Decarbonisation news
US biofuels production capacity growth slowed in 2024
The pace of capacity additions for US biofuel production slowed in 2024, with production capacity increasing by a modest 3% from the start of 2024 to the start of 2025, according to the EIA’s latest biofuels production capacity reports.
Neste extends partnership with United Airlines for SAF across US
Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three new major airports in the US.
Wood Mackenzie analysis reveals EU's carbon storage injection capacity targets face significant shortfall
The EU’s carbon storage targets face a significant shortfall, with expected available injection capacity by 2030 falling well below the required 50 million tpy, according to new Wood Mackenzie analysis.
NextChem awarded feasibility study for sustainable fuels project
MAIRE has announced that NEXTCHEM has been selected by Mana Group and Equinor to conduct a feasibility study for a waste-to-methanol plant at Norway’s Mongstad refinery.
US fuel ethanol exports on track to set record, driving more domestic production
The US is on track to export a record amount of fuel ethanol for the second year in a row in 2025, driven by growing international demand, the EIA has reported.
Petrobras refinery produces certified SAF
Duque de Caxias Refinery (Reduc), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is the first refinery in Brazil certified to produce and commercialise SAF through the HEFA co-processing route.
BASF and IFF announce collaboration for enzyme and polymer innovation
BASF has announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform.
John Cockerill and Axens launch torrefaction technology
John Cockerill and Axens launch the NesaBTF™ torrefaction technology, a pretreatment solution for the renewable fuel chain BioTfueL® process developed by BioNext.
API calls for balanced E15 policy amid shifting market
The API has urged congressional leadership to adopt a more balanced and up-to-date approach to E15 legislation, warning the current proposal no longer reflects today's fuel market realities.
Wärtsilä to deliver biogas upgrading plant to Bigadan
Wärtsilä has been contracted to deliver a biogas upgrading plant (PuregasCA) to Danish renewable energy solutions provider Bigadan AS.