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ENVIA suspends operations at Oklahoma City GTL plant

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The Board of ENVIA Energy (ENVIA) has decided to suspend operations at the Oklahoma City gas-to-liquids plant ( earlier post ) and to undertake a review of strategic alternatives in order to preserve the value inherent in the facility. The ENVIA plant uses Velocys Fischer-Tropsch technology to produce premium wax, diesel and naphtha.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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By switching from diesel fuel to RNG, UPS vehicles fueling at 18 company-owned and operated natural gas stations across 12 states will realize a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions—as much as 1,074,000 metric tons of GHG over the life of the agreement. Commerce City, Colo.; Oklahoma City, Okla.;

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BP acquiring upstream portion of Clean Energy’s renewable gas business for $155M

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel—biomethane—is produced entirely from organic waste. As a fuel for natural gas vehicle fleets, including heavy-duty trucks, it is estimated to result in 70% lower greenhouse gas emissions than from equivalent gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles. and North Shelby, Tenn. and Atlanta, Ga.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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In addition to the city fleets, high mileage and high visibility fleets are included, such as Coca-Cola, Sysco, Frito Lay, school districts, and taxis. The project will replace 190 older diesel school buses with hybrid electric school buses to be used in school districts throughout Kentucky. Total DOE award: $13,181,171.