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Honeywell UOP and Repsol to collaborate on renewable fuel development

The companies plan to scale and commercialize Honeywell's technologies, which use various wastes like fats, oils, greases, biomass and solids for chemical production and renewable fuels at Repsol’s refineries.

BASF introduces Fourtiva FCC catalyst to increase high-octane gasoline blending feedstock

BASF announced the commercial launch of Fourtiva™, a new fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst for gasoil to mild resid feedstock.

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplies its first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels supplied its first B100 biofuel bunker in Singapore, marking a significant expansion in its low-carbon fuels offer as it supports the decarbonization of global shipping.

Indonesia begins testing to prepare B50 palm oil biodiesel mandate

Indonesia is carrying out tests ahead of plans by the incoming government to increase the palm oil-based biodiesel blending mandate to 50%, from 35% now, raising industry concerns over supplies for exports.

Maersk's shipping future includes dual-fuel vessels, continuing decarbonization of marine transport

Maersk is in the process of signing newbuilding orders and time-charter contracts for dual-fuel vessels (methanol and liquified dual-fuel propulsion systems) matching the planned renewal pace of around 160,000 TEU/yr.

Digital Feature: U.S. EPA’s new Chemical Accident Prevention rule takes effect: What to know

On March 11, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published a final rule amending its Risk Management Program regulations. Here is what facility owners need to know about this new regulation.

BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based ethyl acrylate

BASF announced the biotransformation of their (Meth)acrylate portfolio, switching the production to bio-based ethyl acrylate starting Q4 2024.

Diesel Direct and Saia Trucking partner to pilot renewable diesel in California

Diesel Direct, a recognized leader in innovative and sustainable fuel delivery solutions across the U.S., has begun a partnership with Saia Trucking.

U.S. DOE awards $41 MM for renewables-to-liquids/chemicals projects

The U.S. Department of Energy announced $41 MM for 14 projects to develop technologies, renewables-to-liquids, for harnessing renewable energy to produce liquids for sustainable fuels or chemicals.

U.S. EPA says it is auditing biofuel producers' used cooking oil supply

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched investigations into the supply chains of at least two renewable fuel producers amid industry concerns that some may be using fraudulent feedstocks for biodiesel to secure lucrative government subsidies.