Biofuels
Ensyn wins EPA’s approval on renewable gasoline
RFGasoline, a drop-in gasoline transportation fuel, is created by processing Ensyn's renewable crude (RFO), a liquid cellulosic feedstock for refiners, with customary petroleum feedstocks.
Poll: Ethanol mandate in fuels worries US voters
“Across the political spectrum, voters are concerned about the significant damage the RFS-mandated higher ethanol blends could cause to automobiles, motorcycles and almost every type of gasoline powered engine,” said Bob Greco, group director of downstream and industry operations at the API.
DuPont opens world’s top cellulosic ethanol plant
This biorefinery is the world’s largest cellulosic ethanol plant, with the capacity to produce 30 million gal/year of clean fuel that offers a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions as compared to gasoline.
Total selects Axens’ technology for new La Mède biorefinery in France
The plant will produce 500,000 tpy of high-quality paraffinic biodiesel, treating primarily used oils, as well as other renewable feedstocks. This technology was originally developed by IFP Energies nouvelles in the mid-2000, based upon an extensive research and development program.
US ethanol exports may offset low domestic sales
Looking ahead through 2016, the report says ethanol plant operators will face dueling positive and negative shifts in the market that are likely to result in lean, yet positive margins.
BioAmber Sarnia starts production of bio-succinic acid at commercial scale
Management expects the Sarnia plant to be in commercial operation later this month and to increase production volumes progressively to reach full capacity in 2017.
REG takes ownership of newly-acquired biodiesel refinery in Washington
The ceremony marked the transition to REG’s ownership of the former Imperium Grays Harbor 100-million gal nameplate capacity biodiesel production and terminal facility.
EU extends import duties on US biodiesel to 2020
The EU first set the duties in 2009 on several US producers of biodiesel, including Archer Daniels Midland and Cargill. In making the decision, the European Commission came to the conclusion that the US tax credit of $1/gal of biodiesel was harming European producers.
API: Study shows US ethanol mandates in RFS as safety risk
The statutory biofuel mandates in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are infeasible to achieve in 2015 and beyond and may harm US consumers, according to the API study.
Gevo completes first US marine sales of gasoline blended with isobutanol
Gevo's bio-based isobutanol helps meet renewable fuel and clean air standards, while solving concerns that many boaters have with ethanol-blended fuels, which can damage internal engine parts.
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
