Biofuels
Pengerang Terminals to provide storage and handling facilities for biorefinery feedstocks and products
Pengerang Terminals has signed a terminal usage agreement with Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd (PBSB), paving the way for PT2SB to provide storage and handling facilities for PBSB’s feedstocks and products.
Vopak to expand biofuels storage capacity in Malaysia terminal JV
Dutch tank storage firm Vopak said it would expand its biofuels storage capacity at the Malaysia Pengerang Terminal Two (PT2SB), in line with a company strategy to drive energy transition.
CLG and INA successfully produce SAF from biogenic feedstock
Chevron Lummus Global (CLG) announced a successful commercial test for co-processing biogenic feedstocks and fossil feedstocks at INA Group's Rijeka Refinery in Croatia.
HAMR Energy announces plans for Australia’s first major methanol-to-jet fuel facility
HAMR Energy announced plans to develop a $700-MM to $800-MM sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, after completing a successful feasibility study.
AFPM challenges Trump biofuel, tariff policies in letter
A leading U.S. refining trade group has criticized the Trump administration's biofuel policies in a letter to top Republican lawmakers, representing the oil industry's biggest rift with the president since his return to the White House in January.
UTEP researchers boost microalgae biofuel yields with nanotechnology
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso (U.S.) have demonstrated how nanotechnology can significantly improve biofuel production from microalgae, offering a sustainable path forward.
Mizzou researchers engineer plants for optimal biofuel production
To meet the increasing global demand for biofuels, scientists are already modifying plant genes to boost the amount of plant oil being produced. That’s because inside the plant, a complex network of metabolic pathways turns sunlight, carbon dioxide (or atmospheric carbon), water and nutrients into vital compounds including oil, the foundational ingredient of biofuel.
SWISS becomes world’s first airline to integrate Synhelion solar fuel into its flight operations
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has become the first airline in the world to integrate the solar fuel manufactured by the Swiss-based Synhelion clean-tech company into its regular flight operations.
Finland's Neste tops earnings forecast on soaring SAF sales
Finnish biofuel maker and oil refiner Neste reported stronger than expected core earnings for the second quarter driven by soaring sales of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), sending its shares rising.
Sasol commits to next-generation catalyst supply for e-SAF pioneer INERATEC
Sasol Chemicals and German startup INERATEC have signed a Letter of Intent, committing to the supply of Sasol’s next generation catalyst as soon as the development cycle is completed in 2026.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
