K Line completes third biofuel trial

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) has completed its third biofuel trial on board its ships as part of its decarbonization efforts. The company said that the trial involved the use of B24 marine biofuel comprising 24% fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) blended with very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO). The fuel was supplied by integrated

CEF Group to invest in Uttar Pradesh for biofuel production

CEF Group will set up multiple waste processing plants in various locations in Uttar Pradesh to address the problem of waste mismanagement and augment bio-fuel production at an investment ₹650 crore. CEF and the Uttar Pradesh government have signed an MoU for setting up the plants that will generate employment for approximately 240 people. The

GCMD completes trialling two supply chains of biofuel

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) announced it has completed trialling two supply chains of biofuel blends sourced from different origins. These trials were done between 31 October 2022 and 15 February 2023 across five vessels, with approximately 4,700t of sustainable biofuel blends bunkered. The biofuels were traced from where they were produced outside

DHL Express offers choice to choose SAF to cut emissions

DHL announced the launch of GoGreen Plus, a new service that will allow customers to reduce the carbon emissions associated with their shipments through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). DHL, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is the leading global brand in the logistics industry, offering an unrivaled portfolio of services, including international

Toyota India, ISMA to co-promote ethanol usage

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) to create awareness and promote the use of ethanol as a sustainable biofuel in India. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, along with the other key government officials and

MSC and DB Schenker enter into biofuels deal

Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) and freight forwarder DB Schenker have sealed a deal that aims to slash carbon emissions by using second-generation biofuels. The arrangement covers 12,000 tonnes of biofuel component for all of DB Schenker’s consolidated cargo, LCL (less-than-container load), FCL (full-container-load) and reefer containers from MSC. DB Schenker said the amount of biofuel,

Scientists to develop renewable fuel from lipid-based feedstock

A team of scientists have investigated the production of hydro-processed renewable diesel (HRD) with a non-sulfide catalyst, with their end goal being to develop an integrated platform for producing renewable fuels using lipid-based feedstock.    Scientists aim to develop an integrated platform for the development of renewable fuel from lipid-based feedstock Renewable fuel from lipid-based feedstock

PRIO unveils ECO Bunkers B30 biofuel

PRIO has introduced new ECO Bunkers B30 biofuel in partnership with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and World Fuel Services. PRIO previously launched ECO Bunkers B15, a green fuel for ships with 15% biodiesel and the company then launched a 20% biofuel blend, ECO Bunkers E20. The new ECO Bunkers B30 is a 30% blend of

International Biofuel Alliance launched in India

International Biofuel Alliance (IBA) intended to help create and develop a favourable ecosystem for promoting development and deployment of biofuels was launched in Bengaluru. The launch coincided with the conclusion of a three-day India Energy Week (IEW) in Bengaluru attended by 35 ministers dealing with energy or climate change from all continents. The event attracted,

Emirates conducts first flight pumping 50% SAF

Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight of a biofuel-powered B777-300ER, whereby one of the plane’s two engines was powered with 100 per cent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is typically made from used cooking oil or renewable plant sugars and has a lower carbon footprint over its lifecycle than fossil fuel. The flight