Greenhouse Gases
Automakers blast U.S. plan to hike fuel efficiency rules
A group representing General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen and nearly all other major automakers sharply criticized the Biden administration proposal to drastically hike fuel efficiency requirements.
Inditex to use Maersk’s low-carbon fuels for maritime logistics
The world's biggest fashion retailer, Spain's Inditex, has agreed with the freight group Maersk to incorporate alternative fuels on all its inbound routes with the carrier as a way to reduce its global greenhouse gas footprint.
Scientists monitor emissions from aircraft engines running on sustainable fuels
The National Centre for Atmospheric Science has completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels.
Embraer’s Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 aircraft complete 100% SAF flight tests
Embraer announced it has successfully tested the Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 on 100% neat SAF.
Maersk and Hyundai Heavy Industries launch first of 12 methanol powered container ships
The first in a new series of 12 methanol-enabled container ships achieved its launching and undocking milestone.
Damen wins class and flag states approval in principle for future methanol-fueled workboats
Starting in the summer of 2022 and working closely from the outset with classification society Bureau Veritas, Damen has developed and gained approval in principle for designs of methanol-powered compact vessels.
The Methanol Institute welcomes Royal Caribbean Group
The Methanol Institute is pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean Group as our newest member with their recent announcement that the 5th ship ordered in their Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-series will be powered by Wärtsilä 46 methanol-capable engines.
GE Aerospace fuels expert: SAF is here to stay
Review various roadmaps for the aviation industry to reach a target of net zero CO2 emissions by 2050, and you’ll find one thing in common: SAF is a linchpin for getting there.
European airlines say sustainable fuel targets may mean higher fares, consolidation
European airline chiefs said the industry needs to make more money and may consolidate further to pay for sustainability targets, a trend likely to lead to higher fares for passengers on top of rising demand for air travel.
The SAF Grand Challenge
The SAF Grand Challenge is the result of DOE, DOT, and USDA launching a government-wide Memorandum of Understanding that will attempt to reduce the cost, enhance the sustainability, and expand the production and use of SAF.
- European Commission unveils plan to drop ICE ban in the EU 12/18
- U.S. EPA expects to finalize biofuel rules in first quarter of 2026 12/18
- German cabinet approves draft biofuels law, food-based ingredient use to continue 12/18
- NextChem opens new plastic upcycling plant in Italy 12/18
- Ineos' Sir Jim Ratcliffe calls on Europe's politicians to take immediate action to protect the European chemical industry 12/18
- MB Energy expands aviation fuel supply to airlines at Copenhagen Airport 12/18
