Boeing, SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas on July 14 announced a partnership focused on scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) globally. Boeing will also invest in SkyNRG Americas' SAF production project.
Air bp has announced its first sale of ISCC PLUS certified sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain, one of the largest global aviation markets. Air bp's key business aviation customer, NetJets Europe, began purchasing the fuel in July.
Governors from Connecticut and Rhode Island have signed graduated approaches to tackling carbon emissions into law through mandates requiring increased use of biomass-based heating oil, also known as Bioheat fuel, over the next decade.
JetBlue has entered into a new relationship with World Energy and World Fuel Services for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue's LAX flights using SAF started this month.
The Brazilian government on July 12 announced plans to boost the mandatory biodiesel blend rate to 12 percent, up from the current blend rate 10 percent, but below the statutory target of 13 percent.
More than 450 biofuel producers set to attend FEW
By BBI International
July 09, 2021
The 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), the ethanol industry's largest conference, will feature more than 150 speakers, next week, July 13-15, in Des Moines, Iowa. More than 450 biofuel producers are set to attend.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration predicts that biodiesel production will increase by 10 percent in 2022 following a slight decline in 2021. Net imports of biomass-based diesel are expected to be up in both years.
Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, is encouraging House and Senate leadership to include provisions to help increase the use and production of biofuels in the final language of the upcoming infrastructure legislation.
A multi-laboratory team of scientists led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory is studying the feasibility of using energy-dense biofuels such as biocrude and bio-oil to meet new emissions regulations for cargo ships.
Neste and BGC have signed an agreement for the purchase of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, to be delivered to airlines SAS and Finnair, covering the volume of all the flights with these carriers taken by BCG employees in the Nordics.
Cleaner-burning jet fuels made from sustainable sources can produce 50 percent to 70 percent fewer ice crystal contrails at cruising altitude, reducing aviation's impact on the environment, according to research conducted by NASA and the DLR.
Velocys plc has announced that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by the company's proprietary technology using woody biomass residue feedstock has been used in a commercial flight by Japan Airlines.
The U.S. consumed record 12 percent of renewable energy in 2020, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 16. Biofuels announced for approximately 17 percent of renewables.
The U.S. consumed a record 12 percent of renewable energy in 2020, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 16. Biofuels announced for approximately 17 percent of renewables.
The National Biodiesel Board's annual advertising campaign, powered by its "BetterCleanerNow.com" platform, is targeting emerging markets for biodiesel and renewable diesel by highlighting the environmental benefits of both fuels in video ads.
While waiting on electric vehicles, the biodiesel industry has the ability to make an immediate and swift impact with B100 on public health. As we continue to make meaningful advancements, biodiesel is not blending in, but standing out and ready now.
Neste and ITOCHU Corp. have announced that they are joining forces to deliver renewable diesel to the Japanese market. In this collaboration, ITOCHU Corp. will be the first company in Japan to sell and distribute renewable diesel from Neste.
The low-quality, low-carbon byproduct of restaurant fryer grease, once largely reserved for modestly-sized biodiesel production, is now a darling input of the industry's new mega plants. Used cooking oil is in high demand as renewable diesel booms.
As renewable diesel producers source an array of low-quality, low-carbon inputs, they're tapping biodiesel's seasoned pretreatment technology providers for customized feedstock preparation solutions, both on and offsite.
NBB has partnered with Global Partners LP, a major fuel supplier in the Northeast, to launch Project Carbon Freedom. This cross-industry initiative aims to decarbonize five million homes affordably and equitably across the Northeast.
This spring, NBB launched farmer-focused radio segments in partnership with Brownfield Ag News. This partnership includes 13 weeks of 3-minute interviews with farmer leaders across the Midwest. The interviews are playing on 294 radio stations.
Hawaiian Electric announced on June 7 that recent testing shows its biodiesel-fueled Schofield Generating Station will be able to power up a utility-owned microgrid consisting of three U.S. Army installations in the event of a major outage.
The Illinois Soybean Association has partnered with Illinois energy supplier, Premier Cooperative, to promote the use of biodiesel. The farmer-owned cooperative gave its biodiesel salesman's truck a facelift with a new biodiesel-themed truck wrap.
The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotional Council in May debuted a super-powered campaign that highlights the wonder of biodiesel. The MSR&PC has also launched a new website touting the muscle behind this homegrown fuel.
Heathrow has successfully incorporated SAF into its operation, ahead of the G7 Summit. Working alongside Vitol Aviation and Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the fuel will be incorporated into the airport's main fuel supply on June 3.
The B20 Club recently welcomed new members Ozinga and Green Grease Environmental. GGE is a specialized recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) in the Chicago area. Ozinga is a provider of concrete, materials, energy and logistics solutions.
Legislation introduced in the both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on May 25 aims to extend the current blenders credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel for three years, through the end of 2025.
The USDA on May 20 published a progress report on climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) that reflects initial conversions with stakeholders on how the agency should develop its CSAF stategy, including the need to support bioenergy.
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on May 20 introduced the Sustainable Skies Act, which aims to create a tax credit to encourage blending of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The credit's value would be based on GHG emission reductions.
Newly released data from the California Air Resources Board, shows that renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels deliver the state's biggest reduction in transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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