Category: Fuels

GT Sport cancels Euroformula Open in Pau this weekend of failure to meet biofuel requirements

GT Sport cancels Euroformula Open in Pau this weekend of failure to meet biofuel requirements

May 8, 2023 |

In France, GT Sport confirmed that the Euroformula Open will not hold the second round of its 2023 season in Pau on 13-14 May, as communicated to the Pau organizers on April 27. Technical reasons have led to this decision, as it proved not possible to adjust the current engines of the Euroformula Open cars […]

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SBR’s renewable diesel unit mechanically complete and feedstocks being introduced

SBR’s renewable diesel unit mechanically complete and feedstocks being introduced

May 8, 2023 |

In New Jersey, renewable diesel production unit of the SBR project is mechanically complete, turned over to operations, and the first feedstocks are being introduced in May. The pre-treatment unit remains under construction and is expected to be complete in June. Total projected capital costs for the SBR facility and related project infrastructure are expected […]

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Repsol launches 100% RD at the pump in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon

Repsol launches 100% RD at the pump in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon

May 8, 2023 |

In Spain, Repsol has launched the supply of 100% renewable diesel at three service stations in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon (Portugal). With this initiative, Repsol becomes the first Spanish company to dispense 100% renewable fuel in the Iberian Peninsula. The multi-energy company maintains a strong commitment to renewable fuels, which are one of the main […]

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Visolis teams with Ginkgo Bioworks to improve bio-based isoprene and SAF

Visolis teams with Ginkgo Bioworks to improve bio-based isoprene and SAF

May 8, 2023 |

In California, Visolis announced a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity. Visolis aims to leverage Ginkgo’s extensive capabilities in strain engineering to improve upon an existing microbial strain for the commercial production of a key feedstock ingredient used to make bio-based isoprene and sustainable aviation fuels. […]

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Carbon Recycling International delivers methanol reactor for second Chinese project

Carbon Recycling International delivers methanol reactor for second Chinese project

May 8, 2023 |

In China, Carbon Recycling International has successfully delivered the methanol reactor for its second commercial scale project in China. The ETL reactor is the core equipment needed for the the conversion of carbon dioxide and hydrogen gas streams – sourced from other onsite chemical processes – into methanol. This is a major milestone in the […]

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Next Step in Alder’s Commercialization Journey: Introducing Pioneer & Full-Time Skid Operations 

Next Step in Alder’s Commercialization Journey: Introducing Pioneer & Full-Time Skid Operations 

May 8, 2023 |

By Matt Sherick, Pilot Plant Engineer & Dr. Derek Vardon, Chief Technology Officer Special to The Digest This week, Alder reached a key milestone in the scale-up of Alder Renewable Crude (ARC) production by commissioning a pilot skid at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Alder’s proprietary technology fractionates fast pyrolysis oil into energy-dense, low-carbon to carbon-negative ARC that can […]

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Repsol claims first Spanish service stations with 100% renewable fuel

Repsol claims first Spanish service stations with 100% renewable fuel

May 7, 2023 |

In Spain, Repsol announced the supply of 100% renewable diesel at three service stations in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon. With this initiative, Repsol claimed to be the first Spanish company to dispense 100% renewable fuel in the Iberian Peninsula. The three stations supply renewable diesel produced from organic waste to professional customers, who have agreements […]

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Visolis, Ginkgo Bioworks ink deak to improve microbial strain for bio-isoprene and SAF production

Visolis, Ginkgo Bioworks ink deak to improve microbial strain for bio-isoprene and SAF production

May 7, 2023 |

In California, Visolis announced a partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity.  Visolis said it aims to leverage Ginkgo’s capabilities in strain engineering to improve upon an existing microbial strain for the commercial production of a key feedstock ingredient used to make bio-based isoprene and sustainable aviation fuels. […]

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Repsol signs SAF agreement with Ryanair

Repsol signs SAF agreement with Ryanair

May 7, 2023 |

In Spain, Repsol said it has signed an agreement with Ryanair to promote the use of renewable fuels in Spain and Portugal.  With this agreement, Repsol said it will provide Ryanair with access to a maximum of 155,000 tons of SAF between 2025 and 2030, equivalent to the fuel used on more than 28,000 flights […]

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Sulzer technology selected for net zero biofuel project in Canada

Sulzer technology selected for net zero biofuel project in Canada

May 7, 2023 |

In Switzerland, Sulzer said it has been selected to supply a range of pumps for an innovative project in Canada that will utilize locally grown rapeseed as bio-feedstock for net zero diesel production. The company noted that this project includes reliable centrifugal pumps designed by Sulzer to ensure the necessary high pressure and high temperature, […]

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