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Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Jan. 17, 2025)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including more than $8 billion more in loans closed by the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office.

Montana Renewables Closes $1.44B DOE Loan for Facility Expansion

The expansion project will lift annual production capacity to about 300 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and 330 million gallons of combined SAF and renewable diesel.

Biofuels Sector Unsatisfied with Clean Fuels Credit Guidance

The Treasury Department released guidance clarifying eligibility for the 45Z credit and which fuels are eligible, but holes remain.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Dec. 13, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the latest on explosive growth in grid-scale energy storage installations.

Despite Big Oil’s SAF Ramp Up, Concerns Linger as Trump 2.0 Nears

Concerns remain about the scaleup of sustainable aviation fuel under a Trump administration, even as some see progress continuing as the world demands cleaner fuels and Big Oil steps up.

Energy Transition in Motion (Week of Nov. 22, 2024)

Here is a look at some of this week’s renewable energy news, including the ranking of top corporate solar users in the U.S.

Darbonne: What are We Supposed to do Without Hydrocarbons?

Oil and Gas Investor asked individuals who understand fossil fuels if any “end oil” agitator has ever explained what the world would do without hydrocarbons. No, they haven’t gotten an answer either.

Supermajors Ramp Up Biofuel Investments, Rystad Says

Between BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, Exxon Mobil and Eni, the projects could add 286,000 bbl/d of production capacity, Rystad analysts said.

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.