Category: Fuels

Praj Industries Executive Chairman Pramod Chaudhari wins the 2022 Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advanced Bioeconomy

Praj Industries Executive Chairman Pramod Chaudhari wins the 2022 Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advanced Bioeconomy

February 9, 2022 |

In Florida, The Daily Digest announced that Praj Industries Executive Chairman Pramod Chaudhari will receive the 2022 William C. Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advanced Bioeconomy, and will give the Holmberg Memorial Address at ABLC 2022, the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference, on March 17, 2022. Dr. Chaudhari becomes the first recipient of the […]

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Kinder Morgan moves forward with renewable diesel hub in Southern California

Kinder Morgan moves forward with renewable diesel hub in Southern California

February 8, 2022 |

In Texas, Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced the receipt of the necessary commercial commitments to move forward with the permitting and construction of a renewable diesel hub in Southern California. Once constructed, the Southern California renewable diesel hub will enable customers to aggregate renewable diesel batches (R99) in the Los Angeles area and move them on […]

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ExxonMobil invests $125M in Global Clean Energy Holdings for up to 25% stake

ExxonMobil invests $125M in Global Clean Energy Holdings for up to 25% stake

February 8, 2022 |

In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. is advancing its renewable diesel production through an agreement with ExxonMobil, which will invest $125 million with an option to acquire up to a 25% equity stake in the company. The investment, outlined in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, will help Global Clean Energy grow […]

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Eni and Milan airports operator expand SAF agreement to include commercial flights

Eni and Milan airports operator expand SAF agreement to include commercial flights

February 8, 2022 |

In Italy, Eni and SEA, the Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate airports operator, have signed an agreement to promote decarbonization initiatives in the aviation sector and accelerate the ecological transition of the two airports. The agreement stems from a collaboration that first began in December 2021 with the supply of biofuels (SAFs) for private flights. […]

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Unifeeder bunkers its first 100% biofuel from VARO

Unifeeder bunkers its first 100% biofuel from VARO

February 8, 2022 |

In the Netherlands, Unifeeder has bunkered its first 100% biofuel from VARO Energy (“VARO”) in the Port of Rotterdam. This is the first biofuel collaboration between Unifeeder and VARO, which supports both companies’ ambition to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of European transportation and improve the environmental impact of the shipping industry. In September 2021, […]

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The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel wants SAF in updated RFS

The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel wants SAF in updated RFS

February 8, 2022 |

In Washington, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), National Air Transportation Association (NATA), and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), on behalf of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide greater opportunities for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as it […]

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Clariant unveils 100% bio-based surfactants and PEGs

Clariant unveils 100% bio-based surfactants and PEGs

February 8, 2022 |

In Germany, Clariant unveiled its new Vita 100% bio-based surfactants and polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to help directly address climate change by helping remove fossil carbon from the value chain. The introduction of 100% bio-based surfactants and PEGs significantly expands Clariant’s Vita designated ingredients. Vita products are based on renewable feedstocks and have at least 98% […]

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NEP switches fleet of outside broadcast trucks to biofuel

NEP switches fleet of outside broadcast trucks to biofuel

February 7, 2022 |

In the UK, NEP has switched its fleet of OB (Outside Broadcast) trucks to be powered by recycled biofuel supplied by Green Biofuels Ltd to further its commitment to combat global climate change. The introduction of GD+ HVO to the NEP UK fleet is a step forward in reducing CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality […]

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TFG Marine supplies Western Bulk with 750MT of B30

TFG Marine supplies Western Bulk with 750MT of B30

February 7, 2022 |

In Switzerland, Western Bulk has taken delivery of its first carbon offset bio-blend bunker fuel (B30) from TFG Marine Pte. TFG Marine supplied 750 mt of B30 VLSFO bunker fuel to the Beks Ceyda bulk carrier in the Port of Rotterdam, with the full lifecycle emissions from the production, supply and consumption of the B30 […]

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Bioenergy consumption in Australia falls despite 7% increase in renewables

Bioenergy consumption in Australia falls despite 7% increase in renewables

February 7, 2022 |

In Australia, since 2020, Savvy’s new report on Australian energy consumption shows people spent more time at home and many are now permanently working from there. Therefore, energy consumption has switched from commercial (which dropped -3.1%) to residential usage (increasing 2.7%). In 2019-20 Australia’s total energy consumption fell -2.9% overall, mainly due to the repercussions […]

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