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ASTM announced proposed standard for a rapid diagnostic fuel quality test procedure

ASTM International is developing a proposed standard (WK95172) that describes a rapid diagnostic fuel quality test procedure that measures the levels of microbial contamination in fuel or fuel-associated water samples.

Indonesia aims to launch B50 biodiesel in 2026, but unlikely in January

Indonesia reaffirmed a plan to raise the mandatory palm oil content in its biodiesel to 50% starting from next year, but the program known as B50 is unlikely to start in January

Imperial Oil completes renewable diesel facility at Strathcona refinery (Canada)

Imperial Oil has completed construction of a renewable diesel facility at its Strathcona refinery near Edmonton, Canada, a milestone for Canadian operations.

OC Global signs MoU with Passo Fundo for greenfield ammonia plant in Brazil

Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Passo Fundo, Brazil, concerning support for the construction of an onsite green ammonia plant.

MOL Group successfully completes another SAF and HVO production test

MOL Group is highlighting a recent milestone in its energy transition journey. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been successfully produced for the first time at INA’s Rijeka Refinery during a pilot project to process biocomponent, as well as a significant volume of renewable diesel hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

Consortium selected by NEDO to develop SCC probability evaluation tools for fuel ammonia storage tank and transportation equipment

ClassNK announced that a consortium was selected by NEDO to promote the development of stress corrosion cracking probability evaluation tools for fuel ammonia storage tank and transportation equipment.

Clariant advances plastics stabilizer technology with expanded production and new applications

Clariant increases production capacity for Nylostab™ S-EED stabilizer with second production line in Cangzhou, China

Emvolon and Montauk Renewables launch JV to convert biogas into high-value, low-carbon fuel

Following a successful field demonstration project, Emvolon and Montauk plan to deploy a portfolio of biogas-based sites.

e-Fuels for climate-friendly data centers: Rolls-Royce and INERATEC launch partnership

Their goal: to replace fossil diesel in emergency power systems with synthetic fuels produced from renewable hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Digital Exclusive: How companders can support industrial decarbonization

This article presents three scenarios that illuminate how a compander can take a central role in increasing operational efficiency and recovering waste energy.