Environment
U.S. EPA's upcoming proposal on biofuel blending mandates to cover two years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to release a proposal on biofuel blending mandates that covers two years worth of mandates, instead of a proposal that covers three years
Lummus successfully starts up PFAS demo unit to destroy "forever chemicals"
Lummus Technology has started up its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) destruction demonstration unit. The at-scale, commercial-ready system uses a combination of advanced technology to destroy PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals."
Solvay partners with Cavalinho to reduce emissions at Brazilian chemical plant
Solvay will be one the first companies in Brazil to adopt biofuel-powered trucks for transportation, supporting its goal of cutting scope 3 emissions by 20% by 2030.
Motiva FCCU at Texas refinery shut for two more weeks after unsuccessful restart
A fluidic catalytic cracker unit (FCCU) at Motiva Enterprises' refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, is expected to remain shut for two weeks after a second unsuccessful restart attempt over the weekend.
Dow Chemical, X-energy to advance nuclear project at Dow's Seadrift chemicals facility (U.S.)
Dow Chemical and X-Energy Reactor Co. announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas (U.S.)
Maersk names dual-fuel methanol vessel “Adrian Mærsk” at Rotterdam flagship terminal
Maersk has celebrated the naming of the dual-fuel methanol ship Adrian Mærsk at its APM Terminals Maasvlakte II terminal in Rotterdam.
Ash Creek secures exclusive Camelina seed licenses, advances "Forks and Fuels" initiative
Ash Creek Renewables, a platform dedicated to developing renewable fuel feedstock solutions and a portfolio company of Tailwater Capital LLC, has secured exclusive licensing rights from Montana State University (U.S.) for a new high-performance Camelina seed variety.
BASF starts up its first plant for recycled polyamide 6
BASF announced the start-up of the world’s first commercial loopamid® plant. The production facility at the Caojing site in Shanghai, China, has an annual capacity of 500 metric tons and marks an important step in the supply of sustainable products for the textile industry.
U.S. weighs funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs
The U.S. Department of Energy is weighing funding cuts to four of seven hydrogen hubs that were selected under a $7 billion federal program.
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining
Eni, Saipem extend collaboration agreement in biorefining. Eni will further develop its biorefining capacity through the development of new initiatives for producing biofuels for both aviation and land/maritime transportation.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they targeted petrochemical facilities in the Gulf 4/6
- Petrobras delivers LPG sold at steep premiums despite Lula move to annul auction 4/3
- Plug Power to supply 275-MW GenEco electrolyzer system for Hy2gen’s Courant decarbonized ammonium nitrate project 4/3
- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
- China plans to upgrade some petrochemical plants, phase out others by 2029 4/3
- Morocco has diesel stocks for 51 days, energy ministry says 4/3
