Category: Fuels

KRATON’S CirKular+ additives get APR critical guidance recognition for plastic containers

KRATON’S CirKular+ additives get APR critical guidance recognition for plastic containers

November 17, 2022 |

In Texas, Kraton Corporation, a producer of specialty polymers and biobased products, said it received critical guidance recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for its CirKular+ Performance Enhancement Series C2000 and C3000 for use in polypropylene (PP) rigid containers.  The firm noted that the APR recognition reinforces its commitment to enabling sustainable high-performance […]

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A.P. Moller – Maersk signs LOI with Carbon Sink for US-based green methanol supplies

A.P. Moller – Maersk signs LOI with Carbon Sink for US-based green methanol supplies

November 16, 2022 |

In Denmark, as part of the strategy to decarbonise its customers’ supply chains, A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has entered a green methanol partnership with U.S. based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. This is Maersk’s 8th such agreement in the efforts to accelerate global production of green methanol. The parties have signed a Letter of […]

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Aemetis begins construction of 2MW PV and battery system for Keyes biorefinery

Aemetis begins construction of 2MW PV and battery system for Keyes biorefinery

November 16, 2022 |

In California, Aemetis says construction has begun for the TotalEnergies and Schneider Electric solar microgrid system with at 2.0 MW photovoltaic (PV) array and a 1.25 MW battery energy storage system. Once construction has been completed, the microgrid will be integrated with the new Rockwell/Allen Bradley distributed control system (DCS) at the Aemetis Advanced Fuels […]

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Penske Truck Leasing expands renewable diesel use in California with Shell

Penske Truck Leasing expands renewable diesel use in California with Shell

November 16, 2022 |

In Pennsylvania, Penske Truck Leasing announced it has expanded its use of renewable diesel in California through a preferred supplier agreement with Shell Oil Products U.S. The move is a continuing effort by Penske to help reduce emissions across its truck rental, heavy-duty truck leasing and logistics fleet operations. All vehicles refueling at Penske Truck […]

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Ara Partners buys majority ownership in Lincoln Terminal Holdings

Ara Partners buys majority ownership in Lincoln Terminal Holdings

November 16, 2022 |

In Massachusetts, Ara Partners has acquired a majority ownership interest in Lincoln Terminal Holdings, LP, a leading renewable fuel logistics and infrastructure provider in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Ara has also committed additional capital to support significant expansion of the company’s renewable fuel infrastructure footprint. Lincoln is the first investment for Ara’s new […]

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Arctic Biomaterials teams with Helian Polymers on biodegradable glass fibers

Arctic Biomaterials teams with Helian Polymers on biodegradable glass fibers

November 16, 2022 |

In Finland, Arctic Biomaterials (ABM) from Tampere, Finland, announced the recently established collaboration with Helian Polymers (Belfeld, The Netherlands). By combining ABM’s unique ArcBiox degradable and reinforcing glass fibers with Helian Polymers’ signature PHAradox PHA compounds, new functional material possibilities emerge due to improved mechanical and thermal properties. No less than six grades have been […]

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Trigon Pacific Terminals scores national grant to nearly double export capacity

Trigon Pacific Terminals scores national grant to nearly double export capacity

November 16, 2022 |

In Canada, Prince Rupert’s Trigon Pacific Terminals Limited announced a C$75-million award from the federal National Trade Corridors Fund to enable a major expansion and near doubling of export capacity, and also support Trigon’s well-advanced diversification strategy. B2BC is a keystone of Trigon’s diversification strategy, and will help enable accelerated energy transformation in Canada and […]

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Ethanol production fall to five-week low

Ethanol production fall to five-week low

November 16, 2022 |

In Washington, according to Energy Information Administration data analyzed by the Renewable Fuels Association for the week ending November 11, ethanol production declined 3.8 percent to a five-week low of 1.011 million b/d, equivalent to 42.46 million gallons daily. Production was 4.6 percent lower than the same week last year and 2.2 percent below the […]

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United Airlines Ventures it invest up to $37.5M in NEXT Renewable Fuels

United Airlines Ventures it invest up to $37.5M in NEXT Renewable Fuels

November 15, 2022 |

In Illinois, United Airlines Ventures announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery which, at full production, could produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel […]

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MOL trialed ExxonMobil Marine biofuel in its LNG carrier

MOL trialed ExxonMobil Marine biofuel in its LNG carrier

November 15, 2022 |

In Japan, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. announced that its group company, AQUARIUS LNG SHIPPING LIMITED has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, Papua, using biofuel. Approximately 1,500 tons of biofuel was supplied by ExxonMobil Marine Limited on the vessel at Port of Singapore. The biofuel is expected to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. […]

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