In the Netherlands, SHV Energy, the world’s largest LPG distributor, and provides LNG and bioLPG to people without access to the grid, has joined the KLM Corporate BioFuel Program (KCBP). In so doing, SHV Energy will reduce its headquarters’ CO2 emissions by 50%. Additionally, the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has extended its participation […]
In Canada, LuminUltra, the microbial monitoring specialist, has highlighted important concerns over the quality of some compliant fuels as the shipping industry gears up towards meeting the International Maritime Organization’s sulfur cap, which enters into force in January. Commenting on the blending of biodiesel with HSFO and distillates, which go towards reducing the amount of […]
In Australia, Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry. With actions starting from today, the national carrier will: Immediately double the number of flights being offset Cap net emissions from 2020 onwards Invest A$50 million over 10 years […]
In India, the Economic Times newspaper reports that the government has given Indian Oil Company the environmental green light to go ahead with its planned 2G ethanol plant located near the company’s Panipat oil refinery. The 100,000 liter per day, $107 million facility is meant to double farmers income as well as significantly reduce crop […]
In France, Reuters reports that on the back of competition from cheaper biodiesel imports, Avril is looking to potentially sell two of its biodiesel production assets as it looks to revamp the business unit. It is also going to stop importing palm oil as feedstock in line with European and French laws prohibiting its use […]
In Brazil, Platts reports that National Petroleum Agency data shows production for both ethanol and biodiesel rose in September. With the B11 mandate in place since September 1, biodiesel production rose to 482.3 million liters, nearly 16% higher on the year and 11% higher than the record set in August. Sugar mills produced 4.20 billion […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that modest per-hectare yields and a small production area led to the smallest rapeseed harvest in the EU in 13 years. EU imports have already just about doubled. The dry autumn of 2018 thwarted many a farmer’s sowing plans and led to the smallest EU rapeseed area in more than 10 […]
In Canada, Xebec Adsorption Inc. said that renewable energy project developer and operator Asja Ambiente Italia SpA is in the final construction phase of its 11.2 MW landfill gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant in Genoa, Italy. It is Italy’s first landfill gas upgrading to RNG plant. Scheduled completion date is end of […]
In California, the Beyond Sausage Sandwich is now offered at Dunkin’ locations nationwide at participating locations, two months ahead of their original launch schedule. The Beyond Sausage Sandwich uses Beyond Meat’s plant-based sausage patty. Originally launched in New York City, Dunkin’ has expanded the Beyond Sausage Sandwich starting this weekend and offered free samples of […]
In the United Kingdom, Bonnhoff Buchenhof Bioenergie (Bonnhoff) has reduced their fuel consumption by 5.7% and achieved an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (% CO2-equivalent) through the installation of Bowman Power Group Ltd’s (Bowman) Electric Turbo Compounding (ETC) technology. Bowman’s ETC technology recovers otherwise wasted heat energy from an engine’s exhaust and converts it […]
