Category: Fuels

Repsol begins supplying Atlas Air for all its flights from Zaragoza for Inditex

Repsol begins supplying Atlas Air for all its flights from Zaragoza for Inditex

December 5, 2023 |

In Spain, Repsol announced that it has begun supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Atlas Air for use in all its flights with its customer Inditex from Zaragoza Airport (Spain). Beginning in November, Atlas Air is initially incorporating 5% SAF in all its flights. The agreement makes New York-based Atlas Air the first cargo airline […]

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Rio Tinto to transition to 100% renewable diesel at Utah copper mine from 2024

Rio Tinto to transition to 100% renewable diesel at Utah copper mine from 2024

December 5, 2023 |

In Utah, Rio Tinto will replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah from 2024. Kennecott’s fleet of 90 haul trucks and all heavy machinery will begin to transition to renewable diesel in the first quarter of 2024, along with consumption from the concentrator, smelter, and refinery. […]

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WinGD concludes four-party agreement for ammonia-fuelled engines

WinGD concludes four-party agreement for ammonia-fuelled engines

December 5, 2023 |

In Switzerland, Swiss marine power company WinGD has concluded a four-party agreement underwriting Belgian bulk carrier operator CMB.TECH’s order of X72DF‑A ammonia-fuelled engines. CSSC Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding (QBS) and engine builder CSSC Engine Co (CSE) were the other signatories in the joint undertaking to power a series of 210,000 DWT bulk carriers to be delivered […]

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ANP data shows 99.7% of required CBios for 2023 already retired

ANP data shows 99.7% of required CBios for 2023 already retired

December 5, 2023 |

In Brazil, with a deadline of March 2023 to meet the goals for 2023, distributors with obligations to RenovaBio would already be able to meet the program’s objectives – at least, technically. According to the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP), 5.5 million decarbonization credits (CBios) relating to the 2023 target were retired […]

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Ares Management’s fund invests in Burnham RNG

Ares Management’s fund invests in Burnham RNG

December 5, 2023 |

In Virginia, Burnham RNG, a full-service developer and owner of organic waste management and anaerobic digestion biogas assets across the U.S., announced that a fund managed by Ares Management’s Infrastructure Opportunities strategy has made a strategic investment to acquire the Company from Edge Natural Resources. The investment from Ares, a leading infrastructure investor with approximately […]

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Hydron Energy receives grant for its INTRUPTor gas upgrader

Hydron Energy receives grant for its INTRUPTor gas upgrader

December 5, 2023 |

In Canada, North Vancouver-based Hydron Energy Inc., has received a grant from the NGIF Accelerator’s Industry Grants program. Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the INTRUPTor, to produce low cost renewable fuels such as renewable natural gas (RNG) from biogas, as well as clean hydrogen production from syngas. Hydron Energy’s Intensified Regenerative Upgrading Platform […]

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Wärtsilä to introduce four new methanol engines to its portfolio

Wärtsilä to introduce four new methanol engines to its portfolio

December 5, 2023 |

In Sweden, Wärtsilä will introduce another four methanol engines to its portfolio, setting a new industry benchmark with the broadest methanol engine portfolio currently on the market. In addition to the Wärtsilä 32 methanol engine launched last year, Wärtsilä will add the Wärtsilä 20, Wärtsilä 31, Wärtsilä 46F and Wärtsilä 46TS to its portfolio of […]

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New Energy Blue forms New Energy Farmers to aggregate biomass with farmers

New Energy Blue forms New Energy Farmers to aggregate biomass with farmers

December 4, 2023 |

In Pennsylvania, New Energy Blue announced the formation of New Energy Farmers LLC, which will be headquartered in Mason City, Iowa. New Energy Farmers is a biomass aggregation company jointly owned by Iowa farmers and New Energy Blue. Its purpose is to supply clean, sustainable feedstock to the New Energy Freedom Biomass Refinery, also in […]

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Tidewater Renewables’ HDRD Complex produces first renewable diesel

Tidewater Renewables’ HDRD Complex produces first renewable diesel

December 4, 2023 |

In Canada, Tidewater Renewables’ HDRD Complex in Prince George, B.C., produced its first renewable diesel on Oct. 22 and, as of Nov. 7, has progressed to commercial operations. The facility is currently producing approximately 1,500 bbl/d of on-spec cold weather diesel and the corporation is actively working on safely increasing production rates towards the facility’s […]

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Approved Oil Company lands NYC renewable diesel distribution contract

Approved Oil Company lands NYC renewable diesel distribution contract

December 4, 2023 |

In New York state, Approved Oil Company announced a groundbreaking achievement that will reshape the future of transportation in New York City. In a historic move, Approved Oil Company has emerged as a leader in the distribution of Renewable Diesel within the city’s borders. This revolutionary step aligns perfectly with the city’s green initiatives, aiming […]

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