In Brazil, Reuters reports that ECB plans to build an $800 million, 20,000 barrel per day HVO and SPK plant in Paraguay near the capital of Assuncion with an eye on value-added exports to the US, Canada and Europe. The company has hired Barclays and UBS to help it structure financing for what would be […]
In the UAE, under the auspices of Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) has signed an agreement with eight farms in Al Khatam and Al Khaznah, at the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, to launch a research project to tap the potential of reject brine, wastewater from desalination […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports that the government is preparing to launch E20 in early 2020 in an effort to help boost its farming sector. Domestic ethanol production comes from both cassava and sugarcane molasses. Policy already supports palm oil farmers through the implementation of 10% biodiesel blending. Already E20 and E85 are available […]
What we need right now is CORSIA and “a significant infusion of sustainable aviation fuels,” according to Nancy Young, VP of Environment for Airlines for America. During her presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco, Young noted that while aviation has a strong climate change record, it’s not yet achieved all their goals. She offered […]
Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Hot 50– who will get your vote? In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2020. Nominate companies here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest […]
In the Netherlands, SHV Energy, the world’s largest LPG distributor, and provides LNG and bioLPG to people without access to the grid, has joined the KLM Corporate BioFuel Program (KCBP). In so doing, SHV Energy will reduce its headquarters’ CO2 emissions by 50%. Additionally, the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) has extended its participation […]
In Canada, LuminUltra, the microbial monitoring specialist, has highlighted important concerns over the quality of some compliant fuels as the shipping industry gears up towards meeting the International Maritime Organization’s sulfur cap, which enters into force in January. Commenting on the blending of biodiesel with HSFO and distillates, which go towards reducing the amount of […]
In Australia, Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry. With actions starting from today, the national carrier will: Immediately double the number of flights being offset Cap net emissions from 2020 onwards Invest A$50 million over 10 years […]
In India, the Economic Times newspaper reports that the government has given Indian Oil Company the environmental green light to go ahead with its planned 2G ethanol plant located near the company’s Panipat oil refinery. The 100,000 liter per day, $107 million facility is meant to double farmers income as well as significantly reduce crop […]
In France, Reuters reports that on the back of competition from cheaper biodiesel imports, Avril is looking to potentially sell two of its biodiesel production assets as it looks to revamp the business unit. It is also going to stop importing palm oil as feedstock in line with European and French laws prohibiting its use […]
