Tag: Indiana

POET breaks ground on Shelbyville biorefinery expansion

POET breaks ground on Shelbyville biorefinery expansion

June 17, 2026 |

In Indiana, POET broke ground on its planned expansion of POET Bioprocessing – Shelbyville, doubling the facility’s bioethanol production capacity. The expansion will increase POET Bioprocessing – Shelbyville’s bioethanol production from 98 million gallons to 193 million gallons. The upgraded facility will also double its dried distillers grains and corn oil output and add 25 […]

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Purdue researchers developing strategies for aquaculture sludge AD

Purdue researchers developing strategies for aquaculture sludge AD

June 10, 2026 |

In Indiana, converting aquaculture sludge with a natural microbial process into a viable renewable biofuel presents a mind-numbing chess match of biochemical variables. This process — anaerobic digestion — involves microbes operating in a no-oxygen environment. Purdue University researchers are steadily developing new strategies for controlling the complex variables of anaerobic digestion, a naturally occurring […]

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Purdue researchers covert aquaculture sludge into biofuel using AD

Purdue researchers covert aquaculture sludge into biofuel using AD

June 1, 2026 |

In Indiana, converting aquaculture sludge with a natural microbial process into a viable renewable biofuel presents a mind-numbing chess match of biochemical variables. This process — anaerobic digestion — involves microbes operating in a no-oxygen environment. Researchers from Purdue University are steadily developing new strategies for controlling the complex variables of anaerobic digestion, a naturally […]

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Vault 44.01 lands EPA permit for Indiana BECCS project

Vault 44.01 lands EPA permit for Indiana BECCS project

April 9, 2026 |

In Indiana, Vault 44.01 Ltd. announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has issued a final Underground Injection Control Class VI permit for the One Carbon Partnership CCS project near Union City, Indiana. One Carbon Partnership is a joint venture between Cardinal Ethanol and Vault. The OCP Project represents a capital investment of […]

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POET to double Shelbyville ethanol production capacity

POET to double Shelbyville ethanol production capacity

January 8, 2026 |

In Indiana, POET will expand POET Bioprocessing – Shelbyville, doubling the facility’s bioethanol production capacity. The expansion will double POET – Shelbyville’s bioethanol production from 98 million gallons to 193 million gallons. The upgraded facility will also double its dried distillers grains and corn oil output, add 20 new full-time team members, and grow local […]

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Monument Chemical begins first US-based production of polyols from renewable carbon

Monument Chemical begins first US-based production of polyols from renewable carbon

November 27, 2025 |

In Indiana, Monument Chemical has begun the first US-based production of polyols from renewable carbon this month at its manufacturing facility in Brandenburg, KY. The new product line of polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols is based on a process from Econic Technologies that replaces fossil-based feedstocks with captured CO₂ and reduces global warming potential by 20-30%.  Branded […]

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Wabash Valley Resources to use Honeywell’s carbon capture tech

Wabash Valley Resources to use Honeywell’s carbon capture tech

November 4, 2025 |

In Indiana, Honeywell recently announced that its industry-leading carbon capture technologies will be used by Wabash Valley Resources, LLC (WVR) in an innovative new project to create hydrogen and ammonia fertilizer for America’s farmers, strengthening national energy independence and security. To fund the project, WVR recently secured a $1.559 billion loan from the U.S Department […]

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Nailed it! BioBond formulates renewable nail glue

Nailed it! BioBond formulates renewable nail glue

October 6, 2025 |

In Indiana, BioBond Adhesives has launched BioMelt™, a new biobased adhesive for artificial fingernails. Unlike traditional nail glues that rely on synthetic and often harsh chemicals, BioBond is formulated with a proprietary blend of plant-derived materials, offering a high-performance, non-toxic, and biodegradable alternative. The new adhesive is also designed for easy application and removal, minimizing […]

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CountryMark selects Topsoe for Indiana renewable diesel refinery

CountryMark selects Topsoe for Indiana renewable diesel refinery

August 5, 2025 |

In Indiana, Topsoe has been selected as the renewable diesel technology partner for CountryMark’s Mount Vernon, Indiana refinery. Located in southwestern Indiana, the refinery processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day. With the addition of Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology, CountryMark aims to produce up to 250,000 barrels of renewable diesel annually. The new unit is […]

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CountryMark expands renewable diesel production in Indiana

CountryMark expands renewable diesel production in Indiana

July 23, 2025 |

In Indiana, CountryMark, a farmer-owned cooperative that operates in oil production, refining and marketing, marked a major milestone with the completion of more than $100M in refinery upgrades that will improve its diesel fuel quality and increase its diesel fuel production capabilities. CountryMark’s refinery investments utilize ISO dewaxing and co-processing technology. Co-processed renewable diesel is […]

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