Biofuels
U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks
U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.
Stantec partners with FuelPositive on launch of Canada’s first farmer-owned green ammonia system
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, is providing technical advisory services for FuelPositive Corp.’s first demonstration system, the FP300. Located in Sperling, Manitoba, Canada, the system is designed to produce 100 metric tpy of green ammonia.
MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan
The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.
Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia)
Yara Clean Ammonia (YCA) announced its key role in a landmark maritime decarbonization initiative led by the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD). The successful completion of the first-ever ship-to-ship transfer (STS) of ammonia at anchorage in Western Australia marks a major milestone in paving the way for ammonia as a viable marine fuel.
AB Foods holds off bioethanol plant closure decision until June 25
Associated British Foods will hold off deciding the fate of its under threat Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull, northern England, until June 25, hoping the government will step in with a support package.
White House completes review of EPA's biofuel-blending obligation proposal
The White House has completed its review of a proposal regarding U.S. biofuel-blending obligations and returned the rule to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for further action.
USA BioEnergy secures long-term feedstock supply for $2.8-B SAF refinery in Texas (U.S.)
USA BioEnergy (USABE) has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (LP) outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USAB’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks for the production of renewable fuel. Once finalized, the agreement would provide for up to 2.2 MMtpy of woody biomass for an initial term of 20 yr.
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, Gidara Energy and Samsung E&A form SAF technology alliance
Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy and SAMSUNG E&A announced the formation of a strategic technology alliance to bring a groundbreaking end-to-end global solution to market for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass and municipal solid waste.
The U.S. produced more energy in 2024 than ever before
In 2024, the U.S. produced a record amount of energy, according to data in the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA’s) Monthly Energy Review. U.S. total energy production was more than 103 quadrillion British thermal units in 2024, a 1% increase from the previous record set in 2023. Several energy sources—natural gas, crude oil, natural gas plant liquids, biofuels, solar and wind—each set domestic production records last year.
TRE HOLDINGS, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to study feasibility of using woody biomass and waste to produce green methanol in Japan
TRE HOLDINGS Corp. and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a strategic business collaboration in which they will study the feasibility of using domestic woody biomass and waste to produce green methanol commercially in Japan.
- Envision Energy powers world's first green marine ammonia bunkering 7/25
- New catalyst breakthrough could make clean ammonia easier to produce 7/25
- U.S. Gulf refiners seek Middle East, S. American oil to offset Venezuela, Mexico losses 7/25
- CEO of Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara resigns after EU sanctions 7/25
- PetroChina makes FID for new northeast refinery complex 7/25
- Valero Energy beats Q2 profit estimates as refining margins improve 7/24
