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Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute launches at the University of York

Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute launches at the University of York

October 19, 2022 |

In the UK, to advance and promote the development and commercialisation of renewable chemistry, sustainable biochemicals company Circa Group has launched the Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute at the University of York’s Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence (GCCE) in the UK. The Circa Renewable Chemistry Institute is a new industrial innovation hub, tasked with supporting customer […]

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Ethanol production jumps 9% while stocks increase 3.2%

Ethanol production jumps 9% while stocks increase 3.2%

October 19, 2022 |

In Washington, according to Energy Information Adminstration data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending October 14, ethanol production spiked 9.0percent to a ten-week high of 1.016 million b/d, equivalent to 42.67 million gallons daily. Production was 7.3percent less than the same week last year and 0.2percent above the five-year average for […]

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China Eastern Airlines receives new A320neo with 5% SAF

China Eastern Airlines receives new A320neo with 5% SAF

October 19, 2022 |

In China, Airbus has opened a new sustainable aviation chapter in China as an A320neo for China Eastern Airlines – powered by a five percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) fuel blend – took off for the first time from its Airbus Delivery Centre in Tianjin. The SAF for the delivery flights in China is produced […]

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University of Waterloo researchers develop CO2 to fuel and chemicals technology

University of Waterloo researchers develop CO2 to fuel and chemicals technology

October 19, 2022 |

In Canada, new technology developed at the University of Waterloo could make a significant difference in the fight against climate change by affordably converting harmful carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels and other valuable chemicals on an industrial scale. Outlined in a study published in the journal Nature Energy, the system yields 10 times more carbon […]

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India’s oil minister warns of water intensity of sugarcane-based ethanol

India’s oil minister warns of water intensity of sugarcane-based ethanol

October 19, 2022 |

In India, counter to what the transportation minister has been pushing—that the sugar industry should focus on ethanol rather than sugar production—the Hindu Business Line newspaper reports that the oil minister says sugar producers should look to diversify their ethanol feedstocks due to sugarcane’s water intensity. He said that waste-based feedstocks were preferred to sugarcane […]

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About 95% of H1 2022 ethanol was transported via rail

About 95% of H1 2022 ethanol was transported via rail

October 18, 2022 |

In Washington, the Energy Information Administration reports fuel ethanol is second only to coal as the most-transported fuel by rail. According to its Petroleum Supply Monthly, 95% of all U.S. fuel ethanol deliveries between regions in the first half of 2022 were by rail. The majority of the U.S. capacity to produce fuel ethanol (94%) […]

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Orbex scores $45M in Series C funding round

Orbex scores $45M in Series C funding round

October 18, 2022 |

In the UK, UK-based spaceflight company Orbex has secured £40.4 million for its Series C funding round, led by a new investor, the Scottish National Investment Bank. The new round of funding will allow the company to scale up its resources as it counts down to the first vertical launch from UK soil, as well […]

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New study shows nationwide year-round E15 could save billions

New study shows nationwide year-round E15 could save billions

October 18, 2022 |

In Washington, Growth Energy released a study conducted by ABF Economics that found that nationwide access to E15, a 15 percent ethanol blended fuel, could save drivers billions in annual fuel costs, create new jobs, and return billions to the U.S. economy. Specifically, the data show that a nationwide transition to E15 would: ·      Save […]

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TUI and Cepsa team on SAF production and supply

TUI and Cepsa team on SAF production and supply

October 18, 2022 |

In Germany, TUI and Cepsa have signed a collaboration agreement to promote the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). These fuels will be produced from circular raw materials such as used cooking oils, non-food animal waste or biodegradable waste from various industries, and will make it possible to reduce aircraft emissions by up […]

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4AIR to support Southwest Airlines with SAF inventory accounting and documentation services

4AIR to support Southwest Airlines with SAF inventory accounting and documentation services

October 18, 2022 |

In Massachusetts, 4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in aviation, announced that it will provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) inventory accounting and documentation services for Southwest Airlines. In October 2021, the carrier announced a series of near-term goals, actions, and initiatives in support of a 10-year plan to maintain carbon […]

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