by Aariz Rizvi (MotorBeam) Yamaha Motor India is taking a distinct approach amidst India’s push towards greener mobility solutions. While the nation sets ambitious targets for electric vehicle adoption by 2030, Yamaha is steering towards ethanol-based flex fuels as a key
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) Under deal with Bold Alliance, first responders will get training, landowners could choose annual royalties payments and local foundations will get donations -- The developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind”
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... So, what is driving the rebirth of E85 flex fuel? The fuel’s resurgence is likely resulting from two compelling consumer benefits: lower carbon emissions and lower prices. Flex fuels offer substantial reductions in greenhouse gas
(Japan Airlines) Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a new business program called “JAL Corporate SAF Program” from April 2024, which certifies the environmental value of CO₂ reduction achieved through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and provides it to corporate
(EIN Presswire/ABC 8 News) Strategic Partnership between GRP and Parcel Revolutionizes Sustainable Agriculture and Supply Chain Efficiency -- In a significant move towards advancing sustainable agriculture, Globally Responsible Production (GRP) and Parcel have formed a strategic partnership. This collaboration combines Parcel's cutting-edge
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) In its March Petroleum Supply Monthly, the U.S. Energy Information Administration introduced data on the interregional movement of renewable diesel. These new data add to its existing tanker- and barge-movement coverage for renewable diesel. With the new data,
(Brussels Airlines) The Belgian home carrier facilitates the online tour operator in buying about 250 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel -- Brussels Airlines and Sunweb Group reach an agreement for the purchase of ca. 250 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono for a tour of the company’s new crushing mill and expanded agriculture operations in Kaumakani, Kauaʻi on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Other guests included representatives from
(KW Rastall Oil) In a groundbreaking move for New Jersey's energy and transportation sectors, KW Rastall Oil proudly announces that beginning April 17, 2024, it will become the first company in the state to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a renewable
(Reliant Holdings) Reliant Processing opens new plant in Carrollton Missouri -- Reliant Processing, Ltd., and Show Me Ethanol LLC partner to announce the Grand Opening of Reliant’s newest Liquid CO2 and Dry Ice Plant in Carrollton, Missouri. April 4, 2024 Reliant Processing, Ltd, a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Low cost green hydrogen and syngas using heat and domesitically abundant materials. READ MORE
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, today announced that it received an allocation of $10.5 million of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits by the
(Farmers Edge/Business Wire) The companies will work with growers spanning three states to track and quantify the carbon intensity impact of climate-smart practices helping to accelerate the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and low-CI ethanol Farmers Edge Inc. a pure-play digital
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) The ethanol industry is raising concerns over the Biden Administration’s adamant approach for an all-electric vehicle fleet, saying it is on a collision course with reality. As policymakers and industry leaders navigate this shifting landscape, voices from the
(Pro Farmer/Ag Web) Two UC-Davis analysts in a report highlighted that satisfying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) goals would require a significant increase in soybean plantings, almost by 50%. Conversely, relying solely on corn ethanol would necessitate a lesser increase in land
(Continuum Ag) TopSoil Webinars are an opportunity for you to educate yourself as Mitchell and other Continuum Ag Representatives sit down with industry leaders to dig into the hottest topics in Agriculture including Carbon Intensity, Soil Health & Precision Ag. One of
(Pivot) Expanding knowledge around bioethanol and clean cooking is critical to engaging with government, private sector, and individuals in ways that spur actual change. Pivot is dedicated to building awareness and educating in a variety of ways to ensure that bioethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is once again offering the statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program that offers farmers who buy a biodiesel blend up to 50 cents per gallon. “This is a great opportunity for farmers to try higher blends of
by Charles Alcock (Aviation International News) New certifications cover North America, Europe and Singapore -- World Fuel Services this week achieved key approvals to meet international standards for carbon reduction measures and services. Today (April 5, 2024), the company announced it has
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) South Korean shipping company HMM and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), the exclusive operator of all the public terminals in China’s Port of Shanghai, have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on clean marine
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Reverse Water-Gas Shift has long been a process converting hydrogen and carbon dioxide into a syngas for fuels production, but as the world shifts from conventional fuels to electrofuels, producers need to know that their operations
by Kent Goeking (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) One of the key barriers to the economic and technical success of many advanced energy technologies is the sub-optimum performance of critical inorganic materials used as catalysts, electrodes, dielectrics, and photovoltaics. Oxide materials in particular,
by Jesse Allen (American Ag Network) The ethanol industry says the Biden Administration’s push for an all-electric vehicle fleet is on a collision course with reality. The Renewable Fuels Association says at some point tax policies, infrastructure shortcomings, and tough new
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The Biden administration will release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program in the coming weeks that is more restrictive than what the corn-based ethanol industry had expected, two sources familiar with
(World Resources Institute) WRI’s Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals (P4G) initiative will provide grant funding and technical assistance to help these partnerships become investment ready Washington, D.C. (March 28, 2024) — Today, Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digeist) Built on the strength of Chevron and Lummus technology, CLG offers innovative hydroprocessing and bottom-of-the-barrel technologies for lower carbon fuels and premium base oils, and world-class renewable fuels & circular products for the energy transition powered
(AGEAN Air) AEGEAN marks another important step towards reducing its environmental footprint by expanding its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) uplift program in main European airports. AEGEAN is joining forces with one of the world's leading aviation fuel suppliers, Shell. Through its
(Bernama/The Sun) Malaysia has the potential to become a leading supplier of feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia Pacific region, given its diverse range of feedstock and biomass available in the country, according to Air New Zealand. Its chief
by Violet George (Carbon Herald) Carbon capture company CapCO2 Solutions has teamed up with Illinois ethanol producer Adkins Energy to build what is currently the world’s largest network for green methanol. In addition to making methanol more environmentally friendly, CapCO2 boasts the unique advantage
by Brad Thompson (Financial Review) Cargill and CBH Group are working together on plans for a large-scale oilseed crushing plant south of Perth as they look to cash in on growing demand for biofuels. The Minnesota-headquartered commodities trader is in talks with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Beginning with technology selection, adding piloting and reference data, proceeding to robust cost estimating, scheduling, offtake and feedstock agreements and site selection. Bechtel’s Helen Atkinson gave this overview of the road from concept to commissioning for
by Samyak Pandey and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Major biodiesel exporter faces weak local demand; Government urges demonstrations to support consumption; Loans and carbon profits fall short in driving demand sufficiently -- The Chinese government unveiled a plan for a biodiesel pilot scheme in
by Stuart Stone (Business Green) World's first fully-electric global racing series announces cleantech deal to help decarbonise events in its season calendar Formula E has inked a "multi-year" deal with global energy solutions provider Aggreko to power its race calendar with biofuel
(Bangchak) Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, a leading transnational energy conglomerate, and Sumitomo Corporation, a Chemical Solution Group, based in Japan, have joined forces in a strategic partnership through a framework agreement for the purchase and sale of used cooking oil
(ResourceWise/CISION) ResourceWise, formerly Prima Markets, expands its coverage of low-carbon fuels into marine biofuels with this strategic data partnership. — In an inspiring stride towards greener marine operations, ResourceWise and ENGINE have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the marine industry's decarbonization
(LanzaTech) Technip Energies and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) were selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $200 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding as
(Solarig) • Solarig has reached an agreement with SOMACYL (Sociedad Pública de Infraestructuras y Medio Ambiente de Castilla y León) to acquire 116,000 square metres to the project called ‘NUMANTIA SAF’ in Parque Empresarial del Medio Ambiente (PEMA) located in Soria
(Altens (Google Translation)) Altens, a leading player in the decarbonization of transport, is strengthening its activity in biofuels with the launch of the low-carbon PUR100. This alternative fuel, produced from French rapeseed, has a greater power to reduce greenhouse gases than
(Lineas) Lineas, Europe’s largest private rail freight operator, is proud to present its new FAME locomotive. With this locomotive, the company highlights its commitment to finding sustainable solutions to reduce CO2 emissions in the transport sector. -- FAME, short for Fatty Acid
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There are a number of possible routes to convert emissions into polymers. Plastics contain carbon for the entire duration of their useful life and during the time which they are not degrading in a landfill. Since
(Ponant/Farwind) In the ongoing quest to find ways to decarbonize and thus play its part in the maritime industry’s energy transition, PONANT is collaborating with the Nantes-based startup FARWIND Energy. Under study: innovative solutions for ship refueling with renewable hydrogen. PONANT’s ship
(AtkinsRéalis) AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a contract by TESCanada H2 Inc. (“TESCanada”) to provide front end engineering and design services for their
(JGC) JGC Holdings Corporation (Representatve Director, Chairman and CEO Masayuki Sato) announced today that JGC Corporation (Representative Director and President Farhan Mujib) which operates the overseas engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) business of the JGC Group was awarded the Front End
(Helen) Helen will build a green hydrogen production plant in Vuosaari, Helsinki. This is Helen’s first hydrogen project with which the company will increase its expertise to meet the needs of large-scale hydrogen production and enhance the flexibility to the entire
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Two Republicans in the U.S. House are urging the Biden administration to take greater action to boost U.S. biofuel exports. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield sustainable aviation fuel could be a game changer for commodity
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Key players in the renewable fuels community gather twice/year at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conferences—ABLC 2024 took place in Washington, DC last week; and the ABLC Next gathering will be in San Francisco in
by Chris Dickert (Visual Capitalist) Meeting the Paris Agreement temperature goals and avoiding the worst consequences of a warming world requires first and foremost emission reductions, but also the ongoing direct removal of CO2 from the atmosphere. We’ve partnered with Carbon Streaming to take a
by Michael Pringle (Daily Record) Argent Energy has already entered into a period of consultation with staff -- A plant producing biodiesel in Newarthill is set to close its doors with the loss of over 70 jobs. Argent Energy has already entered into
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Implementation of a bipartisan bill to encourage the use of higher blends of biodiesel took effect April 1. Illinois Soybean Association Chairman Ron Kindred and other supporters call the new law a landmark statute that will benefit
by Sowmya Sundar (Zawya Projects) The Biofuel Company, which operates the GCC’s largest biofuel refinery, prioritises domestic needs in capacity expansion -- The Biofuel Company, Saudi Arabia’s first and only biofuel producer, is on course to triple its refining capacity by 2025, the
(U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy KDF) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technology Office's (BETO's) 2023 Billion-Ton Report (BT23) is an assessment of renewable carbon resources potentially available in the United States. BT23 explores these resources in terms of quantity, price,
(Avina/Globe Newswire) Avina, a leading developer of clean hydrogen and derivative fuels solutions, is thrilled to announce plans for a cutting-edge Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) plant in the Midwest region set to commence operations in 2027. The facility, engineered to produce 120
(Village Farms International) Delta RNG Project Will Immediately Contribute Incremental Cash Flow and Profitability to Village Farms -- Village Farms International, Inc. (“Village Farms” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VFF) today (April 3, 2024) announced that operations have started at the Delta (British
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel and Carbon Centric have entered into a landmark agreement for CO2 Supply and Distribution, where Carbon Centric will be responsible for the production and delivery of CO2 to Norsk e-Fuel's Alpha plant in Mosjøen in Northern Norway.
(Renewable Fuels Association) Nearly 1,000 farmers, ethanol industry workers and other supporters from across the country sent a letter to President Biden today calling on his administration to take action to allow continued access to E15 throughout the upcoming summer driving season. E15
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by Jenny Messenger (Global Trade Review) Hong Kong-based consortium Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) has concluded a pilot project with Cosco Shipping to issue blockchain-based certificates for biofuel purchases. GSBN’s Hi ECO product uses its blockchain-enabled network to establish a link between
(Gasum) Gasum and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have entered into a cooperation agreement to highlight biogas as one of several green energy solutions for the green transition. This will be done through the promotion of biogas and its benefits
(Desert Jet) DESERT JET, the leading full-service business aviation company in Greater Palm Springs, California, announces its latest sustainability initiative. The company has partnered with TITAN Aviation Fuels to establish the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at its flagship FBO, Desert
(Celanese) Newly Certified Methanol Demonstrates a Greater than 70% Reduction in Carbon Footprint -- As part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global specialty materials and chemical company, today announced that the
by John Matarese (Scripps News) Electric vehicles have received all the hype in recent years, but now sales are slowing as hybrids appear to be en vogue. -- ... But as the spring 2024 car buying season begins, hybrids that use gas and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas uses some of the same technology with different market goals as the famed Terrabon of days gone by — carboxylic acids made from waste biomass, with fuel precursors and a slew of interesting renewable chemical
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $124 million
(Air France KLM Martinair Cargo/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and the Global Transport Solutions Group, encompassing Marinetrans and Best Global Logistics, announced March 28 the extension of their collaboration on AFKLMP’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. This collaboration
(Eneos/Biobased Diesel Daily) DS Dansuk Co. Ltd., Eneos Corp., HMLP Co. Ltd., Nomura Jimusho Inc., Yoshikawa Yushi Co. Ltd. and Sapporo Yushi Co. Ltd. announced March 22 that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) earlier this year designed
(Phillips 66/Business Wire) Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) today announced a major milestone in its conversion of the San Francisco refinery into the Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex, expanding commercial scale production of renewable diesel. The Rodeo Renewed project has progressed, with the facility
(World Fuel Services) • World Fuel Services (World Fuel) confirms a follow-on agreement with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) through the Operational Energy Authority (OEA) to supply the Royal Air Force (RAF) with aviation fuel blended with Sustainable
(Refuelling Solutions/Biobased Diesel Daily) Australia-based Refuelling Solutions announced March 28 that it has made a second delivery of 100 percent biodiesel (B100) to Australian Agave’s Spirit Farm, a North Queensland distillery, making a difference to the environment and the world
(Bolivian Ministry of Hydrocarbons and Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) A start-up ceremony was held March 26 in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, for the first biodiesel plant built by state-owned oil company Yacimientos Petrolófilos Fiscales Bolivianos. “Today is a historic day
(Neste) Neste has started supplying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Emirates at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, expanding the partnership the two companies announced in October last year. Over 6,000 tons (2 million gallons) of blended SAF will be supplied into the fueling
by Riley Smith (KEXL) U.S. Soy farmers across 30 states recently gathered together in Louisville, Kentucky, for the soy checkoff’s board meeting to discuss investments that bring forward sustainable solutions to every life, every day. USB Treasurer Brent Gatton said one
by Michele Labrut (Seatrade Maritime News) Vitol Bunkers has started operating specialised bunker barge, the Marine Future, in Singapore with its first delivery of B30 biofuel blend. The operation, completed with Marine Future, Vitol’s newly delivered specialised bunker barge, involved delivering a
(Verdict Food Service) The company recycled and converted 314 million pounds of used cooking oil into renewable diesel or biodiesel last year. -- Restaurant Technologies has announced a significant milestone in sustainability by recycling and converting more than 314 million pounds
(Maersk) Strong growth for Maersk ECO Delivery Ocean product in 2023. Over 200 customers saved more than 680,000 tons of GHG emissions. Retail, lifestyle, automotive and FMCG companies are the pioneers. Shippers are increasingly taking action to eliminate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
(Bangkok Post/MSN) National oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc is considering building a green methanol production facility at an estimated cost of 3.1 billion baht to support its plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and produce methanol-derived fuels. Methanol is traditionally produced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis has become the first well known ethanol producer to step into the world of ethanol-to-jet in a partnership with LanzaJet. The promise and progress, milestones achieved and ahead, were presented by Marquis’ Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim at
by Plinio Nastari (DATAGRO/Biofuels Digest) It does not come as surprise that only in the last three months investments in the automotive sector were announced in excess of 115 billion Reais, or 23 billion US dollars, which include ambitious plans for
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sen. Amy Klobuchar toured Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) Producer Member, Heartland Corn Products (HCP), in Winthrop on March 27 to discuss her efforts in addressing some of the challenges facing Minnesota’s ethanol industry. Among those efforts include securing
by Sean Prattt (Manitoba Cooperator/Glacier Farm Media) Manufacturers of sustainable aviation fuel say the increase in light duty electric vehicles has created an ethanol surplus -- Sustainable aviation fuel manufacturers say they won’t compromise food supplies despite consuming large volumes of agricultural
by Peter Brown (Biofuels Digest) In pursuit of our salvation from climate change we are now engaged in a deliberate effort that will dramatically increase the very polluting toxins that are causing that change. Even more ironically, we will use our
(Farm Progress) Geoff Cooper, president and CEO, Renewable Fuels Association, talks with Mike about the EPA’s decision to disregard usage of biofuels for emissions reduction in light duty vehicles. He also talks about the benefits of renewable fuel use, and what’s
by Tammie Sloup (FarmWeek) Federal and state policies can catalyze the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market, but all the industry players will need to coordinate efforts to cross that bridge of transition. SAF has been labeled as the future of biofuels, decreasing
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) ... Ethanol is in no way mandated under the RFS – the refiners choose ethanol as a way to meet their obligation, they could have used renewable diesel, biogas, even
(Society for Risk Analysis/EurekAlert!) A major global catastrophe could disrupt trade in liquid fuels used to sustain industrial agriculture, impacting the food supply of island nations like New Zealand that depend on oil imports. A new study in the journal Risk Analysis
by Georgina McCartney (Reuters) Brazil's largest sugar-cane ethanol producer, Raizen, has explored locations in Brazil for an ethanol-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant, aiming to build the world's second ethanol-to-jet fuel plant. The proposed project would produce at least 793,000 U.S. gallons
(Trucking News/Terragia/Business Wire) The startup expanded its leadership team with climate tech veteran Kristin Brief joining as CEO, Lee Lynd transitions to CTO. -- Terragia Biofuel, a technology startup aiming to drive the next generation of biofuels, today announced it has raised
(Southwest Airlines) Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces the acquisition of SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE) as part of the investment portfolio of its wholly owned subsidiary Southwest Airlines Renewable Ventures, LLC (SARV). SARV is dedicated to creating more opportunities for Southwest® to obtain
(AgWeb/Pro Farmer) Ethanol plants are exploring carbon capture technologies to reduce their carbon intensity (CI) scores and qualify for tax credits. Paul Neiffer, via his Farm CPA Report, says the two main methods are point source capture and carbon capture and storage
by Lauren Quinn (University of Illinois Agri-View) Despite the fervor around electric vehicles and their potential to reduce the transportation sector’s carbon footprint, 2023 projections suggest electric vehicles won’t edge out gas-powered vehicles for decades to come. With conventional vehicles
(LanzaJet) Fortune magazine’s annual list shines a spotlight on the top companies in the U.S. that have made the biggest impact in innovation. LanzaJet ranked #8 overall in culture and #22 in product. This recognition is a nod to our team’s do-more attitude
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved a €900 million French scheme to support companies investing in the use of biomass and renewable hydrogen in energy and fuel production, to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy in line with the Green Deal
(Ireland Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine) • The Call for Proposals is supported by an allocation from the Government’s Shared Island Fund, which will support the development of two bioeconomy initiatives on the agri-bioeconomy and the blue bioeconomy • The scheme will support
(British Columbia Government News) A partnership aimed at fighting pollution in the aviation sector, growing investment and supporting clean, sustainable jobs and business opportunities for people in British Columbia has been made between the B.C. government and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). “Vancouver’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Honeywell UOP creates new technologies that convert oil and natural gas into transportation fuels, energy and petrochemicals. UOP has a century-long record leading technology development for the oil and gas industry UOP technology makes more than
by Jay Miller (NGT News) ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business, has broken ground on its new $4 million Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility, the first of its kind in the Midwest. Attending the groundbreaking event were senior executives from ANGI and FASTECH,
by Maria J. L. Perez and Milica Folic (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) By introducing renewable feedstocks directly into existing diesel hydrotreaters, refineries can produce a combination of renewable and fossil diesel, reducing CO2 emissions originating from fossil-based feedstocks. But what are the main
(European Commission/CORDIS) From policy briefs to social media campaigns, PROMICON points the way to a sustainable bio-based economy. -- The EU-funded PROMICON project has released its first policy brief supporting the 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy’s goal to create a sustainable, circular and
(Chalmers University of Technology/EurekAlert!) ... In the researchers' method, gold scrap − usually in the form of small earrings that Mark Foreman buys at his local pawn shop − is dissolved in a mixture of hydrochloric acid and nitric acid (aqua
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Latest Economic Impact Report Shows a Thriving and Resilient Bioeconomy Despite Impacts of the Global Pandemic -- USDA Rural Development (RD) released “An Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry: 2023 Update," which demonstrates how the biobased products
(JERA) JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) has reached a Project Framework Agreement with ExxonMobil to jointly explore the development of a low carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project in the United States. ExxonMobil is currently developing what is expected to be the world’s
by Ann Bailey (The Dickinson Press) The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola, said Tyler Stockton, Northdale Oil Inc. procurement manager -- Northdale Oil Inc. a Grand Forks fuel company, is financing a feasibility
by Bojan Lepic (Splash247.com) In collaboration with Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunker Analysis Advisory Service, Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT, United European Car Carriers (UECC) has been assessing and evaluating a cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL)-based biofuel. As part of this partnership, ACT created
by Emma Alsop (Grain Central) Australia's cotton-growing regions are being targeted for trials to grow the non-edible renewable fuel feedstock crop, carinata. Nuseed, the seed division of Australian agricultural chemical company Nufarm, is eyeing trials of carinata this year, according to general
by Ben Butler (Insider Media) A multimillion-pound scheme to construct a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility, which could create hundreds of jobs in Port Talbot, looks set to receive the go-ahead. In November last year, LanzaTech UK Ltd submitted a planning application
(Simply Blue Group) New sustainable fuels projects in Canada, Europe and Australia have potential to deliver over 300,000 tonnes of SAF annually -- Simply Blue Group, a leading global offshore wind project developer, is developing onshore renewable energy parks to power
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (“SINOPEC”) have signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to jointly develop a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production unit at a SINOPEC's refinery in China. The planned unit, jointly owned by SINOPEC and TotalEnergies, will
(Wärtsilä) New Wärtsilä analysis shows EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime will close price gap, creating policy blueprint to accelerate the global transition to sustainable fuels Sustainable shipping fuels could reach cost parity with fossil fuels as early as 2035 with the help
(Nu:ionic/Globe Newswire) Nu:ionic Technologies (Canada), Inc. (“Nu:ionic”) has achieved a significant product development milestone with the completion of a continuous 48-hour demonstration run of its proprietary Microwave Catalytic Reformer(TM) (MCR). This commercial scale, 100kW electrified reactor can be used in many applications
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that it has begun commissioning of the York, Nebraska, demonstration facility combining Fluid Quip Technologies’ precision separation and processing technology (MSC™) with Shell Fiber Conversion Technology (SFCT). The new facility combines fermentation, mechanical
(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels Inc. (“BIOF”) continues to make substantial strides in advancing its Cellulose-to-Sugar (CTS) technology towards commercial scale. The company has achieved a significant milestone by successfully producing its first batch of cellulosic ethanol, utilizing the cellulosic sugars created
(Repsol) - Through this strategic agreement, Repsol increases its access to the feedstock needed to reach its goal of producing up to 1.7 million tons of renewable fuels by 2027. - The collaboration is another step forward in Bunge’s long-term
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synonym is a financing and development platform for essential biomanufacturing infrastructure. Based on a team of cross‑functional experts, they are partnering with synthetic biology companies and capital providers to enable fermentation at scale. CIO Brentan Alexander took
by William Watts (MarketWatch) The Port of Baltimore isn't a major hub for crude or fuel, but regional suppliers and marketers will be concerned about ethanol, which makes up 10% of total finished gasoline, said Tom Kloza, global head of energy
by Gerson Freitas Jr and Isis Almeida (Bloomberg) US farmers have favored corn over soybeans for over a century; That may start to change as soy demand for green diesel surges -- American farmers will plant more corn than soybeans in 2024
by Kathy Hall (Global Petrochemicals/OPIS) 10 Questions with 245 Recycle featuring Peter Fasullo, Co-Founder and CCO, and Robert Sawchuk, Co-Founder and CEO -- In our ongoing exploration of innovative solutions for sustainable chemical production, we dive into the world of pyrolysis oil, also
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Zensho Holdings and ENEOS have teamed up to collect waste cooking oil as raw materials for sustainable aviation fuel. In this initiative, the beef bowl chain “Sukiya” under the umbrella of Zensho Holdings and
by Brian Earnest , Tanner Ehmke and Jacqui Fatka (CoBank) • The push for renewable diesel is boosting demand for soybean oil as a feedstock. Soybean crush capacity in the U.S. is expected to expand 23% over next three years
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AgGrid Energy is one of our most admired biogas project developers, and is on a rapid expansion curve as many of the best biogas companies are right now. Rashi Akki gave this overview of the company’s
by Kevin Bessler (Illinois Radio Network/AdvantageNews.com) In an industry that has yet to develop, Illinois transportation, manufacturing and agricultural sectors are exploring opportunities with sustainable jet fuel. The inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference brought together several stakeholders this week in Lisle, including
by Tilly Armstrong (Daily Mail) California was the first state to adopt the plan to ban sales of gas cars by 2035; Electric vehicles made up 7.6 percent of new car sales in the US last year; READ MORE: What does
by Susan Lahey (ESG Today) Sustainable fuels startup Renovare Fuels announced today the launch of a £6 million (USD$7.6 million) equity raise, with proceeds aimed at supporting projects to produce advanced renewable biofuels from waste. Founded in 2015, UK-based Renovare provides a technology
by Amber Rolt (Business Green) RWE's hydrogen project aims to create opportunities for green investment, jobs, and local economic benefits Energy giant RWE has announced plans are progressing for a new green hydrogen plant at Teesside, following the acquisition of suitable development
by Shalini Nagar (Research Nester/Biofuels Digest) Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) are a promising technology that have the potential to revolutionize various industries. This blog post explores the various applications and future potential of DMFCs. DMFCs utilize methanol, a liquid fuel
(Infinium) Ultra-low carbon electrofuels now in production in North America -- Electrofuels leader Infinium is now successfully operating the world’s first commercial scale facility making drop-in ready electrofuels (eFuels) in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project, known as Project Pathfinder, is a continuously
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Development of a triple-bottom line sustainability (social, environment, economic) assessment tool for local government to evaluate trade-offs of different organic waste streams and energy conversion strategies can help achieve local/regional policy objectives over the current and
by Gwyn Topham (The Guardian) Carrier says technology could be a reality by end of the next decade, as it launches a base in Birmingham -- EasyJet has joined aerospace manufacturers in urging the government to help fund hydrogen-powered flight, as the
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) The partnership will encourage farmers to discover their carbon intensity score now, to prepare for future market opportunities. -- Today Siouxland Energy Cooperative, an ethanol plant near Sioux Center, Iowa, and Continuum Ag, announced a partnership focused on helping
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, today (March 21, 2024) announced approval by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of $200 million of EB-5 program investment for
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) While groups are clamoring for certainty on how the Department of Treasury calculates tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the adjustments to the greenhouse gas model, or "GREET" model, won't
(Chart Industries) Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announces an order from Element Resources Inc (“Element”) for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC), a major renewable green hydrogen production
(ABB) ABB collaborates with Green Hydrogen International on the Hydrogen City project in Texas, set to produce 280,000 tons of green hydrogen per year; Hydrogen to be used to produce one million tons of green ammonia annually to serve global export demand; Facility
by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) Natural Resources Canada on March 8 awarded $15 million to six clean fuel projects, including those focused on renewable natural gas (RNG), sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and the use of wood biomass to produce renewable energy. Azure
by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. on March 14 announced that its 3,000-barrel-per-day renewable diesel facility in Prince George, British Columbia, is currently operating at near nameplate capacity. Work is also progressing on proposed plans to produce sustainable aviation
by Mike Lee and Jean Chemnick (Politico) The Biden administration is launching its most aggressive regulation to stem tailpipe pollution. -- The transportation rules come as President Joe Biden tries to shed historically low approval ratings as he plunges into a reelection race
(SARTA) U.S. Energy™, a leading provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, signed a long-term renewable natural gas (RNG) supply agreement with the Canton, Ohio-based Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), one of the nation’s leading low/no-emission public transit systems. Under
(Power Solutions International/Globe Newswire) Renewable fuel now available for stationary power generation applications across several industries -- Power Solutions International, Inc. (the “Company” or “PSI”) (OTC Pink: PSIX), a leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of emission-certified engines and power systems,
by Jamie Sears Rawlings (Trust in Food) Trust In Food research has found that farmers are not quite ready to enter into the carbon marketplace. Trimble is leveraging their role as data provider for farmers to cultivate a carbon market that
(Farm Journal/Trust in Food) Farm Journal was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies list for Trust In Food’s™ work on “cultivating a changemaking relationship with farmers" on the pathway to regenerative agriculture. The honor is thrilling, especially as we were an outlier
by Curt Epstein (EIN Online) Estimates call for 50 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel annually by 2030 -- High costs and limited feedstock are the key hurdles in the path toward expanding global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, according to a
(S&P Global) Catherine Robinson, Executive Director of Gas, Power, and Energy Futures at S&P Global Commodity Insights, explores the role of hydrogen in facilitating a multidimensional energy transition. She discusses how hydrogen can be integrated into existing energy systems, highlighting its potential to reshape
(Quantum Commodity Intelligence) Container shipping line Hapag-Lloyd sharply increased its use of biofuel bunker blends in 2023 as the company strives to cut emissions to reach its... READ MORE Related articles Our Focus on Sustainable Shipping: Hapag-Lloyd publishes Sustainability Report 2023 (Hapag-Lloyd) Excerpt from
(Free Press Journal) Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, SP Puneet Gehlod directed police stations across the district to combat the illegal smuggling of biodiesel and other valuable substances. In response, a joint team from Sendhwa rural police station, SDM Sendhwa
by Jennifer Marston (AgFunderNews) Last time AgFunderNews checked in with Pivot Bio, the company had just replaced synthetic nitrogen on 725,000 acres of US farmland via its N-OVATOR pilot, in which growers used Pivot’s microbe-based nitrogen-fixing product to replace synthetic nitrogen and reduce on-farm emissions. The pilot
(Renewable Carbon News) BioReCer's recommendations urge policymakers to prioritise the utilisation of sustainable organic residues to reduce reliance on fossil feedstocks and mitigate associated greenhouse gas emissions -- The Horizon Europe project Biological Resources Certifications Schemes (BioReCer) has unveiled a comprehensive policy brief titled
(AFYREN) Collaboration with SUEZ, a leading player in circular waste solutions, aims to create value from organic waste; Project is in line with AFYREN’s core strategy of transforming organic waste streams into resources with real value; The work is part of the European
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero Australia) and Trovio Operating Pty Ltd (Trovio) announce that they have entered a strategic partnership to design and develop the ‘Book and Claim’ Registry for Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The
(Suma Capital) The company is contemplating an investment of 100 million for the construction of four production plants -- Suma Capital has acquired 80% of the share capital of ATH Bioenergy, a company focused on the production and commercialization of biomethane. This is a
by Lauren Arena (Business Travel News Europe) American Express Global Business Travel is urging the UK government to create “a stable policy landscape” that supports the scaling of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) ahead of the UK’s planned SAF mandate. The call comes
(Usina Coruripe) Process attested that the Iturama and Limeira do Oeste units, in the Triângulo Mineiro, meet international requirements for the production of sustainable aviation fuel -- This month, Usina Coruripe concluded the external audit process for ISCC Corsia Plus international
(Aviation Climate Taskforce/PR Newswire) The Aviation Climate Taskforce, Inc. (ACT) and The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have joined forces through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster the collaboration and impact of both institutions in driving sustainable
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