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Exxon sues California AG, environmental groups over attacks on recycling efforts
ExxonMobil filed a lawsuit on Monday against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups, court records show, accusing them of defaming and disparaging the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Mitsubishi Chemical abandons 350,000-tpy MMA plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
Mitsubishi Chemical announced that it will not pursue a 350,000-tpy MMA Plant in Geismar, Louisiana" dated December 9, 2020, the Group had been considering the construction of a new Methyl methacrylate monomer plant in Geismar, Louisiana (U.S.), citing a failure to obtain long-term offtake contracts.
GTI Energy secures U.S. DOE and EPA funding to advance methane monitoring and mitigation solutions
GTI Energy has been awarded nearly $250 MM in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to lead four projects under the Methane Emissions Reduction Program (MERP).
Comstock Fuels, Emerging Fuels Technology to advance SAF, other renewable fuel yields
Comstock Inc. has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings LLC, has executed a technology cooperation agreement (TCA) with Oklahoma (U.S.)-based Emerging Fuels Technology Inc. (EFT).
Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies joins Colonial Group
Crown Carbon Reduction Technologies has officially joined the Colonial Group family as part of Colonial Chemical Solutions. This strategic merger represents a significant milestone, enhancing the capabilities and resources available to customers across industries.
U.S. biofuel producers ramped up in Oct. as profitability improved
U.S. renewable diesel and biodiesel producers ramped up operations in October to multi-month highs, helped by stronger margins for the biofuels, according to data compiled by advisory group AEGIS Hedging.
U.S. plans more sanctions on tankers carrying Russian oil
The Biden administration plans to impose more sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, taking aim at its oil revenues with action against tankers carrying Russian crude.
Fire extinguished at Valero's Three Rivers refinery on New Year's Day
A large fire was extinguished at Valero's 89,000-bpd Three Rivers refinery in Texas on Wednesday evening, local media reported.
EIA update: U.S. crude stocks fall, gasoline and distillate inventories rise
U.S. crude stocks fell while gasoline and distillate inventories rose in the week ending December 27, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Thursday.
U.S. EPA issues first underground injection permits for carbon storage in California (U.S.)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well permits in California, allowing for carbon sequestration at a site in Kern County.
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