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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Canada, Reuters reports that Louis Dreyfus plans to double its canola crushing capacity at its Yorkton, Saskatchewan facility to more than 2 million metric tons by 2025 as part of the global drive to boost renewable diesel production. The company’s main competitors including Cargill and Viterra have already announced canola crushing capacity. Most canola […]
In Portugal, the Portugal News reports 53 vehicles will participate in a Repsol pilot test with 100% renewable diesel. The objective is to evaluate its performance and its capacity to reduce CO2 emissions. According to the announcement, the pilot test is carried out in collaboration with companies such as LIDL, Coca-Cola and Elis, and the […]
In Indiana, North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI have released a new Guidance Report, Hydrogen Trucks: Long Haul’s Future? The report focuses on using hydrogen-based powertrains for heavy-duty Class 8 long-haul freight routes pulling van trailers. These powertrains include a range of fuel cell battery electric types and internal combustion engines (ICE) […]
In Utah, five individuals were sentenced this week to prison for their roles in a $1 billion biofuel tax conspiracy: Lev Aslan Dermen, aka Levon Termendzhyan, 56, was sentenced to 40 years; Jacob Kingston, 46, was sentenced to 18 years; Isaiah Kingston, 42, was sentenced to 12 years; Rachel Kingston, 67, was sentenced to seven […]
