Category: Fuels

ZeroAvia gets UK Government grant for development and flight test of liquid hydrogen fuel system

ZeroAvia gets UK Government grant for development and flight test of liquid hydrogen fuel system

June 22, 2025 |

In France, ZeroAvia announced the UK Government has awarded the company and consortium partners a grant to develop a novel liquid hydrogen management system. The project, co-funded through the ATI Programme, will culminate in integration of the lightweight fuel system into a Dornier 228 before a series of flight tests.  The Liquid Hydrogen System Integration […]

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Kansas corn growers welcomes EPA’s renewable volume announcement

Kansas corn growers welcomes EPA’s renewable volume announcement

June 22, 2025 |

In Kansas, Morning AgClips reported that the Kansas Corn Growers Association leaders welcomed EPA’s announcement setting the Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) for renewable fuels through 2027.  EPA set the level for ethanol at 15 billion gallons which meets the statutory requirement in the Renewable Fuel Standard. The EPA also proposed reduced credit prices for imported […]

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Global methanol market to reach $64.14 billion by 2030, research finds

Global methanol market to reach $64.14 billion by 2030, research finds

June 22, 2025 |

In Illinois, The Research Insights reported that the global methanol market size is projected to be valued at $41.55 billion in 2025 and reach $64.14 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.1%  “The growing use of methanol as an eco-friendly fuel option is the main factor driving market expansion since countries like China […]

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Saudi Arabia biofuel market to grow to $ 2.9 billion by 2033, research finds

Saudi Arabia biofuel market to grow to $ 2.9 billion by 2033, research finds

June 22, 2025 |

In New York, Imarc Group reported that the Saudi Arabia biofuel market size reached $95.77 million in 2024 and is projected to reach $2.49 billion by 2033​. According to the report, the market is forecast to expand at a CAGR of 10.8% during ​2025-2033​. “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is a significant catalyst for the biofuel […]

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TotalEnergies signs a deal with Quatra to secure feedstock for Its biorefineries

TotalEnergies signs a deal with Quatra to secure feedstock for Its biorefineries

June 22, 2025 |

In France, TotalEnergies and Quatra have signed a 15-year agreement beginning in 2026, for the supply of 60,000 tons a year of European used cooking oil to TotalEnergies’ biorefineries. This deal contributes to secure the feedstock to produce biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, TotalEnergies said. Under the terms of the agreement, Quatra will collect used […]

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Markets eye biofuels in response to Israeli-Irani tensions

Markets eye biofuels in response to Israeli-Irani tensions

June 19, 2025 |

In Washington, the Financial Times reports that vegetable oil prices jumped on Thursday on the back of fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate, promoting investors to look for fossil fuel alternatives. Prices were already higher due to the Environmental Protection Agency’s draft renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027 that were […]

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OMV Petrom signs biofuel feedstock agreement with Astra Bioplant

OMV Petrom signs biofuel feedstock agreement with Astra Bioplant

June 19, 2025 |

In Romania, the Ziarul Financiar reports OMV Petrom has signed a new contract for the purchase for pre-treated waste oil, this time with the Bulgarians from Astra Bioplant, a company that makes the Bulmarket group owned by Bulgarian businessman Stanko Stankov. In June, 2024, the company signed a contract similar to Expur, the manufacturer of […]

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Iberdrola lands renewable fuels of non-biological origin certificates for hydrogen

Iberdrola lands renewable fuels of non-biological origin certificates for hydrogen

June 19, 2025 |

In Spain, El Economista reports Iberdrola has achieved the first certifications of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO). According to Enagas, the first hydrogen Origin Guarantees in Spain have already been issued in favor of the company. In particular, 1,369 MWh of hydrogen produced on the Barcelona Plant managed by Iberdrola have been certified. In […]

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RNG COALITION celebrates commissioning of 500th RNG plant in North America

RNG COALITION celebrates commissioning of 500th RNG plant in North America

June 19, 2025 |

In California, the RNG COALITION announced the commissioning of the 500th operational renewable natural gas (RNG) facility in North America. This is a significant milestone that achieves the 2025 benchmark for the industry’s Sustainable Methane Abatement & Recycling Timeline (SMART) initiative. Established in 2019, SMART is an initiative to capture and control methane and CO2 […]

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Blue Biofuels lands new patent

Blue Biofuels lands new patent

June 19, 2025 |

In Florida, Blue Biofuels announced the issuance of a new United States patent, further strengthening the company’s expanding intellectual property portfolio. This latest patent brings the company’s total number of granted patents to seven, with an additional 25 patent applications pending. Together, they form a robust IP foundation that underscores Blue Biofuels’ commitment to safeguarding […]

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