In Indonesia, Antara news agency reports Indonesia is developing a bioethanol center in Lampung to strengthen energy security and support domestic renewable-fuel production. The initiative is intended to develop the country’s bioethanol ecosystem, including feedstock production, processing and supporting infrastructure. Lampung is particularly important because of its agricultural resources and established sugar industry, providing potential […]
In India, the ANI news agency reports Numaligarh Refinery Limited’s bamboo-based second-generation ethanol plant in Assam has successfully produced 2G ethanol and is now undergoing stabilization before commercial production. Individual units are being tested toward full utilization while NRL works to improve operating efficiency and develop additional products, including acetic acid. The refinery plans to […]
In Canada, Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation (YSRC), Australian strategy and design firm Veyter and its Canadian parent Agilitas Advisory Corp. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a renewable diesel refinery near Geraldton in Western Australia’s Mid-West. The MOU was endorsed by the YSRC Board, and concept-stage work has now […]
In the Netherlands, Perpetual Next announces today the appointment of the international industrial services provider Bilfinger as Owner’s Engineer for the further development of its DeltaTorr and DeltaNor projects in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The appointment marks an important milestone in the development of a large-scale biomethanol production facility, as Perpetual Next works towards a Final […]
In Florida, Aptamus Carbon Solutions, of Tampa, Florida, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Demeter Energy, of Fort Myers, Florida, to explore the development of a marine terminal for the processing, liquefaction, and loading of carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by Demeter Energy at a proposed biomethanol production plant intended to be built in Manatee […]
In Washington, Growth Energy relaunched its “E15 Now” campaign pressing for Senate action on a nationwide, permanent legislative fix to allow the year-round sale of E15, a higher ethanol fuel blend that costs $0.30 less per gallon on average than regular fuel and that can be used in 96% of all cars on the road […]
In Iowa, Iowa fuel terminals distributed more than 46 million gallons of E15 during August, the second highest amount on record, according to monthly fuel tax data released by the Iowa Department of Revenue. Based on Iowa Renewable Fuels Association projections, E15 is on track to eclipse E10 as the No. 1 selling fuel in […]
In Vietnam, the Investor reports Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) is exploring long-term ethanol supply cooperation with China’s SDIC Biotech as Vietnam’s nationwide E10 rollout drives demand. Ethanol consumption is estimated at 80,000–100,000 cubic meters per month, while domestic production capacity is only about 25,000 cubic meters, leaving a roughly 75,000-cubic-meter monthly shortfall to […]
In Mozambique, the Diario Economico reports the consortium responsible for the Mozambique LNG project intends to install, in the district of Palma, in Cabo Delgado, an industrial unit with capacity to produce about 5,000 metric tons of coconut biodiesel per year, intended for the supply of liquefied natural gas operations. The initiative integrates the decarbonization […]
In Wisconsin, CHS announced plans to construct a soybean processing facility near Evansville, Wisconsin, representing an investment of approximately $700 million. The facility will have the capacity to process 80 million bushels of U.S.-grown soybeans annually, expanding the cooperative’s oilseed processing capabilities and creating new market opportunities for owners. Construction is expected to begin in […]
