Category: Fuels

Ethanol production slows slightly bringing down stocks

Ethanol production slows slightly bringing down stocks

June 14, 2023 |

In Washington, Brownfield Ag News reports Energy Information Administration data shows ethanol production fell slightly last week to an average of 1.018 million barrels per day. As a result, ethanol stocks fell to 22.226 million, down 722,000 barrels from the week prior and 971,000 barrels from the same period last year. Exports also fell last […]

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Argent Fuels to supply waste-based biodiesel to major northern UK bus operator

Argent Fuels to supply waste-based biodiesel to major northern UK bus operator

June 14, 2023 |

In the UK, Argent Fuels, a supplier of environmentally friendly fuel in the UK, has announced a partnership with Transdev, a prominent bus operator in the North of England. The collaboration will reduce carbon emissions by over 3,600 tonnes per year through the use of sustainable biodiesel. Under the agreement, Argent Fuels will assist Transdev […]

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W2Fuel begins shutting down due to biodiesel production credit uncertainty

W2Fuel begins shutting down due to biodiesel production credit uncertainty

June 14, 2023 |

In Iowa, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reports that W2Fuel has decided to close its doors in part because of the uncertainty around the $1 per gallon biodiesel production credit which is required to offset the required upgrade investments. The facility was originally mothballed in 2019 when the biodiesel credit last expired and took until 2021 […]

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Musgrave to become on of Ireland’s largest HVO users

Musgrave to become on of Ireland’s largest HVO users

June 14, 2023 |

In Ireland, Musgrave, one of Ireland’s largest business truck fleet operators, has announced the roll out of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across its network of almost 500 vehicles. By 2030, half of the Musgrave fleet will operate on alternative fuel, with an overall ambition for the entire fleet to be net zero by 2040. […]

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Irving Shipbuilding joins Halifax Green Harbour Project

Irving Shipbuilding joins Halifax Green Harbour Project

June 13, 2023 |

In Canada, Irving Shipbuilding announced their C$545,000 commitment to the Green Harbour Project by the Verschuren Centre in Sydney, N.S. The Green Harbour Project aims to make Halifax Harbour a net zero emitter by 2050, making it a leader in green technology. The project will be tailored to each stakeholder’s decarbonization needs and monitor progress […]

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Wärtsilä supplying equipment and know-how to new Gasum biogas project

Wärtsilä supplying equipment and know-how to new Gasum biogas project

June 13, 2023 |

In Sweden, Wärtsilä will deliver the know-how and equipment for a significant Swedish bioLNG project. The Wärtsilä solution will upgrade the biogas from agricultural waste and then liquefy it into high quality bioLNG. The installation has been ordered by Gasum AB and it will be located at the company’s facility near Götene, Sweden. The order was booked […]

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Uttar Pradesh set to become India’s largest ethanol producer in Q4

Uttar Pradesh set to become India’s largest ethanol producer in Q4

June 13, 2023 |

In India, the Times of India newspaper reports that will more than 100 ethanol distilleries, Uttar Pradesh is preparing to become the country’s largest ethanol-producing state when the new season kicks off in November, surpassing Maharashtra. Currently 85 distilleries are online but there are 15 under construction that will begin production in the next few […]

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Partners Group acquires 60MW biogas and biomethane portfolio in Germany

Partners Group acquires 60MW biogas and biomethane portfolio in Germany

June 13, 2023 |

In Germany, Partners Group has agreed, on behalf of its clients, to acquire a leading biogas and biomethane energy platform in Germany from Energiedenker Group. The Platform operates a 60 MW portfolio of 35 biogas plants and 10 biomethane plants across northeast Germany. Biogas is produced through bacteria digesting feedstock, such as crops, food waste […]

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Canada invests in International Paper project to boost crude tall oil and other coproducts

Canada invests in International Paper project to boost crude tall oil and other coproducts

June 13, 2023 |

In Canada, Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Natural Resources, announced funding of over C$3.6 million to International Paper Company, in collaboration with Via Separations Inc., for the implementation of a first-of-its-kind filtration technology aimed at reducing the energy intensity and carbon emissions associated with the kraft pulping process. The project is funded through the Investments in Forest Industry […]

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Ecomaxx Classic Car Fuel powers 15 15 classic cars in Dutch rally

Ecomaxx Classic Car Fuel powers 15 15 classic cars in Dutch rally

June 13, 2023 |

In the Netherlands, a collection of plant waste powered cars will take part in the final stage of The Tulip Rally this month, marking a new milestone for the Netherlands’ oldest rally event. The group of 15 classic cars, named ‘The Green Tulips’, will take on the last 300km leg of the Rally (from Luxemburg […]

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