Category: Fuels

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex create bio-based polymer value chain for construction materials

Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex create bio-based polymer value chain for construction materials

August 29, 2023 |

In Finland, Neste, LyondellBasell, Biofibre and Naftex have created a value chain to combine bio-based polymers with natural fiber for the manufacturing of construction elements. The combination of polymers with measurable bio-based content and natural fiber in construction elements creates carbon storage which can help tackle climate change.  The cooperation sees Neste provide renewable Neste […]

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India launches Toyota’s protype hybrid flex-fuel vehicle

India launches Toyota’s protype hybrid flex-fuel vehicle

August 29, 2023 |

In India, the Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas unveiled the prototype of world’s first BS-6 Stage-II, Electrified Flex fuel vehicle, developed by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, which has both the flex fuel engine as well as an electric powertrain, thereby offering higher use of ethanol combined with better fuel efficiencies. “With Industry and Government […]

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Sugar Valley Energy and STARS Technology Corp. team on hydrogen production

Sugar Valley Energy and STARS Technology Corp. team on hydrogen production

August 29, 2023 |

In California, Sugar Valley Energy (SVE), a subsidiary of California Ethanol & Power, LLC (CE+P), and STARS Technology Corporation (STARS) have announced a collaboration agreement to deploy cutting-edge hydrogen production technology at SVE’s planned, fully permitted 160-acre sugarcane ethanol biorefinery, bioelectric, biogas and wastewater treatment facility in Imperial Valley, California.  The SVE-STARS agreement envisions the […]

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Veeder-Root teams with Total Meter Services on biofuel blending system

Veeder-Root teams with Total Meter Services on biofuel blending system

August 29, 2023 |

In Connecticut, Veeder-Root in collaboration with precision measurement solutions expert Total Meter Services proudly presents the Biofuel Blending System (BBS). This in-line solution utilizes the same technology as the highly successful Additive Injection System (AIS), offering a versatile and accurate biofuel blending solution designed specifically for retail locations. The BBS represents a significant advancement in […]

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EEL Biofuels makes breakthrough in algae-based biofuels

EEL Biofuels makes breakthrough in algae-based biofuels

August 29, 2023 |

In Hong Kong, EEL Biofuels announced a groundbreaking advancement in renewable energy technology with the development of its revolutionary algae-based biofuels. This cutting-edge technology is poised to revolutionize the energy sector by providing a game-changing alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Through years of intensive research and development, EEL Biofuels has unlocked the full potential of […]

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Aemetis sells first D3 RINs from California biogas project

Aemetis sells first D3 RINs from California biogas project

August 28, 2023 |

In California, Aemetis announced the sale of 88,883 D3 Renewable Identification Number credits (RINs), the company’s first commercial D3 RIN transaction under the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) generated by the Aemetis Biogas Central Dairy Digester Project in California. The D3 RINs were generated by the sale of dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) delivered to […]

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French ministry appoints European Energy Exchange to develop and operated biogas GO program

French ministry appoints European Energy Exchange to develop and operated biogas GO program

August 28, 2023 |

In France, European Energy Exchange (EEX) has been appointed by the French Ministry of Energy Transition to develop and operate registry and auctioning services for biogas Guarantees of Origin (GOs), as well as registry services for biogas production certificates. In coordination with the Ministry, EEX will launch the biogas GO registry on 1 October 2023, […]

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South Dakota PUC to decide by Sept. 6 on county authority to enact pipeline restrictions

South Dakota PUC to decide by Sept. 6 on county authority to enact pipeline restrictions

August 28, 2023 |

In South Dakota, the Argus Leader newspaper reports that following a two-day hearing last week, the Public Utilities Commission will decide at a later date whether to approve Navigator’s request to overturn county level restrictions on the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would cross the state and connect into four other Midwest states. The PUC […]

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Argentina increases ethanol prices for second time this month

Argentina increases ethanol prices for second time this month

August 28, 2023 |

In Argentina, following complaints last week by biofuel producers that the 20% price increase announced by the government wasn’t enough to compensate for the 30% increase in production costs due to inflation, Reuters reports the government approved another 68 cent per liter increase for corn and sugarcane-based ethanol. With triple digit inflation causing major price […]

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Robison to offer B20 heating oil to New York customers this winter

Robison to offer B20 heating oil to New York customers this winter

August 28, 2023 |

In New York state, Robison is offering its customers B20 heating oil that will help the environment and save them money. “Robison is proud to begin exclusively delivering B20 biofuel. We are amongst the first in the area to go above and beyond the required standard of B5 by offering B20, which will not be […]

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