Biofuel news
Dominion Energy and Smithfield Foods partner on sustainable RNG project
Waste methane will be captured from hog farms and converted into RNG.
Global Bioenergies receives letters of intent pertaining to Cristal Union joint venture
13 letters from international companies have been signed for purchases of isobutene and derivatives.
Praxair signs long-term agreement to supply Fulcrum’s Sierra BioFuels Plant in Nevada
Praxair will build two vacuum pressure swing adsorption (VPSA) plants at the facility, which is under construction and expected to start up operations in early 2020.
Greenbelt initiates CBE project to produce bioethanol
The California biorefinery will produce approximately 75 000 gal./yr of bioethanol.
SUEZ begins construction on Sausheim methanation unit
The unit will allow 100% recovery of sludge from Sausheim wastewater treatment plant, which can be recovered as energy.
Phillips 66 and REG announce plans for renewable diesel facility
The plant will take feedstocks of waste fats, oils and greases, and be located on the US West Coast.
Targray announces West Fargo biodiesel terminal
North Dakota terminal announced months after neighbouring state introduces clean fuels requirements.
Green Plains to sell ethanol plants to Valero Renewable Fuels
Proceeds from plant sales will be used to pay down term debt.
Global Bioenergies reaches 87% of yield target in isobutene process
New bacterial strains show progress in producing hydrocarbons through fermentation.
Renewable natural gas key to helping California meet state regulation, say renewable natural gas companies
The third annual Power of Waste conference forecasts growth of biogas development in California.