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Ronald Backers, advisor business intelligence, Port of Rotterdam, looks back at how the strategic port has been dealing with biofuels’ logistics over the past 12 months.
Two years ago I paraphrased the Beatles ‘It was 20 years ago today’, referring to the birth of Directive 2003/30/EC and the push for biofuels blending in the European Union in 2003.
Today, I would like to use the words…
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Manshu Agarwal, CEO, HutanBio, has outlined what he sees are the critical factors that will drive growth in the biofuels sector over the coming year.
My prediction for the year ahead is that it will not be a breakout year for biofuel volumes, but more a period of strategic sorting in which resilience matters more than ambition and where costs and hard constraints finally overtake optimistic…
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The search for sustainable and scalable biofuel feedstocks has intensified. Recognising this opportunity, the potential of the Pongamia tree, a subtropical species native to countries such as India and Australia, has emerged as a highly promising and sustainable new feedstock for the production of advanced biofuels.
The tree is a carbon-sequestering, perennial crop well suited to a changing…
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Across North America, biodiesel mandates have become a key tool for governments seeking to cut greenhouse gas emissions, enhance energy security, and support rural economies.
These rules require a minimum share of biodiesel or renewable diesel to be blended into conventional diesel supplies, creating a guaranteed market for low-carbon fuels.
Yet, despite their apparent simplicity, biodiesel…
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Malaysia Airlines is pushing hard to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) a regular part of its operations and not just a one-off PR flight.
The carrier has moved from trial runs to formal partnerships, corporate offerings and involvement with national policy work, signalling it sees SAF as central to cutting its carbon footprint rather than a symbolic gesture.
Demo flights and early…
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In the race toward a sustainable energy future, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) are emerging as pivotal biofuels.
These fuels, derived from hydrogenated oils and fats, known as HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids), offer a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
However, with the potential of these renewable fuels comes…
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The aviation industry has been under mounting pressure to tackle its carbon footprint. Now, a new study has delivered a vital message: the pathway to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 is achievable – but only with urgent and coordinated global action.
The report, published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Worley Consulting, concludes that there is…
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As the aviation industry accelerates its push toward net-zero, the role of advanced catalysis in enabling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is becoming increasingly critical.
Ketjen, a global leader in refinery catalyst solutions, is committed to help its customers in this transformation.
Ketjen’s ReNewFine catalysts have been applied in the production of renewable fuels for…
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Global air travel is projected to grow significantly, with passenger numbers expected to reach 22.2 billion by 2050, up from 9.1 billion in 2019.
As air travel continues to increase, airlines are committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 to meet regulatory requirements, respond to consumer demand, and play a key role in global climate goals.
Without urgent action to develop supplies of…
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Biofuels are emerging as one of the most promising green alternatives to conventional marine fuels. Their production from renewable feedstocks significantly reduces lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions compared with fossil fuel alternatives, and many biofuels are “drop-in” compatible.
Stringent regulations like the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime directive are driving demand for…
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While electric vehicles (EVs) and those powered by hydrogen and liquefied natural gas (LNG) dominate long-term strategy, many fleet operators are making carbon savings with a fuel that works today.
Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) is now in use across postal, logistics and public transport fleets in Europe, delivering up to 90% CO₂ reductions without replacing engines or infrastructure.
HVO…
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This has been a challenging year for the US biodiesel industry with domestic production running about 70% down on 2024 levels, albeit with some upsides for producers to celebrate concerning the sector’s longer-term future.
Tax changes and policy uncertainties are seen by industry leaders as making life difficult for producers, especially small ones, particularly due to the switch from the…
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Over the past five years, several Asian countries have introduced or strengthened biofuel mandates as part of their strategies to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support agricultural economies.
These policies have varied in scope and ambition, reflecting each nation's unique economic, environmental, and geopolitical contexts.
Vietnam is set to implement a…
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Southeast Asia accounts for nearly 8% of global jet fuel demand and thus plays a crucial role in contributing to the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply, which is essential for achieving global aviation decarbonisation goals. Influenced by international policy frameworks such as the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International…
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Stephen Land, North-West Europe Lead, Exolum, explains why aviation is facing one of the greatest challenges in its history: its decarbonisation.
Against this backdrop, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as the most immediate and viable solution for reducing the sector's net emissions.
But while the focus is often on SAF production, its take-off requires logistics infrastructure…
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on South Africa to mobilise its experience, resources and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in the country.
“South Africa has vast potential to become a leading SAF producer in the region,” said Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s senior vice-president for sustainability and…
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Fully scaled production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will enable the aviation industry to achieve its net-zero ambitions, but how to do this remains an unsolved challenge.
At the same time, the last decade has seen intense innovation in the SAF industry, with major breakthroughs in production technology and new feedstock utilisation pathways.
If these innovations can translate into…
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As the global demand for renewable fuels rises, the biofuels industry is undergoing a transformation.
Traditional feedstocks, primarily refined vegetable oils, are increasingly being replaced by advanced alternatives that offer both economic and environmental advantages.
The shift from first generation (Gen1) biodiesel to more advanced biofuels, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and…
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Global air passenger traffic is rapidly rising due to increased demand from emerging markets and younger generations who are prioritising travel as part of their lifestyle, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Rory Duncan, Global Market Manager in Pall Corporation’s Energy+ division, takes a closer look at the industry.
There were 9.5 billion air passengers in…
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