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Hyperfuels to market ethanol-free gasoline in 13 states

Hyperfuels to market ethanol-free gasoline in 13 states

January 9, 2023 |

In Texas, Hyperfuels announced that it will market PurFuels ethanol-free gasoline to petroleum distributors and gas station convenience stores in 13 states. This is the first commercial fuel (without ethanol) to be marketed in bulk in multiple states since 2005. When Hyperfuels began offering special blends of ethanol-free gasoline in 2016 in some Texas markets […]

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Minnesota PUC seeks EIS on short stretch of proposed Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline

Minnesota PUC seeks EIS on short stretch of proposed Summit Carbon Solution’s pipeline

January 9, 2023 |

In Minnesota, last week the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission formally accepted Summit Carbon Solution’s route permit application for a carbon dioxide (CO2) pipeline that will stretch 28 miles from the Green Plains Ethanol Plant near Fergus Falls, Minn. to Breckenridge, and into North Dakota. Accepting the application as complete begins the permitting process that will […]

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University of Bayreuth researchers investigate microbial fuel cells

University of Bayreuth researchers investigate microbial fuel cells

January 9, 2023 |

In Germany, at present, microbial fuel cells are mainly used in research laboratories to generate electricity. In order for industrial applications to be considered in the future, the fuel cells must be further developed so that they can produce consistently higher amounts of electricity than is currently the case. In a recent study published in […]

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Poll shows voters in favor of ethanol, RFS and E15 but not EV mandates

Poll shows voters in favor of ethanol, RFS and E15 but not EV mandates

January 9, 2023 |

·      In Washington, a new survey of registered voters shows robust support for ethanol and the Renewable Fuel Standard, while also revealing significant opposition to policies that ban liquid fuels or mandate electric vehicles. The poll was conducted for the Renewable Fuels Association by Morning Consult. “As the new Congress settles in and begins to […]

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November ethanol exports hit three-month low, down 40% on year

November ethanol exports hit three-month low, down 40% on year

January 5, 2023 |

In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association says November U.S. ethanol exports declined 3% to a three-month low of 81.4 million gallons (mg), approximately 40% less than the volume shipped a year ago. Essentially all exported U.S. ethanol landed in just ten countries in November. Our northern neighbor secured its place as our top customer for the twentieth […]

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IMTT closes sale of Gretna, Louisiana liquid storage terminal to BWC Terminals

IMTT closes sale of Gretna, Louisiana liquid storage terminal to BWC Terminals

January 5, 2023 |

In Louisiana, IMTT announced it has closed on the sale of the company’s bulk liquids storage terminal located in Gretna, Louisiana to BWC Terminals LLC. The Gretna terminal is located on the Mississippi River and has approximately 2.3 million barrels of storage capacity, with truck, rail, and deep-water marine access. “BWC was uniquely positioned to […]

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BNDES approves $15M financing for UISA Geo Biogás to build facility from sugarcane waste

BNDES approves $15M financing for UISA Geo Biogás to build facility from sugarcane waste

January 5, 2023 |

In Brazil, National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing of R$ 80 million for UISA Geo Biogás S/A to build an industrial unit to produce biomethane and electricity from sugarcane residues, in Nova Olympia (MT). In the first phase, the plant will produce up to 11.4 million Nm³/year of biogas and up […]

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Florida’s first landfill gas to RNG facility successfully ramped up

Florida’s first landfill gas to RNG facility successfully ramped up

January 5, 2023 |

In Florida, OPAL Fuels announced Florida’s first landfill gas to RNG facility at the New River Solid Waste Association (NRSWA) municipal solid waste landfill has successfully completed its ramp-up period. Located in Raiford, Florida, the facility captures naturally occurring biogas from the decomposition of organic material at the landfill and refines it into RNG, a […]

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Formerra teams with Danimer Scientific to distribute bioplastics

Formerra teams with Danimer Scientific to distribute bioplastics

January 5, 2023 |

In Illinois, Formerra recently announced a new relationship with Danimer Scientific, a leading next-generation bioplastics company, to distribute sustainable polymer materials manufactured by Danimer. Danimer Scientific is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of renewable, sustainable polymers that can be found in numerous consumer products including cups, straws, lids, food containers, and other single-use items. Danimer’s […]

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Fonterra to shift ethanol production at Tirau facility to whey permeate for lactose

Fonterra to shift ethanol production at Tirau facility to whey permeate for lactose

January 5, 2023 |

In New Zealand, the New Zealand Herald newspaper reports that Fonterra, the country’s largest dairy producer, has received NZ$40 million in investment to stop producing ethanol from its whey waste stream at its Tirau facility and instead produce the more profitable whey permeate for lactose. Fonterra has produced ethanol from whey for more than 40 […]

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