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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 25, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including a U.S. Geological Survey-led study pointing to massive estimated lithium reserves in the Arkansas Smackover.

Jury Orders Phillips 66 to Pay $605MM in Trade Secrets Case

Phillips 66 denied allegations it engaged in information theft and is weighing its legal options. A California jury reached its decision the same day Phillips 66 announced the closure of a Los Angeles-area refinery.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Oct. 18, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including approval of a 2-gigawatt geothermal project in Utah.

Montauk Renewables, Emvolon Partner on Biogas-to-Methanol Project

The Texas project is designed to produce up to 15,300 gallons of green methanol per year, Emvolon and Montauk Renewables said.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Sept. 20, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including funding for a direct lithium extraction project in Arkansas.

Continued RNG Growth Could Undercut Shale Dominance

The drive to seek out lower emissions fuels is leading to a surge in RNG projects.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Aug. 9, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news.

Cemvita Rolls Out Biotech to Boost Sustainable Oil Production

As part of Cemvita’s “groundbreaking” microbial waste-to-oil process, the company unlocked new technologies that allow production of up to 500 bbl/d of sustainable oil from crude glycerin at its Houston commercial plant.

Nature’s Way: Biotech Companies Capturing Carbon, Revenue

Executives from Occidental Petroleum-backed Cemvita, Carbon Optimum and Novonesis share insights into how CO2 could be used for biofuels, fertilizer, food, proteins, plastics and even oil.

Phillips 66’s Rodeo Facility Reaches Full Production Capacity Following Renewable Fuel Conversion

Houston-based Phillips 66 completed the full conversion of its Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex and reached its full capacity of 50,000 bbl/d. The facility will support the growing demand for renewable fuels.