In France, with new flows operated by SOGEPP (Société de Gestion de Produits Pétroliers) which use multimodality for the transport of energy products, a supply chain dedicated to biofuels is gaining momentum on the scale of the Seine axis. HAROPA PORT wishes in particular to develop river transport between the Normandy seaports and the Paris […]
In the UK, as part of Quadrise’s ongoing Framework Agreement with MSC Shipmanagement, optical combustion and engine wear tests of bioMSAR were carried out as a necessary precursor to commercial-scale vessel trials. The optical combustion test, against MSAR and diesel fuels, has confirmed bioMSAR to have similar injection and combustion properties as MSAR® and that […]
In Washington state, First Mode has ordered 30 hydrogen fuel cell modules – totaling 3 megawatts – to power several hybrid hydrogen and battery ultra-class mining haul trucks, from Ballard Power Systems. This is the equivalent of approximately 4,000 horsepower. First Mode is now working to scale production for the next generation of clean energy […]
In Massachusetts, Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with American Airlines, Inc. on February 27, 2023 to collaborate in developing the value chain for Camelina as a low-carbon feedstock oil for sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”). American is committed to helping to scale SAF production as a cornerstone of its climate strategy this decade. […]
In Spain, The LATAM group has made its first international flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The flight was made by LATAM Cargo Chile from Zaragoza Airport, Spain, to North America and responds to the group’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. In this case, 30,000 liters of co-processed SAF made from used cooking […]
In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Agency data shows ethanol production fell slightly to 1.003 million barrels a day last week due to winter weather impacting feedstock supply and delivery. Ethanol stocks fell even further than production to 24.775 million barrels, down by 813,000 barrels from the week before, while production fell by […]
In Germany, Neste welcomed the German government’s plan to approve the sales of 100% synthetic fuels at fuel stations. So far, the sales of synthetic fuels, such as e-fuels and renewable diesel (also known as “HVO”), in Germany have been largely limited to fuel blends in which these fuels have represented about 26 percent maximum. […]
In Maryland, Enviva Inc. has entered into definitive agreements with board members and insiders for the issuance and sale of $250 million of equity securities to be priced using the market close price on March 1, 2023. The PIPE is led by affiliates of Enviva’s two largest shareholders, Riverstone Holdings LLC and Inclusive Capital Partners, […]
In the UK, the Royal Society has published a policy briefing analyzing the UK’s proposed net zero aviation fuels policy that takes a deep look into four available options for decarbonizing aviation in the UK, including long distance flights: biofuels, hydrogen, synthetic efuels and ammonia. The analysis looks at the different fuel options through the […]
In Austria, Lenzing has teamed up with NFW (Natural Fiber Welding Inc.) to offer TENCEL branded fibers as another backer option for NFW’s patented plant-based technology, MIRUM. MIRUM is a categorically unique material class, perfect for luxury accessories, fashion, footwear, automotive, and home goods. TENCEL Lyocell and Modal fibers are derived from sustainable wood sources […]
