U.S. operable biofuels capacity was at 24.9 billion gallons per year in August, down slightly from the previous month, according to data released by the U.S EIA. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the previous year.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Nov. 5 confirmed the Martinez Renewable Fuels biorefinery in California remains on track to be operating at full nameplate capacity by the end of the year. At full capacity, the facility can produce 730 MMgy.
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 28, to mark the official completion of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy (FCD) in Lee, Florida. The facility began producing RNG in June.
PBF Energy Inc. on Oct. 31 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 13,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the third quarter. Production is expected to increase during the fourth quarter.
OPAL Fuels Inc. on Oct. 31 announced the start of commercial operations at its RNG facility at the Polk County municipal landfill in Jones Corner, Florida. The facility has the capacity to produce 1.1 million MMBtus of RNG annually.
CVR Energy Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma processed 19.6 million gallons of vegetable oil feedstock during the third quarter, down from 23.8 million gallons during the same period of 2023.
Vision RNG, in collaboration with Laurel Ridge Landfill, L.L.C., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc., and Delta Gas, has announced the start of commercial operations at its new RNG facility located at the Laurel Ridge Landfill in Lily, Kentucky.
BluSky Carbon Inc. on Oct. 29 announced that it has commenced production of biochar at a dedicated facility in Arkansas. One production unit is now operational, with two additional units planned to be installed in the future.
Phillips 66 on Oct. 29 reported that its renewable fuels segment was impacted by lower margins during Q3, but company officials expect margins to improve moving forward. The company also reported it began producing SAF in September.
Archaea Energy, UGI celebrate startup of Pennsylvania RNG plant
October 28, 2024
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., on Oct. 28 celebrate the start-up of their joint venture's renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Hegins, Pennsylvania.
Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Valero Energy Corp. released Q3 financial results on Oct. 24, reporting increased production for both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments. Valero’s SAF project is expected to be fully operational before the end of the year.
Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the United States during 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in a category the EIA calls renewable diesel and other biofuels.
EPA: 1.99 billion RINs generated in September
October 18, 2024
More than 1.99 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in September, up from 1.96 billion generated during the same month of last year. Total RIN generation for the first nine months of the year reached 18.58 billion
Vertex Energy Inc. on Oct. 9 confirmed that its refinery in Mobile, Alabama, is again producing fossil-based fuels. The company, however, confirmed that it has preserved renewable fuels production capabilities at the plant.
Ameresco Inc., Republic Services Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric Company on Oct. 2 celebrated the ribbon cutting for California’s largest and most resilient LFG-to-RNG plant, located at the Keller Canyon Landfill in Pittsburg, California.
GFL Environmental Inc. and OPAL Fuels Inc. have announced their joint venture, Paragon RNG, has commenced commercial operations of its new renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Sampson County Landfill.
The government of Illinois on Sept. 30 announced Crysalis Biosciences Inc. will receive incentives under the state’s REV Illinois program to support its SAF project under development in Sauget, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri.
Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and GFL Environmental have announced that their joint venture-owned RNG plant in Wisconsin, is now online. The facility can process up to 4,800 standard cubic feet of landfill gas per minute (scfm) into RNG.
On Sept. 11, SK Energy, the largest refiner in South Korea and a subsidiary of SK Innovation, announced the completion of the nation’s first dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production line.
Neste has revised down its 2024 guidance for renewable products, citing substantially reduced diesel prices. The company said waste and residue feedstock prices have not decreased and renewable product market price premiums have remained weak.
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. Ltd. (JAPEX) in August announced that the 50-megawatt (MW) Ozu Biomass Power Plant has commenced commercial operations. The facility is fueled with wood pellets.
On Aug. 20, Archaea Energy, a subsidiary of bp, and Waste Connections Inc. celebrated the opening of their first renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Pennsylvania. The facility can produce enough RNG to heat more than 14,000 homes annually.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on Aug. 15 reported that its biorefinery in Prince George, British Colombia, operated at near capacity during Q2. Work is progressing on a potential SAF project and the company is working to improve financial liquidity.
Plant efficiency is coming to the fore in maintaining and improving many legacy and recently developed pellet mills in the United States.
More than 2.24 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in July, up from 1.99 billion generated during the same period of last year. Total RIN generation for the first seven months of 2024 reached 14.42 billion.
Japan-based Renova Inc. on July 31 announced that the Tokushima Tsuda Biomass Power Plant has resumed operations. The 74.8-megawatt (MW) facility, located in Tokushima City, Japan, is fueled by wood pellets and palm kernel shells.
Calumet Inc. on Aug. 9 released Q2 financial results for Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P., reporting the company’s Montana Renewables business achieved record SAF production of approximately 7 million gallons.
Vertex Energy Inc. on Aug. 8 announced it has ceased renewable diesel production at its refinery in Mobile, Alabama. The company is working to convert its hydrocracker back to conventional service and expects to be processing crude oil by Q4.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed its latest RNG production facility at Ash Grove Dairy in Lake Benton, Minnesota. The facility is now producing pipeline quality RNG and injecting it into the interstate natural gas pipeline grid.
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