by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US Department of Treasury said it still plans to issue guidance before president Joe Biden leaves office next year clarifying how refiners can qualify for a new tax credit for clean fuels. The agency "anticipates issuing
Trump Picks Ex-congressman Zeldin to Run Environmental Protection Agency
by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he will appoint Republican former Congressman Lee Zeldin, who often voted against legislation on green issues including a measure to stop oil companies from price gouging, to head the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Trump, a Republican, will likely look to reverse many rules administered by the EPA on the burning of fossil fuels including one curbing carbon emissions from power plants and another slashing such emissions from vehicles.
Trump has said he plans to begin rescinding EPA and Transportation Department vehicle pollution rules on his first day in office and is considering paring back or eliminating EV tax breaks and other incentives.
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Trump also plans to rescind California's ability to set its own vehicle emissions rules, as he did in 2019.
President Joe Biden, a Democrat, reinstated California's authority. Trump will also decide how to spend billions of dollars in EV charging grants.
As a candidate for New York governor in the 2022 election, Zeldin criticized the state's decision to join California's Zero Emission Vehicle program that vows to end the sale of gasoline-powered only vehicles by 2035. READ MORE
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Excerpt from CNN: One of Zeldin’s first tasks will likely be starting the process to overturn several of the Biden EPA’s biggest rules on climate, including tailpipe regulations for vehicles and rules aimed at slashing pollution from power plants and oil and gas producers.
Zeldin most recently chaired the China policy initiative at the America First Policy Institute, a nonprofit think tank founded to promote Trump’s agenda, where he had written on national security threats posed by China.
Zeldin on Monday told Fox News that he will pull back “left-wing” regulations and focus on “unleashing economic prosperity” through the agency.
“President Trump, when he called me up, gosh, he was rattling off 15, 20 different priorities, a clear focus. He wasn’t reading off of some sheet, it’s the top of his head. And if I challenged him to give me 50 more ideas of what to do with this agency to improve the economy, I’m confident he would have done that,” Zeldin said shortly after the announcement was made. READ MORE
Excerpt from Washington Post: “Lee, with a very strong legal background, has been a true fighter for America First policies,” Trump said in a statement Monday. “He will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses, while at the same time maintaining the highest environmental standards.”
Zeldin, 44, served four terms representing Long Island before losing the New York governor’s race to Democratic rival Kathy Hochul in 2022. A lawyer by trade, he lacks an extensive background in environmental policy.
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During the race for governor, Zeldin criticized many of Hochul’s climate and energy policies. He called for reversing a ban on fracking in New York, and he described her policies pushing for the adoption of electric cars and electric heating “out of touch.” READ MORE
Excerpt fromAgWeb: He lacks extensive experience in environmental policy, having not served on committees with direct oversight of environmental issues during his time in Congress.
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Zeldin joined Trump and Sen.-elect Dave McCormick in Pennsylvania for a roundtable on agriculture during Trump’s campaign in September. Zeldin praised Trump for addressing the “threat” of foreign entities buying U.S. agricultural land and highlighted Trump’s trade policies, including the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which prioritized American farmers and strengthened supply chain resiliency.
Of note to the biofuels sector, In November 2015, Zeldin and several other members of Congress sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy expressing concerns about the proposed 2016 Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. The lawmakers worried that the proposed 2016 RVOs would require blending more ethanol than could be absorbed by the E10 gasoline market, effectively “breaking through” the blend wall. There were concerns that exceeding the blend wall could drive up the price of E10 gasoline for consumers. Ultimately, the EPA did finalize 2016 RVOs that were lower than originally proposed in the RFS statute, but still represented an increase over previous years. The agency attempted to balance the competing interests and technical constraints in the fuel market. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico's Power Switch: President-elect Donald Trump blindsided the climate world Monday by choosing a personal ally with a mixed conservation record and little regulatory experience to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
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At the same time, his past acknowledgments that climate change is real and support for crackdowns on some toxic chemicals don’t entirely match Trump’s campaign rhetoric — even if Zeldin cast a lot of votes against climate and clean air and water legislation.
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The former lawmaker also took an active interest in the health of the Long Island Sound and in empowering EPA to ban harmful “forever chemicals.” And he bucked his party in supporting the Department of Defense’s authority to plan for climate change. READ MORE
Excerpt from DTN Progressive Farmer: When it comes to President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin, the oil industry and others who have opposed the Renewable Fuel Standard will have a sympathetic ear at the head of the agency.
Zeldin opposed biofuels and the RFS when he served in the U.S. House of Representatives during Trump's first term as well as at the end of President Barack Obama's first administration. In addition, Zeldin has received hundreds of thousands of dollars in political campaign contributions from the oil and gas sector.
Opensecrets.org shows that between 2007 and 2024, Zeldin received $269,608 from the industry.
When it comes to the RFS, Zeldin has joined other House colleagues in sending various letters to the EPA in opposition to proposed volumes increases.
For instance, Zeldin signed a Nov. 4, 2015, letter from 184 House members to then-EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy, expressing concern about the proposed 2016 RFS volumes and asking the agency to keep blending requirements below the "E10 blend wall."
"Increased fuel efficiency has led to shrinking gasoline demand," the letter said.
"This current reality, coupled with an increasing biofuels blending level requirement has exacerbated the onset of the E10 blend wall -- the point at which the gasoline supply is saturated with the maximum amount of ethanol that the current vehicle fleet, marine and other small engines and refueling infrastructure can safely accommodate. We are gravely concerned, however, that despite the agency's recognition of the blend wall, the 2016 proposal acknowledges that it will be breached nonetheless."
The members of Congress also claimed the 2016 volume requirements were not going to be met absent of building out infrastructure to sell more E15 and E85.
"Therefore, this proposal is problematic not only in principle, but it is also impractical since it would take decades, not months, to build out the compatible vehicle fleet and install the necessary retail infrastructure to accommodate the higher blends of ethanol," the letter said.
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During the first Trump administration, Zeldin continued to oppose the RFS. In 2017, Zeldin cosponsored an unsuccessful bill to repeal the law.
Zeldin also signed a letter with 26 other members of Congress on Oct. 3, 2018, to then-EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler expressing "significant concern" about proposed 2019 RFS volumes.
"The proposed RVO would constitute a breach of the ethanol blend wall," the letter said, "jeopardizing automobile reliability and harming American consumers."
The ethanol industry still awaits action either from the EPA or Congress to make national E15 sales permanent year-round.
The 2018 letter signed by Zeldin raises questions about the validity of higher ethanol blends.
"EPA acknowledges that its RVO proposals are intended to increase the use of higher ethanol blends in order to meet the (RFS) mandate," the letter said. "However, blends like E15 and E85 raise concerns and now prove to be impractical and unnecessary."
In response to Zeldin's nomination, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said in a statement to DTN, "As Rep. Zeldin moves through the confirmation process, we look forward to discussing how biofuels like ethanol can help unleash American energy dominance and innovation while saving consumers money and maintaining environmental standards."
Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, said in a statement to DTN that ethanol producers are hopeful the Trump EPA will re-examine policies supporting electric vehicles.
"We are hopeful that President Trump's EPA will prioritize efficient implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, opening the market to higher-octane ethanol blends like E15, and revisiting regulations that force automakers to ramp up production of costly electric vehicles," Cooper said. "Our nation's economic and environmental goals can be achieved by simply empowering greater use of lower-cost, lower-carbon liquid fuels in more affordable internal-combustion-engine vehicles."
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As a member of Congress, Zeldin voted against the Inflation Reduction Act that passed the House on Aug. 15, 2022 (https://www.dtnpf.com/…), which included many significant provisions for farmers and ranchers.
The bill that became law spends hundreds of billions of dollars on climate initiatives including programs for climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy projects.
The law also includes hundreds of millions of dollars for installing blender pumps and other infrastructure to expand biofuels blending.
In addition, it created a $1.25-per-gallon tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel for 2023 and 2024. READ MORE
Excerpt from Midwest Farm Report: Geoff Cooper, CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says former New York congressman Lee Zeldin is not known for supporting biofuels. Now that President-elect Donald Trump has tapped him to run the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, will that change?
Cooper is optimistic that economic and political dynamics have changed in ethanol’s favor.
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“Frankly, we think ethanol can check a lot of boxes and meet a lot of goals that the incoming Trump administration has stated whether it’s putting American energy first… leveling the playing field for trade, lowering consumer costs at the pump — those are all things that renewable fuels can help with.”
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In addition, RFA wants to see support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel with a clear path forward on tax credits for SAF production. He says while the U.S. leads the world in ethanol production, we’re at risk of missing out on leading the world in new ethanol uses, such as SAF. READ MORE
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NORDEN Signs Sustainable Maritime Fuel Offtake Agreement with Meta
(NORDEN) Today (November 26, 2024), Danish shipping company NORDEN announced a sustainable maritime fuel agreement with Meta aimed at advancing the decarbonisation of the maritime industry. “We are proud to include Meta to our growing list of customers looking to decarbonise their maritime supply chains,” says
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
ZERA Enforces Ethanol Blending Mandate Amidst Controversy
(Bulawayo) The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reaffirmed its directive for full compliance with Statutory Instrument 150 of 2024, which mandates the blending of anhydrous ethanol with unleaded petrol. The regulation, which took effect at the end of August 2024,
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
How USDA Awardees Are Shaping the Future of Agriculture; Cultivating Innovation through Conservation Funding
by Gloria Dabek (Carbon 180) This fall, dozens of farmers, universities, non-profits, and other entities kicked off the implementation of their Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced awards earlier this year. As part of the USDA
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces Teaming Partner List for Upcoming Funding Opportunity
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) is considering issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the development of new technologies to recover high energy-value materials from wastewater. These new technologies
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Fourth Annual Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Policy Conference Recordings Available
(Institute for Responsible Carbon Removal) Wrapping up the IRCR's Fourth Annual Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Policy Conference In partnership with Northwestern University's Environmental Policy and Culture Program, the Institute successfully convened the Fourth Annual Carbon Dioxide Removal Law & Policy Conference on November 18,
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
LysteMize Digestion of Livestock Waste: Lystek Announces Research Project with Support from Natural Resources Canada
(Lyste/Globe Newswire) Lystek International (Lystek) is excited to announce the LysteMize Livestock Waste Characterization Study with support from the Department of Natural Resources Canada and Brown and Caldwell. Lystek has been awarded approximately $585,000 from the federal government’s Energy Innovation Program, as part of the Clean Fuels
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Consumption Surges Following Implementation of Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations: Biofuels in Canada 2024 report
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Newswire) New report shows significant ramp up in adoption of low carbon fuels and cost-effective avoided emissions -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the ninth annual Navius Research Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report, the annual quantitative report
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Eco-Energy Expands TERC Program with Launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel
(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading player in the low-carbon solutions sector, announced the expansion of its Transport Emission Reduction Certificate (TERC) program with the launch of TERC-Biodiesel and TERC-Renewable Diesel. These new TERC certificates are a revolutionary voluntary carbon program designed
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Chevron and CalBio Complete Renewable Natural Gas Central Processing Facility for Hilmar, CA Biomethane Fuel Project
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Completion of facility allows for renewable natural gas injection into PG&E pipeline -- Completion of the project was celebrated on November 19 with a ribbon cutting celebration at the central processing facility site. CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint investment
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
IAG Announces New e-SAF Deal with Infinium and Remains on Track to Deliver 2030 Target
(Infinium/PR Newswire) Purchase agreement is for commercial volumes of e-SAF over a 10-year period; IAG expects to start receiving fuel deliveries from Infinium in 2026 -- International Airlines Group (IAG) today announced a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) purchase agreement with e-SAF
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen: TotalEnergies Accelerates Decarbonization of its Platform at La Mède
(TotalEnergies) In line with its 2030 ambition to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, TotalEnergies has joined forces with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at La Mède in southeast France. This new project complements the Masshylia project to produce green hydrogen by
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the Agile BioFoundry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation, given by Jesse Colangelo of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), outlines the Agile BioFoundry, a consortium of seven U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories dedicated to accelerating biomanufacturing. The Agile BioFoundry focuses on
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Marine Transport 2025 --- April 2-3, 2025 --- Hamburg, Germany (April 1 for special tour)
The European Conference Green Marine Transport is a two-day event dedicated to maritime sector. The event will bring together key stakeholders from the maritime industry, including shipping companies, ports, policy regulators, major industry suppliers and technology providers, to address critical issues
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
From Eyesore to Asset: How a Smelly Seaweed Could Fuel Cars
by Gemma Handy (BBC) ... Now, a pioneering group of Caribbean scientists and environmentalists hope to turn the tide on the problem by transforming the troublesome algae into a lucrative biofuel. ... They recently launched one of the world’s first vehicles powered by
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen from Biomass to Power Cargo Vessel in 40-Day Sea Trial
(Fuel Cells Works/Compact Syngas Solutions) • Waste-to-hydrogen producer Compact Syngas Solutions is supplying 200kg of hydrogen to power a groundbreaking zero emission 40-day sea trial in March 2025 The partnership between two British clean technology innovators will be one of the first times hydrogen
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Receives Ethanol Safety Training Grants
(Renewable Fuels Association) Once again, the Renewable Fuels Association has received grants to extend its award-winning ethanol safety training programs into 2025. The new round of grants brings the total funds received by RFA for safety training to more than $1
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA to CARB: Time to Step Up Monitoring and Verification of Imported UCO Feedstock
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (NOvember 25, 2024) in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Smart 20 Awards at Smart Cities Connect DEADLINE January 24, 2025
The Smart 20 Awards annually recognize global smart cities projects, honoring the most innovative and influential work. We will designate three winners from the overall awardee pool at the awards reception. Who Should Apply Strong applicants will represent innovative projects with current
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog Nebraska Ethanol Board's McPheeters Talks Biofuels Future in Trump Administration ... Cover Crops Future
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Nebraska Ethanol Board Vice Chairman Scott McPheeters spent time talking to agriculture journalists on all things farming and biofuels, during an Agricultural Communicators Network workshop in Omaha last week. ... One of the keys to ethanol producers
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Smart Cities Connect --- April 14-16, 2025 --- San Antonio, TX
We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in problem solving, and amplify city resources for the betterment of
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals --- May 4-7, 2025 --- Milwaukee, WI
This is a special conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology. The first Symposium on Biomaterials for Fuels and Chemicals was held in 1978 and hosted by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Oak Ridge, TN). It was the first technical
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Auramarine and Quadrise Join Forces to Support Maritime Decarbonisation
(Auramarine) Auramarine and Quadrise will develop innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies and decarbonise energy-intensive applications in the marine sector. -- Auramarine Ltd., the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine and other industries and Quadrise Plc, the supplier of innovative
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Methanol from Paulownia Woody Biomass
by Victor Garlington (Bioeconomy Solutions) Green methanol from paulownia woody biomass is a promising sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-derived methanol. Green methanol is produced using renewable resources and has the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s a breakdown of the process
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards DEADLINE December 14, 2024
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The 2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Award application deadline is Dec. 13, 2024. An independent panel of technical experts convened by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute will formally judge the 2025 nominations and make recommendations to
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Announcing the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Award Winners!
(ACS Green Chemistry Institute) The annual GCCAs showcase the most innovative achievements in green chemistry. This prestigious recognition acknowledges advancements in the incorporation of green chemistry and engineering into chemical design, manufacturing, and use. The GCCAs have been a joint initiative by
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Chemistry Education Awards for K-12 Application DEADLINE December 1, 2024
(Beyond Benign) These Green Chemistry Education awards for K-12 educators are designed to support the integration of green chemistry into educational settings. Beyond Benign hopes to empower and support K-12 educators to prepare their students with the skills to innovate for
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Chemistry Education Modules for Thinking Beyond the Textbook
by David A. Laviska (American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute) ... In December 2023, the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) Office of Sustainability hosted the Second Annual Sustainability Summit at ACS headquarters in Washington, DC. The theme of the in-person summit
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
ACS GCI Green & Sustainable Chemistry Summer School --- July 27 - August 1, 2025 --- Burlington, VT Application DEADLINE January 3, 2025
(ACS Green Chemistry Institute) The ACS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Summer School (GSCSS) is a highly selective week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral chemists and engineers. Each year, approximately 60 exceptional students from North, Central, and South America and the
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Is It Time to Let the Social Sciences into Green Chemistry More Drastically?
by Ashley Baker (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) We had the opportunity to speak with Alessandra Quadrelli, Research Director at the Institute for Research on Catalysis and the Environment in Lyon, France and Advisory Board member for RSC's Green Chemistry journal. Her research focuses on the use of
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Biofuel Facility to Go up within Stone’s Throw of Manitoba Border
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Facility to tap ag byproducts for sustainable aviation fuel in Minnesota -- A US$5-billion project close to the Canadian border will manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using low-value ag by-products and forest waste. DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Felix Safo Danquah: Fueling a Sustainable Future; Faecal Sludge Biofuels in Ghana
by Felix Safo Danquah* (3 News) ... Environmental sanitation is a topical issue in Ghana as the sanitation value chain has serious gaps which renders it ineffective and needs to be addressed. According to the World Bank as of 2021, only 25.3%
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Revamped Taskforce Set to Deliver a Sustainable Vision for Aviation
(UK Department for Transport and The Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP) The Jet Zero Taskforce will serve as the driving force to make flying a cleaner, greener experience. -- Secretary of State for Transport launches new Jet Zero Taskforce with some of the most senior
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Report Shows US Fuel Economy Hits Record High and CO2 Emissions Reach a Record Low
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA’s 50th Annual Automotive Trends Report shows that all large automotive manufacturers are meeting current GHG standards -- Today, Nov. 25, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its 50th annual Automotive Trends Report, demonstrating that model year 2023
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
India and Norway to Deepen Collaboration on Renewable Energy, Green Hydrogen, and Green Shipping
(Energetica/Fuel Cell Works) India and Norway explore ways to enhance collaboration in renewable energy, green hydrogen, and green shipping during PM Modi's meeting with Norwegian PM Jonas Gahr Store on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. India and
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
COSCO SHIPPING Signs Green Methanol Production MOU with CP Group and Freepoint Commodities
(COSCO Shipping) On November 15, COSCO SHIPPING, CP Group Co., Ltd., and Freepoint Commodities collectively inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the production of green methanol. This partnership aims to capitalize on each party’s strengths, foster greater collaboration, and establish
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Towngas and CPN Sign Green Methanol Distribution MOU to Promote Hong Kong as a Green Port
(Towngas) The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical Company Limited (CPN) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Both parties agreed to establish a long-term partnership to jointly develop domestic and international green
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Synata Bio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synata Bio is a company that utilizes a proprietary technology to convert waste carbon emissions from industrial sources into valuable products. Their system, based on gas fermentation, transforms waste gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen into
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Covercress, GCMBNA, Moolec, and MSU
(US Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently reviewed the following plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they posed an increased plant pest risk as relative to non-modified comparator: Covercress,
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste and PCS to Bring Renewable Solutions to Southeast Asia’s Chemicals Industry
(Neste) Neste will supply renewable Neste RE to PCS in Singapore. PCS will produce essential products, such as ethylene, propylene or butadiene, for customers in various industries. -- Neste and Singapore-based essential chemicals company PCS Pte. Ltd. (“PCS”) have launched a cooperation for
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Firefly Partners with Brazil’s Sanepar on Feedstock
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) British sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) developer Firefly Green Fuels has signed an agreement with Brazil’s largest water and sanitation company Sanepar to increase its access to sustainable feedstock for biofuels production while expanding its footprint into the
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Uruguayan Company to Sell Biofuel to The Netherlands
(Merco Press) Uruguay is to ship to The Netherlands 300 tons of biofuels from ALUR's corn oil distillery in the Capurro neighborhood of Montevideo. These are the first biodiesel productions from distillery corn oils, it was also reported this week. The product
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
COCOBOD Makes Breakthrough in Converting Shea to Biodiesel
by Elizabeth Punsu (B&FT Online) Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), through the Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG), has successfully produced biodiesel from shea butter, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of COCOBOD, Joseph Boahen Aidoo, has said. Speaking at a durbar of chiefs and
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Bunker Fuel Hubs Report Problems with Cashew Nut-Based Biofuel Blends
by Jamey Bergman (Riviera) A Singapore-based fuel testing group has recommended that shipowners avoid cashew nut fuels and blends -- ’Several’ ships in the fuel bunkering hubs of Singapore and Rotterdam have reported operational problems after apparently bunkering fuel blended with Cashew
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras in Talks with Raizen, BP for Partnership in 'Big' Comeback on Ethanol
by Rodrigo Viga Gaier and Fabio Teixeira (Reuters) Brazilian state-run oil company Petrobras is in talks with Raizen (RAIZ4.SA), BP (BP.L), and Inpasa for a possible joint venture in ethanol, two sources told Reuters, as the firm's CEO aims big in a comeback to the
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Supreme Court Decision Upholds Survey Access for Summit Carbon Solutions Pipeline
(Summit Carbon Solutions) Court Decision Supports Progress on Pipeline Project and Infrastructure Advancements Across Iowa -- The Iowa Supreme Court has upheld Summit Carbon Solutions’ ability to conduct land surveys under Iowa Code section 479B.15, allowing the project to continue its careful
November 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Stellantis Line-Up Fully Compatible with Green HVO Fuel
(Stellantis) Full compatibility: All Stellantis cars and light-duty commercial vehicles has been validated for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Diesel use, also known as “green Diesel”; Eco-Friendly Fuel: HVO Diesel offers the same performance as traditional Diesel and is derived from renewable sources, such
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Express and Shell Sign Deal to Drive Sustainable Air Freight at Brussels Airport
(DHL Group) The 1-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kt SAF into Brussels via pipeline to the airport. -- 1-year deal for delivery of 25 kt sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) into Brussels; Expected greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reduction of around 80 kt
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Vision RNG Announces Renewable Natural Gas Agreement at Waste Connections Landfill in Nebraska
(Vision RNG/Business Wire) Vision RNG LLC has signed a 20-year renewable natural gas (RNG) agreement with L.P. Gill, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc. The Jackson, Nebraska project will initially convert 1,200 cubic feet per minute of landfill gas into
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to The Price Companies and US Bio-feedstock Prospects.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a company overview for Price Companies, a wood processing company established in 1965. It emphasizes the company’s proactive focus on sustainable growth by highlighting its innovative practices and commitment to responsible forestry. The
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
MAHLE Awarded Contract from MAN Truck & Bus for Hydrogen-Powered Truck
(MAHLE) MAHLE to supply components for hydrogen engine of “MAN hTGX”, winner of Truck Innovation Award 2025; Series order for around 200 vehicles with first deliveries to customers in 2025; Head of Sales Dr. Roger Busch: “MAHLE solutions deliver performance, efficiency and long
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to Bolster America’s Global Clean Energy Competitiveness and Strengthen Our National Energy Security
(U.S. Department of Energy) Gulf Coast and Midwest Hydrogen Hubs will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Deliver New Economic Opportunities, and Reinforce America’s Clean Manufacturing Boom -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy
November 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Retailers to Offer Discounted Gas Ahead of Thanksgiving: Circle K and Sheetz Will Lower Prices by 40 Cents per Gallon.
(NACS) Sheetz is reducing the price of its Unleaded 88 gas by 40 cents per gallon beginning Tuesday, November 19, through the end of the month, November 30, according to a report from USA Today. USA Today reported the discount will only be
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Drought Causes Challenges for Kansas Ethanol Plant
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The CEO of an ethanol plant in northwest Kansas says 2024 has been a challenging year. Derek Peine is with Western Plains Energy in Oakley. “For us in particular, we suffered another year of drought. So that’s
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA: 1 New SRE Petition Filed, 130 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 21 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. According to EPA, 130
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Trump Selects Brooke Rollins to Be Agriculture Secretary
by y Maegan Vazquez (Washington Post) Rollins runs the America First Policy Institute, which has largely stayed out of the spotlight but has made numerous proposals for the second term. -- President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has picked Brooke Rollins, a former
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Automakers to Trump: Please Require Us to Sell Electric Vehicles
by Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing (New York Times) Three of the nation’s largest automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, are strategizing with other car manufacturers on how to make a delicate request of President-elect Donald J. Trump: Don’t scrap the
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Biomass Industry Awards Nomination DEADLINE March 4, 2025
(Argus Media) The Argus Biomass Industry Awards recognises the thought leadership and key efforts of individuals and companies in tackling climate change and leading by example, to bring sustainability to the forefront of business. Submit your entry today to nominate an
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Agents of Change Youth Fellowship Application DEDLINE December 15, 2024
(Wilson Center) Recognizing the significance of the MENA region when it comes to climate response and the potential for youth leadership in the region to shape a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous future for the world, the Wilson Center is
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Trump Picks Scott Bessent, Financier Who Embraced MAGA, for Treasury
by Jeff Stein (Washington Post) Bessent, who prevailed after an intense lobbying effort by his allies, has emerged over the past year as a trusted Trump adviser -- President-elect Donald Trump on Friday selected hedge fund executive Scott Bessent to be the next
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Study Finds American-Made e-Fuels Could Transform Aviation and Grid Resilience while Halving Emissions
(International Airport Review) A new study reveals that American-made e-fuels, produced using surplus renewable energy and waste CO2, could significantly reduce aviation emissions, enhance grid resilience, and drive economic growth. -- A new paper from the Environmental Defense Fund, Intermittent Production of Electricity-based
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Fischbach, Ways and Means Colleagues Request Input from Stakeholders on Biofuel Tax Policy
(Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07) ) Yesterday, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and several of her colleagues on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released a request for information from relevant stakeholders on biofuel tax policy. Public Law 117-169, enacted in 2022, made significant
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
A Major Turn: Big Oil Bets on Biofuels with More than 40 Projects Planned by Turn of Decade
by Lars Klesse and Kartik Selvaraju (Rystad Energy) Under increasing pressure to decarbonize and shift away from traditional fossil fuels, the world’s leading oil and gas companies are ramping up investments in the biofuels sector. Major players such as BP, Chevron, Shell,
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
EPRI, TVA Complete World's Largest Renewable Diesel-Powered Combustion Turbine Demonstration
(EPRI) EPRI and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced the successful demonstration of renewable diesel as a combustion turbine fuel for power generation. The demonstration---the first U.S. test and the largest conducted in the world---was performed on a 76-megawatt dual-fuel natural
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck for LanzaJet highlights the company’s role in the growing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market. The presentation deck emphasizes the urgent need for SAF due to increased air travel and environmental concerns, presenting SAF
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Georgia Hydrogen Summit --- December 4, 2024 --- Atlanta, GA
Hydrogen is rapidly emerging as a game-changer for policymakers, economic development leaders, and transportation innovators worldwide. It presents incredible opportunities for innovation, growth, and sustainable economic transformation as a clean energy solution. Georgia is now embracing hydrogen’s potential to play
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Sen. Moran Meets with SAF Coalition
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) visited with members of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition in Washington D.C. this week, where he discussed the need for greater legislative efforts to support the production and deployment of SAF in the 119th
November 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Sora Fuel and Emerging Fuels Technology, Inc. Will Collaborate to Accelerate Development of Efficient, Globally Scalable Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Meet Growing Market Demand.
(Sora Fuel/Business Wire) Combination of leading technologies is game changing in the race to decarbonize air travel which accounts for 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 4% of global warming. -- Sora Fuel, a venture-backed startup that produces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using only water,
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
EcoCeres and Euglena Enter into Memorandum of Understanding to Promote Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Usage in Japan
(EcoCeres) EcoCeres Inc.,(EcoCeres) a leading pure-play renewable fuel producer, and Euglena Co., Ltd.,(Euglena) a leading innovative biotechnology company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 18, 2024, to collaborate in promoting the use
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Danish Front-Runners Sign Milestone Agreement to Drive Sustainable Aviation Transformation
(SAS Group) In a landmark move towards a sustainable aviation industry, SAS, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Copenhagen Airport, and Aalborg Airport have signed a collaboration agreement to form a joint and united front, supporting Danish production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF). This partnership
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Private Sector Buyers Drive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Growth Through Strategic Purchases
(Watershed) Through Watershed, companies including BlackRock, Ripple, Samsara Inc., and Block, Inc. are taking steps to address their corporate emissions by purchasing SAFc that will add sustainable aviation fuel directly to Alaska Airlines passenger flights, leading to an estimated 75% reduction
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Sulzer Technology Enabling Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in China
(Sulzer) Sulzer solutions have been selected for high-quality Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production in support of China’s carbon neutrality strategy. Made from renewable feedstocks, SAF meets rigorous aviation performance standards while cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%. The
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Whyalla Set to Take Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
(Government of South Australia) Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Biden's Stricter Fuel-Efficiency Standards
by David Shepardson, Rachael Levy and Chris Kirkham (Reuters) Effort would be similar to Trump policy during first administration; Move aims to satisfy campaign promise to end EV mandate; Automakers find Biden regulations too onerous, source says - President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to target federal
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden Inks Billion-Dollar Climate Deals to Foil Trump Rollbacks
by Benjamin Storrow, Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser (Politico) The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail. ... The Department of Energy is racing to close $25 billion
November 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Federal Agencies Announce New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Implementation Framework to Reduce U.S. Aviation Carbon Emissions
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Implementation Framework Identifies Key Opportunities to Increase Biofuel Production To Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Rural and Agricultural Areas Across America -- An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.
November 20, 2024 Read Full Article
HSBC, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres Partner for Major Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative in Hong Kong
(Cathay Pacific) Tri-party pilot will support Hong Kong’s use of innovative decarbonisation technologies and Hong Kong’s aspiration as a regional SAF hub -- HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and EcoCeres are launching a significant initiative to support the use of sustainable aviation
November 20, 2024 Read Full Article
PM Modi Meets Brazilian President Lula, Reaffirms Cooperation in Energy, Biofuels, Defence
(Economic Times) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with various world leaders, including Brazilian President Lula, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in sectors like energy, defense, and agriculture.
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
China to Launch First Marine Biofuel Export Quotas in 2025 to Support Biodiesel Industry
by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Turn Your Cooking Oil into Biofuel Research at the Gobble Grease Toss --- November 29, 2024 --- Lexington, KY
by Lindsay Travis (University of Kentucky) Lexington residents can help advance biofuel research at the University of Kentucky by recycling used cooking oil at the 15th annual Gobble Grease Toss. The event will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29, at Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit --- March 11-12, 2025 --- San Francisco, CA
Join 2,500 global leaders from agribusinesses, technology giants, food brands, farmers, policymakers, investors, and start-ups for strategic networking, exclusive industry insight and start-up discovery. Scaling Performance-Driven Solutions for Climate & Economy The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco unites more than
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
COP29: UN Approves Article 6.4, Launches Global Carbon Market
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) COP29 has started at a blistering pace with the approval of the Article 6.4 mechanism, laying the foundation for countries to trade carbon emission reductions. Through these trades higher emitting economies will ideally be able to achieve their climate
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Germany Pauses Biofuel Ticket Rollovers to Address Oversupply
by Thomas Washington (S&P Global) Over-compliance with CO2 reductions of 24% in 2022 alone; Industry lobby groups identify certification of imports as problem; Producers across Europe have been struggling -- Germany has put a halt to greenhouse gas emissions ticket rollovers in 2025 and
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals
(North Carolina State University News) ... Lignin, a polymer that makes trees rigid and resistant to degradation, has proven problematic. Now those NC State researchers know why: They’ve identified the specific molecular property of lignin — its methoxy content — that
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
White House Releases Report on Growing U.S. Biomanufacturing Capacity for the American Bioeconomy
(White House) The global bioeconomy is projected to expand at a rapid pace in the coming decade due to advancements in key technology areas, such as the ability to program microbes to act as microscopic factories by manipulating their DNA. The
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Applauds Formation of National Energy Council
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) President-elect Donald Trump on Nov. 15 announced plans to launch the National Energy Council, which aims to oversee a path to “U.S. energy dominance.” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will chair the council. Trump
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
House GOP Tax Writers Seek Industry Input on Biofuel Credits
by Chris Cioffi (Bloomberg Tax) House Republican tax writers are seeking comments from biofuel supply chain stakeholders as existing tax credits near expiration and Treasury guidance on a replacement credit remains outstanding. Guidance on the 45Z credit enacted in the Democrats’ 2022
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
MetGen Integration with NewEnergyBlue Will Create Full Array of Biochemicals Refined from Agricultural Waste
(NewEnergyBlue/PR Newswire) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, and MetGen, the Finnish pioneer in advanced enzymes and lignin fractionization, today began integrating their renewable technologies and business units to vigorously
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
bp and MIGASA Agree to Supply Non-food Industrial Waste to Produce Biofuels at the Castellón Refinery
(bp) -- bp has signed an agreement with the agri-food group MIGASA for the supply of up to 40,000 tonnes per year of non-food industrial waste from vegetable oil for a decade. -- bp will use the biological feedstock to produce
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Corteva Announces Intent to Partner with bp to Develop Low Carbon Intensity Bio-Feedstock for Aviation Fuel Production
(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes
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Biodiesel Credit Program Offers Incentives for Missouri Fleets
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for fleets — the Biodiesel Credit Program. This annual program is reserved for fleet operations located in Missouri that utilize biodiesel blends of B6 or higher. “Missouri biodiesel
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Indigo Ag and Truterra Form ‘Landmark Collaboration’ in Carbon
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After being in the market alongside each other for four years, Truterra will begin offering Indigo Ag carbon programs, and Indigo Ag science will back Truterra’s carbon measurement. -- Today (November 18, 2024), Indigo Ag and Truterra announced
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Chairwoman Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act (Farm Bill)
(Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Monday introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The bill includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, and
November 19, 2024 Read Full Article
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