Formula E and DHL have transported team and equipment from Berlin to Shanghai using DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, utilising Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for air freight between the two cities. Around 257 tonnes of cargo were transported between the two cities using SAF, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% compared to paraffin aviation fuel. Manuela Gianni, Head of Motorsport Italy at DHL, said: “Our partnership with Formula E represents a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation. We are proud to support Formula E with our logistics expertise and global network to organise exciting races while reducing our environmental footprint. You can find out more about ETJ and SAF in the appendix and at: https://www.fiaformulae.com/es-mx/news/499001
In addition, Embraer has announced an agreement with Avfuel to increase the use of Neste MY SAF at Melbourne Orlando International Airport to one load per week. Victor and Neste also announced a strategic initiative to transform business aviation in the Middle East and North Africa. Finally, Neste has further expanded its ability to deliver SAF to customers in Europe in collaboration with VTTI, an energy storage specialist and energy infrastructure developer.
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New research suggests that 100% renewable superethanol (E85) is a viable substitute for fossil fuels to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in transport. While the European Union passed a regulation in 2023 that bans the sale of new cars that emit fossil CO2 from the tailpipe from 2035, a window of opportunity remains open to define carbon-neutral fuels amid concerns over pure electric vehicles. The ethanol industry believes that sustainable biofuels should be included in the scope of carbon-neutral fuels if it can be demonstrated that these solutions are as climate-friendly as all-electric solutions. More at: https://ethanolproducer.com/articles/epure-new-study-shows-100-renewable-superethanol-e85-could-replace-fossil-fuels
The European Union (EU) has committed to ambitious carbon reduction targets centred on the blending of E10 in its member states. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sent a delegation to the region to build relationships with industry stakeholders and policy makers to further support the EU’s climate initiatives. The team arrived in Oslo and met with advisors from the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment on 13 May. The day’s agenda also included a meeting with ZERO, a non-profit organisation leading carbon emission reduction strategies in Europe. https://grains.org/council-visits-nordic-region-to-discuss-ethanol-blendings-role-in-greenhouse-gas-reduction-policies/
Exolum will build a new terminal in Spain for the storage of biofuels and other bulk liquids in the port of Bilbao on land adjacent to its facility in Zierbena. The first phase of the project, with a planned investment of 20 million euros, will begin in 2025 and is expected to be operational in 2027. It will also expand the company’s service portfolio and its capacity to store and handle products in the region. https://exolum.com/en/noticia/exolum-will-invest-20-million-euros-in-the-construction-of-a-new-terminal-for-storage-of-biofuel-and-other-bulk-liquid-products-in-the-port-of-bilbao/
Pro Farmer reports that both Germany and France on calling on the European Commission to stop imports of used cooking oil-based biodiesel from China due to the potential that they could be fraudulent. The biodiesel industry had called on the EC previously to investigate the allegations due to significantly increased volumes of imports over the past couple of years, which led to the Commission opening an investigation. https://www.agweb.com/markets/pro-farmer-analysis/germany-france-push-eu-halt-import-fraudulent-biofuel
Avfuel Corporation has set new standards with SAF supply contracts at Paris Le Bourget Airport (LBG), Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) and Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport. Operators can now refuel in a way that significantly reduces the carbon emissions of their flight over its entire life cycle. Avfuel customers can purchase SAF through the Avfuel Contract Fuel Programme at all three sites. https://www.avfuel.com/Details-Page/ArticleID/669/Avfuel-and-Neste-Ink-Extension-of-SAF-Supply-Agreement
Everfuel has opened a hydrogen refuelling station at the bus depot of the Frankfurt bus company In-der-City-Bus (ICB) in Germany. The refuelling station is owned by the bus company ICB and will supply 23 zero-emission fuel cell buses used in daily urban and municipal transport, the company announced. Everfuel developed and built the refuelling station and will supply ICB with hydrogen under a three-year contract. The hydrogen will be supplied by Everfuel’s hydrogen trailers. https://www.sustainable-bus.com/news/everfuel-hydrogen-bus-depot-icb-frankfurt/
TerraX srl and SWEN Impact Fund for Transition, announced the creation of a joint venture to invest in the biomethane sector in Italy. TerraX is led by biogas expert and pioneer Michael NIEDERBACHER, who has designed and built more than 220 plants in 12 countries around the world. The SWEN Impact Fund for Transition is the first European impact fund dedicated exclusively to financing renewable gas infrastructure. The joint venture will build and operate more than 10 biomethane projects to produce renewable gas on Italian soil, which will be fed into the grids or commercialised as bioLNG. https://www.europeanbiogas.eu/terrax-srl-and-swen-capital-partners-invest-more-than-100me-in-biomethane-projects-in-italy/
Subaru, Toyota and Mazda want to develop new engines for electric vehicles and various carbon-neutral fuels tailored to electrification and the pursuit of carbon neutrality. With these engines, each of the three companies aims to optimise integration with internal combustion engines, batteries and other electric drive units. https://www.greencarcongress.com/2024/05/20240529-tmc.html
ONGC and EverEnviro Resource Management, a compressed biogas (RNG) developer, have formed a 50-50 joint venture (JV) in India to set up 10 compressed biogas (CBG) plants across India. These plants are expected to reduce India’s dependence on gas imports and boost domestic renewable energy production. https://www.bioenergy-news.com/news/ongc-and-everenviro-to-install-10-biogas-plants-across-india/
Vestas’ pilot project at the Baltic Eagle wind farm will utilise SAF. The project involves Vestas technicians and jack-up vessel crews using helicopters, partly powered by SAF, to transport themselves to and from the Baltic Eagle wind farm during the construction phase of 50 offshore wind turbines. https://www.windpowermonthly.com/article/1873980/vestas-pilot-sustainable-aviation-fuel-baltic-eagle-offshore-wind-farm
In Ireland, Munster Technological University will lead a new, first ever decentralised green biorefinery demonstration initiative funded under the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU). The EUR 8.7 million “Rural BioReFarmeries” project will promote the development of rural bioeconomy approaches through the use of green biorefineries in European grassland regions. https://www.mtu.ie/news/mtu-green-biorefinery-demonstration-initiative/
NYK Bulkship (Asia) Ltd (“NBAsia”) has commenced its first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF left Singapore on a product tanker and will be offloaded at the ports of Los Angeles and San Francisco and delivered to airports in the region.On previous voyages, NBAsia has transported Neste’s refined diesel fuel, which is used to power construction equipment and cars. NBAsia will continue to contribute to the realisation of a sustainable society by transporting next-generation decarbonised fuels, such as renewable diesel and SAF. https://www.nyk.com/english/news/2024/20240527_02.html
Corn-based ethanol is unlikely to be included in the US SAF market. According to rules recently published by the US Treasury Department, ETJ is unlikely to qualify as a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The controversy over the use of ethanol as a SAF feedstock was fuelled by the revision of the GREET model, which could have included or excluded ethanol based on its carbon intensity. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/biden-administration-includes-corn-ethanol-130240034.html
Vietnam Airlines has operated its first flight with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. An Airbus A321 was refuelled with a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Changi Airport in Singapore and flew back to Hanoi, Vietnam on 27 May 2024. The airline is the first in Vietnam’s history to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights. In addition, Vietnam Airlines is the first airline from the Asia-Pacific region to benefit from Neste’s SAF supply capabilities at Singapore Changi Airport. https://www.gasworld.com/story/avfuel-expands-saf-network-neste-powers-vietnam-flight/2139336.article/
The German government has authorised the unrestricted sale of diesel fuels in accordance with the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard in Germany. The sale of unblended diesel produced from 100% renewable raw materials (HVO100) was previously only permitted in certain segments, such as local public transport. The authorisation that has now come into force allows the sale and use of HVO100 diesel in all segments in Germany. With this authorisation, Germany is following other EU countries such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Finland and Sweden, where the sale of HVO100 diesel at public filling stations has long been permitted. https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2024/05/germany-approves-unrestricted-sales-allowances-of-100-renewable-diesel/
The British Post Office has reached the first milestone in the introduction of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) as a fuel for its lorry fleet. It consumes over 10 million litres and saves over 30,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. HVO was first introduced by Royal Mail in June 2023 as part of the company’s efforts to reduce the carbon emissions of its vehicle fleet. https://motortransport.co.uk/operator-news/royal-mail-hits-first-milestone-in-rollout-of-hvo-to-its-hgv-fleet/18797.article