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Back TO HOMELargest Biofuel Producer Eyes E15 as National Standard
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The world’s largest biofuel producer wants to make 15-percent blended ethanol fuel the national standard
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Towards Affordable Clean Energy: Exploring New Catalysts for Urea-based Fuel Cells
(KMOU Research News) Scientists achieve state-of-the-art performance in urea fuel cells using inexpensive electrodes without precious metals -- Fuel cells that generate
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Don’t Pitch Those Peels, Recycle Them: California’s New Food-Waste Law
by Francine Kiefer (Christian Science Monitor) ... beginning Jan. 1, (California) is requiring every city and county to have a
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
300,000 Kenyan Household Subscribers on KOKO's Clean Fuel Platform
(KOKO Networks) Team KOKO today celebrated the company's latest sales milestone, with more than 300,000 household subscribers on our clean fuel
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
SAF Taking Off in 2022: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to ICF’s SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As you wait for the clock countdown to 2022 today, check out this slide guide
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Top 10 Digest Stories of 2021
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... In fact, in terms of news stories, there was more good news than bad
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
New IEAGHG Report: 2021-02 CO2 as a Feedstock: Comparison of CCU Pathways
(IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Program) A range of carbon dioxide capture technologies have been developed, including amine-based routes and calcium looping
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewables 2021: Analysis and Forecast to 2026
(International Energy Agency) Renewables 2021 is the IEA’s primary analysis on the sector, based on current policies and market developments.
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Policies and Market in Norway
by Odd Jarle Skjelhaugen, Mats Nordum, Einar Svein, Jarle Horn and Duncan Akporiaye (Norwegian University of Life Sciences/Norwegian Environment Agency/Drivkraft
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
IEA Bioenergy Webinar – Sustainable Aviation Fuel/Biojet Technologies – Commercialisation Status, Opportunities and Challenges --- July 14, 2021 --- ONLINE

Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will have to play a major role if the aviation sector is to meet its climate
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Progress in Commercialization of Biojet /Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF): Technologies, Potential and Challenges
by Susan van Dyk and Jack Saddler (IEA Bioenergy Task 39) Biojet/ Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) must play a major
December 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Decarbonising the Marine Sector: Progress and Aspirations --- December 3, 2020 --- ONLINE

The virtual panel discussion was held via Zoom. The list of panel members and their short bios are summarized in the
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing the Trucking Sector Using Low Carbon-Intensive Fuels --- November 22, 2021 --- ONLINE

The virtual panel discussion was held via Zoom The list of panel members and their short bios are summarized in
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Progress towards Biofuels for Marine Shipping
by Tor I. Simonsen, Noah D. Weiss, Susan van Dyk, Elke van Thuijl, Sune Tjalfe Thomsen (IEA Bioenergy Task 39)
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Challenges in Determining the Renewable Content of the Final Fuels after Co-processing Biogenic Feedstocks in the Fluid Catalytic Cracker (FCC) of a Commercial Oil Refinery
by Jianping Su, Liang Cao, Gary Lee, Jonathan Tyler, Anna Ringsred, Michael Rensing, Susan van Dyk, Don O'Connor Robert Pinchu,
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
2021 KS95 Event Compilation
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Here's a short compilation video of our station events in 2021. We're looking forward to seeing all
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Is Announcing a Virtual Public Hearing to Be Held on January 4, 2022, on Its Proposal for the ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: RFS Annual Rules,’’ Which Was Signed on December 7, 2021.

(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held on January
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
These Bay Area Refineries Want to Ditch Crude Oil for Biofuels. Critics Say That’s a Bad Idea
by J.D. Morris (San Francisco Chronicle) Two oil companies say they want to transform their Bay Area refineries to aid
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Militaries Are among the World’s Biggest Emitters. This General Wants Them to Go Green.
by Michael Birnbaum (Washington Post) ... One recommendation is to fly military aircraft on 50 percent sustainable aviation fuel. Another
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Nominations Open: The 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022 DEADLINE: January 27, 2022
The Digest is announcing the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022.
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Largest Biofuels Producer Focuses on Sustainability
(POET/Farm Progress) A 40% increase in biofuel production capacity, an on-site solar farm, and a company roadmap to net carbon neutrality
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Shipley Expects Iowa Lawmakers to Discuss Ethanol Mandate
(Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network/KIWA Radio) The 2022 Iowa Legislative Session is just around the corner and state lawmakers are expected to
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
The 2022 In & Out List
by Bob Dinneen (Renewable Fuels Association) ... And after another turbulent year, with COVID’s persistence and seemingly intractable political dysfunction,
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: RD, Fuel Demand Weigh on California LCFS
by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) New low-carbon fuel supplies will add pressure in 2022 on California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Editorial: Conflicting Passions Burn Brightly over Biofuels Production Mandate
by Josh Sosland (World Grain/Milling & Baking News) ... Lost in the back and forth over the RVOs are the
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Supreme Court Consider E15 Case during Jan. 7 Conference
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Produce Magazine) The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to consider whether it will review a July 2,
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Kind Says Momentum Is Building for Defend the Blend Act
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) A Wisconsin Congressman remains optimistic about legislation that would require the EPA to stay on
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
SNAM and Sagat Team up for the First Hydrogen-Ready Fuel Cell in Italy in Torino Airport
(Snam) SAGAT SpA, the Torino Airport Management Company, and the Snam Group, through its subsidiary Renovit, which specialises in energy efficiency
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Two Birds with One Stone: A Combined Environmental and Economic Performance Assessment of Rapeseed-Based Biodiesel Production
by Xueqing Yang,Yang Liu, Alberto Bezama, Daniela Thrän (GCB-Bioenergy) Rapeseed is the dominant feedstock for biodiesel production in Germany; however,
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Vibra Test Diesel with Renewable Content on Bus Lines in Curitiba
(Petrobras) Petrobras and Vibra will begin, in January, tests with the new Diesel R5 (with 5% renewable content), produced at the
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Hungry for Value: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to The Wolfpack on Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the ABLC Wolfpack’s take on 5 key Green Hydrogen companies, then check
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
IFUS Cattle Turning Bagasse Trash Into a Cash Cow
by Michael Sheikh (Falcon Strategic Research/Biofuels Digest) ... It’s a cattle feed and supplement that, when used properly, can substantially
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Top 10 Slide Guides of 2021
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) As we wrap up 2021 this week, The Digest brings you the hottest Top 10
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Microgrid-Powered Facility in Wisconsin Produces Renewable Natural Gas for California
by David Appleyard (Microgrid Knowledge) Powering an anaerobic digester project with a renewable microgrid has transformed the economics of biogas at
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Enabling Commercial Success of Industrial Biotechnology
by Bradley W. Biggshal, et al. (Science Magazine) The industrial biotechnology sector—commercial-scale manufacturing of chemical products by use of cellular
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
US Borax Trials Renewable Diesel in Mining Operations
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) In mid-December, U.S. Borax became the first site across the global mining group Rio Tinto
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
USDA Secretary Vilsack Meets with GE Aviation on Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Reduce CO2
by Jay Stowe (GE Aviation/Biobased Diesel Daily) After leading USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack on a tour of the engine development assembly
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Decoupling Carbon from Commercial Flight Fact Sheet
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) empowers energy companies and aviation stakeholders by supporting advances in
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Industrial Innovation: Bioenergy Expands the Possible Fact Sheet
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is driving research and development on a wide
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Bioproducts: A Clean Energy Solution Fact Sheet
(U.S. Department of Energy) In an effort to build a 100% clean energy economy, the United States is investing in research
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Algae: A Single Cell for Multiple Solutions Fact Sheet
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office supports public and private partners that work to improve
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Will Oversee $20 Billion Federal Investment to Stand Up Clean Energy Projects Across the U.S.
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Cover Crop Series Articles
(Agri-Pulse)1. Saving the planet by saving the soil: Can cover crops fulfill their promise? 2. Making cover crops pay off: what it
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Producer Bets on Camelina as Low-Carbon Feedstock
by Amy Mayer (Agri-Pulse) A minor oilseed may be poised to take on a larger role as climate-smart policies emphasize low
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Are Having a Government-Funding Moment
by Angely Mercado (Popular Science) ... Just this month, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide more than $100
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Ends Landmark 40th Year Growing Even Stronger
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association closes out its yearlong 40th anniversary celebration this week with a fitting milestone, welcoming
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Analytical Instruments for Chemical Analysis of Biofuels and Synthetic Fuels - Oil, Gas & Refineries
(Analytik Jena) Learn about Analytik Jena`s elemental analysis techniques for the determination of metal and non-metal elements, e.g., carbon, sulfur,
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Irving Based Biofuel Producer Announces Mega Merger
(WBAP) A mega merger announced for an Irving based company. A billion dollar merger is in the works for Darling
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Michigan Agency Launches RNG Study
(Michigan Public Service Commission/Biomass Magazine) The Michigan Public Service Commission on Dec. 9 launched a new study that will examine the
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
National Farmers Union (NFU) Pleased U.S. Environmental Protectional Agency (EPA) Includes Renewables Pathway for Canola in Regulatory Agenda
(National Farmers Union) EPA has announced their regulatory agenda for Fall 2021, which included designation of renewable diesel fuels derived
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Offers Phase 2 Funds for Biomass Feedstock Innovation Program
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.K. government on Dec. 20 announced its now accepting applications for phase two funding under
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Workshop on Biofuel Greenhouse Gas Modeling --- February 28-March 1, 2022 --- ONLINE Public Comments DEADLINE: April 1, 2022

EPA is hosting a virtual public workshop on biofuel greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling February 28 - March 1, 2022. This is
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
KU to Conduct Research to Make Paddy Waste Useful for Industries
by Neeraj Mohan (Hindustan Times) The department of biotechnology of the Kurukshetra University is set to conduct research to make
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Bunker One Wants to Supply Marine Fuel with 7% Biodiesel
(EPBR) Initiative, unprecedented in Brazil, will feature laboratory and vessel tests -- A partnership between the Danish multinational Bunker One and
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
New Energy Vision Report Analyzes Non-Petroleum Fuel Options for Waste & Recycling Fleets
(Waste Advantage Magazine) The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision published a new report on waste and recycling collection truck fleets,
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Sharjah Launches UAE’s First Used Cooking Oil Recycling Programme for Communities
(Gulf Today) Bee’ah Tandeef has launched a used cooking oil recycling service to reduce the negative impact of typical disposal
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
ANCAP to Slash Biodiesel Blending to 2.5% Following Uruguayan Tax Shift
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Uruguay, El Observador reports ANCAP has decided to slash biodiesel blending to 2.5% from 5%
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Recycling CO2: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dr. Sean Simpson, CSO at LanzaTechshared this illuminating slide guide on CO2 pathways to products,
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
The Key to a Successful Cellulosic Ethanol Project
by Mallikarjun Navalgund (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) ... Ethanol is a currently available solution and is being deployed to mitigate emissions from
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
GE Aviation Looks to Test Catalyst Using 100% SAF
by Jerry Siebenmark (AIN Online) Through a partnership with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT), GE Aviation Czech will begin
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Reducing Greenhouse Gases from Flying
by Randal O’Toole (The Antiplanner) Rail advocates say we need to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on high-speed rail
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Green and Clean: New Eco-friendly and Sustainable Algae-Based Way to Fight Water Pollution
(Shoolini University) To purify urban wastewater for reuse, researchers develop a new algae-based bioremediation method -- ... Recently, based on
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Indecopi Renews Anti-Dumping Duties Imposed on Argentine Biodiesel in 2016 to Avoid the Entry of Imported Fuel at Dumped and Subsidized Prices
(Andina (Google Translation)) The National Institute for the Defense of Competition and the Protection of Intellectual Property (Indecopi), said today
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
GoodFuels Triples Marine Biofuel Sales in 2021
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, Ship and Bunker reports GoodFuels tripled its marine biofuels sales in 2021 without
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
New Advanced Biofuels Set to Transform Racing
(VP Racing Fuels) VP Racing Fuels, Inc., a global leader in performance fuels, lubricants and additives, announced Thursday that advanced bio-renewable
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Revolutionary Renewables: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Avantium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Did you know Avantium’s two lead products are FDCA, the chemical building block for PEF,
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
France’s 1st Carbon-Negative Building Thanks to Hempcrete, New Hemp-Based 3D Ink, Seaweed Yarn, Biobased Epichlorohydrin and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of December 29th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) France is claiming the world’s first carbon-negative building, thanks in large part to the carbon-sequestering
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Risks Wasting ‘Significant Funds’ on CCS — Audit
by Carlos Anchondo and Jeremy Dillon (E&E News) The Department of Energy is at risk of wasting a significant amount of
December 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Waste Not, Want Not: New Process Turns Manure into Fatty Acids
by Mark E. Griffin (University of Wisconsin--Madison) University of Wisconsin–Madison researchers have demonstrated a new process for transforming a plentiful
December 28, 2021 Read Full Article
NREL Seeks Applications for 2022 Executive Energy Leadership Program DEADLINE: January 14, 2022
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Colorado, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is seeking applicants
December 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Neste Donates EUR 1 Million to Universities in Finland
(Neste) Neste will donate a total of EUR 1 million to universities in Finland to support the research and education in
December 28, 2021 Read Full Article
1 Billion Gallons Per Year by 2030: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Why they do what they do, what net-zero fuels really means, how agriculture and
December 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Higher Performance, Carbon Negative Plastics, Maybe for Less: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to ReSource Chemical
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Emerging out of stealth and the hallways of Activate along Berkeley Lab’s Cyclotron Road is ReSource
December 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Firsts for Biomethane – 1st of Its Kind Network for Biomethane Industry, Scotland’s 1st Biomethane Refuelling Station Opens
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... First, the biomethane industry sets a 1st of its kind European Network to facilitate
December 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Indonesia Saves $4.54 Billion in Foreign Exchange by Using Biofuel
(Antara) The utilization of 30 percent biodiesel (B30) in 2021 helped Indonesia save US$4.54 billion in foreign exchange or equivalent
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
NY to Require Biodiesel Blending with Heating Oil in 2022
by Laura Sanicola (Long Island Press/Reuters) New York will become the largest state to enact a biodiesel blending requirement for heating
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Vehicles Must Comply with BS-6 Norms, Govt Advisory to Car Automobile Manufacturers
by Dipak K Dash (Times of India/MSN) Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said his ministry has issued
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Modi Naturals Forays into Ethanol Manufacturing; Plans to Invest Rs 250 cr in Next Two Years
(The Free Press Journal) Modi Naturals Limited has decided to establish an Ethanol Plant in the state of Chhattisgarh. For this
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Fuel Price Will Not Rise if More Biodiesel Is Mixed: Mesa
(The New Century (Google Translation)) The Minister of Mines and Energy, Diego Mesa, assured that the resolution for the mixture
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
CGB and MN Soybean Processors Announce Plans to Build State-of-the-Art Soybean Processing Plant in North Dakota
(CGB Enterprises/Associated Press) CGB Enterprises, Inc. (CGB) and Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) today announced that they have formed a joint venture
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Bollore Logistics Launches Carbon Emission Scheme
(Agence de Presse Africaine) Bolloré Logistics has announced the launch of its so-called SEAalternative, a new scheme to reduce CO2
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Moving Emerging Tech and Rural Development Forward: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA RBCS
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) loan guarantees, grants, and technical assistance support the bioeconomy and
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Turning Water into Wine, Aquatech’s Water Treatment and Reuse Adds Value for Biofuels Industry
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Whatever is the carbonaceous feedstock, carbon recycling projects play a paramount role in reducing
December 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Belgian Hauler Bets on Biomethane Certificates to Boost Green Transition
(Scania/NGV Journal) Renewable fuels are an important part of the shift towards sustainable heavy transport. In this regard, Belgian transport company
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Gulfstream G700 Caps Successful and Sustainable Year in Flight Test
(Professional Pilot/Gulfstream) 83% of All-New G700 Testing Conducted on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blend -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Eastern Airways Debuts Cornwall to London Service on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Eastern Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eastern Airways, the U.K.’s independent regional airline, celebrated its inaugural Cornwall Newquay-London Gatwick route Dec. 15. The
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Clay Lacy Certified to NATA’s New Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses
(Clay Lacy Aviation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Clay Lacy Aviation is the first company certified to the National Air Transportation Association’s Sustainability Standard
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Deal Inked for First Solar-Powered Biodiesel Refinery
(Oman Daily Observer) Local oilfield services contractor Al Shawamikh Oil Services has signed an agreement with Omani biodiesel producer Wakud
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Honeywell Collaborates With The University of Texas at Austin for Innovative Carbon Capture and Storage Technology
(Honeywell) Honeywell establishes licensing agreement with Texas Carbon Management Program Group at The University of Texas at Austin; New Advanced
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Constellation Announces RNG Supply Agreement
(Constellation/Biomass Magazine) Constellation, a leading competitive energy and energy solutions provider, announced on Dec. 14 a 10-year agreement in which it
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Neste’s Aim of 100% Renewable Electricity Use to Be Achieved ahead of Schedule in Finland ⎯ New Hydropower Agreement with Vattenfall
(Neste) Neste has signed its first renewable hydropower purchase agreement with Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity
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Aemetis Signs Agreement to Purchase 125-Acre Former U.S. Army Facility to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel
(Aemetis) Aemetis contracts with the city of Riverbank, California for lease/purchase of an industrial site with 710,000 square feet of
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Enabling Sustainable Transportation with Hydrogen: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Linde
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What does the era of clean hydrogen look like? How can we decarbonize the world
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Meat Milestones, Lab Cultivated Shrimp, Levis Strauss Greener Blue Jeans, First-Ever Commercial Extract from Lily of the Valley Flower, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of December 23rd
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In this week’s Top 8 Innovations, there may be a rumbly in your tummy after hearing
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
New Request for Information on Renewable Fuel Scale-Up and Demonstration Released by DOE DEADLINE: January 31, 2022
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new Request for Information (RFI) on the scale-up
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Clean Energy Signs CNG Supply Deals with US & Canada Refuse Truck Fleets
(Clean Energy/NGV Journal) Republic Services has signed an agreement with Clean Energy for an expansion project in Huntington Beach, CA. The
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Australia Provides Sustainable Fuel Funding
by Kevin Morrison (Argus Media) Australia's federal government will provide A$33.5mn ($23.8mn) in funding to support the development of sustainable aviation
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Notice of Solicitation of Applications for Inviting Applications for the Intermediary Relending Program for Fiscal Year 2022 DEADLINES: December 31, 2021; March 31, 2022; June 30, 2022
(Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA/Federal Register)This Notice is to invite applications under the Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) for fiscal year (FY) 2022,
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Viewpoint: HVO Capacity Growth to Test Feedstock Supply
by Lauren Moffitt (Argus Media) Decarbonisation pledges have increased during a landmark year for global climate diplomacy with the UN's Cop
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Business Aviation: Doubling Down on Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Stewart D’Leon (National Business Aviation Association/Biomass Magazine) ... Business aviation was an early advocate for SAF, first setting aspirational
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Deere Pairs with Start-up to Swap Diesel for Ethanol in Its Engines
by Herb Trix (WVIK/Radio Iowa) Iowa’s largest manufacturing employer is partnering with a Chicago-area company to reduce harmful emissions from its
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Australia to Raise Biofuels Consumption: USDA
(Argus Media) Australia's federal government will implement new fuel standards for gasoline from 1 January 2022, which may significantly raise the
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
In Defense of the Ethanol Requirement in Gasoline ‘Unprofitable Refineries Whine because Biofuels Take away Market Share,’ Writes Sen. Chuck Grassley
(Wall Street Journal) As an avid reader of the Journal, I feel compelled to respond to the editorial board following
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U.S. Reverses Trump Effort to Quash California Vehicle Emissions Rules
by David Shepardson (Reuters) The Biden administration on Tuesday finalized a reversal of a rule issued under then-U.S. President Donald Trump
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
The Airline Industry Is Catching Hydrogen Fuel Cell Fever
by Tina Casey (CleanTechnica) United Airlines and ZeroAvia are teaming up to bring the dream of zero emission hydrogen fuel
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Through the Eyes of a Pioneer: 3 Watershed Moments in the Story of Renewable Fuels
by Tero Ikäheimonen (Neste) Pekka Tuovinen, retired Senior Advisor on Sustainability, saw firsthand Neste’s transformation from a regional oil refining company
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Exercise of Option over Altalto Project Site
(Biofuels International) Sustainable fuels firm Velocys announced it has exercised an option agreement to acquire Rula Developments (Immingham) Limited with
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Tina Casey
The Primary source of hydrogen today is natural gas, and to some extent coal, which means that a zero emission
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
SJI, REV LNG Break Ground on 4 RNG Facilities in Michigan
(South Jersey Industries/Biomass Magazine) SJI remains committed to advancing its infrastructure to meet the clean energy needs of the future. Consistent
December 23, 2021 Read Full Article
American-Made Challenges: Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize DEADLINE: February 25, 2022
(U.S. Department of Energy) Pathways to an Inclusive Energy Future -- Disadvantaged communities have experienced—and still experience—the negative impacts of climate change,
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
USGC Promotes US Ethanol at Seoul Mobility Show
(U.S. Grains Council) To convey the benefits of ethanol to government and industry stakeholders, the media and consumers, the U.S. Grains
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Finnish Carrier Chooses Renewable Gas Trucks for Deliveries in Helsinki
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Logistics company DACHSER Finland has acquired 10 biomethane trucks for its short-distance deliveries in the Helsinki Region. Choosing a
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Federal Watchdog: Trump’s USDA Overpaid Corn Farmers by $3B
by David Pitt (Associated Press) The Trump administration overpaid corn farmers by about $3 billion in federal aid in 2019
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Brazil's Petrobras to Start Testing Renewable Diesel with Customers in January
by Marta Nogueira (Reuters) Brazil's state-run oil company Petrobras (PETR4.SA) will start testing new renewable diesel based on co-processed edible oils with customers
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
State Aid: Commission Approves Finnish Investment Aid to NordFuel and Veolia for the Construction of Advanced Biofuels Plants in Finland
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, two support measures for the construction of advanced biofuels
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Requirements to Sell Biodiesel to Petroperú Were Met, Says Supplier Who Met with Castillo
(Gestion) On October 18, Castillo received in his office the general manager of Petroperú, the manager of Heaven Petroleum Operations
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Do We Want All of These Electric Car Mines? If EVs Are Supposed to Be a Social Good, How Do We Deal with Them Needing Mines Nobody Wants?
by Raphael Orlove (Jalopnik) ... 1st Gear: Here’s Another Fun ‘Wait Do We Actually Want These Lithium Mines’ Article -- Every
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Economy.-The Biodiesel Industry Foresees Possible Closures Due to the Breaking of Contracts by Gas Suppliers
(Bolsamania) The National Association of Producers of Biodiesel from Waste (Ewaba Spain) has denounced this Tuesday that the unilateral breaking
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Fulcrum BioEnergy Completes $375 Million Offering of Indiana Finance Authority Environmental Improvement Revenue Bonds
(Fulcrum Bioenergy) Represents a significant milestone for Fulcrum’s second zero-carbon transportation fuels project -- Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a pioneer in
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Biden Administration, Oil Industry Come to a Detente
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) OIL LANG SYNE: The oil industry has seen quite a change in tone from
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Meeting SAF Demand with Commercial Tech: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to Honeywell UOP
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How can we meet sustainable aviation fuel demand? Check out this ABLC 2021 slide guide
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
VW Officially Approves Using Paraffinic Fuels in Latest-Generation Diesel Engines
(Volkswagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40 percent by the
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
White House Science Advisor Visits Diamond Green Diesel
(Darling Ingredients, Inc./Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Dec. 16 that it hosted Eric S. Lander, President Biden’s science advisor
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
New Statewide Mandatory Organic Waste Collection
(CalRecycle) Beginning in 2022, SB 1383 requires every jurisdiction to provide organic waste collection services to all residents and businesses. “Jurisdiction”
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
OPAL Fuels, GFL Renewables to Build Two RNG Plants
(Bioenergy Insight) OPAL Fuels has formed a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with GFL Renewables to develop new RNG production facilities
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CNG Fuels Opens Scotland’s First Biomethane Refuelling Station
(Bioenergy Insight) CNG Fuels has opened Scotland’s first public access biomethane refuelling station, in response to growing demand from major
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H2FLY Joins aireg Initiative for the Production and Use of Renewable Aviation Fuel
(H2FLY and aireg) H2FLY, a German startup developing hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft, has joined aireg – the Aviation
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New Mexico Governor Seeks Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
(Associated Press) New Mexico’s Democratic governor on Monday renewed her call for state legislators in the major oil producing state to
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Factbox: U.S. Climate-Change Fight Threatened as Manchin Rejects Biden's Bill
by Timothy Gardner and Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) ... The bill contains billions of dollars to extend so-called 45Q tax credits for
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EPA’s Final Vehicle Emissions Rule Fails to Address Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 issued a final rule setting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
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Amp Americas Expands Dairy RNG Assets in Idaho and Indiana
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Amp Americas II LLC, a company converting dairy waste into carbon-negative renewable transportation fuel and power,
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Clean Energy Signs Slew of Contracts for Renewable Natural Gas
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed additional fuel and infrastructure contracts to meet the growing demand for
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Hexagon Agility Collects 11th Order of RNG and CNG for Trucks
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, signed a master services agreement in June 2020 with
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Biomass: Fuel & Power --- April 13-15, 2022 --- Moscow, Russia

The Congress is leading international event on production and use of solid & liquid biofuels. The previous event gathered more
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NEW DATE 2022 Toast to Clearing the Air --- March 23, 2022 --- Sacramento, CA

Air Quality & Climate Change: What Now California? A lively evening of conversations on strengthening California’s climate protection policies. Reach
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CALL FOR PAPERS: Progress in Biomethane-Mobility — October 11-13, 2022 — Neubausaal Schwäbisch Hall, Germany DEADLINE Extended to: May 31, 2022

Following the motto “Science meets Practice”, IBBK’s 3-day conference “Progress in Biomethane Mobility” will bridge the gap between technology and
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Progress in Biomethane-Mobility --- October 11-13, 2022 --- Neubausaal Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

Following the motto “Science meets Practice”, IBBK’s 3-day conference “Progress in Biomethane Mobility” will bridge the gap between technology and
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World Electrolysis Congress --- February 8-9, 2022 --- Hambury, Germany

Scaling Up Technology & Infrastructure whilst Bringing Costs Down -- The world’s leading electrolysis conference returns to tackle the remaining
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MIA Energy-Efficient Motorsport Conference (EEMS) --- March 23, 2022 --- Birmingham, UK

Engage with technology leaders from global motorsport and hear their ideas and plans for an energy-efficient future -- Now in
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GLOBE Forum 2022 --- February 15-17, 2022 --- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

For over three decades, GLOBE Forum has brought together Canada’s sustainability and climate leaders, changemakers and practitioners so that we
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European Hydrogen & P2X Conference --- June 15-16, 2022 --- Copenhagen, Denmark

European Hydrogen & P2X Conference will bring together top level experts from gas producers, chemical and mobility industries representatives, power
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Green Chemistry Summer School --- July 15-22, 2022 --- Golden, CO DEADLINE: January 21, 2022

ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy --Apply now for the ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry and
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American Chemical Society Fall 2022: Sustainability in a Changing World --- August 21-25, 2022 --- Chicago, IL and ONLINE

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Green Chemistry Gordon Research Conference --- June 24-29, 2022 --- Castelldefels, Spain

Green Chemistry has revolutionized the molecular and engineering sciences providing guiding principles towards sustainable chemical value chains. It aims at
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CALL FOR INNOVATIONS: TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo --- June 13-15, 2022 --- Washington, DC/National Harbor, MD DEADLINE: January 28, 2022 and March 11, 2022

For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from
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TechConnect World Innovation Conference & Expo --- June 13-15, 2022 --- Washington, DC/National Harbor, MD

For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from
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Agriculture Equipment Industry Faces Global Challenges by Advancing Technology and Practices that Boost Productivity while Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) America’s farms are greener and more productive than before while exploring new fuels and technologies for the
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Biodiesel Use to Decline in EU
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) There is a good news/bad news scenario emerging for canola oil in the European Union’s biodiesel
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Congressman Neguse Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Global Health, Economic, and Environmental Wellbeing through Clean Cooking
(Office of Congressman Joe Neguse (R-CO 2nd)) Congressman Joe Neguse introduced the Clean Cooking Support Act,bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would address