Category: Fuels

Iberdrola and Foresa announce first renewable methanol project in Galicia

Iberdrola and Foresa announce first renewable methanol project in Galicia

September 27, 2022 |

In Spain, Iberdrola and Foresa take a step forward to lead the production of green methanol in Spain. Both companies, in their commitment to promote a sustainable energy transition, have joined forces to act as a key agent in the transformation of the industrial fabric of our country. To this end, they are promoting renewable […]

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Shetland fish processor opts for biodiesel production from waste

Shetland fish processor opts for biodiesel production from waste

September 27, 2022 |

In the UK, Shetland News reports SEM Energy has received permission to produce biodiesel from up to 3500 tons of fish processing waste per year. The company aims to produce biodiesel will utilize  leftover solids as fertilizer. The company is also seeking permits to expand.

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Toyota to launch its FFV in India on Wednesday

Toyota to launch its FFV in India on Wednesday

September 27, 2022 |

In India, Mint reports that the transportation minister will unveil on Wednesday the long-awaited ethanol flex-fuel car manufactured by Toyota, the first to become available in the Indian market, as part of a test project. Other companies are in the process of developing FFVs for the Indian market, but it will take time before any […]

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Brazilian ethanol production rises slightly during H1 September

Brazilian ethanol production rises slightly during H1 September

September 27, 2022 |

In Brazil, Reuters reports UNICA data shows ethanol production rose 2% during H1 September compared to the last half of August at 2.12 billion liters. Sugar production rose significantly by more than 12% to 2.86 million metric tons as mills continued to shift their production away from ethanol in response to pre-election gas price cuts […]

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Northeast Biodiesel to launch at last on October 1

Northeast Biodiesel to launch at last on October 1

September 27, 2022 |

In Massachusetts, after several stops and starts as well as a request by the board to liquidate and shifting biomass-based blending credits, Northeast Biodiesel is ready to launch on October 1 following a last round of $1.364 million in fundraising over the past year. The new facility will produce 1.75 million gallon per year from […]

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Reuters withdraws article claiming ethanol plants pollute more than oil refineries

Reuters withdraws article claiming ethanol plants pollute more than oil refineries

September 26, 2022 |

In Washington, Reuters has withdrawn a controversial story published on September 8 that claimed US ethanol plants, including some that were specifically called out, had higher carbon emissions than oil refineries. The news agency said in its official withdrawal that it was flawed interpretation of data that was the problem, leading to inaccurate reporting regarding […]

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Environmentalists slam use of US wood pellets for bioenergy in new report

Environmentalists slam use of US wood pellets for bioenergy in new report

September 26, 2022 |

In the UK, environmentalists have released a report alleging that “Global demand for wood pellets to burn for biomass energy – primarily in the UK and Europe – is devastating forests in the Southeast United States,” and cite what they describe as “damaging logging practices used by Enviva” in the report, which can be downloaded here. The report […]

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Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team concludes successful HVO100 trial

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team concludes successful HVO100 trial

September 26, 2022 |

In Germany, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team recently concluded a trial in the use of biofuels in our 16 Mercedes Actros Gigaspace race trucks for the final three races of the European season. As part of our drive to further reduce our CO2 emissions and achieve verified Net Zero by 2030, the trial was designed […]

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Givaudan and LanzaTech NZ team on fragrance ingredients development

Givaudan and LanzaTech NZ team on fragrance ingredients development

September 26, 2022 |

In Illinois, Givaudan, a global industry leader in the world of scent and beauty, and LanzaTech NZ, Inc. have announced a collaboration for the development of sustainable fragrance ingredients from renewable carbon. Renewable carbon is carbon that avoids or substitutes the use of additional fossil carbon. Examples include carbon from CO2 and carbon recycling. Multiple […]

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Rolls-Royce releases mtu rail engines that can run on HVO

Rolls-Royce releases mtu rail engines that can run on HVO

September 26, 2022 |

In Germany, Rolls-Royce is taking a significant step towards even more climate-friendly rail transport with the release of mtu rail engines for use with sustainable fuels. With synthetic diesel fuels of the EN15940 standard, CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 100 percent compared to fossil diesel. Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), […]

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