Category: Fuels

EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

EcoCeres delivers first SAF Batch to Evos Ghent for European market

August 15, 2024 |

In Belgium, EcoCeres announced it made its initial delivery of 10 million liters of Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene sustainable aviation fuel to the Evos Ghent terminal. This marks a significant milestone in EcoCeres’ expansion into Europe and begins their collaboration with Evos, a leader in jet fuel storage and handling. Evos […]

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Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

Universal Fuel Technologies unveils flexiforming, a breakthrough in SAF production

August 15, 2024 |

In New Jersey, Aviation International News reports Universal Fuel Technologies has developed a revolutionary sustainable aviation fuel production process called flexiforming, capable of using over 50 different feedstocks and enhancing efficiency by integrating into existing SAF facilities. Based in Los Altos, California, UFT’s innovation not only drives down manufacturing costs by upgrading low-value byproducts but […]

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Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

Agunsa introduces UCOME bunker blends in Argentina

August 15, 2024 |

In Argentina, maritime services company Agunsa reports it is offering UCOME biofuel blends in Argentina. Agunsa’s subsidiary Total Bunkering, in partnership with a leading biodiesel producer in Argentina, can blend biodiesel into very low sulfur fuel oil or low sulfur gas marine oil using trucks to adjust the blend as required. The company stated, “Our […]

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Volare drives innovation with ethanol hybrid minibus unveiled in Brazil

Volare drives innovation with ethanol hybrid minibus unveiled in Brazil

August 14, 2024 |

In Brazil, Camiones y Buses reports at LAT BUS 2024 in São Paulo, Volare, a division of Marcopolo, has unveiled its latest creation: the Attack 9 HVE ethanol hybrid minibus. Developed in collaboration with Horse and WEG, the vehicle marks a significant step forward in sustainable transport but will not hit the roads until 2026. […]

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Hexagon Agility bags $18.7 million RNG systems order for refuse fleet

Hexagon Agility bags $18.7 million RNG systems order for refuse fleet

August 14, 2024 |

In Norway Hexagon Agility, a part of Hexagon Composites, has clinched a substantial order worth $18.7 million to supply renewable natural gas fuel systems to a prominent North American refuse fleet with deliveries to begin in the third quarter of 2024. The move underscores a growing trend among heavy-duty vehicle fleets to adopt cleaner, sustainable […]

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Landwärme declares insolvency, blames biofuel market fraud

Landwärme declares insolvency, blames biofuel market fraud

August 14, 2024 |

In the UK, Argus Media reports Landwärme, a prominent German supplier of biomethane, has declared insolvency amidst a dramatic plunge in the prices of greenhouse gas emission reduction quotas. Opting for self-administration, akin to America’s Chapter 11, the company seeks to restructure under its own aegis while continuing operations. This decision stems from a market […]

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São Paulo ethanol protocol harvests eco success

São Paulo ethanol protocol harvests eco success

August 14, 2024 |

In Brazil, Jornal Cana reports the state of São Paulo’s bioenergy sector showed significant progress under the Greener Ethanol Protocol. including a complete cessation of pre-harvest burning in sugarcane fields and a 52% reduction in water use since 2010. The Greener Ethanol Protocol update was released during the 30th edition of Fenasucro & Agrocana by […]

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New report highlights economic benefits of Gevo’s SAF facility

New report highlights economic benefits of Gevo’s SAF facility

August 14, 2024 |

In Colorado, Gevo unveiled a compelling report by Charles River Associates detailing the economic and environmental gains from sustainable aviation fuel production, notably at its planned Net-Zero 1 facility in South Dakota. According to the study, every federal dollar invested in SAF yields $4-6 in economic benefits. The NZ1 facility, which focuses on converting alcohol […]

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Sugar stocks rally on ethanol price hike buzz

Sugar stocks rally on ethanol price hike buzz

August 14, 2024 |

In India, Money Control reports sugar stocks in India saw an uptick of up to 5% amid reports that the government is poised to raise ethanol prices to foster production and meet its ambitious 20% blending target by 2025-26. Since the 2022-23 season, ethanol prices have been stagnant at Rs 65.61 per litre, a status […]

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India and Brazil ignite global biofuel ambitions

India and Brazil ignite global biofuel ambitions

August 13, 2024 |

In India, Financial Express reports on the occasion of World Biofuel Day, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers convened the third iteration of its international conference, sparking discussions that could redefine road transport’s energy backbone. Under the banner “The Biofuel Revolution in India: Fueling Tomorrow,” the event became a crucible for ideas on merging ecological […]

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