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The European Union consumed a record 24.8 million metric tons of wood pellets in 2022, according to a report filed with the USDA FASs Global Agricultural Information Network. Consumption is expected to grow to 25.6 million metric tons this year.

U.S. operable biofuels capacity was up in June, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel and associated fuels, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Aug. 31. Feedstock consumption was also up during the month.

Cummins Inc. on Aug. 25 announced approval of its entire line of diesel high horsepower engines across all ratings for use with unblended paraffinic fuels (EN15940), often referred to as renewable diesel, including hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

Fiji Airways’ newest Airbus A350-900 XWB aircraft, named the Island of Vatulele, on Aug. 31 arrived into Nadi, Fiji from Singapore, having flown the entire 8,520 kilometer (km) journey powered by a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend.

SOUTHWESTERN'S NEW DIRECTIONS CEO Bill Way has shifted Southwestern Energy's course from Fayetteville founder to dual-basin natural gas powerhouse. Now, the E&P aims to be the LNG sector's top supplier. (JACK) UP, UP AND AWAY! The market for both jackups and floaters is in a global resurgence with day rates and utilization continuing to climb.

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The Canadian government on Aug. 30 announced it is investing up to $5.3 million in an initiative that aims to support the development of biomass supply chains and cutting-edge technologies to produce biomass and value-added agricultural products.

Idemitsu Kosan, a Japanese petroleum company, and LOPS Corp., a Japan-based trading company that supplies oil and fats, on Aug. 24 announced plans to conduct a joint study focused on the procurement of feedstocks for SAF production.

In 2022, Dairyland Power Cooperative served approximately 700,000 individuals. After 30 years, theyre continuing to take steps to provide reliable energy.

Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corp. to enable the production of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) resin made with renewable Neste RE on a commercial scale. Neste RE is made from 100 percent biobased materials.