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Accelerating the Transition to a Green Future: Ethanol-Blended Fuels and Electric Vehicles
by Tushar Chhabhaya (Aarya Automobiles/The News Motion/Times of India) ... Two technologies have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future of mobility: ethanol-blended fuels and electric vehicles. As we navigate the challenges of climate change and resource depletion, these two paths hold the promise of steering us toward a greener, more sustainable tomorrow. India, in particular, has recognised the potential of these technologies, as evidenced by recent developments and initiatives in the biofuel industry.
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India, like many other nations, is grappling with the dual challenge of meeting energy demands while curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Biofuels, derived from renewable organic materials, have emerged as a key solution. Recent initiatives in India, such as the launch of the Global Biofuel Alliance at the G20 summit, demonstrate the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy strategies. But what makes biofuels, particularly ethanol, a game changer?
Firstly, ethanol is a cleaner-burning alternative to traditional fossil fuels. When blended with gasoline, it significantly reduces emissions of harmful pollutants, including carbon monoxide and particulate matter. This cleaner combustion not only contributes to improved air quality but also aligns with global efforts to combat climate change.
Secondly, ethanol production can provide economic opportunities, especially in rural areas. India has a unique agrarian profile because of which, bioenergy has good potential in the country.
India’s biofuel industry has the potential to create jobs, stimulate rural economies, and reduce the country’s dependence on imported fossil fuels. The cultivation of biofuel feedstocks, such as sugarcane and corn, can become a lucrative source of income for farmers.
According to Economic Times, India has already achieved ethanol blending of 10% in June, 2022 and will achieve 20% by 2025-26. This is significantly going to help farmers by preventing agricultural waste burning and keeping organic waste in landfills.
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To accelerate the transition to a green future, it’s essential to recognise the synergy between ethanol-blended fuels and EVs. While EVs are rising, internal combustion engine vehicles will continue to be a significant part of our transportation landscape in the coming years. Ethanol-blended fuels, such as E10 which is 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, can play a crucial role in reducing the emissions from these vehicles.
Ethanol can also be used in plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) as a range extender. PHEVs combine an internal combustion engine with an electric motor and a battery. Ethanol can be used in PHEVs to extend their electric-only range, thus reducing their overall carbon footprint.
The Path Forward for India
India’s commitment to the biofuel industry, exemplified by the Global Biofuel Alliance and the Bio-Energy Summit 2023, is commendable. However, to realise the full potential of ethanol-blended fuels and EVs, a comprehensive approach is required.
Firstly, investment in research and development is crucial. Advancements in biofuel production methods and battery technology can make these technologies even more efficient and cost-effective.
Secondly, infrastructure development is important. Expanding the network of charging stations for EVs and ensuring the availability of ethanol-blended fuels across the country will encourage their adoption.
Lastly, public awareness and incentives are needed to drive consumer acceptance. Government policies that provide incentives for the production and purchase of biofuels and EVs can significantly boost their adoption rates.
In conclusion, the path to a green future lies in a harmonious blend of ethanol-blended fuels and electric vehicles.
These technologies represent not just environmental solutions but economic opportunities as well. India’s recent initiatives in the biofuel industry are a step in the right direction, but sustained efforts and investments are needed to accelerate this transition. As we deal with the challenges of the 21st century, embracing these green alternatives will not only secure our energy future but also leave a healthier planet for the generations to come. READ MORE
Advanced Biofuels USA Ideas on Agricultural Policy and the Farm Bill
(Advanced Biofuels USA) As Congress begins work on the upcoming Farm Bill, Advanced Biofuels USA is well aware of the fiscal restraints that might not allow for increased funding levels for renewable energy or crop development R&D at Land Grant Schools, USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) laboratories, or small R&D businesses unless innovative programming approaches are developed.
These constraints come at an unfortunate time as there are significant technical hurdles that need to be overcome to meet the CO2 reduction goals established by the 2021 Government-Wide Sustainable Aviation Fuels Grand Challenge and provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L.117-169). These goals include producing 3 billion gallons/year by 2030 and 35 billion gallons/year by 2050 of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF).
We hope these goals can be met by refocusing available Farm Bill funds on the early stages of development of innovative low-cost, low-carbon emitting SAF and related fuels. These initiatives should include:
• Developing improved biomass conversion systems, enzymes, and fermentation organisms,
• Developing and improving cost-efficient biomass and dual use crops,
• Assisting start-up businesses and innovative projects through the “Funding Valley of Death” to the prototype stage.
All of these initiatives are relatively low-budget, especially in comparison to the late-stage funding of commercial projects that, if decent economics are shown, have other private/public funding options.
We would like to recommend several project approaches that are relatively inexpensive but offer good “bang for the buck” opportunities to meet these goals.
- Increase ARS Biomass Hydrolysis and Fermentation Bacterial Research
At present, very good USDA/ARS alcohol fermentation bacteria such as FBR4 are over twenty years old. But, because of funding deficiencies, ARS Bioenergy researchers have not been able to address commercial deficiencies or develop more efficient genes and microorganisms that would lower biofuel production costs. New multi-year ARS projects should be instituted at current ARS Bioenergy laboratories. These projects should include co-operative initiatives with Land Grant institutions and small businesses.
- Develop New Low-Cost Biofuel/Bioproduct Crops and Pathways at 1890 Land Grant/HBCU Institutions
The 1890 Land-Grant HBCU institutions have a unique connection to rural communities and ecosystems. The great George Washington Carver did his research at one such institution. They could be the start of new sustainable agriculture revolution based on environmentally sound crops that have unique cell wall structures that favor bioconversion and additional value-added uses.
- Re-Imagine the SBIR/STTR Program as a 1st Stage Venture Capital Program
Phase I SBIRs should be thought of as a very cost-effective way to test new ideas. As venture entrepreneurs will tell you, learning from failures is as important as achieving success at this stage of R&D. Stopping investments at $170,000 (current Phase I funding level) is considerably less expensive than using the concurrent R&D and production approach (often used by DOD and DOE) where millions are spent to evaluate approaches which turn out to be bad ideas. To double the number of SBIR ideas being tested would not be a major expenditure. For example, the FY 2023 USDA-NIFA-SBIR budget was $13 million. An additional $23 million, to double the number of grants and cover inflation (see #4), is insignificant in comparison to overall Farm Bill appropriations.
4. Index USDA Grant Programs to Inflation Rates
Simply put, USDA research grants do not pay for the level of research and accomplishment that was envisioned when the budget levels were first set, often two decades ago. USDA Research Grant awards should be increased to reflect cost increases since those levels were set. From that baseline, awards should be periodically increased to reflect inflation rates of equipment, supplies, and personnel costs. A recent article in the respected journal Nature (1/19/2023) compared 2023 prices with those in 2018 finding 30% to 90% increases for common laboratory supplies and equipment. Personnel costs have been rising at a similar rate as universities have been raising student compensation to acceptable economic levels.
In addition to these programming suggestions, we have identified two policy issues whose revision could significantly improve the rural agricultural economy.
- Hemp Should be Removed from the Schedule 1 Controlled Substance List
Inclusion of hemp positive provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill led to the rebirth of a national hemp industry. As a result, recent research has found hemp biomass to be uniquely suited to biofuel production. With THC legalization now having bi-partisan support and the number of states legalizing it increasing, removal of hemp from the Federal Schedule 1 Controlled Substance List would be a great benefit to all in the agricultural industry. First, it would remove the confusion that exists at the state enforcement level, especially for growers focusing on low THC content. Second, it would be beneficial for innovative growers and processors attempting to fund non-THC hemp biomass for sustainable, low CO2 producing biofuels and bioproducts.
2. “Near Shore” Sustainable Feedstock and Technology Transfer Agreements Should be Negotiated with Central and South American Governments
Increasing efforts by China to build relations with countries outside of Asia have led to increased economic assistance and trade agreements by that country in South America that could be to our disadvantage. Increased costs and disruptions during the Covid pandemic have also showed that current long-distance supply-chains in many cases are not cost effective or efficient.
“Near Shore” (Nearshoring and Renewable Energy, Wilson Center, October 2022) agriculture technology and supply agreements with our friends and allies throughout South and Central America could reduce renewable energy supply-chain costs and strengthen the bonds between the US and those countries. Under these agreements, agriculture technologies could be shared with Central and South American countries. Mutual economic benefits would be produced, similar to those achieved by Canadian, Mexican, and US automotive industries under NAFTA.
On behalf of Advance Biofuels USA and growers and processors in the biofuel/bioproduct industry we look forward to working with members of Congress on agricultural policies. PDF
SAF Modeling Debate Isn’t Really about “GREET vs. ICAO.” It’s about Current Data vs. Old Data.
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Last year’s Inflation Reduction Act created tax credits meant to stimulate the production and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a critical tool in the aviation sector’s decarbonization strategy.
To qualify for the tax credits, SAF must reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% compared to conventional jet fuel. SAF that achieves the minimum 50% reduction earns a tax credit worth $1.25 per gallon. The value of the credit increases as the carbon intensity of the SAF decreases, topping out at $1.75 per gallon for SAF that has net-zero or carbon-negative emissions. For the purposes of estimating the carbon intensity of different SAF options, Congress directed the U.S. Treasury to use the methodology established by the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) or a “similar methodology.”
RFA and many other stakeholders (including airlines, SAF producers, farm groups, members of Congress and university researchers) have argued that Treasury should recognize the Department of Energy’s GREET model as a “similar methodology” for the purposes of determining SAF carbon intensity (and, thus, tax credit values). Meanwhile, some in the environmental community are pushing the Treasury to require that the ICAO methodology be used exclusively.
Those environmental groups have attempted to label our advocacy on SAF modeling as some kind of behind-the-scenes, clandestine lobbying effort to purportedly “weaken” SAF standards. Nothing could be further from the truth.
We support using the DOE GREET model because it would strengthen the credibility, transparency, and scientific robustness of the SAF tax credit program. Period. In addition, Congress required the use of DOE GREET for estimating the carbon intensity (and tax credit values) for non-aviation fuels under separate provisions on the IRA. Why should Treasury use different rules (and different methodologies) for different fuels, when Congress gave it the authority to harmonize the approach?
In any case, the SAF modeling debate has been mired by confusion and purposeful misdirection about the actual differences between the DOE GREET methodology and the ICAO methodology.
The truth is, DOE’s GREET isn’t just a “similar methodology” to ICAO…it’s really the “same methodology.” The two approaches aren’t all that different. Both use the GREET model to assess direct supply chain emissions, and both rely on Purdue University’s GTAP model to analyze potential land use change scenarios.
So, if DOE GREET and ICAO are generally using the same approach and modeling tools, why are their carbon intensity results for certain SAF options (like corn ethanol-to-jet) so much different?
The answer is simple: One methodology (DOE GREET) uses the most up-to-date data and assumptions regarding crop and biofuel production, while the other (ICAO) uses grossly outdated information and faulty assumptions.
In fact, for its estimates of emissions related to corn and ethanol production, ICAO uses a version of the GREET model from 2012 (ICAO also relies on European crop and ethanol production data from the 2006-2012 timeframe). DOE has publicly released no fewer than 13 updated or revised versions of GREET since 2012, which begs the question: why is ICAO still using an obsolete GREET model version from 11 years ago?
For estimating hypothetical land use change (LUC) emissions, ICAO uses Purdue’s GTAP-BIO model. This is the same model that is integrated with the DOE GREET model for assessing LUC scenarios. Again, the big difference between DOE GREET and ICAO on LUC emissions estimates is not the model used; rather, it’s the data and assumptions plugged into the model. ICAO uses land use change “emissions factors” and elasticities developed in 2014 by U.C. Berkeley and the California Air Resources Board. Meanwhile, the DOE GREET team uses emissions factors from a module called “CCLUB” (developed by scientists at Northwestern University, Argonne National Lab, and the University of Illinois), which was updated as recently as October 2021.
RFA and others are simply asking the Treasury to allow the use of the latest versions of GREET (integrated with GTAP and CCLUB), which was released in March 2023 and is populated with the most current data regarding corn and ethanol production factors.
RFA has developed this handy “cheat sheet” to explain the key differences between the DOE GREET approach and the ICAO approach. Again, the two approaches use the same basic methodology and modeling tools. The difference in results boils down to the fact that one (DOE GREET) uses current information about crop and ethanol production and one (ICAO) uses grossly outdated information, proving correct the adage that “a model is only as good as its underlying assumptions and data” (others have put it a little more bluntly: “garbage in, garbage out”!) In the end, the SAF modeling debate shouldn’t be characterized as “GREET vs. ICAO.” It’s really more about current data vs. old data. READ MORE
UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE DOE ARGONNE GREET METHOD AND ICAO METHOD FOR ETHANOL-TO-JET SAF CARBON ACCOUNTING (Renewable Fuels Association)
ACA Calls On Treasury To Adopt GREET For SAF Tax Credit (American Carbon Alliance/Ethanol Producer Magazine)
RFA Seeks Fair Treatment for Ethanol as SAF Feedstock (Energy.AgWired.com; includes AUDIO)
Biofuel groups hopeful on IRS rules for SAF tax credit (Agri-Pulse)
Minnesota ag official urges adoption of GREET for SAF tax credit (Biodiesel Magazine)
DRAWBACKS OF ADOPTING A “SIMILAR” LCA METHODOLOGY FOR U.S. SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF) (International Council on Clean Transportation)
Excerpt from Biodiesel Magazine: In the letter, Petersen specifically criticizes the CORSIA model for failing to credit climate-smart agricultural practices, carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), and the use of low-carbon intensity electricity and hydrogen. “We should reward farmers who adopt increasingly lower-carbon operations and practices onsite and prevent misaligned incentives that fail to recognize and encourage cleaner processes and products,” he wrote.
The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) issued a statement Aug. 25 applauding Petersen’s letter. “Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association is grateful for Commissioner Petersen and Secretary Vilsack’s efforts to ensure Minnesota farmers and ethanol producers can continue contributing towards the decarbonization of our transportation sector,” said Brian Werner, executive director of MN Bio-Fuels. “We urge regulators in Washington to adopt SAF tax credit guidance that supports Minnesotan farmers and biofuels."
A full copy of the letter is available on the MN Bio-Fuels website. READ MORE
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Medora Lee
In 2023, fewer people (38%) said they believe EVs are better for the environment than gas vehicles, than in 2022 (46%). Meanwhile, the number of people who said gas vehicles were better for the environment jumped to 13% in 2023, from 9% last year. -- Medora Lee, USA Today reporting on Autolist survey READ MORE
Minnesota State Mankato Students Tour Guardian Energy
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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 in Richfield
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 (E15)
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D4 RINs Collapse in 2023, Driving own prices in entire RINs complex
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Agritechnica: John Deere to Present Concept Ethanol Engine
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Vance Unveils Legislation Eliminating EV Tax Credits
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate federal tax credits for electric vehicles,
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Researchers Create Formula for First Synthetic Sugarcane Molasses with Fully Reproducible Composition
by Ricardo Muniz (Agência FAPESP) Molasses, a broad term used to describe concentrated sugarcane or sugarbeet juice solutions after removal
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VIB-KU Leuven and AB Biotek Team up to Develop New Ethanol Production Yeast Strains
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology and AB Biotek, a department within Associated British Foods, have
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Arkema Strengthens its positions in the United States in the production of key additives for the biofuel value chain
(Arkema) In a fast-growing biofuel market, driven by the demand for sustainable growth, in particular decarbonization of road and air transport,
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ADM and Syngenta Group Sign MoU to Support Low-Carbon Next-Generation Oilseeds and Improved Varieties to Meet Growing Demand for Biofuels and Other Products
(ADM and Sungenta/Business Wire) ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Syngenta Group, one
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The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport Is a 611-HP Track Star With a Gigantic Wing
by Chris Tsui (The Drive) ... It can run on E25 fuels including bio-ethanol and eFuel, which, if Porsche has
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25 Bold Actions to Accelerate Global Bioeconomy Deployment: Results from the 9/22/23 Meet-up of the Bold Goals Action Group in Sydney
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Australia, at the initial meet-up of the global Bold Goals Action Group, leaders of the
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Global Biofuel Production ‘Too Slow’, IEA Reveals
(Biofuels International) Biofuel production globally is not progressing fast enough for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions of
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Using Sludge Waste to Produce SAF
(Biofuels International) ... (U)sing human waste from sewage systems to produce SAF would provide an ideal, circular solution. Sustainability for
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS International Biogas Conference and Expo --- June 18-19, 2024 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE Unclear
Companies interested in speaking to an international audience specialising in the biogas industry are invited to submit their abstracts. Brought to
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The U.S. Department of Energy Launches the 2023 - 2025 AlgaePrize Competition!
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is announcing
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Tazewell, Virginia Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Advance the Bioeconomy in Virginia -- The ATIP Foundation, Ecostrat, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission and the Virginia Coalfield
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NREL Releases 6th Edition of Biodiesel Handling Guide
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide,
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TTC Tour Brands Cuts Emissions with Biofuels and Renewable Energy
by Samantha Mayling (Travel Weekly) TTC Tour Brands has announced the first investments being made by its Carbon Fund, including biofuel
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Biofuels Vs Synthetic Fuels: The Five Points that Favor Waste Biomass to Fuels
by Michael Barnard (CleanTechnica) I am betting on collective sanity, rational behavior of governments, and funding getting into the right hands
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Aston University Research Pioneers Making Renewable Hydrogen and Propane Fuel Gases from Glycerol
(Aston University) Research shows way forward for making renewable hydrogen from glycerol • Crude glycerol from biodiesel production plants cheap and abundant •
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Leading the Way for Green Shipping Corridors in the UK
(Port of Tyne) The Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor project is a collaboration between the Port of Tyne, Arup, Connected Places Catapult,
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MB92 Group and Rolls-Royce Join Forces to Propel Sustainable Solutions for Superyacht Fleet
(MB92 Group) Initial focus will be on moving existing fleet over to to synthetic fuels such as HVO; Partners to share
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Casterra Delivers First Shipment of Castor Seeds to Africa
(Casterra Ag/PR Newswire) This first shipment, valued at approximately US$1 million, is part of a framework agreement with a world-leading oil and
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Rohe Solutions First in Finland to Start Liquefying Biogas at the Hamina LNG Terminal
(Rohe Solutions) Rohe Solutions Oy starts liquefying biogas from the grid at the Hamina LNG terminal. Liquefaction at Hamina LNG
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Airbus to Promote Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Zhu Wenqian (China Daily) France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus said China has the huge capability of producing sustainable aviation fuels, and it will
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Elyse Energy Signs e-Fuels Financing Deal with Hy24 and Mirova
(Elyse Energy) Elyse Energy, one of the leading European players in e-fuels, today announces a financing transaction with Hy24 and Mirova
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Tata Communications Joins Air France–KLM’s Corporate SAF Program
(SME Street) Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are the most decisive ways of reducing CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. -- Air France-KLM
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DHL and Sasol Join Hydrogen Firm HH2E on Sustainable Jet Fuel Project
by Christoph Steitz and Rachel More (Reuters) German logistics giant DHL (DHLn.DE) is teaming up with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals
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Fill Up With Purpose: Your Gas Tank Can Help Fund Cancer Research
(Morning Ag Clips/Renewable Fuels Nebraska) Fuel the Cure campaign runs during month of October -- Join the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Renewable Fuels
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NCGA Launches Advocacy Campaign Calling on Feds to Establish Level Playing Field for Biofuels Public Comment DEADLINE: October 16, 2023
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week launched a grassroots advocacy campaign to encourage the National Highway Traffic Safety
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Germany's Scholz Targets Green Jet Fuel Role, Airbus Investment
by by Andreas Rinke, Tim Hepher and Rachel More (Reuters) Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday set out Germany's ambitions to become a
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Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Thermochemical Platform Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project aims to Improve Research Impacts by Providing Industrial Context, Maximize SAF and
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WS30: Bioenergy in a Net Zero Future --- October 19, 2023 --- Lyon, France and ONLINE
Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy in collaboration with ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition -- Reaching net‐zero emissions globally
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Neste Expands Its Renewable Fuels Supply Capabilities in Southern California
(Neste) Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States
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Biogas Industry Perspectives
(BioCycle Magazine) The combination of state and federal policies establishing biogas-related incentives, new technology innovations, and strong investor interest have combined
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Rolls-Royce and Zero Petroleum Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Future
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR,. ADR: RYCEY) has entered a landmark agreement with breakthrough Energy company Zero Petroleum to promote further development
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Rock Mount Engine Plant VOA Lab Begins Fuel-Agnostic Prototype Engine Production
(Cummins) ... After building its 5 millionth engine, Cummins Inc.’s Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) is continuing its long history of innovation
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Galloping Toward a Greener Future
by Kara Gundel (Diesel Technology Forum) At the Diesel Progress Summit (DPS) hosted by Diesel Progress, a KHL company, advancements in engines and powertrains,
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Mounting Discontent Augurs Badly for EU Green Deal
by Rasmus Grand Berthelsen (Politico) Recent climate regulations are triggering an unintended backlash that risks undermining Europe’s very own climate agenda from
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How Carbon Stored Underground Could Find Its Way Back into the Atmosphere
by Terry L. Jones and Pam Radtke (Floodlight/Louisiana Illuminator) ... But like a game of whack-a-mole, there’s a chance the planet-warming emissions
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ThermoChem Recovery International Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Outstanding Innovation Award
(Biorenewable Deployment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc. (TRI) with the 2023 Outstanding Innovation Award for
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Harnessing Waste & Advanced Biodiesel: A Sustainable Voyage for the Maritime Sector
by Valerie Ahrens (Bunker Holding Group/Euractiv) ... The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation
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Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Methane by Converting It into Methanol with a New Enzyme
(Nagoya University) A team led by Professor Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the
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Sustainable Energy: PONANT at the Forefront with ALTENS Biofuel Based on Recycled Oils
(PONANT) Le Champlain, an expedition yacht from the PONANT Explorers series, has taken on biodiesel B100 which is 100% produced from
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Plastics Recycling World Expo North America --- November 15-16, 2023 --- Cleveland, OH
Plastics Recycling World Expo has the largest concentration of plastic recycling related exhibits in the US. Taking place at the
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Plastics Recycling Technology --- October 10-12, 2023 --- Vienna, Austria
The Plastics Recycling Technology event takes place in Austria for its fifth edition. Now more than ever, the pressure is
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India’s First Green Hydrogen-Run Bus that Emits Just Water Unveiled
by Vuukle (The Tribune) 50 units of renewable electricity and 9 kg of deionised water are needed for the production of
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Accelerating the Catalyst and Process Development Cycle for Bioenergy Applications
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ChemCatBio accelerates the development of catalytic technologies for converting biomass and waste resources into fuels and chemicals
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Exclusive: Shell CEO Comes under Pressure from Within on Renewables Shift
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) Employees send open letter to CEO Wael Sawan; Letter urges Sawan to continue its energy transition; Sawan plans to
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Gasbuddy: Year-Round E15 Can Help Lower Prices
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A fuel market expert says permanent year-round sales of E15 could help reduce gas prices
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Embracing Biofuels to Create a Sustainable Future
by Eric Sorensen, D-IL-17 (Washington Times) As the only meteorologist in Congress, I can tell you for certain: our climate is
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EPA Adviser Expects E15 Rule This Year
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Official Discusses E15, ESA Pesticide Challenges and PFAS Contamination -- Rod Snyder, senior adviser for
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CALL FOR POSTERS International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) --- November 5-8, 2023 --- Atlanta, GA DEADLINE October 13, 2023 (Cash Prizes)
Discover the latest technologies, processes and advancements! IBBC offers attendees a comprehensive technical program focused on critical issues associated with biomass. IBBC
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International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) --- November 5-8, 2023 --- Atlanta, GA
Discover the latest technologies, processes and advancements! IBBC offers attendees a comprehensive technical program focused on critical issues associated with biomass. IBBC
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Pyroliq II: Pyrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass and Wastes 2023
by Anthony Dufour, Franco Berruti, Manuel Garcia-Perez and Wolter Prins (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... Pyroliq is a
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Renewable Fuels from Green Refineries
Nicolaus Dahmen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology/IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... REF4FU starts from hydrogen, pyrolysis oil based
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CoBiol-A Pathway to Decarbonization and Public Engagement at Large
by Fatma Marrakchi, Daniele Castello, Lasse A. Rosendahl (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... To achieve a cleaner and healthier
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CanmetENERGY-Ottawa: Driving Innovations in Pyrolysis and Upgrading Technologies
by Jawad Jeaidi, et al. (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... Nonetheless, agricultural and forestry operations generate substantial volumes
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DHL Supply Chain Invests €80m in Biomethane Production Facility
(Bioenergy Insight) DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane-fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a
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World Future Fuels Summit & Expo --- October 16-17, 2023 --- New Delhi, India
The annual World Future Fuel Summit is the leading global industry event and exhibition for future fuel, clean energy, environment
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Small Powertrains and Energy Systems Technology Conference --- October 31 - November 2, 2023 --- Minneapolis, MN
Powering Innovation for Small Engines -- In partnership with the Japanese Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE), SAE’s Small Powertrains and Energy
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Global: “K” Line Issues CO2 Reduction Certificate for Bulker Biofuel Trial
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Global Biofuel Output Lags in Race to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Targets: IEA
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuel demand for road transport to peak by 2040; Need to broaden feedstock
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelerating the Transition to a Green Future: Ethanol-Blended Fuels and Electric Vehicles
by Tushar Chhabhaya (Aarya Automobiles/The News Motion/Times of India) ... Two technologies have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for a
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Marine Biofuel Helps Computer Maker Acer Reduce Sea-logistics Emissions
(Acer/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Taiwan-based information and communication technology company Acer Inc. announced mid-September the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report,
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil Being Developed as Aviation Fuel: Ministry
by Ade Irma J, Resinta S (Antara Indonesian News Agency) The Indonesian Industry Ministry stated that the potential of used cooking oil, currently
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden's IRA Drives Surge in US Imports of Chinese Used Cooking Oil
by Andrew Hayley (Reuters) U.S. incentives to boost consumption of more environmentally friendly fuel has created a new market for used
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Veriflux Partners with Indonesian UCO Exporters Association to Enhance Feedstock Traceability
(Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) Veriflux, a leading platform for renewable feedstock traceability, announced a partnership Sept. 21 with the Indonesian Used Cooking
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
The Philippines Energy Department Affirms Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Philippines Energy Department/Biobased Diesel Daily) In pursuit of adopting alternative fuels in the transport sector, particularly in the aviation industry, the
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
AGQM Releases New B100 Guidelines for Biodiesel Use as Pure, Unblended Fuel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) For the first time, the German biodiesel quality-management association AGQM has released a guideline for
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
BP, High Plains Partners Announce New Joint Venture at Groundbreaking for South Dakota Crush Plant
(High Plains Processing/Biobased Diesel Daily) High Plains Processing LLC, a subsidiary of South Dakota Soybean Processors, along with project partners, investors
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Still Makes Sense for Climate, Rural Communities
(Solutions from the Land) ... Renewable corn energy seems a no-brainer compared to nonrenewable petroleum-based gasoline. Oil does not—and cannot—foster life
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Removal of Fuel Subsidies in Nigeria Has Several Effects on Its Citizens: How Biofuels Can Help
by Onyinye Jane Achukwu (Advanced Biofuels USA) In a recent article, Henry Nnaemeka of the Daily Post noted, "The removal of
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Universiti Teknologi Petronas and Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Embark on Pioneer Project in Sabah to Optimise Plantation’s Biomass
( Bernama/Malay Mail) Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co Sdn Bhd (MKIC) will embark on a pioneering project to
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Execution of Memorandum of Understanding with Peninsula, for Joint Development of Ammonia Bunkering in Spain
(ITOCHU) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President and COO; hereinafter "ITOCHU") has executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”)
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit 2024 --- June 18-19, 2024 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE unclear
Why attend the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit? The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) market is expected to grow to €50B by 2030
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
JGC : Detailed Study Begins for Biomethane Supply Project in Indonesia
(JGC Holdings Corporation/Market Screener) PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (hereinafter PGN, a natural gas supplier and subsidiary of Indonesian national oil
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Consumer Demand Driving Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Consumer demand is expected to launch the sustainable aviation fuel market, providing additional revenue streams
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Fischer Introduces “Stop EV Freeloading Act” to Support Infrastructure Investments, Promote Fairness
(Office of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)) U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, recently led U.S. Senators
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA Official Highlights Agency’s Biofuels Support
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) EPA’s Senior Advisor for Agriculture Rod Snyder talked about the agency’s commitment to biofuels and the Renewable
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
European Biogas Association to Cooperate with Global GHG Protocol in Developing Rules for the Reporting of Biomethane Purchase
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA), together with the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), met last week with Pankaj Bhatia, Global
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Dioxide Utilization Markets, Resources, and Environmental and Energy Justice
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A new DOE project is quantifying resource availability and costs for CO2 utilization (CO2U) in sustainable
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste and SQUAKE Enable Businesses to Opt for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Flight Booking Systems to Reduce Their Air Travel Related Carbon Emissions
(Neste) Neste and SQUAKE, a leading technology provider for powering carbon calculations and providing tangible compensation for all travel and logistics
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Subsidy Removal: Rise in Fuel Price Presents Biofuels as Viable Option – Environmentalists
by Henry Nnaemeka (Daily Post) The removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has no doubt caused
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Mitsui to Invest in Renewable Diesel and SAF Production Business in Portugal
(Mitsui & Co.) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) has agreed to invest in
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
NKT Cable-Laying Vessel to Run on Biofuels
(ReNews.Biz) The NKT Victoria will be able to run on hydrotreated vegetable oil. NKT has certified its cable-laying Vessel NKT Victoria to
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Trucking Looks Set to Push for More Use of Biofuel in Europe
by Charlie Bartlett (The Load Star) As the EC FuelEU Maritime sidelines biofuels on environmental grounds, the trucking industry has begun
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Indian Standards on Biofuel to Support Greater Bay Area’s Clean Energy Goals
(India Education Diary) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India commits to complement the green initiatives
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Ampol Reveals Plans to Take Biodiesel on the Road
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (The West Australian/Australian Associated Press) Australia's biggest petrol retailer has revealed plans to produce renewable diesel for heavy
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
How Airports Can Lead in Bio-Based Economic Development --- September 27, 2023 --- ONLINE
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September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition via Sustainable Aviation Fuels (FAST-SAF) and Low-Emission Aviation Technologies (FAST-Tech) Grant Program DEADLINE November 27, 2023
(U.S. Department of Transportation) The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the opportunity to apply for funds
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Nearly $48 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding Will Help Reduce Costs and Improve the Performance of Critical Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cell Technologies,
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Broadens Use of Social Cost of Carbon
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The Biden administration announced plans Thursday to consider climate costs in a much broader swath
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
South Jersey Industries and OPAL Fuels Announce the Signing of Renewable Natural Gas Joint Venture
(South Jersey Industries and Opal Fuels/Business Wire) South Jersey Industries (SJI), an energy infrastructure holding company, and OPAL Fuels Inc. (Nasdaq: OPAL), a
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Administration to Put $4.6 Billion toward State and Local Climate Plans
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will make $4.6 billion available to help states, localities
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Private Jet Owner interest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Jumps 76%
by Doug Gollan (Private Jet Card Comparisons) More private jet owners and operators are seriously considering the use of Sustainable Aviation
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
VoltAero Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Makes Landmark Flight Fueled by Wine Waste
by Jack Daleo (Flying Magazine) The company flew its proprietary hybrid-electric powertrain on a demonstrator powered by biofuel produced from vineyard
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Methane Policy & Issues --- September 29, 2023 --- Washington, DC
Please join OurEnergyPolicy and bp America for lunch and an expert panel discussion on methane policy and issues, business, climate,
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Opportunity of Low-Carbon Hydrogen: Investment, Incentives, and Collaboration --- September 28, 2023 --- ONLINE
(American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)) Please join ACORE and Vinson & Elkins LLP for a virtual discussion looking at hydrogen's
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Cranfield University at the Forefront of New £14.1m Global Initiative to Transform Net Zero Hydrogen Production
(Cranfield University) The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies Center (HyPT) is led in the UK by Cranfield University in collaboration with
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Utilizing Electricity to Produce Intermediates from CO2 and Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project analyzed promising bolt-on compatible CO2 reduction pathways to fuels or products from standalone biorefineries; Published
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA Calls for Nominations for 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards DEADLINE December 8, 2023
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on September 8, 2023, that
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Renault to Maintain Mixed Ethanol Combustion Engines in Brazil
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and Carolina Pulice (Reuters) Renault (RENA.PA) will maintain production of ethanol-fueled combustion vehicles in Brazil, where nine in 10
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
The Global Sugar Shortage Is about to Ease Thanks to a Corn Supply Boom
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg/Economic Times) For consumers fighting rampant food inflation, the plunging sugar prices will be a respite. The
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Todd's Take: Has the Case for Ethanol Come Full Circle?
by Todd Hultman (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... The same day President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Fork in the Road for Trucks: Hydrogen or Batteries?
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Climatewire) Truck makers are building both kinds of rigs as regulators and lawmakers throw the dice
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Strategic Biofuels Receives Air Permit Approval to Advance Its Louisiana Green Fuels Project
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Permit is an industry “first of its kind” in Louisiana and another major project milestone -- -Strategic Biofuels, the
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
EBA Concerned with the ENVI Committee’s Vote Excluding Biogases from the Net Zero Industry Act
(European Biogas Association) On 20 September, the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment (ENVI) adopted its Opinion on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA),
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Bion’s Ammonia Recovery Technology’s Initial Startup Successful – Maintains Controlled Steady-State
(Bion Environmental Technologies) Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced livestock waste treatment technology and premium sustainable
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol – A Saviour that Gives Savings
by Karthik Ganesan (The Indian Express) India needs clear research and development plan to scale up ethanol production -- ... In a
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Feenstra: Combating President Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandates -- President Biden Refuses to Accept the Facts. 95% of Cars on the Road Today Run on Liquid Fuel and Are Significantly More Affordable and Reliable than Electric Vehicles.
by Randy Feenstra (Congressman (R-IA 4th District)/The Iowa Torch) ... There is no clearer example of his executive overreach than his hasty
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Some Countries Are Already Talking about Walking Back Fossil Fuel Car Bans
by Bradley Brownell (Jalopnik) Will anyone be ready for their own EV mandate deadlines? --- In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA: 1 New SRE Petition Filed, 3 SRE Petitions Now Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Sept. 21 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog -- RFA Chief: EPA Science Board Using Bad Data to Question Corn Ethanol Emissions
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the EPA's Science Advisory Board meets Thursday and Friday, the ethanol industry is continuing
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to CO2 Reduction and Upgrading for e-Fuels Consortium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Commercial shipping and transportation expected to be difficult to electrify/decarbonize. Projected supply of traditional biomass feedstocks
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
ANGI Energy Systems Teams uup with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Truck Pioneer Nikola Corporation in Strategic Collaboration
(ANGI) ANGI Energy Systems (ANGI) will supply Nikola’s state-of-the-art hydrogen fueling dispensers to be installed and commissioned across the U.S.; ANGI is
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
KRISO Achieved ABS’ Approval for It’s Offshore Ammonia Production Platform
(KRISO) The Korea Research Institute of Ships & Ocean Engineering (President Key Yong Hong, KRISO) developed Korea’s first offshore platform for
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
‘Companies Need to Re-assess the Way They Communicate about Their Purchase of Carbon Credits’: EU Agrees Ban on ‘Climate Neutral’ Claims by 2026
by Oliver Morrison (Food Navigator Europe) The EU has agreed more details about proposals to ban ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026, which
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
21st International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future 2024" --- January 22-23, 2024 --- Berlin, Germany
The International Conference "Fuels of the Future" is the leading event for the German, European and international biofuel industry and
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Webinar: Decarbonizing Combustion Vehicles – A Portfolio Approach to GHG Reductions
(Stillwater Associates) Given the objective to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, waiting for the market to transition to zero-tailpipe
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Propane: Regulatory & Refiner Perspectives
(Stillwater Associates) On August 22, 2023 Stillwater President Megan Boutwell presented about regulatory & refiner perspectives at the Renewable Propane Summit
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Flash Report – SRIA Release: CARB’s First Salvo of Proposed 2023 LCFS Amendments
(Stillwater Associates) On September 8, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA) for the
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
CO2 Pipelines: The New Populist Republican Target
by Mike Soraghan (E&E News Energywire) Far-right leaders are often fans of pipelines crossing the country, but when it comes to
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Why Ethanol? Why E85? Handout
by Sharon Ji (Advanced Biofuels USA) Here are some important facts about ethanol as a transportation fuel, and about E85
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Launches American Climate Corps
by Robin Bravender (Politico Pro Greenwire) A government program aimed at putting young people to work on climate has been on
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Lawmaker Calls for Relaxation of Biofuel Requirement to Ease Oil Prices
by Beatriz Marie D. Cruz (Business World) The government should provide P5.19 billion in fuel subsidies to the transport, farm and fisheries sectors
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Orlen Group to Build EUR 184-mln Oil Pressing Plant for Biofuel
(The First News) The Orlen Group, Poland's dominant energy conglomerate, has signed a contract for the construction of an oil pressing
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
UAE: Meet Emirati Green Champion Leading Research in Biofuel Production
by Angel Tesorero (Khaleej Times) Sara Ishaq Alkhoori became one of the recipients of this year's L'Oréal-Unesco For Women in Science International
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Building Supply Chains to Meet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Goals DEADLINE November 2, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the challenges facing
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
The UK Is Delaying the Switch to Electric Cars. Automakers Are Furious
by Hanna Ziady (CNN) The UK government said Wednesday it would delay a ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
GAO Affirms Legality of Vilsack's Use of CCC for Climate-Smart Projects
By Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) The Government Accountability Office says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had the legal authority to use the Commodity
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Can Push for Carbon Capture Pipelines Also Mean Billions for Conservation-Minded Farming?
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Builders of carbon capture pipelines stand to reap billions in tax credits. Will farmers also
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
It’s Time For Flex Fuel Fairness
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2014, nine major auto manufacturers produced and sold more than 2.8 million
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Urges Action after Administration Officials Show Commitment to Biofuels at 2023 Advocacy Summit
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, welcomed its members from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C. last
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
New US Producers Plan 4.4 Million mt/year Green Methanol for Shipping
by Max Lin (S&P Global/Platts) Emerging players eyes strong maritime demand growth; SunGas, Carbon Sink and WasteFuel to start production this decade; US
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
African Nations Set to Visit India for Ethanol Blending, Biogas Studies
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda keen to replicate India's ethanol blending, biogas initiatives -- Close on the heels of
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
ENGIE Expands Its Biomethane Portfolio
(ENGIE) The biomethane market is set for substantial growth and ENGIE has set its sights on becoming one of the leading
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Indonesia Attorney General launches Graft Probe into Palm Oil Fund Agency
by Fransiska Nangoy, Bernadette Christina and Stefanno Sulaiman (Reuters) The Indonesian Attorney General's Office has launched a corruption investigation into the
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
GOP Lawmakers Testify against Eminent Domain Use for Carbon Pipeline
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) An Iowa lawmaker is suggesting the Iowa Utilities Board lacks the authority to grant Summit
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
CycleØ Inaugurates Spain’s First Biomethane Plant with Ammonia Stripping
(CycleØ/Globe Newswire)The facilities are located in the Catalonian municipality of Vallfogona de Balaguer. CycleØ plans to have 20 biomethane plants
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Systems Development and Integration – Emerging and Supporting Technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SDI directly supports BETO’s strategic goal to decarbonize the transportation sector through R,D, &D to produce
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
An Aerolíneas Argentinas Plane Made Its First Flight with Sustainable Fuel
(télam) Flight AR1135 is the company's initial test within the framework of its Sustainability Plan. The aircraft loaded 2% SAF type
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Denmark Receives ‘Historic’ Clean Jet Fuel Delivery to Meet Growing Demand
by Anthony Wright (GasWorld) Denmark has received a record quantity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a terminal in Prøvestenen. The
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Incorporating Bioenergy National Laboratory Research into the Classroom --- October 5, 2023 --- ONLINE
Are you interested in providing hands-on, data-centric bioenergy experiences in your classroom? The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is partnering with
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Needs and Market Demand Drive Future for Durable CDR
by Karan Mistry, Bahar Carroll, Thomas Baker, Paulina Ponce de León Baridó, Alex Dewar, and Amy Sims (Boston Consulting Group) If
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The CDR R&D Act of 2023 Will Funnel $12 Billion towards RD&D for Carbon Removal
(Carbon 180) “Federal investment in research, development and demonstration of emerging technologies is essential to support innovation and ultimately deliver a
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $17.2 Million to Use Carbon Dioxide for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs, Combined with Carbon Storage DEADLINE December 13, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $27 Million for Carbon Dioxide Transport Networks to Manage Carbon Emissions DEADLINE November 16, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding From President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Will Help Connect Sources of Carbon Dioxide to Locations
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
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