(Renewable Fuels Association) It comes as no surprise that the lowest-cost fuel in California is also the state’s fastest-growing liquid fuel, the Renewable Fuels Association said Tuesday at an event in Sacramento spotlighting the importance of the lower-carbon E85 Flex Fuel
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Back TO HOMECALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Operational Energy & Logistics Summit 2023 — August 22-24, 2023 — Honolulu, HI DEADLINE May 4, 2023
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The Pacific AOR is at the forefront of Operational Energy, Logistics, and Cybersecurity resources and acumen. Join us at OELS 2023 in Hawaii as we take a deep dive into these important topics in the most consequential theater in the
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Operational Energy & Logistics Summit 2023 --- August 22-24, 2023 --- Honolulu, HI
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The Pacific AOR is at the forefront of Operational Energy, Logistics, and Cybersecurity resources and acumen. Join us at OELS 2023 in Hawaii as we take a deep dive into these important topics in the most consequential theater in the
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GOP Lawmakers Push Back against Electric-Vehicle Mandate Public Comment DEADLINE April 26, 2023
by Randall Chase (Associated Press/Washington Post) Republican lawmakers are proposing legislation to block state officials from eliminating the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles in Delaware. GOP lawmakers said Thursday (April 6, 2023) that they are circulating two bills to restrict the
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Cepsa and Wizz Air Join Forces to Accelerate the Decrabonisation of Air Transport with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Cepsa) • Both companies will drive the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials Agreement follows initiative in Seville where Wizz Air flights were among more than 200 to depart from the airport using SAF
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Central High School Students Tour Heartland Corn Products
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sixteen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products today to learn about ethanol production. “We appreciate students from Central High School taking time out of their schedules to learn more about ethanol production
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Fidelis New Energy & Grön Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Fidelis New Energy is a decarbonization enterprise developing and operating multiple synergistic infrastructure GigaSystems that generate climate-positive, stable, and predictable EBITDA in the following global growth sectors: Renewable Transport Fuels; Carbon Management; Carbon Negative Power
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8th Future of Biogas Europe 2023 Summit --- November 22-23. 2023 --- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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The policies and targets implemented in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 have left the demand for Biogas and alternative fuels at an all time high. The demand on the industry to grow and develop against the timeframe highlights
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ETIP Bioenergy Working Group 3: "Higher Renewable Blends in Gasoline: Compatibility" – Webinar 2023 Q1
(ETIP) ETIP Bioenergy WG3 - Distribution & End-use. -- The webinar was intended to debate about the ways and means to increase the decarbonization of gasoline in the context of the EU car pool, which will remain populated with Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEV)
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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars and Trucks to Accelerate Transition to a Clean-Transportation Future Hearing May 2-3, 2023; Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
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(Environmental Protection Agency) Building on rapid advancements and investments in clean vehicle manufacturing, including investments in domestic manufacturing in the Inflation Reduction Act, EPA’s proposed standards would deliver on President Biden’s agenda to tackle the climate crisis Today, the U.S. Environmental
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Social MEDIA– A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
[caption id="attachment_176028" align="alignleft" width="300"] Graphic from Search Engine Journal[/caption] Social MEDIA is a ubiquitous part of modern society, with platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok dominating our online LIVES. Through THESE platforms, people can connect with friends and family, SHARE
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Evonik Sells Lülsdorf Site to ICIG Marking 1st Step in Divestment of Performance-Materials Division
(Evonik/Biobased Diesel Daily) Chemical company and biodiesel-catalyst manufacturer Evonik Corp. is selling its site in Lülsdorf, Germany, and the associated cyanuric-chloride business in Wesseling, Germany, to International Chemical Investors Group of Luxembourg. ... In conjunction with the divestment of this site, Evonik is
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Transport Decarbonisation Package to Help Boost Net Zero Ambitions
(U.K. Department for Transport, The Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, The Rt Hon Mark Harper MP, and Baroness Vere of Norbiton) Measures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the
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UK Receives 1st Renewable Diesel Shipment from US
(U.K. and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The U.K. and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association announced April 6 that its member, Mitchell and Webber, undertook the first lifting of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also referred to as renewable diesel, imported from
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Telangana Generates Electricity from Vegetable Waste ~PM Modi Praises Hyderabad’s Bowenpally Sabzi Mandi Innovative Efforts at ‘Man Ki Baat
(Government of India Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) The Bowenpally Vegetable Market has caught Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention for its innovative waste management system. PM praised the one-of-its-kind bioelectricity, biofuel and bio-manure generation project during one of Mann Ki
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NACFE Releases Report on Hydrogen Trucks for Long-Haul Duty Cycles
(North American Council for Freight Efficiency) The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) and RMI have released a new Guidance Report, Hydrogen Trucks: Long Haul’s Future? The report focuses on using hydrogen-based powertrains for heavy-duty Class 8 long-haul freight routes pulling van
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2023 Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo™ --- April 23-25, 2023 --- Nashville, TN
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Make new business contacts and connect with colleagues, old and new, at valuable networking events offered each day at the Expo. Education: Choose from more than 30 education session or workshops. Innovation Discover more than 250 suppliers of goods and services. Expo offers
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to OMC Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hydrogen is widely used throughout major industries such as petroleum and biofuels refining, ammonia production, and many other processes. When produced cleanly, hydrogen has the ability to help decarbonize these and other industries such as
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Growing In Iowa: The Future of Food and Farming -- Pivot Bio Improves Grower Access to a Dependable Nitrogen Source
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From his time at the University of Iowa to the first startup he founded with support from the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, Karsten Temme, Ph.D., credits much of his accomplishments as Pivot Bio CEO and co-founder to the invaluable
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Kelly Davis Takes VP Post at New Energy Blue: Staff Expanding to Produce Lowest-Carbon Bioenergy
(New Energy Blue/PR Newswire) New Energy Blue announced the hiring of bioenergy veteran Kelly Davis as Vice President, a new position. Davis will augment the company's technical, regulatory, and operations expertise as it staffs up to build out a series of clean-tech
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DOE Proposes Slashing Key Metric for Electric Vehicles' Fuel Economy Public Comment DEADLINE: June 12, 2023
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) DOE's plan comes just days before EPA is expected to propose significantly reducing the greenhouse gas emissions standards for model year 2027 vehicles. The Energy Department on Monday proposed lowering the calculation used to determine the equivalent fuel
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Consumers Care about Energy Independence
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol resonates with consumers who care about U.S. energy security. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the need to have home-grown fuel. “And we saw the impact that had on pump
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27th Annual Distillers Grains Symposium --- August 8-9, 2023 --- Des Moines, IA
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Hosted by the Distillers Grains Technology Council (DGTC). Find the latest information and issues on distillers grains marketing, merchandising, animal nutrition, processing technologies, and governmental regulations. Distillers grains has rapidly increased to over 40MM tons and along with new opportunities makes
April 11, 2023 Read Full Article
How the Biomass Pellet Industry Could Grow 10-Fold, and Help Save the Planet
by Michael Shepard (Bioenergy International) ... The opportunity lies in the kitchens of the nearly four billion people who cook some or all of their food with smoky fires burning wood, charcoal, or dung. The costs of this problem are well
April 11, 2023 Read Full Article
COVER (crops) – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
[caption id="attachment_175941" align="alignleft" width="300"] From University of Minnesota.[/caption] COVER crops have a multitude of benefits for the living soil community and the OTHER PLANTs that SHARE the same land. COVER crops SERVE to slow soil erosion and OFFER a living carbon
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REenergize with Fluid Quip Technologies
by Jim Lane and Neal Jakel (Biofuels Digest) On Tuesday April 4th we continued our new online series aimed at bringing together projects, technologies, finance and thought-leaders for advanced refining and energy production along the booming US Gulf Coast. More
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Clean Energy Funding Series --- through May 23, 2023 --- ONLINE
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Current & Future Federal & State Opportunities Overview -- Substantial federal funding to spur America’s transition to a clean energy economy will be available over the next few years as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation
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Sardinia Academy of Waste Management 2nd Edition - Training Webinars --- Weekly through July 6, 2023 --- ONLINE
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Following the enthusiastic success of the 2021, we are proud to annouce the 2nd edition of the SARDINIA ACADEMY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT, an annual online training programme promoted by IWWG - International Waste Working Group. The programme will develop between April and July and consists of weekly
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HVO Imported into UK from US as Part of Post-Brexit Deal
(Biofuels International) The UK and Ireland Fuel Distributors Association (UKIFDA) revealed its member Mitchell and Webber undertook the first lifting of US imported hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) at the Valero terminal in Cardiff. This follows a decision by the then Department
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Increasing Waste Feedstock Supply Comes with Its Challenges
(Biofuels International) Carlos Rodríguez Gaya, head of product management and technical service, purification EMEA, outlines the year ahead for the company. Over the past year multiple new investment projects to produce hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) and/or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) were
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DOE Helps Industry Leverage Bioenergy Feedstock Expertise DEADLINE April 14, 2023
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has launched an initiative that aims to help industry and universities leverage the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium’s capabilities to help solve real-world problems that the bioenergy and bioproduct
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USDA: Anaerobic Digestion Can Help Increase Value of Manure
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA’s Economic Research Service in March published a report that aims to help increase the value of animal manure for farmers. The document, in part, describes existing and emerging technologies that have the potential to
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Montauk Renewables, Inc. Announces Approval of Provisional California Air Resource Board Carbon Intensity Score for Pico Energy Site in Idaho
(Montauk Renewables/Globe Newswire) Montauk Renewables, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTK) (the “Company”) today announced that on March 27, 2023 the Company’s Tier 2 application with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) was certified (the “Project”). The Company sought provisional certification of a Tier 2
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS National SAF Conference and Expo — August 29-30, 2023 — Minneapolis, MN DEADLINE April 28, 2023
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The National SAF Conference & Expo, produced by BBI International and SAF Magazine, will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The National SAF
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CALL FOR PAPERS Biofuels, Biogas & Bioproducts Summit (BBB Summit 2023) --- July 6-7, 2023 --- New Delhi, India DEADLINE unclear
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The summit will cater to the entire Biomass value chain including Biofuels, Biogas & Bioproducts bringing the entire industry under one roof. It will be a combination of Exhibition and Conference, thus creating a platform for sharing knowledge and business
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Biofuels, Biogas & Bioproducts Summit (BBB Summit 2023) --- July 6-7, 2023 --- New Delhi, India
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The summit will cater to the entire Biomass value chain including Biofuels, Biogas & Bioproducts bringing the entire industry under one roof. It will be a combination of Exhibition and Conference, thus creating a platform for sharing knowledge and business
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3rd Biofuels Forum --- June 20-21, 2023 --- Berlin, Germany
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This forum brings together some of the brightest minds and leading voices in the biofuels industry to discuss the most pressing topics, groundbreaking research, and breakthrough technologies that are shaping the future of sustainable energy. During the conference, attendees will have
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AlgaePrize Competition Technology Innovation: Developing the Next Generation of Bioenergy Professionals
(U.S. Department of Energy) The 2022-2023 AlgaePrize competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and supported by the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, challenges students to become the next generation of
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Jakson Green To Build World’s First Methanol Production Plant In Partnership With NTPC
(India Education Diary) Jakson Green, India’s leading player in the renewable and new energy space, has won a first-of-its-kind project from National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) to establish a Methanol synthesis facility at Vindhyachal, Madhya Pradesh. Methanol is a cleaner alternative
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Técnicas Reunidas Begins Engineering Works for a Plant that Will Produce e-Methanol from Green Hydrogen in Almería
(Técnicas Reunidas) - The facility will produce 37,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year and will start commercial operations in 2026. - The first stage of the engineering services commissioned to Técnicas Reunidas include the plant configuration study, the preparation of
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is a renewable DME company like Oberon Fuels doing with propane and hydrogen industries? Well, first they harvest waste via renewable methanol or biogas to make their rDME, which can then be blended with
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B-Harmony: Creating Happy Bacterial Colonies and Ridding the World of Its Methane Malaise, the Windfall Bio Way
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... So, let us introduce Windfall Bio, just now emerging from many moons of stealth. News has arrived from Windfall’s Menlo Park Hq that the company has closed a $9 million seed round led by
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White House OSTP Outlines Goals for U.S. Biotechnology and Manufacturing
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) As reported in our March 30, 2023, blog item, on March 22, 2023, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. Biotechnology
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DOD Publishes Biomanufacturing Strategy and RFI on Biomanufactured Products and Process Capabilities DEADLINE April 19, 2023
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) As part of the National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) announced in September 2022 an investment of $1.2 billion in bioindustrial domestic manufacturing infrastructure
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DOC’s Bureau of Economic Analysis Releases Report on Developing a National Measure of the Economic Contributors of the Bioeconomy
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) President Joseph Biden’s September 12, 2022, Executive Order (EO) creating a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative directs the U.S. Department of Commerce’s (DOC) Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to assess “the
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BETO Releases New Multi-Year Program Plan
by Valerie Sarisky-Reed (U.S. Department of Energy) I am proud to announce the release of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO) new Multi-Year Program Plan (MYPP). The MYPP details our mission, goals, and strategies to enable the widespread adoption
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HyVelocity Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub applies for U.S. Department of Energy “Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Funding”
(American Journal of Transportation) Today, the HyVelocity Hub team announced that it has applied for funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) $8 billion Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to rapidly scale clean hydrogen supply and demand along the U.S.
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USGC: LTA, Mexico Ethanol Delegation Visits North Dakota
(U.S. Grains Council) In March, a delegation of public and private sector representatives from Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia traveled to North Dakota to see the U.S. ethanol industry in action before attending the Renewable Fuels Association’s National Ethanol
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Corn FIBER – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
[caption id="attachment_175938" align="alignleft" width="300"] From Shukla, Rishi Kumar and Munir Cheryan. “Zein: the industrial protein from corn.” Industrial Crops and Products 13 (2001): 171-192.[/caption] FIBER is a necessary component of any balanced diet and it can also be harnessed to produce
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Sea LEVEL rise – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
With global temperatures on the rise as a side effect of climate change, melting ice at the EARTH’s poles increase our existential concerns over the sea LEVEL rising. Low-carbon, sustainable, renewable FUELS LOWER our carbon footprint, measured by "carbon intensity" or
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TRADE – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Renewable FUELS rely on TRADE policy, TRADE organizations and just PLAIN trading, selling and marketing of renewable fuels products. More and more, SHIPS, including those used to transport those fuels from seller to BUYER, are also using renewable marine/maritime FUELS like
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Climate Change Preparedness Conference 2023 --- May 18-20, 2023 --- Tysons Corner, Virginia
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The Climate Change Preparedness Conference 2023 will take place in Washington, DC this coming May 18-20. The three-day event unites climate experts, governments official and policymakers, community organizer. youth leaders, environmental professionals, and other stakeholders from around the country to
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Transition, Not Revolution
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Let us consider this most mundane behavior, the selection of the next car, a very individual, individualistic, decision, made 79 million times in 2022, one third of those in “autocratic” China, one third in
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L.A. Gas Tycoon, Mormon Polygamists Face Sentencing for $1 Billion Biofuel Scam
by Michele McPhee (Los Angeles Times) The main bad actors in a sprawling scam who formed a very unlikely alliance to defraud the government face a judge, five years after their dramatic arrests -- ... This week, the reckonings in
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REenergize the Gulf Coast Webinar Series --- weekly --- ONLINE
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NETWORK LIKE CRAZY with the leaders in the Gulf Coast renaissance in renewable diesel, SAF, ammonia, hydrogen, wind, solar, nuclear and renewable chemicals. New online series aimed at bringing together projects, technologies, finance and thought-leaders for advanced refining and energy
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Jatropha: The Biofuel that Bombed Seeks a Path to Redemption
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) • Earlier this century, jatropha was hailed as a “miracle” biofuel. An unassuming shrubby tree native to Central America, it was wildly promoted as a high-yielding, drought-tolerant biofuel feedstock that could grow on degraded lands across
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Budget Fails to Respond to U.S. Biofuel Subsidy
by Sean Pratt (The Western Producer) Renewable fuel project developers were left hanging by Ottawa’s Budget 2023. They were looking for a bold response to the clean fuel production incentives contained in the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act 2022 (IRA). That did not happen. “We
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ACE Fly-in Gives Lawmakers Ethanol Education
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is possibly the biggest supporter of ethanol in Congress, but he can always use more information to share with his colleagues who may disagree. During the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Fly-in this week,
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APHIS Announces Draft Modified Microorganisms Guide Available for Public Comment [open for comment through May 22, 2023]
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is sharing a draft guide detailing the information requirements and process for submitting permit applications for microorganisms developed using genetic engineering and inviting public
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Pollution Prevention Grants: Environmental Justice Through Safer and More Sustainable Products DEADLINE June 20, 2023
(Environmental Protection Agency) This grant opportunity is announced under the authority of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 and is funded by IIJA. EPA is announcing a two-year competitive funding opportunity for awards to eligible entities, including: the fifty states, the
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Global: Höegh Autoliners Keen to Expand Aurora Class Fleet with Ammonia Dual-Fuel Propulsion
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CEO, Andreas Enger, says Höegh Autoliners would like to add a further four Aurora Class vessels with ammonia dual-fuel capability, taking the total number on order to 12. As previously reported, the company has ordered eight LNG-fuelled car carriers, which
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OPEC+ Production Cut Expected To Drive Up Gasoline Prices, but Higher Ethanol Blends Can Help
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) ... To determine how these oil price forecasts would translate to U.S. retail prices of gasoline, RFA conducted a straightforward regression analysis. ... Two approaches were used for the analysis. First, retail gasoline prices were regressed against
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Biden Is Set to Propose Toughest-Ever Rules on Car Pollution to Spur EVs
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Proposal will not mandate EVs or ban gas-powered models; EPA will outline standards for cars, light trucks in Detroit -- ... The proposed standards on cars and light trucks, set to be announced Wednesday in Detroit,
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India Plans Green Hydrogen Incentives of at Least 10% of Cost - Source
by Sarita Chaganti Singh (Reuters) India plans to give green hydrogen fuel producers incentives worth at least 10% of their costs under a $2 billion scheme set to begin before the end of June, a top government official said. New Delhi this
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LABOR – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
LABOR and GREEN jobs are two interconnected concepts that have gained increasing attention in recent YEARS. GREEN jobs REFER to work in industries that contribute to the development and implementation of environmentally sustainable practices. THESE jobs OFTEN FOCUS on the
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Policy Support Needed to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuels in China
by Niu Yuhan (China Dialogue) China's aviation sector needs sustainable fuels to lower its carbon footprint, but support is needed to reduce costs and increase production -- ... China’s production of SAFs is just getting started. In late 2022, the
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The Fight to Define ‘Green Hydrogen’ Could Determine America’s Emissions Future
by Emily Pontecorvo (Grist) ... A decision with profound implications for that goal now lies with the Treasury Department, which must settle a debate over the best way of crafting a tax credit designed to advance the production of clean hydrogen.
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When It Comes to Climate in the EU, Ships Are Neither Airplanes Nor Road Vehicles
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... The regulation regarding air transport, as exposed in a recent post, is highly prescriptive, with mandates and sub-mandates, a limited list of eligible feedstocks, only waste and residues, a straightjacket in other terms. With
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Biodiesel Sector Faces an Uncertain Future
(Irish Farmers Journal) The government has done a U-turn on controversial new proposals which would have given a competitive advantage to imported Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil over Irish biodiesel, writes Stephen Robb. READ MORE IrBEA welcomes provision for Irish-produced biofuels in newly
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EU Feed and Pet Food Sectors Concerned about Use of Fit-for-Feed Animal Fat in Biofuels
(Feed Navigator) FEDIAF, the EU pet food industry organization, warns about the threat to its sector, along with the animal feed and oleochemicals industries of the use of category 3 animal fats in European biofuel production. READ MORE
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Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series: Maximizing Anaerobic Digester Performance
(Biomass Magazine) This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features Will Charlton, CEO of Valkyrie Analytics Inc. Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. LISTEN
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DOE Announces $14 Million to Optimize Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals DEADLINE April 21, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department of Energy today announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. This funding will advance the Biden-Harris administration’s goals to address
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Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program (EJG2G) DEADLIINE April 14, 2023
(Environmental Protection Agency) EPA is issuing this solicitation requesting applications for projects that support and/or create model state, tribal, local, and territorial government activities that lead to measurable environmental or public health results in communities disproportionately burdened by environmental harms
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Analysis: Indonesia Must Jump Ethanol Feedstock Hurdle to Repeat Biodiesel Success
by Fransiska Nangoy and Bernadette Christina (Reuters) ... Indonesia imported about 60% of the gasoline it burned last year at a cost of $17 billion, and it aims to replicate the success it had with biodiesel mandates that cut billions
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Brooge Energy Announces Completion of Technical Study by thyssenkrupp Uhde for Green Ammonia Plant
(Brooge Energy/Globe Newswire) Brooge Energy Ltd, (“Brooge Energy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: BROG), a Cayman Islands-based infrastructure provider, which is currently engaged in clean petroleum products and biofuels and crude oil storage and related services, announced today that the technical study
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Long-Forgotten Equation Helps Scientists Track, Control Carbon Dioxide Transformations
by Blaine Friedlander (Cornell University/Phys.Org) ... The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide presents an opportunity to transform the gas from an environmental liability to a feedstock for chemical products or as a medium to store renewable electricity in the form of chemical
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KHIMOD and Elyse Energy Team up to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuels through Collaborative Project AVEBIO
(AVEBIO) AVEBIO aims at demonstrating the production of sustainable e-fuels for air transport based on the yet-to-valorize CO2 of a biofuel production unit. The goal of this industrial pilot is to valorize biomass deposit while using competitive synthetic carbon to
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Stantec
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Impact Team Services, the Hydrogen Value Chain and the Building of a Decarbonization Strategy were highlights of this presentation given by Stantec’s Bill Birney at ABLC 2023. READ MORE WATCH Presentation
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UK Government SAF Policy Update
(Velocys) Velocys plc (VLS.L), the sustainable fuels technology company, welcomes yesterday’s consultation paper from the UK Government which contains a number of proposals aimed at supporting and financing the development of the sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) industry. Velocys believes this will
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Iberia Will Bet on a Sustainable Fuel Plant in the Canary Islands
by Veronica Benitez (Radio Television Canaria (Google Translation)) The airline plans to increase its seats to or from the Canary Islands by 20% between this year and 2025, with a progressive drop in prices and a commitment to sustainable fuel The president
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Biofuel Makes Its Debut in FIA Karting Competitions
(Biofuels International) The FIA World Motor Sport Council has approved the use of biofuel in karting competitions from this year. The selected fuel is a 100% renewable product made from second generation bio-based components and synthetic fuel produced by German manufacturer
April 06, 2023 Read Full Article
German Bioethanol Production Increases Alongside Higher Sales of Super E10
(Biofuels International) The German Bioethanol Industry Association (BDBe) has published its market data for the production and consumption of certified sustainable bioethanol in 2022. Domestic bioethanol production increased slightly compared to the previous year and amounted to more than 715,000 tonnes
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US: Republic Services Invests in the Production of Renewable Natural Gas
(Republic Services/AltFuels) Republic Services, Inc. announced a significant expansion of its organics recycling operations in California with the acquisition of North State Bioenergy, an anaerobic digestion facility north of Sacramento. California requires the diversion of food and yard waste from landfills
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Biomethane, the Real and Immediate Option to Decarbonize Transport in Spain
(Gasnam/AltFuels) Biomethane is the solution that allows to decarbonize heavy transport fleets immediately. This is one of the main conclusions of the webinar organized by Gasnam-Neutral Transport in which the Zaragoza Area Transport Consortium, EMT Madrid, the Commonwealth of the Pamplona
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The First Biomethane Tractor Arrives in Argentina
(AltFuels) New Holland executives visited Las Chilcas farm, located in the north of the Province of Córdoba, to complete the delivery of the first biomethane tractor in Argentina. Las Chilcas will test the NH T6 Methane Power in its field and
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Sánchez, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Create New Tax Credit for Renewable Natural Gas
(Office of Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA 38th)) Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a tax credit for renewable natural gas, which can be used in
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Queensland Study Focuses on Cultivating Pongamia Trees to Produce SAF
(Biofuels International) Burnett Mary Regional Group, Idemitsu Kosan Co and J-Oil Mills with the cooperation of the Queensland government in Australia have agreed to jointly study the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply chain by planting pongamia trees. The
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CAAS Sets up New €35 Million Aviation Sustainability Programme
(Biofuels International) The Government will commit $50 million (€35 million) for the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to set up a new Aviation Sustainability Programme to support Singapore’s drive to develop a sustainable air hub. The programme will provide up
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New EU Deal on Cleaner Shipping
(Biofuels International) The European Parliament and Council have reached a deal on cleaner maritime fuels - asking to cut ship emissions by 2% from 2025 and by 80% from 2050. A provisional agreement reached on March 23 between negotiators sets up
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YEAST – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Used by HUMANs for centuries to help make products from BREAD to beer, YEAST has been extensively studied in ORDER to increase its application and USAGE within the FIELD of biotechnology. Saccharomyces cerevisiae (aka YEAST) is an invaluable partner to HUMANs
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EPM's Podcast Series: Optimizing for Low Carbon Opportunities
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) This month's Ethanol Producer Magazine podcast features, Tom Ranallo, Vice President of Operations, ICM, Inc. LISTEN
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How New Business Models Are Boosting Momentum on CCUS
by Mathilde Fajardy, Carl Greenfield, Rachael Moore (IEA) 2022 was a strong year for carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS). More than 140 new projects were announced, increasing planned storage capacity by 80%, and capture capacity by 30%. CCUS projects
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Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Awarded Clean Fuels Alliance America’s Biodiesel Impact Award
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) was one of 12 organizations awarded the Biodiesel Impact Award by the Clean Fuels Alliance for excellence in supporting biodiesel initiatives at the Clean Fuels Conference in
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Iowa Farmers, Ag Partners to Gather, Exchange Ideas in June
(Solutions from the Land) A growing number of people in Iowa agriculture agree: It’s time to think “outside the box.” More specifically, it’s time to think circularly. Ray Gaesser, a corn and soybean farmer in Corning, Iowa, and co-chair of Iowa Smart
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Meeting Environmental Goals for New York
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) This episode of Fueling Conversations features Joy Gardner, the executive director of Empire Clean Cities, an environmental non-profit organization and the designated U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition for New York City and the Lower
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Comparing Carbon Reduction Solutions: Biofuels versus Natural Gas, Battery-Electric and Hydrogen Class-8 Trucks
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) ... While each solution has its merits, it’s important to look at all the factors to determine which one may be the most viable solution for your fleet today. Here, we’ll compare the availability, equipment and infrastructure
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Planting for the Future: Ag Outlook 2023
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Precision Farming is the Future: But the most significant boost to farm productivity in this generation likely won’t be as much about more horsepower or size of the machine or implement, but the
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U of I’s Bioenergy Work Complements Corn-Soy System
by Kay Shipman (FarmWeek) ... On March 17, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) extended federal funding to the U of I Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) for a total of $237.9 million from years 2017 to 2027.
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SEJ 2023 Awards: How to Enter SEJ's Student Awards for Reporting on the Environment DEADLINE May 1, 2023
(Society of Environmental Journalists) Description: Outstanding Student Reporting: A story or series on an environmental topic by a student or group of students enrolled in a university, college or high school at the time the content was produced. Entry stories must
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Playing and Painting to Promote Science: Board Games and Art Teach Conservation
by Grace Marie Finnell-Gudwien (Planet Forward) It’s board game night. You’re sitting around a table with some of your friends, ready to play the colorful board game laid out in front of you. You all pick your characters and deal out
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Ethanol: In Case We've Forgotten Why Ethanol is a Really Good Fuel for Internal Combustion Engines
by Bob Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) Formula 1, Indianappolis 500, and International Sports Car Championships use high volume renewable ethanol fuels. Do they know something we should know? Does ethanol "work" better as as a fuel? Does it help an
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Plant, Microbe Matchmaking for Better Bioenergy Crops
(Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have identified specific proteins and amino acids that could control bioenergy plants’ ability to identify beneficial microbes that can enhance plant growth and storage of carbon in soils. These proteins, called LysM receptor-like
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Bamboo Bonanza: Numaligarh Refinery to Use Bamboo to Produce Ethanol
(The Sentinel) ... The public sector Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) in eastern Assam's Golaghat district has taken steps in setting up a Rs 1,750-crore bio- refinery unit for producing bio- ethanol from 5-lakh metric tonnes of bamboo per year. The
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Blue Biofuels Achieves Full Conversion with Pilot Scale Reactor System
(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels announced today the achievement of full conversion of cellulose into soluble sugars from our king grass feedstock with our newly designed larger pilot reactor. We were able to process our king grass at a rate that is
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Battle Brews over Climate Law Credits for Aviation Biofuels
by Brian Dabbs (E&E News Energywire) The Inflation Reduction Act is setting up a fight over the climate footprint of biofuels for aviation, with significant implications for the nation’s emissions trajectory, the U.S. transportation sector and rural communities. In coming weeks, the
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Kinder Morgan Announces Commercial In-Service of Southern and Northern California Renewable Diesel Hub Projects
(American Journal of Transportation) Kinder Morgan, Inc. today (April 3, 2023) announced the full commercial in-service of its Southern and Northern California renewable diesel (RD) hub projects. RD is an alternative fuel that allows trucks, trains and any equipment that uses
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SAS Makes It Easier to Choose Biofuel
(SAS Group) On April 3, SAS launches two ticket types that include biofuel. These will be available on all SAS domestic, Scandinavian and European flights. SAS aims to use fossil-free aviation fuel equivalent of all our domestic flights by 2030, a journey
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Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance Announces Aviation Decarbonization First, with Collective Purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates
(Bank of America) Through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), major corporations will be purchasing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates for nearly 850,000 gallons of high-integrity SAF produced by World Energy and helping fuel JetBlue flights, reducing an estimated 8,500
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to DOE Transportation Energy Goals & Milestones
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DOE’s execution of its multi-year strategy, bioenergy as an essential part of the comprehensive transportation decarbonization strategy, heavy investment in the scale-up of biorefineries, aggressive biofuel targets and increasing the number of viable commercial SAF
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WHEAT– A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
[caption id="attachment_172730" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo courtesy of Crop Energies and Farmers Weekly https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/markets-and-trends/crop-prices/teesside-bioethanol-plant-to-reopen-in-early-march [/caption] WHEAT is a pantry stable, and it can also be a source of renewable ethanol when processed as a feedstock in certain facilities such as this one in
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Avolta Completes Two Renewable Natural Gas Projects
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Avolta says it has completed two dairy manure to renewable natural gas (RNG) projects at the Butterfield and Milky Way dairies in Arizona. The projects have begun injecting RNG into the Southwest Gas pipeline for distribution. Avolta has
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WS29: Opportunities of Bioenergy and Biofuels in Developing Economies --- May 22-23, 2023 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentations Available Free
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e-Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy, in collaboration with UNIDO Over the past decades and in multiple countries, bioenergy has supported the development of local economies, while helping to reduce the dependency on imported fossil fuels. If biomass resources are produced sustainably,
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Making Hydrogen and Carbon Black out of Renewable Natural Gas with Rob Hanson
(Climate Now) Renewable natural gas (RNG), made from the decomposition of organic waste like livestock manure, is not necessarily net-zero if it’s burned to run a turbine or drive a car. But what if the RNG is not burned, but is
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CVEC Hosts Ridgewater College Students
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty students from Ridgewater College toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) on March 31 to learn about renewable fuel production. During the tour, the students learned about incoming grain grading, grain handling, fermentation, grain storage, dried distillers grain production
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The Next Farm Bill Could Be a Historic Climate Law – if Congress Can Agree on It
by Max Graham (Grist) Will the legislation help turn agriculture, a climate problem, into a climate solution? ... But environmental groups and some farmer advocacy organizations are lobbying Congress to turn this year’s bill — due for an update by October —
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Cummins Welcomes Biden, Touts $1B Investment in US Facilities
By Sara Samora (Manufacturing Dive) - Auto parts maker Cummins welcomed President Joe Biden for a visit Monday as the company announced its investment of more than $1 billion across its engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New
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New Consortium Advances eFuels Technologies
by Erik Ringle (National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... Those abundant wind and corn resources are contributing to the region’s leadership in renewable energy. Every year, Midwest states produce millions of gallons of ethanol and thousands of kilowatt-hours (kWHs)
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Tidewater Terminal Company Awarded $3.1 Million for Biodiesel Distribution Hub
(Tidewater Terminal Company/Biobased Diesel Daily) The USDA announced an award of nearly $3.1 million for Tidewater Terminal Company Inc. to expand the availability of biodiesel throughout central and eastern Washington and Oregon and northern Idaho. Combined with over $3 million in matching
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USDA Under Secretary Stresses Support for Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie spent an hour with members of the American Coalition for Ethanol last week, answering questions on various topics and stressing the administration’s support for biofuels. “I hope you know this
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Members of European Parliament Strike Informal Deal on REDIII
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Members of the European Parliament and the Swedish Presidency of the Council informally agreed March 30 to raise the share of renewables in the EU’s final energy consumption to 42.5 percent by 2030, under the
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Brazil’s ANP Approves New Biodiesel Specifications, Quality Controls
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Brazil’s national agency for petroleum, natural gas and biofuels, ANP, approved new specifications and quality controls for biodiesel March 29, just days before the country’s mandatory blend percentage increased from 10 percent to 12 percent
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Can Business Aviation Solve the Problem of Environmental Activism?
by Ben Sampson (Business Airport International) In the last ten years the existential threat posed by climate change has mixed with social media to create a new type of radical environmental activism. This direct action, sometimes described by more hyperbolic media
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Dassault Falcon Adds SAF at Little Rock Facility
by Chad Trautvette (AIN Online) Dassault Aviation has added a continuous supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its Little Rock completions facility at Bill and Hillary Clinton International Airport (KLIT) in Arkansas. The fuel, supplied by Avfuel and refined by Neste
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TUM Researching Climate-Neutral Fuels for the Transportation Sector
(Technical University of Munich) German government supports sustainability project Synergy Fuels -- Technical University of Munich (TUM) is working on alternative, climate-neutral fuels for use in transportation. Together with partners from industry and science, six TUM professorships at the TUM
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First UK Clearing House for Certifying New Sustainable Aviation Fuels to Launch at University of Sheffield
(University of Sheffield) UK’s SAF Clearing House will be led by the Energy Institute at the University of Sheffield and will help remove the barriers to new fuels coming to market -- The University of Sheffield has been chosen to deliver
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Indonesian Children’s Home Funded through UCO Collection for Biofuels
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Indonesia, the Government of DKI Jakarta Province alongside Apical, Tanoto Foundation and T.CARE launched Rumah Anak SIGAP (SIGAP Children’s Home), an early childhood center in Ciracas, East Jakarta, a project funded through UCO collection for biofuels.
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Vistara Becomes the First Indian Airline to Operate a Wide-Body Aircraft on a Long-Haul Route Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(Vistara) The special flight, using SAF, was operated on Vistara’s brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in partnership with Boeing and GE Aerospace -- Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today became India’s
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J. Lauritzen Orders Two Methanol Dual-fuel Bulk Carriers
(Marine Link) Danish shipping company J. Lauritzen said it signed letter of intent for construction of minimum two methanol dual-fuel 81,200 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carriers, which will be built by Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, Japan, and be capable of trading with zero carbon
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Oil and Gas Production in Gulf of Mexico Has Twice the Climate Impact of Official Estimates, Researchers Say
by Laura Paddison (CNN) Oil and gas production in the Gulf of Mexico is belching out significantly higher levels of potent, planet-heating gas than previously thought, according to new research, which found the climate effects of the operations are twice that of official estimates. The
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Policy and Schmidt Futures
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Stephanie Batchelor gave this overview of Schmidt Futures at ABLC. READ MORE WATCH Presentation
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FIELD – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Sustainability is a critical aspect of modern society, and the FIELD of fuel production and USAGE is no exception. The increasing demand for energy has led to the exploration of new, cleaner sources of fuel, such as biofuels, hydrogen, and electric
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Farmers Must Be at the Center of New, International Work on Climate Action
(Solutions from the Land) The proposals are in. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has closed its submission period for recommendations on how to structure the four-year Sharm el-Sheikh joint work on implementation of climate action on agriculture and food
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
International Study Develops Ground-Breaking Method of Making Biodiesel from Dirty Old Cooking Oil
by Alan Williams (University of Plymouth) A scientist from the University of Plymouth has played a key role in new research which has developed a powerful, low-cost method for recycling used cooking oil and agricultural waste into biodiesel, and turning food
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Carbon America Introduces Project to Community
by Alicia Barry (Akron News-Reporter) Washington and Yuma Counties became a little more acquainted with Carbon America last week. The company held a community open house last Wednesday, March 22 at Quintech in Yuma, highlighting their Carbon Capture and Storage project at
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INEOS Led Consortium Announces Breakthrough in Carbon Capture and Storage
(INEOS Group) • A world first, Project Greensand, shows that Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) can work after carbon dioxide (CO2) from Belgium is successfully captured, transported and stored under the Danish North Sea. INEOS and their partner Wintershall Dea
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BioConnect Iowa: Empowering Iowa’s Next Wave of Entrepreneurs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Iowa’s well-earned reputation as a bioscience powerhouse stems from the state’s unwavering commitment to innovation and collaboration. Organizations such as BioConnect Iowa, in partnership with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), fuel this legacy by helping aspiring entrepreneurs transform
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Marquis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Marquis has become the first well known ethanol producer to step into the world of ethanol-to-jet in a partnership with LanzaJet. The promise and progress, milestones achieved and ahead, were presented by Marquis’ Jennifer Aurandt-Pilgrim
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Biomass Magazine's Podcast with Viridi Energy: Building Out North America's RNG Sector
This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features Chet Benham, president at Viridi Energy. Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. LISTEN
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Biomass Magazine's Podcast-- Setting the Standard: Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship
This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features Brandi Colander, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Enviva. Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. LISTEN
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Biomass Magazine's Podcast Series: Maximizing Anaerobic Digester Performance
This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features Will Charlton, CEO of Valkyrie Analytics Inc. Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. LISTEN
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference — November 6-8, 2023 — Ames, IA DEADLINE unclear
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EPA, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa are looking for speakers interested in sharing anaerobic digestion expertise, perspectives, opportunities, and challenges. If you are interested in speaking at the conference, please contact Brooke Rogers at barogers@iastate.edu. READ MORE Optimizing environmental
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Anaerobic Digestion on the Farm Conference --- November 6-8, 2023 --- Ames, IA Presentations Available
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Optimizing environmental and economic outcomes for rural communities and beyond -- EPA Region 7, Iowa State University, and the University of Iowa will co-host a regionally focused conference on anaerobic digestion (AD) in agriculture on Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 6-8, 2023, at the
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OTT Announces Energy I-Corps Lab Call DEADLINE April 28, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) today (March 8, 2023) announced an Energy I-Corps fiscal year 2023 (FY2023) call for proposals from DOE National Laboratories and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs).
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Massachusetts Moves Forward with Advanced Clean Cars II Program, Formally Adopting Policy to Slash Transportation Pollution & Provide More EV Choices to Consumers
(Sierra Club) Today (March 30, 2023), Massachusetts announced its formal adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC) rule, which requires auto manufacturers to ensure that every new light-duty car sold in the state is a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) by
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To Combat Climate Change, the Right Mix Needed for Vehicles
by Jeff Wilson (Frederick News Post) ... We need to promote (but not require) wider use of EVs, but we must not rely on just one approach to address emissions caused by transportation. Just as we are encouraged to diversify
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Top Trends for Natural Gas Fleets to Watch in 2023
(Trillium/ACT News) ... The sustainability impact of natural gas is magnified when you factor in the use of low- and carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG). All Eyes on California’s Developing Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation There are several policies at the state and
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Soy biodiesel Working to Fuel the Future of Multiple Industries
(Ohio Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net) Soy biofuels have come a long way in recent years, and the unique fuel that come from American fields are looking to impact multiple industries down the road. Cindy Layman is a Hardin County soybean
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What Happens to the Cooking Oil NRG Uses for the Rodeo and Final Four? You Might Be urprised.
(Head Topics/Houston Chronicle) The cooking oil used during the Final Four could become the fuel in your truck. Here's how. -- NRG Stadium partners with Filta to filter the cooking oil it uses during the rodeo and... The answer: biodiesel, makeup,
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PSV Body Ready to Take up New Biofuel Option
by Emmanual Joseph (Barbados Today) Operators of privately-owned public service vehicles (PSVs) are gearing up to cash in on a soon-to-be-launched biofuel option that could cut fuel prices in half. Chairman of the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) Roy Raphael said
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IBAC and ICAO Partner to Speed the Uptake of SAF
by Conor Feasey (Corporate Jet Investor) Speeding the global uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the aim of a new partnership forged by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) and the International Civil Aviation Orgainization (ICAO). IBAC has joined ICAO’s Assistance,