Chevron Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 31. During an earnings call, company officials confirmed that the renewable diesel expansion project at the Geismar biorefinery in Louisiana is undergoing final commissioning.
U.S. operatable biofuel production capacity was unchanged in November 2024, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Feedstock consumption was up from both the previous month and November 2023.
Valero Energy Corp. on Jan. 30 released Q4 financial results, reporting that both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments were profitable during the period. The company also announced that its SAF project in Texas is fully operational.
Enilive has announced commissioning is underway at it’s the Gela biorefinery in on the Italian island of Sicily. The facility has the capacity to produce 400,000 metric tons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 17 released updated data showing that more than 25.22 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2024, up from 23.85 billion in 2023.
Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that it has delivered first gas at 10 renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across the Midwest. The company now owns and operates 15 RNG projects in the region.
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GreenGasUSA and Pilgrim’s Pride on Jan. 15 announced the commissioning of an RNG project at Pilgrim’s poultry processing facility in Sumter, South Carolina. The project is expected to inject RNG into the pipeline by the end of January.
Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first RNG interconnection with Air Liquide’s RNG facility in Rockford, Illinois. The facility is projected to produce approximately 1.3 million Metric Million British thermal units (MMBtu) per year.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) on Jan. 6 announced the Chofu Biomass Power Plant commenced commercial operations on Dec. 30. The 74.95-megawatt (MW) facility is fueled with 100% imported wood pellets.
Aemetis Inc., a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company, announced on Jan. 7 that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary commissioned three new dairy digesters in December 2024, increasing from nine to a total of 12 operating digesters.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on Dec. 27 announced that the Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant has resumed operations following the completion of an improvement project. The 74.8-MW facility is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells.
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc., a renewable fuels innovator and camelina producer, on Dec. 20 announced that its Bakersfield Renewable Fuels Facility is commercially operational, producing approximately 250,000 gallons of renewable diesel daily.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released data showing that 2.03 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in November, up from 2.01 billion generated during the same month of 2023. Nearly 22.9 billion RINs were generated during the first 11 months of 2024.
Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel (SAF) at its Burnaby Refinery in British Columbia. The fuel was primarily produced from non-food grade canola oil and tallow feedstocks.
LF Bioenergy on Dec. 11 announced the expansion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) project footprint with four operating facilities and two under construction across the U.S. The company plans to be operating 15 RNG projects by 2027.
Ameresco Inc. on Dec. 9 announced that its newly formed joint venture with Republic Services has achieved commercial operation at its landfill gas (LFG) to RNG plant located at Republic Services’ Roxana Landfill in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Aemetis Inc. announced on Dec. 10 that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary started producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from its tenth anaerobic digester built to process waste from a dairy in Stanislaus County, California.
U.S. ethanol and biodiesel capacity held steady in September, while renewable diesel capacity fell slightly, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Nov. 29. Feedstock consumption was down when compared to the previous month.
CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment between Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp. and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing facility for its dairy biomethane project in Merced County, California.
Blackwood Technology BV has announced the successful start of production of the first commercial FlashTor black pellet plant in Lampang Province, Thailand. The facility the capacity to produce 75,000 metric tons per year.
The first tanker of sustainably produced bioacetone and biobutanol has been dispatched from Celtic Renewables’ flagship Biorefinery in Grangemouth, Scotland, marking a major milestone for the world’s shift to green chemicals.
Methane from dairy cow manure is becoming sustainable renewable natural gas (RNG) at a new DTE Vantage facility that recently began operations in Scipio Center, New York. The project is a collaboration with Sunnyside Farm
Aemetis Inc. on Nov. 12 released Q3 financial results, reporting increased revenue for its California ethanol, India biodiesel and dairy RNG business segments. Development also continues on the company’s SAF and CCS projects.
Anaergia Inc. announced on Nov. 11 that its subsidiary, Anaergia Services LLC has entered into a long-term operations and maintenance (O&M) contract with Rialto Bioenergy Solutions LLC, an affiliate of Sevana Bioenergy LLC.
Neste on Nov. 8 announced its Rotterdam refinery has been shut down due to a fire. The fire has been extinguished and did not cause any injuries. Production will be down for several weeks, impacting renewable diesel customer deliveries.
Calumet Inc. on Nov. 8 released third quarter financial results and outlined plans for the development of Montana Renewables’ MaxSAF initiative, which will be supported by a U.S. Department of Energy loan guarantee.
Gevo Inc. released Q3 financial results on Nov. 7, discussing the impact of the conditional commitment for its DOE loan guarantee and confirming the company’s acquisition of Red Trail Energy remains on track to close in early 2025.
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Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on Nov. 6 released third quarter financial results, reporting that renewable natural gas (RNG) gallons sold reached 59.6 million gallons during the quarter, up 5.1% when compared to last year.
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