TERI, supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of GoI, and the Finnish research collaboration have found that the hydrodecarboxylation process of producing biodiesel helps reduce tailpipe emission of such particles.
Advanced liquid biofuels play an important role in the low-carbon pathway for the transport sector laid out by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s low-carbon pathway to 2050 calls for a fivefold increase in consumption of biofuels, from 130 billion litres in 2016 to almost 650 billion litres in 2050. This means that new […]
In Italy, Eni and the SNDP (Societè National de Distribution des Petroles AGIL SpA), signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Tunisian Ministry of Industry, in the presence of the Tunisian Minister of Industry, Selim Feriani, on joint collaboration, through a joint company, to cultivate castor at a semi-industrial level used to produce sustainable biofuels, [...]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports that as the country pushes its biodiesel blending mandate to 30% in January, it has raised its biodiesel consumption estimates for 2022 to 10.1 billion liters, up from an estimated 9.8 billion liters in 2021 and 9.6 billion liters in 2020 when the new mandate replaces the previous 20% blend ...
For shipping to decarbonize, current fuel oils would have to be replaced by alternatives and there are several options such as biofuels or switch to low-carbon fuel systems such as diesel-electric propulsion.
In the UK, following engagement with National Farmers Union Scotland, and other stakeholders, Petroineos have announced they will reduce the volume of biodiesel in their fuel.