The renewable Energy Commission has granted Oberon Fuels more than $ 2.87 m to produce renewable dimethyl ether ( rDME ) ultra - low carbon ethanol fuel . Oberon will upgrade its existing DME facility for the production of rDME , with the intention of reducing current output volumes . Oberon expects to use renewable methanol , a by - product from the paper mill , as feedstock . The project is part of a wider ambition to convert methane emissions from animal manure , food waste and agricultural waste to rDME .
The California Energy Commission has granted Oberon Fuels more than $2.87m to produce renewable dimethyl ether (rDME) ultra-low carbon transport fuel. Oberon will upgrade its existing DME facility for the production of rDME, with the expectation of doubling current output volumes. Oberon expects to use renewable methanol, a by-product from the paper industry, as feedstock. The project is part of a wider ambition to convert methane emissions from dairy manure, food waste and agricultural waste to rDME.