National lab pilot plants help industry de-risk biofuel processes

In addition to a range of analytical and laboratory facilities, the IBRF contains a high-bay biochemical conversion pilot plant, which companies are using to validate their processes. / SOURCE: Dennis Schroeder, NREL

August 22, 2023

BY U.S. Department of Energy

Neste celebrates 15 years of refining in Singapore and 60 years in Porvoo

By Neste Corp.

4 hours ago

Advanced Biofuels Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Operations

Neste is marking two significant milestones: the 15th anniversary of its renewable products refinery in Singapore and the 60th anniversary of its Porvoo refinery in Finland. Both facilities currently produce renewable fuels.

By XCF Global Inc.

4 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Business Use

XCF Global Inc. on Nov. 3 announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Impact Jets LLC, a private aviation platform, to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) adoption across the private jet market.

By Topsoe

19 hours ago

Sustainable Aviation Fuels Advanced Biofuels Business

Topsoe has been selected to deliver its HydroFlex, SynCOR and H2bridge technologies, as well as catalysts and equipment, for NXTClean Fuels’ Port Westward project in Clatskanie, Oregon, to produce SAF and renewable diesel.

By Erin Krueger

November 05, 2025

Policy Sustainable Aviation Fuels Marine Biofuel

The European Commission on Nov. 5 unveiled its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan, an initiative that aims to rapidly accelerate the energy transition in aviation and marine sectors, including through the use of SAF and marine biofuels.

By Erin Krueger

November 05, 2025

Operations Business

Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Nov. 4 announced its renewable diesel segment achieved increased capacity utilization during the third quarter. The segment, however, reported a significant EBTIDA loss on weak margins.

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