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National Biodiesel Board becomes Clean Fuels Alliance America

National Biodiesel Board becomes Clean Fuels Alliance America

January 19, 2022 |

In Nevada, the National Biodiesel Board unveiled its new name and new brand, Clean Fuels Alliance America, during the opening session of the 2022 National Biodiesel Conference & Expo. The transformation to Clean Fuels helps further the organization’s position as a proven, innovative part of America’s clean energy mix and helps the industry represent all […]

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USD Partners enters five-year terminal agreement for ethanol producer

USD Partners enters five-year terminal agreement for ethanol producer

January 19, 2022 |

In Texas, USD Partners LP has entered into a five-year Terminal Services Agreement with a minimum monthly throughput commitment with a major ethanol producer at its West Colton, CA terminal, effective January 1, 2022. This contract replaces an existing short-term contract at the terminal and is expected to add incremental Net Cash from Operating Activities […]

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Port of Columbia receives $15M infrastructure grant supporting Louisiana Green Fuels

Port of Columbia receives $15M infrastructure grant supporting Louisiana Green Fuels

January 19, 2022 |

In Louisiana, Strategic Biofuels and the Port of Columbia in Caldwell Parish (Port) have jointly announced that the Port has received a $15 million infrastructure improvement grant. The grant, intended to fund site improvements, is from the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program, which is administered by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development […]

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Haldor Topsoe secures $51M loan from EIB

Haldor Topsoe secures $51M loan from EIB

January 19, 2022 |

In Denmark, in line with its strategy to become the global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies by 2024, Danish technology provider Haldor Topsoe has signed a €45 million loan agreement with the EIB to support its R&D investments in that domain. The EIB financing is supported under the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), […]

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University of Delaware engineers tackle challenges for electrolyzer technologies

University of Delaware engineers tackle challenges for electrolyzer technologies

January 19, 2022 |

In Delaware, University of Delaware engineers and colleagues at Louisiana State University (LSU) are collaborating to tackle the one hurdle that keeps promising CO2 electrolyzer technologies in academic laboratories rather than being scaled for industrial use — where they could make a dent in our carbon dioxide emission problem — is that the critical materials […]

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India approves 196 grain-based ethanol projects to produce 8.59B liters

India approves 196 grain-based ethanol projects to produce 8.59B liters

January 19, 2022 |

In India, the Hindu Business Line reports the government has approved 196 grain-based ethanol project that, when implemented, should produce 8.59 billion liters of ethanol. More than 40% of the projects approved are in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, which are key sugarcane growing regions as well and where much of the country’s current ethanol […]

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Rayonier Advanced Materials introduces wood-based 2G ethanol in France

Rayonier Advanced Materials introduces wood-based 2G ethanol in France

January 18, 2022 |

In Florida, Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc announced the introduction of a second generation (2G) bioethanol product for Europe’s fast-growing biofuels market. Produced using wood-based feedstock, RYAM will be among the first in France to produce 2G bioethanol fuel from wood. With a 90% smaller carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel-based gasoline, RYAM’s bioethanol product will […]

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New ICCT report questions push for renewable diesel in the US

New ICCT report questions push for renewable diesel in the US

January 18, 2022 |

In Washington, the International Council on Clean Transportation has published a new report provides that an overview of the U.S. renewable diesel market and explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased renewable diesel capacity. The United States currently supports renewable diesel supply through the federal Renewable Fuel Standard, a biomass-based diesel blenders tax […]

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Macquarie Capital launches RNG development and investment platform

Macquarie Capital launches RNG development and investment platform

January 18, 2022 |

In New York state, Macquarie Capital announced the launch of Aerogy, a platform that develops, operates and invests in renewable natural gas infrastructure projects that convert waste into low-carbon energy. Aerogy delivers a suite of innovative energy solutions through project development, financing, construction and commercial operation as well as subsequent project expansions with a focus […]

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MPC Capital and partners order four methanol fuel container vessels

MPC Capital and partners order four methanol fuel container vessels

January 18, 2022 |

In Germany, Hamburg-based asset and investment manager MPC Capital, together with partners, ordered four container vessel new buildings at Korean shipyard Hanjin. The vessels have a capacity of 5,500 TEU and offer state-of-the-art specifications and eco-friendly design. Delivery of the first vessel is scheduled for Q2 2023. The 5,500 TEU eco-design allows for a saving […]

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