€1.2bn biofuels plant set for Andalusia

Spanish energy company Cepsa and Malaysian vegetable oil maker Apical have begun work on a €1.2bn biofuels plant in Andalusia. When complete in 2026 the plant will be able to… The post €1.2bn biofuels plant set for Andalusia appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels

Data from The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) shows that construction directly accounts for approximately 10% of the UK’s CO2 emissions. In this article, William Tebbit, CEO of Green Biofuels, explains how reducing the construction industry’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels is not a question of how but when. The post Reducing construction’s greenhouse gas emissions with alternative fuels appeared first on Planning, BIM & Construction Today.

Sulzer enables production of 3 billion liters of renewable fuels from waste at one of world’s largest biofuels facilities

Sulzer has supplied flow technology solutions to convert an existing US West Coast refinery into one of the world’s largest renewable biofuels plants. The pumps will support a number of critical applications to convert waste oils and fats into renewable fuels with a lower carbon cost. Once complete, the new facility is expected to produce […] The post <strong>Sulzer enables production of 3 billion liters of renewable fuels from waste at one of world’s largest biofuels facilities</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Supporting sustainable fuel production

Sulzer’s expertise and product range is helping to drive the green economy Sulzer is at the forefront of engineering excellence and quality, delivering best-in-class solutions to support companies in important growth industries, such as bio-based, renewable energy production. Understanding precisely what customers need, as well as maintaining the highest standards in manufacturing and service has […] The post Supporting sustainable fuel production appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Cowi team to build biofuel factories

Cowi has joined forces with Swedish Biofuels to build factories for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

FT - Can sustainable aviation fuel clean up flying? 22032023

Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which is made from feedstocks such as used cooking oil, can reduce emissions from flying by up to 80%. With the aviation industry under pressure to hit net zero by 2050, airlines are eager to increase its use. The FT’s Myles McCormick looks at whether production of SAF can be scaled, and how long it will take.

Real Engineering - The Problem with Biofuels 05062021

This video looks at the production of Biofuels and the extent of farmland required for growing corn. Biomass makes a great deal of sense when made out of waste products, but not a lot of sense when the raw material is produced just to turn it into fuel.

IChemE - Serving Society, IChemE animation exploring the evolution of chemical engineering, 25 01 2022

Watch this animation which explores the evolution of the chemical engineering profession from its origins over a century ago to the contributions chemical engineers are making to society today.

CNBC - How ExxonMobil Is Banking On Biofuels, 08082022

Watch the video to learn about how ExxonMobil started out as a company making kerosene, why some blame it for a climate change misinformation campaign, and where the company says it will generate future profits as the world transitions away from oil and gas.

The Economist - Green energy: Which sources are the most sustainable? 23122021

Fossil fuels still supply about 80% of the world’s power. How can energy be produced and used more sustainably to meet climate targets? We answer your questions.