. “The US market is a very promising opportunity for us. Our unique clean fuels production technology converts any biomass, making it biomass-agnostic. Biomass is not only essential for the development of liquid clean fuels, it is also an abundant […]

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GE Aerospace joins consortium to study compatibility of 100% SAF with jet engines

GE Aerospace joins consortium to study compatibility of 100% SAF with jet engines

June 4, 2024 |

In Ohio, GE Aerospace said it has joined a consortium formed by the International Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG) to study the impact of 100% sustainable aviation fuel on airplane and engine systems and evaluate technical issues. GE Aerospace will join Airbus, Boeing, Dassault Aviation, Safran, and other companies in coordinating 100% SAF testing results. As […]

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Sparfell offers book-and-claim sustainable aviation fuel

Sparfell offers book-and-claim sustainable aviation fuel

June 4, 2024 |

In New Jersey, AIN reported that aircraft management and charter group Sparfell is working to boost the availability of sustainable aviation fuel through a book-and-claim scheme offered by its new partner, Squake. Under a new agreement, Sparfell’s customers will be able to opt for SAF to be used for their flight where it is available, […]

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Axalta unveils biobased powder coatings for sustainable solutions

Axalta unveils biobased powder coatings for sustainable solutions

May 31, 2024 |

In the UK, World Bio Market Insights reported that Axalta Coating Systems (AXTA), a global coatings company, has introduced the Alesta BioCore line of powder coatings.  This new offering aims to reduce the environmental impact of the coatings industry by utilizing non-food organic waste as a raw material, the report stated. The report also highlighted […]

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FS confirms geological feasibility of BECCS project 

FS confirms geological feasibility of BECCS project 

May 31, 2024 |

In Brazil, FS, a producer of ethanol and animal nutrition said it has just completed technical studies that prove suitable geological conditions for injecting carbon dioxide (CO2), emitted in the fermentation phase of biofuel production, in the subsoil.  The firm said it could become the world’s first ethanol producer with a negative carbon footprint and […]

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Neste enables Vietnam Airlines’ first flight using SAF

Neste enables Vietnam Airlines’ first flight using SAF

May 31, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste said that Vietnam Airlines has operated its first flight using Neste MY sustainable aviation fuel.  A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 was refueled with blended sustainable aviation fuel at Changi Airport in Singapore for its return flight to Hanoi, Vietnam on May 27, 2024, Neste said. Neste produced the SAF at its Singapore […]

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PSA says Singapore is ready for methanol bunkering for container vessels at Tuas Port 

PSA says Singapore is ready for methanol bunkering for container vessels at Tuas Port 

May 31, 2024 |

In Singapore, X-Press Feeders, Global Energy Trading Pte Ltd (GET), and PSA Singapore (PSA) said they have successfully completed the first simultaneous methanol bunkering and cargo operation (SIMOPS) in Singapore on May 27, 2024.  The SIMOPS was conducted at the new Tuas Port with the support of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), […]

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Consortium signs MoU to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

Consortium signs MoU to develop green methanol facility in Egypt

May 31, 2024 |

In the United Arab Emirates, AD Ports Group, Transmar and Orascom Construction have signed an MoU for the development of a green methanol storage and export facility in Egypt. The facility will be located in the Suez Canal area. The addition of a facility in this area will provide bunkering solutions for those mainliners who […]

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Neste welcomes the unrestricted sales allowance of 100% renewable diesel in Germany

Neste welcomes the unrestricted sales allowance of 100% renewable diesel in Germany

May 31, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste said it welcomed the allowance of unrestricted sales of paraffinic diesel fuels according to the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard in Germany.  The sales of unblended, 100% renewable diesel has previously only been allowed in specific segments, such as in non-road vehicles and public transportation, Neste said. The approval that has now […]

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HD Hyundai Oilbank’s biofuels gets international certifications

HD Hyundai Oilbank’s biofuels gets international certifications

May 31, 2024 |

In South Korea, Aju Press reported that HD Hyundai Oilbank said its biofuel production technology was accredited with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certifications (ISCC), global standards for recycled and bio-based materials. The report noted that the Korean refiner affiliated with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has produced eco-friendly materials including sustainable aviation fuel and bio […]

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