In the UK, following engagement with National Farmers Union Scotland, and other stakeholders, Petroineos have announced they will reduce the volume of biodiesel in their fuel. Petroineos, the only crude oil refinery in Scotland, have decided that they will reduce the volume of biofuel blended into their fuel while they continue to investigate the cause […]
In Brazil, BP and Bunge announced that they have completed the formation of BP Bunge Bioenergia, the Brazilian bioenergy joint venture that combines their Brazilian bioenergy and sugarcane ethanol businesses. BP Bunge Bioenergia is now the second largest operator by effective crushing capacity in the Brazilian bioethanol market. Mario Lindenhayn from BP will be the […]
In India, Cogencis news agency reports that the country’s commerce ministry has rejected the US’s attempts at a lower duty on denatured ethanol, which currently attracts 150% duty. The ministry said the duty rate was important in order to protect domestic sugar mills, the potable ethanol industry and farmers. The country is investing heavily through […]
In Canada, Bombardier announced that it received an inaugural shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Montreal facilities, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable flying. This step is the first in the company’s plan to secure long-term partnerships with fuel suppliers to deploy SAF to all of its facilities as worldwide supply becomes […]
In Maine, local press reports that after delay upon delay, the Fiberight facility in Hampden finally began accepting organic waste in early November from the 100 communities it has contracts with and has begun to produce biogas, although the gas isn’t yet at high enough quality to sell it. The company is also now able […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Post newspaper reports that the government’s B30 road trials have been completed successfully, paving the way for roll out of the fuel on January 1 as planned. The tests saw 11 vehicles drive 50,000 kilometers, all showing “relatively similar” results across the different cars and engines when it comes to fuel […]
Renewable Fuels Association reports that ethanol production increased 26,000 barrels per day (b/d), or 2.5%, to 1.059 million b/d—equivalent to 44.48 million gallons daily. The four-week average ethanol production rate rose by 1.4% to 1.034 million b/d, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.85 billion gallons, but was still 2.1% lower than the year-ago level. […]
In Finland, Stora Enso entered into a strategic collaboration with HS Manufacturing Group, producer of plant-based barrier coatings, to develop Stora Enso’s formed fiber offering. Stora Enso will leverage HSMG’s PROTĒAN technology for food contact packaging applications. The technology offers a biodegradable and recyclable additive that gives fiber-based packaging water-, grease- and oil-resistant properties. Stora […]
In Germany, the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) published their 8th annual report on the evaluation and progress of biomass fuels and biofuels in Germany, and also on the flow of goods to other countries. This Evaluation and Progress Report intends to inform both the interested public and experts on the development and […]
In Canada, Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. entered into a Supply of Services Agreement with Canadian Pacific, which entitles Cielo to receive scrap rail ties from CP to use as feedstock in the production of high-grade renewable fuels, in one of its future follow-on waste to energy green refineries. Over the past approximately 18 months, Cielo […]
