In India, Praj Industries Limited (Praj) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IndianOil) have inked an MoU to explore opportunities to fast-track India’s transition to leaner and greener sources of energy by exploring avenues such as the production of Alcohol to Jet (ATJ) fuels, 1G & 2G Ethanol, Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) and related opportunities in the […]
Aemetis has transitioned a set of first-generation biofuels assets into an advanced, integrated energy platform for fuels, feed, power, heat and more — branching from ethanol and biodiesel into high-value protein, RNG and jet fuel along the way. The project concept is Carbon Zero, and the central California location is Carbon Zero One.
In Oklahoma, Platts reports that CVR Energy is considering spinning off its renewables division, with the Wynnewood conversion to renewable diesel as the flagship. With the HO-BO spread closer to $2 per gallon rather than above $2.4 when the facility was first meant to start RD production in Q3 2020, start up is now expected […]
In Utah, Cleanhill Partners, a private equity firm pursuing investments in the energy transition sector that contribute to decarbonization, announced a partnership with CleanJoule LLC that provides CleanJoule with the financial, strategic and operational resources to accelerate the commercialization of its technology – advancing meaningful efforts to slow climate change and addressing energy shortages predicted […]
In Mozambique, during Eni’s CEO’s visit with the president, they discussed opportunities in the agro-industrial chain, focused on the valorization of agricultural waste and the cultivation of oleaginous plants that do not impact on food production. These would be converted into premium biofuels thanks to proprietary technology in Eni’s biorefineries. The initiatives would ensure job […]
In Scotland, Celtic Renewables has signed its first major re-seller, Caldic, as it gears up for the launch of Scotland’s first sustainable chemical plant in Grangemouth, Scotland. The partnership secures a fast go-to-market strategy for Caldic’s bio-solvents range, supporting its customers in advancing their sustainability journey. Celtic Renewables’ patented low-carbon technology converts unwanted and low-value […]
In California, Alto Ingredients, Inc. has sold its fuel ethanol production facility in Stockton, CA to Pelican Acquisition LLC for $24.0 million in cash, of which $16.2 million of the proceeds were used to retire the remaining portion of the company’s outstanding term debt. The company is now term debt free. Michael Kandris, Alto Ingredients’ […]
In Texas, Lummus Technology announced that it has executed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Braskem Netherlands B.V., a subsidiary of Braskem, the largest biopolymer producer in the world. The MOU is for the licensing of Braskem’s green ethylene technology for two ethanol to ethylene conversion projects under development in North America and Asia, signaling […]
In Minnesota, Calyxt, Inc., a plant-based synthetic biotechnology company, announced a new strategic direction to provide sustainably produced plant-based synthetic biology solutions to an expanded group of end markets and diversified base of customers, leveraging its proprietary PlantSpring Technology Platform and BioFactory Production System, which together will enable Calyxt to rapidly prototype and produce complex […]
In Washington, D.C., U.S. ethanol exports in September slowed by 6% to 75.84 million gallons (mg). Export market share was notably concentrated, with the bulk of shipments going to just two countries. Canada remained the top destination for U.S. ethanol exports for the sixth straight month with imports of 36.2 mg, up 7%, the largest […]
