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Biojet Fuels Key to Aviation Emission Cuts, Report Says

July 28, 2016March 12, 2020 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

Biojet fuels will be key to achieving the aviation industry’s pledge to cut CO2 emissions to 0.2 billion tons (GT) in 2050 — half the 2005 figure — as opposed to the 2.1 GT projected by current growth rates, according to Lux Research. Biojet fuel innovations, led globally by Honeywell ... Read more »

ExxonMobile Steps Up Biodiesel Research with REG Agreement

January 29, 2016January 29, 2016 by Jennifer Hermes

ExxonMobil announced an agreement with Renewable Energy Group to study the production of biodiesel by fermenting renewable cellulosic sugars from non-food sources such as agricultural waste. Through the research, the two companies will address the challenge of how to ferment real-world renewable cellulosic sugars, which contain multiple types of sugars including glucose and xylose; ... Read more »

UPS to Purchase 46M Gallons Renewable Fuel

July 30, 2015July 29, 2015 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

UPS yesterday announced agreements for up to 46 million gallons of renewable fuels over the next three years, constituting a 15-fold increase over prior contracts. Neste, Renewable Energy Group (REG) and Solazyme will supply renewable diesel to UPS to help facilitate the company’s shift to move more than 12 percent ... Read more »

Biobased Materials, Chemicals Funding on the Rise

October 24, 2014April 20, 2022 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

The biobased materials and chemicals industry is poised to attract nearly $1 billion in investment this year, led notably by later-stage funding rounds, according to Lux Research. The estimated $974 million investment represents a 28 percent increase from 2013, suggesting companies that endured the waves of economic disruption have gained ... Read more »

Biodiesel Market to Grow 8.1 Percent

August 1, 2014July 31, 2014 by Ken Jennison

The global biodiesel market will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.1 percent between 2013 and 2018, according to a report by Research and Markets. According to the report, one prominent driver in the market is the advantage of using biodiesel over diesel, noting that the market is ... Read more »

Biofuel Milestone Reached

April 24, 2014April 23, 2014 by Bill Opalka

Renewable Energy Group (REG) reached a milestone of having sold 1 billion gallons of advanced biofuel during its 17 year history. REG said it achieved this milestone through investments in a fully integrated value chain including its manufacturing, sales & marketing, and supply chain management. The company went from marketing ... Read more »

Contract Wins: GDF Suez Gas, CB&I, Socket Mobile

June 3, 2013June 3, 2013 by Jessica Lyons Hardcastle

GDF Suez Gas has begun supplying Transgas, the largest liquefied natural gas trucking company in the Northeast, with LNG for use as a vehicle fuel (pictured). Transgas is using LNG to fuel 10 new tanker-truck tractors, which are also transporting LNG primarily to gas utilities throughout New England and to ... Read more »

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