In Washington, Growth Energy released a new report examining the potential climate benefits of a nationwide transition from the standard E10 to an E15 blend. The report was authored by Air Improvement Resource, Inc. (AIR), a leading research firm in the area of mobile source emissions modeling and technology, at the request of Growth Energy. “Based on our analysis, we estimate that […]
In France, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo launches the Cargo SAF Program, enabling freight forwarders and shippers to reduce the shipments’ carbon footprint. By participating in this program, customers are investing in the development and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), thereby contributing to a cleaner future for air transport. This is the first […]
In Michigan, VERBIO North America Corp (VNA) announced the formation of VERBIO Farm Services LLC (VFS) as the company progresses towards the successful startup of its Renewable Natural Gas production facility located in Nevada, Iowa. The facility has been under construction since early 2019, following VNA’s late 2018 purchase of the former DuPont cellulosic ethanol […]
In New York state, Platts reports D4 RINs rallied to a three-year high late last week to just over $1 each on the back of stronger CBOT soybean oil futures. Without the Environmental Protection Agency announcing what the blending mandate will be for 2021, the industry as well as obligated parties have been left in […]
In the Philippines, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $2.5 million technical assistance (TA) to support advanced biofuel development in India. The grant is funded from the Asia Clean Energy Fund, financed by the Government of Japan under the Clean Energy Financing Partnership Facility, and the Republic of Korea’s e-Asia and Knowledge Partnership […]
In Germany, Porsche, Siemens Energy and a lineup of international companies are developing and implementing a pilot project in Chile that is expected to yield the world’s first integrated, commercial, industrial-scale plant for making synthetic climate-neutral fuels (eFuels). In the pilot phase, around 130,000 liters of eFuels will be produced as early as 2022. In two […]
In Singapore, Argus has launched the first renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices for Asia as well for US west coast markets. These prices are designed to meet the growing need for greater transparency in renewable fuel markets as countries in the region seek to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The new Argus […]
In the UK, Hypnos has pioneered another ground-breaking carbon neutral innovation which could help with carbon reduction efforts across the bed and furniture industry thanks to its newly created sustainable bed and mattress packaging. After 18 months of intensive research and development, Hypnos has successfully developed another industry first by creating a new recyclable, eco-friendly […]
In Minnesota, Cargill, IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) and Axens are joining forces to further develop and scale bio-based acrylic acid. The collaboration leverages Cargill’s experience with bio-based materials, IFPEN’s expertise in the field of catalyst and bioprocess development, and Axens’ catalyst manufacturing and industrial scale-up design process. The effort will focus on commercializing the Procter […]
In the UAE, Emirates welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning, powered by a blend of conventional jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel. The delivery flight for the newest member of the […]
