The environment

ExxonMobil and Synthetic Genomics Inc. have announced a new phase in their algae biofuel research programme.

The EIA notes that positive US ethanol margins are driving ethanol production growth.

The European Commission has approved a €4.7 billion public support scheme for the production and distribution of advanced biofuels in Italy.

Neste is rebuilding the wastewater treatment plant at its refinery in Porvoo, which is expected to enhance the refinery's competitiveness and reduce its environmental impact.

According to Shell’s annual LNG Outlook, strong growth in LNG demand could cause a potential supply shortage in mid-2020s.

The US Department of Energy has invested US$17.6 million in technologies that are capable of reducing CO2 capture cost and energy penalties.

The agreement will see the two companies focus sharing of technical expertise in relation to spill preparedness and response.

Eco-Energy Distribution Services has opened an ethanol unit train distribution facility.

API has welcomed the Bureau of Land Management’s new proposal to fix an oil and natural gas venting and flaring rule.

Total and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines have signed a long-term charter contract for an LNG bunker vessel.

The US EPA has withdrawn the ‘once in always in’ policy for major sources under Clean Air Act.

Petrobras has become the tenth member of the OGCI following a meeting of the group at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

UPM and ZERO are cooperating to enhance knowledge of sustainable fossil-free bioproducts and promote renewable fuels for transportation.

Steeper Energy and Silva Green Fuel have announced a partnership to advance a biofuel project.

GE’s asset performance management software will be used to future-proof refinery field operations.