Environment
EU wants fossil fuel sector to help pay to combat climate change
The European Union is set to call for the fossil fuel industry to help pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries under a United Nations target, a draft document shows, as nations prepare for talks this year on a global finance goal.
IAG reaches one-third of 2030 SAF target with major e-SAF deal with Twelve
International Airlines Group announced its largest SAF purchase agreement to date, with e-SAF producer Twelve, which will supply advanced e-SAF made from made from CO2, water and renewable energy.
Biden administration (U.S.) says to finalize SAF climate model revisions within weeks
The Biden administration (U.S.) will finalize revisions to its climate model for SAF feedstocks in the coming weeks, a White House official said.
Biden-Harris administration (U.S.) allocates $366 MM to reduce energy costs and boost security in rural areas nationwide
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy announced more than $366 MM for 17 projects across 20 states and 30 Tribal Nations and communities to accelerate clean energy deployment in rural and remote areas across the country.
European airlines secure supplies of low-carbon jet fuel
European airlines are signing SAF deals needed to meet carbon-reduction targets set by the European Union.
ACC comments on 45V clean hydrogen production tax credit proposal
The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement after submitting comments to the Internal Revenue Service in response to the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
Indonesia sees 2024 biodiesel consumption rising to 11 MMt
Indonesia's unblended biodiesel consumption in 2024 is seen rising to 11 - 11.4 MMt from 10.7 MMt last year, leading to a possible fall in palm oil exports.
Yokogawa releases OpreX carbon footprint tracer to support decarbonization in the process manufacturing industries
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced the development and release of OpreX Carbon Footprint Tracer, a solution in the OpreX Transformation lineup that targets the carbon footprint management needs of companies in the process manufacturing industries.
Biomass-based diesel and ethanol compliance credit prices decline 45% from start of year
The price of compliance credits for biomass-based diesel and ethanol has decreased about 45% since the start of the year, when prices were already the lowest in about three years.
MMA production via ACH Process and acrylonitrile-related production discontinued at Hiroshima, Japan plant, withdrawal from certain businesses to follow
The Mitsubishi Chemical Group hereby announces that it has decided to discontinue MMA monomer production by the ACH process as well as the production of acrylonitrile and acrylonitrile derivatives at the Mitsubishi Chemical Hiroshima Plant.
- Borouge to supply advanced polyolefin solutions for next-generation vehicles 11/18
- ASTM International signs MoU with Gulf Cooperation Council Laboratory Company for Technical Services (GCC Lab TSCo.) 11/18
- KBC launches Visual MESA Energy Management System 7.3 11/18
- MHI Compressor secures steam turbine contract at Baton Rouge (U.S.) olefins plant 11/18
- Reliance buys 1 MMbbl of crude from Kuwait's KPC, trade sources say 11/18
- Vitol, Cnergyico make Pakistan's biggest single delivery of marine fuel 11/18
