In the Ukraine, GrainTrade reports soybean oil prices fell by nearly 17% on the week on the Chicago Board of Trade as a result of the Environmental Protection Agency only raising biodiesel blending by 1% over the next three years, together with the EPA also approving canola as an approved biodiesel feedstock. Prices are now […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post newspaper reports that Energy Absolute is exploring Sustainable Aviation Fuel production from palm oil. EA has been producing biodiesel for nearly two decades, currently at 800,000 liters per day, and believes it is ready to take the next step into SAF. In addition to biodiesel from palm oil, it also […]
In Belgium, researchers from Biorizon co-initiator VITO and chemical company Kaneka Belgium joined forces to conduct research to create a lignin-based polymer that outperformed its fossil-based counterpart in terms of thermal stability and UV-blocking properties. Kaneka liquid polymers are widely recognized as the premium choice of base resins for producing high-quality sealants, adhesives, and coatings. […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the president has asked his government to create a mechanism allowing for the rollout of B35. Currently, the country blends 30% biodiesel and has been running trials on 40% biodiesel to facilitate future higher blends. The aim is for the country to further reduce its fossil fuel imports while ensuring high […]
In Japan, in May 2022, Axens have demonstrated the successful start-up of the first ethanol-to-ethylene pilot plant based on Axens Atol technology with Sumitomo Chemical, which is going on the waste-to-polyolefins project in Japan. At full rollout, this project will attain the production of waste-based polyolefin at industrial scale, representing a step forward towards a […]
In Texas, CEMEX USA announced that as part of its Future in Action program aimed at cutting CO2 emissions throughout its value chain, the company has been awarded a $3.7 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy in collaboration with non-profit research institute RTI International. Other partners on the project include SLB, a […]
In Washington, the U.S. Canola Association (USCA) applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s determination that canola oil-derived renewable diesel and related biofuels qualify as “advanced biofuels” under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. This is good news for canola growers, renewable fuel producers, consumers, and the environment. In March 2020, the USCA petitioned the EPA […]
In New York state, JetBlue and Fidelis New Energy, LLC announced a memorandum of understanding to provide JetBlue at least 92 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from Fidelis’ Grön Fuels GigaSystem at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana. This SAF is expected to be delivered over the five-year term with a […]
In France, TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the delivery of more than one million cubic meters/800,000 metric tons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by TotalEnergies to Air France-KLM Group airlines over the 10-year period from 2023. This sustainable aviation fuel will be produced by TotalEnergies at its biorefineries. It […]
In Montana, the Electric Great Falls reports Cascade County Commissioners have approved $275 million in revenue bonds to support the Calumet transition of its oil refinery to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, known as Montana Renewables. The commissioners decided in February to seek the bonds for the project. The transition has already been completed […]
