(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO), and Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) have jointly released the Progression of Net-Zero Emission Propulsion Technologies for the Off-Road Sector Request for Information (RFI). The purpose of this RFI is to
Better Production Practices Key to Minimising Impact of Vegetable Oils – IUCN Report
(International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) A new report from the IUCN Oil Crops Taskforce, released today (May 7, 2024), assesses the future environmental, economic and social impact of the production, trade and the consumption of vegetable oils. The Task Force
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Cooperfarms Presents a Proposal to the BNDS to Build a Corn and Sorghum Ethanol Plant
(Cooperfarms) Last Tuesday (30/04), the manager of the Industrial Committee of the Rural Producers Cooperative (Cooperfarms), Celestino Zanella, filed with the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDS), in Rio de Janeiro/RJ, the indication of the project to build a
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$94M Summit Ridge Capital Deal Fuels CMM's Green Fleet Expansion in Brazil
(Compagnie Maritime Monegasque (CMM)/PR Newswire) In a significant stride toward sustainable maritime operations, Compagnie Maritime Monegasque (CMM) announced the closing of up to $94 million in financing. The transaction was funded by Summit Ridge Capital Partners. Panorama Capital Partners sourced and advised on
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Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 Saved 95 Tonnes of CO2 and Demonstrated Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Virgin Atlantic) “If enough SAF is made, we will fly it” -- • Headline Flight100 results pave the way for the use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving it’s a safe drop-in replacement for fossil fuel The use of 100% SAF saved
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Gevo’s Verity and ClearFlame Announce Transportation Decarbonization Collaboration(G
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Verity Holdings, LLC, (“Verity”), and ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Inc., (“ClearFlame”) announced today a collaboration to drive decarbonization traceability from field-to-fleet for the road freight transportation market in the United States,
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TPG Rise Climate to Acquire Olympus Terminals, Leading Renewable Fuels Logistics Provider
(TPG Rise Climate) Modernized Import Infrastructure & Storage Firm Critical for Enabling Decarbonized Transportation -- TPG Rise Climate, the dedicated climate investing strategy of TPG’s global impact investing platform TPG Rise, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire
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Australian Researchers Eye Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Landfill Gases
by James Redmayne (Reuters) Australian researchers have developed a chemical process that could produce sustainable aviation fuel from landfill gases as a way of cutting carbon emissions, they said on Wednesday. ... The Sydney University scientists used non-thermal plasma technology that fires high-energy
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Singapore Airlines Group Orders Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste
(Neste/Singapore Airlines Group) SIA and Scoot the first airlines operating out of Changi Airport to receive SAF produced in Neste’s refinery in Singapore; Neste to deliver blended SAF directly to Changi Airport’s fuel hydrant system, reinforcing their end-to-end SAF supply chain capabilities
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Taking DCO Extraction to the Max: How Ace Ethanol Manages the Task
by Kathy Weitz (Ethanol Producer Magazine/GEA North America) When it comes to distillers corn oil (DCO) generated as a coproduct of ethanol production, every drop adds to the overall profitability of the operation. That’s why the initial stillage separation and subsequent
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Doubts Abound over US Midcon E15 Shift: NATSO
by Zach Appel (Argus Media) An effort by eight US midcontinent states to start selling 15pc ethanol (E15) gasoline blends year-round starting in 2025 remains unlikely, according to US fuel retailer trade association NATSO. The US approved last month the request from Illinois, Iowa,
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Suspicions of Fake China Cooking Oil Alarm US Biofuel Industry
by Kim Chipman, Tarso Veloso, and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) ... One of the biggest concerns is that China shippers are adding UCO to fresh palm oil. Palm, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil, is a bane to environmentalists and many countries
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From Liability to Asset: How to Turn FOG from a Crisis into an Opportunity
(Greasezilla/EIN Newswire) Revolutionary new technology converts fats, oil and grease from sewer-clogging mess costing cities billions into saleable, renewable biofuel -- People love to dine out, but there’s a dark side to restaurant cooking. Along with refuse from animal product cooking and
May 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Will Making Hydrogen ‘Green’ Depend on China?
by Christian Robles (E&E News) Machinery that makes hydrogen fuel from water could become another energy technology whose production is centered in Asia. ... China leads the world in producing the essential technology for green hydrogen made from renewables: electrolyzers. The machines use
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The Sometimes-Deadly Gap in US Pipeline Safety
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) ... The country’s system for safeguarding against toxic and deadly pipeline accidents largely relies on inspectors who work for the pipeline companies themselves, which has led to poor oversight and leaks, landslides, and even explosions, according
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U.S. Energy, Ohio Transit System Sign Long-Term RNG Supply Agreement
by Jay Miller (NGT News) U.S. Energy, a 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), a low/no-emission public transit system. Under
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Biomethane and CO2
(Biomethane RNG Channel) Is biomethane an ally in the fight against climate change? Definitely. As Luis Alberto Sebastián Gonzalez explains in this interview, biomethane can be considered a low-carbon energy source because the CO2 emitted during its production comes from renewable
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UAE Plans $13.5 Billion Investment in Brazil Biofuels
by Irina Slav (OilPrice.com) The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund’s investment arm, Mubadala Capital, plans to make a substantial investment in biofuels in Brazil, the Financial Times has reported, quoting the head of Mubadala’s Brazilian operations. The $13.5-billion investment in biofuels is part
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS €213 Million Available for Advancing Europe’s Circular Bio-based Economy DEADLINE September 18, 2024
(Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking) CBE JU published its 2024 call for project proposals. A total of €213 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 18 topics. All stakeholders of the circular bio-based sector
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Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., and Bayer Announce Strategic Collaboration to Promote Camelina Cultivation in Argentina as Part of Bayer's PRO Carbono Program
(Louis Dreyfus Company/Business Wire) Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., and Bayer announced today (May 2, 2024) a strategic collaboration to promote camelina cultivation as part of Argentina Bayer's PRO Carbono Program, in line with the companies' efforts to
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Carbon Clean Achieves Fabrication Milestone on FlagshipONE with the Project’s First Carbon Capture Unit Module
(Carbon Clean) Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has achieved a fabrication milestone on Ørsted’s FlagshipONE project, Europe’s largest commercial-scale eMethanol facility under construction. The first equipment has been mounted on the structural steel of the first module,
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has been catalyzing a surge in reports and plans relating to accelerating the transition to biotechnology — including the Bold Goals launched at ABLC 2024, the PCAST
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The Case for E-fuels Use in Aviation
by Pete Rocha (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) The aviation industry produces 2-3% of all CO2 emissions globally. This percentage will likely grow over time as the developing world becomes richer and the demand for air transportation increases. In the graphic below, we
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Japan, Brazil Agree to Promote Biofuels and Hybrid Vehicles
Hiroyuki Akiyama and Niki Mizuguchi (Nikkei Asia) Kishida and Lula hope to cooperate more on trade and decarbonization -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on Friday to deepen cooperation on decarbonization while laying out
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Senators Angle for Energy, Enviro Amendments in FAA Bill
by Andres Picon (E&E News Lawmakers are hoping to pass the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization bill — with or without amendments — in the coming days. -- Congressional leaders this week will race to pass a reauthorization for the Federal Aviation
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Volvo Peru Delivers the First LNG Tractors to HAM Criogénica Perú
(HAM Criogénica Perú) The vehicles have HPDI technology -- Volvo Peru has delivered its first LNG tractors on the South American continent. These vehicles have been acquired by HAM Criogénica Perú and are characterized by having high pressure direct injection (HPDI), which
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SAS and Inter Terminals Invest in Infrastructure for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(SAS) Inter Terminals Sweden, in collaboration with SAS, is expanding its aviation fuel facility in the Port of Gävle by converting tanks from conventional fossil heating oil storage to a blending and storage facility for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAS has set
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Navigating Today’s Hydrogen Market: An EPC’s Perspective --- May 22, 2024 --- ONLINE
Join experts from S&B to gain a fresh perspective on recent EPC trends in the “green” and “blue” hydrogen and derivatives market. During this webinar, you’ll also receive a deep dive into emerging alternative models for project execution and risk
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Commodity Groups Appeal Fuel Test Rule
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Commodity Groups: Ethanol Threatened by Fuel-Test Rule Buried in EV Mandate -- New fuel economy test procedures contained in the Biden administration's final pollution standards for passenger vehicles penalize ethanol and should be declared unlawful, three
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U.S. Ethanol and SAF Industry Leaders Seek to Intervene in Legal Challenge to EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel Regulation
(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders of the U.S. ethanol industry are seeking to intervene in a legal challenge of the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, which effectively bans the use of renewable, crop-based biofuels like corn ethanol as a feedstock for decarbonizing the aviation sector. Collaborating
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Neste Partners with the Exponential Roadmap Initiative
(Neste) Neste and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative (ERI) have started collaboration aiming to align with the criteria of the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion’s Race to Zero. The aim of the collaboration is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by
May 03, 2024 Read Full Article
bp's Archaea Energy Brings Online Its Largest Modular RNG Plant to Date in Kansas
(bp) The plant can convert 9,600 standard cubic feet of landfill gas per minute into lower-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG). Plant is expected to produce enough renewable natural gas to heat up to 38,000 homes annually, according to the EPA Landfill
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FuelCell Energy and Toyota Motor North America Celebrate Launch of World's First 'Tri-gen' Production System at the Port of Long Beach
(Toyota/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first port vehicle processing facility in the world to be powered by onsite-generated, 100 percent renewable electricity; Both light-duty and Class 8 heavy-duty fuel cell
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Cemvita
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We’ve engineered microbes that turn the waste such as CO2 into helpful compounds, therefore closing the carbon/waste loop and address those recovery and production processes that, in current heavy industry, creates waste and emission outputs. Cemvita’s Pedro
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TOTAL – Word of the Week
TOTAL drop-in FUELS REFER to biofuels that can be used as a 100% direct replacements for conventional petroleum-BASED FUELS without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure or vehicle engines. TOTAL drop-in fuels, OFTEN derived from renewable biomass sources, offer a promising
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Are Cleaner Hydrocarbons Possible?
(Climate Now) Just over 70% of humanity’s energy consumption comes from hydrocarbons like coal, oil, and natural gas. The world is dependent on hydrocarbons, not just for energy but also for plastics, contact lenses, and computers, and so many other things. Using hydrocarbons like fossil fuels
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The European E-Fuels Conference --- November 6-7, 2024 --- Hamburg, Germany
Building on the success of our 2023 edition which brought over 170 senior level attendees to Dusseldorf, we are delighted to be back with ACI’s European E-Fuels Conference on the 6th & 7th of November 2024 in Hamburg. The 2024 edition of the conference will once
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Argus Guide to the EU CBAM Regulation
(Argus Media) The Argus Guide to EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is extremely timely and insightful. It explains what CBAM is, how it will work, the timeline and what it means for the fertilizer sector in Europe and abroad. Key
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U.S. Paves Way for UN to Declare 2026 as International Year of the Woman Farmer
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Today, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, the UN General Assembly declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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ChemCatBio Seeks Community Feedback On Local Manufacturing
The Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium (ChemCatBio), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) consortium, wants to hear questions, comments, or concerns to help find ways to increase the benefits and decrease the burden of new industry
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Cleaner Burning Aviation Fuels Poised for Takeoff
by Amena H. Saiyid (Cipher) ... Clean jet fuel production is expected to surge in the United States in the next 10 years aided by rapid advances in technology, generous federal incentives and growing demand from airlines, according to new projections from Oslo-based consultancy
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Biofuels Offer Low-Hanging Fruit in Nascent Carbon Capture Industry
by Amena H. Saiyid (Cipher) Biofuel producers are taking up carbon capture and storage technology faster than any other industry in the United States as demand grows for cleaner fuels for shipping and aviation. Four out of every ten carbon capture and
May 02, 2024 Read Full Article
The European Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Summit 2024 --- September 18-19, 2024 --- Berlin, Germany
In the face of climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, ACI’s European Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Summit serves as a pivotal platform for exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge, and fostering collaborations that drive the adoption of carbon dioxide utilisation
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2024 Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum --- July 30, 2024 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (REEE) Caucuses invite you to join us for the 27th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency EXPO and Policy Forum (EXPO 2024). Top-level speakers will showcase technologies and
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Quadrise and Vertoro Commit to Accelerating Sea-Trials of Sustainable Marine Fuels
(Quadrise/London Stock Exchange) Quadrise Plc (AIM: QED), the supplier of innovative energy solutions for a cleaner planet, provides an update on its Joint Development Agreement ("JDA") with biofuel specialists, Vertoro BV ("Vertoro"). Quadrise has been collaborating with Vertoro since September 2022 to incorporate their novel
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Holland America's Rotterdam Begins Long-Term Biofuel Test
by Anne Kalosh (Seatrade Cruise News) Holland America Line's Rotterdam began a long-term biofuel test using 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing in the Norwegian Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam April 27 and will
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Algae: King Of Renewable Biofuels Or Fad Gone By?
by Grace Wu (Environmental Magazine) In recent years, algae has emerged as a potential renewable and less pollutive energy resource. Some species have high levels of fat, carbohydrates and proteins that can produce up to 30 times more energy than other
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California Clean Air Day --- October 2, 2024 --- Various Locations in California
California Needs You to Step Up! Commit and come together to take at least one action on or by #CleanAirDayCA. Take the individual pledge to challenge yourself to take the actions we know are essential to clean air, like taking transit,
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European Hydrogen Bank Pilot Auction Results
(European Commission)The first EU-wide auction (IF23 Auction) for the production of RFNBO (renewable fuel of non-biological origin) hydrogen was launched on 23 November 2023 and closed on 8 February 2024. The auction attracted 132 projects bids from 17 European countries You
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Nebraska Kicks Off Renewable Fuels Month
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation Wednesday to officially kick off May as Renewable Fuels Month in the state. The proclamation was made during a ceremony at the State Capitol underscoring the pivotal role that renewable fuels play in
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Bergen Engines Selected for World’s Largest Hydrogen Ferries
(Bergen Engines) Bergen Engines, a leading producer of medium-speed engines and generating sets, has been selected to provide four C25:33L8A generating sets to support the world’s largest hydrogen ferries, operating on Norway’s longest ferry connection from Bodø to Lofoten. The generating sets will be
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Democrats Say Big Oil Misled Public for Decades about Climate Change
by Chase Cain (NBC News) Major oil companies have misled Americans for decades about the threat of human-caused climate change, according to a new report released Tuesday by Democrats in Congress. The 65-page report was the result of a three-year investigation and was
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Stabenow, Thompson Release Outlines For 2024 Farm Bill
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., on May 1 released outlines for competing versions of the 2024 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is
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TopSoil® Summit --- June 3, 2024 --- Riverside, IA
The TopSoil® Summit is the peak event bringing together farmers, agriculturalists, and biofuel players. At this year’s event, we will be focused on Carbon Intensity to help prepare for the 45Z Tax Credits that are going into effect. Registration Cost: $50 per
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Haffner Energy’s expertise has been forged over more than 30 years of experience. 30 years’ experience designing, developing and bringing to market a pioneering, patented technology that produces clean fuels with a neutral-to-negative carbon footprint: biomass
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GIDARA Energy Collaborates with Aker Solutions in Equinor's Waste-to-SAF Study
(GIDARA) We are pleased to announce that GIDARA Energy's HTW® (High Temperature Winkler) technology for Gasification of solid waste to syngas has been selected by Aker Solutions (AKSO), as one of several suppliers, to contribute to a feasibility study for the Equinor Mongstad Industrial Transformation (MIT) project. The
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Ecostrat Inc. and Forair Execute License Agreement to Carry out BDO Zone Ratings in Quebéc, Canada
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) License agreement will accelerate progress towards 1000 BDO Zones across North America -- Ecostrat Inc., and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the expansion of BDO Zone Ratings into Québec with the inaugural licensing agreement with Forair. William
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Scania Pilot-Test Renewable Fuels and Electrification Solutions with IRDA’S IMBRT Project
(Scania) Scania pilot-tests renewable fuels and electrification solutions with Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) for the Iskandar Malaysia Bus Rapid Transit (IMBRT). Scania will be test-running two buses over the 20-kilometre loop route from 11 to 15 April; the 10-metre
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GROWMARK and Optimus Technologies Partner on Decarbonization Pilot
(GROWMARK) GROWMARK, Inc. has partnered with Optimus Technologies, Inc., to test biodiesel in five semi-tractors in GROWMARK’s Manito Transit fleet as a potential pathway for transitioning the entire fleet to low-carbon fuels as part of GROWMARK’s ongoing efforts to look for decarbonization
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Caterpillar, Vale Testing Electric and Ethanol-Powered Trucks
(Canadian Mining) Caterpillar and Vale have agreed to test battery electric haul trucks and energy transfer systems, s well as conduct studies on ethanol-powered trucks. The goal is to help Vale reduce its carbon emissions by 33% by 2030 and reach zero net emissions
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Republicans Intensify Fight against EPA Tailpipe Rules
by Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro/E&E Daily) House and Senate lawmakers will introduce resolutions Wednesday to overturn the rulemaking. -- Republicans on Capitol Hill have a new favorite punching bag: President Joe Biden’s electric vehicle “de facto mandate.” On Wednesday, four GOP lawmakers are
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Ethanol Groups Challenge Fuel Economy Formula In EPA’s Auto Rule
(Inside EPA) Several ethanol groups are challenging EPA’s update to test-fuel requirements, adopted alongside the agency’s final passenger vehicle emissions rulemaking, claiming that a revised fuel economy calculation to account for the test fuel unlawfully boosts the stringency of fuel economy
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Groups Call for Farm to Fly in Energy Title
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) A National Corn Growers Association board member says including the Farm to Fly Act in the farm bill would help USDA recognize the science-based emissions reduction efforts of the sustainable aviation fuel supply chain. Ohio farmer John
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Topsoe Secures First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project in China
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Topsoe selected by Guangxi Free Trade Zone Hongkun Biomass Fuel Co., Ltd. (Guangxi Hongkun Biomass) to deliver its HydroFlex™ technology for the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. Based on Topsoe technology, 300,000 tons
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Change, the Worley View
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Worley’s come a long way from its origins in Sydney in the 1970s, a major player on the global energy scene now for nearly 30 years, and moving sharply into de-fossilized and de-carbonized strategies and projects
May 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade
(CSL Group/Globe Newswire) Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and The CSL Group, is pleased to announce the construction of a state-of-art mechanical/pneumatic cement ship destined for operation in the Great
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Royal Caribbean Group Shares Comprehensive Update on its Decarbonization Journey
(Royal Caribbean Group/PR Newswire) Together, with its first Community Impact Report, the company details its progress its net-zero ambitions and supporting the communities it visits -- Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining milestones the company reached on its
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Huntingdonshire Partners with Cambridgeshire Police, Fire Departments for Renewable Diesel Trial in England
(Huntingdonshire District Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Huntingdonshire District Council in England announced April 25 that it has teamed up with the Cambridgeshire police and fire departments to conduct a trial using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel. HVO, sourced
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RFA Welcomes 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guidance, But Says Additional Work Needed
(Renewable Fuels Association) The 40B tax credit guidance and modified GREET model released today by U.S. Treasury begin to unlock the door for U.S. ethanol producers and farmers to participate in the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). However, more work
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City Receives Grant for Renewable Fuel Program
(City of Lincoln, NE) City officials today (April 24, 2024) announced Lincoln has been awarded a $53,750 grant from the Nebraska Soybean Board to begin incorporating B20 biodiesel in its municipal fleet. The grant marks a significant milestone in the City's ongoing
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AGQM Publishes Biodiesel Quality Report 2023
(AGQM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany has once again missed its climate-protection targets in the transport sector. In order to achieve these targets, in addition to switching to electromobility and alternative-mobility concepts, the use of climate-friendly biofuels is essential, as they directly reduce greenhouse
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Low US Distillate Consumption Reflects Slow Economic Activity, Biofuel Substitution
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) U.S. distillate consumption so far this year is lower than usual because of warm winter weather, reduced manufacturing activity, and continued substitution of biofuels in place of petroleum distillate on the U.S. West Coast (PADD 5). As reported
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Biodiesel to Help Port of Detroit Improve Air Quality, Decarbonize
(Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority in Michigan revealed details on Earth Day (April 22) of an ambitious program to dramatically improve air quality and the health of residents by cutting carbon emissions to net zero
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Strength in Numbers: State Legislation Driving Lower Carbon Fuels Across America
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Neville Fernandes, Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Development at Chevron Renewable Energy Group and member of the Clean Fuels Alliance America governing board, recently participated in a panel discussion with other policy leaders in the biofuels
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Volvo & Mack Fueling New Trucks with Renewable Diesel
(Work Truck) Volvo Trucks is fueling new trucks leaving the NRV plant with 20 to 25 gallons of HVO per tank, with full tanks provided for trucks destined directly to customers. -- Trucks rolling off both Volvo Trucks North America and Mack
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The Trucking Life of the Internal Combustion Engine Going Forward
by Jason Morgan (Fleet Equipment Magazine) The trucking industry consensus is clear: The zero-emissions trucking future will be a mix of powertrain technologies including battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and, yes, even internal combustion engines. ... “Far too many politicians across the globe
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Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall --- May 6-8, 2024 --- Washington, DC
AEM is gearing up to fill the National Mall for the third year in a row with the latest in off-road equipment. The second Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall will take place Monday, May 6 – Wednesday, May
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Strait Energy's Unit Completes First Delivery of ISCC EU-Certified Marine Biofuel
(The Star/Bernama) : Straits Energy Resources Bhd’s (Straits Energy) subsidiary, Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd, has completed the first delivery of International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC EU) certified marine biofuel by a Malaysian supplier. Tumpuan Megah supplied 4,500 tonnes of ISCC EU-certified
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Monjasa and FAMOIL Expand Biofuels Logistics in South America and Complete First Supply Operation in Peru
(Monjasa) On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified
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Promising SA-First Solution to Convert Paper Sludge, Food and Textile Waste into Bioethanol
(The Paper Story) A pioneering solution has been developed to convert cellulose fibre-rich waste from pulp and paper mill operations into ethanol using a specialised fermentation process. Ethanol is a versatile starting material that finds diverse application in the production of
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DG Fuels is an emerging leader in renewable hydrogen and biogenic based, synthetic low emissions aviation and diesel fuel, and this deck looks at their second-generation cellulosic biofuel and their market expansion plans, whose hydrogen content
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Heating Oil Industry on Track to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Northeast heating oil industry is on track to achieve the ambitious goals set forth in the Providence Resolution, a landmark commitment made in 2019 to voluntarily reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution, which was unanimously approved
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Federal CCS Task Forces Set to Meet after Yearlong Wait --- May 21-22, 2-24 --- Reston, VA and ONLINE
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) The law signed by then-President Donald Trump in December 2020 established two carbon capture and storage committees. -- Two task forces focused on tackling permitting challenges for carbon capture and storage projects are poised to
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Biofuel Tax Credit Claims Need More Scrutiny, Watchdog Says
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) The IRS needs more authority to properly evaluate—and deny, if necessary—biofuel tax credit claims, an agency watchdog said in a new report. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration evaluated biofuel tax claims and found 42 of the
April 30, 2024 Read Full Article
ORDER – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
The transition to a GREEN economy entails a systematic, ORDERly SHIFT away from fossil fuel dependency towards renewable energy sources, sustainable practices, and circular economic MODELs. This transition typically follows a strategic ORDER, prioritizing initiatives that OFFER the greatest potential for
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Embraer-X Announces Partnership with Greentown Labs, the Largest Climatetech Incubator in North America
(Embraer) Embraer-X and Greentown Labs today announced a new partnership focused on mobilizing climate solutions and accelerating the future of sustainable aviation. The announcement was made during a series of panels featuring industry leaders at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2024, a
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Cathay Sets New 2030 Carbon Intensity Target in Support of Its 2050 Net-Zero Goal
(Cathay Pacific) Cathay sets new 2030 carbon intensity target in support of its 2050 net-zero goal -- The airline further strengthens its commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with 10% usage pledge for employee duty travel starting from 2024 Cathay has further demonstrated
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Hybrid Electric Flight Pioneer Ampaire Ground Tests Dimensional Energy e-Fuel
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Electric aviation pioneer Ampaire has partnered with Dimensional Energy, an emerging power-to-liquid producer, to perform a ground test of a hybrid-electric powertrain using 100% e-SAF created by converting carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere. The two US-based companies performed
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Air New Zealand Seeks Startup Fuel Innovators in Quest for 20% SAF Usage by 2030
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Air New Zealand is seeking partnerships with emerging providers of sustainable aviation fuel as part of an expanding programme to reduce its flight emissions through industrial collaboration. Having previously linked with established SAF producers and both aircraft
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
European Airlines Call on Policymakers to Help “Supercharge” Domestic SAF Production
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Carriers meeting at the annual Airlines for Europe (A4E) Summit in Brussels called on policymakers to “supercharge” the production of sustainable aviation fuels across Europe through the introduction of competitive tax credits and the funding and
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Cargill Power CanolaTM Program Helps Farmers Take Advantage of Growing Bioenergy Market Opportunities for Canadian Canola
(Cargill) Canadian canola growers will soon be able to benefit from new and expanding market opportunities for renewable fuel feedstocks linked to bioenergy with the new Cargill Power CanolaTM program. Enrollment begins this month for the 2024 crop year. “Through the Cargill
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
First Year at UNEA Successful for SfL
(Solutions from the Land) February 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Solutions from the Land (SfL) team. For the first time, four SfL team members, President Ernie Shea, Co-Chairs A.G. Kawamura and Fred Yoder, and Board member Dr. Lois Morton
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Unleaded 88 Rewards For Golden Valley Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded over 20 drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 during a two-hour promotion at the Winner station in Golden Valley today. From 11 am to 1 pm, drivers who
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
ADM Host Marshall High School Students
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Marshall High School's automotive class toured the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) carbohydrate plant here today (April 23, 2024). "It was a pleasure to welcome Marshall High School’s Automotive class to our facility. By touring our plant,
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Worthington High School Students Tour Heron Lake Bioenergy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twelve students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake Bioenergy today to learn more about ethanol production. “We are always happy to offer tours of our plant. In addition to providing an inside view of our production process and
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
University of Minnesota Students Tour Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eight students from the University of Minnesota toured Guardian Energy in Janesville on April 9 to learn about renewable energy production. “We are always excited to host students from the University of Minnesota’s Renewable Energy Technologies and Food Engineering
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Time to Fuel Change: Ocean Carriers Consider Alternative Fuels
(Hanwha/Supply Chain Drive) ... Let’s look at the fuels under consideration for ocean shipping. Hydrogen Hydrogen is a widely available, low-cost fuel alternative that can be stored for long periods of time and can support extended travel distances. To harness its power, hydrogen
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels – The Background
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Turin Joint Statement on Sustainable Biofuels has now been released, and is here. WHAT THE TURIN JOINT STATEMENT (TJS) IS The Turin Joint Statement seeks to focus attention on G7 Ministers (and by extension heads of state) regarding
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Novel Opportunities for the Development of Biorefineries: Bio-Carbon to Chemicals and Fuels by Integration of Biorefineries and Green Hydrogen --- May 16, 2024 --- ONLINE
Biorefinery processes can have a main role in the energy transition to a 100% green industry. IEA Bioenergy Task 42 (biorefining in a circular economy) recently provided an updated version of its global interactive web-GIS portal “Biorefinery Atlas”, including localization,
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
For SAF’s Take-off, Look to India’s Policies
by Eric McAfee (Aemetis/Biofuels Digest) ... We win wars by issuing Cost Plus contracts to defense contractors so they can build new production capacity to produce the weapons of war. SAF is just such a weapon, but our leaders have not been
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
30 House Republicans Take Action to Overturn Biden's Gas Car Crackdown
by Thomas Catenacci (Fox News/Yahoo!) A group of more than 30 House Republicans is introducing a resolution Friday that would overturn President Biden's actions targeting gas-powered vehicles as part of his climate push. The nearly three dozen GOP lawmakers, led by Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga.,
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Stakeholders Unite to Form The SAF Coalition
(The SAF Coalition) The SAF Coalition will work to advance federal support for the development, growth and adoption of sustainable aviation fuel -- Today, 40 companies and organizations that hold a stake in the development and deployment of sustainable aviation fuel united
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Nine Trade Associations Ask EPA to Meet November Deadline for 2026 RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Letter highlights negative impact of unreasonably low 2023 – 2025 volumes -- Today, nine trade associations representing feedstock providers, advanced biofuel producers, and low-carbon fuel customers wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to propose and
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
SMALL refinery exemption – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
The SMALL Refinery Exemption (SRE) is a provision UNDER the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in the United States that allows certain SMALL oil refineries to be exempted from THEIR obligations to BLEND renewable FUELS such as ethanol into THEIR gasoline
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
STATE Regulation – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
STATE regulation on biofuels varies widely depending on factors such as regional energy policies, environmental priorities, and economic considerations. Some STATEs in the United STATEs have implemented Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS) or CLEAN Fuel Standards or Policies to promote
April 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Q&A: Thousands of American Climate Corps Jobs Are Now Open. What Will the New Program Look Like?
byAynsley O’Neill and Maggie Thomas (Living on Earth/Inside Climate News) ... At an Earth Day event in Virginia just outside of Washington, D.C. this week, President Biden announced the official start of his new climate-focused jobs program. “It’s patterned after the Civilian
April 27, 2024 Read Full Article
King of Rims Malaysia Partners with DHL Express to Reduce Carbon Emissions via Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL Express) King of Rims Malaysia comes on board GoGreen Plus service in commitment to a 30 percent reduction of carbon emissions associated with international shipments -- King of Rims Malaysia, a leading retailer of car parts and accessories, has signed onto
April 27, 2024 Read Full Article
READY – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Several biofuel technologies are now READY for widespread deployment, offering promising alternatives to conventional fossil FUELS and contributing to efforts to mitigate climate change. Advanced biofuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, ethanol and biodiesel have reached a LEVEL of
April 27, 2024 Read Full Article
IHI, JERA Commence World’s First Large-Scale Ammonia Co-Firing Demo
(Bioenergy International) In Japan, energy utility JERA Co., Inc (JERA), and compatriot IHI Corporation (IHI) have announced the start of what is said to be the world’s first demonstration testing of large-volume fuel ammonia substitution (20 percent of heating value) at
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Power Progress Podcast: Complying with EPA Phase 3 GHG Rules for Heavy Duty Trucks
(KHL Group – Power Division) The Power Progress Podcast highlights issues relevant to the development of vehicles and equipment for the on-highway, off-highway, marine and power generation industries, including progress being made toward decarbonization. Topics will cover power systems and powertrain
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel Welcomes Community Leaders & Local Students for Blessing of the Company’s First Sunflower Field on Kauaʻi
(Pacific Biodiesel) Expansion of Agriculture Operations to Kauaʻi will Increase Local Food Production, Develop Model for Regenerative Agriculture-based Biofuel and Support Hawaiʻi’s Circular Economy -- In commemoration of Earth Day, Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed community leaders and local
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
New $60m Lab in S’pore to Drive R&D in Carbon Capture, Biofuels and Hydrogen
by Cheryl Tan (Straits Times) To help Singapore achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, a $60 million lab has been launched to drive research and development in low-carbon technologies. The corporate lab, launched on April 26, is a joint effort by the
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Höegh Autoliners Doubles Biofuel Use in 2023
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Norway-based shipping company Höegh Autoliners has doubled its biofuel usage from 2022 to 2023 in response to growing demand for green transportation. -- “We have taken relentless action to solidify our position as the preferred green PCTC carrier
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
UK Researchers Lead a National Team, Transforming Solid Waste into Aviation Fuel
by Jordan Strickler (University of Kentucky) In a move towards sustainable energy and waste management, the University of Kentucky has launched a pioneering research initiative that seeks to turn everyday trash into high-quality sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Titled "Surface Enhanced Smart Preprocessing
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Collaboration for Carbon Neutrality: Swedish Companies Initiate Hydrogen and Biofuel Value Chain
(Boliden/Europa Wire) Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft, and Sveaskog have entered a letter of intent to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a hydrogen and biofuel value chain in Västerbotten, Sweden, with the aim of reducing CO2 emissions, particularly at the Rönnskär
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
CMA CGM and Bpifrance Announce the Operational Launch of the Endowment Fund for the French Maritime Sector of 200 Million Euros Financed via Pulse, the CMA CGM Energy Fund
(Bpifrance) - An unprecedented commitment from a private actor to contribute to the decarbonization of the French maritime industry. - CMA CGM, via its PULSE investment fund, and Bpifrance are bringing together the main players in the maritime sector in France to
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SkyNRG, AEG Fuels Delivers Sustainable Aviation Biofuels for Bombardier Business Aircraft Demo Fleet
(Bombardier) First delivery of biofuels completed by AEG Fuels; Flights demonstrate companies’ shared commitment to sustainability -- SkyNRG and AEG Fuels completed the delivery of sustainable aviation biofuels for the Bombardier Business Aircraft demonstration fleet flying from KLM Jet Center in Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Southwest Airlines’s Path to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SAF plays an important role in the Southwest Airlines environmental sustainability plan and path to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. By 2030, the airline plans to replace 10% of total jet fuel consumption with
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA CEO Honored as Patriotic Employer
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) President and CEO Geoff Cooper, an Army veteran, was honored this week by the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve office “for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate
(UK Parliament) This Government are fiercely proud of the success of Britain’s aviation industry, and are committed to ensuring it continues to grow and succeed in future. Decarbonisation is critical to that future, and today we are setting out another key
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Court Wrestles with EPA Rules for Biogas: Judges Questioned Why the Agency Imposed One Set of Requirements on Biogas Producers and Another on Other Biofuels.
by Marc Heller (E&E News PM) A federal appeals court grappled Thursday with EPA’s regulation of biogas production for transportation fuel, a fresh point of contention in the renewable natural gas industry. During oral arguments on a lawsuit from the Coalition for
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden Administration to Release Low-Carbon Aviation Fuel Tax Credit Model on Tuesday - Sources
by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The Biden administration is expected to release a climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter said. The rule will dictate how ethanol producers can
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hong Kong International Airport Launches Pilot Project to Use Renewable Diesel in Ground-Services Equipment
(Hong Kong International Airport/ Biobased Diesel Daily) Airport Authority Hong Kong announced April 12 the launch of a renewable diesel pilot project at Hong Kong International Airport as part of its commitment to develop HKIA into the world’s greenest airport. According to
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s New $1 Billion Multiyear Car-Shipping Contract Includes Marine Biofuel
(Wallenius Wilhelmsen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Wallenius Wilhelmsen announced April 9 that it has recently signed another significant multiyear contract. The new agreement with a leading global player in the premium-car segment is valued at more than USD$1 billion over three years, covering both
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell Introduces 100% Renewable Diesel at Filling Stations in Germany
(Shell/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell in Germany announced April 5 that it is expanding its offering for business customers in the mobility sector with its new Shell Renewable Diesel. Through the use of waste and residual materials such as used cooking oil, the
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SOLID OXIDE – Two 5-Letter Words for EARTH MONTH
SOLID OXIDE Fuel Cells (SOFCs) represent a promising technology in the field of energy conversion, offering high efficiency and versatility and the potential for use of renewable fuels such as ethanol and methanol. The key components of an SOFC include an
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
ANGI Energy Systems Breaks New Ground by Starting Construction of the Midwest's First Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility
(ANGI Energy Systems) • ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI), a Vontier company, has announced the breaking ground event of its pioneering $4 million Hydrogen Refueling Test Facility – the first of its kind in the Midwest The new 3000 square foot facility, located at ANGI's
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Region Nine, Minnesota Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating Will Unlock Opportunities for Corn Stover Biomass Utilization -- Region Nine Development Commission and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of the Region Nine BDO Zone. The BDO Zone is the state’s first ‘A’ rating for Corn Stover
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Renfrew County, Ontario Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘AA’ Rating to Drive Woody Biomass Utilization and Strengthen Forestry Operations -- The County of Renfrew and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone Rating for Woody Biomass. The Zone is centred in Pembroke, Ontario, and
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Emporia, Kansas Issued BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) BBB’ Rating to Stimulate Biobased Economic Opportunity - The Emporia Regional Development Association and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment-grade Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone ‘BBB’ rating. The Emporia BDO Zone encompasses a 75-mile drive distance from the
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Toombs County, Georgia Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘AA’ Rating Drives New Markets for Harnessing Forest Resources -- The Toombs County Development Authority and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of a coveted ‘AA’ BDO Zone Rating for Toombs County, centred in Lyons, GA– the state’s first rating for
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell Commissions Its First German Bio-LNG Plant
(Bioenergy Insight) After two years of construction, Shell Energy has commissioned its first German bio-LNG plant at the Cologne-Godorf refinery site. With a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per year, it is the largest of its kind in Germany. The low-CO2 fuel is sufficient
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Lignofuels 2025 --- February 12-13, 2025 --- Helsinki, Finland
Building on the success of Lignofuels 2024 which brought 150+ senior level industry professionals to Helsinki in February 2024, we will be hosting the next edition on 12th & 13th February 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. The conference will once again
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Grounded in Ag Training Platform Introduced
by Cindy Zimmerman (AgWired) Communications and training firm Grounded Communications LLC is launching Grounded in AgTM, a new online training platform to address the agricultural knowledge gap for organizations. The platform is designed to meet the needs of anyone seeking a better understanding of
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Vehicle Showcase Highlights Commitment to Sustainability to Celebrate Earth Day
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) proudly hosted a Clean Fuel Vehicle Showcase on April 23rd, celebrating Earth Day and sustainable transportation solutions. The event, held from 4:30 to 6:45 PM on a
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
EU Countries Dilute Fuel Tax Hike as Green Anger Mounts
by Gabriel Gavin (Politico) The rollback came after capitals expressed “concerns” about the climate-friendly reforms, a document seen by POLITICO reveals. -- EU countries are proposing major delays and exemptions to a fuel tax overhaul meant to push Europe toward a more
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Webinar: FY24 Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-Uses (WASTE) FOA Informational Session --- May 10, 2024 --- ONLINE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) will be hosting an informational webinar on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET, for the WASTE: Waste Analysis and Strategies for Transportation End-Uses funding announcement opportunity (FOA). DOE announced up to
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Funding Notice: U.S. Department of Energy Announces $17.5 Million to Support Cost-Effective Waste-to-Energy Solutions for Local Communities DEADLINE June 19, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced up to $17.5 million in federal funding to develop cost-effective strategies for communities to sustainably manage and recover potential clean energy sources from their waste
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1 Billion in Grants to Invest in America’s Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transition
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA announces new grant program to fund zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, infrastructure, and workforce development to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, and advance environmental justice -- Today, April 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Isle of Man Jet Centre Repositions as Regional Sustainable Aviation Hub
(Biofuels International) Work has commenced in earnest at the only dedicated private jet terminal at Ronaldsway Airport, Isle of Man, as a private group embarks on plans to modernise and expand the FBO facility – originally built in 2015. The enhanced Private
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
HGK Shipping Welcomes the Approval for HVO100
(Biofuels International) HGK Shipping is supporting the German government’s decision to approve the alternative fuel - HVO100. Europe’s largest inland waterway shipping company believes that this provides an opportunity to press ahead with decarbonising this mode of transport in the medium term. European
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Fraternity Takes ‘CLIMBING.FAST.’ Message to Capitol Hill
(Climbing. Fast.) Members of Alpha Eta Rho – the oldest aviation organization on college campuses around the country – recently had the opportunity to visit with members of Congress and their staff to talk about a host of issues, including the
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Business Aviation Sustainability Leadership in Spotlight at Aero Club Luncheon --- May 2, 2024 --- Washington, DC
The Aero Club of Washington will host a panel discussion, “On a Mission to Net Zero,” featuring leaders from the business aviation industry, who will discuss the sector’s bold commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and what it
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Peninsula Adds Chemical Tanker Aalborg to Supply in the Port of Barcelona
(P:eninsula 360) Peninsula, the leading independent global marine energy supplier, is proud to announce the introduction of the Aalborg, an IMO II chemical tanker dedicated to sustainable fuel distribution in the Western Mediterranean. The Aalborg is capable of supplying 100% biofuels
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Volvo Trucks North America Continues ‘Toward Zero’ by Fueling All New Trucks with HVO at the New River Valley Plant
(Volvo/Globe Newswire) Volvo Trucks North America has announced a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by fueling newly assembled trucks with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable fuel, as they depart from the Volvo Trucks New River Valley Assembly Operations (NRV)
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Announces First Injection of Renewable Natural GAs at Victory Farms Dairy
(Clean Energy Fuels) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) today announced its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Victory Farms Dairy in Revillo, South Dakota, has successfully completed construction and is injecting pipeline quality RNG into the interstate natural gas infrastructure. The Victory
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni: The Council of State Cancels the AGCM Provision on the Diesel+ Case and Defines the Concept of 'Green Claim'
(Eni) Eni is pleased to learn of the decision of the Council of State which after 4 years rejected the thesis of the Competition and Market Guarantor Authority (AGCM) according to which Eni had implemented an unfair commercial practice to the
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables, a Portfolio Company of BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure Business, Join Forces to Develop Renewable Natural Gas in the United States
(Total Energies) TotalEnergies, a global integrated energy company, and Vanguard Renewables, a U.S. leader in farm-based organics-to-renewable natural gas production and a portfolio company of a fund managed by BlackRock’s Diversified Infrastructure business, have signed an agreement to create an equally
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to NEXT Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NEXT Renewable Fuels turns recycled organic materials, such as used cooking oil, into an advanced biofuel that works just like petroleum-based diesel, but with as much as 85 percent less greenhouse gas emissions. With development and
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Ground Stop: Time for Plan B on the SAF Grand Challenge?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The International Energy Agency held a materially significant workshop in Paris this week on accelerating the pace of sustainable biofuels development. There was much talk about sustainable aviation fuels, or rather the lack of them. Let’s start with
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
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