Patty Monahan, head of the California Energy Commission (CEC), said biofuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in today's vehicles and will play a critical role in decarbonizing road transport emissions by providing a $2 million donation to World Energy, a zero-net energy supplier. carbon solutions for your mixing terminal project in Paramount, California.

Cec approved the grant, called the "Ultra-Low Carbon Fuel: Commercial-Scale Production Facilities and Blending Infrastructure" program, during its business meeting on April 26, 2022. The World Energy project will increase low-carbon fuel production and shift deliveries from trucks to railroads, reducing emissions and improving air quality at Paramount and surrounding communities.

"This project will help increase the state's low-carbon fuel mix by reducing local air pollution," said Patty Monahan, head of the California Energy Commission. "While California is committed to a zero-emission transportation future, biofuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in today's vehicles and play a critical role in decarbonizing road transport emissions in vehicle sectors, medium and heavy vehicles that are more difficult to electrify. "

Through the project, biodiesel will be delivered through existing rail infrastructure, removing thousands of tanker trucks from local streets, reducing traffic and emissions. The renewable diesel produced at Paramount's facility will be mixed with on-site biodiesel in truck loading racks. When completed, the project will increase the efficiency and performance of World Energy's mixing capabilities by providing at least 530,000 tons per year of renewable diesel and biodiesel blending to the California market in 2024 and beyond.

Source: Agrolink