In India, the Business Standard newspaper reports that sugarcane mills have complained yet again that oil marketing companies are favoring non-sugar feedstock-based ethanol in their procurement. The OMCs have said previously they are not favoring grain-based ethanol over sugarcane, but they are trying to get a better balance between feedstocks. The mills say the OMCs’ […]
In Texas, Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC has entered into a long-term agreement with Siouxland Ethanol LLC to provide CO2 capture, transportation and storage services on its carbon capture and storage (CCS) system, the Heartland Greenway. The agreement between companies outlines the key terms for Navigator to design and install Siouxland’s carbon capture equipment. Once installed, […]
In Sweden, Electrolux will now use more sustainable fuels for 25% of its total sea freight. By partnering with shipping companies Maersk and CMA CGM Group to use biofuel based on waste oils and Liquefied Natural Gas, Electrolux will reduce its sea transport greenhouse gas emissions by 15 percent already in 2022. Electrolux is working […]
In India, India’s 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol requires large increases in ethanol from sugar and grains. A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) shows that generating solar energy to recharge electric vehicle (EV) batteries would be a far more efficient use of land than growing […]
In Washington, Dow Jones reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production rose to 1.042 million barrels per day, which pushed stocks to their highest level since April 2020 at 26.15 million barrels, compared to 25.95 million barrels the week prior. Analysts expected production to be much lower, between 1.02 million barrels to 1.035 million […]
In France, since February, Sogestran Group’s CFT has been experimenting with the PUR-XTL biofuel from Altens. In real operating conditions on the self-propelled Sandre, this six-month experiment on the Seine in Paris is a first in river transport in France. The vessel can reduce 37 truck trips with every voyage. ISCC certified, the PUR-XTL is […]
In Peru, Gestion newspaper reports that the general manager in charge of Petroperú, Fernando de la Torre, said they will terminate the B100 biodiesel supply contract with the company Heaven Petroleum Operators. Last Sunday, an investigation by the Panorama program indicated that deliveries of biodiesel to Petroperú plants located in Conchán, Callao and Mollendo have […]
In the UK, EDF Renewables UK and Hynamics, a subsidiary of EDF Group specializing in hydrogen, are announcing plans to invest significantly in their Teesside operation, supporting local and national government aspirations to regenerate Tees Valley by investing in decarbonization. EDF is the latest business to commit investment to Tees Valley, announcing plans for a […]
In the UAE, Uniper, Hydrogenious LOHC of Germany and JERA Americas together with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced March 21 a joint study agreement (JSA) to explore hydrogen transportation between the UAE and Germany using Hydrogenious’ Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) technology. Under the agreement, which was announced during the visit to […]
In Illinois, Nuseed and bp Products North America Inc, have entered into a long-term strategic offtake and market development agreement, that will see bp, or its affiliates, purchase Nuseed Carinata oil to process or sell into growing markets for the production of sustainable biofuels. The agreement is for an initial 10-year term and will see […]
