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Why Is It Taking So Long to Get the Necessary Guidance on the 45Z Tax Credit Program?

•by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) ... There are a few key reasons why guidance on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit program is taking a long time to be issued:

• Complexity of the program: The 45Z credit is a new, technology-neutral credit based on carbon intensity scores, which is more complex than previous biofuel tax credits. Developing the emissions rate tables and carbon intensity scoring methodology is technically challenging.

• Interagency coordination: The Treasury Department and IRS need to coordinate with other agencies like the Department of Energy to develop the emissions rate tables and carbon intensity methodologies.

• Stakeholder input: The government is likely taking time to gather and incorporate input from various industry stakeholders on how to structure and implement the credit.

• Technical details: Determining specifics like eligible fuels, feedstocks, and how to calculate and verify carbon intensity scores requires careful consideration.

• Transition from existing credits: The 45Z credit will replace several existing biofuel credits in 2025, so the transition needs to be carefully managed.

• Limited resources: The Treasury and IRS have been working on implementing many new tax provisions from recent legislation, potentially straining their resources.

• Desire for accuracy: Given the credit's importance for clean fuel investment, the government likely wants to ensure the guidance is comprehensive and accurate before releasing it.

• Impact of delay. The lack of full guidance is causing uncertainty for fuel producers trying to plan investments and production for when the credit takes effect in 2025. However, the government has issued some initial guidance on registration requirements to help producers prepare.

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit differs from previous fuel production credits in several ways:

• Technology-neutral approach: Unlike previous credits that targeted specific types of fuels, the 45Z credit is technology-neutral and applies to any transportation fuel that meets the emissions reduction criteria.

• Carbon intensity-based: The credit amount is calculated based on the fuel's carbon intensity score, rather than a flat rate per gallon. Fuels with lower emissions receive a larger credit.

• Producer credit vs blender credit: The 45Z credit goes to the fuel producer, whereas some previous credits like the $1/gallon biodiesel tax credit went to fuel blenders.

• Emissions rate requirement: To qualify, fuels must have an emissions rate no greater than 50 kg of CO2e per mmBTU.

• Registration requirement: Producers must be registered with the IRS before claiming the credit, which is a new requirement.

• Limited duration: The 45Z credit is currently set to apply only to fuels produced from 2025-2027, whereas some previous credits were repeatedly extended.

• Replaces multiple credits: The 45Z credit will replace several existing fuel credits that are set to expire, including those for biodiesel, renewable diesel, and alternative fuels.

• Potentially larger credit amounts: For fuels meeting certain labor requirements, the credit could be up to $1.75 per gallon for sustainable aviation fuel or $1.00 per gallon for other fuels, which is potentially higher than some previous credits.

The 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit has several important implications for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production:

• Incentivizes SAF production: The 45Z credit provides a significant financial incentive for producers to manufacture SAF, with a maximum credit of $1.75 per gallon for aviation fuels that meet certain requirements.

• Technology-neutral approach: Unlike previous credits that targeted specific fuel types, the 45Z credit is technology-neutral. This means any SAF that meets the emissions reduction criteria can qualify, potentially spurring innovation in SAF production methods.

• Carbon intensity-based: The credit amount is calculated based on the fuel's carbon intensity score. SAF with lower emissions receives a larger credit, encouraging producers to minimize the carbon footprint of their production processes.

• Replaces previous credits: The 45Z credit will replace several existing fuel credits set to expire, including the current sustainable aviation fuel credit (Section 40B).

• Registration requirement: SAF producers must register with the IRS before claiming the credit, which is a new requirement compared to previous fuel credits.

• Emissions reduction threshold: To qualify for the credit, SAF must have an emissions rate no greater than 50 kg of CO2e per mmBTU.

• Potential for higher credit amounts: For SAF meeting certain labor requirements, the credit could be up to $1.75 per gallon, which is potentially higher than some previous credits.

• Uncertainty due to delayed guidance: The lack of final guidance on how to calculate carbon intensity scores is causing uncertainty for SAF producers and potentially delaying investments in new production facilities.

• Impact on feedstock choices: The credit may influence which feedstocks are used for SAF production, depending on how carbon intensity is calculated for different agricultural inputs.

• Transition period: The shift from the current SAF credit (Section 40B) to the new 45Z credit in 2025 is creating some challenges for producers in planning future production and sales. READ MORE

California Can Reduce Gasoline Prices by Adopting E-15 Ethanol Blend

(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX), a California renewable fuels producer, today called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from motor vehicles. California stands alone among the 50 states in not adopting a 15% blend of fuel ethanol. The US EPA approved E-15 for use in light duty vehicles in 2011, and 49 other states have adopted a 15% ethanol blend. California still mandates a 90% petroleum blend in every gallon of gasoline.

In response to Governor Newsom calling a special session of the state legislature, the State Assembly is currently holding hearings regarding the need for lower fuel prices in California. An obvious solution is to allow consumers to purchase lower cost, cleaner burning, domestically produced renewable fuel instead of mandating higher cost, polluting imported petroleum fuel.

A recent study by UC Berkeley and US Naval Academy economists found that allowing an E-15 blend could save California drivers $2.7 billion at the pump annually, which translates into approximately $0.20 per gallon every time a motorist fuels their car.

A typical California household would save about $200 per year on gasoline expenses, and for many lower income residents of the Golden State, that money could be spent on items like childcare, groceries, or prescription medications.

Moving to an E-15 blend would have an immediate impact on California’s environment as ethanol is derived from renewable sources and emits 46% fewer air pollutants than gasoline. According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, the US transportation sector accounts for 27 percent of US greenhouse gas emissions. Increasing California’s ethanol blend would reduce emissions and likely reduce gasoline usage in the state, while providing an immediate and measurable benefit to the state’s ambitious goal of reaching net carbon neutrality by the year 2045.

A study commissioned by CARB found that adopting E-15 in the state could cut emissions of tailpipe pollutants such as particulate matter and carbon monoxide, which cause air quality and human health problems.

“As the transition to EV’s and other zero tailpipe emission vehicles take place over the next decade, California should adopt every tool available – today – to expedite the reduction of harmful fossil fuel emissions,” said Eric McAfee, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis, Inc. “The most immediate cost-saving and environmentally beneficial step the state can take is the implementation of E-15,” added McAfee.

The adoption of E15 supports the broader goals outlined in California’s climate action plans, which include reducing dependence on fossil fuels, decreasing air pollution, and promoting the use of renewable energy. By transitioning to E15, California can make substantial progress in achieving these goals.

The steps required to allow an E-15 blend in California have been conducted, including source testing and on-road testing. Billions of miles have been driven on E-15 across the United States since 2011. CARB can adopt new rules that will allow E-15 to be sold in California as soon as 2025.

“We applaud Governor Newsom’s focus on the chronic problem of high gas prices in California, and we urge the state legislature’s special session to call on CARB to implement E-15,” said McAfee.

About Aemetis

Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Aemetis is a renewable natural gas, renewable fuel and biochemicals company focused on the operation, acquisition, development and commercialization of innovative technologies that replace petroleum-based products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Founded in 2006, Aemetis is operating and actively expanding a California biogas digester network and pipeline system to convert dairy waste gas into Renewable Natural Gas. Aemetis owns and operates a 65 million gallon per year ethanol production facility in California’s Central Valley near Modesto that supplies about 80 dairies with animal feed. Aemetis owns and operates a 60 million gallon per year production facility on the East Coast of India producing high quality distilled biodiesel and refined glycerin for customers in India and Europe. Aemetis is developing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel fuel biorefinery in California to utilize renewable hydrogen, hydroelectric power, and renewable oils to produce low carbon intensity renewable jet and diesel fuel. For additional information about Aemetis, please visit www.aemetis.com. READ MORE

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Excerpt from Politico Pro: It will also consider a new bill from Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris, chair of the special-session Petroleum Gasoline and Supply Committee, that would require the California Air Resources Board to complete its review of whether drivers should be allowed to use gasoline that has a higher percentage of ethanol by the end of 2025. She introduced that bill Tuesday as ABX2-9.

“We must explore all options, including looking at gasoline blends that could reduce prices and emissions,” Petrie-Norris said in a statement. READ MORE

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Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel to Collaborate in Rauma, Finland

(Fortum) Norwegian e-fuel company Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum have agreed to reserve a 14-hectare area for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF) plant at the Port of Rauma in Finland. This is Norsk e-Fuel's first project outside Norway and is part

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Trade Group Welcomes Norway’s Proposal to Reduce Biodiesel Tax

(Drivkraft Norge/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Norwegian trade association Drivkraft Norge, which represents energy and fuel companies, announced Oct. 7 that it is satisfied the government of Norway is now proposing to reduce the road-use fee on biodiesel for 2025. Changes in the

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Clariant Signs MOU with DS Dansuk on Tonsil™ RNF Production for HVO/SAF

(Clariant) • MOU signing ceremony held with customer DS Dansuk to mark the commissioning of production of the adsorbents at Clariant’s Pohang site in Korea New dedicated production line for Tonsil RNF series, a high-performing adsorbent crucial for HVO/SAF production from used

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TNO Begins Yearlong Test of Biodiesel Blends in Dutch Inland-Shipping Sector

(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with

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The Renaissance of Anaerobic Digestion

by Alexandra Arndt (Digester Doc/Biomass Magazine) Scientific advances of the past decade are ushering anaerobic digestion (AD) into a new era in which the technology can deliver more than just biogas, unlocking unprecedented efficiencies in clean energy production, revolutionizing environmental impact

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RIN Generation Under the Alternative Measurement Protocol

by James Jones (QED/Biomass Magazine) ... Understandably, the entire system hinges on RINs not being logged or counted incorrectly, which many industry stakeholders have highlighted as a potential issue. A Double-Edged Sword It is for this very reason that an adjacent piece of

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: According to Plan

by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Doubling in attendance from its debut in 2023, the North American SAF Conference & Expo drew over 500 industry stakeholders to discuss progress and double down on initiatives to reach the near- and long-term goals of

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North American RNG Surpasses 400 Operational Facilities

(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) announces a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap

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IndianOil, EverEnviro Join Hands for Biofuel Push with 50:50 JV

(Economic Times Energy World) The agreement was signed by Santanu Gupta, Executive Director (Alternative Energy), IndianOil, and Mahesh Girdhar, MD & CEO of EverEnviro, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The joint venture will work towards setting up

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Norway Datacenter Dumps Diesel Diet, Goes Veggie with Biofuel Backup

by Dan Robinson (The Register) Operator Stack Infrastructure is committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions from its facilities -- Datacenter operator Stack Infrastructure has joined the ranks of companies switching to biofuel for its backup power source in a bid to offset

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Gadkari Reviews Industry’s Preparedness for Launch of Ethanol and Flex Fuel Vehicles

by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol

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Malaysia Bourse Mulls Used Cooking Oil Futures Amid Biofuel Demand

(Business Times/Bloomberg) It plans to offer a US dollar-denominated contract in lots of 25 tonnes -- Bursa Malaysia has been considering a launch of futures contract for used cooking oil, amid a growing demand for it as a biofuel feedstock. The exchange –

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Repsol Supplies Bio-LNG to Brittany Ferries for the First Time in Spain

(Repsol) - This is the first test of its kind for the two companies, consisting of the supply of three truck-loads, totalling 60 tons of bio-LNG to be used in Brittany Ferries LNG-fuelled vessels. It is the first supply of its kind

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India Eyes Higher Ethanol Blend Post-2025 Mandate

by Samyak Pandey (Reuters) India plans to raise ethanol blend above 20%; The program saved costs and reduced emissions while benefiting sugar industry; Bioenergy remain key for India's clean energy transition. -- The Indian government has begun discussions to develop a post-2025

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Process Intensification in the Supply Chain

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to utilize post-harvest physiology and chemistry tools during long-term storage and queuing to positively impact downstream processes through reduced chemical and energy input. They aim to enhance anatomical fractionation,

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Green Hydrogen Far Pricier than Projected

by David Trilling (The Harvard Gazette) Prices for hydrogen produced with clean energy will remain high, Harvard researchers demonstrate in the journal Joule, but the fuel may remain the only way to decarbonize some sectors. Green hydrogen is often touted as the

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Low-cost Biodiesel Can Help to Tackle Climate Change, Pollution

by Johra Said Ali (The Standard) ... Throughout its lifecycle, biodiesel can save CO2 emissions by up to 78 per cent when compared to petroleum fuel. Biodiesel not only reduces CO2 emissions but also the production of dangerous greenhouse gases such as

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What's Really in Your Tank? Ireland to Raise Concerns about Fraudulent Biofuel with EU Ministers

by Valerie Flynn (The Journal) The government will raise concern over palm oil waste-based biofuel, as its use here soars. -- As reported by The Journal last month, a 24% increase in biofuel use in Ireland last year was largely met with an additional

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Host Country Agreement Signed between India and the Global Biofuels Alliance

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Tidewater Unveils Biodiesel Facility in Pasco with USDA Grant

by Thomas Metcalf (Fox 41) Tidewater Transportation and Terminals celebrated a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new full-service biofuel and renewable diesel distribution facility. The facility in Pasco will play a key role in the region’s shift towards cleaner energy

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New Brand Name for Slurry and Digestate Treatment from WELTEC BIOPOWER: “Kumac” Becomes ”WELTEC BLUE WATER”

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Denmark Postpones Green Hydrogen Transmission Roll-out to Germany to 2031

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Japanese Group Partners with Australian State on Biofuel for Jets

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Uniper Supplies Green Power to Help Major International Industrial Gas Producer to Transform Its Energy Transition

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to PEM CO2 Electrolyzer Scale-up

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Use of Biofuels May Accelerate Emissions Reduction Targets

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Emerging Science of Anaerobic Digestion Webinar Series --- November 12 and December 10, 2024 --- ONLINE

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VTTI and Connex Intend to Develop Renewable Feedstock Pretreatment Facility in Amsterdam

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Geo and GIZ Sign Partnership to Develop SAF from Biogas in Brazil

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Electrolyzers for CO2 Conversion from BioSources

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers have initiated a project to develop electrolyzers that can convert CO2 from biorefineries to produce useful products, and save the cost of air capture. Yet, research still has not been done on testing with CO2

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Fueling the Future! ???? Reminder to Register for the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Virtual Workshop --- October 17, 2024 --- ONLINE

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Bio Capital Partners with Adnams to Advance Suffolk’s Sustainability with Rebuild of Anaerobic Digestion Facility

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Iowa Announces Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants

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Commission Strengthens Support for EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation and Proposes Extra 12 Months of Phasing-in Time, Responding to Calls by Global Partners

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Flight Path to the Future: The UK SAF Mandate

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October 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Argonne Technology Converts Waste Streams into Biofuel that Dramatically Reduces Carbon Emissions from Jets

by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Technology uses wastewater from breweries and dairy farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% -- New Argonne technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. -- ... Now

October 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Ameresco, Republic Services and PG&E Celebrate the Opening of California's Largest Landfill Gas to Renewable Natural Gas Plant

(Ameresco) This First-of-its-kind 11.7Mwe Energy Asset plant in the U.S. will be powered by co-located LFG-to-Electric Plant; Facility is designed to reduce 62,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually while increasing energy resiliency and supporting California’s renewable energy and decarbonization goals

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Department of Energy's Agile BioFoundry and ABPDU Partner with Industrial Microbes to Successfully Scale Up Bio-Based Process

by Gayle Bentley (U.S. Department of Energy) Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Agile BioFoundry (ABF) and Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit (ABPDU), have successfully scaled up a bio-based process that converts ethanol into a valuable precursor for consumer products, such as

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Grupo Potencial Invests $548M in Biofuel Projects

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Grupo Potencial announced an investment of R$3 billion in biofuel projects, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The announcement was made Tuesday during the signing ceremony of the Fuel of

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Honeywell and SGP BioEnergy to Develop Plant-Based Biochemicals, Reducing Industry’s Reliance on Fossil Fuels

(Honeywell) Honeywell technology will use second-generation feedstock to advance biochemical production; SGP BioEnergy will be the first company to use and scale the new technology -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and SGP BioEnergy today announced they are working together to develop new, scalable

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Polymer Products from Lignin

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, lignin from pulp and paper is converted to polymer products through sulfonation. An industry goal, and the goal of this Ingevity / USC / Sandia project, is commercial products from lignin that provide 20% reduction

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Airbus and the Philippines to Launch SAF Feasibility Study

(Mindanao Times) Airbus and the Philippines’ Department of Transport, Department of Energy and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, have jointly announced the launch of a study exploring the development of Philippines’ sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem. This follows the establishment

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

India Has Potential to Produce 8-10 mn Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2040: Report

(PSU Watch/PTI) According to a report by Deloitte India, India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2040 -- India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2040,

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Four of UK’s Biggest Airports Pledge to ‘Back British SAF’

by Chloe Greenbank (Aerospace Global News) Four of UK's biggest airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted, pledge to Back British SAF -- Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports are leading the charge for a new campaign to scale domestic sustainable aviation

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Cepsa, a Pioneering Supplier of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the Canary Islands

(Cepsa) - The energy company has already made SAF available at the Tenerife North and Gran Canaria airports, and will be expanding availability of this product at the rest of the archipelago’s main airports in the coming weeks - The company is

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Leveraging on Its Proprietary Technologies NEXTCHEM Signs an Agreement with KazMunaiGas-Aero to Cooperate in the Development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan

(Group Maire) During the Forum Kazakhstan-Italy being held in Milan from 7 to 9 October, NEXTCHEM and KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG AERO) have signed an agreement to collaborate on advancing energy transition initiatives, leveraging on NEXTCHEM’s proprietary technology portfolio and process engineering capabilities. These initiatives aim at contributing to

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Scottish Airports Back Call for Eco-jet Fuel Facility

(Aberdeen Business News) Scotland's largest airports are supporting a movement to establish green fuel production facilities at Grangemouth and St Fergus, which could lead to the creation of thousands of new employment opportunities. A coalition known as Rise, which includes several of

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Daybreak Oct. 8: White House Hosts Farm Groups, Ag Leaders

by Lydia Johnson, Steve Davies, Noah Wicks, and Rebekah Alvey (Agri-Pulse) USDA and the White House will host selected farm groups for meetings today (October 8, 2024) with government officials to discuss the Biden administration’s key ag and rural investments. The “Farmers

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

USDA Awards REAP Grants to 3 Ethanol Producers

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 3 awarded $104 million in loans and grants to more than 300 clean energy projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. Projects under development at three ethanol plants were among

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Agricultural Policy, Production Supply and Demand Headline First Export Exchange 2024 Sessions

(U.S. Grains Council) Export Exchange 2024 began today in Fort Worth, Texas, where the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), partnering with Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), welcomed nearly 500 guests including international buyers and domestic U.S. value chain stakeholders

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Harris Courts Trump’s Base as Battle for Rural Vote Heats Up

by Kim Chipman, Miranda Davis, and Isis Almeida (Bloomberg) ... Biofuels Boom -- Democrats are turning Trump’s threat to repeal the IRA into a talking point. Biden’s landmark climate legislation is expected to give a boost to corn and soybean growers, with

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Iowa Supreme Court Hears Landowner Case against Summit Pipeline Survey

by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Affected landowners and pipeline opposers protest at Capitol --Iowa Supreme Court justices and an uncommonly large audience heard oral arguments Tuesday on the constitutionality of an Iowa law that allows a carbon pipeline company to

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

In the Meantime…. Common Ground Discovered at the MCEC Summit

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) It’s clear to most that large planes won’t be powered by electricity for a long time, thus research, development, production and use of sustainable fuels for aviation generally has investment and policy support around

October 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Braskem Collaborates with the University of British Columbia to Develop Technology for Producing Methanol from CO2

(Braskem) The company is funding a one-year project aimed at developing a viable technological route for future industrial implementation -- Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global

October 07, 2024 Read Full Article

Pertamina NRE Group and Genvia Sign MoU on Advanced Green Hydrogen Production Technology

(Pertamina) PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (“Pertamina NRE”), PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (“PGE”), and Genvia have signed memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing green hydrogen production through the integration of advanced solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEL) technology with geothermal heat

October 07, 2024 Read Full Article

SEC’s Watered-Down Climate Rule and How it Affects You

by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision/Biofuels Digest) The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently finalized a climate disclosure rule that has sparked intense debate across political, corporate, and environmental spheres. Initially expected to align with the stringent climate regulations of the European Union, the SEC’s

October 07, 2024 Read Full Article

EIA Now Publishes Additional U.S. Biofuel and Distillate Forecasts

by Jimmy Troderman, Alex de Keyserling (U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration) Biofuels are making up an increasing share of total distillate fuel oil consumed in the United States. Beginning in the September 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we began publishing forecasts for several new series

October 07, 2024 Read Full Article

Second Notice of Public Availability of Modified Text and Availability of Additional Documents and/or Information Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard Amendments Public Hearing --- November 8, 2024 ---

(California Air Resources Board) Public Hearing Date: November 8, 2024 Public Availability Date: October 1, 2024 Deadline for Public Comment: October 16, 2024 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff has determined that additional modifications are appropriate for the proposed

October 07, 2024 Read Full Article

European Airlines Outpace US Carriers on Cleaner Jet Fuel

by Ben Elgin (BNN Bloomberg) In the quest to shrink the outsized climate impact of air travel, airlines across the globe have vowed to consume vast quantities of greener jet fuel. But most airlines are lagging far behind their pledges, according

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Asian Countries Agree to Establish Sustainable Fuel Supply Chain with a Focus on Biofuels

by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Agreement between Indonesian and Japanese companies for SAF derived from coconut oil; Toyota Tsusho and Pertamina to develop biofuels and green hydrogen -- Japan, Australia, and nine Southeast Asian countries have agreed to establish an extensive Asian supply

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

So Much for the End of The Cold War

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) Do we laugh or cry when we hear the president of the American Petroleum Institute (API) say the “Cold War” between ethanol and oil is over as the two industries are

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Caledonia County, Vermont Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass

(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ Rating to lead innovation and business growth in northern Vermont --Do North, Forestry Accelerator, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Caledonia County, Vermont. Caledonia County’s

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Makes up to $7.7 Billion Available for Climate-Smart Practices on Agricultural Lands as Part of Investing in America Agenda DEADLINES varied

(US Department of Agriculture) USDA Provides Historic Investments for Working Lands through Inflation Reduction Act and Farm Bill -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today (October 2, 2024) announced up to $7.7 billion in assistance for fiscal year 2025 to help

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE: Renewable Diesel Jobs up 7.3% in 2023

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 28 released its annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER), reporting that employment in the renewable diesel sector grew by an impressive 7.3% last year, the fastest growth rate

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Converting Methane Emissions from Dairy Farms to Biogas Could Save More than £400m a Year in Fuel Costs

(University of East Anglia) New research has found methane emissions from slurry stores on dairy farms may be up to five times greater than official statistics suggest - and highlights the huge potential for turning them into a renewable energy source. The study shows

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Solstad Offshore Introducing Renewable Biodiesel

(Solstad) Solstad now offers certified renewable biodiesel to its clients to decarbonize existing offshore vessels in the transition period towards zero-emission technologies in the future. This initiative is part of Solstad’s strategy to decrease its environmental footprint. In a significant step towards

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Aemetis Biogas Completes Initial Construction Phase of Multi-Dairy Digester

(Aemetis) Biogas production of over 200,000 MMBtu per year scheduled to begin by year-end 2024 -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on low and negative carbon intensity products, announced today that its Aemetis Biogas

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Production of Bioproducts from Electrochemically-Generated C1 Intermediates

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) CO2 Electrolysis + Gas Fermentation: a CO2 to Chemicals Platform, that’s the goal of this Argonne National Lab, LanzaTech and Dioxide Materials, project. It aims for room Temperature CO2 electrolysis (Anion Exchange Membrane based technology), and

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Tunisia Unveils Ambitious Strategy To Become A Global Leader In Green Hydrogen Production

by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) Tunisia has unveiled an ambitious national strategy aimed at transforming the country into a global leader in green hydrogen production. The North African nation, blessed with abundant solar and wind resources, is poised to leverage these

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

GeoPura Closes Landmark Debt Funding Round, Pioneering Green Hydrogen Finance in the UK

(GeoPura) £22 Million Raised to Propel Hydrogen Generator Fleet Expansion and Global Deployment -- Key highlights: First major asset-backed debt funding announcement for a green hydrogen business in the UK: GeoPura’s debt raise sets a significant precedent in the green hydrogen sector Long-Term Funding Support

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Vale and Green Energy Park Partner to Develop Green Hydrogen Supply Chain in Brazil for Future Mega Hub

(Vale and Green Energy Park/Business Wire) Vale and Green Energy Park (GEP), an integrated European hydrogen company, have joined forces to deliver decarbonization solutions for the global steel sector. Through this partnership the companies will work on feasibility studies to develop

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

BASF Launches xarvio BIOENERGY in the US to Help Lower the CI of Corn Grown for Ethanol Production

(BASF/Ethanol Producer Magazine) BASF has launched xarvio BIOENERGY, an innovative low carbon intensity crops program that lowers, tracks and documents CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production in the U.S. Xarvio BIOENERGY offers the biofuel production supply chain - growers, retail agronomists

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Toyota Maps Out When Its ICE Age Will End in America

by Craig Trudell (Bloomberg) ... “In the US, there is a decision being made now — and I’m not a part of it — as to whether to stop making pure ICE for the US market,” Gill Pratt, Toyota’s chief

October 04, 2024 Read Full Article

White House OSTP: ‘Whether Harris or Trump, Biomanufacturing Is Bipartisan’

by Dan Stanton (BioProcess International) A President Biden Executive Order supporting homegrown biomanufacturing will remain in place whoever wins in November, White House OSTP assistant director Sarah Glaven told Biotech Week Boston delegates. -- Triggered in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, which