Biofuels
ORLEN Południe plant makes propylene glycol production more sustainable based on BASF technology
ORLEN Południe has recently concluded the first year of operation of its BioPG plant, converting glycerol, a by-product of biodiesel production, into renewable propylene glycol.
Iraq expects Total to begin $27-B energy project in second half of 2023
Iraq expects TotalEnergies to begin operations on a long-delayed $27-B oil, gas and renewables project in the second half of 2023 after finalizing side-contracts with a state oil company.
Emirates airline creates $200-MM aviation sustainability fund
Emirates airline said it had committed $200 MM to a research fund focusing on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation, because hitting net zero emissions targets would not be possible with currently available options.
China cuts second batch of 2023 fuel export quotas
China has decreased its second batch of export quota volumes for refined oil products, consultancies and trader sources said, focusing on local demand during the refinery overhaul season and boosting domestic sales amid poor export margins.
Japan's Eneos aims to double profit in 3 years with green energy plan
Japan's biggest oil refiner Eneos Holdings said it planned to more than double net profit to ¥310 B in three years and expand aggressively in green energy and climate-friendlier fuels.
Neste and PetroCard partner to expand access to renewable diesel in the Pacific Northwest
As part of its commitment to help businesses and cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector effectively, Neste today announced a new partnership with PetroCard to grow the accessibility of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
Honeywell introduces UOP eFining technology for new class of sustainable aviation fuel
Honeywell today announced its innovative, new, UOP eFining technology, a ready-now solution for producing low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.
Arcadia selects Topsoe and Sasol technology for first commercial SAF plant in Denmark
Arcadia eFuels, Sasol, and Topsoe, have signed a single license agreement for Arcadia’s Vordingborg eFuels plant.
Ferrari CEO says e-fuel cars do not compromise carbon goals
Ferrari's plans to continue building internal combustion engine cars powered by so called e-fuels does not conflict with its target to become carbon neutral by 2030, its chief executive said.
State report shows biodiesel blends gain ground in Iowa’s on-road diesel
The availability of biodiesel blends at the pump continues to expand in Iowa, making up 70 percent of reported on-road diesel sales in the state in 2022.

- 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