Environment
MAIRE, Azerbaijan partner to increase sustainability projects in Azerbaijan
The parties will focus on business opportunities in the renewable energy sector, low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy solutions, green hydrogen, methane emissions reduction, and biofuels.
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, RITE partner to convert captured CO2 into methanol
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. and the Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth have signed an agreement regarding the transfer of part of the CO2 recovered using a direct-air-capture (DAC) device. The collaboration will showcase innovative technologies that capture CO₂ from the atmosphere and transfer it to underground storage while also utilizing it for methanol production.
AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban
Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.
AB Foods holds off bioethanol plant closure decision until June 25
Associated British Foods will hold off deciding the fate of its under threat Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull, northern England, until June 25, hoping the government will step in with a support package.
EU to subsidize high volume of greener aviation fuel to boost airline demand
The European Union has offered to subsidize airline purchases of more than 200 MM liters (l) of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to encourage carriers to swap kerosene for cleaner alternatives.
Solvay, Veolia inaugurate new unit for recycling industrial flue gas treatment residues in Meurthe-et-Moselle, France
Veolia and Solvay, via their subsidiary Resolest, a specialist in the recycling of industrial flue gas treatment residues, have inaugurated a new unit increasing capacity of the Rosières-aux-Salines site in Meurthe-et-Moselle (54).
South Africa's $5.8-B Hive project aims to lead low-cost ammonia output
A $5.8-B project on South Africa's east coast seeks to use the country's infrastructure and cheap renewable power to make some of the world's cheapest green ammonia for clients in Europe and Asia.
GreenSinnergy, Axens sign MoU to advance SAF projects in Argentina and Latin America
GreenSinnergy GmbH, a company specialized in green project developments, and Axens, a global provider of technologies and services for the production of cleaner fuels, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects in Argentina and across Latin America.
USA BioEnergy secures long-term feedstock supply for $2.8-B SAF refinery in Texas (U.S.)
USA BioEnergy (USABE) has signed a letter of intent with LP Building Solutions (LP) outlining the parties’ plans to enter a long-term supply agreement for sustainably sourced wood fiber to support operations at USAB’s planned Texas Renewable Fuels (TRF) biorefinery in Bon Wier, Texas. The advanced biorefinery will require raw wood feedstocks for the production of renewable fuel. Once finalized, the agreement would provide for up to 2.2 MMtpy of woody biomass for an initial term of 20 yr.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production at Lavera site in Southern France
INEOS Olefins & Polymers in Lavera, Southern France, has received the first deliveries of an innovative feedstock made from recycling plastic waste. This product, called pyrolysis oil, will be used to manufacture recycled polymers, helping its customers meet the EU requirements for food contact, medical and sensitive plastic packaging to have a minimum of 10% recycled content by 2030.
- Britain will not bail out bioethanol industry hit by Trump trade deal 8/15
- Russian energy facilities targeted recently in drone attacks 8/15
- Shell: Norco, Louisiana (U.S.) refinery gasoline unit work to start on Friday 8/15
- Sanctions-hit Indian refiner Nayara in talks with govt to sustain operations 8/15
- The API challenges Trump plan to cut biofuel import credits 8/15
- IAG selects record 29 startups for accelerator program 8/15
