Chevron completes Renewable Energy Group purchase that includes Geismar plant

Chevron has completed a $3.15 billion cash acquisition of Renewable Energy Group, which includes a biorefinery in Geismar.  REG began work last year on a $950 million expansion of its renewable diesel production facility in Geismar. The plant is the first of its kind in the U.S. Chevron spokesperson Tyler Kruzich says the Capital Region