Category: Fuels

Ethanol exports fell slightly in June

Ethanol exports fell slightly in June

August 9, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says June U.S. ethanol exports edged 1% lower to 111.9 million gallons (mg). Nearly all gallons (99%) landed in just 10 markets, with Canada serving as our largest destination for the 27th consecutive month and representing 45% of June sales. The U.S. shipped 50.8 mg of ethanol north of our border—0.3% less than […]

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Swedish Biofuels’ alcohol-to-jet pathway accepted by ASTM International Committee

Swedish Biofuels’ alcohol-to-jet pathway accepted by ASTM International Committee

August 9, 2023 |

In Sweden, Swedish Biofuels AB announced that the ASTM International Committee has accepted the use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway as well as a new specification for fully formulated aviation fuel with aromatics. When published, the revised issue of D7566 will be numbered D7566-23a and will display the […]

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European Union’s plans to tax polluting aviation fuel hits impasse

European Union’s plans to tax polluting aviation fuel hits impasse

August 9, 2023 |

In Belgium, Reuters reported that the European Union plans to start taxing polluting aviation fuels have hit an impasse as the bloc’s 27 member states struggle to agree to make green fuels cheaper and fossil fuels more expensive. The report noted that EU countries are negotiating an overhaul of energy taxes with their new climate […]

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JBS to supply Swift grocery stores in Brazil with power from biogas gensets

JBS to supply Swift grocery stores in Brazil with power from biogas gensets

August 8, 2023 |

In Brazil, JBS will supply Swift stores with electricity produced by biogas generators, produced through biodigesters that capture and process methane in the company’s production units. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Âmbar Energia, a J&F Investimentos energy solutions company. In all, ten Swift stores in the state of São Paulo will be […]

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Tarmac trials biomethane in heavy goods vehicles

Tarmac trials biomethane in heavy goods vehicles

August 8, 2023 |

In the UK, in a first for the UK construction materials sector, Tarmac, a CRH company, has trialled the use of biomethane fuel in a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) as part of the company’s ongoing drive to reach net zero.  The three week-long trial was carried out in June and July this year in partnership […]

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ASTM accepts use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for alcohol-to-jet

ASTM accepts use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for alcohol-to-jet

August 8, 2023 |

In Sweden, Swedish Biofuels AB announced that the ASTM International Committee has accepted the use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway as well as a new specification for fully formulated aviation fuel with aromatics. The ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and Subcommittee D02.J […]

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Montauk Renewables signs LOI with EE North America for CO2 supplies to e-fuels

Montauk Renewables signs LOI with EE North America for CO2 supplies to e-fuels

August 8, 2023 |

In Pennsylvania, Montauk Renewables, Inc. and its subsidiary, Montauk Energy Holdings, LLC, announced it has signed a Letter of Intent with EE North America, LLC, a North American subsidiary of Denmark–based European Energy, to deliver all biogenic CO2 volumes from all its Texas facilities sufficient for large scale production of e-fuels such as e-methanol. The […]

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DB Schenker to reduce GHG emissions through biofuel deal with Hapag-Lloyd

DB Schenker to reduce GHG emissions through biofuel deal with Hapag-Lloyd

August 8, 2023 |

In Germany, DB Schenker and Hapag-Lloyd have signed an agreement for emission-reduced container transports with a waste- and residue-based biofuel. By end of 2023, DB Schenker plans to claim approximately 3,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions avoidance. This is based on at least 1,000 tons of pure biofuel. Hapag-Lloyd has launched the […]

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Biofuel-hybrid Uncrewed Surface Vessels become a reality

Biofuel-hybrid Uncrewed Surface Vessels become a reality

August 8, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, RC Dock, an industry leader in marine robotics and innovative shipbuilding, announced the delivery of its first fully classed offshore Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) designed for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair (IMR) and survey operations. In line with the growing emphasis on sustainability, the USV is powered by a combination of 100% biofuel and […]

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Japanese consortium to demo CCU technology in Yokohama

Japanese consortium to demo CCU technology in Yokohama

August 8, 2023 |

In Japan, the City of Yokohama and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. together with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and MHI Group company MHI Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), are to launch a demonstration experiment of a CO2 capture and utilization process in which CO2 is separated and captured from the flue gas of […]

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