Biofuels
Record U.S. biofuel targets to test biodiesel industry after slow year
To meet the record target, companies that process soybeans into biodiesel must boost production by over 60% this year. Some industry bodies and biofuel experts doubt they will succeed, yet failure could further stoke the rise in diesel prices.
CIRCOR releases biofuel upgrade kit
The biofuel upgrade kits includes all essential components in a compact kit, allowing maritime fleets to achieve full compliance with the latest fuel standards quickly and cost-effectively, without resorting to pump replacements or disruptive system modifications.
Brazil to start tests for diesel blend containing 20% biofuel in May
Siemens and Shomax expand U.S. fertilizer production with zero-carbon green ammonia
The signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) is designed to reduce U.S. reliance on imported nitrogen fertilizer, currently accounting for roughly 18% of domestic supply, while helping stabilize cost for farmers and supporting long-term U.S. food security.
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