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New study says using 100% SAF reduces non-CO2 emissions

New study says using 100% SAF reduces non-CO2 emissions

June 11, 2024 |

In New Jersey, AIN reported that a newly released collaborative in-flight study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel showed a reduction in soot particles and formation of contrail ice crystals compared to using conventional jet A-1 fuel. The Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels (ECLIF3) study included the participation of Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace […]

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Synhelion and Pilatus launch strategic partnership to scale solar fuels

Synhelion and Pilatus launch strategic partnership to scale solar fuels

June 8, 2024 |

In Switzerland, Synhelion and Pilatus Aircraft have entered into a strategic cooperation with the aim of accelerating the scaling of solar fuels for aviation. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer wants to use Synhelion’s solar fuels for its own flight operations and also offer them to its customers in the medium term.  To date, Pilatus has developed, […]

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Two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects at risk, report finds

Two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects at risk, report finds

June 8, 2024 |

In New York, MarineLink reported that two-thirds of European green shipping fuel projects are at risk, according to a new Transport & Environment (T&E) study. T&E’s mapping of green hydrogen projects across Europe shows that nearly 4% of European shipping could run on green e-fuels by 2030. But fuel suppliers appear to be reluctant to […]

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Valtra already used 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel

Valtra already used 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel

June 8, 2024 |

In Finland, Neste said that Valtra, a globally operating tractor manufacturer belonging to AGCO Corporation, has used altogether 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel as a factory-fill fuel as well as in testing and in its factory forklift trucks at its Suolahti factory in Finland.  By replacing fossil fuel with Neste’s renewable diesel, […]

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TECNO introduces biobased back cover made from waste coffee

TECNO introduces biobased back cover made from waste coffee

June 8, 2024 |

In the UK, World Bio Market Insights reported that technology brand TECNO has launched the CAMON 30 Series LOEWE. Design Edition, featuring a back cover made from waste coffee grounds.  This material is the result of a collaboration between TECNO and LOEWE, a German high-end TV and audio brand, the report stated. The coffee grounds […]

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Built by Nature prize awards $545,000 to biobased construction innovators

Built by Nature prize awards $545,000 to biobased construction innovators

June 8, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Built by Nature announced the winners of its inaugural global prize to stimulate uptake of innovative biobased construction materials, with a $272,000 first prize awarded to Singapore-based company Widuz for its bamboo product solutions. Widuz manufactures BVL, a range of structural biocomposite products using bamboo fibers and biobased adhesives for superior strength, […]

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China to exceed green hydrogen target ahead of schedule, report says

China to exceed green hydrogen target ahead of schedule, report says

June 8, 2024 |

In China, South China Morning Post reported that China is set to surpass its national hydrogen production targets The report noted that the country, already the world’s largest producer and consumer of hydrogen, is projected to install around 2.5 gigawatts of hydrogen electrolyzer capacity by the end of this year, according to a Rystad Energy […]

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Sohar Port carries out first biofuel bunkering operation for tugs

Sohar Port carries out first biofuel bunkering operation for tugs

June 8, 2024 |

In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Sohar Port and Freezone have conducted the first biofuel bunkering in tugboat operations. The port received its first delivery of biofuel, B20, a mixture of 80% diesel and 20% biofuel, which began as a trial for tug Sohar. It also revealed that it has become one of the […]

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Cambridge University experts to study real impacts of green fuels on Laskaridis bulker

Cambridge University experts to study real impacts of green fuels on Laskaridis bulker

June 8, 2024 |

In the UK, Trade Winds reported that Greek owner Laskaridis Shipping is teaming up with experts at Cambridge University to study the actual decarbonization effect of new green fuels. The partners will collaborate with Greek optimization platform Metis for the research project run by the Cambridge Center for Advanced Research & Education in Singapore (CARES), […]

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France, Germany urge EU to impose stricter checks on biofuel imports 

France, Germany urge EU to impose stricter checks on biofuel imports 

June 8, 2024 |

In Belgium, Reuters reported that France and Germany have called on the European Union to adopt stricter checks on overseas suppliers of biofuel as the EU investigates allegations of fraud in imports from Asia. The report noted that the European biodiesel industry has complained of a surge in imports from China which it believes involve […]

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