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According to a McKinsey study, Brazil holds significant potential to attract global capital for its energy transition efforts. By 2040, projections estimate Brazil could secure $30 billion in renewable energy investments, $60 billion in power-based energy, and $35 billion in the carbon market. A key portion of this investment will focus on the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) derived from vegetable oils and ethanol, alongside hydrogen. Brazil is already the world´s second-largest biofuels producer, only behind the United States, with sugarcane-based ethanol production reaching 35.6 billion liters, in addition to biodiesel, as per the International Energy Agency (IEA). Brazil also benefits from abundant biomass availability and a strong track record in biofuel production for sustainable aviation. With vegetable oils such as soy and macauba, the country is well-positioned to meet both domestic and export demand, supporting the growing SAF industry. #AcelenRenewables #energy #SAF #energytransition #renewableenergy #carbonmaket #aviation

NEa results are in: renewable energy use in transport in the Netherlands statistics for 2023   Last week, the NEa (Dutch Emissions Authority) published a lengthly report in which it highlights that in 2023, Dutch companies met the annual obligation to supply a total of 18.9% renewable energy to the Dutch transport sector. The share of renewable energy needed was 17.5% of the total gasoline and diesel supplied to the transport market in the Netherlands. With the use of “saved renewable fuel units” (in Dutch abbreviated to HBEs) from 2022, the 2023 annual obligation could be met. The NEa states also that the Netherlands is one of the leaders in Europe when it comes to the use of biofuels from waste streams and residues, approximately 85% in 2023.   A few things worth highlighting according to us relevant for our clients:   🔹 Biogas/Biomethane #1: Volume share was 3.9% which is a slight decrease from 2022 (~3,400 GJ to ~3,050 GJ). 🔹 Biogas/Biomethane #2: Emission reduction share was 3.6%. Is this a silence before the storm moving to a carbon steered system by 2026? No manure was used/claimed as feedstock (which according to us is currently very logic still).  🔹 Bio-LNG: Only physical bio-LNG was recorded, making up 12% of the total biogas/biomethane amount.  🔹 Sustainability: 66% of biomethane was registered under Better Biomass and 34% under ISCC EU. ISCC EU was used for 92% of liquid biofuel deliveries in 2023, and the RSB EU RED sustainability system was used for the remaining 8%.  🔹 Hydrogen: There was the evidenced first ever registration of a (small) amount of hydrogen. Let’s cherish each step forward!   For detailed insights or getting to know why no “greened” LNG was recorded – get in touch with us! Leave a message here below and we can link you to the NEa report directly.   #RenewableEnergy #Biogas #BioLNG #Biomethane

The race for biofuels is a key part of the global effort to achieve a sustainable energy future, using renewable resources to reduce carbon emissions. While biofuels often come with a premium, making them yet more expensive than traditional fuels, the energy sector is uniquely positioned to drive this transition. With vast financial resources and advanced infrastructure, traditional energy companies are the real enablers of the energy transition. Their investments are essential in #innovation to boost the development of renewable technologies, improving energy storage, and creating effective carbon capture systems. By leveraging their technical expertise and robust balance sheet, integrated energy companies are the the avenue to ensuring a smooth and practical path to a net-zero future. #biofuel #SiaMELCS Sia Partners Full access to the link below 👇🏻

Could biomass be the key to unlocking sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a larger scale? Drax Group is betting on it. In a recent update, the renewable energy company revealed its plans to expand the supply of biomass pellets to North America, Asia, and Europe, focusing on SAF production among other uses. CEO Will Gardiner highlighted Drax’s commitment to leveraging biomass in the energy transition, stating, “We believe that biomass has a growing role in the production of SAF.” Additionally, Drax is launching its new Elimini carbon removals business, exploring long-term investments to support 24/7 clean power and carbon removal projects outside the UK. The conversion of biomass pellets into SAF through advanced processes like gasification or pyrolysis could be a game-changer in reducing aviation’s carbon footprint. With technology evolving, this approach holds promise for providing a cleaner alternative to traditional jet fuel. Is biomass the future of aviation fuel? Share your thoughts below! For further insights, visit our blog: https://lnkd.in/gp9m-tvZ #AvfoilNews #SustainableAviationFuel #BiomassEnergy #DraxGroup #CleanAviation #CarbonReduction #Biofuels #AviationSustainability #GreenEnergy #NetZero

Honeywell and Repsol to Partner on Biofuels Development Honeywell and Spanish energy and #petrochemicals group Repsol are collaborating to create new production pathways for biofuels and circular materials. The two companies will also explore the possible integration of these methods into Repsol’s existing facilities. The partners plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell's technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids for chemical production and renewable fuels at Repsol’s refineries. Their goal is to produce different #biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, while making use of existing refinery assets. This collaboration, Honeywell commented, supports the alignment of its portfolio with the #energytransition megatrend. Read more on #CMI online: https://lnkd.in/dPRrgBE7

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟐 - 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 #Bioenergy refers to the renewable energy that converts biomass, water or other inorganic substances into combustible gas such as biogas and hydrogen or combustible liquid such as ethanol and oil through biological activities. #Sustainable bioenergy ensuring that bioenergy contributes to sustainable development emphasizes the economic growth of long-term development, biofuels produced by plants directly from the sun's energy and biomass energy (bioenergy) can be used to produce part of the electricity and liquid fuels, and should be part of the solution to climate change pollution. 𝐓𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅: https://lnkd.in/gTFaRe-f *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Ethanol, Biodiesel, Hydrocarbon Fuels *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:  Industrial, Commercial, Residential *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Abengoa Bioenergy Corporation, LLC, Amyris, bp, Butamax Advanced Biofuels, LLC , Ceres, Enerkem, Joule Unlimited Technologies, Inc., LANZATECH UK LIMITED, Novozymes, Sapphire Energy Inc., ADM, Cargill, POET, ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC, Wilmar International Inc #SustainableBioenergy #RenewableEnergy #GreenTech #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #BiofuelFuture #EcoFriendlyPower #CarbonNeutral #EnergyTransition #GreenEconomy

SAFFiRE Renewables is gearing up to launch its pilot #biofuel plant this year! The plant will use the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) innovative deacetylation and mechanical refining (DMR) process to produce cellulosic ethanol from agricultural waste! Ultimately, ethanol made at the plant, operated by Conestoga Energy, can be upgraded into #sustainableaviationfuel (SAF) using LanzaJet’s alcohol-to-jet technology✈️ Estimates suggest the resulting #SAF will have a carbon footprint at least 83% lower than conventional #jetfuel. Learn more about NREL’s patent-pending DMR technology and how the pilot plant—supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office and Southwest Airlines—plans to make biofuel production more efficient and sustainable! https://lnkd.in/en4GTHPs

Drax Group eyes increased supply of pellets for SAF Renewable energy company Drax Group announced that it plans to supply biomass including pellets to existing and new markets in North America, Asia and Europe for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “We believe that biomass has a growing role to play in the energy transition, such as in the production of SAF. We have also launched our new Elimini carbon removals business which aims to develop projects providing 24/7 power and carbon removals outside the UK, offering long-term investment opportunities in what we believe could be a major new global market,” said the group’s CEO Will Gardiner. #sustainableaviationfuel #SAF #cleanaviationfuel #biofuel #renewablejetfuel #aviationemissions #decarbonization #climatechange #sustainability #greenaviation #aviationindustry #airlineindustry #aerospaceindustry #energytransition #lowcarboneconomy #greeneconomy #innovation #technology #researchanddevelopment #partnership Read full below. https://lnkd.in/ecXSspW6

The distribution of biomass energy： · United States is the world's largest producer of biogas and biofuel ethanol, accounting for 26.67% and 52.45% of global production, respectively; · Germany is the world's second-largest producer of biogas, accounting for 13.33% of global production · Brazil is the world's second-largest producer of biofuel ethanol, accounting for 27.74% of global production; · European Union is the world's largest producer of biodiesel, accounting for 25.39% of global production. · China's proportion is relatively small, only 3.93% · Renewable methanol and sustainable aviation fuels are in their infancy https://lnkd.in/ggtQNaqR

Braya Renewable Fuels LP Fuels may halt operations at its #Canada biofuels plant amid poor economic conditions. #Newfoundland https://lnkd.in/eNmir-CZ #biofuels #market #RD #biodiesel #challenging #technology