To satisfy decarbonization targets, Big Oil invests billions in the manufacture of biofuel

The top oil and gas firms in the world are boosting their investments in the biofuels industry in response to mounting pressure to decarbonize and move away from conventional fossil fuels. Recognizing the increasing demand for sustainable fuel sources worldwide, major firms including BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, and Eni are integrating biofuels into their

ONE and Freightliner adopt HVO fuel to power rail cargo journeys in UK

Following a successful 6-month pilot, Ocean Network Express (ONE) UK in partnership with Freightliner will extend their commitment to use HVO100 fuel for all cargo transportation via rail. A 100% renewable fuel, HVO is made from raw materials such as vegetable oils, waste-based fat and oil from the food industry. Switching to HVO can reduce

Bergen Engines to power world’s largest hydrogen ferries

Norwegian power solutions supplier Bergen Engines has been selected to provide four generating sets to support the world’s largest hydrogen ferries, operating on Norway’s longest ferry connection from Bodø to Lofoten. The C25:33L8A generating sets will be fueled by low carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and will serve as support power to the hydrogen fuel

XPO Logistics working with Mazda to cut the carbon emissions

The companies plan to make the aftersales supply chain more sustainable by using trucks that run on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The renewable fuel is made from vegetable oil, tallow or used cooking oil and is made from 100% renewable waste

Musgrave to switch to HVO to power its fleet

HVO is a completely fossil-free biofuel made from waste, by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption from the food industry.

Eni and Rina sign biofuels pact

The deal will focus on the use of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel produced by Eni as well as low-carbon energy carriers such as blue or green hydrogen and ammonia.

Yanmar vessel engines compatible with biofuels

Yanmar Power Technology has confirmed its engines used on tugs, commercial vessels and workboats built at its Japanese factories are compatible with biofuels and gas-to-liquid (GTL) fuels. These sustainable, alternative fuels can be used with the EY, NY and N series of diesel engines built at the Amagasaki factory and the engine series manufactured at

IrBEA welcomes provision for Irish-produced biofuels

The Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA) has welcomed the inclusion of additional renewable certificates for biodiesel produced from category one tallow in the renewable transport fuel regulations 2023. Initially, the Department of Transport’s draft regulation gave an enhanced multiplier to Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO) over Irish-produced biodiesel. This had the potential to wipe out indigenous biofuel

BHP trials HVO to power mining equipment

BHP is trialling the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to help power mining equipment at its Yandi iron ore operations in Western Australia. Supplied through a collaboration with bp, the renewable diesel made from HVO will be used in haul trucks and other mining equipment over an initial three-month trial period. BHP has a

Alfa Laval rolls out first biofuel-ready separators

Alfa Laval has introduced the marine industry’s first biofuel-ready separators, which can tackle potential operational challenges associated with the use of the fuel in shipping. Biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) can be used by diesel engines without major engine modifications. However, Alfa Laval warned that they must