Biofuels
Digital Feature: Can ships run on biofuel?
This article from ExxonMobil focuses on utilizing biofuels in the shipping sector.
France, Germany urge tougher EU checks on biofuel imports in fraud probe
France and Germany have called on the European Union (EU) to adopt stricter checks on overseas suppliers of biofuel as the EU investigates allegations of fraud in imports from Asia.
Under new program, little to no ethanol will qualify for U.S. aviation fuel credit
Little to no ethanol will qualify for U.S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidies under a new pilot program by President Joe Biden's administration, which toughened climate requirements at the last minute.
Germany approves unrestricted sales allowances of 100% renewable diesel
With this approval, Germany is following other EU countries in which the sale of 100% renewable diesel at public fueling stations has long been permitted.
X-Press Feeders' vessel is the first green methanol refueling in the Port of Singapore
X-Press Feeders, along with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore and PSA Singapore, achieved a historic milestone towards sustainable shipping with the arrival in Singapore and successful refueling of X-Press Feeders’ first dual-fuel vessel. This vessel, the first to dock and refuel with green methanol in the Port of Singapore, underlines the nation's commitment to supporting the transition to renewable fuels in the global maritime industry.
Neste expands its sustainable aviation fuel supply capabilities in Europe in partnership with VTTI
Neste has further expanded its capability to supply sustainable aviation fuel to customers in Europe in cooperation with VTTI, a global leader in energy storage and developer of energy infrastructure.
U.S. biodiesel imports have doubled since 2022
Annual U.S. biodiesel imports doubled from 2022 to 2023 to 33,000 bpd and continued to rise in the first two months of 2024.
Neste enables Vietnam Airlines’ first flight using sustainable aviation fuel
Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier airline of Vietnam, has operated its first flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
Brazil's Raizen launches second-generation ethanol plant, mulls new contracts
Brazil's Raizen inaugurated its second cellulosic ethanol plant as part of a plan in which four more production units will be opened by the 2025/26 harvest.
Verbio commences biorefinery conversion project in Indiana (U.S.)
Verbio has begun converting its South Bend ethanol plant into a cutting-edge biorefinery. With a groundbreaking ceremony, Verbio aims to integrate renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioethanol production through innovative methods.
- Verso Energy awards FEED contract to Rely for the DEZiR eSAF project 11/17
- Iran confirms seizure of tanker with petrochemical cargo headed for Singapore 11/17
- Asian gasoline margin spikes to highest since August 2023 11/14
- Lukoil-Moldova grants free use of airport fuel terminal to government amid U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Croatia rejects Russian vacuum gasoil cargo after U.S. sanctions 11/14
- Bulgaria wins UK sanctions reprieve on refinery, petrol stations 11/14
