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Vanguard Renewables to supply CMA CGM with RNG for clean shipping

Vanguard Renewables to supply CMA CGM with RNG for clean shipping

August 21, 2025 |

In Massachusetts, Vanguard Renewables announced a commercial partnership with the CMA CGM Group. Under the terms of the agreement, CMA CGM will make a strategic minority investment in Vanguard Renewables through its energy fund PULSE, ensuring access to significant volumes of RNG to be delivered on a long-term basis. The agreement highlights the critical role […]

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Ethanol production slips while stocks grow

Ethanol production slips while stocks grow

August 21, 2025 |

In Washington, the Wall Street Journal reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell by 20,000 barrels per day last week, but ethanol stocks still grew by 400,000 barrels to 22.69 million barrels, recovering from an eight-month low. Both stocks and production levels landed within the range expected by analysts surveyed by Dow Jones. […]

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Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO Technology at Chippewa Valley Ethanol

Fluid Quip Technologies installs DCO Technology at Chippewa Valley Ethanol

August 21, 2025 |

In Iowa, Fluid Quip Technologies (FQT) announced the successful installation and startup of its DCO Technology™ system at Chippewa Valley Ethanol Co. (CVEC) in Benson, Minnesota. Leveraging multi-stage stillage washing and thin stillage clarification, the system increases oil yield by optimizing oil separation at multiple points throughout production including recovering oil from backset streams. Designed […]

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Bio Clean Energy files civil RICO case for $1B in damages

Bio Clean Energy files civil RICO case for $1B in damages

August 21, 2025 |

In Brazil, John Kaweske founder of Bio Clean Energy SA has filed a civil RICO action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Case # 25CV 6588 seeking approximately $1 billion in damages. The complaint alleges a coordinated scheme by Tricon Energy, Banco Bradesco SA, and Sérgio Bermudes Advogados […]

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VINSSEN signs MOU with Marinteknik to boost hydrogen fuel cell hybrid marine systems

VINSSEN signs MOU with Marinteknik to boost hydrogen fuel cell hybrid marine systems

August 21, 2025 |

In Singapore, VINSSEN has signed an MOU with Singapore’s Marinteknik to accelerate the shift toward clean propulsion across Asia. The partnership centers on VINSSEN’s Hydrogen-ready battery-based hybrid systems — designed to evolve from diesel-hybrid to full battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell propulsion as infrastructure matures. Marinteknik contributes 40+ years of ship design and construction expertise […]

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Unilever using biomethane from palm waste to power Indonesian palm oil refinery

Unilever using biomethane from palm waste to power Indonesian palm oil refinery

August 21, 2025 |

In Indonesia, to make its palm oil supply chain more transparent and traceable, and help maintain ‘no deforestation’ for this key commodity, Unilever is working directly with producers and mills, bypassing traditional intermediaries and bringing much of its palm oil refining in-house. To help ensure that more of the palm-derived ingredients that create lather in […]

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ORNL researchers study rhizodeposition to boost crop resilience

ORNL researchers study rhizodeposition to boost crop resilience

August 21, 2025 |

In Tennessee, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory conducted a meticulous analysis of the compounds released by plant roots into their surrounding environment. The analysis yielded an abundance of data that can guide research aiming to improve the way we grow energy and food crops. Researchers have long known that the […]

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EPA to rule on some of 195 outstanding SREs on Friday

EPA to rule on some of 195 outstanding SREs on Friday

August 21, 2025 |

In Washington, Reuters reports the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to rule on some of the 195 outstanding Small Refiner Exemption applications that are pending, but it won’t yet decide on whether large refiners have to compensate for the waived gallons from smaller refineries. The decision on what to do with large refiners will come […]

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Anaergia to support 15 new biomethane plants across Spain

Anaergia to support 15 new biomethane plants across Spain

August 20, 2025 |

In Spain, Anaergia S.r.l. has signed a Binding Agreement with a leading Spanish company specializing in renewable gas infrastructure projects. Under the terms of the Agreement, Anaergia will provide a range of services as well as its cutting-edge technology and equipment for over 15 new biomethane production plants across Spain. Anaergia will be responsible for […]

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Sumitomo Chemical launches ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant

Sumitomo Chemical launches ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant

August 20, 2025 |

In Japan, Sumitomo Chemical has established a pilot facility in the Sodegaura area of the Chiba Plant and started operation of a new process that directly manufactures propylene from ethanol. This process is supported by NEDO’s Green Innovation (GI) Fund project as a technology that can greatly contribute to the conversion of raw materials into […]

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