Biofuels
Biden administration split over ethanol's role in aviation fuel subsidy program
The Biden administration is divided over whether to grant a request from the U.S. biofuel industry that would make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the White House's signature climate law.
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia tests palm oil-blended jet fuel
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia said it is testing jet fuel mixed with palm oil in the engines of one of its Boeing aircraft, amid efforts to cut emissions in the aviation sector.
Technip Energies and Enerkem join forces on biofuels and circular chemicals technology deployment
Technip Energies and Enerkem Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a Collaboration Agreement aimed at accelerating the deployment of Enerkem’s technology platform for biofuels and circular chemical products from non-recyclable waste materials.
Lufthansa Group and HCS Group sign Letter of Intent on the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel ‘Made in Germany’
The Lufthansa Group and the HCS Group have signed a Letter of Intent to partner on the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel.
ART launches catalyst system to produce renewable diesel, SAF from 100% renewable sources
Advanced Refining Technologies LLC, a joint venture of Chevron and specialty chemicals leader W. R. Grace & Co., launched ENDEAVORTM, a hydroprocessing catalyst solution to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel from 100% renewable sources, such as vegetable oils, refined oils, animal fats, and greases.
AFPM statement and letter in support of House bills to stop government vehicle bans, attempts to electrify the RFS
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President & CEO Chet Thompson this morning issued a statement along with a letter urging support for three bills being marked up today by the House Energy & Commerce Committee.
Gasoil net exports reduce Singapore inventories despite jet fuel from China
Middle distillates stock levels at key trading hub Singapore slipped to their lowest in over four months as robust net exports of gasoil more than offset a surge in jet fuel imports from China, official data showed.
Bunkering hub in Singapore conducts first bio-methanol refueling for Maersk ship
A container ship has refueled with bio-methanol at the world's largest bunkering hub in Singapore, the first such operation to have taken place at the city-state, its port authority said.
Varo Energy secures $3.3 B in boost to biofuel goals
Refiner and trader Varo Energy secured $3.33 B in its latest financing round, which will help to fund its sustainable energy projects, including its purchase of a stake in northern Europe’s biggest biogas facility.
Repsol to invest more than $130 MM to retrofit plant to produce biofuels
Spanish oil company Repsol will invest more than $132.95 MM to retrofit a decades-old diesel plant to produce second-generation biofuels.
- Kumho Mitsui Chemicals begins operation of chlor-alkali plant using thyssenkrupp nucera technology 6/16
- MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan 6/16
- Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol 6/16
- Yara Clean Ammonia supports groundbreaking ammonia bunkering pilot in Pilbara (Australia) 6/16
- Syensqo signs carbon fiber composites recycling contract with Fairmat 6/16
- OCI Global receives U.S. regulatory approval for the sale of its global methanol business to Methanex Corp. 6/16
