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Missouri Attorney General warns CARB against proposed ethanol amendment

Missouri Attorney General warns CARB against proposed ethanol amendment

November 4, 2024 |

In Missouri, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey directed a letter to California’s Chair of California Air Resources Board (CARB) demanding it rescind its proposed amendment that would irreversibly harm Missouri’s farmers and biofuels industry. “Missouri’s agriculture and biofuels industries are vital to the success of our state, so I will do everything in my power to […]

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Sistema.bio lands $15M financing for global expansion

Sistema.bio lands $15M financing for global expansion

November 4, 2024 |

In Kenya, Sistema.bio has secured a package of $15 million in financing to fuel its global growth. The company has grown its sales by over five times in the last three years, driven by deep climate, economic and health impacts for farmers worldwide. The current funds will support the continued growth of its partnerships, markets […]

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ICM to provide FOT oil recovery tech to Absolute Energy

ICM to provide FOT oil recovery tech to Absolute Energy

October 31, 2024 |

In Kansas, ICM has signed an EPC agreement to provide Absolute Energy, LLC, with its patented FOT Oil Recovery technology, which enhances oil production while reducing natural gas consumption and improving the facility’s overall energy efficiency. This innovative technology stands apart by offering ethanol producers a more sustainable solution. Absolute Energy, located on the border […]

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Ethanol production hits 10-week high but stocks fall to lowest since early December

Ethanol production hits 10-week high but stocks fall to lowest since early December

October 31, 2024 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production hit a 10-week high of 1.082 million barrels a day last week, but even so, stocks fell to their lowest level in nearly a year at 21.771 million barrels as demand for blending stock increases. Ethanol exports also dipped by 46% last […]

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Repsol launches 100% renewable diesel at service stations in Spain and Portugal

Repsol launches 100% renewable diesel at service stations in Spain and Portugal

October 31, 2024 |

In Spain, Repsol launched the commercial name of its 100% renewable diesel in its service stations: Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel, a premium fuel designed for all diesel engines. Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel has a unique formulation that optimizes performance and extends the life of the engines of diesel vehicles. It is produced from organic waste and, with […]

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Cargill and Bunge slow down buying soy due to uncertainty around 45Z credit

Cargill and Bunge slow down buying soy due to uncertainty around 45Z credit

October 31, 2024 |

In Illinois, Bloomberg reports Cargill and Bunge have slowed down buying soybeans for processing into biodiesel due to the uncertainties around the 45Z credit, the guidance is that not yet out even though it comes into effect in January, whether it would be extended before the next president is sworn in or if it will […]

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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completes RNG at Florida dairy

Chesapeake Utilities Corporation completes RNG at Florida dairy

October 31, 2024 |

In Florida, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Oct. 28, to mark the official completion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) in Lee, Florida. The facility, a full-scale dairy manure-to-pipeline-quality RNG operation expected to produce an average of 100,000 dekatherms annually, represents a capital investment of […]

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Singapore surpasses Rotterdam as world’s largest bio-bunkering port

Singapore surpasses Rotterdam as world’s largest bio-bunkering port

October 31, 2024 |

In Singapore, PortNews reports Singapore has surpassed Rotterdam as the world’s largest bio-bunkering port. During Q3, Rotterdam’s biobunker sales dropped by more than 40% compared to Q2 and by a quarter on the year while Singapore jumped by more than a quarter compared to Q2 and more than 67% on the year. A market analyst […]

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Vision RNG, Laurel Ridge Landfill and Delta Gas start up Kentucky RNG facility

Vision RNG, Laurel Ridge Landfill and Delta Gas start up Kentucky RNG facility

October 31, 2024 |

In Pennsylvania, Vision RNG, in collaboration with Laurel Ridge Landfill, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc., and Delta Gas, started commercial operations at its new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility located at the Laurel Ridge Landfill in Lily, Kentucky. The innovative new plant converts landfill gas into RNG, which is then injected into Delta […]

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German researchers develop bio-based thermosets

German researchers develop bio-based thermosets

October 31, 2024 |

In Germany, thermosets are used for many injection-molded products due to their various advantageous properties. The cross-linked plastics are characterized, among other things, by high durability, heat resistance, dimensional stability, good fire properties and excellent electrical insulation properties. In contrast to thermoplastics, however, recycling is limited due to the cross-linking. This is a disadvantage in […]

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