In Malaysia, Eni, Euglena and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) announced that they are jointly studying the possibility of developing and operating a biorefinery in the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC), one of the largest integrated refinery and petrochemical developments in Southeast Asia. The three parties are currently carrying out technical and economic feasibility assessments for the […]
In Sweden, Alfa Laval has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of CVR Energy, Inc. to supply processing systems for feedstock pre-treatment, part of a strategic investment in the refinery supporting CVR’s expansion into renewable biofuel production. Alfa Laval will supply pre-treatment systems, consisting of various equipment such as separators, heat exchangers, pumps and […]
In Washington, the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has launched Carbon Matchmaker, an online information resource to connect users across the carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) supply chains. Carbon Matchmaker will: · Enable a teaming mechanism to support geographically diverse CCUS/CDR projects across the United States. · Increase […]
In Oregon, Willamette Week newspaper reports that there are concerns about biodiesel availability following Portland’s decision to switch all medium and heavy vehicles in the city to biodiesel, yet Neste has recently purchased SeQuential and will end biodiesel production just prior to closing of the sale in the next month. Instead, SeQuential will supply used […]
In Washington, Iowa’s WCMY radio reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell to 1.061 million barrels a day last week due to continued pressure on crush margins. Crush margins have fallen to the lowest level this year, according to analysis from Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development. Even though production […]
In the UK, Ship and Bunker reports that World Fuel Services, through its subsidiary Gib Fuels, has begun bunkering biofuels in Gibraltar in conjunction with GoodFuels. The first bio-bunkering took place in October, supplying renewable diesel to a Norwegian cruise lines vessel. GoodFuels recently supplied 100% marine biofuel to an Aida cruise ship. Cruise lines […]
In Malaysia, Xinhua news agency reports that analysts expect crude palm oil prices to remain steady through the first quarter of next year thanks to a seasonally low production cycle and exceptional rains that are expected to continue through January. On the supply side, Indonesia’s stocks are thought to have fallen sharply recently, helping to […]
In New Zealand, Reuters reported that Air New Zealand has partnered with four aircraft makers with the aim of developing zero-emission demonstrator flights by 2026, using electric, green hydrogen and hybrid technologies. New Zealand said it will work with Eviation, Beta, VoltAero and Cranfield Aerospace and sign a statement of intent to order, aiming to […]
In Georgia, LanzaJet joined government officials, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate a major construction milestone at the LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels facility in Soperton, Georgia. LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels is the world’s first ethanol-based alcohol-to-jet sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production plant. Construction will be completed in 2023 with commission and startup beginning next year. […]
In Germany, DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening the next chapter of greener transport in air freight. With immediate effect, customers can choose Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and independent of the type of aircraft or airline used. Via virtual allocation […]
