Foreword
Currently in the UK, E5 petrol,
meaning petrol containing up to 5% ethanol is the only type available for
motorists to use, but a 10% ethanol blend, is now on the horizon. In March’s
edition, we noted the opening of a consultation for E10 from the UK government,
the roll out of which would see the UK catch up with many other countries in
Europe including Belgium, Finland, France and Germany. This consultation called
for industry views on the introduction of E10 and NNFCC, among others interested
parties like the trade association UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association
(UKIFDA), submitted a response with our views before the closure on 3rd May.
Velocys, the UK-based
sustainable fuels technology company, have announced that planning permission
has been granted for their waste to SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) plant in
Lincolnshire. The site will be the UK’s first and is expected to.........
Other news this month includes:
Policy
- B13 proposals in Brazil
- Post Covid-19 opportunitues in Australia
Markets
- Sekab and Vertoro build demo plant
- Possible fuel shortage for biomass power stations
- Collaboration from Sekab and Praj
Research and Development
- New technology could improve fuel economy
- Microbes key to renewable fuels and products
Bioethanol
- Bamboo ethanol refinery expands range
- Health benefits of bioethanol
- E10 views for UK consulation
- New Canadian production site
Biodiesel
- Vegetable oil prices slump
- Neste expands to Finland
Aviation Biofuel
- SAF letter of intent from Lufthansa
- Planning permission granted for Velocys
Other Biofuels
- Green hydrogen in California
Price Information
Events