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ASTM qualification for methanol as ATJ pathway creates opportunities

ASTM qualification for methanol as ATJ pathway creates opportunities

September 14, 2026 |

In Germany, more than 23,000 large aircraft worldwide consume approximately 350 billion liters of fuel annually and account for about 3 percent of human-caused CO2 emissions. For long-haul flights over 4,000 km in particular, there is no alternative to liquid fuels, as only these provide a sufficiently high energy density. The development of sustainable aviation […]

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ASTM revises fuel oils specs for heating fuel of up to 50% biodiesel blends

ASTM revises fuel oils specs for heating fuel of up to 50% biodiesel blends

April 23, 2026 |

In Washington, National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) applauds the ASTM revision of the specification for fuel oils, ASTM D396, to include grades for fuel blends containing 21% to 50% biodiesel. For retail heating fuel dealers across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and beyond, this is a transformational development. ASTM D396-26a will support equipment compatibility, reliable cold-weather […]

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