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RFA calls on US leaders to highlight biofuel industry’s role in fighting climate change at COP28

RFA calls on US leaders to highlight biofuel industry’s role in fighting climate change at COP28

November 29, 2023 |

In the UAE, leaders from around the world convene this week in the United Arab Emirates to kick off the 2023 United Nations climate change conference (COP28), the Renewable Fuels Association is calling on U.S. delegates at the event to “prominently highlight the U.S. biofuels industry’s remarkable contributions to the fight against global climate change.” […]

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Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team perform using SAF

Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team perform using SAF

November 28, 2023 |

In Australia, during the Williamtown Air Show in Australia, the Roulettes, the Royal Australian Air Force’s aerobatic display team, performed a first public display using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. This is an important first step for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as it looks at how it can reduce its environmental impact by using […]

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Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

November 28, 2023 |

In Texas, Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project, focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks. The proposed project, located in East Texas, plans to produce a combination of renewable diesel and SAF at a production capacity of 3,000 bbl/d. The project will contribute […]

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Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

November 28, 2023 |

In the UK, Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the switch to clean biofuels. This latest innovation – arising from a productive and […]

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Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

November 28, 2023 |

In Norway, recently, the first 80 kilograms of biocarbon was successfully produced as part of the hot commissioning of Vow Green Metals’ early production line at Hønefoss, marking a major milestone for the project. With its production capacity of 2,500 tons, the early production line will accelerate Vow Green Metals’ commercial operations by enabling the […]

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RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

November 28, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has partnered with the Girls Auto Clinic to lead the way in bringing ethanol education and promotion to a new and growing audience: women who are actively interested in auto purchasing, maintenance, and repair. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Patrice Banks, Girls Auto Clinic builds and provides tools to drive knowledge […]

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ACXBiofuels launches live trading of HVO, SAF and UCO

ACXBiofuels launches live trading of HVO, SAF and UCO

November 28, 2023 |

In Singapore, ADGM based ACX Ltd., part of the ACX Group, announced the start of live trading on its groundbreaking biofuels electronic physical trading platform, ACXBiofuels, as part of its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regulated Recognized Investment Exchange (RIE), allowing market participants to facilitate trading in biodiesel, Renewable Diesel (HVO), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) […]

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Greasezilla launches Greasezilla Fuel to handle trading

Greasezilla launches Greasezilla Fuel to handle trading

November 28, 2023 |

In West Virginia, Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla FOG (fats, oils & grease) separation and processing system, announces the creation of Greasezilla Fuel to manage the sale of brown grease on behalf of Greasezilla clients. Greasezilla Fuel adds to Downey Ridge’s offerings with a comprehensive service plan that arranges picks up, transport, and […]

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Review shows Brazil’s role in sugarcane for biofuels growing exponentially

Review shows Brazil’s role in sugarcane for biofuels growing exponentially

November 28, 2023 |

In Brazil, publications on sugarcane have increased exponentially since 2006 worldwide, and Brazil has had more articles published on the topic than any other country in the period, according to a review in BioEnergy Research. The number of articles on the subject averaged about five per year between 1999 and 2006 but had reached 327 by 2021. Brazil […]

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ZeroAvia scores $116M Series C funding

ZeroAvia scores $116M Series C funding

November 27, 2023 |

In the UK, ZeroAvia announced that it has completed its Series C funding round at a total of $116 m. The UK Infrastructure Bank joins the round as a cornerstone-level investor alongside co-leads Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) as announced in September, with the Series C round set to accelerate […]

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