Category: Fuels

SJI and OPAL Fuels commence construction on Burlington RNG facility

SJI and OPAL Fuels commence construction on Burlington RNG facility

August 8, 2024 |

In New York,  Opal Fuels announced South Jersey Industries and OPAL have begun construction on a renewable natural gas production facility at the Burlington County Resource Recovery Complex in Florence Township, New Jersey. This marks the second collaboration between the two companies to develop and operate RNG facilities. The facility, with an annual design capacity […]

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OCI sells Texas blue ammonia project to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion

OCI sells Texas blue ammonia project to Woodside Energy for $2.35 billion

August 7, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, OCI Global announced the sale of its Clean Ammonia project in Beaumont, Texas, to Woodside Energy Group Ltd for $2.35 billion. The project, which aims to produce 1.1 million metric tonnes of low-carbon ammonia annually, is under construction and is expected to be operational by 2025. The Beaumont project will utilize Linde’s […]

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Natura launches biomethane-powered fleet to cut emissions

Natura launches biomethane-powered fleet to cut emissions

August 7, 2024 |

In Brazil, Jornal Cana reports Brazilian cosmetics company Natura has introduced its first fleet of  20 biomethane gas-powered trucks, replacing traditional diesel models. This change affects 35% of the company’s heavy freight operations in Brazil. The biomethane powered fleet includes 20 trucks and 50 trailers, and is expected to handle around 1,250 trips monthly. Initially, […]

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Virgin Atlantic ad banned for misleading ‘sustainable’ fuel claims

Virgin Atlantic ad banned for misleading ‘sustainable’ fuel claims

August 7, 2024 |

In the UK, The Independent reported a Virgin Atlantic advertisement was banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority for misleadingly claiming that its Flight 100 would use 100% sustainable aviation fuel for a transatlantic journey. The ad suggested the flight would have no environmental impact, contradicting the reality that, although sustainable aviation fuel reduces emissions, […]

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M11 Industries begins biodiesel production at Padubidri plant

M11 Industries begins biodiesel production at Padubidri plant

August 7, 2024 |

In India, The Hindu reports M11 Industries commenced operations at its biodiesel plant in Padubidri, Udupi district, Karnataka. The state-of-the-art facility, built under the ‘Make in India’ initiative with an investment of ₹350 crore, is the largest of its kind in India, with a production capacity of 450 tonnes per day. The plant converts used […]

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Gasum to sell only biogas at Finnish filling stations

Gasum to sell only biogas at Finnish filling stations

August 7, 2024 |

In Finland, Gasum announced that from August 30, its Finnish filling stations will exclusively offer biogas, ceasing the sale of natural gas. This transition aligns with customer preferences, as nearly all have been choosing biogas over natural gas due to competitive pricing. Juho Kurra, Vice President of Transport Finland at Gasum, emphasized the company’s confidence […]

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DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax

DB Cargo UK delivers HVO-powered services for Drax

August 7, 2024 |

In the UK, DB Cargo UK announced that all trains operating for Drax Group at the UK’s largest renewable energy plant near Selby will now be powered by Hydro-treated Vegetable Oil. This switch to the environmentally friendly fuel is part of Drax Group’s ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. DB Cargo UK transports approximately […]

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Clean Energy Fuels launches new RNG facility at Minnesota dairy

Clean Energy Fuels launches new RNG facility at Minnesota dairy

August 6, 2024 |

In Minnesota, Clean Energy Fuels announced the completion of its latest production facility at Ash Grove Dairy in Lake Benton, Minnesota where biogas is converted into approximately 165 MMBtus of renewable natural gas each day. The new facility injects RNG into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid, and is expected to produce up to 480,000 […]

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Redexis injects €5.5 million to modernize Almazán biomethane plant

Redexis injects €5.5 million to modernize Almazán biomethane plant

August 6, 2024 |

In Spain, Heraldo-Diario De Sofia reports Redexis Renovables has begun modernization work on the biomethane production plant in Almazán, investing €5.5 million to enhance its waste treatment capacity and maximize biogas production. The project aims to generate approximately 20 GWh of biomethane annually, capable of supplying around 3,170 households. The modernization, currently in its final […]

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New ethanol plant in Brazil scheduled for 2024 production

New ethanol plant in Brazil scheduled for 2024 production

August 6, 2024 |

In Brazil, CPG reports Pedra Agroindustrial has announced the acquisition of the Orbi Bioenergia Plant in Paranaíba, Mato Grosso do Sul forecast to initially process about 1.2 million tons of sugarcane, with the goal of reaching 5 million tons over time. The plant will produce 310,000 liters of anhydrous ethanol and 580,000 liters of hydrated […]

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