Eni and Aeroporti di Roma have signed a strategic agreement to promote decarbonization initiatives in the aviation sector and accelerate the ecological transition of airports. One feature of the agreement is the introduciton of SAF for aviation.
British Airways on Sept. 7 launched BA Better World, its new sustainability program, and annoucned a collaboration with bp to source SAF for all its flights between London, Glasgow and Edinburg during the U.K.'s COP26 climate change summit.
The National Biodiesel Board is applauding federal lawmakers for including $1 billion in grant fuding to expand bofuel infrastructure and increase availability of higher biodiesl blends in the draft of the Build Back Better Act.
President Biden is taking action to increase the production of SAF to at least 3 billion gallons per year and reduce aviation emission by 20 percent by 2030. As part of that effort, DOE has announced $64.7 million in funding for 22 biofuel projects.
One of the five trucks used in last year's cooperative B100 pilot program will be on display at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Illinois. The pilot was designed to demonstrate the feasibility of technology allowing diesel vehicles to operate on B100.
Union Pacific locomotives will be getting a boost of biodiesel fuel. Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, approved the use of up to 20 percent biodiesel blend in specific EMD locomotive series operated by the railroad.
The USDA on Aug. 19 announced $26 million in investments under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. The funds will expand the availability of higher-blend renewable fuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states.
This weekend marked the 16 anniversary of the RFS, a policy that has played a keystone role in decarbonizing America's diesel fuel supply. On the heels of the anniversary, NBB is urging policymakers to support future growth of biodiesel.
A group of nine senators led by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., sent a letter to President Biden on July 28 requesting a meeting with him and members of his cabinet to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Neste released financial results for the first half of 2021 on July 27, reporting solid performance for its renewable products segment. Demand for renewable diesel was robust, but feedstock markets were tight, the company reported.
The U.K. Department for Transport on July 23 opened a public consultation on a proposal that would establish a SAF mandate requiring jet fuels suppliers to blend an increasing portion of SAF into aviation fuel starting in 2025.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released data on July 21 forecasting that U.S. renewable diesel production capacity will reach 5.1 billion gallons per year by 2024, up from an estimated 600 MMgy in 2020.
To support companies and flight departments looking to reduce GHG emissions, Avfuel Corp. has collaborated with Million Air Burbank (KBUR)—an Avfuel-branded FBO—to provide its customers with a consistent supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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.
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