Category: Fuels

Axens acquires stake in France’s BioTJet project

Axens acquires stake in France’s BioTJet project

April 12, 2023 |

In France, Axens has acquired stake in the BioTJet project, the aim of which is to build and operate the largest European Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit using the Fischer-Tropsch process, relying on the BioTfueL technology. This unit will be built in France and will be commissioned by 2027. Within the framework of the […]

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Technip Energies lands FEED contract for LanzaTech’s DRAGON SAF project

Technip Energies lands FEED contract for LanzaTech’s DRAGON SAF project

April 12, 2023 |

In the UK, Technip Energies announced the award of a contract for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) phase of LanzaTech’s DRAGON Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project based on LanzaJet Alcohol to Jet (ATJ) Technology, on track to be one of the first commercial SAF facilities in the UK.  LanzaTech UK’s DRAGON SAF Project has […]

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Ethanol production drops 4.4% to 13-week low

Ethanol production drops 4.4% to 13-week low

April 12, 2023 |

In Washington, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending April 7, ethanol production dropped 4.4 percent to a 13-week low of 959,000 b/d, equivalent to 40.28 million gallons daily. The volume produced was 3.6 percent less than the same week last year but 5.8 percent above the five-year […]

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San Diego International Airport using alternative fuels in 30% of airside vehicles and equipment

San Diego International Airport using alternative fuels in 30% of airside vehicles and equipment

April 12, 2023 |

In California, the first shipment of renewable diesel has arrived at San Diego International Airport (SAN). The sustainable fuel is now being used in all diesel-powered airside (non-road) vehicles and equipment, such as baggage tugs, belt loaders, and firefighting vehicles. Approximately 30 percent of all airside vehicles and equipment at SAN are now “alternative fuel” […]

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S&P Global Commodity Insights launches eWindow for Asian biofuels and feedstock

S&P Global Commodity Insights launches eWindow for Asian biofuels and feedstock

April 12, 2023 |

In Singapore, S&P Global Commodity Insights launched the Platts Editorial Window (eWindow) communication tool for assessing the tradable value of physical Asian Biofuels and Feedstock FOB Straits and China. The firm said that the Platts eWindow communication online data-entry and communications tool brings greater speed, transparency and efficiency to the Platts Market-on-Close (MOC) price assessment […]

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H&M teams with LanzaTech to trial clothing line using carbon captured materials

H&M teams with LanzaTech to trial clothing line using carbon captured materials

April 11, 2023 |

In Sweden, H&M Move is on a mission to democratise movewear and get the whole world and everybody moving. While inspiring people to move and breaking down barriers to sport is one part of the brand formula, moving the needle with innovation is another. In partnership with LanzaTech, H&M Move is taking a step on […]

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Cepsa and Wizz Air sign MOU to decarbonize aviation with SAF

Cepsa and Wizz Air sign MOU to decarbonize aviation with SAF

April 11, 2023 |

In Spain, Cepsa and Wizz Air signed an MoU to accelerate the decarbonization of air transport by researching and producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), moving forward with joint commitment to reduce the carbon footprint of air transport and fight against climate change. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase SAF from Cepsa for […]

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Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers believe renewable fuels to drive higher crop prices

Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers believe renewable fuels to drive higher crop prices

April 11, 2023 |

In Indiana, farmer sentiment weakened again in March as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer fell 8 points to a reading of 117. The survey included several renewable energy questions focused on the ethanol and renewable diesel sectors, which had much more positive results. When asked to look ahead 5 years, nearly half (46%) of respondents […]

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Survey shows shipowners getting serious about decarbonization and alternative fuels

Survey shows shipowners getting serious about decarbonization and alternative fuels

April 11, 2023 |

In the UK, Offshore Biz reports results from the new Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) survey titled ‘The Sustainability Imperative – Part 2’ shows shipowners are quickly seeing that decarbonization of the industry is a reality and they must onboard changes in a hurry to keep up. The same survey two years ago said 12% of shipowners […]

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ADM’s German biodiesel exports account for majority of US January imports

ADM’s German biodiesel exports account for majority of US January imports

April 11, 2023 |

In Germany, Dow Jones reports that OPIS data shows ADM exported 18.06 million gallons of biodiesel to the US from Germany in January, more than 72% of the company’s biodiesel exports to the US, while 6.888 million gallons were exported from Canada. The company’s exports accounted for nearly 64% of all biodiesel imported by the […]

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