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Back TO HOMEThink Gas Prices Are High Now? If Ethanol Didn’t Exist, You’d Pay Even More
by Andrew Wulfeck (FOX Weather) U.S. Department of Energy reports more than 98 percent of gasoline contains some ethanol --
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Beyond Fossil Carbon? Green Electricity Is Opening Doors to Low-Emission Alternatives for Making Fuels and Chemicals
by Erik F. Ringle (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) With Extensive Data, Broad Analyses, and Detailed Models, NREL Scientists and Collaborators Stake
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
New Initiative Launched to Better Define Carbon Intensity for Hydrogen
(GTI Energy) GTI Energy, S&P Global Commodity Insights and the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) today launched the Open Hydrogen
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuel Plan Increases Risk of Fraudulent Imports from Asia: Study
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV) EU proposals aimed at cutting transport emissions risk boosting the amount of fraudulent used cooking oil
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Infinium™ Enters into Strategic Alliance with Denbury for Ultra-Low Carbon Fuels Projects in Texas, Continuing Development Momentum
(Infinium) Innovative electrofuels technology is aimed at decarbonizing the transportation sector -- Infinium, a clean fuels innovator, announced today that the
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Lansing’s First Renewable Natural Gas Facility Opened
(EDL Energy) Global sustainable energy producer EDL and key project stakeholders bp, Consumers Energy and Granger Waste Services welcomed the start
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
De-Risking Biorefinery Scale-up and Startup: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to FCIC
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium is led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Sweetwater Receives Final Acceptance of Commercial Sunburst Unit at Sweetwoods Project in Estonia
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Estonia – a NATO country that borders Russia. U.S. based Sweetwater Energy received final
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Chevron Agrees to Acquire Renewable Energy Group in $3.15 Billion All-Cash Deal
(Renewable Energy Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) Chevron Corp. and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Feb. 28 a definitive agreement under which Chevron
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Transportation & Innovation Expo --- April 28, 2022 --- Madison, WI

Transportation & Innovation Expo, Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, Wisconsin -- Register now for the Transportation
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
EU-India-BCE Conference on Advanced Bio Fuels --- March 2-4, 2022 --- ONLINE

Following the success of the EU-India Conference on Advanced Biofuels organised by the European Commission, Directorate General for Energy, and the Indian
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Moving Hemp Forward with Mandi Kerr & Joanne Ivancic
(Global Hemp Association) Joanne serves as Executive Director of Advanced Biofuels USA, a nonprofit educational organization, which she co-founded in
February 28, 2022 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Suriya Jayanti
What the White House should—and can—do now, is institute a full-spectrum energy export embargo on Russia. ... Europe will survive.
February 27, 2022 Read Full Article
The Vital Missing Link in the U.S. Sanctions against Russia
by Suriya Jayanti (Time Magazine) ... If this is what we have to work with, let us at least make
February 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Maersk to Sign Sustainable Aviation Fuel Contract with Air France-KLM
(Maersk/Biobased Diesel Daily) A.P. Moller-Maersk announced Feb. 23 that it will sign an agreement with Air France-KLM to purchase sustainable
February 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Cheyenne Renewable Diesel Unit Fully Operational, but HollyFrontier Takes Start-up Slow
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Digest) HollyFrontier Corp. CEO Mike Jennings said during a Feb. 23 earnings call that its renewable
February 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Feinstein, Toomey Call on EPW to Take up Ethanol Bill
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Bipartisan Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) pressed the leadership of the
February 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Fusion Fuel Signs Cooperation Agreement with KEME Energy to Develop Solar-to-Green Hydrogen Farm in Sines, Portugal
(Fusion Fuel Green/Electric Energy Online) Fusion Fuel Green plc (NASDAQ: HTOO), an emerging leader in the green hydrogen sector, announced
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
ALUR Sells 4,000 Tons of Canola-Based Biodiesel to Trafigura for $5M
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Uruguay, El Observador reports that Alcoholes de Uruguay has sold 4,000 metric tons of canola-based
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Worley, ABB, and IBM to Collaborate to Create an End-to-End Green Hydrogen Solution
(IBM) Worley (ASX: WOR), ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Impact of Ethanol-Blended Fuel in Vehicles: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NREL’s Ethanol Study
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) National Renewable Energy Laboratory’sstudy looks at the impact of ethanol-blended fuel at various blending levels
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Bacon, Beer, and Bocce in The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of February 24th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) This week reeks of fraternity parties with Mark Cuban and others giving a $1.7 million
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
N. America's Old Pipelines Seek New Life Moving Carbon in Climate Push
by Rod Nickel, Liz Hampton and Nia Williams (Reuters) North American oil and gas pipeline companies are gearing up to compete
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa Ethanol Leader, Farmer Says Fuel Production Is More Sustainable than Years Ago
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) Modern technology and practices are helping produce more with fewer inputs, and it’s not just
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Strong Demand for Ethanol-Based Jet Fuel
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) The ethanol industry is working to expand further into the renewable jet fuel market. A panel
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Dutch Pension Provider APG Enters 10-Year SAF Commitment with SkyNRG
byRon Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch pension provider APG has become the latest member of SkyNRG’s Board Now program through a
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
GoodFuels Opens Singapore Office to Serve Demand for Marine Biofuel in Asia-Pacific Region
(GoodFuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) GoodFuels is expanding its activities into the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a first office in Singapore.
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Göteborg Energi and Siemens Energy Run Gas Turbines on Liquid Biofuel
(Biofuels International) Göteborg Energi and Siemens Energy have successfully run a gas turbine in the Rya CHP plant with liquid
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Student Research Showcase Virtual Event --- April 25 - May 9, 2022 --- ONLINE
(Sigma Xi) The Student Research Showcase is an online science communication competitionin which students compete for awards and recognition of outstanding virtual
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Biomethane Produced in Europe Is Now 30% Cheaper than Natural Gas
(European Biogas Association/NGV Journal) Today, the natural gas price stands at €80, compared to €18 a year ago. Prices for
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Engineered Bacteria Produce Chemicals with Negative Carbon Emissions
by Chen Ly (New Scientist) Bacteria have been modified to produce chemicals found in paint remover and hand sanitiser from carbon
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
New Federal Guidelines Could Boost Carbon Capture in the US Public Comment DEADLINE: March 18, 2022
by Justine Calma (The Verge) The Biden administration says the US will ‘likely’ need controversial carbon capture tech to meet
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Vertex Energy Secures Loan Commitment for Mobile Refinery Acquisition
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Vertex Energy stated Feb. 22 that its wholly owned subsidiary Vertex Refining Alabama LLC has
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Rapid Growth for Biomethane in Transport
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) A significant and quick growth was seen in the use of biomethane as a transport fuel
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Sorghum’s Roots Can Replenish Carbon in Soil
by Olga Kuchment (Agri-Life Today) Texas A&M AgriLife study shows the annual crop can sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide -- The study,
February 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Optimizing for Carbon Storage: A New Model for Biorefineries
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Biorefinery profitability scale with a carbon credit in cases of (A) no capture, (B) capture from
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Postdoctoral Researcher Spotlight: Balendra Sah
by Mary Riker (Great Lakes Bioenery Research Center) ... After I completed my Ph.D., I was looking for a lab where
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Velocys Joins UK CCUS Partnership
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Velocys on Feb. 3 announced it has joined Zero Carbon Humber, a carbon capture, utilization
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
DOE Issues 2 RFIs on Biomass Conversion, Organic Waste
(U.S. Department of Energy/Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
The End Of SREs?
by Michael H. Levin (BioCycle Magazine) EPA’s "proposed adjudication" of 65 pending small-refiner exemption requests could deny virtually all such
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Breakthrough in Converting CO2 into Fuel Using Solar Energy
(Lund University/Carbon Capture Magazine) A research team led by Lund University in Sweden has shown how solar power can convert carbon
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
CVR: Renewable Diesel Unit at Wynnewood Nears Completion
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy has announced the renewable diesel conversion project at its Wynnewood, Oklahoma, refinery is nearly
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Platinum Crush Mulls Renewable Diesel Feedstock Deals with Oil Refiners, but May Forgo Option
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Platinum Crush LLC, a $350 million soybean-crush project under development in Buena Vista County,
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Bring Me the Horizon – First Post-Pandemic Arena Tour Reduces Tour Emissions by 38%.
by Scott Graham (A Greener Festival) ... Taking place from 20th – 26th Sept, this was the first tour to actually achieve
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper: Ethanol Has Historic Opportunity to Cut Carbon, Lower Fuel Prices
(Renewable Fuels Association) In his annual State of the Industry Address, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said that, while
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leader Anticipates Industry Will Use More Corn and Stalks
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) ... And Davis (Kelly Davis with the Renewable Fuels Association) says she also looks
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Reserch Underway to Develop Ethanol-Based Fuel Cells for Electric Cars
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) ... Pablo Di Si is the Executive Chairman of Volkswagen Latin America in Brazil, and
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Versalis Begins Advanced Bioethanol Production in Italy
(Process Worldwide) Versalis has begun the production of bioethanol at its Crescentino plant in Italy. The facility complies with the
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus Plans to Test Hydrogen Engine on A380 Jumbo Jet to Fly in 2026
by Leslie Josephs (CNBC) Airbus will test hydrogen propulsion on an A380, its largest passenger plane. The manufacturer is working
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy, EPA Reach Settlement on Deadline for Issuing 2021, 2022 RVO
(Growth Energy) Following settlement discussions with Growth Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will file a notice in the Federal Register
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Stabenow and Klobuchar Lead Letter Calling on Biden Administration to Strengthen Federal Support for U.S. Biobased Economy
(U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry) Today, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture,
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Seeds of New Biofuel Plan?
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Geoff Cooper, head of the Renewable Fuels Association, said Tuesday that the trade group
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Mazda to Compete in Super Taikyu Series 2022 Endurance Race
(Mazda) Mazda Motor Corporation will compete in the endurance race series called Super Taikyu Series 2022, with two vehicles, Mazda2
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Apex, Ares, EPIC Sign MoU for Green Fuels Hub Supported by Renewable Energy
by Ariana Fine (North American Wind Power) Apex Clean Energy LLC; funds managed by the Infrastructure and Power strategy of Ares Management
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
ENG Selected As EPC Provider for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Production Plant
(ENG/Access Wire) ENG (NASDAQ:ENG), a leading provider of innovative, project delivery solutions for the energy industry, today announced it has been selected
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Hot Hydrofaction: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Steeper Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Converting low-value biomass to bio-crude oil upgradable to advanced biofuels and chemicals at existing refineries
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Refinery Challenges: Small-scale Sulfur Recovery
by William Echt and David Jackson (Merichem Company/Biofuels Digest) ... One of the challenges for new processing technologies is the co-production
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Farm Bill Takes Aim at ‘Draconian’ Hemp Regulations in Maine
by Julia Bayly (Bangor Daily News) ... The 2018 farm bill may have legalized hemp production, but it’s going to take language
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Farm and Food: Big Ethanol Sees Electric Cars as a Market Maker, Not a Market Taker
by Alan Guebert (The Hawk Eye) ... However, in an interview for an episode of the podcast “Corn Save America,” Jeremy
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel: Nafed Signs Deal With IOC to Curb Carbon Emissions
by Chintu Das (Krishi Jagran) Last week, agro co-op giant NAFED inked an MoU with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) in order to increase biofuel
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
ABFA Calls on EPA to Recognize Advance Biofuels in RVO Proposal
(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biomass Magazine) The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA), the leading voice of energy innovators working to decarbonize transportation fuel, released comments calling on the
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Steamboat Fuels Chose Curaçao for Its Strategic Location and Maritime Infrastructure
(Curaçao Chronicle) The American company Steamboat Fuels has chosen Curaçao because of the strategic location of the island and the
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
2021 Highlights and 2022 Outlook: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Excellent performance in a year of major scheduled maintenance shutdowns and high input costs is
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA’s 2022 Ethanol Industry Outlook Zeroes in on New Opportunities
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association released its 2022 Ethanol Industry Outlook and Pocket Guide today during the 27th annual
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Study: Ethanol Industry Strongly Rebounded in 2021, Supported Over 400,000 Jobs
(Renewable Fuels Association) In 2021, the U.S. ethanol industry “recovered substantially” from pandemic conditions, with ethanol and gasoline use approaching pre-COVID-19
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Midlands Voices: Carbon Capture Storage Will Provide Economic Boost to Rural America
by (Julius Schaaf) Omaha World-Herald) ... Almost every business sector has green initiatives being put forward by industry leaders to
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Seeks Experts to Peer Review of Third RFS Triennial Report
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for scientific experts to serve on an external expert
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Vertimass and World Energy Announce Technology Partnership to Advance Renewable Fuels Development and Production
(Vertimass/PRNewswire) Vertimass and World Energy announced today a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the development and application of Vertimass Technologies to produce renewable
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
NoCo Hemp Expo/NoCo8 – A Revolution Rising --- March 23-25, 2022 --- Denver, CO

Now in its 8th year, NoCo Hemp Expo, produced by the Colorado Hemp Company, is the world’s most comprehensive hemp
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Nominations Open for WAFBA Awards of Excellence at NoCo8 Award Nominations DEADLINE: March 15, 2022
Global Hemp Association is proud to present the WAFBA Awards of Excellence at NoCo8. We recognize the accomplishments and hard
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Forest Forward: Illuminating the Path for Climate Action and Conservation
by Elena Schmidt and Nicola Noponen (RSB/Biofuels Digest) The urgent move away from fossil resources means that biomass use will be
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
New Study: Corn Ethanol Can Achieve Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Well Before 2050
(Renewable Fuels Association) Following a pledge by members of the Renewable Fuels Association to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, on average, by
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Court Ruling on Social Cost of Carbon Upends Biden’s Climate Plans
by Maxine Joselow (Washington Post) A recent court ruling that bars the Biden administration from accounting for the real-world costs
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers Scholarship Program DEADLINE: May 15, 2022
(National Black Farmers Association) Welcome to the Next Generation Black and Hispanic Farmers (NGBHF) Scholarship program administered by the National Black
February 22, 2022 Read Full Article
New Jet Biofuel Installation Opens the Door for a Greener Airline Industry
(European Commission CORDIS) The EU-funded ITAKA project has provided a pioneering jet biofuel that will be used at Oslo’s principal
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 Ag & Food Policy Summit: Laying the Groundwork for the Next Farm Bill --- March 21, 2022 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the farm to fork supply chain in numerous, unprecedented ways; causing tremendous price volatility and disruptions in food production,
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
2022 Algae Biomass Summit --- October 3-28, 2022 --- ONLINE

The 2022 Algae Biomass Summit will once again be a virtual conference, to be held October 3-28, 2022. We are
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Social Innovation Summit --- June 7-8, 2022 --- Washington, DC

We look forward to bringing together a meticulously curated audience of top social impact leaders from around the world for
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Planet Forward Virtual Summit --- April 7, 2022 --- ONLINE

The 2022 Planet Forward Summit will bring together some of the most accomplished advocates, experts, students, and storytellers. They'll provide
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Webinar: New Research Reveals Investment Opportunities for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in Ontario --- February 23, 2022 --- ONLINE

Ecostrat is hosting an educational webinar that will take a deep dive into the recent study, Recyclable Organic Feedstock Supply
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE Corrects Misrepresentations of RFS Environmental Outcomes
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In South Dakota, the American Coalition of Ethanol said a report released recently in the Proceedings
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon-Negative Production of Acetone and Isopropanol by Gas Fermentation at Industrial Pilot Scale
by Fungmin Eric Liew, Robert Nogle, Tanus Abdalla, et al. (Nature Biotechnology) Many industrial chemicals that are produced from fossil
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
A Way out of the EU Gas Price Crisis with Biomethane
(European Biogas Association) • Rapid scale up needed to achieve a biomethane production of at least 34 bcm before 2030.
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
'Prime Example': Petrol Changes Could Be Made after Motorsport Use of Sustainable Fuels
by Felix Reeves (Express) Motorsport events could help biofuels and sustainable fuels evolve for further use in general settings, including
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Fuelcell Energy Project Identified for Funding From Canada’s Clean Resource Innovation Network to Design Pilot for Clean Carbon Capture
(FuelCell Energy) Project awarded $6.8M to join forces with network to deliver the only technology available to decarbonize oil and
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Driving Innovation to Advance Plastics Circularity --- February 24, 2022 --- ONLINE

The transition to a circular economy requires a host of new solutions to address gaps in the plastics value chain
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group and Bunker Holding Enter Strategic Partnership to Advance Biodiesel Use in U.S. and EU Marine Markets
(Renewable Energy Group) Bunker Holding Group, the world’s largest supplier and trader of marine fuels, and Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Who’s ahead in the race for #1?: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to The 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who’s hot, what are they building, where, how and with whom? Where’s your opportunity in
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Agilyx, Virgin Group, REG, Louisiana Green Fuels, Circular SynTech, and Others Advance on Waste-to-Fuels
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Just in the last few days, it’s been all about low carbon, lower carbon, net-zero
February 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Announces Strategic Investment in Expanded Low Carbon Feedstock Processing in Europe
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) will install a state-of-the-art pretreatment facility in Germany, enabling the
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Irwin: 2021 Devastating for Biodiesel Biodiesel Industry Bleeds Red in 2021 While Renewable Diesel Production Explodes
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biodiesel producers using soybean oil as a feedstock had what one agriculture economist called a
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol: Saving Drivers Money at the Pump
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) Gasoline prices are high—up 50% in 2021 and rising further this year, with California prices reaching record levels—but
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
CEQ Justice40 Beta Goes Live... This Time for Real
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The White House Council on Environmental Quality is unveiling its draft Justice40 screener today,
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
FERC Puts Climate in the Pipeline
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) FERC voted on party lines Thursday to include environmental considerations when approving pipeline permits, fulfilling
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Vopak Building Storage for Shell Biorefinery
(Tank Storage) Vopak and Shell have begun a long-term co-operation deal under which Vopak will store and supply feedstocks for Shell’s
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Louisiana Green Fuels Allocated $250 Million of Private Activity Bonds by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards
(Acrofan/Business Wire/Green Fuels) The State of Louisiana continues its commitment to the world’s most deeply carbon-negative renewable diesel fuel project
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Safe Bulkers Inc. Announces Results of Pilot Biofuel Project
(Safe Bulkers) Safe Bulkers Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine dry-bulk transportation services announced that in
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Vertex Energy Announces 5-year Renewable Diesel Supply Agreement w(ith Idemitsu Apollo Renewable Corporation
(Morning Star/Access Wire) Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR) ("Vertex Energy", "Vertex" or the "Company"), a leading specialty refiner and marketer of high-quality refined
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Is Soarin’: Neste, Shell, World Energy, Itochu, Aemetis, Vertimass Making Advances as Capacity Is Set to Ramp
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Big players with access to affordable capital, too — making the limiting barriers more about
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Working Group on Research for Farming of Seaweed And Seagrass --- March 8, 22, 29 and April 5, 2022 --- ONLINE

(Center for Seafood Solutions at Bigelow Laboratory) Discuss topics relating to seagrass and seaweed research in your region. About this event Facilitated
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Spanish Project Will Allow to Produce Biogas and Renewable H2 at Low Cost
(Aqualia/FCC Medioambiente/NGV Journal) The ECLOSION project will develop new materials, technologies and processes for the generation, storage, transport and use in
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Netherlands: Shell Becomes the First to Offer Bio-LNG to Trucking Clients
(Shell Netherlands/NGV Journal) Shell bio-LNG is available as a road transport fuel in the Netherlands from February 15, as a blend
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell First to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Customers in Singapore
(Shell) Shell announced today that it has become the first supplier of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to customers in Singapore.
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Virgin Atlantic Agrees SAF Supply with Neste and ExxonMobil
(Virgin Atlantic) Virgin Atlantic Limited and Neste Oyi are pleased to announce the UK supply of 2.5 million litres/2,000 metric tonnes
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Signs 3-Year Deal for 33 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Alyssa Sporrer (Freight Waves) DHL Global Forwarding, an air and ocean freight division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, on Tuesday
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Climate Friendly Jet Fuel: 3 Strategies for Accelerating Its Production
(U.S. Department of Energy) Supported by the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Underground Carbon-Dioxide Storage Idea Is Cracked. And That’s Actually Good. In New Experiments, Researchers at Columbia University Are Learning More about the Technique’s Viability
by Erin Blakemore (Washington Post) ... In new experiments with carbon mineralization — the process of removing carbon dioxide from
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Applications Open for the 2022 AgDiscovery Program at University of Maryland Eastern Shore
(University of Maryland Eastern Shore) AgDiscovery is a unique opportunity for students to explore agricultural sciences and gain knowledge about
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Volunteering at ABLC 2022 Applications Open
Perhaps you - or someone you know - might wish to volunteer at ABLC 2022, March 16-18 at the Mayflower
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Shares Plans for Largest Green Hydrogen System in US
(Renewables Now) Gas distribution utility Southern California Gas Co (SoCalGas) plans to build for the Los Angeles region what it says
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Enerkem Project Recommended for Funding in CRIN Low Emission Fuels and Products Technology Competition
(Enerkem/Le Lezard) Funding of +CDN$ 5.5M awarded to the team to bring to market its solution to produce low-carbon fuel
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste and ITOCHU Expand Partnership to Grow the Availability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan
(Neste) Neste and ITOCHU Corporation have expanded their partnership to grow the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (‘SAF’) in Japan. In
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
2021 Innovations and Reflections: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Stora Enso
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Stora Enso’s Annual Report 2021 runs at 198 pages full of financials, reflections on 2021,
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Illinois Corn Marketing Board Eyeing Potential Ethanol Export Markets
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) ... Mark Wilson, Chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, tells Brownfield their prime target
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Biobutadiene, Bolt Threads, 3D Printed Finger Robots, Walking on Eggshells, New Biobased Fashion and Textiles, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of February 17th
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) It was a big week for biobased fashion news with mushroom yoga bags made from
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Norwegian Enables Corporate Customers to Reduce Emissions from Business Travel
(Norwegian) Norwegian has entered into a collaboration agreement with Neste, the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Norwegian’s
February 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Vlog #2 - DA50 RG Around the World Flight - Visiting Dubai's Solar Park
(Diamondo Earthrounding) The Diamondo Earthrounding Flight Crew were able to both visit (on the ground) and overfly - on their
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Applications Open for the 2022 AgLaunch Summer Internship Program DEADLINE March 31, 2022
(AgLaunch) The AgLaunch Summer Internship Program is a 4-week immersive program in Memphis, Tenn. that includes a stipend and free
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Virtual Workshop --- February 22, 2022 --- ONLINE

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition Renewable Natural Gas Virtual Workshop includes and overview and updates. Panelists Jeffrey Clarke, NGVAmerica Marianne Mintz, Argonne
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Another 250M Gallons per Year: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to REG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at how Renewable Energy Group’s biobased diesel compares to petroleum-diesel, their work
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
More Local Ethanol Needed
bby Andrew Laidley (Jamaica Observer) As gas prices soar to record highs, discussions around the possibility of domestic sugar cane ethanol
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Aemetis India to Acquire Site for Biodiesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feedstock Refining Facility
(Aemetis) India biodiesel plant adds pre-treatment facility to convert crude tallow into refined tallow for biodiesel production and export of
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Auto Rule Targeted after Climate Injunction
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The fallout has started arriving following last week's court order blocking the Biden administration from
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA to Expand Calif. Clean Car Authority — and the Nation’s
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The Biden administration is preparing to reinstate California’s authority to set auto emissions rules that are
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Pipeline Plans See Pushback: Eminent Domain Debate Heats Up in Iowa as Carbon Pipeline Projects Stack Up
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... An Iowa state senator's bill would take away the companies' ability to use eminent
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standard Has Been a ‘Resounding Success,’ RFA Tells Senate EPW Committee
(Renewable Fuels Association) Enacted in 2005 and expanded in 2007, the Renewable Fuels Standard has been a “resounding success” by any
February 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Cummins Unveils Industry-First Fuel-Agnostic Internal Combustion Powertrain Solutions, Helping Fleets Decarbonize Today With Low-Carbon Fuels
(Cummins/Business Wire) Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced today that it is expanding its industry-leading powertrain platforms, leveraging
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Sucros Oy to Switch to LNG and Liquefied Biogas with Gasum
(Bioenergy Insightl) Finnish sugar company Sucros Oy will switch from using heavy fuel oil and coal to LNG and liquefied
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New Brazilian Biogas Plant Will Utilise Sugarcane Residues
(Biofuels International) Brazilian biogas firm Geo Biogás & Tech and sugar and ethanol company UISA will build a biogas plant
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Hydrogen Fuel Bridges Bipartisan Divide during Senate Hearing
by Jorja Siemons (Medill News Service/Planet Forward) Clean hydrogen fuel’s versatility and flexibility makes it foundational to a clean energy
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FOA Webinar: Carbon Utilization Technology: Improving Efficient Systems for Algae --- February 17, 2022 --- ONLINE

On February 17, 2022 at 3 p.m. ET an informational webinar will be held in which participants can hear about
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U.S. Gain to Supply Biogas to Produce Hydrogen for California Transport
(US. Gain/NGV Journal) U.S. Gain® announced its renewable natural gas supply will be used as a feedstock into hydrogen production, enabling
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
An Important Message to Food Companies and Their Investors: Stop Paying to Landfill Waste
(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) With Green Energy Biofuel, food companies that pay to landfill waste can turn cost centers into
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Biofuel Producers to Urge Congress to Review Lower-Carbon Aviation Fuel Tax Credits
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) Biofuel producers will urge U.S. Congressional leaders on Tuesday to change the methodology used
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Spanish Market Situation and Risks for 2022: A Year of Threats and Risks for the Biodiesel Industry in Spain
by Enrique González (European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association) The year 2022 has started with a situation of uncertainty and difficulty that
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Sorghum: A Sweet Proposition for Sustainable Biofuel
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service) Sweet sorghum is best known for the amber-colored syrup that's made from its juices.
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Canada Launches Call for Proposals for Indigenous-Led Clean Fuels Projects
(BOE Report/PR Newswire) Clean fuels, such as advanced biofuels and hydrogen, play an essential role in contributing to Canada’s plan to
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon and Hydrogen Hubs Part 2: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to GPI’s Atlas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In part 2 of the Great Plains Institute’s just published Atlas of Carbon and Hydrogen
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
The Next Big Step for Algae and Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Rebecca White, Lieve Laurens, Nate Kommers (Algae Biomass Organization/Biofuels Diges) Among the dozens of policy innovations that Congress must consider
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Ukraine: Can America Solve the Crisis with a Flood of Exported Oil?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A Digest editorial “U.S. exports limit price increases and help check disruptive behavior by the likes of
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Bank of America Sets 2030 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Goal
(Bank of America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Bank of America announced Feb. 11 that it will support the production and use of 1
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ABFA: Data Suggests a Gulf between RFS Proposal and Available Feedstocks, Production Capacity
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) released comments it submitted to U.S. EPA on the proposed
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Mitsui OSK Lines Operates Bunkering Vessel on Biodiesel Blend above 30%
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. announced Feb. 9 that the bunkering vessel Techno Star, owned and
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South Dakota Soybean Processors to Build New Multi-Seed Crush Plant
(Biobased Diesel Daily) South Dakota Soybean Processors LLC announced plans Feb. 9 to construct a multi-seed processing plant near Mitchell, South
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Biodiesel Performance: Go Inside a Diesel Engine VIDEO
(Renewable Energy Group) Increased lubricity. Higher Cetane. Fewer diesel particulate filter problems. These are some of the performance advantages biodiesel
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Phillips 66 Aviation Begins Carbon Offset Program
(Aero News Network) Carbon Neutrality Available for FBOs, Operators, as Credits for Purchase -- Taking a page from competitor Shell Aviation,
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Youth Climate Justice Summit --- February 25-26, 2022 --- ONLINE Registration Closes February 17

The Youth Climate Justice Summit is a day of youth action, learning, and a chance to directly participate in government. Join
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Climate Change Is Upon Us. We’re Screwed! That’s What We’re All Thinking, Right?
by Maia Schifman (The Blake School/Climate Generation) .. Climate change is like that essay you’ve been procrastinating. It was assigned
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Council, Ethanol Representatives Visit Colombia, Speak with Government and Industry Officials
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Director of Global Ethanol Market Development Brian Healy and Juan Sebastian Diaz, Latin America