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Back TO HOMEMayville State University Biodiesel Workshop --- February 16, 2022 --- Mayville, ND

The public is invited to join Mayville State University agribusiness students for a biodiesel workshop. The goal of the workshop is
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Gov. Kim Reynolds Renews Effort to Require Higher Ethanol Blends at Iowa Pumps
by Stephen Gruber-Miller (Des Moines Register) ... Fuel retailers like gas stations would be required to offer gasoline with 15%
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
MN Soybean Members See Biodiesel Conference
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A dozen Minnesota soybean and biodiesel industry leaders had the opportunity to attend the recent National Biodiesel Conference on
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Glowing Yeast Lights the Way to Better Biofuels
by Tom Garlinghouse (Princeton University/Phys.Org) Deploying a technique that promises to supercharge the development of biofuels, researchers at Princeton University have
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy Gang Podcast: Can Aviation Be Made Sustainable?
(Wood Mackenzie) Exploring electric planes, booming cleantech investment and the hit Netflix film Don't Look Up -- It’s the first Energy
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
In Historic Vote, Los Angeles Will Phase out Oil Drilling
by Adam Mahoney (Grist) Once a magnet for urban oil drilling, the city now moves to curb its dependence on fossil
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Neutrality: HSBC Invests US$100 Million in Bill Gates-led Green Tech Programme to Support Decarbonisation of Heavy Polluting Sectors
by Daniel Ren (South China Morning Post) Bank will become an anchor partner in Breakthrough Energy Catalyst, an initiative within
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
World Agri-Tech South America Summit --- June 28-29, 2022 --- São Paulo, Brazil and ONLINE

World Agri-Tech’s dedicated event to South America on June 28-29 will connect international agri-food leaders to advance financial and environmental
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
JetBlue Launches Corporate Sustainable Travel Programme with a Focus on Offering SAF Certificates
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) JetBlue has become the latest US carrier to offer its corporate customers the opportunity to
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Russian Aviation Fuel Operator Gazpromneft-Aero Supplies SAF to Ural Airlines at Schiphol
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) Russian aviation fuel operator Gazpromneft-Aero has refuelled a Ural Airlines Airbus A321 cargo aircraft at
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Haldor Topsoe Becomes Member of Hydrogen Council to Promote Green Hydrogen Solutions
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Haldor Topsoe) -The Hydrogen Council is an ideal platform for enabling the energy transition through partnerships. -Topsoe
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
POET – Portland Completes Construction On Renewable CO2 Addition
by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) POET completed construction on an addition to its POET Bioprocessing facility in Portland, Indiana, facility.
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
ReCarbon Completes $25M Series B-1 Funding Round
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In California, ReCarbon, an energy and chemicals company that recycles GHGs into energy and decarbonized products
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
BioLNG, Renewable Synthetic LNG: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to SEA-LNG
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) 2021 brought significant progress on increasing production of bioLNG and renewable synthetic LNG and
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Greasezilla Grows to Godzilla Size – More than Doubles Operational Systems in 2022
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Like a feeding frenzy that doubles Godzilla’s size, in West Virginia, Downey Ridge Environmental Company,
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Petrol and Diesel Cars Need 'Biofuels' Like E10 to Achieve Net Zero before EV Rollout
by Felix Reeves (Express) Esperts are urging the Government to consider using sustainable fuels in petrol and diesel cars in
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Oil Giants Continue Investment in Renewable Diesel, Other Biofuels
(Financial Post/Globe Newswire) Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)–... Now the clamor for reduction in a fuel’s carbon intensity is
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
As Minnesota Explores a Clean Fuel Standard, There's Pushback against Ag
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) State agencies have been meeting with stakeholder groups, including farm groups. A report will be sent
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines
(Environmental Protection Agency) Final rule. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing modifications of certain compliance dates under the
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Equipment Manufacturers, Fleets Highlight Importance of Biodiesel in Future Program Plans
(National Biodiesel Board/Clean Fuels Alliance Americ) Clean Fuels Recognized as Essential Part of a Low-Carbon Transportation Future -- The National Biodiesel
January 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Anellotech and Trecora Resources Subsdidary South Hampton Resources Renew Site Host and Services Agreement for Process Development Pilot Plant
(Annellotech) Anellotech and South Hampton Resources, Inc. (SHR), a subsidiary of Trecora Resources, (NYSE: TREC), announced today the renewal of their
January 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Mazda Racer Powered by Next-Generation Biodiesel Fuel
(Voice Online) In efforts to realise carbon neutrality, Mazda Motor Corporation aims to popularise the use of next-generation bio-diesel fuels.
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Botswana Launches Biofuels Guidelines
(Xinhua) Botswana, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the Biofuels Guidelines in the capital city of
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Industry Slams Lack of Transparency in EU Approval Process for ‘Sustainable Biofuels’
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The consortium advising the European Commission on suitable sources for the production of sustainable biofuels has
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Researchers Develop Pb1Cu Catalyst for CO2-to-formate Conversion
by TU Bingxin (University of Science and Technology of China) A research team led by Prof. ZENG Jie from University of Science
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Omni OZ Fund, LLC Launches Seeking Accredited Investors for GreenMix Fuel Methanol-Ethanol Blend Processing Plant
(OMNI OZ FUND/Yahoo!) OMNI OZ FUND, LLC launches seeking accredited investors for its GreenMix Fuel Methanol-Ethanol Blend Processing Plant. The
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: SIMB Annual Meeting 2022 — August 7-10, 2022 — San Francisco, CA DEADLINES: April 15 and May 20, 2022

The 2022 program committee welcomes you to submit presentations in the Society’s core topic areas. poster abstracts, as well as
January 29, 2022 Read Full Article
And the Winner Is…: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NCGA’s Corn Challenge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Corn Growers Association creates and increases opportunities for corn growers and the “Consider
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
The Race to Reduce GHGs, Dependence on Petroleum, and Provide True Environmental Justice: Where Will the Reductions Come From?
Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... With 270 million light duty vehicles registered in the U.S., less than 2%
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Safflower an Oil Alternative?
by Shannon Beattie (Farm Weekly) ... Since the original creation, it has been further developed and marketed by GO Resources which
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
South American Webinar -- From Soybean to Fuel: A New Biodiesel Market Model --- February 23, 2022 --- ONLINE

The S&P Global Platts South American Virtual Webinar offers attendees an in-depth look at the Brazilian soybean, soybean oil, and biodiesel markets. We'll
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Seven Receive Scholarships to National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces seven recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, offering opportunities for young adults interested in
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Amends Program Offering $700M in COVID-19 Aid for Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is amending its program offering $700 million in COVID-19 aid
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
The Economic and Environmental Value of Brown Grease for the Biofuels Industry
(Greasezilla) Transforming brown grease from nuisance waste to renewable resource ... The EPA estimates that between 800 and 17,000 pounds
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Geoff Cooper
"Let’s allow all fuels and vehicles that can reduce emissions to compete fairly, and lets reward those fuels and vehicles
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Reflections from The Hill
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... I (Geoff Cooper, Renewable Fuels Association CEO and President) also think the industry
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Big FOG Disposal Challenge in the Big Easy
by Brian Levine (Greasezilla) Safeway Used Oil & Grease finds their solution with Greasezilla -- New Orleans boasts more than 1,400
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
New Catalytic Approach Directly Converts Raw Biomass into Natural Gas with Low Carbon Footprint
by SI Xiaoqin (Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics Chinese Academy of Sciences) Natural gas can be used as fuel for
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
BASF and Innospec Collaborate to Bring Increased Value to Ethanol Producers
(BASF) The collaboration will introduce BASF as the distribution partner of DCI-11 Plus ClearTrak™ -- BASF Enzymes LLC and Innospec Fuel
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Cacao Village, Lab-grown Oysters, Fish Waste-based Surfactants, Maybelline Going Biobased by 2030, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of January 28th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The dream of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is closer than you may think with
January 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., Oberon Fuels and Empresas Lipigas Announce Collaboration to Evaluate Renewable Dimethyl Ether + Propane Blends in Latin America
(Oberon Fuels) Three leaders in their respective industries announce a collaboration to test a clean, innovative low carbon fuel blend in
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Top U.S. Oil States Vie for Carbon Capture Oversight to Speed up Permits
by Liz Hampton (Reuters) ...The rules governing the carbon-injection wells for most states require federal approval with the first permits
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
California Missing Opportunity to Better Advance State’s Climate Goals
(Solutions from the Land) California is known for pursuing aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and the effort to stem climate
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Year-Round E15: There’s More than One Way to Peel a Banana
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Recognizing this, the governors of seven Midwest states sent a letter
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Climate & Energy Prize @ MIT DEADLINE January 30, 2022
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Previously known as the Clean Energy Prize @ MIT competition, CEP is now the Climate & Energy
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 Trust In Food Symposium: Climate-Smart State of Mind --- February 14-16, 2022 --- Nashville, TN and --- February 22-23, 2022 --- ONLINE

Convening alongside the Top Producer Summit in Nashville, the 2022 Trust In Food Symposium “Climate-Smart State of Mind – Partnering
January 27, 2022 Read Full Article
A ULL Researcher Invents a Catalyst Model for Biodiesel
(Canarias 7) The model uses pumice as a support, an abundant and low-cost volcanic material. -- The researcher at the University of
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
IRFA Summit Focuses on Policy, Future Market Opportunities
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, provided an overview of
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
MTM to Expand Biofuel Use after Successful Trial
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Singapore-headquartered MTM Ship Management is to expand its use of biofuels following a successful
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Liebherr Expands Its Use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(Neste) From January 2022 onwards, Liebherr will be expanding its use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to its plant in Kirchdorf where
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Cepsa and the Iberia Group Seal an Ambitious Strtegic Alliance to Decarbonize Air Transport on a Large Scale
(Crepsa) º The two major Spanish companies are joining forces to develop and produce sustainable aviation biofuels (SAF) on a
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Eni Biofuel to Power Aeroporti di Roma Vehicles
(Eni) A new milestone has been reached in the partnership between Eni and Aeroporti di Roma, as part of their strategic
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Monetizing Carbon Reductions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Commodity Plus Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Take a special look at how to monetize carbon reductions through futures contracts for commodity
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Overcoming a Bottleneck in Carbon Dioxide Conversion
by David Chandler (MIT News) Study reveals why some attempts to convert the greenhouse gas into fuel have failed, and
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Energy from Waste 2022 --- March 9-10, 2022 --- London, UK

Accelerating decarbonisation and the circular economy in the drive to carbon neutral. The Energy from Waste conference is the premier event in
January 26, 2022 Read Full Article
New List: These Commercial Vehicles Are Allowed to Fill up with Biodiesel
(LifePR) A new list shows the trucks, buses, engines, and other commercial vehicles that have been approved by the manufacturers
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
KBR Awarded Early Works Contract for Sustainability-Focused Project by Biojet AS
(KBR/PR Newswire) KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded an engineering contract by Biojet AS for a concept study for
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Progress, Policy, Plans: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Biodiesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) You may have seen the breaking news last week that the National Biodiesel Board changed its name
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Bioplastics: Re-shaping the Future of Our Planet
by Pramod Kumbhar (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) ... Bioplastics are a sustainable solution to the impending plastic pollution crisis. They are produced
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Algae Biomaterials Research Gets $6.4 Million Funding Boost from the US Department of Energy
(The Fish Site) Researchers with Montana State University have been awarded a series of grants totalling $6.4 million to identify
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
New Book on Birth of American Biodiesel
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com)At the National Biodiesel Conference last week, attendees were introduced to a new book o the history of biodiesel
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Why Are Certain Crops Used to Make Biofuels?
(Sustainable, Secure Food Blog) ... Biofuels are a low-carbon fuel option that we can use to make a difference right
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
VARO Energy and GPS Group Announce the Completion of an Integrated Biofuels Facility in the Port of Amsterdam
(VARO) VARO and GPS have developed a unique rail handling system as well as ethanol storage capacity, dedicated for VARO’s
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Recent Algae Discovery Gives Clues to Boost Biofuel Production
(Michigan State University/Phys.Org) A new study from the Michigan State University-Department of Energy (DOE) Plant Research Laboratory (PRL) shows how some
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
French Motorists Guzzle More Ethanol as Gasoline Prices Surge
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) Consumption of high-ethanol E85 rose 33% in France in 2021 and is expected to continue
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Those Who Went ‘All in’ for Clean Fuels Honored at Conference
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly known as the National Biodiesel Board, took time during its
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Anaerobic Digestion Screening Tool, Version 2.1 and EPA Biogas Toolkit
(Global Methane Initiative) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, on behalf of the Global Methane Initiative (GMI), developed the Anaerobic Digestion (AD)
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coaltion Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 6-8, 2022 --- Washington, DC/Gaylords, MD Includes Links to Presentations

The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this two-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Request for Nominations of Experts for the Review of Technical Support Document for the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases DEADLINE February 15, 2022
(Environmental Protection Agency/Federal Register) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE), on behalf of the co-chairs of
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Keep You Enemies Closer: Lawmakers Traditionally on Opposing Sides of the Renewable Fuels Standard Debated Joined Forces
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Lawmakers traditionally on opposing sides of the Renewable Fuels Standard debate joined forces Monday
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Past Biodiesel Chairs Honored with Pioneer Award
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly known as the National Biodiesel Board, honored some of the pioneers who
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Ag Group Wants Mandatory Use of Biofuels at All Iowa Pumps
by TOM (KIWA Radio) The head of Iowa’s largest agricultural organization is urging state lawmakers to reconsider a measure which would
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Expansion OK’d Amid Asphalt Concern
by Thomas Breen (New Haven Independent) An Annex plant that turns vegetable oil into biodiesel fuel won permission to expand its
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
NBAA Releases Guidance for New Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation Program
(National Business Aviation Association) The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced the release of guidance documents for its new Sustainable
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Biofuels Initiative Webinars --- February 23, March 9, March 23, April 6, 2022 --- ONLINE

Join the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s New Chemicals Division (NCD) for a series of outreach and training
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. EPA: Kick-off Meeting for Stakeholders in the Biofuels Sector --- February 9, 2022 --- ONLINE

Join the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s New Chemicals Division (NCD) for a series of outreach and training
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
US EPA Looks to Get New Biofuel Feedstocks to Market Quicker with Streamlined Review
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global Platts) More than 30 biofuels-related reviews pending before agency; Would amount to nearly 800 million gal/year of
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
AACC, NSF Calls All Community College Student Innovators DEADLINE: March 30, 2022
(American Association of Community Colleges) Community College Innovation Challenge invites community college students to create STEM solutions to real-world problems
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Raw Material for Biofuel Production Is Available on 7% of the Cultivated Area
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) In 2020, crops such as cereals, oilseeds, protein, sugar and
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
United Arab Emirates: TotalEnergies Joins Masdar and Siemens Energy in Initiative to Drive Green Hydrogen Development and Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies, Masdar and Siemens Energy sign collaboration agreement at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 to act as co-developers on
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbios Accelerates Its Industrial Development
(Carbios) This industrial scale-up is supported by the excellent results obtained at the demonstration plant, which launched in September 2021;
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Hyzon Motors to Collaborate with Transform Materials on Renewable Hydrogen Production
(Transform Materials) Hyzon Motors Inc. (NASDAQ: HYZN), a leading supplier of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicles, today announced a non-binding memorandum
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Measuring Carbon Reductions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to California LCFS Fuel Pathways
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The most recent DigestConnect took a special look at carbon markets — measuring reductions,
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
E-Fuel Converts Combustion Engine Exhaust into Oxygen
(E-Fuel Corporation) New line of Carbon Negative Power Generators and Ag Water Pumps set for 2022 -- E-Fuel Corporation is announcing
January 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Ural Airlines Tested Biofuel in Action
(RusBusinessNews) Ural Airlines has opened a new page in its history when its Airbus A321 performed the first flight using sustainable
January 22, 2022 Read Full Article
How Bad Are Plastics Really?
by Rebecca Altman (The Atlantic) They’re harmful to health, environment, and human rights—and now poised to dominate this century as
January 22, 2022 Read Full Article
America Has a Manure Problem, and the Miracle Solution Being Touted Isn’t All that It Seems
(The Guardian) ... Manure from animal agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen and phosphorus pollution in US waterways, making water undrinkable
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
German Navigation Software Firm HERE Acquires Software Tool for Fleet Managers Developed by Migros and Empa
(EuropaWire) Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that a software tool aimed at supporting
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Scientists Build Bioreactors and Engineer Bacteria to Advance Biofuel Research
by Gary Hughes (University of Kent) Researchers from the School of Biosciences have designed and built equipment that can be used to investigate
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Archaea Energy Announces Successful Startup of Project Assai Renewable Natural Gas Facility
(Archaea Energy) Largest RNG Facility in the World Completed Approximately Two Years after Gas Rights Execution -- Archaea Energy Inc. (“Archaea”
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydro Production, Policies and Promise: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to IRENA’s Report
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IRENA’s latest report considers whether and how hydrogen may disrupt future energy systems, offers insights
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Competitive Edge: WESAF Energy Solutions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... We decided to set up WESAF ENERGY as there is a glaring gap in
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Brightmark, Chevron Announce Vlot Anaerobic Digestion Project
(Brightmark) Project to be developed in partnership with Vlot Calf Ranch in Chowchilla, CA -- Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC – a
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Announces 2022 Policy Priorities
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor outlined the top federal priorities of the U.S. biofuel industry, highlighting critical
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Feedstocks and a Growing Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel Industry
by Aimie Simpson (Brownfield Ag News) U.S. farmers are ready to meet demand for feedstocks in a growing biodiesel and renewable
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Clariant: Romania Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Mechanically Complete
(Ethanol Producer Magazine/Clariant) After completing the construction and starting commissioning in October 2021, Bilfinger Tebodin keeps supporting Clariant on its largest
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Lawmaker Proposes Raising EU Green Jet Fuel Target to 100% by 2050
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) A draft European Parliament report calls for greater ambition in the EU’s proposed green jet fuel
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell’s Massive Carbon Capture Plant Is Emitting More Than It’s Capturing
by Anya Zoledziowski (Vice World News) A new Global Witness report found that it has the same carbon footprint per
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Americans Should Pay More for Gas, Not Less
by Jinjoo Lee (Wall Street Journal) There are some glaring holes in the way the U.S. regulates fuel economy and
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Tim Walz
(W)e’re going to be driving cars with gasoline for many years to come. -- Governor Tim Walz (D-MN)) to Brownfield
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Governor Walz Hopes to Sign E15 Standard into Law by End of 2022 Minnesota Legislative Session
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) ... “I’ve (Governor Tim Walz (D)) been on that bandwagon since I was in Congress in
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 Additional SRE Petitions Filed, 69 Now Pending Public Comment DEADLINE: February 7, 2022
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Jan. 20, reporting that
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
California's Battle to Cut Emissions with Biofuels Burns in New Truck Engines
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) Renewable diesel is touted as a cleaner-burning fuel, but a recent study has shown the fuel falls short
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Vilsack Says the Future for Biofuels Remains Bright
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the important role biofuels and biobased manufacturing play in the
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
French Fry Oil-Powered Fast Charger Makes It Possible For EVs to Cross Australia's Vast Emptiness
by Erin Marquis (Jalopnik) ... A retired engineer partnered with Polestar to solve the problem of getting EVs through one of
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Top EU Regulator Urges ‘Ban’ on Crypto Mining that He Claims Is Sucking up Renewable Energy
by Barbara Kollmeyer (Market Watch) The European Union urgently needs to ban a form of cryptocurrency mining that is relying heavily
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biggest Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling
by Anjana Nair (Bio Market Insights) ... The recent research from the Aarhus University, Denmark, demonstrated for the first-time computer vision
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Harmful Algae Blooms: An Untapped Resource
(Bio Market Insights) ... They source excess algal sludge from natural habitats all over the world, processing it into algae-based
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Six Key Considerations for CNG and RNG Compressors
by David Waters (NGT News) Whether you are capturing biogas, moving compressed natural gas through a grid, or equipping a fuel
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
FTI, Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy Install Wind Turbine at WPE Ethanol Plant
(EnTech Solutions) First in a Series of Projects to Reach Carbon Neutrality -- Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy and Western Plains Energy (WPE)
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Shipping’s Energy Transition – The Role of Biofuels and Carbon Offsets
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) The energy transition for shipping is not just about the fuels themselves, and companies
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Says Carbon-Nevative Ethanol Achievable within Decades
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Renewable Fuels Association says they’re continuing to work towards carbon neutrality
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Launches Pilot Program to Deploy Renewable Energy Infrastructure to People in Rural Towns
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding Will Help People in Particularly Underserved Rural Communities Cut Energy Costs, Increase Energy Resiliency and
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
UD and LSU Collaborate to Advance Manufacturing Technologies that Employ Carbon Dioxide and Renewable Energy
by Karen B. Roberts (University of Delaware) ... One hurdle that keeps promising CO2 electrolyzer technologies in academic laboratories rather than
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Centre Approves 196 Grain-Based Ethanol Projects of 859 cr Litre Capacity
by Prabhudutta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) To achieve 25 per cent blending with petrol by 2024-25, the country needs
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
USD Partners Announces Five Year Ethanol Customer Renewal at its West Colton Terminal; Commencement of Renewable Diesel Operations
(USD Partners/Business Wire) USD Partners LP (NYSE:USDP) (the “Partnership”) announced it has entered into a five-year Terminal Services Agreement with
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculations Verified by Bureau Veritas
(GAC) First GAC company to calculate and establish its emissions -- GAC Bunker Fuels’ Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions calculations have
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Swedavia Continues Work to Phase out Fossil Fuels through new HVO 100 incentive for companies operating at its airports
(Swedavia) To encourage companies and other organisations operating at Swedavia’s airports to become fossil-free and start refuelling with HVO, fossil-free diesel,
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Market Dynamics 2022 and Beyond: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to IHS Markit’s Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week,we were surrounded by a Ministry of All the Talents, as you might say,
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Philips Biobased Appliances, BIOPROT Face Masks, Bio Yoga Mats and Bandages, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of January 20th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) That mornin’ cup of joe will taste even better knowing it was brewed in a
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Reducing Barriers to DOE Opportunities --- Jnauary 26, 2022 --- ONLINE

Are you interested in growing your small minority business with support from the Department Of Energy? In 2022, DOE will
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Ross Aviation (KTRM) Offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Avfuel
(Professional Pilot) Ross Aviation, in partnership with fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, is now offering customers sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
When Energy Policy and Sustainability Clash
by Guil Signorini (Ohio's Country Journal) ... The Brazilian fuel sector is just as clean. Nearly all fuel stations sell ethanol,
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Companies Worry U.S. SEC Climate Rule May Require Broad Emissions Disclosures
by Katanga Johnson (Reuters) As the U.S. securities regulator wraps up a draft of a landmark new climate change rule, environmental
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Traders Bet That Oil at $100 Is a Question of When, Not If
by Andrew Janes and Serene Cheong (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) ... Global benchmark Brent crude has jumped 25% to around $88 a barrel since
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Gas Is Cheap. Should You Be Using This Alternative Fuel?
by Ann Thompson (WVXU) Casey's and UDF call it unleaded 88. Thorntons labels it U88. And Tom's Marathon in Harrison
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Report Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Ethanol Industry
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network illustrates
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Stolen Cooking Oil Impacts Biodiesel Industry
by Caroline Foreback (PA Homepage) There’s been a rise in restaurant cooking oil thefts in our area. A multi-million dollar industry
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Port of Columbia Approved for $15 Million Grant in Support of Strategic Biofuels Project
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Infrastructure improvement grant from the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program will fund carbon negative site
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Brazilian Regulator's New Biodiesel Price Mechanism Raises Uncertainty among Stakeholders
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global Platts) Producers confirm not sending all required information'; South region trade at unusual premium
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MPC Capital Secures Attractive New Building Slots for 5,500 TEU Container Ships
(MPC Capital) Confirms order with attractive new building slots at Korean shipyard Hanjin for four 5,500 TEU eco-designs; First delivery
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Macquarie Capital Launches Renewable Fuels Platform Aerogy; Completes Financing of First US Project
(Macquarie Capital/Business Newswire) Macquarie Capital Launches Renewable Fuels Platform Aerogy; Completes Financing of First US Project; Aerogy will focus on
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Animal, Vegetable or Mineral (Oil)? Exploring the Potential Impacts of New Renewable Diesel Capacity on Oil and Fat Markets in the United States
by Chris Malins and Cato Sandford (International Council on Clean Transportation) This report provides an overview of the U.S. renewable diesel
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Learning from Washington State: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Fuels Policy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Did you know that most voters strongly support Clean Fuel Standards? Check out this slide
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Casey’s Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award from Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Biobased Diesel Daily) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Jan. 11 that the
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Argus Launches Biomethane Guarantee of Origin Price Assessments
(Bioenergy Insight) Global energy and commodity intelligence company Argus has launched biomethane guarantee of origin price assessments. Biomethane can be
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Drivers and Environmental Impacts of Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities Request for Applications (RFA) DEADLINE: April 28, 2022
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program,
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Drivers and Environmental Impacts of Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities Request for Applications Informational Webinar --- February 10, 2022 --- ONLINE

(Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is
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New Research Explores ‘Toilet-Linked’ AD Potential
(Bioenergy Insight) Research by the University of Stirling will help decision-makers understand and overcome the barriers preventing the uptake of
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UK Government Allocates £5m for Hydrogen-from-Biomass Projects
(Bioenergy Insight) The UK Government has launched a new programme to develop hydrogen from sustainable biomass from waste. Backed with
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CEMEX Expands Use of Renewable Diesel at California Operations with Neste
(CEMEX) CEMEX announced today it continues to expand its use of low carbon alternative fuels at several of its California operations,
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FPT Industrial Wins the "Researcher of the Year" Award for Its Outstanding Impact on Biodiesel Research
(CNH Industrial) In November, FPT Industrial was honored with the “Researcher of the Year” Award for its outstanding impact on biodiesel
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Are Zero-Emission Vehicles the Right Goal for Delivery?
by Megan Lampinen (Automotive World) Allen Schaeffer suggests the delivery segment should be looking at the broader carbon footprint factor
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Diesel Technology Forum
A robust renewable fuels policy that recognizes today’s value and the future potential for expanded use of renewable fuels is
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Decarbonization Is a Team Sport
(Diesel Technology Forum) A robust renewable fuels policy that recognizes today’s value and the future potential for expanded use of
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The European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Supply Chain
(European Waste-based & Advanced Biofuels Association/EurActiv) EWABA represents the interests of the European waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain. Our 35+ members
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OPIS Launches Carbon Neutral Fuels Index, Core Carbon Credits and Climate Community and Biodiversity Standards Assessments for Price Transparency into Emissions Offsetting Strategies
(IHS Markit/Business Wire) Extends the OPIS voluntary carbon pricing suite to 55 daily assessments and provides solutions to stakeholders targeting
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$2.5M for Food-Chain Microbiome Research Could Impact Agriculture, Biofuel Systems
by Marc Arakaki (University of Hawai'i News) World-renowned microbiome research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa received a major boost by the National Science
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thyssenkrupp to Install 200 MW Green Hydrogen Facility for Shell in Port of Rotterdam
(thyssenkrupp) thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers has signed a supply contract with Shell for the large-scale project ‘Hydrogen Holland I’ in the