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Sasol bails on $13-$15B US GTL project, divests from Canadian shale; no new greenfield GTL

Green Car Congress

In January 2015 Sasol announced it was delaying a final investment decision on the proposed project near Lake Charles, Louisiana to conserve cash in response to lower oil prices. Sasol has also decided not to invest in any additional crude oil refining capacity. —Stephen Cornell.

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Alon USA receives go ahead for Bakersfield, CA rail terminal and refinery project; Bakken light crude

Green Car Congress

Construction of the rail facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. Current products include gas oil, gasoline, diesel fuel, and petroleum coke. Alon intends to resume operation of several existing process units under existing permits, including a return to crude oil refining. Background. Alon USA Energy, Inc.,

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UPS announces renewable diesel agreements with Neste, REG and Solazyme; up to 46M gallons over next 3 years

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Bio-based feedstocks from fats, plant oils and waste residues are converted to renewable diesel using advanced refining technologies. UPS has been using renewable fuels for more than a year in trucks operating in Texas and Louisiana. —Mark Wallace, UPS senior vice president, global engineering and sustainability.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018). His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation. He worked for SolarCity and Tesla between 2015 and 2018 and now for Solar Smart Living (since 2018). His Texas roots honed his arguments supporting EV industry expansion.