Category: Fuels

Imperial Oil begins renewable diesel production at Strathcona refinery

Imperial Oil begins renewable diesel production at Strathcona refinery

August 6, 2025 |

In Canada, Imperial Oil has completed construction and is now producing renewable diesel at Strathcona refinery. At full capacity, it is expected to be the largest renewable diesel facility in Canada. The project was first announced in 2021 and has the capacity to produce up to 20,000 barrels a day of renewable diesel. Imperial’s renewable […]

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UK selects Evero’s Ince Biomass plant for conversion into country’s first BECCS project

UK selects Evero’s Ince Biomass plant for conversion into country’s first BECCS project

August 6, 2025 |

In the UK, Evero has been selected by the UK Government to enter negotiations to transform its Evero Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. This project looks to provide clean energy to the grid while permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere. Located within the HyNet Cluster, […]

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Potential Group to invest $366M in corn ethanol plant in Paraná

Potential Group to invest $366M in corn ethanol plant in Paraná

August 6, 2025 |

In Brazil, Potential Group will invest R$ 2 billion in the construction of a corn ethanol plant in Lapa (PR), where the company projects to have a mega-complex of biofuels taking advantage of the potential of Paraná as a major grain producer and the growing demand for bioenergy, the company’s vice president, Carlos Eduardo Hammerschmidt, […]

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Convertus gets all permits to start building biofuel facility in Canada’s York Region

Convertus gets all permits to start building biofuel facility in Canada’s York Region

August 6, 2025 |

In Canada, Convertus has officially received all necessary approvals and permits to start building its new biofuel facility in York Region, marking a major step forward for one of Canada’s most exciting green energy projects. With this milestone achieved, the facility is on track to meet its 2027 operational target. Convertus York will be the […]

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Cemvita to build SAF facility in Brazil

Cemvita to build SAF facility in Brazil

August 6, 2025 |

In Brazil, Cemvita recently signed an engagement agreement with Invest RS, formalizing its plan to build a facility in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, for the production of FermOil™. This sustainable oil will be used as feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The plant will also produce FermNPK™, an innovative biofertilizer that supports regenerative […]

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Clariant teams with Shanghai Boiler Works to support biomass-to-green methanol plant

Clariant teams with Shanghai Boiler Works to support biomass-to-green methanol plant

August 6, 2025 |

In Germany, Clariant recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai Boiler Works, a full subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, specializing in energy conversion and the development of new energy applications, to jointly foster innovation in sustainable energy solutions. The partners will combine their expertise to advance green energy projects in China. The agreement is the […]

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AgVault develops new fermentation tech to significantly boost ethanol profitability

AgVault develops new fermentation tech to significantly boost ethanol profitability

August 5, 2025 |

In Nebraska, with little to no efficiency gains remaining in the ethanol production process, AgVault has developed a next generation fermentation technology solution designed to significantly improve the profitability of existing ethanol production facilities. Using low-cost carbohydrate production from existing ethanol facilities, the technology creates significant value-added products such as high grade yeasts and yeast […]

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Asahi Kasei successfully demos innovative biogas purification system using zeolites

Asahi Kasei successfully demos innovative biogas purification system using zeolites

August 5, 2025 |

In Japan, Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system using zeolites in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Begun in February 2025, the trial achieved biomethane production with yield of up to 99.5% or more and purity of 97% or more. With such exceptional performance in both yield and purity, […]

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Ethanol exports fall 6% in June but still 30% up from last year

Ethanol exports fall 6% in June but still 30% up from last year

August 5, 2025 |

In Washington, U.S. ethanol exports totaled 173.7 million gallons (mg) in June, down 6% from May amid volatility in key markets but still 30% higher than year-ago levels. Canada remained the top destination, increasing 6% to a six-month high of 64.9 mg. Exports to India surged 158% to 24.2 mg, the largest volume in five […]

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CountryMark selects Topsoe for Indiana renewable diesel refinery

CountryMark selects Topsoe for Indiana renewable diesel refinery

August 5, 2025 |

In Indiana, Topsoe has been selected as the renewable diesel technology partner for CountryMark’s Mount Vernon, Indiana refinery. Located in southwestern Indiana, the refinery processes 35,000 barrels of crude oil per day. With the addition of Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology, CountryMark aims to produce up to 250,000 barrels of renewable diesel annually. The new unit is […]

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