SOURCE: CropEnergies
October 13, 2022
BY Erin Krueger
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Japan-based Renova Inc. on Sept. 30 announced its 49.9 megawatt (MW) Karatsu Biomass Power Plant commenced operations on Sept. 27. The facility is fueled with wood pellets and palm kernel shells (PKS).
Shell’s recent decision to cancel its Rotterdam biorefinery project will be costly, according to a third quarter update note published by the company on Oct. 7. Shell expects to write down approximately $600 million due to the cancellation.
Green Carbon Development, led by Process Technical Services, announced on Oct. 2 that it has selected Axens Vegan technology for its upcoming renewable fuels facility. The 10,500 BPSD facility will produce SAF and renewable diesel.
France-based Waga Energy on Sept. 29 released financial results for its fiscal half year, the six months ended June 30, reporting a 7% increase in total revenue, which was driven by a 39% increase in renewable natural gas (RNG) production revenues.
Eni has confirmed plans to convert portions of its Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi refinery in Pavia, Italy, to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The biorefinery is expected to be operational in 2028.