In France, Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of its so-called SEAalternative, a new scheme to reduce CO2 emissions from maritime transport through the use of alternative fuels such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biogas and Biofuel. This new solution is for one-off and regular shipments across all geographical areas, the global port management giant […]
In Louisiana, CGB Enterprises, Inc. and Minnesota Soybean Processors announced that they have formed a joint venture for the construction of a state-of-the-art soybean processing plant near Casselton, North Dakota. North Dakota Soybean Processors, LLC, jointly owned by CGB and MnSP, will own and operate the new facility, which is expected to crush 42.5 million […]
In Washington, the EPA has announced their regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, which included designation of renewable diesel fuels derived from canola oil as “advanced biofuels” under the RFS program. “NFU has long advocated for increased use of biofuels due to their tremendous benefits for the environment while providing much-needed market alternatives and economic stability […]
In Colombia, El Nuevo Siglo reports the Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa, said that consultations regarding biodiesel blending continues, although if the measure is approved it would not have an impact on the consumer. According to the minister, the price of diesel would be mitigated through the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund. Mesa said that […]
In India, the Free Press Journal reports that Modi Naturals’ biotech arm will invest $33.3 million over the next two years to set up a 210,000 liter per day ethanol plant in Chhattisgarh with a first phase producing 110,000 liters per day already in 2022. Financing for the facility has already been secured as well […]
In Kentucky, WYKY radio reported that Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was on hand for the groundbreaking of Continental Refining Co’s new $26.8 million soybean crushing and biodiesel production facility in Somerset. The project is an extension of its current operations with commissioning of the soy crushing facility expected in early 2022, crushing 84,000 tons of […]
In Washington, the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS or Agency), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announces the application window, application requirements and the availability of up to $700 million in payments to eligible biofuel producers for unexpected market losses as a result of COVID-19 in order to maintain a viable and […]
In California, Aemetis signed a Master Developer Agreement with the City of Riverbank to lease/purchase the 125-acre former military base in Riverbank, California known as the Riverbank Industrial Complex. The Riverbank facility features 710,000 square feet of existing buildings, a four-mile railroad loop with 120 railcar storage capacity, and an onsite hydroelectric substation with 100% […]
In Finland, Neste has signed its first renewable hydropower purchase agreement with Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Vattenfall will deliver the hydropower from its Nordic hydropower plants and the deliveries will start at the beginning of January 2022. Neste is committed to combating climate change and reducing climate […]
In Illinois, Honeywell has signed an agreement with The University of Texas at Austin that will enable the lower-cost capture of carbon dioxide emissions from power plants and heavy industry. Honeywell will leverage UT Austin’s proprietary advanced solvent technology to create a new offering targeted at power, steel, cement and other industrial plants to lower […]
