Category: Fuels

Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

Topsoe technology chosen for proposed Texan renewable diesel and SAF facility

November 28, 2023 |

In Texas, Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria to develop a project, focusing on the production of renewable fuels from various renewable feedstocks. The proposed project, located in East Texas, plans to produce a combination of renewable diesel and SAF at a production capacity of 3,000 bbl/d. The project will contribute […]

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Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol engineer novel yest strain to boost ethanol production

November 28, 2023 |

In the UK, Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the switch to clean biofuels. This latest innovation – arising from a productive and […]

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Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

Vow Green Metals produces first run of biocarbon as part of commissioning process

November 28, 2023 |

In Norway, recently, the first 80 kilograms of biocarbon was successfully produced as part of the hot commissioning of Vow Green Metals’ early production line at Hønefoss, marking a major milestone for the project. With its production capacity of 2,500 tons, the early production line will accelerate Vow Green Metals’ commercial operations by enabling the […]

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RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

RFA teams with Girls Auto Clinic to promote ethanol education

November 28, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association has partnered with the Girls Auto Clinic to lead the way in bringing ethanol education and promotion to a new and growing audience: women who are actively interested in auto purchasing, maintenance, and repair. Founded in 2013 by entrepreneur Patrice Banks, Girls Auto Clinic builds and provides tools to drive knowledge […]

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ACXBiofuels launches live trading of HVO, SAF and UCO

ACXBiofuels launches live trading of HVO, SAF and UCO

November 28, 2023 |

In Singapore, ADGM based ACX Ltd., part of the ACX Group, announced the start of live trading on its groundbreaking biofuels electronic physical trading platform, ACXBiofuels, as part of its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regulated Recognized Investment Exchange (RIE), allowing market participants to facilitate trading in biodiesel, Renewable Diesel (HVO), Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) […]

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Greasezilla launches Greasezilla Fuel to handle trading

Greasezilla launches Greasezilla Fuel to handle trading

November 28, 2023 |

In West Virginia, Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla FOG (fats, oils & grease) separation and processing system, announces the creation of Greasezilla Fuel to manage the sale of brown grease on behalf of Greasezilla clients. Greasezilla Fuel adds to Downey Ridge’s offerings with a comprehensive service plan that arranges picks up, transport, and […]

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ZeroAvia scores $116M Series C funding

ZeroAvia scores $116M Series C funding

November 27, 2023 |

In the UK, ZeroAvia announced that it has completed its Series C funding round at a total of $116 m. The UK Infrastructure Bank joins the round as a cornerstone-level investor alongside co-leads Airbus, Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital and NEOM Investment Fund (NIF) as announced in September, with the Series C round set to accelerate […]

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Cepsa, Maersk, and Renfe successfully test HVO in Spanish trains

Cepsa, Maersk, and Renfe successfully test HVO in Spanish trains

November 27, 2023 |

In Spain, Cepsa, Maersk, and Renfe have successfully completed the first test in Spain of renewable fuels in rail transport. For 15 weeks, Renfe’s locomotives used more than 130 tons of HVO (renewable diesel) to complete 100 journeys between Algeciras and Cordoba, a section of the corridor linking Algeciras and Madrid that is not electrified. […]

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Preem Oks $527.5M repurposing of Lysekil to produce SAF and HVO

Preem Oks $527.5M repurposing of Lysekil to produce SAF and HVO

November 27, 2023 |

In Sweden, Preem’s Board of Directors has decided to invest approximately $527.5 million to repurpose the existing refinery in Lysekil. The investment represents an important milestone on Preem’s transition journey, as the company is phasing out fossil production in favor of renewable fuels for road and air transport. The investment enables Preem to become the […]

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Renewable Carbon Initiative launches new LCA report on bio-based chemicals and materials

Renewable Carbon Initiative launches new LCA report on bio-based chemicals and materials

November 27, 2023 |

In Germany, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials”. The brochure-style report was put together by sustainability experts from nova-Institute. In the report, the RCI summarises and presents five peer-reviewed LCA case studies – representing the highest […]

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