Category: Fuels

SSE Thermal exploring HVO and potential future hydrogen options for power stations

SSE Thermal exploring HVO and potential future hydrogen options for power stations

March 13, 2023 |

In Ireland, SSE Thermal is exploring options to develop two new low-carbon power stations in Ireland which would help to protect security of supply and provide flexible backup to renewable generation.  Sites in Tarbert in County Kerry and at Platin in County Meath, could provide the location for these new power stations, which would initially […]

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A New Standard: Chevron, United, Breakthrough Energy replace ExxonMobil as Viridos algae biofuels backers

A New Standard: Chevron, United, Breakthrough Energy replace ExxonMobil as Viridos algae biofuels backers

March 13, 2023 |

News has arrived from California that Viridos, focused on the production of algae biofuels primarily in the form of SAF and renewable diesel, has raised $25M in a Series A equity investment led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures, joined by Chevron and United Airlines Ventures. The funding will be used for R&D to further increase algae […]

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Cepsa to invest up to $1.06B in 2G biofuel plant in Huelva

Cepsa to invest up to $1.06B in 2G biofuel plant in Huelva

March 9, 2023 |

In Spain, Cepsa will build a new second-generation (2G) biofuel plant in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, which will involve an investment of up to 1 billion euros. This new plant, which will be located in the ‘La Rábida’ Energy Park, will produce both renewable diesel and SAF (sustainable fuel for aviation, for its acronym […]

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Targray opens two new biodiesel terminals in Oregon

Targray opens two new biodiesel terminals in Oregon

March 9, 2023 |

In Oregon, Targray announced the opening of two new biodiesel terminals in Oregon. Located in Portland and Eugene respectively, the new terminals are strategically positioned to ease supply concerns for wholesale fuel distributors, retailers and refineries in the state which has a mandatory 5% biodiesel blending requirement in place to help curb emissions and transition […]

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Japanese-led consortium to study pongamia production in Australia for SAF supply chain

Japanese-led consortium to study pongamia production in Australia for SAF supply chain

March 9, 2023 |

In Australia, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG), Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and J-Oil Mills, Inc., with the cooperation of the Queensland government, have agreed to jointly study the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain by planting Pongamia pinnata (Millettia pinnata) trees, a non-edible oil feedstock, in Queensland for the purpose of CO2 […]

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Marathon Petroleum buys 49.9% stake in LF Bioenergy for $50M

Marathon Petroleum buys 49.9% stake in LF Bioenergy for $50M

March 9, 2023 |

In Ohio, Marathon Petroleum Corp. announced the acquisition of a 49.9% interest in LF Bioenergy, an emerging producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the United States, from Cresta Fund Management for $50 million. The agreement includes the potential for up to an additional $50 million based on the achievement of predetermined earn-out targets. LF […]

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Braya Renewable Fuels supports ABO Wind’s bid for joint green hydrogen development

Braya Renewable Fuels supports ABO Wind’s bid for joint green hydrogen development

March 9, 2023 |

In Canada, Braya Renewable Fuels issued an exclusive letter of support to ABO Wind for the joint development of green hydrogen production at its refinery in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada. The non-binding letter of support promotes the project proposal ABO Wind intends to submit in the “Crown Land Call for Bids […]

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Vertimass launches Series C investment round

Vertimass launches Series C investment round

March 9, 2023 |

In California, Vertimass has launched a Series C investment opportunity with the goal of establishing a commercialization platform for its breakthrough biofuel technology. In a 506(c) private placement, the minimum investment is $100,000 and is only open to accredited investors. Series C investors will become entitled to an annual, accruable, non-compounded 8% preferred return, although […]

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies scores $30M Series B funding

ClearFlame Engine Technologies scores $30M Series B funding

March 9, 2023 |

In Illinois, Chicago-based ClearFlame Engine Technologies has raised $30 million in Series B funding to bring to market innovative solutions that power heavy-duty engines with clean, renewable fuels and create a viable business solution to reduce carbon and soot.  The latest investments were led by Mercuria Energy Group, with Mercuria and Breakthrough Energy Ventures both […]

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Cepsa to invest over $1 billion in a new 2G biofuel plant in Spain

Cepsa to invest over $1 billion in a new 2G biofuel plant in Spain

March 9, 2023 |

In Spain, energy firm Cepsa said it will build a new second-generation (2G) biofuel plant in Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, which will involve an investment of up to $1.05 million. This new plant, which will be located in the ‘La Rábida’ Energy Park, will produce both renewable diesel and SAF and will mean the […]

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