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MAY 2, 2014

Monthly US biodiesel and renewable diesel imports. Total US imports of biomass-based diesel fuel—biodiesel and renewable diesel—reached 525 million gallons in 2013, compared to 61 million gallons in 2012, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). billion gallons in 2013.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

Neste Oil has added technical corn oil (TCO), a residue generated during ethanol production, to the range of inputs it uses to produce NExBTL renewable diesel. This nonfood input further extends the number of waste and residue-based feedstocks used by Neste Oil. Supplies of this input are currently sourced from the US.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set the amount of biomass-based diesel products required to be included in diesel fuel markets in 2013 at 1.28 Bio-based diesel products are advanced biofuels that are derived from biomass sources that include vegetable oils and wastes oils from renewable sources.

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MARCH 5, 2015

Over the last few years, Neste Oil has become the world’s largest producer of renewable fuels from waste and residues. billion liters, 423 million gallons US) of renewable fuel from waste and residues. These raw materials accounted for 62% of Neste Oil’s renewable inputs in 2014 (52% in 2013, 35% in 2012).

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd and National Oxygen Pte Ltd (NOX), one of the one of the largest industrial gas manufacturers in Singapore, have signed an agreement to install a carbon dioxide recovery and liquefaction plant at Neste Oil’s renewable diesel (NExBTL) refinery in Singapore.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

The Air Resources Board re-adopted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ), which requires a 10% reduction by 2020 in the carbon intensity of transportation fuels. The program requires that transportation fuels used in California meet a baseline target for carbon intensity which is reduced each year. Diesel and Diesel Substitutes.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

The staff of the California Air Resources Board has posted six new applications for pathways for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), two of which are from Neste Oil for renewable diesel (RD) produced at its plant in Singapore from (a) North American tallow and (b) Southeast Asian fish oil. Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd.

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MAY 1, 2013

According to the latest status report on the progress of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) ( earlier post ), regulated parties in the LCFS—oil producers, importers and other fuel providers—continued to exceed the required reductions in carbon intensity specified by the standard. Source: Yeh et al.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

The Diamond Green Diesel facility converts inedible oils and other waste feedstocks to produce Honeywell Green Diesel, a high-quality renewable fuel. Renewable diesel produced using the Ecofining process is chemically identical to petroleum-based diesel; it can be blended in any proportion with EN590 or ASTM 975 diesel.

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JUNE 26, 2015

In a new, comprehensive study, a team from Argonne National Laboratory, Stanford University and UC Davis ITS has estimated the well-to-wheels (WTW) GHG emissions of US production of gasoline and diesel sourced from Canadian oil sands. g CO 2 e/MJ for US conventional crude oil recovery. This range can be compared to ∼4.4

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AUGUST 9, 2016

A Navy ship has, for the first time, operated on a 100% drop-in renewable diesel fuel. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division’s (NSWC PHD) Self Defense Test Ship (SDTS) completed final-phase testing of a 100% drop-in renewable diesel fuel as part of the Navy’s MILSPEC qualification program. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 17, 2017

Honeywell announced that the Diamond Green Diesel facility in Norco, La., will expand its annual production capacity of renewable diesel from up to 10,000 barrels per day (about 130 million gallons per year) to 18,000 bpd, using Honeywell UOP’s Ecofining process technology ( earlier post ). and Darling Ingredients Inc.,

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APRIL 15, 2014

California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted five new and one revised Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) fuel pathway applications to the LCFS public comment website. The new pathways include two renewable diesel pathways; two biodiesel pathways, and one corn ethanol pathway. The revised package is for corn oil biodiesel.

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MAY 13, 2014

Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have developed bi-functional nanoparticles that perform two processing functions at once for the production of renewable diesel via the hydrogenation of oils from renewable feedstocks such as algae. Bio-hydrocarbons Catalysts Diesel Fuels' —Igor Slowing.

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AUGUST 1, 2013

US biodiesel production in May 2013 reached a record level of 111 million gallons, according to data released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Production for the first five months of 2013 was 449 million gallons, an increase of 17 million gallons from the same period in 2012. billion gallons per year. Source: EIA.

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APRIL 30, 2018

US imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, totaled 14.1 Both fuels are produced from a variety of fats, oils, and grease, collectively referred to as FOGs. Biomass-based diesel also generates credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

Cellulosic gasoline and diesel company KiOR reported that in July and August, its Columbus, Mississippi facility produced 172,398 gallons of fuel, bringing the 2013 production total from the facility to 357,532 gallons through 31 August. The final 2013 overall volumes and standards require 16.55 RFS targets.

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MAY 16, 2017

announced that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary has won a $6-million first contract to supply biodiesel to the India government-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) in a public tender process. The OMC’s provide about 70% of the fuel consumed in India, and the diesel fuel market is growing at a rate of more than 5% per year.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2016

liter diesel engine to be offered in the US in the 2018 Equinox ( earlier post ) is similar to Opel’s 1.6L CDTi Whisper Diesel ( earlier post ) in Europe, and is derived from a common Italian-German-American medium diesel engine design, according to GM. CDTi was unveiled in 2013 at the Geneva Motor Show in the Zafira Tourer.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Volkswagen has been testing the newly developed R33 BlueDiesel fuel blend at its in-house filling station in Wolfsburg since January 2018. Volkswagen employees tested the new fuel initially. We are preparing for a significant increase in demand for liquid fuels from residual materials and for advanced biofuels in the medium term.

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AUGUST 13, 2014

will begin selling diesel hybrid passenger cars in Japan and Europe as early as fiscal 2016. Using a diesel-fueled engine as the main drive source, Mazda will develop a system in which an engine-powered small motor will play a supporting role. About 76,000 units were also sold in 2013 in Japan, about 1.9

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FEBRUARY 8, 2014

The American Petroleum Institute has released its January 2014 update report and maps on gasoline and diesel taxes for all 50 states in the US along with a national average; the information is updated quarterly. Diesel taxes, January 2014. 22 cpg from the October 2013 study. 50 cpg from October 2013. Source: API.

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. liter engine with an aluminum block, head and oil pan, a magnesium valve cover and an engine-mounted emissions control system. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). ATLAS target. ATLAS result.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Satellite tracking of oil cargoes by market reporting group OPIS shows that Europe’s dependence on Russia for road fuels in the 28 member countries has deepened significantly. Diesel imports from Russia are at a record in the first eight months of 2014, with Germany the most reliant, followed by France, and then the UK.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2013

Syntroleum Corporation filed suit against Neste Oil Singapore Pte Ltd with the High Court of Singapore asserting Syntroleum’s Singapore Patent No. In May 2012, Neste Oil Oyj sued Syntroleum for alleged infringement of Neste’s U.S. 7,279,018), and both are directed to a fuel composition for diesel engines.

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AUGUST 23, 2013

Audi of America introduced four new TDI clean diesel models for the US market this year—the Audi A8, A7, A6, Q5—along with an updated Q7 TDI, all equipped with a second-generation 3.0L V6 TDI diesel engine. ” One of our primary goals and objectives is to level the playing field for clean diesel vehicles.

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MAY 21, 2014

to acquire Tyson’s 50% ownership position in Dynamic Fuels, LLC. Tyson and Syntroleum formed Dynamic Fuels in 2007 as a 50/50 joint venture. The Geismar facility, completed in 2010, was the first large scale renewable diesel biorefinery built in the US. (REG) has reached an agreement with Tyson Foods, Inc. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 1, 2013

Renewable chemicals and fuels company Amyris, Inc. Renewable chemicals and fuels company Amyris, Inc. Amyris also has confirmed that Total will provide $30 million of funding to Amyris by July 2013, as anticipated in the revised collaboration agreement announced last year. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 5, 2017

TDI diesel engine for the European market. In the new Audi A5 and Q5 models, the V6 diesel outputs 210 kW (286 hp) as well as 620 N·m (457lb-ft) of torque (this engine version is not yet for sale. The use of a performance-regulated oil pump is also economically beneficial. Both ports have lower flow resistance.

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MARCH 22, 2014

liter diesel, prominently showing the closely attached exhaust aftertreatment system. liter TDI diesel (EA288) will eventually replace all the 2.0-liter liter TDI Clean Diesel engines fitted in Audi and Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel models, and as such, is a strategically important engine. The new MDB EA288 diesel.

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JULY 12, 2013

New fuel booster valve for ME-LGI engine showing the main constituent parts. On 1 July MAN Diesel & Turbo announced the development of a new ME-LGI dual fuel engine. The new engine expands the company’s dual-fuel portfolio, enabling the use of more sustainable fuels such as methanol and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

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DECEMBER 10, 2013

one of the world leaders in algae-based “Green Crude” oil production, and Phillips 66, an integrated energy manufacturing and logistics company, have entered a strategic joint development agreement aimed at taking production of algae crude oil a significant step toward commercialization. San Diego-based Sapphire Energy, Inc.,

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The biofuel is being added to the London bus fuel supply chain and will help to power some of the buses. Founded in 2013, bio-bean manufactures a range of products from waste coffee grounds; its Coffee Logs are eco heat logs for stoves, open fires and chimineas, made from spent coffee grounds. The average Londoner drinks 2.3

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MARCH 19, 2014

In its Form 10-K (annual report) filed with the SEC on 17 March, cellulosic renewable fuels company KiOR said it has “ substantial doubts about [its] ability to continue as a going concern ”. KiOR developed a proprietary catalytic process to produce cellulosic gasoline and diesel from lignocellulosic biomass. Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 19, 2015

The RFS regulations lists three critical components of an approved fuel pathway: (1) Fuel type; (2) feedstock; and (3) production process. EPA uses lifecycle analysis to assess the overall greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts of a fuel throughout each stage of its production and use.

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JANUARY 13, 2014

In December 2013, Cannon had said that KiOR would operate the Columbus plant “ on a limited campaign basis only ” to verify the impact of improvements. KiOR is a significant factor in the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) calculation of cellulosic fuel volumes for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program.

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OCTOBER 16, 2015

Shale oil production generates greenhouse gas emissions at levels similar to conventional crude oil production, according to a pair of new studies released by the US Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. These are shale formations with low permeability and must be hydraulically fractured to produce oil and gas.

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