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BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based ethyl acrylate

BASF announced the biotransformation of their (Meth)acrylate portfolio, switching the production to bio-based ethyl acrylate starting Q4 2024.

Diesel Direct and Saia Trucking partner to pilot renewable diesel in California

Diesel Direct, a recognized leader in innovative and sustainable fuel delivery solutions across the U.S., has begun a partnership with Saia Trucking.

U.S. DOE awards $41 MM for renewables-to-liquids/chemicals projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $41 MM for 14 projects to develop technologies, renewables-to-liquids, for harnessing renewable energy to produce liquids for sustainable fuels or chemicals.

U.S. EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched investigations into the supply chains of at least two renewable fuel producers amid industry concerns that some may be using fraudulent feedstocks for biodiesel to secure lucrative government subsidies.

Aggreko invests in European cooling fleet to support petrochemical industry amid summer heat

Energy solutions specialist Aggreko has significantly invested in its European fleet of cooling solutions to bring reliable, clean and efficient cooling to the market.

Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Suncor Energy on Tuesday, alleging that pollution from the company's Commerce City refinery in Colorado has resulted in long-lasting harm to surrounding communities.

U.S. imports of renewable diesel increased in the early months of 2024

In the first five months of 2024, U.S. imports of renewable diesel averaged 30,000 bpd, approaching the monthly record set in May 2023.

KBR and Avina enter into FEED and technology licensing agreement for SAF

KBR has announced that Avina Clean Hydrogen Inc. has selected the sustainable aviation fuel technology, PureSAF℠, for its project in the U.S.

OCI Global to sell its clean ammonia project in Texas (U.S.) to Woodside Energy for $2.35 B

OCI Global has entered into a binding equity purchase agreement for the sale of 100% of its equity interests in OCI’s 1.1-MMtpy clean ammonia project under construction in Beaumont, Texas to Woodside Energy Group Ltd for $2.35 B.

Verbio launches ethanol production at its biorefinery plant in Iowa (U.S.)

Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa.