Category: Fuels

Cauldron Ferm appoints David Weiner as CTO to lead biomanufacturing innovations

Cauldron Ferm appoints David Weiner as CTO to lead biomanufacturing innovations

August 8, 2024 |

In Australia, Cauldron Ferm, a cutting-edge biomanufacturer, announced the appointment of David Weiner as Chief Technology Officer. Weiner, a biotech industry veteran with experience at Solugen and BASF, will steer the technology R&D pipeline, supporting Cauldron’s global expansion. Founded in 2022, Cauldron’s strength is its proprietary “hyper-fermentation” technology, designed to reduce the cost of bio-manufactured […]

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MMPA and Canadian Dairy Distillery break ground on milk to ethanol project

MMPA and Canadian Dairy Distillery break ground on milk to ethanol project

August 8, 2024 |

In Michigan, The Michigan Milk Producers Association and Canadian Dairy Distillery celebrated the groundbreaking of a $41 million ethanol plant in Constantine, Michigan. The plant, lauded as America’s lowest carbon-intensity dairy ethanol facility, aims to produce 2.2 million gallons of ethanol annually by converting 14,000 tons of milk permeate, a dairy byproduct. Key figures at […]

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Embraer sells first ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft via BNDES Climate Fund

Embraer sells first ethanol-powered agricultural aircraft via BNDES Climate Fund

August 8, 2024 |

In Brazil, Aeroflap reports Embraer announced the sale of its first ethanol-powered Ipanema 203 aircraft through the BNDES Climate Fund program. This sale, completed in July under the “Automatic Climate Fund” mode, supports the acquisition of machinery and equipment aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change. The aircraft delivery is scheduled […]

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NEXTCHEM Secures Feasibility Study for Maleic Anhydride Production in North America

NEXTCHEM Secures Feasibility Study for Maleic Anhydride Production in North America

August 8, 2024 |

In Italy, MAIRE announced that its subsidiary NEXTCHEM has been awarded a feasibility study to optimize and enhance the efficiency of an existing maleic anhydride facility in North America. The study, to be conducted by NEXTCHEM’s subsidiary CONSER, will leverage proprietary technology to revamp the facility and potentially increase its capacity. Maleic anhydride is crucial […]

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Delek Temporarily Shuts Down Biodiesel Plants Amid Market Decline

Delek Temporarily Shuts Down Biodiesel Plants Amid Market Decline

August 8, 2024 |

In Tennessee, MarketWatch reports Delek U.S. Holdings announced that it idled its three biodiesel plants in Arkansas, Texas, and Mississippi during the second quarter of 2024 due to a significant downturn in the biodiesel market. This decision led to a $22.1 million impairment for the Tennessee-based fuels producer. The three plants, which collectively have a […]

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Navigator Gas and Attis Clean Energy invest in Ten08 Energy for clean ammonia production

Navigator Gas and Attis Clean Energy invest in Ten08 Energy for clean ammonia production

August 8, 2024 |

In the UK, Navigator Holdings, the world’s largest owner and operator of handysize liquefied gas carriers, announced a significant investment alongside Attis Clean Energy in Ten08 Energy LLC to develop a clean ammonia production facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. This facility aims to produce 1.4 million metric tonnes of ultra-low carbon ammonia annually by […]

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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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