Category: Fuels

Genecis Bioindustries and Helian Polymers team up on food waste-based PHA

Genecis Bioindustries and Helian Polymers team up on food waste-based PHA

January 6, 2022 |

In Canada, Genecis Bioindustries and Helian Polymers announce their collaboration creating PHA based formulations. Together both companies will develop various resin formulations that include Genecis’ PHAs for high-value applications, such as 3D printing filaments and biomedical applications. By combining both companies’ strengths, converting food waste into biodegradable plastics for Genecis and creating unique PHA based […]

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Ag-Grid Energy breaks ground on fourth biogas to electricity project

Ag-Grid Energy breaks ground on fourth biogas to electricity project

January 6, 2022 |

In Connecticut, Ag-Grid Energy has broken ground on its fourth biogas to electricity project. Hytone Ag-Grid, in partnership with Hytone Farms, would be Ag-Grid’s fourth dairy digester in the northeast US and will begin construction in March 2022. It is expected to be operational in Fall 2022 and will produce around 4.5 million kWh of […]

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Philippines biodiesel association assures DOE of supplies for B5 mandate

Philippines biodiesel association assures DOE of supplies for B5 mandate

January 6, 2022 |

In the Philippines, the Manila Times newspaper reports that the national biodiesel association TPBA is again trying to convince the Department of Energy to boost the biodiesel blending mandate, assuring it that there is more than enough coconut oil to supply a 5% blend. Currently there is a 2% blending mandate, but a 5% mandate […]

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Karnataka calling for oversight committee to solve challenges in supplying ethanol

Karnataka calling for oversight committee to solve challenges in supplying ethanol

January 6, 2022 |

In India, the Press Trust of India reports that the state of Karnataka is urging the central government to monitor the challenges suffered by the sugarcane-based ethanol industry regarding the national blending program. There have been complaints by mills that oil marketing companies are favoring corn-based ethanol over sugarcane and rice feedstocks. The Karnataka sugar […]

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Ethanol stocks jump to highest since July as production eases

Ethanol stocks jump to highest since July as production eases

January 6, 2022 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol stocks rose a more than 20-week high last week to 21.359 million barrels as ethanol production eased off. Ethanol production averaged 1.048 million barrels a day last week, 11,000 barrels lower than the week prior, but it was still 113,000 barrels higher than […]

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RTRS releases first standard for corn alongside V4 for soy

RTRS releases first standard for corn alongside V4 for soy

January 6, 2022 |

In Switzerland, the Round Table on Sustainable Soy has released its first standard for sustainable corn alongside the fourth version of its sustainable soy standard in recognition of the need to ensure sustainable production of these two crops that are often grown in rotation to each other. Both standards were developed through a multistakeholder review […]

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Johnson Matthey launches HyCOgen technology

Johnson Matthey launches HyCOgen technology

January 5, 2022 |

In the UK, Johnson Matthey has launched an innovative technology – HyCOgenTM – designed to play a pivotal role in enabling the conversion of captured carbon dioxide (CO2) and green hydrogen into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). By combining HyCOgen with the award-winning FT CANS Fischer Tropsch technology (developed in collaboration with bp), Johnson Matthey offers an […]

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Peru’s national prosecutor opens preliminary corruption investigation into president

Peru’s national prosecutor opens preliminary corruption investigation into president

January 5, 2022 |

In Peru, the Libertad newspaper reports the Prosecutor of the Nation of Peru, Zoraida Ávalos, opened a preliminary investigation against the president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, on Tuesday for alleged influence peddling, collusion and illegal sponsorship, which will be suspended due to the immunity enjoyed by the head of state. The proceedings against Castillo may […]

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REG acquires Amber Resources to expand downstream assets

REG acquires Amber Resources to expand downstream assets

January 5, 2022 |

In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group has acquired Amber Resources, LLC (dba Sawyer Petroleum) and its affiliated entities, M.O. Dion & Sons and Amber Petroleum Products. Amber Resources is a leading Southern California full-service distributor of diesel, gasoline, lubricants, other transportation fuel components, industrial services and additives. This acquisition builds upon REG’s downstream participation, growing the […]

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UGI enters into 15-year agreement with Vertimass to build US and EU projects

UGI enters into 15-year agreement with Vertimass to build US and EU projects

January 5, 2022 |

In Pennsylvania, UGI Corporation has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer, Vertimass, to utilize their catalytic technology to produce renewable fuels from renewable-ethanol in the U.S. and Europe. The agreement centers on the development of production facilities using Vertimass’ catalytic technology to convert renewable ethanol into renewable-propane and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). […]

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