Category: Fuels

Ethanol production increase slightly to 976,000 bpd

Ethanol production increase slightly to 976,000 bpd

May 3, 2023 |

In Washington, according to EIA data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending April 28, ethanol production increased 0.9 percent to 976,000 b/d, equivalent to 40.99 million gallons daily. The volume produced was 0.7 percent more than the same week last year and 6.2 percent above the five-year average for the week. […]

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European Energy teams with Novo Nordisk and LEGO Group to replace some fossil-based plastics with e-methanol

European Energy teams with Novo Nordisk and LEGO Group to replace some fossil-based plastics with e-methanol

May 3, 2023 |

In Denmark, European Energy A/S, with leading healthcare company, Novo Nordisk A/S, and the world’s largest toy company, the LEGO Group, announced an agreement that will enable the two companies to replace some fossil-based plastic with lower-carbon alternatives in the future. Under this agreement, European Energy will produce methanol from renewable energy and biogenic CO2, […]

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TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completes first biobunkering in France

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completes first biobunkering in France

May 3, 2023 |

In France, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels completed its first biofuel bunkering trials in France following the success of similar tests in Singapore last year which led to the commencement of commercial operations. The launch of these biofuels activities underscores TotalEnergies Marine Fuels’ commitment to contribute to the decarbonization of the shipping industry, by developing a suite […]

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Neste working on 120MW electrolyzer project for green hydrogen

Neste working on 120MW electrolyzer project for green hydrogen

May 3, 2023 |

In Finland, Neste is working on a 120 MW electrolyzer project to produce renewable (i.e. green) hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has now decided to proceed to the basic engineering phase with the project. The investment decision readiness is expected to be reached in early 2024. If an investment decision is […]

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Midwest Bioprocessing Center teams with McKinley Resources on biobased chemicals

Midwest Bioprocessing Center teams with McKinley Resources on biobased chemicals

May 3, 2023 |

In Illinois, the Midwest Bioprocessing Center (MBC) and McKinley Resources agreed a distribution partnership surrounding MBC’s FeruliShield feruloyl glycerides ingredients for cosmetics and personal care applications. Under the agreement McKinley will be the exclusive distribution partner for FeruliShield products in North America. FeruliShield feruloyl glycerides are part of MBC’s iActive brand of scientifically developed natural […]

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Indian sugar diversion to ethanol falls

Indian sugar diversion to ethanol falls

May 3, 2023 |

In India, the Economic Times of India newspaper reports the volume of sugar that is diverted to ethanol will fall by 11% this season to with sugar production after diversion falling to 32.8 million metric tons from 34 million tons last season due to the 3.5% reduction in sugarcane production. Sugar production over all will […]

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Neste and Viva Aerobus agree to 1M liter SAF offtake deal

Neste and Viva Aerobus agree to 1M liter SAF offtake deal

May 3, 2023 |

In Mexico, Neste and Viva Aerobus, the Mexican ultra low-cost carrier, have signed a new purchase agreement for one million liters (264,000 gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied to Viva Aerobus will be blended with conventional jet fuel and used to power the airline’s flights from Los Angeles […]

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WAVE Equity Partners invests $30M in MayMaan Series A round

WAVE Equity Partners invests $30M in MayMaan Series A round

May 2, 2023 |

In Florida, MayMaan announced a commitment by WAVE Equity Partners LLC (WAVE) for a $30 million Series A Preferred investment. WAVE is a leading investor in essential industries, including clean air, water, food, advanced materials, and recycling that make a meaningful environmental impact. This investment recognizes the immense potential of MayMaan’s AquaStroke® technology, which uses […]

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Verbio buys South Bend Ethanol from Mercuria Investments

Verbio buys South Bend Ethanol from Mercuria Investments

May 2, 2023 |

In Indiana, VERBIO North America Holdings Corp signed a contract with MERCURIA INVESTMENTS US, INC. to purchase its 100 percent equity interest in South Bend Ethanol, LLC, a limited liability company that owns and operates an ethanol plant in South Bend/Indiana, USA. The ethanol plant has an annual production capacity of approximately 250,000 metric tons […]

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INCA Renewable Technologies scores $40M in Series B round

INCA Renewable Technologies scores $40M in Series B round

May 2, 2023 |

In New York state, INCA Renewable Technologies has secured a $40 million Funding Commitment as part of a Series B round from a private New York Family Office. INCA’s team has deployed their decades of award-winning experience in fibre processing and bio-composites innovation and manufacturing to produce lighter prepregs for the automotive industry, large dimensional […]

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