In Argentina, YPF S.A. and ESSENTIAL ENERGY S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the feasibility of developing a biorefinery in the province of Santa Fe. This project seeks to reuse the facilities of YPF’s non-operational refinery in the town of San Lorenzo, promoting the sustainable production of fuels. With a presence in the […]
In Japan, Japan Airlines has been operating three towing tractors which are work vehicles deployed at Naha Airport, since November 2022 by switching from diesel to “B100 fuel (Riesel”). Now, the company will increase the supply of Riesel and install a dedicated tank within the airport to expand its operation. Vehicles that tow containers for […]
In the UAE, the Emirates News Agency reports Lootah Biofuels has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Emarat Petroleum Company to expand Lootah’s used cooking oil collection network to include Emarat’s filling stations. Emarat will also begin offering 5% biodiesel blends at the pump, while exploring opportunities together to produce sustainable aviation fuel and provide […]
In China, Jiangsu Sailboat Petrochemical (Sailboat) started commercial operation of a new carbonates plant in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, the People’s Republic of China, in November 2024. The plant uses technology licensed from Asahi Kasei for the production of high-purity ethylene carbonate (EC) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC) with carbon dioxide (CO2) as a main raw material. […]
In Sweden, Lignin Industries has signed a partnership agreement with the UK’s leading independent compounder and distributor of polymers, Whitstable-based Hellyar to bring its innovative bio-based plastic to new markets, as well as scale the commercialization of Lignin Industries’ patented technology. Lignin Industries has developed a means of ending the plastic industry’s reliance on fossil […]
In Malaysia, SAMSUNG E&A secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel / Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to cater to the growing demands of the global aviation and transportation industries by tapping each partner’s expertise. It is SAMSUNG E&A’s […]
In the UK, researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on a large scale. Biofuels are renewable energy sources made from biological materials like plants […]
In Washington, the American Coalition for Ethanol is disappointed a bipartisan provision ensuring market access for E15 on a year-round basis was ultimately excluded from year-end legislation adopted by Congress, but the fact that Congressional leadership initially included it in the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government is an encouraging sign for success in […]
In California, Global Clean Energy Holdings says its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily. This critical milestone marks a significant step forward as the company begins delivering sustainable, low-carbon, and cost-efficient fuel to the market. The facility leverages patented, highly scalable nonfood camelina varieties to produce […]
In India, the Financial Express newspaper reports that grain ethanol manufacturers have not taken up the opportunity to buy broken rice from government stores for use as feedstock because prices were set to high. As a result, discussions are currently underway to reduce the cost of the broken rice in an effort to quickly boost […]
