Another way to describe the life CYCLE analysis, carbon intensity or full VALUE CHAIN or supply CHAIN of a GIVEN renewable fuel is to talk ABOUT it in terms of
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by Sophie Austin (AP/Washington Post) New big rigs and buses that run on diesel would not be sold in California starting in 2036, according to new rules approved by state
(Manifold Times) Singapore bunker supplier Golden Island Diesel Oil Trading Pte Ltd (Golden Island) on 13 April supplied B30 biofuel to Double Happiness, a 4,700 metric tonne (mt) capacity bunker tanker operated
The CLEAN Car Rule, also KNOWN as the Advanced CLEAN Cars II (ACC II) rule or program, is a regulation in California that sets standards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Wilhelmshaven to grow beyond first LNG mover status; Firms to spend more than 5 bln euros in 2026-2030; Wintershall Dea plans to spend 1 bln on
(OG Clean Fuels/AltFuels) OG Clean Fuels is expanding its clean fuels network to Italy with the opening of its first biomethane refueling location in Novara. After the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden,
(Werner Enterprises/AltFuels) Logistics provider Werner Enterprises announced it has enhanced its sustainability efforts through testing and validating the 2023 X15N Cummins natural gas engine in its fleet. Werner is one of
(Air Liquide/AltFuels) Air Liquide developed a solution for the reuse of organic waste on farms: the AG050 and AG100 biomethane stations, which process the biogas derived from the decomposition of these
by Adam Williams (Sky Sports) F1’s 2026 regulations will see the introduction of sustainable fuels, with alcohol and algae possible ingredients to the future of Grand Prix races; it’s the
(Algae Biomass Organization) This month the Algae Biomass Organization welcomes CLEARAS Solutions as our latest Silver-level member. CLEARAS is a Montana-based company that specializes in using algae to recover nutrients, sequester carbon dioxide

Don’t miss the 2023 Transportation & Innovation Expo! Join co-hosts Alliant Energy, Madison Gas and Electric, the City of Madison and Wisconsin Clean Cities for a sustainable transportation conference and
by Sarah Hartness (Browfield Ag News) A recent study by Purdue University, in partnership with the United Soybean Board, shows no statistically significant relationship between increased use of soybean oil in
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Valero Energy Corp.’s renewable diesel segment set a new sales volume record during the first quarter while its ethanol segment reported a profitable three-month period
by Gernot Wagner and Danny Cullenward (Washington Post) … Enter Section 45V of the tax code. Under this, clean hydrogen producers that meet low-emissions standards will be eligible for federal
(Ohio Ag Net/Ohio Country Journal) Wade Thorson, president, Benchmark Biodiesel Inc, talks about the improvements in performance and availability of Soy Biodiesel thanks to the Ohio Soybean Council and the
(CMS Law-Now) On 5 April 2023, the first draft of a new legislation in Poland designed to facilitate the preparation and development of agricultural biogas projects was published on the government
(INERATEC) INERATEC sets standards for global deployment of power-to-liquid technology with pioneering plant — INERATEC held the groundbreaking ceremony for its pioneering power-to-liquid (PtL) plant in the industrial park Frankfurt
(Container News) HMM plans to conduct field tests of an onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) for container ships along with SHI (Samsung Heavy Industries) and PANASIA in the second half of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Getting identical performance from lab to commercial scale is tough, but DMC’s platform tech makes it happen with efficient development, scaling, and commercialization of biobased
(RWE) RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and Kellas Midstream, a UK based independent energy infrastructure company have announced a partnership to explore the potential for large-scale green hydrogen production on
(Air Products/PR Newswire) The state-of-the-art, high-capacity station will be built near Air Products’ New Net-Zero Hydrogen Energy Complex — Air Products (NYSE: APD), the world’s largest producer of hydrogen and a first-mover
by Jon Miltimore (Foundation for Economic Education) In March, Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled a plan to ban the sale of gas-powered vehicles. He called the move “a major step in
CO2 Safety Public Meeting 2023 — May 31-June 1, 2023 —Des Moines, IA and ONLINE Public Comments Open

(Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) The purpose of the two-day CO2 Public Meeting is to inform rulemaking decisions, by discussing key topics such as public awareness, emergency response and
Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Biden administration officials have decided to issue an emergency waiver that will allow widespread sales of higher-ethanol E15 gasoline this summer, following a strategy used last
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) A new French study found that hybrid vehicles running with up to 85% renewable ethanol (E85) are just as climate-friendly as electric vehicles if the “full-life-cycle” argument
A SWEET tasting carbohydrate that is FOUND in all GREEN plants. The fuel storing molecules of this substance can be fermented into fuels like ethanol and isobutanol WHICH can also
by Craig Coker (BioCycle Magazine) Among the organics recycling challenges du jour is the potential presence of microplastics in compost and digestate. Two-part article series starts with an overview and
(U.S. Department of Justice) Settlement Will Result in Cleaner Air Due to Tesoro’s Forfeiture of Air Emission Credits — The Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today
(Kvasir Technologies) Kvasir Technologies, a Danish technology company developing a proprietary, cutting-edge process to produce carbon-neutral biofuel from non-edible biowaste material, has raised an investment round of EUR 2.15 million
(Delta) Delta will purchase up to 10 million gallons of neat SAF from Shell Aviation over a two-year period for use at its hub at Los Angeles International Airport. This
(Biofuels International) Hundreds of delegates from the world of biofuels attended the European biofuel conference in Geneva. The two-day event at the Fairmont Hotel, in the heart of the city, focused
(Biofuels International) … Waste and residues from agricultural activities have the best potential to deliver zeroemissions energy as traditional sources of farm emissions from the biodegradation of farm wastes are
(Neste) Neste and Ryanair have expanded their collaboration to enable Ryanair to power its full schedule of flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation
(Ecostrat) National Workshop Agreement on Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones — In order to help catalyze and accelerate clean fuels project development in Canada, the Standards Council of Canada supported
by Olivia Wannan (Stuff) The Government made a mistake torching a policy to mix biofuel into the petrol supply, international energy experts suggested. A new report from the International Energy Agency calls for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Billion Ton 23 update is coming. BETO needs a comprehensive biomass resource assessment that is end-use agnostic — for example, MSW and microalgae numbers
by Anu Sharma (Mint) The government is considering issuing a directive mandating airlines to use blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. “We have put together an advisory saying we
(Neste) Neste and Viva Aerobus, the Mexican ultra low-cost carrier, have signed a new purchase agreement for one million liters (264,000 gallons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. The sustainable aviation fuel
(Inverness Airport) HIAL is delighted to offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Inverness Airport. — The cleaner fuel product is supplied by World Fuel Services as a 35% blend and is
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) • Announcement marks Raven SR and Cap Clean’s strategic commitment to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to support aviation industry decarbonization MOU to co-develop a portfolio of
by Zheng Xin (China Daily) Honeywell is positioned to continuously expand its business in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector in China to further tap market potential, as the country’s low-carbon
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Julia Brownley, D-Calif., and Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on April 20 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, which aims to support the use of sustainable
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A group of federal lawmakers is raising questions about the legality of EPA’s proposal to create a so-called electricity renewable identification numbers, or eRINs, program
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. ethanol industry is lobbying the Biden administration to ensure lower-carbon aviation fuel made from ethanol will qualify for subsidies under the Inflation Reduction Act, arguing
The URBAN Air Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving air quality and protecting public health by reducing vehicle emissions, reminds us that the US Environmental Protection Agency was charged
by Arya M Nair (GCC Business News)Dubai-based Lootah Biofuels has signed an agreement with Fenaka Corporation, a state-owned utility company in the Maldives, to establish its first biofuel production plant
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) German engine manufacturer MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) has revealed that its MAN 175D engine is formally approved for operation on biofuels. As informed, the approval
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) South Korea’s flagship carrier HMM has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GS Caltex to secure marine biofuels. HMM said that it also
(RSB) … (I)n the beautiful city of Copenhagen, RSB hosted a brand-new event for RSB members and invited stakeholders, in partnership with Maersk, ClimateWorks Foundation, Copenhagen Airports and Topsoe. From 22nd to 23rd March, RSB brought together
(BDO Zone) Ecostrat is pleased to announce that Peaks Renewables has joined the BDO Zone Strategic Alliance as a partner in the Project Group. BDO Zone Strategic Alliance Partners include some of the leading
by Luis Garcia (Wall Street Jounal) The recently established platform invests in less-popular segments such as geothermal energy and hydrogen fuels — CelerateX Capital, a clean-energy-focused platform set up by Kerogen
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) With global warming already at 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels, limiting it to 1.5°C requires deep, rapid and sustained greenhouse gas emissions reductions in all sectors, with
(Pratt & Whitney) Airbus Canada, Pratt & Whitney Canada, and SAF+ Consortium will collaborate on next generation sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supported by the Government of Quebec. Airbus Canada, Pratt

Producing hydrogen from biogas through Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) promises a pathway to net-zero carbon H2 at an attractive cost. Over 95% of hydrogen in the United States is produced
(Fibenol) Due to their abundance worldwide, lignocellulosic residues have an enormous potential to substitute petrochemicals with bio-based alternatives. However, efficient cellulose degradation into sugars has long been an obstacle to the
(Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Jeff Wilkerson, the Government Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager with Pearson Fuels, has an update on higher blends of ethanol
by Kim Chipman and Tarso Veloso Ribeiro (Bloomberg/Financial Post) A project to build a giant pipeline to remove carbon produced by the corn-based ethanol industry struck its first agreement to sell carbon-removal
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norwegian has announced a landmark partnership with Norsk e-Fuel to build the world’s first full scale e-fuel plant in Mosjøen, Norway. The plant will produce sustainable aviation fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NEXT Renewable Fuels turns recycled organic materials, such as used cooking oil, into an advanced
(Smithfield/Biomass Magazine) A North Carolina administrative law judge has rejected a challenge to a general permit issued by the North Carolina
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minneapolis, April 25 – The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to promote
At the Memphis zoo, researchers are STUDYing PANDA poop because THESE marsupials’ unique gut microbes BREAK down plant compounds WHICH
by Will Norman (PV Tech) NextEra Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CF Industries – an ammonia producer
(GW Environmental and Energy Law Program) How do we talk about sustainable fuels? The public has heard a lot about EVs
(Komatsu/Biobased Diesel Daily) Komatsu Ltd. and its wholly owned subsidiary Komatsu Europe International N.V. announced April 20 the company’s decision to
(Preem AB/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pyrocell’s pyrolysis-oil production has received sustainability certification in accordance with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system,
(Kintetsu World Express/Biobased Diesel Daily) Tokyo, Japan-based Kintetsu World Express Inc. and Shell Aviation have launched an initiative to trial
(NATSO/Biobased Diesel Daily) NATSO, representing America’s travel centers and truck stops, and SIGMA: America’s Leading Fuel Marketers, encouraged the Biden
(Braya Renewable Fuels) Braya Renewable Fuels announced April 20 a USD$300 million preferred-equity investment from Energy Capital Partners, a leading energy
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Washington State Legislature passed a bill April 21 to promote and incentivize sustainable aviation
byAllen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) … Beyond the advanced internal combustion engines, renewable biodiesel fuels and renewable natural gas have been
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) A’ RATING FOR LOCAL FLAX STRAW TO AID IN COAL TRANSITION AND EXPECTED TO DRIVE
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) In recent weeks, ISCC has received communications from stakeholders expressing concerns about a surge of advanced
(Capitol Corridor) A more sustainable fuel made from renewable raw materials will soon run rail fleets in California — Capitol Corridor
(Beam Suntory) Beam Suntory achieves almost 90% greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction from road freight on key shipping routes in
(Fluor) Facility to use Fluor’s proprietary Economine FG PlusSM carbon capture technology — Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today (April
(Neste) Neste and Air Canada are expanding their collaboration with an additional supply of 2.5 million gallons (9.5 million liters or
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Renewable projects have a disaggregated value chain, competing and new stakeholders, and a complex technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … You can see from this investment deck slide the kind of numbers we’re looking
by Nick Landekic (Boston Globe) According to retired biotechnology CEO Nick Landekic, the uncomfortable reality is that EVs alone will
(aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany eV) Heute finden erneut Trilogverhandlungen zur ReFuelEU Aviation Gesetzesinitiative statt, die
E-fuels – An Important Key for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and thus for Sustainable Air Traffic
(aireg – Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany eV) The generation of fuels using green electricity – “e-fuels” – is
Recycling WASTE from biofuel production COULD LOWER cost for future biorefineries. — IONIC liquids (ILs) have been SHOWN to be
by Bob Paul (E5 Solutions Consulting) Bob Paul, Principal of E5 Solutions Consulting of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada prepared this presentation
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council on April 6 announced it is now accepting applications to join
Overview and Update of ASCENT’s SAF Research Presentation slides
by Jonathan Packroff (EURACTIV) In an ongoing dispute over biofuels made from crops such as rapeseed and wheat, Germany’s biggest biofuel
(Cummins) Rudolf Diesel and Clessie Cummins have many things in common. The most notable being their desire to find efficient
(Neste) Diesel, a common fuel in the mining industry, is utilized because diesel engines are powerful enough to move trucks

Join the rapidly growing ranks of Certified Climate Change Professionals® by leveraging our training programs and earning your CC-P® credential
byAbigail Turner (Business Live) Firefly specialises in a process, which converts sewage sludge, a low-value waste product available in large
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) At least five EU countries want to see the amount of green jet fuel from used

A discussion on the role biofuels have in the U.S. energy transition, developing sustainable feedstocks, and deploying emerging technologies. READ
by Brooke Staggs (Southern California News Group/Orange County Register) … But Rep. Mike Levin, D-San Juan Capistrano, who worked to bring
by Cheryl Tan (Straits Times) To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Republic is studying the potential for wider adoption of biofuels
(Reuters) French oilseed group Avril plans to double output of its 100% biodiesel fuel aimed at fleet trucks in 2023, at
(Green Car Congress) ZeroAvia and Absolut Hydrogen will jointly explore liquid hydrogen (LH2) production, storage and refueling at airports. The partners will work
(Svitzer) Svitzer, a leading global marine operations and towage operator, have together with Caterpillar Marine signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
by Kate Abnett and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) Airlines could be in line for 2 billion euros in European Union funding to
(ePURE) As the EU considers the best way to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions from road transport today and in the coming decades,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Wagner Companies has actively been working toward implementing more green business practices since 2004,
by Ariana Schumacher (West Central Tribune) Gevo plant will produce sustainable biofuel for jets in Lake Preston, South Dakota. — … Gevo,
by Rob Stumpf (The Drive) Stellantis ordered 28 different engine families to be stress tested with synthetic fuel. … On
(Inside EPA) Refiners say that EPA’s compressed schedule for compliance with the renewable fuel standard (RFS) violated their constitutional rights
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Lomar’s new subsidiary lomarlabs has signed a collab with Seabound, in a bid to reduce
When you are talking ABOUT renewable FUELS, YIELD doesn’t just mean “to give way to an argument, demand or pressure.”
More than a decade ago, ALGAE was hailed as key to replacing petroleum fuel with renewable fuel and enjoyed funding
by Kenneth Agee (Emerging Fuels Technology/SAF Magazine) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Roadmap recognizes the importance of the aviation
by Paul Winters (SAF Magazine/Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge is a coordinated effort among multiple
by Zia Abdullah (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory supports the U.S. DOE Bioenergy Technologies Office with
by Kevin O’Neil (SAF Magazine/ Honeywell) The demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) continues to grow as governments around the
(Solutions from the Land) … Farmers, ranchers and foresters in the 21st century are being called upon to address hunger, reduce
by David Ellis, James Arambarri and Michael Nelson (Azura Associates/Biomass Magazine) Digester operators can help safeguard plant performance by improving
(Enlit) The Port of Rotterdam Authority is developing an 11ha site on the Maasvlakte suitable for the construction of a
(U. S. Department of Energy) Are you thinking about next steps for your career? Maybe a career change or mapping out
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Efforts to boost carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Europe are insufficient according to biofuel makers,
by Adis Ajdin (Splash247.com) Bunkering specialist Peninsula has bolstered its fleet by adding a 2021-built chemical tanker to its operation in
by Emily Alvarenga (San Diego Union-Tribune) New Leaf Biofuel says the pipeline would cut down on truck traffic. But the
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) The European Parliament on April 18 voted 463 to 117 to implement a revision to the
(ClientEarth) Today Dutch airline KLM told the District Court of Amsterdam that it would scrap its advertising campaign telling customers to
(INPEX and SANYU ENERGY/Market Screener) INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX) and SANYU ENERGY CO., LTD. (SANYU ENERGY) have launched a collaboration on the
(Blue Biofuels/Market Screener) Blue Biofuels announces that it has leased an additional 167 acres of farmland in southwest Florida on which it intends to
(BMW) Pilot projects with renewable diesel HVO100 under way; Green transport logistics accelerate implementation of BMW iFACTORY strategy; Head of
(Walmart/Business Wire) Outfitted with the inaugural Cummins X15N™ CNG engine designed for heavy-duty transportation fleets, the first-of-its-kind truck will travel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s up with the Wonder from Down Under? Licella’s Cat-HTR decarbonization platform could help customers
by M. H. Lee (Korea Bizwire) … With the Korean government’s hydrogen bus supply support project on track, more citizens

North America’s leading biofuels, carbon and LCFS event — Argus North American Biofuels, LCFS & Carbon Markets Summit returns to
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce its new and improved Ethanol Emergency Response website, showcasing a cleaner,
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on April 20 released new data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) that
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Debt-Limit Bill Would Repeal Biofuel and Renewable Energy Tax Credits –The federal debt-limit bill
The COAST GUARD has used renewable fuel in THEIR seafaring vessels starting with the HENRY BLAKE WHICH, in 2012, ran

This discussion will focus on analyzing the important role of active community engagement in successful infrastructure development by enabling efficient

This event will focus on ways in which hydrogen can be deployed safely, particularly focusing on near-term demonstrations and existing
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Mankato Area Public Schools toured Guardian Energy on Apr 13 to learn about ethanol production. “We’re

This conference gathers leading actors and stakeholders in the global biofuels industry. This is where you gain insights and meet
by Tom Snow (General Aviation News) Unleaded 100-octane aviation fuel should be available at three California airports as early as this
(U.. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA will hold three complementary grant competitions to invest $27 billion, putting public and private capital
by Scott Waldman and Lamar Johnson (Politico’s Power Switch) If former Vice President Mike Pence wants to beat his onetime boss

A business guide to ammonia production, market opportunities & deployment challenges — Ammonia is a chemical commodity with long-established supply chains

The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with

Master the technology pathways, its business drivers, economics and deployment strategies — This course is intended for those in business, commercial

Carbon credits are a critical component of companies’ net-zero promises. But while the idea of going green seems straightforward, carbon
by Kate O’Connor (AvWeb) Piper Aircraft announced today at AERO 2023 that all of its PA-46-based, single-engine turbine-powered aircraft are now
(Nippon Gases) Nippon Gases to build a new plant for liquefaction and processing of biogenic CO2 in Zörbig (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany)
(Diamond Aircraft) Eco-consciousness and responsible use of resources has always been at the core of Diamond Aircraft. The history started
(Air & Cosmos International) On April 12, the ADP Group demonstrated a large part of what can be done around an
Sens. Marshall, Moran Join Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Strengthen Renewable Fuel Standard
(Office of Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.)) U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kan.) Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to