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Chemistry researchers publish paper in outlining more efficient photoredox catalysis system
Colorado State University (U.S.) researchers have published a paper in Science that describes a new and more efficient light-based process for transforming fossil fuels into useful modern chemicals.
U.S. Supreme Court lets fuel producers challenge California emissions standards
The U.S. Supreme Court sided on Friday with fuel producers that had opposed California's standards for vehicle emissions and electric cars under a federal air pollution law, agreeing that their legal challenge to the mandates should not have been dismissed.
U.S. refinery capacity grew to 18.4 MMbpd in 2024
U.S. refinery crude oil processing capacity grew by nearly 40,000 bpd in 2024 to 18.4 MMbpd.
Divided U.S. appeals court allows Biden-era biofuel rule to stand
A federal appeals court declined to throw out the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA’s) renewable fuel standards for 2023 to 2025 on Friday, even as it concluded regulators failed to adequately assess the potential effect the rule would have on climate change and endangered species.
U.S. EIA forecasts new export licensing requirements will reduce U.S. ethane exports
The U.S. EIA forecast U.S. ethane exports will decrease by 80,000 bpd this year and by 177,000 bpd in 2026 because of new licensing requirements U.S. exports of ethane to China.
bp completes turnaround work at 250,000-bpd refinery in Washington (U.S.)
bp's 250,000-bpd Cherry Point refinery has completed a major turnaround, the company said.
Neste extends sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply to Ontario International Airport through deal with Amazon Air
Neste has reached an agreement with Amazon to provide 7,500 metric tons (2.5 MMgal) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel for its Amazon Air cargo operations at San Francisco International Airport and Ontario International Airport in California, through to the end of 2025.
U.S. Senate bill would shrink tax credit for biofuels made from foreign feedstocks
U.S. Senate Republicans proposed a tax bill that would extend a clean fuel tax credit through 2031, but trim 20% of the value of the credit for biofuels made from feedstocks produced outside of the U.S.
Andigreen and Data Pioneer Solutions to deliver integrated renewable fuel solutions in North America and Japan
Andigreen, the renewable-feedstock subsidiary of Andino Holdings LLC, and Data Pioneer Solutions, LLC (DPS) have announced a strategic partnership to deliver an end-to-end decarbonization solution for refineries in North America and Japan.
AFPM/API: President Trump officially overturns California (U.S.) gas car ban
Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) President and CEO Chet Thompson and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers have issued a statement on today’s signing of a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution overturning EPA’s 2024 authorization of California’s ban on sales of new gas cars.
- Honeywell to supply integrated automation systems for flagship UK carbon capture projects 12/4
- Aduro Clean Technologies collaborates with ECOCE to advance plastics recycling in Mexico 12/4
- FincoEnergies launches GoodFuels B15: A reliable and compliant drop-in biofuel for inland shipping 12/4
- DevvStream, Southern Energy Renewables target low-cost, carbon-negative SAF and green methanol 12/4
- AFPM: Revised fuel economy standards would put CAFE back on solid legal footing 12/4
- ITT introduced a secondary containment system for its ICM metallic magnetic drive process pump 12/4
