(Dowth Farm & Research Facility/KPMG Sustainable Futures/Gas Networks Ireland) The core aim of this report is to assess whether Ireland can develop an environmentally sustainable biomethane industry without creating unintended negative consequences -- The Dowth Farm & Research Facility in
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Back TO HOMENational Corn Growers Association Announces Winners of the Consider Corn Challenge III Contest
Today, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) announced the Consider Corn Challenge III winners at the Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference in San Francisco, California. The six winners were chosen because their technologies can improve a product or process, scale-up and produce biobased materials
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Microalgae Help Purify Water and Synthesize Biofuels
(Russian Foundation for Basic Research/NewsWise) RUDN University chemist together with colleagues from India, Russia and South Africa showed that green microalgae Chlorella sorokiniana can be used for cleaning wastewater from a toxic pyrene. Algae absorb pyrene and at the same time change
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Heathrow CEO Urges Swifter SAF Transition as COP26 Nears
(Biofuels International) ... Heathrow Airport is now calling on the UK government to show leadership by putting the policies in place to scale up the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in the UK – a progressively increasing mandate, a
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
NEW DATE Crystal Ball 2022: Ethanol --- March 3, 2021 --- ONLINE
EcoEngineers is bringing back its popular “Crystal Ball” webinar series. In the final installment in the series, we will focus on ethanol markets, including advancements in sustainable farm practices, and carbon capture and sequestration developments. Our experts will talk about
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
With NREL’s Feedstock Research, Algae and Garbage Could Be Ingredients for Zero-Emissions Fuels of the Future
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory) In theory, over 1 billion tons of biomass could be sustainably collected and processed into biofuels by 2030 in the United States, according to U.S. Department of Energy analysis. But turning that theory into practice hinges on improvements
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Crystal Ball 2022: Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel --- January 12, 2021 --- ONLINE
EcoEngineers is bringing back its popular “Crystal Ball” webinar series to close out this interesting year of renewable energy news and developments. We will dive into biomass-based and renewable diesel in the second webinar in the series. Our experts will
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Crystal Ball 2022: RNG, EV, & Hydrogen --- December 9, 2021 --- ONLINE
EcoEngineers is bringing back its popular “Crystal Ball” webinar series to close out this interesting year of renewable energy news and developments. The first in the series will focus jointly on the RNG, electric vehicle, and hydrogen markets. Our experts
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Companies Aim to Use Only Zero-Carbon Ocean Shipping by 2040
by Ingrid Irigoyen, Taylor Goelz, Clarke Williams and Dana Rodriguez (Aspen Institute) ... This unfortunate spotlight gives us an opportunity to draw awareness to important issues in the maritime industry, including its massive carbon footprint. It also offers a chance to showcase
October 31, 2021 Read Full Article
A Single, Oxygen-Driven Step to Separate Plants into the Ingredients for Biofuels and Chemicals
Jill Sakai (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Breaking down plant material for biofuels processing has always required multiple steps, especially when it comes to dealing with the tough, complex polymer lignin. Current methods use a multi-step pretreatment process that focuses
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Eni Begins SAF Production at Taranto Site
(Biofuels International) Eni has launched the production of alternative sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that will significantly contribute to the decarbonisation of aviation in the short to medium term. Eni SAF is produced exclusively from waste and residues, in line with
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
CHAR Advances New Biomass to Renewable Natural Gas Project to Produce 500,000 GJ
(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR” or “Company”) (YES – TSXV) is pleased to announce the commencement of surveying and geotechnical testing at the proposed site of its woody-biomass to renewable natural gas (“RNG”) High Temperature Pyrolysis (“HTP”) project near
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
JGC And Cosmo Oil to Build First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project In Japan Using Honeywell Technology
(Honeywell) JGC Holdings and Cosmo Oil using Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ technology to convert locally sourced used cooking oil into renewable jet fuel; Project will be first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel project in Japan; UOP Ecofining process has been used
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
What Pathways Draw Down CO2 the Best?: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to the Bioeconomy’s Carbon Drawdown
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Academy of Sciences concluded that bioeconomy pathways are among the largest potential contributors to carbon drawdown, which is essential to avoiding the worst long-term impacts of climate change. The goal of a Lawrence
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at ABLC 2021 – October 28
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABLC 2021 continues today with its theme of ““building a bridge to Net Zero” after a flurry of announcements buzzed around the floor yesterday, as the 560 delegates grappled with the immense opportunities and supply chain
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Archer Daniels Midland Sued over Ethanol Derivative Contracts Market
(Law Street) On Tuesday, Green Plains Inc. and its subsidiaries filed a complaint in the District of Nebraska against Archer Daniels Midland Company alleging it had manipulated the derivative contracts market and violated the Commodities Exchange Act. ... The complaint states Archer Daniels
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Opinion: Ahead of UN Climate Conference, Here’s Why Biden Must Embrace Biofuels
by By Rep. Randy Feenstra (Agri-Pulse) ... As gasoline prices skyrocket and President Biden and congressional Democrats are increasingly compelled to reduce carbon emissions, the facts paint a clear picture: Now is the time for Biden to embrace biofuels. Iowa leads the
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Guardian Energy Hosts Minnesota State Mankato Students
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Six students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy yesterday to gain a better understanding of ethanol production. During the tour, the students learned about several components of the ethanol production process including incoming grain grading,
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
New Notice of Intent for the Scale-Up of Biofuel and Bioproduct Refineries Award
(U. S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has announced its intent to issue a second Scale-Up Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). This FOA, funded by the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), will
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Green Horizon Summit @ COP26 --- November 2-5 and 11, 2021 --- ONLINE and Glasgow, Scotland
Mobilising private capital in the transition to net zero -- GHS@COP26 is a five-day hybrid event co-hosted by the City of London Corporation and Green Finance Institute. Taking place from 2-5 November, and the 11 November. It tackles the big questions we face in
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Farmers Say Electric Vehicles, Biofuels Should Work Together
by Natasha Keicher (The Daily Iowan) Some Iowa farmers say biofuels and electric vehicles shouldn’t be pitted against each other, and instead should work together to reduce emissions. ... Steve Swenka, a farmer and rancher of Double G Angus Farms in Tiffin,
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA to COP26: Ethanol a Smart Choice Right Now for Decarbonization Goals
(Renewable Fuels Association) As leaders from around the world descend on Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference, also referred to as COP26, the Renewable Fuels Association reminds them that ethanol and other renewable fuels are available—today—to jumpstart global
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Traverses Iceland in One 455-Mile Stint Using Biofuel
(AutoEvolution) A gorgeous Azure Purple Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid prototype just drove across Iceland using only energy from waste straw and the power of electricity. The luxury sedan covered 455 miles (733 km) in total on a combination of second-generation
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Deere Invests in Ethanol Diesel Engine: ClearFlame Secures $17 Million to Commercialize Ethanol Diesel Engine Tech
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Count John Deere among the companies investing in a startup company developing a heavy-duty truck engine able to run on straight ethanol. ClearFlame Engine Technologies announced Thursday it had secured another $17 million in funding
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
NREL, Electric Hydrogen Partner on Renewable Hydrogen Technology
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and clean hydrogen company Electric Hydrogen have signed an agreement to develop high-performance electrolyzer components, helping to scale clean hydrogen and invent new opportunities for decarbonization. The three-year, $3.6 million collaboration will diagnose
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
SfL Commends BBBA’s Acknowledgement of Ag Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
(Solutions from the Land) Solutions from the Land applauds the inclusion of much needed agricultural climate action investments in the $1.75-trillion Build Back Better Act (BBBA) spending and tax framework introduced Thursday that would increase investments in climate smart agriculture
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Energy Vault Announces Energy Storage Agreement with DG Fuels to Provide 1.6 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity In Support of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects
(North American Clean Energy) Energy Vault, Inc. (“Energy Vault”), the company developing sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions with its proprietary technology, announced that it has entered into an energy storage system agreement with DG Fuels LLC (“DG Fuels”), an emerging leader in renewable hydrogen
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
San Joaquin Renewables Secures $165 Million to Build RNG Project
(San Joaquin Renewables/Biomass Magazine) San Joaquin Renewables announced Oct. 27 that it reached an agreement with Cresta Fund Management and Silverpeak Energy Partners to invest up to $165 million to develop and construct a biomass to renewable natural gas (RNG)
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Trash and Burn: Big Brands Stoke Cement Kilns with Plastic Waste as Recycling Falters
by Joe Brock, Yuddy Cahya Budiman, John Geddie and Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) Consumer goods giants are funding projects to send plastic trash to cement plants, where it is burned as cheap energy. They’re touting it as a way to keep
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Congress Creates the Parliamentary Biocoalition to Defend Renewable Energy Production and Sustainable Economy
(Ubrabio (Google Translation)) Deputies and senators that make up eight parliamentary fronts launched, this Wednesday (27.10), the Parliamentary Biocoalition, an articulation of supra-partisan collegiate bodies of the National Congress that deal with sustainable economic development and the production of renewable
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
FIRST IN ME: Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.) Are Introducing a Trifecta of Legislation, Dubbed the Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Tex.) are introducing a trifecta of legislation, dubbed the Hydrogen Infrastructure Initiative, to bolster hydrogen deployment and support new infrastructure, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize sectors like shipping and heavy
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Trade Remedies Notices: Countervailing Duty on Biodiesel from Indonesia
(UK Department for International Trade) The countervailing duty on biodiesel from Indonesia was imposed by the EU on behalf of the UK and the other member states. The Secretary of State for International Trade transitioned the countervailing duty to continue applying
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
OTC Europe Hires Power Players to Launch European Ethanol Desk as Part of Ion Energy UK Group
(OTC Global Holdings/CISION) Leading independent interdealer broker OTC Global Holdings (OTCGH) continues to strengthen its leadership position in Europe with the launch of a specialized ethanol desk as part of their Ion Energy UK group. The addition of ethanol experts Mickey Walker and Janine Adamo consolidates
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
DB Schenker and Lufthansa Extend SAF Freighter Flights until March
by Damian Brett (Air Cargo News) DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo are extending their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powered freighter flights between Frankfurt and Shanghai through the winter season, while Nokia has also joined the initiative. The regular SAF-powered flights were launched
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Geospatial Analytical Framework for Biofuels’ Water Sustainability: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioenergy Water Management
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How can we produce bioenergy in a manner that increases water use efficiency, lowers regional water stress, and mitigates nutrient and sediment loss? That’s the question Argonne National Lab researchers are working on with their
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at ABLC 2021 – Day 1
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABLC 2021 opens this morning after an informal day of networking, but already the 500+ attendees are buzzing about a series of announces, and many more to come as the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference resumes live
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
SfL Steps Up to Represent Producers on the World Stage at COP 26
(Solutions from the Land) A strong Solutions from the Land delegation will be in Glasgow, Scotland, for the latest round of UN-staged, global climate negotiations. The 26th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26) under the UN Framework Convention on
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse --- May 17-18, 2022 --- Copenhagen, Denmark
We are delighted and excited to announce CO2 Capture, Storage & Reuse conference with newly researched agenda, trending industry news, excellent speakers & technical insights. The conference will take place on 17-18 May 2022. In face of increasing CO2 emissions causing
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
UK ADBA Asks Government to Value Biogas Role to Decarbonize Economy
(ADBA/NGV Journal) The UK Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) welcomes the Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener published by the UK Government, in which it acknowledges the role that anaerobic digestion (AD), biogas and biomethane can play in achieving the
October 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Aeromexico Recognizes International Day of Climate Action with SAF
(Aeromexico/Biobased Diesel Daily) As part of the International Day of Climate Action Oct. 24, Aeromexico operated its first flights between the U.S. and Mexico with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), reducing 27 tons of CO2 emissions, equivalent to making more than 3,800
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Neste to Open R&D Center in Singapore
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Renewable diesel producer Neste Corp. is establishing an R&D center in Singapore. With the investment, Neste expects to increase its R&D and innovation capabilities globally, and drive collaboration with partners in the Asia-Pacific region, especially
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Virent’s BioForm® Fuel Component Used in Test Flight of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Marathon Petroleum Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) Virent’s BioForm® synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) was used in a United Airlines test flight Oct. 13, demonstrating that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be 100 percent renewable, 100 percent fossil free, and 100 percent compatible with
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Illinois Soybean Assn. Encourages Biodiesel Use to Fuel Ag Producers’ Bottom Line
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elliott Uphoff, the Illinois Soybean Association’s District 10 director and board secretary, is in the thick of the harvest season and is proving that biodiesel can fuel farmers’ bottom lines all year long. Uphoff fuels
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel Expansion Complete, in Start-up Phase
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Valero Energy Corp. announced in its third-quarter financials that the expansion project at Diamond Green Diesel, a renewable diesel joint venture between Valero and Darling Ingredients located at Valero’s St. Charles refinery in Norco,
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Owatonna High School Students Learn About Ethanol Production
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Al-Corn Clean Fuel hosted a virtual plant visit yesterday for Owatonna High School students. The students, from grades 9 to 12, were shown a detailed video of the plant’s ethanol production
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Powering Vehicles with Renewable Propane --- October 28, 2021 --- ONLINE
Chicago Area Clean Cities and Minnesota Clean Cities are co-hosting a webinar about renewable propane and its emissions-reducing benefits for fleet vehicles, including passenger vehicles, medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles. Please join us on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 11 AM
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
EPA School Bus Replacement Rebates (National) DEADLINE: November 5, 2021
(Clean Air Choice) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has two concurrent funding opportunities for the replacement of older diesel school buses (2006 or older) with new school buses. The new American Rescue Plan Electric School Bus Rebates program will benefit eligible
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
At The Pump Videos
(Better Fuel Initiative) Have you seen one of our new videos on social media lately? Welcome if that’s what brought you here! This site is a great resource for learning about the benefits of ethanol blends and how you can use
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
For the Shipping Industry, Moves to Cut Carbon Emissions Remain a Struggle
by Costas Paris (Wall Street Journal) Ahead of COP26 climate summit, ship operators contend with limited supplies of cleaner fuel choices and hefty prices for new power modes -- ... Supplies of methanol and ammonia—two cleaner-burning alternatives to crude-distilled bunker
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Food vs. Fuel or Food AND Fuel for Soybean Products?
by Forrest Laws (Farm Progress) Can the soybean industry provide food and fuel to the market without compromising? ... “Where we are now is incredibly exciting because we’ve got the bean oil piece that goes into this biofuel space, and
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
COMMENTARY: We Need a More Sophisticated Discussion on the Rail versus Domestic Flights Climate Issue
by Andy Smith (GreenAir Online) In April this year, as part of climate measures to reduce carbon emissions, French MPs voted to ban flights on domestic routes that can be travelled by direct train in less than two-and-a-half hours. This had been
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Etihad to Mark Greenliner Anniversary with Sustainability Showcase Flight from London to Abu Dhabi
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will mark the second anniversary of its Greenliner programme with a dedicated sustainable flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi on October 23, showcasing a
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Bio-Based Feedstocks Will Likely Only Be Able to Provide Half of SAF Demand by 2050, Finds ICF Study
by Susan van Dyk (GreenAir Online) Bio-based feedstock availability for SAF will likely only be sufficient to supply 50% of the SAF required to meet IATA’s net zero carbon by 2050 target, concludes an ICF report prepared for the second edition of
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
IATA AGM Passes Resolution Committing Global Airline Industry to Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Despite Chinese Opposition
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) At its 77th Annual General Meeting in Boston, IATA approved a resolution committing the global airline industry to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, which it says will align with the Paris 1.5C climate goal. The industry
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Shell Call for Greater Ambition beyond 10% SAF Usage by 2030 Target
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) In the lead up to COP26, Rolls-Royce, Airbus and Shell are calling for further ambition and collaboration across the aviation sector, and together with governments, to enable the transition of long-haul aviation towards net zero
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
UK to Launch International Coalition of States at COP26 to Press for Greater Ambition on Aviation Climate Targets
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) The UK is to unveil the International Aviation Climate Ambition Coalition during COP26, which will call on ICAO member states to adopt a long-term goal at next year’s ICAO Assembly. Around 15 countries are believed to
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
COP26 Aviation-Relevant Diary of Events --- November 4-10, 2021 --- Glascow, Scotland and ONLINE
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) GreenAir has put together a list of aviation-relevant events taking place at COP26. The events are subject to change. The list will be updated during the course of COP26. If you are an organiser of an
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Scaling up Clean Cooking in Sub-Saharan Africa – A Systematic Review and Multinational Studies (CLEAN-Air(Africa) & PURE-AIR) --- November 10, 2021 --- ONLINE
Are cleaner cooking solutions clean enough? How can we scale them up in sub-Saharan Africa? Evidence from a systematic review and multinational studies (CLEAN-Air(Africa) & PURE-AIR) Reason for concern: 3.8 billion people (49% of the global population) still rely on traditional
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Vertus Energy Raises $1.2m to Boost Biofuel Production
(Vertus Energy/Business Scoop) Climate tech startup Vertus Energy has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Icehouse Ventures with support from Outset Ventures, Startmate, and NOAB Ventures, to expand its green fuel production technology. Vertus Energy’s technology turbocharges the
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Making Martian Rocket Biofuel on Mars
(Georgia Institute of Technology/Phys.Org) Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a concept that would make Martian rocket fuel, on Mars, that could be used to launch future astronauts back to Earth. The bioproduction process would use three resources native
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) in the United States
by Angela C. Jones and Ashley J. Lawson (Congressional Research Service) Carbon capture and storage (or sequestration)—known as CCS—is a process that involves capturing man–made carbon dioxide (CO2) at its source and storing it permanently underground. CCS could reduce the amount of CO2—an
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
First of a Kind Bagasse to Ethanol Project in India.
(LanzaTech) LanzaTech to work with Spray Engineering Devices Limited on Sustainable Ethanol Project -- Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED), a multidisciplinary engineering company dedicated to sustainable development, is partnering with LanzaTech in a first of a kind bagasse to ethanol project
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
The Future of Flight Could Run on Renewables
(CNNBusiness) The aviation sector is preparing to ramp up production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) made from cooking oil, clothing, steel production emissions and other renewable sources. READ MORE; WATCH VIDEO
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Thune, Farm-State Colleagues Renew Request to Advocate for Commonsense Biofuel Policy
(Office of Senator John Thune (R-SD)) “Biofuels are a readily available energy solution that deserve full consideration.” -- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), a longtime member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today led several of his colleagues
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The European Parliament Endorses Circular Bio-Based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the Successor of BBI JU
(Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking) The European Parliament voted today in favour of Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), the successor of BBI JU, by adopting a legislative proposal on the establishment of joint undertakings for the 2021-2027 period. The Council
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Cool GTL to Produce Jet Fuel from Biogas: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Gas Technology Institute
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Terry Marker from the Gas Technology Institute shared this slide guide at the BETO 2021 Project Peer Review covering their goal to produce 100 gallons of Jet Fuel from Biogas using the Cool GTL Process,
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Smell that Smell! Perfume Made from CO2 Derived Ethanol, Poop Pigments, Cell-Culture News and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of October 27th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Perfume made out of thin air, well, made from ethanol derived from carbon dioxide anyway, is being made by a startup in New York. Poop pigment – a new pigment produced from sewage sludge in
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Leading SAF Provider SkyNRG Partners with Climate-Tech Company CHOOSE to Launch SAF Solution for Airlines and Travel Companies
(SkyNRG) - Fly On SAF is meant for airlines and travel companies servicing leisure and business travelers that want to fly more sustainably. - The solution enables airlines and travel companies to integrate SAF and Carbon Offsets into their customer
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Fleet Sustainability: Using Biodiesel to Drive Success
(Government Fleet) Fleets are under more pressure than ever to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but fuel cost is still an important factor in making this change. This white paper explains: What is happening with clean air regulations in the U.S. How
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Finland: Leading Medicine Supplier Transports Goods with Biogas Trucks
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Since Tamro’s customers can be found across Finland from large cities and built-up areas to the smallest localities, many transport kilometers are clocked up each week. That is why, from the climate impact perspective, logistics are a major factor
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Attempt to Reduce Access to Biofuels Is Shortsighted
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Amid a global energy crisis and rising fuel prices at pumps across the country, members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation to repeal the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). Emily Skor released the following statement slamming
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Fueling Your Farm Workshop Series --- November 29, 30 or December 1, 2021 --- Wahpeton, Oakes or Lisbon, ND
Topics include: recent changes to diesel fuel; biodiesel basics; renewable diesel; best practices for preventing fuel problems; diesel and cold weather. READ MORE
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North Dakota Soybean Holding Post Harvest Biodiesel Campaign
(WNAX) The North Dakota Soybean Council is launching a biodiesel campaign after harvest to increase use in the state. Director or Market Development Jena Bjertness says they want to help farmers get more accustomed to using biodiesel blends on their own
October 27, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Stresses Tech-Neutral, Market-Based Approach to California Emissions Reduction
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted late last week, the Renewable Fuels Association reminded the California Air Resources Board that the state’s path toward achieving its carbon reduction targets should be technology-neutral, inclusive of a broad array of low- and zero-carbon technologies. RFA
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EPA: 3 New SRE Petitions Filed, 65 SRE Petitions Now Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 21 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that there are currently 65 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 62 that were pending as of mid-September. The
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BC to Invest in Renewable Gas Capture at Vancouver Landfill
(Bioenergy Insight) British Columbia (BC) is investing in renewable gas capture at a Vancouver landfill. The Province is investing $4.28 million (€2.98 million) to expand the Vancouver landfill gas capture system through the CleanBC Industry Fund, with matching funds from
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Canada’s Seaspan Ferries Pilots RNG Use
(Bioenergy Insight) Seaspan Ferries has become the first Canadian marine company to pilot the use of RNG. Seaspan expects that data from the pilot will confirm that, by using RNG, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by more than 85%
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Granville Eco Park to Help firmus energy Decarbonise Fleet
(Bioenergy Insight) Irish natural gas distribution and supply company, firmus energy, has partnered with Granville Eco Park to decarbonise its fleet. Firmus energy will initially use a jointly branded van, currently being fuelled by Granville’s renewable biomethane gas produced at its anaerobic
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Environmental Marine Frontrunner GoodFuels and Renewable Energy Group Are Leading the Way to a More Sustainable Future
(GoodFuels/Business Wire) GoodFuels, the world-leading supplier of sustainable marine biofuels, and global producer and supplier of renewable fuels Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:REGI) (REG) have entered a long-term agreement for the supply and development of sustainable marine biofuel solutions for the
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Siglar Carbon Launches Free Carbon Estimator for Commercial Shipping Professionals
(Siglar Carbon) Siglar Carbon launches free Carbon Estimator for commercial shipping professionals -- Siglar Carbon launches a free tool for estimating and comparing emissions from tanker voyages. Using the Siglar Carbon Estimator to compare the carbon consequence of commercial decisions prior
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Sufficient Sustainable Biomass Feedstock Available to Support an Ambitious Low-Carbon Liquid Fuels Strategy for EU Transport
(Fuels Europe) A new study by Imperial College London Consultants concludes that the potential availability of sustainable biomass, with no harm to biodiversity, could support an advanced and waste-based biofuel production of up to 175 Mtoe in 2050. This conclusion reinforces
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Pell-Mell at NREL : Two Bio Breakthroughs at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... So, here’s what our intrepid team led by Jeffrey Blackburn and Wei Xiong did. Knowing that plants have two systems inside them for photosynthesis, and that the second doesn’t play well with others, the genetically engineered cyanobacteria to shut
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
EIA Projects Global Conventional Vehicle Fleet Will Peak in 2038
(U.S. Department of Energy) In our International Energy Outlook 2021, we estimate the global light-duty vehicle (LDV) fleet contained 1.31 billion vehicles in 2020, and we project this fleet will grow to 2.21 billion vehicles by 2050. We project electric vehicles (EVs)—any
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
The United Kingdom’s Department for Transport Awards Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways Grant Funding to Help Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Decarbonise the Aviation Industry
(Nova Pangaea Technologies) The Department for Transportation has awarded Project Speedbird, a partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, British Airways, and LanzaJet, £484,000 to fund a feasibility for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the UK. The funding was awarded as part of the UK Department of Transport’s Green Fuels, Green Skies (GFGS) competition to develop sustainable aviation fuel, announced earlier
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Hy Stor Energy Develops Zero-Carbon Green Hydrogen Storage Hub in the U.S.
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Hy Stor Energy LP, together with its strategic partner Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure (CC&L Infrastructure), will develop, commercialize and operate large-scale, long-duration hydrogen hubs. The first major project, the Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub, is under active development
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This Plant-Based Jet Fuel Can Reduce Emissions by 68% – Without Displacing Crops
(Good News Network) Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with a sustainable alternative derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research from a University of Georgia scientist. Puneet Dwivedi led a team
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Xcel Wants to Increase Minnesota Residential Electricity Bills by Nearly 20%
by Mike Hughlett (Star Tribune) "It's really focused on the poles and wires part of our business and making the necessary infrastructure investments." -- Minnesota's largest electric utility filed its rate case Monday with the state Public Utilities Commission, which
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
The US Group Leaves Electric Cars Aside and Arrives in Brazil with a Billion-Dollar Bet for the Ethanol-Powered Vehicle Market
by Valdemar Medeiros (Click Oil and Gas (Google Translation)) Qell Acquisition Corp intends to invest in ethanol vehicles, as other automakers are only looking to invest in the electric car market -- The North American group Qell Acquisition started last
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
DC Gets Grant for B100 Biodiesel Project
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is getting some help toward lower greenhouse gas emissions in the District thanks to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 2021 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant. The Project will
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Maryland Animal Waste Technology Grants Applications Due December 31, 2021
(Maryland Department of Agriculture) Maryland's Animal Waste Technology Fund provides grants to eligible applicants to research or demonstrate innovative, economically feasible animal waste technologies. Proposals for State Fiscal Year 2022 will focus on the development of an Assessment and Strategy
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Backs Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Hydrogen, EVs and New Nuclear in Net-Zero Strategy
by James Burgess (S&P Global) Targets 10% SAF in aviation fuel by 2030, $250 mil funding; $190 mil hydrogen revenue support scheme; Support for EV supply chains, infrastructure -- The UK government has published its net-zero strategy document, outlining financing for developing sustainable
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
The Dutch Government Is Gambling Billions on Green Hydrogen
(Oilprice.com/Yahoo!) ... Realism and economics, however, seem to be lacking when it comes to planning new green hydrogen projects in NW Europe, the USA, and Australia. At the same time, blue hydrogen, potentially an important bridge fuel, is being largely overlooked. The
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Tepsa Tarragona Getting Ready to Import Animal By-products to Produce Biofuels
(Biofuels Central) Tepsa Tarragona getting ready to import animal by-products to produce biofuels. The company specialized in liquid bulk Tepsa has obtained authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to import animal by-products for the production of biofuels through
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This Sewage Car's Not to Be Sniffed at
by Toby Walne (Daily Mail) The 'bio-bug' Volkswagen Beetle developed by Wessex Water subsidiary Geneco, runs on human waste. The gases produced from sewage that has been flushed down the toilets of 70 homes offer enough power to keep this vehicle motoring
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Inspired by Prince Charles's Aston Martin that Runs on Cheese and Wine, Toby Walne Road-Tests a Rather More Humble Biofuel...Used Chip Fat oil
by Toby Walne (Daily Mail) Using used cooking oil to fuel cars and lorries is very much part of the future; Biofuels could play a role in turning Great Britain carbon neutral by 2050; Boris Johnson says the country will
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Business Aviation Pledges Net-Zero Carbon By 2050 and Increasing Fuel Efficiency as Part of Renewed Climate Commitments
(National Business Aviation Association) Business aviation leaders today pledged to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 as they expanded on a set of bold climate commitments made a decade ago, marking the latest in a string of new sustainability announcements at
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Negotiators Edge Closer to Global Carbon Market Deal at COP26
by Ewa Krukowska & Isis Almeida (Bloomberg) Nations are edging toward a deal that could create a global carbon market when they meet in Scotland for COP26 climate talks in about a week, after Brazil signaled it’s willing to compromise. Brazil
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Dollars in the Dirt: Big Ag Pays Farmers for Control of their Soil-Bound Carbon
by Rod Nickel and Karl Plume (Reuters) The biggest global agriculture companies are competing on a new front: enticing farmers to join programs that keep atmosphere-warming carbon dioxide in the soil. Fertilizer producers Nutrien Ltd (NTR.TO) and Yara (YAR.OL), agribusiness giant Cargill Inc (CARG.UL), and
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SAF Producer LanzaJet Sees Jet Fuel Price Parity ‘Just around the Corner’
by Dominic Perry (Flight Global) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer LanzaJet is “just around the corner” from bringing the cost of its fuel down to match that of regular jet fuel, according to the firm’s chief executive. Uptake of SAF has been
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Reducing CO2 Using a Panchromatic Osmium Complex Photosensitizer
(Tokyo Tech News) Using photocatalysts to reduce CO2 has received a lot of attention recently. Scientists from Tokyo Tech have developed a new osmium complex that can absorb a full wavelength range of visible light and act as a panchromatic
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ADM Further Expands Microbial Science and Technology Innovation Capabilities with Investment in Precision Fermentation Leader Acies Bio
(ADM) Partnership will help build on ADM’s world-class R&D capabilities and broad portfolio of innovative, responsibly-produced products and solutions -- ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, announced today that it is making a leading
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Big Oil's Big Day
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The big cheese of big oil will have their long-awaited hearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee, which plans to grill the execs on whether their companies disseminated disinformation to water down their roles
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ExxonMobil Plans to Increase Carbon Capture at LaBarge, Wyoming Facility
(ExxonMobil) ExxonMobil today (October 21, 2021) initiated the process for engineering, procurement and construction contracts as part of its plans to expand carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its LaBarge, Wyoming facility, which has already captured more CO2 than any other
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Renewable Energy and Jobs - Annual Review 2021 -- Special Edition: Labour and Policy Perspectives
(International Renewable Energy Agency) Employment opportunities are a key consideration in planning for a low-carbon economy. Many governments have prioritised renewable energy development, firstly to reduce emissions and meet international climate goals, but also in pursuit of broader socio-economic benefits. Since its
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ADM, Gevo Sign MoU to Produce up to 500M Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Gevo) ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Gevo, Inc., (NASDAQ: GEVO), a pioneer in transforming renewable energy into low carbon, energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons, announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding
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Rolls-Royce Just Flew a Boeing 747 Jumbo Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Rachel Cormack (Robb Report) The 747's Trent 1000 turbofan engine ran solely on unblended biofuel that reduces carbon emissions by 80%. -- The world may be one step closer to cleaner air travel thanks to Rolls-Royce. The company has just completed a
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Elkem to Test the World's First Carbon Capture Pilot for Smelters
(Elkem) Elkem, a global leader in silicon-based advanced materials, today announces that it will test the world’s first carbon capture pilot for silicon smelters at its plant in Rana, Norway. The project has received financial support from Gassnova CLIMIT and
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Royal Van Wijhe Verf Joins GoodShipping to Decarbonise Its Ocean Frieght
(Royal Vn Wijhe Verf) Royal Van Wijhe Verf, a global supplier of coatings and colourants, joins forces with the world-first sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to decarbonise the company’s ocean freight of all incoming raw materials through the application of sustainable marine biofuel. Royal
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First (Bio)CNG Tractor with Fuel Maker Refueling System Launched
(SNAM/NGV Journal) On the occasion of EIMA International 2021, the most important Italian exhibition dedicated to agricultural mechanization taking place in Bologna this week, New Holland and Snam4Mobility – with the contribution of its subsidiary Cubogas – will present the world’s
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Sustainable Lignin Valorisation --- November 4, 2021 --- ONLINE
Lignin is the second most abundant biopolymer of land-based biomass, with a huge potential as source of many aromatic chemicals and building blocks. Its full exploitation can increase the profitability of many lignocellulosic biorefineries and produce biobased products. Despite the
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Delivering Resiliency and Building Decarbonization with Renewable Propane --- November 3, 2021 --- ONLINE
Throughout the country, there are thousands of suburban and rural communities that face daunting challenges when it comes to securing reliable and inexpensive, let alone low carbon, energy. As recent crises have revealed time and again, towns and unincorporated areas
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Richfield Drivers Win with E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up yesterday to educate drivers on the benefits of using Unleaded Plus (E15) during an hour-long promotion at a Winner station in Richfield. Drivers who fueled up with E15
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop --- December 1-3, 2021 --- San Francisco, CA and ONLINE
Returning to San Francisco this year, the LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop will be live and in-person once again and celebrating our 10th Anniversary! That means you’ll have the chance to experience the same unsurpassed regulatory and marketplace conversations that you’ve
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Destination Net Zero: Nature and Bioeconomy Days --- November 23-24, 2021 --- ONLINE
We are at the beginning of the most decisive decade in our lifetimes. What we do in the next 10 years will set the course for our net-zero future. To meet the moment, we're thrilled to present Destination Net Zero Events—a
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Destination Net Zero: Energy and Transportation Days --- October 26-27, 2021 --- ONLINE
We are at the beginning of the most decisive decade in our lifetimes. What we do in the next 10 years will set the course for our net-zero future. To meet the moment, we're thrilled to present Destination Net Zero Events—a
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Plug Power Breaks Ground on USD-290m Green Hydrogen Project in New York
(Renewables Now) Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:PLUG) is initiating building works on a USD-290-million (EUR 249m) project in New York that includes the construction of a green hydrogen plant and a 450-MW electricity substation. The project will be realised at the Western
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Study Compares Electric Vehicle Charge Costs vs. Gas — And Results Were Surprising
by Jamie L. LaReau (Detroit Free Press) ... Costs to drive an EV compared with a gasoline car are detailed in a report Anderson Economic released Thursday called "Comparison: Real World Cost of Fueling EVs and ICE Vehicles." The study has four major findings: There are four
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
What Is E85 Gas and Should You Use It?
by Andy Jensen (Advanced Auto Parts) ... E85 is widely available, an affordable alternative for many popular vehicles. Here's why you should take another look at ethanol. ... E85 is a gasoline and ethanol blend, much like your regular gas. If you
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
President Targets Raising Biodiesel Production to Save Forex
(Antara News) Domestic biodiesel production will reduce diesel imports in order to save up to Rp56 trillion (almost US$4 billion) of foreign exchange in 2021, according to President Joko Widodo. "If we can produce our own biodiesel here and use
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Taliban Metal: House Republicans Are Having a Forum on Afghanistan’s Critical Minerals
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) House Republicans are having a forum on Afghanistan’s critical minerals, casting the U.S. withdrawal from the country as handing the Taliban access to one of the world’s largest deposits of vital minerals and metals
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NCERC Scores $1.9M Grant Partly to Expand Biotechnology Laboratory Incubator
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Illinois, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), located in University Park of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, has been awarded $1.9 million though the Rebuild Illinois Wet Lab Capital program by the Illinois Department of Commerce
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Feenstra Introduces Legislation to Study Electric Vehicle Costs, Biojet Fuel
(Office of Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04)) “These proposals aim to help consumers and taxpayers save money while also bolstering demand for corn, soybeans, and biofuels produced in the 4th District.” -- In an effort to expand uses for biofuels, Rep. Randy
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Soaring Petrol Prices Make French Drivers Rush to Ethanol
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) Ethanol sales will hit record highs in France this year and next, supported by strong demand for high-ethanol fuel E85 as car owners seek cheaper alternatives to gasoline, producers said on Thursday. Fuel prices have soared
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Enviva and GreenGasUSA Announce a 10-Year Renewable Natural Gas Offtake Agreement to Decarbonize Enviva’s Scope 1 Emissions
(Enviva) Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE: EVA) (“Enviva”) and GreenGasUSA, an integrated renewable natural gas (RNG) solutions provider, announced today a 10-year RNG offtake agreement to decarbonize natural gas-related emissions in Enviva’s operations. The agreement is expected to eliminate more than 64,000
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Xebec Receives EU Research Grant to Design and Build 1 MW Electrolyser System for Production of Sustainable Liquid Fuels
(Xebec Adsorption/Globe Newswire) Grant to design and build a worldwide first low temperature electrochemical CO2 conversion system -- Xebec Adsorption Inc. (TSX: XBC)(“Xebec”), a global provider of clean energy solutions, is pleased to announce today that it has received a research
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Orbex Set to Launch World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Space Rocket
(Orbex/SpaceRef) The carbon footprint of launching the new Orbex Prime space rocket will be up to 96 per cent lower than comparable space launch programmes, a new scientific study has revealed. Prime is poised to become one of the most environmentally friendly
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Whitecap Resources Inc. Partners with Federated Co-operatives Limited to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Saskatchewan
(Whitecap Resources Inc./CISION) Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap" or the "Company") (TSX: WCP) is pleased to announce that it has signed a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with Federated Co-operatives Limited ("FCL") to use Whitecap's expertise in carbon capture utilization and storage ("CCUS") to
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Biodegradable Underwear, Fish Guts to Fashion, Lab-Grown Antelope, Coldplay’s Sustainable Tour: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of October 21st
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) It’s almost the weekend so let’s celebrate this week’s crazy and amazing innovations. From Coldplay’s “sustainable tour” emitting half the CO2 emissions as the previous tour with a bamboo stage, biodegradable glitter and renewable
October 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Climate Change Fuels Drive toward Cleaner Tractors
by Marc Heller (E&E News) Making tractors burn with less pollution has long posed a trade-off: cleaner air, but less power to drag heavy equipment. Now manufacturers say they’re making strides to help close the gap. The latest entrant is a biomethane- and
October 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Three Bio-Based Innovations Edge Closer to Market With Private–Public Funding
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory) A more sustainable farming sector, lower industrial emissions, more efficient biochemical production—National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists and industry partners expect sizable benefits from three new projects to commercialize bioinsecticides, enzymatic carbon dioxide (CO2) utilization, and
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Introduced for the First Time at Gatwick Airport through a Collaboration between Neste, Q8Aviation, easyJet and Gatwick Airport Ltd
(Neste) With the first one departing today, a total of 42 easyJet flights operating from Gatwick Airport are to be powered by a 30 percent Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ blend. This important milestone marks the first time a departing flight at Gatwick
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Exxon Debates Abandoning Some of Its Biggest Oil and Gas Projects
by Christopher M. Matthews and Emily Glazer (Wall Street Journal) ... Exxon Mobil Corp.’s XOM -1.82% remade board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil and gas projects as the company reconsiders its investment strategy in a fast-changing energy landscape, according
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‘No Commercial Case for Green Hydrogen’ Yet: Siemens Energy CEO
by Anmar Frangoul (CNBC) Described by the International Energy Agency as a “versatile energy carrier”, hydrogen has a diverse range of applications. While there is excitement about the potential of green hydrogen in some quarters, it’s currently expensive to produce.
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Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. Signs Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to Develop Cost- & Carbon-Cutting Energy Projects
(Butane-Propane News/Global Clean Energy Holdings) Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. announced that it has signed a master services agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company under which PG&E will identify, design, and implement renewable generation and energy management projects at GCEH’s Bakersfield Renewable
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The Repsol Refinery in A Coruña Manufactures Biofuel with Used Cooking Oil
(Repsol (Google translation)) Repsol increases its renewable diesel production capacity from waste with the processing in the Coruñés complex of 500 tons of frying oil of national origin as raw material. The A Coruña refinery has a consolidated production of
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Global Bioenergies Makes Breakthrough on the Road toward Biojet Fuel
(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Global Bioenergies has made major advances in its process for converting plant-based feedstocks into isobutene. The resulting improved performance will speed up penetration of the cosmetics market over the next few years and allows to target production costs that would make this process the world
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Roxtec Selects Sustainable Marine Fuels
(Roxtec) As successful provider of cable and pipe safety seals, Roxtec has grown to cover industries and markets worldwide. This has increased the need for transportation, and especially sustainable ocean freight solutions since shipping is a significant source of greenhouse gas
October 21, 2021 Read Full Article
De-risking and Commercializing Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to BETO’s SAF Strategy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With the recent announcement of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, the U.S. Department of Energy’s BETO shared this slide guide on their sustainable aviation fuel strategy, featuring BETO Director, Dr. Valerie Sarisky-Reed, and Zia
October 21, 2021 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Advanced Clean Transportation Expo — May 9-12, 2022 — Long Beach, CA DEADLINE: December 1, 2021
Incredible momentum is taking place across the advanced transportation and clean energy sector with all signs pointing to accelerated growth. ACT Expo attendees gained unmatched insight into the latest trends, policies, and technologies driving fleets to invest in advanced clean
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Advanced Clean Transportation Expo --- May 9-12, 2022 --- Long Beach, CA
Incredible momentum is taking place across the advanced transportation and clean energy sector with all signs pointing to accelerated growth. ACT Expo attendees gained unmatched insight into the latest trends, policies, and technologies driving fleets to invest in advanced clean
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Researchers Develop Chemoenzymatic Technique to Extract Precursor for Biofuel from Agricultural Waste
by Park Sae-jin (Aju Business Daily) For the first time in the world, researchers from a state-run institute have found a chemoenzymatic technique to convert a material extracted from biomasses into an important eco-friendly precursor for biofuel and bioplastic. The
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North Dakota Regulators Approve First Carbon Storage Project in 'Landmark Day'
by Amy R. Sisk (Bismarck Tribune) North Dakota regulators granted several approvals Tuesday for what's expected to become the first carbon dioxide storage project in the state at an ethanol plant near Richardton. The project at Red Trail Energy aims to
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Op-ed on Ethanol Badly Missed the Mark
by Cassidy Walter (Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Iowa City Press-Citizen) ... Apparently (Jane) Yoder-Short doesn’t know that the growth of ethanol over the last 30 years was driven by ethanol replacing lead and other nasty octane enhancers in our gasoline. And
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
A Biodiesel Boom (and Conundrum)
by Dan Charles and Marie Godoy (NPR) There's a biodiesel boom happening! It's fueled by incentives and policies intended to cut greenhouse emissions, and is motivating some oil companies like World Energy in Paramount, California to convert their refineries to
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Investment Should Occur in California Despite Some Opposition, Regulator Says
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) California’s biofuel projects are important for the state to achieve its decarbonization goals despite “tremendous pushback” in some instances, a top state environmental regulator said on Tuesday. California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard program incentivizes energy companies to seek
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Biobased gasoline - The REWOFUEL project --- October 27, 2021 --- ONLINE
Welcome to a live webinar on how it is possible to produce one hundred percent renewable gasoline, on October 27 between 12.00 - 12.45. The webinar is organized by the EU-project REWOFUEL. A hundred percent renewable gasoline has been developed by
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One Hundred Percent Renewable Gasoline - It Is Actually Quite Possible!
(SEKAB) A hundred percent renewable gasoline has been developed by the Product Design Team at Repsol Technology Lab. The study has been focused on the formulation of such gasoline, aiming to fulfill European Normative EN 228. The formulation is based
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Judgment of the Contentious-Administrative Court The "Unfavorable" Environmental Report for Setting up a Biodiesel Plant in the Port Is Not Open to Challenge
(ceutaactualidad.com (Google translation)) It substantiates that the Environmental Impact Statement, which was unfavorable, is instrumental in nature and is not a definitive administrative act or a qualified procedure that can be challenged on its own. The Contentious-Administrative Court No. 2 of
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Chevron Lummus Global Introduces ISOTERRA Renewable Fuel Technology
(Chevron Lummus Global) Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) today announced the expansion of its technology portfolio with the addition of its new ISOTERRA process for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass sources. The two-step process involves hydrodeoxygenation
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Southwest Airlines Announces 10-Year Environmental Sustainability Plan
(Southwest Airlines) Airline plans to reduce carbon emissions intensity by at least 20 percent by 2030 and maintain carbon neutral growth every year through the end of the decade -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today (October 18, 2021) announced a
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
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