NYK commences first long-term biofuel test run on VLCC Tenjun

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) began a long-term biofuel test run on its VLCC Tenjun. The vessel received an initial supply of biofuel in Singapore and will continue to use biofuel for approximately three months to comprehensively verify the safe and stable procurement of biofuel for long-term use. NYK has conducted many short- and long-term

GAIL set to establish 26 bio CNG plants

GAIL (India) is set to establish 26 Bio CNG plants within the next two to three years, collaborating with raw material suppliers and biogas producers as joint venture partners. The initiative, requiring an investment of up to Rs 1,300 crore, includes equity contributions of 30 percent from GAIL and its partners. To facilitate this, GAIL

New research shows how biofuels affect cement production

The production of cement and quicklime is energy demanding and causes high carbon dioxide emissions. This is because the fuel, which is used for heating, and the limestone, which is converted into quicklime at high temperatures, emits carbon dioxide. By replacing fossil fuels with renewable ones, emissions can be reduced by up to 40%. The

NGK, MHI to jointly develop membrane dehydration systems

NGK INSULATORS, LTD. (NGK) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will jointly develop two membrane dehydration systems to realize of low cost and to optimize efficiency of manufacturing processes for Bioethanol and e-Methanol to meet expected demand growth for clean fuels and raw materials. In this project, MHI and NGK will begin developing two types

K Line signs B100 biofuel supply contract World Fuel services

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K Line) has signed a marine biofuel supply contract with World Fuel Services, facilitating the use of B100 biofuel, a 100% biodiesel, for the car carrier Apollon Highway. The ship was supplied with the biofuel at Zeebrugge, Belgium, on March 31st and began its test voyage on April 1st, completing it

Chinese biofuel makers investing in SAF to cut emissions

Biofuel firms are pouring more than $1 billion into building China’s first plants to turn waste cooking oil into aviation fuel for export and meet domestic demand, once Beijing mandates the fuel’s use on airplanes to cut emissions. Junheng Industry Group Biotechnology Co Ltd started producing first SAF last December at a 400,000 tpy plant

K Line successfully conducts B100 trial

In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has conducted its first trial use of marine B100 biofuel. The fuel was supplied by World Fuel Services on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY” operated by “K” LINE and delivered to the vessel at the Belgium port of Zeebrugge on March 31, 2024. After leaving Europe Emission Control

Researchers studying how bubbles in biodiesel help engine efficiency

By studying how bubbles form in a drop of biodiesel, researchers at the University of Gothenburg can help future engines get the most energy out of the fuel. In an internal combustion engine, the fuel is distributed in small droplets in injection valves to maximise combustion. In the engine, the fuel droplets are pressurised to

SGL partners with Hapag-Lloyd for ocean biofuel initiative

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) and Hapag-Lloyd announced their partnership with a multimillion-dollar ocean biofuel initiative. This collaboration underscores a big step forward in both companies’ shared sustainability ambitions. As informed, with sustainability being a key aspect of both companies’ strategies, SGL and Hapag-Lloyd have embarked on an initiative to integrate biofuels into their shipping operations.

Banle Energy takes part in Tata Steel B24 bio bunker fuel voyage

Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary of the Banle Group said it participated in the successful full-laden leg voyage from Gladstone to Paradip undertaken by Tata Steel Group (Tata Steel). The voyage was completed through a collaborative effort, with a 1,000 metric tonnes (mt) B24 biofuel supply provided in partnership with Cargill International