SAF for aviation industry discussed by Civil Aviation Ministry

The Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation convened in New Delhi to discuss Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Chaired by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M Scindia, the meeting was attended by Members of Parliament and representatives of various airlines. The meeting addressed the pressing need for the aviation industry to develop and adopt

Tokyo University of Science researchers working on hydrogels

Introducing carbonated water into a mixture of low-methoxy pectin and calcium carbonate solution can accelerate the gelation process, improve the mechanical strength of hydrogels, and induce intrinsic structural changes in the gel material-found a recent Tokyo University of Science research. The insights from this study validate the use of carbonated water as a means of

Major ports in India will have green refueling facilities by 2035

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal said that as per the National Hydrogen Mission of the country, Green Hydrogen/Ammonia bunkers and refuelling facilities will be established in all major ports by 2035. Sonowal was addressing a session on PM Gati Shakti during ‘India Calling Conference 2023’ organized by the Indian

Cepsa awards 2G biofuels plant contract to Técnicas Reunidas

Cepsa has awarded Técnicas Reunidas the contract for the detailed engineering of the largest second-generation (2G) biofuels plant in southern Europe, which Cepsa will start up together with Bio-Oils, with an investment of up to 1 billion euros, at the La Rábida Energy Park in Huelva. The new plant, which will use agricultural waste and

Mediterranean biofuels demand to increase after 2025

Demand for biofuels for bunkering in the Mediterranean could be driven up in 2025 by the region becoming a sulphur oxide Emission Control Area (ECA) and vessels in EU territorial waters having to pay for 70% of their CO2 emissions. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) starting 1 May 2025 will require that vessels traveling in

GS Caltex to invest $29 mn to expand biodiesel plant

South Korea’s oil refining giant GS Caltex Corp. is set to strengthen its biodiesel business in line with the expansion of the global biofuel market. GS Bio Co., a subsidiary of GS Caltex, plans to invest 39 billion won ($29.3 million) to expand the production capacity of its biodiesel plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province.

Viva Aerobus to buy SAF from Neste

Viva Aerobus has agreed to purchase 1 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finland’s Neste. The fuel will be used on Viva Aerobus flights from Los Angeles to Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey. SAF is made from feedstocks such as animal waste and crop residues, and is more expensive than conventional fuel but

Peninsula readies for biofuel bunkering

Bunkering specialist Peninsula has encouraged its fleet by adding a 2021-built chemical tanker to its operation in the Gibraltar Strait. The company has taken delivery of the 9,100 dwt Hercules Sky, allowing the supply of ISCC-certified (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) sustainable marine fuel as B100 (100% biofuel) or blends thereof in Gibraltar, Algeciras and

Permit fee exempted for tourist vehicles

In its bid to streamline the issuance of permits for tourist vehicles and minimise the hassle that tourist vehicle operators face, the road transport ministry has notified issued this notification. Furthermore, the ministry has also made it mandatory for authorities to issue the permits for “All India Tourist Permit” AITP vehicles within seven days from

Hercules Sky to supply biofuels in Gibraltar Strait

Peninsula, a marine fuels solutions company, has welcomed into its expanding fleet, Hercules Sky, a two year old oil chemical tanker. According to a Peninsula’s post, Hercules Sky has a tank capacity of 9000cbm and her pump rate is above 500cbm/hr. This barge will allow Peninsula to strengthen its physical operation in the Gibraltar Strait.