Category: Fuels

Sumitomo Chemical launches ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant

Sumitomo Chemical launches ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant

August 20, 2025 |

In Japan, Sumitomo Chemical has established a pilot facility in the Sodegaura area of the Chiba Plant and started operation of a new process that directly manufactures propylene from ethanol. This process is supported by NEDO’s Green Innovation (GI) Fund project as a technology that can greatly contribute to the conversion of raw materials into […]

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Bilfinger lands design of Romania’s first-ever biomethane facility

Bilfinger lands design of Romania’s first-ever biomethane facility

August 20, 2025 |

In Romania, Bilfinger has been awarded the contract to deliver concept and basic engineering services for Romania’s first-ever biomethane facility in Alba, Romania. This partnership with BSOG Energy (a 100%-owned subsidiary of Black Sea Oil & Gas) is more than just a project—it’s a leap forward in advancing green energy solutions. Alba County’s biomethane facility […]

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Vietjet takes off with SAF from Petrolimex Aviation

Vietjet takes off with SAF from Petrolimex Aviation

August 20, 2025 |

In Vietnam, Vietjet has pioneered using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Petrolimex Aviation in Vietnam on its flights. For the first time in Vietnam, Petrolimex Aviation has blended and provided the first 1,200 m³ of SAF for Vietjet flights, marking an important milestone in the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel in Vietnam. […]

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FincoEnergies supplies marine biofuels to SAIL Amsterdam

FincoEnergies supplies marine biofuels to SAIL Amsterdam

August 20, 2025 |

In the Netherlands, SAIL Amsterdam and FincoEnergies are proud to announce their collaboration in making the 2025 edition of the world-renowned maritime event more sustainable. For the first time in the event’s history, a selection of support and hospitality vessels will be powered by sustainable marine biofuel, delivered by FincoEnergies during the spectacular SAIL In […]

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INA’s Rijeka Refinery successfully produces SAF and HVO

INA’s Rijeka Refinery successfully produces SAF and HVO

August 20, 2025 |

In Romania, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been successfully produced for the first time at INA’s Rijeka Refinery during a pilot project to process biocomponent, as well as a significant volume of renewable diesel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). This marks the second successful SAF and HVO production test within MOL Group, following an earlier pilot […]

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Tidewater Renewables targets 2026 for British Columbia SAF FID

Tidewater Renewables targets 2026 for British Columbia SAF FID

August 20, 2025 |

In Canada, Tidewater Renewables continues to advance the 6,500 bbl/d SAF project in British Columbia, with the front-end engineering design work now complete. As part of this ongoing development, the Corporation is pleased to report that it has received approval from the Government of British Columbia to amend the existing initiative agreement to provide further […]

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Air India and Indian Oil sign SAF MOU

Air India and Indian Oil sign SAF MOU

August 19, 2025 |

In India, Air India and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for Indian aviation. Under the MoU, Air India, a Tata Group company, and IOCL have outlined their shared commitment to promote the […]

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Petrobras denies negotiations with Cosan

Petrobras denies negotiations with Cosan

August 19, 2025 |

In Brazil, El Periodico de Energia reports that contrary to O Globo’s report over the weekend that Petrobras is in negotiations with Cosan to invest in the company’s sugarcane-based ethanol production, Petrobras has denied those conversations, following a request for clarification from the Securities Commission (CVM) on information published by the Brazilian press. The regulator […]

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Circularity Fuels successfully converts biogas into syngas in compact unit

Circularity Fuels successfully converts biogas into syngas in compact unit

August 19, 2025 |

In California, Circularity Fuels has successfully converted biogas from a California Central Valley dairy farm into synthesis gas (syngas), a key precursor to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), using a compact electric processing unit one-hundredth the cost of conventional steam methane or autothermal reformers. The successful demonstration marks a major step toward transforming the economics of […]

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Changi Airport Group trailing renewable diesel sourced from its own UCO

Changi Airport Group trailing renewable diesel sourced from its own UCO

August 19, 2025 |

In Singapore, as part of its net-zero emissions goal, Singapore has a vision for all vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040. Aligned with this green vision, Changi Airport Group (CAG) is also working with the airport community to enable the transition of airside vehicles to cleaner energy variants. Today, Changi Airport is already operating […]

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