In Illinois, PBF Energy Inc., an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of transportation fuels, will use Honeywell Ecofining technology for a potential renewable diesel project at its Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana. PBF is currently evaluating the conversion of an idle hydrocracking unit at the plant to a single-stage Ecofining unit that if built would produce […]
In California, Amyris, Inc. reports another record quarter of underlying revenue, another record quarter of consumer revenue and significant gross margin expansion, and a strong cash position and robust outlook into second half 2021. “With Q2 we completed another quarter of strong strategic and operational execution,” said John Melo, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We […]
In Washington, D.C., conclusions of a new study commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council show growing ethanol use in India has been linked to increased demand for sanitation products during the COVID-19 pandemic, more ambitious blending targets – now 20 percent by 2023 – and interest from Indian companies in sustainability through bio-based products from […]
In California, Codexis, Inc., a leading enzyme engineering company reported record product revenue of $14.7M, up 227% YOY, that drove their product gross margin to a new high of 71%. Product revenues were primarily driven by the sale of enzymes used to manufacture branded pharmaceutical products. “Codexis had an extraordinarily strong second quarter, with record […]
In Iowa, Whitefox Technologies is excited to announce that Golden Grain Energy LLC will install a Whitefox ICE membrane dehydration system at its 120 million gallons per year (mmgy) plant in Mason City, Iowa. The plant, located in north central Iowa, is dedicated to adding value to the local community by turning locally grown corn […]
In New York state, Colbeck Capital Management announced it had provided a $58.5 million facility to ramp up operations of an American fuel producer. The growth capital will support the new company’s production, storage, and distribution of biodiesel. “We are proud to support our partners as they promote the global use of environmentally-friendly, sustainably-produced fuels,” […]
In Nebraska, Green Plains Inc. announced a turnkey solution for the installation of Fluid Quip Technologies’ MSC™ system to exclusive partners. Green Plains will provide its turnkey partners up to 50% of capital, as well as marketing and product development of the Ultra-High Protein and post-MSC™ distillers grains products, and utilization of Green Plains’ exclusive […]
In North Dakota, Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology has been used at the Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) renewable diesel facility in North Dakota, exceeding all process guarantees. The new HydroFlex unit produces 100% renewable diesel from soy and corn oil with a combined capacity of 12,000 barrels per day. “At Marathon Petroleum, we are meeting the needs […]
In India, Northeast Now reports that the state of Assam’s cabinet has approved the Ethanol Production Promotion Policy 2021 in an effort to attract ethanol investment to the state. Following in the footsteps of Uttar Pradesh who approved a similar policy earlier this year, Assam’s policy goes until 2026, providing financial incentives and an enabling […]
In Washington, Reuters reports that the American Bakers Association has asked the Biden Administration to cut back support for biofuels, saying that competition for crops could increase the price of its members products such as donuts and bread. It met last week with the Environmental Protection Agency to outline its concerns in hopes of seeing […]
