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South Korea considering buying more U.S. oil and gas
South Korea is interested in importing more U.S. oil and gas to diversify energy sources and ensure stable supplies given tensions in the Middle East.
California (U.S.) withdraws clean truck EPA waiver request ahead of Trump inauguration
California said on Tuesday it has withdrawn its request for a federal waiver to require commercial truckers to transition to zero-emissions vehicles, preempting an expected denial from the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.
Colonial Pipeline shuts main gasoline artery after potential gasoline spill
Colonial Pipeline, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline operator, said on Tuesday that the main artery moving gasoline from the U.S. Gulf Coast to the East Coast has been shut since Monday night due to a potential spill in Paulding County, Georgia.
U.S. issues partial guidance on clean fuel subsidies, chafing ethanol makers
The U.S. government has released short-term guidance on how companies can secure clean fuel tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, but fell short of finalizing the program's key details.
New York City lawsuit against Exxon, bp, Shell over climate change dismissed
A judge has dismissed New York City's lawsuit seeking to hold ExxonMobil, bp and Shell liable for misleading the public about their products, and their commitment to renewable energy and fighting climate change.
Bayer acquires camelina assets from Smart Earth Camelina to advance biofuels
Bayer has signed a deal with Canada-based Smart Earth Camelina Corp., whereby Bayer has acquired the company’s camelina germplasm, intellectual property and materials to expand its global leadership position in biomass-based feedstock markets.
Avina Clean Hydrogen completes FEED for 800,000-tpy clean ammonia facility (U.S.)
Avina Clean Hydrogen announced the successful completion of front-end engineering design (FEED) and front-end-loading (FEL-3) for its 2,200-tpd clean ammonia facility located in Texas Gulf Coast.
Montana Renewables announces closing of $1.44-B U.S. DOE loan for renewable fuels and biomass energy facility
Calumet, Inc. announced the closing of a $1.44-B guaranteed loan facility with the U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office that will fund the construction and expansion of the 300-MMgpy renewable fuels facility owned by Montana Renewables
USA BioEnergy secures land for $2.8-B SAF plant in East Texas (U.S.)
USA BioEnergy (USABE) announced it has closed on the acquisition of 1,600+ acres of land in East Texas for its new $2.8-B advanced biorefinery, designed to convert wood waste into sustainable, net-zero aviation fuel (SAF).
Motiva plans to begin Texas FCC overhaul by Jan. 21
Motiva Enterprises plans to begin an overhaul of the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) by Jan. 21 at its 626,000-bpd Port Arthur, Texas, refinery.
- LyondellBasell to sell select European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA 6/9
- Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.) 6/9
- Plug Power, Allied Green Ammonia partner for $5.5-B, 2-GW electrolyzer project to produce SAF, green urea and green diesel 6/9
- Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture 6/9
- Ebara Elliott Energy signs high-speed balancing bunker agreement to expand Middle East footprint 6/9
- Rotork joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program 6/9
