Neste enables Cargolux to use SAF at Luxembourg Airport
By Neste Corp.
June 13, 2023
Cargolux became the first airline to uplift SAF at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel was supplied to the airport's fuel storage using NATO's Central European Pipeline System.
The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on June 13 agreeing to extend the June 14 deadline to issue the final Renewable Fuel Standard “set� rule by one week, to June 21.
U.S. Forest Service is investing a combined $43 million in 123 projects through the Community Wood Grants and Wood Innovations Grants programs, which promote innovation in wood products and renewable wood energy economies.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on June 13 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023, a bipartisan bill that aims to identify the standards required to meet the definition of SAF at the FAA.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2023-'24 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released June 9. The forecasts for soybean planted area, yields and season-average prices were also unchanged.
Eco-Energy, Xpansiv launch voluntary GHG reduction certificates
By Eco-Energy
June 08, 2023
Xpansiv on June 6 announced the launch of the Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC), a voluntary renewable fuel certificate representing the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction from the use of renewable biofuels.
Neste helps Swedish airport, airline fuel flights with SAF
By Neste Corp.
June 08, 2023
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport in the southwestern part of Sweden, will be the first airport in the world to offer only blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all aircraft refueling at the airport. The SAF will be provided by Neste.
Clean Fuels, RFS stakeholders urge Biden to increase BBD RVOs
By Clean Fuels Alliance America
June 08, 2023
The Clean Fuels Alliance America and 75 industry stakeholders delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, urging him to ensure that the U.S. EPA substantially increases the biomass-based diesel (BBD) and advanced biofuels RVOs in the RFS "set" rule.
Clean Energy inks new fueling agreements
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
June 08, 2023
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of RNG fuel, has announced a slew of new deals with several well-known consumer brands and some of the nation's largest and most environmentally-conscious transit agencies.
IATA: SAF production set for growth, needs policy support
By International Air Transport Association
June 07, 2023
The IATA announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million metric tons) by 2028, with SAF comprising a portion of that growing capacity.
Air Canada fuels Montreal to Amsterdam flight with SAF
By Air Canada
June 07, 2023
Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights on June 3, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. The airline is also expanding its partnership with Neste to incorporate SAF into some of its Amsterdam flights.
TotalEnergies steps up SAF production in France
By TotalEnergies
June 07, 2023
Ahead of the Paris Air Show held in Le Bourget, TotalEnergies is stepping up production of SAF and low carbon energies of its Grandpuits site in France. The company is doubling SAF production capacity to 285,000 tons.
A public comment period on a proposed U.K. SAF mandate is set to close June 22. The mandate, proposed by the U.K. Department of Transport in late March, would require jet fuel suppliers to blend SAF into aviation fuel starting in 2025.
Neste: Rio Tinto mining site transitions to renewable diesel
By Neste Corp.
June 06, 2023
Neste has partnered with Rio Tinto to help the company transition all of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at the U.S. Borax mine in Boron, California. The partnership helps Rio Tinto reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet.
Aemetis Biogas generates RINs, files California LCFS pathway
By Aemetis Inc.
June 06, 2023
Aemetis Inc. announced June 5 that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary generated federal D3 RINs from the EPA under the RFS for the first time and has filed to California LCFS credits for RNG that was delivered to customers starting in late May.
California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieve carbon negativity
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
June 06, 2023
NGVAmerica and RNG Coalition on June 6 announced that California fleets fueled with bio-CNG achieved carbon-negativity in their transportation operations last calendar year for the third straight year.
The USDA is holding a series of webinars to help organizations learn how to apply for a combined $11 billion it plans to award through two programs that support the deployment of clean and renewable energy, including eligible biomass projects.
The DOE has released its U.S. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap, which addresses both the potential to produce hydrogen from biomass and biogas and the growing need for hydrogen feedstock in advanced biofuels production, particularly SAF.
UK first SAF handling terminal to be developed on Teesside
By Navigator Terminals
June 05, 2023
Navigator Terminals and alfanar will enter a joint FEED study to determine the key scope for the U.K.'s first SAF handling terminal that will be located on North Tees to transport feedstock and handle the production volumes from alfanar's plant.
Global Clean Energy wins USDA grant for camelina project
By Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc.
June 01, 2023
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. and the USDA have signed a contract for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for their Climate-Smart Camelina project. With the signing, work can officially begin on the $30 million pilot project.
Qatar signs deal with Shell for SAF supply at Amsterdam airport
By Qatar Airways
June 01, 2023
Qatar Airways has signed a deal with Shell to source 3,000 metric tons of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. It encompasses the existing jet fuel contract with Shell at Amsterdam which will now see Qatar Airways using a 5 percent SAF blend.
NOVA, Nopetro partner on RNG
By NOVA Infrastructure
June 01, 2023
NOVA Infrastructure, a middle-market infrastructure investment firm, on May 31 announced that it has partnered with Nopetro Energy to create a renewable energy platform focused on renewable natural gas (RNG) and biofuels called Nopetro Renewables.
Brightmark, Chevron to develop 5 RNG projects in Michigan
By Brightmark
June 01, 2023
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is positioned to expand renewable natural gas (RNG) production with five new anaerobic digestion dairy farm projects in western Michigan, designed to convert animal waste to renewable fuels.
The ag commissioners of Iowa, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia are urging the U.S. EPA to boost biomass-based diesel RVOs in the upcoming RFS rule.
The Canadian government on May 31 announced plans to invest $86 million into a project that is converting an oil refinery located in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, into a biorefinery that will produce renewable diesel and SAF.
Southwest recognized for investment in SAF developer SAFFiRE
By Southwest Airlines Co.
May 31, 2023
Southwest Airlines Co. has been named a 2023 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership (SEAL) Business Awards winner in the Environmental Initiative category for its investment in SAFFiRE Renewables LLC.
Vertex Energy begins commercial production of renewable diesel
By Vertex Energy Inc.
May 31, 2023
Vertex Energy Inc. on May 31 announced the successful completion of the startup procedures for its renewable diesel conversion project at its Mobile, Alabama, refining facility. The renewable diesel unit achieved initial production on May 27.
CleanJoule announce $50M investment to accelerate SAF production
By CleanJoule
May 31, 2023
CleanJoule, a U.S.-based startup focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has announced a $50 million investment round led by the principals of Indigo Partners, a U.S.-based private equity firm.
BP to produce SAF using Honeywell's Ecofining technology
By Honeywell
May 31, 2023
Honeywell on May 31 announced that bp selected Honeywell's Ecofining technology to help support the production of SAF at five bp facilities across the globe, including those located in the U.S., Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Australia.
The Government of Ontario on May 26 launched a new $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program. The application-based program aims to help develop untapped economic potential and environmental benefits offered by new and emerging uses of forest biomass.
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