Biofuels
US confirms duties on Argentine, Indonesian biofuel
CHICAGO (Reuters) — The US International Trade Commission (ITC) on Tuesday made a final finding that biodiesel imports from Argentina and Indonesia harm US producers, ensuring that anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties remain in effect for at least 5 yr.
Tri Delta transit to use Neste biodiesel
Tri Delta Transit, an Eastern Contra Costa County Transit Authority in California, has switched their entire fleet of transit buses from operating on petroleum diesel to using only Neste MY Renewable Diesel.
Africa: The rise in Africa’s oil storage infrastructure investments
The drop in crude oil prices, a growing transportation sector and an underperforming crude processing industry have created a strong demand for additional storage facilities in Africa, which is the preferred method of meeting fuel consumption requirements.
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EPA sets US biofuels targets slightly higher for 2018
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The US Environmental Protection Agency said on Thursday it will require fuel companies to blend slightly more biofuels into the nation's gasoline and diesel next year, reversing a previous proposal for a small cut.
Argentina biodiesel exports decline after US tariffs imposed
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) — Argentina's biodiesel exports fell 30% in the third quarter of 2017 from the previous year to 353,034 t, the government's statistics agency said on Wednesday, indicating that new US import tariffs have had a swift impact.
US ethanol makers call on Mexico, India to reduce biofuel glut
CHICAGO (Reuters) — US ethanol producers, looking to relieve a growing domestic glut, are hunting for new international fuel markets to replace China and Brazil after trade disputes slashed exports to those top buyers.
Neste forms partnerships with four distributors to provide renewable diesel to California
Neste has announced exclusive partnerships with four fuel distributors in California: IPC (USA), Inc.; Ramos Oil Company, Van De Pol Petroleum; and Western States Oil. Public and private fleets will now have access to a consistent and high-quality supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel through these partners.
Study: US biofuels policy contributes to global warming
(Reuters) — US renewable fuel mandates are contributing to global warming, boosting carbon emissions as farmers turn carbon-rich areas like wetlands and forests into cropland to grow corn, soy and wheat for biofuels production, a study presented on Wednesday said.
Braskem signs partnership with Haldor Topsoe to develop biobased MEG
SAO PAULO — Braskem, the American producer of thermoplastic resins, and Danish-based Haldor Topsoe, a company in catalysts and surface science, have signed a technological cooperation agreement to develop a pioneering route to produce monoethylene glycol (MEG) from sugar. The agreement calls for the construction of a demonstration plant in Denmark, with operation slated to begin in 2019.
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