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Impressions of the Recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference and Expo

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference November 6-8 just outside of Washington, DC. One benefit of this organization and conference is that they recognize the reality

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EPA Delivers Proposed Rule to Set 2023 RFS RVOs to the OMB

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 9 delivered its proposed rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations for 2023 and beyond to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- California Air Resources Board

"Without biofuels, California tailpipe fossil CO2 would be 15 MMT higher in 2020." California Air Resources Board in its annual statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory READ MORE

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California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2020 Trends of Emissions and Other Indicators

(California Air Resources Board) The annual statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory is one tool to track progress of California’s climate programs toward achieving the statewide GHG goals. This document summarizes the trends in emissions and indicators in the California

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Renewable Diesel Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines Deliver Major Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

(Diesel Technology Forum) 15 Million Metric Tons of GHG reduction in California, Opportunities in Northeast -- Use of low-carbon renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels are delivering significant greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions reductions in California, and hold expanded opportunities for

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Indigenous Group Plans $451 Million Biofuel Refinery in Canada

byRobert Tuttle (Bloomberg) Refinery would supply airlines operating at Calgary airport; Siksika Nation, Reconciliation Energy seek 60% of project -- An Alberta-based indigenous group and local first nation plan to build a C$600 million ($451 million) sustainable aviation fuel refinery to

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The World’s First CO2 Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage Is Headed to the US

by Michelle Lewis (ElecTrek) Italian startup Energy Dome, maker of the world’s first CO2 battery, is officially entering the US market. Energy Dome’s battery uses carbon dioxide to store energy from wind and solar on the grid. ... Our process is based on

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Increasing Electrification Will Not Threaten Biofuel Transport Sector, Majority of Poll Participants Believe

(Biofuels International) ... With more countries increasing their biofuel blends in their petrol – like the UK that upped it from E5 to E10 a year ago – this has helped producers increase their production capacity while assisting the transport

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Biofuel Research: Full Decarbonization of U.S. Aviation Sector Is within Grasp

(SciTechDaily/Arizona State University) The study found that planting the grass miscanthus on 23.2 million hectares of existing marginal agricultural lands – land that often lays fallow or is poor in soil quality – across the United States would provide enough

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Minister Wilkinson Announces up to $800 Million in Project Funding to Advance Canada's Clean Fuels Sector

(Natural Resources Canada/CISION) With one of the world's most comprehensive and detailed climate plans, a wealth of natural resources and a skilled workforce, Canada is establishing itself as a global supplier of choice for clean energy in a net-zero world. Governments worldwide are

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New Research Project Aims to Bring Residual Materials from Hemp Processing into the Cycle

(DBFZ) The hemp industry has developed into a strongly growing economic sector due to new political framework conditions and innovative product fields. Against the backdrop of dwindling resources, the processing of hemp as a raw material is also focusing on the

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Circle K Ireland’s Delivery Fleet to Be Fuelled by HVO Renewable Diesel

(The Irish Times) Company says move is the equivalent of more than 2,000 cars being removed from the road -- Forecourt and convenience retailer Circle K has announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will be fuelled exclusively by milesBIO HVO100

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Global: VPS Launches New Biofuels Service

by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) VPS has announced the launch of a new service, APS-BIO, to ensure the safe and effective use of biofuels. The fuel testing company says the new service has been developed to meet the ‘very different fuel management challenges’

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ADM, Plaintiffs Agree on Expert Analyst

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ADM, Plaintiffs Want Economist Appointed to Judge Accuracy of Ethanol Markets Model -- Both sides in an ethanol markets lawsuit have agreed to hire an expert to judge the credibility of an expert witness who

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ANA to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on the ANA Green Jet Aircraft for Japan

(All Nippon Airways) ・The second ANA Green Jet dedicated to domestic routes began service from the NH253 Tokyo Haneda-Fukuoka flight on Nov. 14, 2022. ・This marks the first time ANA will use mass-produced SAF on domestic flights. ・Special features of the aircraft

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Qantas Fuels Decarbonisation Plans with New Corporate Program

(Qantas) National Carrier’s new program allows corporate customers to reduce emissions through sustainable aviation fuel; Demand from businesses a key step towards development of local SAF industry -- Qantas has joined forces with five large companies in Australia to show the

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U.S. Laboratories Research Biofuel Solutions for Different Engine Types

by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and trucks, according to two new studies. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has collaborated with the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),

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Ethanol: A Pathway to Reward Climate Smart Agriculture

by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices by selling their corn to ethanol plants that have pathways into clean fuel markets at the state or federal level,

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IRFA Announces 2022 Compensation Report

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has completed a 2022 Compensation and Benefits Survey. This survey includes data on salaries, insurance, other benefits, from biofuel plants across the country. Companies are able to use this report when

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VW Involved in New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Development

by Greg Kable (Wards Auto) The automaker’s joint venture with Germany’s Kraftwerk Group is revealed in a patent application. -- Volkswagen Group is codeveloping a new hydrogen fuel cell that could be used for a future production model, a German patent

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What a Democratic Senate Means for Energy

by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) ... A GOP-led House probably spells doom for any ambitious new climate bills, such as this year’s Inflation Reduction Act. But the Senate offers Democrats a guardrail against GOP attacks and could even yield some

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ACT Expo Fleet Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE December 16, 2022

The ACT Expo Fleet Awards are the ultimate recognition of fleet operators who exemplify leadership in sustainable transportation practices and have gone above and beyond to drive innovation and adoption of clean vehicle technologies. Winners will be honored on the ACT

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS International Biogas Congress and Expo --- May 16-17, 2023 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE unclear

Decarbonisation, net zero and energy security are set to be crucial topics in 2023 with renewable gas taking centre stage in helping companies and governments meet their goals. Following on from the European Parliament’s recent target of 45% renewable energy consumption

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Now Open: Applications for NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize DEADLINE January 24, 2023

The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize is an international award that recognizes innovative research by investigators who received their M.D., Ph.D, or M.D/Ph.D. in the last ten years, and are working on the functional attributes of the microbiota. The research

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Carbon Credits and Climate Action: Introducing Net Zero Marketplace --- November 17, 2022 --- ONLINE

Net Zero Marketplace, powered by Salesforce Commerce Cloud, is a climate action hub for everyone and a site for organizations* to purchase carbon credits from ecopreneurs. Carbon credits are critical tools that can play an important role in our collective

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After Palm Oil, Activists Aim at Banning Soy Oil for Use in Biofuels

by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European biofuels industry has hit back at NGO allegations that the use of soy oil is driving deforestation in the Amazon, emphasising that soy imported into the bloc can legally not come from deforested land. A new

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ABLC 2023 --- March 22-24, 2023 --- Washington, DC

ABLC is a connected series of 7 conferences and events in total on the most important issues in the Circular Bioeconomy right now. These conferences-within-a-conference are: The Advanced Biofuels Summit, The Renewable Chemicals & Biomaterials Summit, The Green Hydrogen Summit,

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FPT Industrial Is Moving towards the Sustainble Transport Solutions of the Future: The Brand Presented Its Full Range of Innovations at Fentran 2022

(FPT Industrial) From 7th to 11th November 2022, FPT Industrial exhibited at Fenatran 2022, one of the most important transport trade shows in the world in Brazil. On its stand at the São Paulo Expo, the brand showcased a complete range

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CALL FOR PAPERS Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals — April 30-May 3, 2023 — Portland, OR DEADLINE: February 27, 2023

Focused on the latest in biotechnology for fuels, chemicals and biomaterials -- Abstracts for invited talks, posters, contributed oral presentations and student oral session presentations are now being accepted. Abstracts are appreciated at this time to adequately publicize the meeting. Your

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Gangs Target Chip Shops for Used Oil in Lucrative New Trade

by Marc Horne (The Times) Cross-border gangs are stealing cooking oil in a unlikely crimewave stoked by the energy crisis. Police Scotland raised concerns after chip shops, other takeawaysand restaurants were targeted by thieves stealing oil to sell on the black market

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Global Bioenergies Agrees Collaboration with Shell in the Development of Low Carbon Road Fuels

(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Following the delivery of testing samples this summer, Global Bioenergies and Shell agree to collaborate on the development and testing of low carbon road fuels. The first phase of this agreement will evaluate new concepts based on high-octane gasoline components derived

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Mastering Clean Hydrogen --- February 27 - March 2, 2023 --- ONLINE

The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors

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Mastering Clean Ammonia --- February 7-9, 2023 --- ONLINE

A business guide to ammonia production, market opportunities & deployment challenges Course Sessions 1. Ammonia production pathways, current and emerging 2. The role of clean ammonia in the energy transition 3. Developing clean ammonia market demand and projects Benefits of Attending • Understand current & emerging

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CARBIOW Project Will Help Europe Lead in Energy and Transport Sector Decarbonization

(Renewable Energy Magazine/Spanish Technology and Innovation Platform “Biomass for the Bioeconomy” – BIOPLAT) CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) is a Research and Innovation Action funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Program that addresses green transition

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DG Fuels Signs Key Maine Land Agreement

by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term lease agreements with the Loring Development Authority for 1,240 acres of contiguous land in Aroostock County,

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The BTA Urges Braver Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets

(Business Travel Association (BTA)/HospitalityNet) The Business Travel Association (BTA) has released its second report in its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) transparency series focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the jet zero pathway. The report, titled Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Journey Towards

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Avolon Partners with Global Aviation Leaders to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feasibility Study in Ireland

(Avolon) Avolon, Boeing, ORIX Aviation, SFS Ireland and SkyNRG to assess opportunities for SAF production in Ireland. Growth in renewable energy makes Ireland a potential location for SAF production. SAF can cut sector emissions up to 80% and offer the largest potential to

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SHV Energy and GTI Energy Announce New Partnership to Produce Renewable Propane

(SHV Energy) The partners will produce renewable propane and butane from bioethanol. -- SHV Energy and US-based GTI Energy announced today(November 8, 2022) that they are entering into a strategic partnership to further develop a process for commercial-scale, on-purpose production

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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Aquatech

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aquatech International is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water recycle and reuse, and zero liquid discharge. Aquatech’s Simone Callioni joined us on the ABLC stage

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Western Plains Energy and the Journey towards Net Zero Ethanol

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)In Kansas, Western Plains Energy is pioneering carbon neutral ethanol production by replacing molecular sieves with fully integrated membrane separation solutions in a quest to become the first zero emissions ethanol producer. Whitefox, is the bioethanol membrane engineering innovator

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Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings

by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and trucks, according to two new

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Biomethane Version of the IVECO S-WAY Truck Makes Its Debut in Brazil

(Iveco Group/AltFuels) From 7th to 11th November 2022, Iveco Group is presenting at Fenatran – one of the most important transport fairs in the world, held in São Paulo, Brazil – a full range of advanced, clean emission and sustainable transport solutions from

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Port of Barcelona Evaluates the Construction of a Bio-LNG Plant to Supply Ships

(Port of Barcelona/AltFuels) The Port of Barcelona is studying the feasibility of building a biomethane plant, generated from organic waste collected from ships and other sources, to supply this clean fuel to vessels. This was announced by Xavier Sabaté, Head of

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US: First Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Production Plant Opens in Minnesota

(OPAL Fuels/AltFuels) OPAL Fuels Inc. and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced the commencement of commercial operations at the first landfill renewable natural gas production facility in Minnesota. The Pine Bend RNG Project is located

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Spain Funds LNG and Bio-LNG Development to Fuel Vessels in Canary Islands

(AltFuels/Enagás) Enagás subsidiary Scale Gas has received funding from the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda to boost the construction of a bunkering vessel for the supply of LNG and bio-LNG in the Canary Islands. This subsidy, which is

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Delta and Other Firms Are Struggling to Meet Sky-High Climate Pledges

by Steven Mufson (Washington Post) Some corporations started out using their sustainability goals as a marketing tool, underestimating the challenges. Now they face charges of “greenwashing” and even litigation. -- Delta Air Lines has embraced one of the corporate world’s most

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Why Is Used Cooking Grease Stolen from Restaurants?

by Jamie Ostroff (Nexstar Media Wire/WGN) Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from restaurants across central Ohio and elsewhere? Sumit Majumdar, the president of Buffalo Biodiesel, said the crime has cost his company millions of dollars. “It’s ballooning. It’s wiping out a

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Biden Administration Proposes Requiring Biggest Federal Contractors Set Emissions Reduction Targets

by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Biden administration announced a new proposal on Thursday to require the largest recipients of federal contracts to both set targets to reduce their planet-warming emissions and disclose how much they are contributing to climate change. Under the rule, companies that

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Farmers at the Center of Climate Action --- November 12, 2022 --- COP27 and ONLINE

(Solutions from the Land) Farmers will be at the center of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Adaptation and Agriculture Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, starting with an event hosted by Solutions from the Land, the World Farmers

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SAF Masterclass - Special North America Edition --- November 29-December 1, 2022 --- ONLINE

This Masterclass will uncover the latest developments, innovations and regulations driving the adoption and growth of sustainable aviation fuels. It will also cover the critical importance of the business and economics of alternative fuels in the aviation industry, including the

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Vision Energy & Linde Engineering Sign Cooperation Agreement

(Vision Energy/Globe Newswire) Vision Energy Corporation (OTCQB:VIHDD) (“Vision Energy” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Linde Engineering to accelerate engineering efforts for the Company’s pioneering Green Energy Terminal in North Sea Port of Vlissingen,

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Shell and Unicamp Sign an Innovative Partnership to Produce Energy from Agave in Brazil

(Shell) Titled BRAVE (Brazilian Agave Development), the program was launched last Monday (7/11) during a ceremony at Unicamp's Genomics and Bioenergy Laboratory, in Campinas (SP) -- Shell Brasil formalized a partnership with the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) for the development

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Government Accepts Recommendations on Import Measures for Biodiesel and Wire Rod

(UK Government Trade Remedies Authority) Recommendations on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Biodiesel and on anti-dumping measures on imports of Wire Rod have been accepted. -- The government has today [10 November 2022] agreed with the Trade Remedies

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Lafarge Canada Partners with 4Refuel for R50 Renewable Diesel to Reduce 1,300 tonnes of CO2e in 2022

(Lafarge Canada) First renewable diesel partnership in Holcim Group North America operations as part of its carbon reduction strategies; Supporting the drive toward a circular economy by procuring and powering production with alternative energy -- Lafarge Canada today announced a partnership

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Chemists Uncover Cracks in the Amour of Cellulose Nanocrystals

(Kanazawa University) Chemists in Japan, Canada and Europe have uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals—an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels. The findings—published in Science Advances—are the most detailed

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We're Launching New Lower-Emission Logistics to Save over 1,200 Tonnes of GHG Emissions Each Year

(PepsiCo) Today (November 10, 2022), we've announced a series of new innovations across our logistics operation, which are set to lead to a 1,200-tonne reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year across our UK supply chain once fully rolled-out1. Starting

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Fueling the Future: DB Schenker Launches Global CO2-Neutral Air Freight Offer

(DB Schenker) • Biofuel application now available for all flights to all airports • Significant expansion of existing carbon-free air freight solutions • Purchase of more than 11,000 tons of SAF avoids more than 33,000 tons of CO2e this year

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LR Launches ‘Zero Ready Framework’ for Vessels Operating on Zero Carbon Fuels

(Lloyd's Register) New framework will provide increased clarity to shipping’s stakeholders in assessing the actual readiness of existing fleets and newly built vessels for zero carbon fuels. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a five-level framework for assessing the actual readiness

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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Anellotech

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 2008, Anellotech is a sustainable technology company that has invented and is developing innovative technologies to produce cost effective, renewable chemical and to recycle mixed plastics. Over the past years Anellotech has raised over

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New Grants Support Award-Winning RFA Safety Programs

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has again received grant funding to continue to support its safety education program through on-site seminars and Internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with TRANSCAER, a voluntary national outreach program

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A Battle Is Brewing over Biden's Agriculture-Focused Climate Agenda

by Meredith Lee Hill (Politico Pro) A likely Republican takeover of the House and possibly the Senate is threatening Biden’s agriculture-focused climate agenda he plans to tout at COP27. -- President Joe Biden will take to the stage on Friday at

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U.S. Year-Round Sales of an Ethanol-Gas Blend Wins Oil Group's Support

by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A Republican U.S. senator plans to submit federal legislation with the support of a major oil industry trade group that would expand national sales of E15, a higher ethanol-gasoline blend. Senator Deb Fischer, of Nebraska,

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Welcome the Golden Age of Advanced Fuels?

by Alexander Koukoulas, Henna Poikolainen, and Esa Sipilä (AFRY/Biofuels Digest) The second half of 2022 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the advanced fuels and bio-based chemicals industries. New regulatory frameworks to address climate change are providing a

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A Veterans' Day Tribute

A Veterans' Day Tribute to people like my Dad who served us -- not just Americans, but people all over the world -- putting their individual interests aside for the greater good. Thanks to all who served and who currently

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DG Fuels Signs Long-Term SAF and Carbon Credit Offtake Agreement

(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term agreement with an undisclosed investment grade industrial buyer to sell up to 46 million gallons of SAF per

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EPA Responds to Petitions to Address Harmful Emissions from Locomotives

(Environmental Protection Agency) Today (November 9, 2022), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is responding to petitions from the California Air Resources Board, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the California Air Pollution Control Officers

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Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop a Great Success

(Clean Fuels Foundati0n) The Environmental Science Program hosted the Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop Nov. 1-2 in St. Louis. It focused on a number of policy, energy, environmental and economic issues impacting the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries.

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The Biofuel Boom Needs Greater Oversight

by Felicity Bradstock (Oilprice.com) - Biofuel has incredible potential to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. - Biofuels offer the potential for net-zero carbon emissions across several highly polluting industries, such as aviation and shipping. - Governments must establish

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Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium --- December 1-2, 2022 --- London, UK

WITH SUSTAINABILITEY, CARBON NEUTRALITY and FUTURE TECH being the forefront of this year’s World Motorsport Symposium themes, Pat Symonds, F1's Chief Technical Officer, and Ulrich Baretzky, Former Director, Audi Motorsport Engine Development, Audi AG, will be at the helm of these hot topics across

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Introducing HyVelocity Hub: A Commitment to Advance Clean, Affordable, At-scale Hydrogen in Texas and Louisiana

(American Journal of Transporation/GTI) The HyVelocity Hub, comprised of leading energy companies and organizations, announced today that it is applying for U.S. Department of Energy Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub funding to accelerate the development of clean hydrogen projects in Texas, Southwest

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COP27: European Union Concludes a Strategic Partnership with Namibia on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen (Also Kazakhstan and Egypt)

(European Commission/EE Online) Today (Nov 8), Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt. The partnership aims to ensure

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Andion and EGEA Acquire BIO-LNG Facility to Produce Renewable Energy From Agricultural Production Waste

(Andion/Business Wire) Joint Acquisition of Biomethan Green 1 by Andion Italy S.p.A. and EGEA New Energy S.p.A. Ignites Formal Partnership between the Two Companies to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Italy -- ANDION ITALY S.p.A. (“Andion”), the Italian subsidiary of Andion

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British Dairy Farmers Could Have the Solution to Heating More than a Quarter of Homes

(Arla) Calls for UK Government to help farmers realise the full potential of food and farming in reinforcing the nation’s energy security as Arla puts biogas-fuelled trucks on the road -- Amid concern about the cost of energy and preparations

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Highwater Ethanol Host Red Rock Central Public School

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Red Rock Central Public School’s agriculture class toured Highwater Ethanol yesterday to learn about the ethanol industry. “We are pleased to once again welcome students from Red Rock Central. These tours give us an opportunity to showcase

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Maximizing Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges and Serving Needs of UCO Collectors

(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Kristof Reiter, CEO, Principal Trader, Senior Consultant, and Founder of Reiter Companies interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN

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Dronamics and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Announce Partnership

(Dronamics) Dronamics, the leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS), a leading innovator in the development of zero emissions solutions for aerospace, announced that they will be combining their expertise to integrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology into

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Stena and OljOla Teams up on a Joint Venture New Building Project

(OljOla) Stena Oil, Stena Teknik and OljOla are entering into a new joint venture agreement to secure an ongoing new building project for a 2000 DWT Oil- and Chemical Tanker in Turkey. It is our greatest pleasure to inform that through the

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Eni and Leonardo Working Together on the Development of Decarbonisation Projects

(Eni) Eni and Leonardo signed an agreement for the development of joint sustainability and innovation initiatives, with the aim of boosting the energy transition and decarbonising their operations. The collaboration between Eni, a global leader in the energy sector, and Leonardo, a

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OXE Marine Implements Biodiesel in All Testing, Reducing Net CO2 Emissions by up to 94% Compared to Gasoline Alternatives

(OXE Marine) Following OXE Marine AB (publ)’s recently published sea trials where the company’s 300 hp diesel outboard OXE300 was tested against a gasoline outboard of equivalent power, where OXE Marine showed not only a 50% higher consumption in the gasoline

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Airlines and Airports Call on UK Gov to Ramp up Support for Green Aviation Fuel Production

by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) A group of UK airlines and airports has called on the government to ramp up state support for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). “We believe UK SAF production has the chance to become a

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The World’s First Flight Route with 50% SAF Is Launched by Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) in Collaboration with Volvo Group

(Volvo Group/LinkedIn) With two departures per week between Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), Volvo Group will as of autumn 2022 fly their employees with Braathens Regional Airlines aircrafts using 50% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) – in what is today

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EgyptAir’s 1st Sustainable Flight Carries COP27 Attendees from Paris Saturday

(ZAWYA/Arab Finance) Minister of Civil Aviation’s climate change strategy aims to transform the aviation sector to become eco-friendly --EgyptAir launched on Saturday the first air flight fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in collaboration with Neste MY company, transporting a

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Qantas in Talks to Import Sustainable Fuel as Regional Supply Jumps

by Emma Connors (Financial Review) Qantas is in discussions to import sustainable aviation fuel into Australia as what will be the world’s largest production site for used cooking oil and animal fat-based fuel nears completion in Singapore. SAF currently accounts for only

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More Chinese Airlines Vow to Promote Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Global Times) Airbus said on Tuesday that it has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during commercial flights in China. The partnership was announced at the

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ITOCHU Announces Commencement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply to Japan Airlines

(Itochu Corporation) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter "ITOCHU") announced today that it has reached an agreement with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Yuji Akasaka, President & CEO; hereinafter "JAL") to supply

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Amex GBT CEO Says Greener Air Travel Starts With Building More Sustainable Fuel Plants — Now

by Matthew Parsons (Skift) European politicians are planning legislation that requires airlines to use more sustainable fuel by 2030, but there's very little going around. One solution is to start building more production plants now, to create enough in time.

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Biofuels, Carbon Capture and Storage Carbon Pipelines Seek Iowa Permits as Protestors Disrupt Industry Conference

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Protestors opposed to carbon pipeline projects in Iowa disrupted the opening of a two-day Carbon Capture Conference and Expo. At least seven people stood up at separate times during an early panel discussion Tuesday, blowing

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Interview: Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Critical to Decarbonising the Chemical Industry – Dow CEO

by Joseph Chang (Independent Commodity Intelligence Service) Hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) will be critical for the chemical industry and other energy-intensive sectors to fully decarbonise, the CEO of Dow said. “Carbon capture is critical. You won’t get to any

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Biogas Firm Plans to Invest up to £55 Million in Highland Green Energy Plants

by Keith Findlay (The Press and Journal) A company striving to produce clean, green biogas using crops as well as by-products from local farms and distilleries has unveiled plans for a £55 million investment in the Highlands. Acorn Bioenergy is seeking planning

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World's Largest CO2-to-Methanol Plant Starts Production

(Carbon Recycling International) The world’s first commercial scale CO2-to-methanol plant has started production in Anyang, Henan Province, China. The cutting-edge facility is the first of its type in the world to produce methanol — a valuable fuel and chemical feedstock

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CastleRock Green Energy Announces New Low-Carbon Fuel Manufacturing Facilities in Shelton, WA Made Possible by Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits

(Castle Rock Green Energy/PR Newswire) The $400 million investment will create 380 full time jobs and 250 construction jobs, helping sustain critical regional forest products jobs; The investment is possible because of Democrats' commitment to building a clean energy economy

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Evo Morales Wants to Implement Biodiesel in Bolivia with Argentine Knowledge

(Clarin Rural (Google Translation)) "We are interested in sharing with businessmen, with authorities from Santa Fe and Argentina how to implement biodiesel in Bolivia," said the former president. -- Former Bolivian President Evo Morales (2006-2019) said this Friday in Argentina that

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Praj & ESIIC Partner to Accelerate Bioeconomy in Egypt

(Praj) On the eve of 27th Climate Change Conference in Egypt, Praj Industries Limited (Praj) has announced that they have entered into an MoU with Egyptian Sugar and Integrated Industries Company (ESIIC) of Egypt. As a part of this MoU,

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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to the American Biogas Outlook

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) US biogas is growing quickly — a combination of extensive feedstock resources, a strong policy incentive structure and and ecosystem which has now developed of project developers and financiers. No group has had a more

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Western Plains Pioneering Carbon Neutral Ethanol Production by Installing Whitefox ICE®-XL for Ground-Breaking Energy Savings

(Whitefox) Western Plains Energy to replace molecular sieves with fully integrated membrane separation solutions in a quest to become the first zero emissions ethanol producer. -- Whitefox, the leading bioethanol membrane engineering innovator, is pleased to announce that Western Plains

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Adding Thrust to Ethanol-Based SAF

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Policy makers are incentivizing sustainable aviation fuel across the globe. Airlines are eagerly signing offtakes and taking every drop they can get. With other feedstocks in tight supply, ethanol-based SAF production is ready to

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Face it: Electric Cars Don’t Do Much of Anything for the Environment

by John Stossel (New York Post) ... To make sure we have no choice in the matter, some left-leaning states have moved to ban gas-powered cars altogether. California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning them by 2035. Oregon, Massachusetts and New York

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Industry Urges Reluctant EU to Make Advanced Biofuels Mandatory for Flying

by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Lawmakers should boost much-needed green fuel production by inserting obligatory targets for biofuels derived from agricultural and forestry waste into the EU’s upcoming green jet fuel law, the biofuels industry has told the European Commission. Doing so

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Sugarcane Ethanol’s Ongoing Benefit to California

by Leticia Phillips (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, UNICA/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The future is bright for sugarcane ethanol, as it is poised to help meet LCFS goals while reducing the carbon intensity of hard-to-electrify sectors. Plus, new markets for the low-CI biofuel,

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Would CO2 Pipelines Be ‘Life or Death’ for Iowa’s Ethanol Industry?

by Erin Jordan (The Gazette) University of Iowa panel hits on safety, siting and impact of proposed pipeline projects -- The leader of Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says whether carbon dioxide pipelines are approved in the state will be the difference

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RFA Leading the Charge on IRA Implementation

(Renewable Fuels Association) Testimony, Comments Provided to Treasury, IRS, USDA -- In separate comments and testimony to the U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Renewable Fuels Association laid out the ethanol industry’s priorities

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Farmer Delegates to Share Perspectives on Carbon Sequestration, Renewable Fuels at UN Meeting in Livestreamed Event

(Solutions from the Land) Farmers with Solutions from the Land will share their experiences with reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions through agriculture during a side event at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). The live event, “Agriculture’s Role in Decarbonizing

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Attero, Nordsol and Titan Join Forces to Produce Bio-LNG for Sustainable Maritime Transport

(Nordsol) Commercialization of bio-LNG (liquified biomethane) as a clean marine fuel progresses as production project reaches build phase -- Attero, Nordsol, and Titan, three companies from very different sectors, have joined forces to achieve a decentralized production of bio-LNG designated for

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COP27: Fertiglobe Commissions Phase One of Egypt Green 100-MW Hydrogen Plant for Ammonia Production

by James Burgess (S&P Global) Electrolyzers powered by 260 MW of solar, wind; 15,000 mt/year hydrogen for 90,000 mt ammonia; FID expected 2023, electrolyzer testing underway -- A consortium of fertilizer producer Fertiglobe, renewable power producer Scatec and Egypt's Sovereign Fund are to

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

Launch of the Green Shipping Challenge at COP27

(U.S. Department of State) Greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping sector are significant, increasing, and on a trajectory that is incompatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Compared with country emissions, the sector would rank among the top 10 largest

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

Artificial Intelligence Makes Enzyme Engineering Easy

(Osaka University/Phys.Org) You can't move a pharmaceutical scientist from a lab to a kitchen and expect the same research output. Enzymes behave exactly the same: They are dependent upon a specific environment. But now, in a study recently published in ACS

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Novel Waste Treatment Efficiently Converts Sewage to Biogas

by Tina Hilding (Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture/WSU Insider) A new method to treat sewage can efficiently convert leftover sludge to biogas, an advance that could help communities lower their waste treatment costs while helping the environment. Reporting in the journal, Waste

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First Commercial Scale Municipal Waste to Renewable Methanol Plant in the Middle East Announced During COP27

(WasteFuel) Averda and WasteFuel partner to address the climate crisis by turning waste into low carbon fuels in the Middle East -- Averda, the leading end-to-end waste management, treatment and recycling company in emerging markets, and WasteFuel, a developer of

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Neste and Travel Organization Sunweb Group Announce Partnership to Reduce Sunweb Customers’ Flight Emissions with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Neste) Sunweb Group, one of the leading European travel organizations, and Neste announce today that they have entered into a new partnership based on which Sunweb Group purchases 306 tons (385,000 liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) from Neste to reduce

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Neste and CargoAi Launch Partnership Offering Freight Forwarders and Their Clients an Option to Reduce the Carbon Emissions of Their Air Cargo Transports

(Neste) CargoAi, air cargo’s fastest growing digital solutions provider, and Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), announce a pioneering partnership which enables freight forwarders and their clients to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of their cargo transport

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NextEra Energy Resources and Coffee County, Alabama to Build First Renewable Natural Gas Project in the State

(Electric Energy Online) NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, and Coffee County, Alabama announced plans to build the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in the state of Alabama. The project will be located at a landfill owned and operated by Coffee County and interconnect with a

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Co-Optima Fuels – Techno-Economic and Life Cycle Analysis

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines initiative are exploring how simultaneous innovations in fuels and engines could boost fuel economy and vehicle performance, while reducing emissions—advancing the underlying science needed

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Maximum Thrust on Decarb Drive: Shell’s Blockbuster 3.25B Liter CellEth Deal with Raizen

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrived from Brazil to begin the week that Shell has agreed to buy a total of 3.25 billion litres of sugar-cane cellulosic ethanol under a long-term agreement with Brazil’s Raízen. The low-carbon fuel is expected

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As SAF Rules, DG Fuels Rocks with Huge Air France/KLM Fuels Deal

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrived on the ABLC floor that DG Fuels signed a multi-year SAF offtake agreement with Air France KLM for up to 60,408 metric tons (21 million gallons) per year from DGF’s initial plant to be

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Brazil's Raizen to Sell Second-Generation Ethanol to Shell

by Gabriel Araujo (Reuters/NASDAQ) Brazilian energy company Raizen SA RAIZ4.SA said on Monday it has agreed to sell second-generation ethanol (E2G) produced from sugarcane biomass to Shell SHEL.L until 2037, under a program that includes building five new E2G plants. Raizen, a

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

Corn Farmers: Feeding and Fueling a Cleaner America

by Tom Haag (Real Clear Energy) ... Farmers understand our nation faces environmental and energy challenges, and we are proud to be part of the solution. Ethanol, made from corn, is key to enhancing U.S. energy security, lowering prices at the

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

As COP27 Convenes, RFA Stresses Ethanol’s Low-Carbon Benefits and Net-Zero Future

(Renewable Fuels Association) Leaders from around the world are gathering over the next two weeks in Egypt for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP27. As governments and businesses consider options for reducing global greenhouse gas

November 08, 2022 Read Full Article

All About Renewable Energy for Kids

(Solar Power Guide) ... Biomass Energy -- Biomass energy includes organic materials that come from plants and animals. It's possible to burn solid matter such as wood and garbage. Material from animal waste or rotting garbage produces biogas, which can also be

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

Big Agriculture Warns Farming Must Change or Risk ‘Destroying the Planet’

by Dominic Rushe (The Guardian) Report sponsored by some of the largest food and farming businesses finds pace of shift to sustainable practices too slow -- Food companies and governments must come together immediately to change the world’s agricultural practices or

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

Chemical Recycling Summit 2022 --- November 22, 2022 --- Moerdijk, Netherlands

Grasp your opportunity to explore the fast-growing sector & discover how chem. recycling is assisting the transition to a circular economy! Europe wants to be climate-neutral, and that can only be achieved by investing fully in circularity. If we want to

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

Scaling the CCUS Industry to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

(McKinsey) ... According to McKinsey analysis, CCUS uptake needs to grow 120 times by 2050 for countries to achieve their net-zero commitments3 , reaching at least 4.2 gigatons4 per annum (GTPA) of CO₂ captured, with some estimates ranging from 6.0 to 10.0

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

Insights: Why Advanced Fuels Can Drive Decarbonisation

by Nicholas Ball (Gulf Business/XFuel) Advanced biofuels, made from plant-based waste material, can help cut carbon emissions in aviation and maritime sectors. ... However, for the planet to reach net neutrality by 2050 and for us to realistically meet those targets, we

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

Countries Want to Plant Trees to Offset Their Carbon Emissions, but There Isn’t Enough Land on Earth to Grow Them

by Katie Surma (Inside Climate News) Researchers behind the Land Gap Report say we can’t plant our way out of global warming—and it’s disingenuous to pretend that we can. -- Countries’ climate pledges rely on “unrealistic” and “extensive” amounts of land

November 07, 2022 Read Full Article

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Makes Historic Investment in America’s National Labs, Announces Net-Zero Game Changers Initiative

(White House) Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced $1.5 billion under the President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act to build and upgrade America’s national laboratories and advance American leadership in science, research, and innovation. Strengthening our national labs will increase economic growth, create

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Pipelines Are Fundamental for Reaching Climate Goals.

(ClearPath) If the U.S. wants to reach its emissions reduction goals, a diverse mix of energy solutions is needed – including hydrogen and carbon capture. However, we’ll need a huge buildout of pipeline infrastructure to get that hydrogen and captured

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Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MACHH2) Announces Bid to Create Regional Hydrogen Hub to Combat Climate Change

(Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen) The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) announced today that it will submit an application to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop a regional clean hydrogen production and distribution hub to be funded

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Deadline For EPA Biofuel Proposed Rule Extended by Two Weeks

(GrainNet) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Growth Energy agreed under their consent decree to delay by two weeks the issuance of the proposed 2023 Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). EPA is now required

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As Hearings for the Farm Bill Ratchet Up, You Can Do 3 Things to Help Agriculture

by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) Every five years the U.S. farm bill gets a makeover, and the process is no small undertaking. That’s been the case since the first farm bill, the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, was authorized as part of

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Smart Cities Connect — May 16-18, 2023 — Denver, CO DEADLINE December 2, 2022

After a couple challenging years, Smart Cities Connect events remain the leading smart city IoT trade shows for the state and local (S&L) government leaders in North America. TechConnect organizes SCC programs with a “cities first” agenda including cities leaders

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Smart Cities Connect --- November 28-30, 2023 --- Washington, DC

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Smart Cities Connect --- May 16-18, 2023 --- Denver, CO

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EPA Seeks Public Input on Inflation Reduction Act Programs to Fight Climate Change, Protect Health, and Advance Environmental Justice

(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced initial public engagement and input opportunities for a subset of new and existing programs funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. These programs, which include funding for air quality projects

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Nominations Open for 2023 C3E Awards DEADLINE: February 15, 2023

The 2023 C3E (Clean Energy Education & Empowerment Initiative) Awards are now open! C3E Ambassadors select the winners, and these remarkable Awardees are recognized for their work at the C3E Symposium each year. Do you know a mid-career woman who is

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Advanced Biofuels Are Essential to Transport’s Green Transformation

by Nicholas Ball (XFuel/EurActiv) Advanced biofuels made from waste products do not impact land use, making them an ideal means to decarbonise the current vehicle fleet, as well as transport modes unsuited to electrification, writes Nicholas Ball. ... ... When we look

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Goodwings Is Accelerating the Decarbonization of Business Travel by Making Biofuel Affordable

by Christopher Marquis (Forbes) Goodwings, a Copenhagen based travel provider that helps consumers reduce emissions from their travel, has announced today that it will be launching a biofuels option to its suite of climate solutions. It works as follows - when

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

AltFuels Peru 2023 --- April 19-22, 2022 --- Lima, Peru

The efforts of many countries around the world to improve the air quality in cities and reduce climate change, as well as to face the effects of the current global energy crisis, are increasingly driving the adoption of alternative fuels

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Darling Ingredients Inc. to Acquire Polish Rendering Company Miropasz

(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Polish rendering company, Miropasz Group for approximately €110 million

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Iberia Airlines Enters into New Fuel Sales Agreement with GEVO for 6 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year for 5 Years

(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Iberia Airlines, which is part of International Airlines Group (IAG). The Agreement provides Iberia Airlines 6 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for

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Maersk and the Spanish Government to Explore Large-Scale Green Fuels Production

(Maersk) A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) and the Spanish Government have signed a General Protocol for Collaboration to explore the opportunities for large-scale green fuels production in Spain. Signing the Protocol marks a significant milestone in the collaboration that, if implemented

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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Alder Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this connected presentation set, Alder Fuels CEO Bryan Sherbacow, and in a later and related presentation, VP Nancy Young, took the ABLC Next 2022 stage in San Francisco to outline the company’s milestones, technology,

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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Ag-Grid Energy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Ag-Grid Energy CEO Rashi Akki took the ABLC Next 2022 stage in San Francisco to outline the company’s milestones, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of biogas projects, and the company’s

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It Rhymes with Calf: Reflections and Re-cap from ABLC Next 2022

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABLC was a happy pandemonium, with 780 high-level delegates stuffed into the Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, let there be no doubt about it. The din of companies seeking partners, building visibility was louder than I

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Below Zero: Why Less Is More for the Advanced Bioeconomy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Here are the Ten Commandments of Below Zero. 1. Thou Shall Use Methane. Every molecule of methane has 20 times the greenhouse gas impact of carbon dioxide, some say it is far more harmful. So, when

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Indonesia Targets Sugar Self-Sufficiency in 5 Yrs, Eyes Ethanol Production

by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters) Indonesia will expand its sugar plantation area to try to become self-sufficient in the next five years and is eyeing development of renewable sugar-based ethanol afterwards, President Joko Widodo said on Friday. While inspecting a sugarcane plantation owned

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Growth Energy Sends Letter to Treasury on Action to Slash Aviation Emissions

(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury on implementation of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In her letter, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor calls on regulators to

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GAO Hammers EPA on RFS Waiver Methods

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) GAO Report: EPA Unable to Prove Small Refiners Pass RFS Costs to Consumers -- Not all small refineries are able to pass costs to comply with the Renewable Fuel Standard on to consumers at the

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

Will Ailing Firms Deliver on Carbon Removal?

by Corbin Hiar (Politico's Power Switch)Big tech's nearly $1 billion commitment to carbon dioxide removal over the next decade is looking a bit shaky right now. Four of the major corporations behind the Frontier climate initiative — Alphabet Inc., Meta Platforms Inc., Shopify

November 04, 2022 Read Full Article

IEA: Biomethane Expansion Provides Local Alternatives for Imported Gas and Synthetic Fertiliser

(UABIO/IEA Bioenergy) At the IEA Bioenergy conference “Technology advances in liquid biofuels and renewable gas” on October 17, 2022 in Vienna, about 500 experts from around the world joined a discussion on the expansion of climate-friendly biogas and advanced biofuels

November 03, 2022 Read Full Article

Georgii Geletukha: Terms and Options for Biomethane Export

(UABIO) The current article of the chairman of the Board of the Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABIO) Georgii Geletukha for the online media “Economichna Pravda” describes three main conditions and two options for supplying biomethane to the gas network system (to the

November 03, 2022 Read Full Article

Finland’s First Biogas Plant Producing Liquefied Biogas

(UABio/Gasum) Turku biogas plant is the first in Finland to produce liquefied biogas for transport, industrial and maritime needs. The plant in Turku is an excellent example of the implementation of the circular economy. The major expansion and modernization of Gasum’s biogas