In Peru, La Republica newspaper reports Heaven Petroleum Operators (HPO) company, led by Samir Abudayeh, who registered several visits to the Government Palace and won a $74 million tender after meeting with President Pedro Castillo in October 2021, stopped delivering the biodiesel product as of February 16, 2022. According to a report issued by Panorama […]
In Sweden, SAS now offers a punch card, Travel Pass Biofuel, for corporate customers who regularly travel to the same destination and want fossil free fuel for their flights included. With Travel Pass Biofuel the customers get a discounted, prepaid punch card where 100% biofuel is always included, to reduce the environmental impact of their […]
In Argentina, Diario26 reports that the government has lifted the temporary export ban on soy oil and meal in response to concerns regarding impacts of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has instead increased export retentions on the two products to 33% from the previous 31%. Retentions on biodiesel were also increased by 1%, but […]
In Michigan, newly published Michigan State University research details how switchgrass can mitigate effects of climate change when grown on marginal land — agricultural land of little value. For farmers, it may also provide economic returns in these otherwise unproductive spaces. Lignocellulosic biofuels, which are made from plant biomass, are one of the only current […]
In Washington, more than 1,000 farmers, workers in the ethanol industry, and other biofuel supporters sent a clear message to President Biden on Friday: The solution to record-high gas prices is to immediately allow broader use of lower-cost ethanol blends like E15. “Simply allowing gasoline blenders to sell E15 year-round would instantly help moderate prices at […]
In Singapore, Anglo American has successfully completed a sea trial using biofuel blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO), reducing carbon emissions by approximately 10%. The trial further demonstrates the potential for sustainable biofuel to be used as a ‘drop-in’ fuel, improving its viability to help reduce emissions in the shipping sector. The fuel […]
In the UK, DB Cargo UK has successfully trialed the use of 100% renewable Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as it continues to look for new and innovative ways to power its fleet and decarbonize its operations. Ground-breaking tests have been taking place at the company’s load bank facility at Toton Traction Maintenance Depot in Nottinghamshire […]
In Spain, Europa Press reports Vueling and Grupo Mediterránea have implemented a circular system that transforms the oil from the airline’s canteen into biodiesel. The fuel is said to have 90% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than fossil diesel. Geoli is in charge of collecting and managing the oil, which gives these materials to two refineries. […]
In Missouri, Twain Financial Partners recently announced its commitment to fund $1 billion in renewable energy projects over the next three years. Twain’s investment will provide capital to accelerate renewables development across the U.S. with key development partners. Twain’s clean energy platform offers single-source funding – providing all capital needed – for developers with renewable […]
In West Virginia, Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla fats, oils and grease (FOG) and used cooking oil (UCO) separation and processing system, is partnering with LEND Environmental to accelerate recycling of used cooking oil and grease trap waste across southern California. The companies will set up additional locations to separate the waste input […]
