In Denmark, bp and Maersk Tankers, with support from the Danish Maritime Authority, have successfully completed trials using biofuel-blended marine fuel in product tankers, demonstrating that sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine ‘drop-in fuel’ to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping. Global shipping accounts for around 3% of the global carbon emissions. bp […]
In Germany, UFOP reports that in the EU, biodiesel production has increased for another year, accounting for more than one third of world production, and said that the single most important biodiesel producer is the European Union, which accounted for 34 per cent of global output of 41 million tonnes in 2018. The term “biodiesel” […]
In the Netherlands, Platts reports that 90%-91% GHG savings UCOME is stuck in a bearish market until the FAME 0 supplies can be worn down and push prices for the fuel up higher. With FAME 0 so cheap, demand is almost non-existent for UCOME. With more biodiesel imports from Indonesia on its way, prospects for […]
By Pamela Serino Director, Quality Tech Support Office Defense Logistics Agency Energy In this note, Ms,. Serino is responding to DNV: biofuels are key to meeting marine emissions targets. I agree that biofuels are the key and the easiest way forward at this time. A mandate in all countries to go to ULSD marine fuel would […]
In Texas, Glycos Biotechnologies it has created the first ever microbial platform for the efficient synthesis of biofuels and biochemicals from fatty acids. This revolutionary advancement builds on GlycosBio’s microorganism platform and further diversifies the set of feedstocks and co-products the company offers enabling greater cost savings and product flexibility for producers. This research was […]
