In Portugal, European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €430 m loan for the construction of two key projects aimed at transforming Galp’s Sines Refinery, making a crucial contribution for the decarbonization of heavy-duty road transport and aviation. Galp is developing the Biofuels unit, already at a construction stage, in partnership with Japan’s Mitsui, as […]
In Thailand, on Monday, Bangchak Corporation delivered the first load of B24 Marine Biofuel. A total of 470 metric tons (MT), produced at Bangchak Sriracha Refinery, was supplied to the IRIS LEADER (NYK LINE) at Laem Chabang Port, Sriracha, Chonburi.B24 BSRC has been certified under the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) standard for […]
In Washington, the Energy Information Administration reports ethanol stocks reached a nearly five year high last week at 27.571 million barrels, up 1.353 million barrels from the week prior as cold temperatures across the country cut ethanol demand. Ethanol production fell slightly, down 3,000 bpd compared to the week prior, at 1.081 million but it […]
In the UK, Future Biogas and AstraZeneca announced that the UK’s first unsubsidized biomethane plant dedicated to fuelling the life sciences sector is operational. Located in Gonerby Moor, Lincolnshire, the plant will provide clean heat for all of AstraZeneca’s R&D and manufacturing in the UK, supporting sustainable production of medicines. The plant, which will operate […]
In Norway, Furetank has completed its first bunkering of 200 metric tons of ISCC certified Bio-LNG, in collaboration with environmental commodity trader STX Group and Molgas. As tanker vessel Fure Viken embarks on its next journey powered by a fuel solution rapidly gaining traction, Furetank recognizes competitive advantages in heightened EU environmental requirements. Anchored outside […]
In South Korea, LG Chem is entering the global market with eco-friendly raw materials derived from vegetable oils. The company announced on the 13th that it will commence the production of bio-acrylic acid in the second quarter of this year. Production capacity shall ramp up to 100 metric tons (MT) of prototype annually. Bio-acrylic acid […]
In Washington, American Petroleum Institute last week joined with fuel marketers and retailers, biofuels producers, and agriculture stakeholders in recognizing the critical role liquid fuels serve in the American economy. In a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, the organizations urged the agency to fully leverage the Renewable Fuel Standard to support […]
In California, a team at Stanford has developed a powerful yet low-energy way to trap atmospheric CO2 using heated minerals. Stanford University chemists have developed a practical and affordable way to permanently remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to combat global warming. Their new process uses heat to modify common minerals, turning them into […]
In Luxembourg, leaders of the U.S. ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry expressed disappointment in Tuesday’s decision by the General Court of the European Union to dismiss a challenge against the ReFuelEU Aviation regulations brought by European biofuel producers. The court ruled that ePURE and Pannonia Bio did not have a legal right to bring […]
In Australia, Neste MY Renewable Diesel has helped fuel Rio Tinto’s Pilbara iron ore operations for the first time, with the completion of a successful trial of biofuel across its network of Western Australian ports, railways and mines. The trial, the first of its kind for Rio Tinto in Australia, was conducted in partnership with […]
