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A major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in southern China is moving closer to completion, with construction progressing on a large-scale biofuel facility in Hainan Province that is expected to produce up to 300,000 tonnes of renewable fuel annually. Owned by Hainan Eco Prime, the plant is being developed at Yangpu Port within the Hainan Economic Development Zone on the island's...
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OXCCU has produced its first samples of a finished synthetic blend component for SAF blending. The fuel was tested to international standards by trusted chemical and fuel analysis partner Intertek, marking another key milestone in OXCCU’s journey to commercialising cost-effective, scalable SAF. The successful testing demonstrates that OXCCU’s synthetic blend component, made using its...
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LanzaJet announced fully committed new financing of at least $20 million (€17.8 million) to support the company’s next phase of growth and operations at Freedom Pines Fuels in Soperton, Georgia. The first close occurred on October 14, and the financing is expected to close in full by December 2026. The financing is supported by LanzaTech Global, Inc, Vinod Khosla and the LanzaJet board and...
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Second generation bioethanol is still often spoken about as though it sits somewhere in the future. In reality, it has already moved well beyond that stage. The science is proven, feedstocks are available and policy support for advanced biofuels continues to strengthen. What remains more difficult is turning that progress into something that works at commercial scale, particularly when...
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EU rapeseed imports fell sharply at the start of the 2026/27 season, signalling tightening feedstock availability for Europe’s biodiesel and HVO producers despite a smaller domestic harvest. New figures show that rapeseed arrivals from July to September totalled around 871,500 tonnes, a 14% decline year‑on‑year, with logistical constraints in Ukraine continuing to reshape trade...
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The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), representing European biodiesel (FAME and HVO) and bioSAF (HEFA) producers, has applauded the German and French government for taking the initiative on an agreement that encourages technology openness. While there are points in the agreement that would warrant further clarification, the proposal marks a clear step forward in recognising the contributions of...
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Kingdom Konsult (KK) and the Biofuel Company of Saudi Arabia (TBFCO) have signed an exclusive strategic partnership to introduce B100 biofuel to the State of Qatar, marking a major milestone for sustainable energy deployment in the region. The agreement was announced during AIM Congress 2026 in Dubai. Under the collaboration, KK will lead market development, stakeholder engagement and...
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Argentina is expected to have a larger soybean harvest in the 2026/27 season. In addition to a likely expansion in acreage, favourable yield prospects in particular are underpinning expectations. The El Niño weather phenomenon could also provide additional support. Argentina’s soybean harvest in the 2026/27 marketing year is expected to exceed the previous year’s level. How much larger the...
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US Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visited agricultural producers from across Nebraska to discuss E15 and the cost of fuel. The roundtable was hosted by the Nebraska Farm Bureau with Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Adrian Smith (NE-03) also in attendance. “E15 is one of the most direct ways we can provide relief at the pump,” Fischer...
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The EU imported notably less rapeseed in the first quarter of the current season compared with the same period of 2025. Ukraine remained the main supplier, although volumes were noticeably smaller due to logistical bottlenecks. At approximately 871,500 tonnes, rapeseed imports in the first quarter of 2026 were 14 per cent below those in the same period the previous year. As in previous years,...
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced at its World Sustainability Symposium that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has joined the Supporting Alliance for CORSIA EEU Supply (the Alliance). The Alliance brings together more than 80 CORSIA stakeholders to address bottlenecks that limit the availability of Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs). Its work focuses on...
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KROHNE has announced an expanded portfolio of process instrumentation designed to support the fast‑growing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector, helping producers improve reliability, efficiency and lifecycle performance as projects scale from first‑of‑a‑kind plants to full commercial deployment. SAF production brings together two technically distinct worlds: renewable feedstocks such...
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