Biofuels
Italy's Eni and LG Chem team up for biorefinery in South Korea
The sustainable mobility unit of Italy's Eni and petrochemicals maker LG Chem have teamed up to explore the potential development of a biorefinery in South Korea.
Cargill to boost biodiesel production through acquisition of Granol's soy crushers in Brazil
The U.S. company last month announced a binding offer to buy the soy crushing plants as it looks to boost biodiesel production and expand operations in the world's biggest soy producer.
EU lawmakers approve binding green fuel targets for aviation
The European Parliament adopted a deal to set binding targets for airlines in Europe to increase their use of SAF.
Historic SAF delivery arrives in Copenhagen – growing demand in Danish aviation
To meet growing demand for SAF from airlines, DCC & Shell Aviation Denmark are now, for the first time in Denmark, establishing a large inventory of bio-based aviation fuel, SAF.
USDA to adjust GHG model to help ethanol get aviation fuel subsidy
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $400,000 to adjust a federal greenhouse gas emissions model to ensure that aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol is eligible for hefty subsidies.
Korean Air introduces Cargo SAF Program
Korean Air will launch a program to use SAF for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders.
Several injured in blast at ethanol biofuel plant in Illinois (U.S.)
Several employees were injured at an Archer-Daniels-Midland facility in Decatur, Illinois, after an explosion within its processing complex.
India makes clean energy push at G20 with global biofuel alliance
India announced the launch of a global biofuel alliance at a G20 summit in New Delhi to boost the use of cleaner fuels.
Shipping could face shortage of carbon-neutral fuel by 2030, DNV says
An expected shortfall in the availability of carbon-neutral fuel means the shipping industry should widen its scope to include onboard carbon capture and nuclear options.
Gunvor partners with Varo on $600-MM bio-jet fuel site in Rotterdam
Refiner and trader Varo Energy plans to build a new SAF manufacturing facility at Gunvor's Rotterdam refinery with a $600-MM investment which will meet up to 7% of the EU's 2030 SAF target
- Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology 6/16
- MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan 6/16
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol 6/16
- Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia) 6/16
- Syensqo signs carbon fiber composites recycling contract with Fairmat 6/16
- OCI Global receives U.S. regulatory approval for the sale of its global methanol business to Methanex Corp. 6/16
