Category: Fuels

GluECO Adhesives earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label with 98% biobased content

GluECO Adhesives earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label with 98% biobased content

August 18, 2023 |

In Massachusetts, GluECO Adhesives announced that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for BondAmaize adhesives. BondAmaize has been certified as containing 98% biobased content, the firm said. The BondAmaize products can now display a unique USDA label that highlights its percentage of biobased content. Third-party verification for a […]

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Brazilian grain firm begins sales of soybean-based ethanol 

Brazilian grain firm begins sales of soybean-based ethanol 

August 18, 2023 |

In Brazil, AGWeb reported that Brazilian food and fuel processor Caramuru Alimentos, one of the country’s largest grain crushers, has started selling soybean-based ethanol at one of its plants in center-western Brazil.  The report noted that Caramuru is one of the first companies in the world to produce at scale and sell hydrous ethanol made […]

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs deal for up to 12 methanol-fueled newbuilds in China

Wallenius Wilhelmsen signs deal for up to 12 methanol-fueled newbuilds in China

August 18, 2023 |

In Norway, shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen said it has signed a letter of intent for four next generation vessels and up to eight optional units of 9,350CEU class methanol dual fuel pure car and truck carriers with Jinling Shipyard. The first vessels will start being delivered from the second half of 2026, the company said. […]

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M2X Energy’s methane mitigation solution produces first methanol

M2X Energy’s methane mitigation solution produces first methanol

August 18, 2023 |

In North Carolina, M2X Energy announced that its modular gas-to-methanol plant has produced its first methanol.  The company said it is currently performing test runs to qualify the system for its first field deployment. “This major milestone substantially de-risks our innovative technology and validates its commercial viability,” said M2X Energy CEO Max Pieri. “We are […]

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Global methanol market value to reach $44.82 billion by 2032

Global methanol market value to reach $44.82 billion by 2032

August 18, 2023 |

In Canada, Emergen Research reported that the global methanol market is projected to reach a market value of $44.82 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% during the 2023-2032 period. “One of the primary drivers is the expanding demand for methanol as a key feedstock in the production of a wide range of […]

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NORDEN to reduce Teck Resources’ shipments by 25% thanks to cleaner marine logistics

NORDEN to reduce Teck Resources’ shipments by 25% thanks to cleaner marine logistics

August 17, 2023 |

In Canada, NORDEN and Teck Resources Limited announced an agreement to reduce CO² emissions in Teck’s steelmaking coal supply chain. The agreement is expected to reduce annual emissions from Teck shipments handled by NORDEN by 25%, or up to 6,700 metric tons of CO², equivalent to removing over 1,400 passenger vehicles from the road. NORDEN […]

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Braskem and SCG Chemicals create JV for bio-ethylene production in Thailand

Braskem and SCG Chemicals create JV for bio-ethylene production in Thailand

August 17, 2023 |

In Thailand, Braskem and SCG Chemicals have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement to create Braskem Siam Company Limited. Subject to clearance from the relevant anti-trust authorities and final investment decision by the partners, this joint venture aims to produce bio-ethylene from bio-ethanol dehydration and to commercialize  I’mGreen bio-based polyethylene (PE), using the EtE EverGreen […]

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Anaergia offloads Italian biogas projects to lender

Anaergia offloads Italian biogas projects to lender

August 17, 2023 |

In Canada, Anaergia has entered into inter-related agreements with entities managed by Arjun Infrastructure Partners to immediately terminate its obligations relating to approximately C$145 million in loan obligations owing to Arjun, including with respect to a lender option to require purchase by the company of associated loans for the six Build-Own-Operate assets in Italy under […]

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Growth Energy files motion to interview in EPA challenge to “Set” rule

Growth Energy files motion to interview in EPA challenge to “Set” rule

August 17, 2023 |

In Washington, Growth Energy filed a motion to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) v. EPA et al. (Case No. 23-1277). CBD is challenging EPA’s most recent “Set” rule for the 2023-2025 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). […]

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Babcock & Wilcox agree term sheet with General Hydrogen Corp for Louisiana facility

Babcock & Wilcox agree term sheet with General Hydrogen Corp for Louisiana facility

August 17, 2023 |

In Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) has reached an agreement on a term sheet for General Hydrogen Corp., a CGI Gases subsidiary, to purchase net-negative carbon intensity hydrogen from a biomass-fueled facility utilizing BrightLoopTM technology being developed by B&W in Louisiana. As the exclusive partner within defined segments for the distribution of hydrogen produced at […]

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