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EASA releases status report on Europe’s SAF production and readiness to meet blending targets

EASA releases status report on Europe’s SAF production and readiness to meet blending targets

December 24, 2024 |

In the UK, Green Air News reported that the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released an assessment of Europe’s preparedness to deliver required volumes of SAF up to 2030. The blending requirement will escalate from a minimum 2% of jet fuel composition by the end of 2025 to 70% in 2050 for supplies […]

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IATA official says India holds potential to produce SAF

IATA official says India holds potential to produce SAF

December 24, 2024 |

In India, Business Standard reported that India has the potential to be a key producer of SAF by utilizing its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Hemant Mistry, Director of Net Zero Transition at IATA, said the ecosystem […]

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Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel to Air New Zealand

Neste to supply sustainable aviation fuel to Air New Zealand

December 24, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons  of unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. It is the airline’s largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to date. The SAF will be used by Air New Zealand at Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) international airports […]

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Ethanol production in Mato Grosso to grow 10% in the 2024/25 harvest, as corn surges as Brazilian feedstock

Ethanol production in Mato Grosso to grow 10% in the 2024/25 harvest, as corn surges as Brazilian feedstock

December 8, 2024 |

In Brazil, Canal Rural reported that the Mato Grosso Institute of Agricultural Economics (Imea) predicts a 10.03% increase in total ethanol production in 2024/2025, with corn accounting for the bulk of this volume. The high productivity of corn in Mato Grosso is considered the main reason for the boost in ethanol production in the state, […]

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Producers announces plans for bioethanol plant in Buenos Aires province

Producers announces plans for bioethanol plant in Buenos Aires province

December 8, 2024 |

In Argentina, Bichos de Campo reported that a group of rural producers in Buenos Aires province announced their intention to set up a bioethanol plant with an installed capacity of 90,000 cubic meters per year. The report noted that producers have already raised a total of $25 million for the initiative, which would require a […]

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National Corn Growers Association discusses vision for biofuels

National Corn Growers Association discusses vision for biofuels

December 8, 2024 |

In Oklahoma, Southwest Ledger reported that National Corn Growers Association CEO Neil Caskey, said that the passage of a yearround ethanol-15 will be key for the corn sector in the country. “And we need other legislative initiatives that will allow us to sell higher blends as well. That is how we are going to be […]

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Use of corn for ethanol slightly down in October versus October 2023, USDA says

Use of corn for ethanol slightly down in October versus October 2023, USDA says

December 8, 2024 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the amount of corn used for ethanol production during October 2024 was slightly less than October 2023, according to the USDA. The USDA stated that 460.493 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production, up 3% on the month and down only slightly on the year, partially due to […]

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Used cooking oil seen as risk for Canadian canola

Used cooking oil seen as risk for Canadian canola

December 8, 2024 |

In Canada, The Western Producer reported that the importation of biofuel made from Chinese used cooking oil threatens the domestic market for Canadian canola, according to an industry executive. “It’s a big deal,” said Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada. “It’s potentially […]

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Brazilian experts highlight Vietnam’s potential for biofuel production

Brazilian experts highlight Vietnam’s potential for biofuel production

December 8, 2024 |

In Vietnam, VietnamNetGlobal reported that Vietnam Brazilian experts said that Vietnam has an abundance of raw materials for biofuel production. In a seminar on the role of ethanol in sustainable mobility, officials and business representatives from Brazil and Vietnam discussed how dialogue and cooperation can accelerate the energy transition in countries, especially bioenergy and agroindustry. […]

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National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production

National Sorghum Producers chairwoman says crop is vital to U.S. biofuel production

December 8, 2024 |

In Missouri, Brownfield reported that the chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers, Amy France. said the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. France said that in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at 45Z tax credits for the ethanol world and […]

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