Malaysia, the world’s second largest exporter of crude palm oil, posted its highest oil price since March 2022 on 5 November. The price soared to $1,146 per metric tonne. This represents an increase of 44 per cent year-to-date and 32 per cent year-on-year.
The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) on Friday said it will implement tougher monitoring to ensure that all diesel fuel in the country meets the standard of 3 per cent coconut methyl ester (CME) blends. The Office of Survey Management (OSM) will conduct inspections to ensure a seamless transition to higher biodiesel blends. Violators may […]
In the face of rising palm oil prices, the Department of Energy will reduce the amount of palm oil used in biodiesel fuel from B7 biodiesel to B5 biodiesel starting 21 November. B7 is a blend of 7 per cent palm biodiesel and 93 per cent petroleum diesel, while B5 contains 5 per cent palm […]
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has arrived at Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) for use on Delta flights. More than 7,000 gallons of SAF were delivered directly to DTW this week through an existing pipeline, thanks to the cooperation of many partners. The SAF was initially transported by Shell from Montana Renewables, the largest producer of SAF […]
According to Palm Oil Journal, Indonesia estimates that if the biodiesel blend ratio is increased to 50%, annual crude palm oil consumption will increase to 2 billion liters (18.4 million tons), compared to 1.34 billion liters (12.328 million tons) under the current B35 program. By January 2025, the blending ratio will reach 40%. Currently, domestic […]
On November 5, Haixin Energy Science and Technology released the Announcement on the Passing of Airworthiness Validation of its Controlling Subsidiary. Announcement information shows that Beijing Haixin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. controlling subsidiary Shandong Sanju Bioenergy Co., Ltd. has recently obtained the “Technical Standard Requirements Project Approval Letter” issued by the Civil Aviation Administration […]
On 24-25 October, the Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Juan Carlos Salazar, met with senior officials from the multilateral development banks in Washington, DC, to explore how sustainable aviation investments can be facilitated through the ICAO’s Finvest Hub in support of decarbonisation projects, particularly sustainable aviation initiatives in developing countries. During […]
Gulfstream announced on 31 October that it has successfully completed ground emissions testing of 100 percent pure sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with zero sulphur content on the new Gulfstream G700 aircraft. The G700, powered by a Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engine, underwent ground emissions testing to measure multiple fuel types, including a 30/70 SAF blend and […]
In recent months, US biodiesel imports have doubled since 2022. EU origins are particularly dominant given the attractive price levels. Germany produces much more biodiesel than any other EU member state and thus plays a crucial role in U.S. supply.
India’s BCL Industries is setting up a 75 KLPD biodiesel plant in Bathinda, Punjab. The construction of the 75 KLPD biodiesel plant at Bathinda is in full swing and once completed, it will facilitate complete vertical integration of ethanol production and add value. The plant will be commissioned in April or May next year. The […]