In Washington, an analysis by the Renewable Fuels Association suggests that the presence of ethanol in our nation’s gasoline is expected to save Thanksgiving travelers nearly $140 million on gasoline purchases over the long holiday weekend. Based on the most recent monthly data, E10, a 10% ethanol blend that is prevalent at gas stations nationwide, is […]
In India, Cummins Inc and Tata Motors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the design and development of low and zero-emission propulsion technology solutions for commercial vehicles in India, including hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, fuel cells, and battery electric vehicle systems. Cummins B6.7H hydrogen engine with up to 290 hp (216 kW) […]
In Sweden, Scandinavian Enviro Systems received in February 2022 an order for pyrolysis oil from the subsidiary of a leading US oil company for production tests. The subsidiary has now informed Enviro that the production tests were successful. The oil was delivered in June following its approval in accordance with the EU REACH directive, a […]
In Finland, Neste has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets in the United States from Crimson Renewable Energy Holdings, LLC. The transaction includes shares in SeQuential Environmental Services, LLC, and Pure, LLC, as well as a UCO processing plant in Salem, Oregon. The transaction is subject […]
In Brazil, Journal Cana reports FS, with units in Lucas do Rio Verde and Sorriso, in Mato Grosso, announced the expansion of the use of the railway to transport its cargo. The company acquired 80 wagons that will be operated by Rumo, the largest railroad operator in Brazil, in a deal worth BRL115 million. In an […]
In Canada, Trains magazine reports that in late October Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen fuel cell working prototype engine successfully made its first maiden revenue run, pulling a full load a main line speed on the main line. It was the second main line run for the converted engine this year. Canadian Pacific has two hydrogen production […]
In Texas, Ship and Bunker reports that a panel at the IBIA Annual Convention in Houston recently felt that US demand for marine biofuel was well behind that in Singapore and Northwest Europe. One of the speakers felt that it may be because US biofuel policy doesn’t include tax incentives for using biodiesel as marine […]
In India, Mint reports the online biofuel marketplace startup Buyofuel has raised $1.4 million in pre-Series A funding led by Inflection Point Ventures, together with Venture Catalysts, LetsVenture, Lead Angels Fund, and Gruhas Proptech. The platform already has a buyer base of 600,000 metric tons per month and 200,000 tons of supply per month along […]
In Canada, Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of its sixth Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report. The report evaluates Canadian renewable and low carbon fuel policies and their impact on fuel consumption, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction, and consumer costs. According to the new edition of the report, biofuel consumption in Canada has reduced […]
In Brazil, Reuters reported that corn-based ethanol producer FS and logistics company Rumo have signed an agreement expanding the use of rail transport to transport biofuels. Having invested $ 21 million in the purchase of 80 wagons, FS is extending the contract with Rumo to increase the volume of transported goods from 50 million to […]
