by Wily Salim (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) ... Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), a more dense and more viscous liquid than diesel, is the current dominant fuel used in the marine shipping industry. This is because HFO is relatively affordable, has high energy density,
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Back TO HOMEHonda to Invest $808 Million in Brazil by 2030: Company Aims to Develop a Hybrid-Flex Vehicle
by Lisandra Paraguassu (Reuters) Japanese automaker Honda (7267.T) , will invest 4.2 billion reais ($807.74 million) in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030, an executive said on Friday, adding the company aims to develop a hybrid-flex vehicle in the South American country. Honda's
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Eva-Dina Delgado
“Each semi-truck that transitions to B20 will reduce particulate matter and lower CO2 emissions in neighborhoods that are disproportionally impacted by pollutants.” Illinois state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago referencing the Trinity Health Benefits Study READ MORE
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Higher Biodiesel Blend Exemption in Effect
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The first of three phases that move toward higher biodiesel blend sales tax exemptions was effective April 1. Legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that extended the previous B11
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Illinois Research, Resources Provide Ability for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) ... Illinois has all the elements for start-up companies to build their facilities in our state,” he (Vijay Singh, founder professor in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois) said. “You need innovation and we
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
BLACK (Soot) – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
The GREEN economy aims to foster sustainable development by promoting environmentally friendly practices and technologies across various industries. One significant challenge in this pursuit is the presence of BLACK soot, also KNOWN as BLACK carbon, WHICH contributes to air pollution
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
VALUE – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
VALUE in biofuel quality is multifaceted and extends across economic, environmental, and societal dimensions. From an economic standpoint, one VALUE of high-quality biofuels is that they contribute to energy security by reducing reliance on imported fossil FUELS and stabilizing energy
April 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Free FATTY ACIDS – Two 5-Letter Words for EARTH MONTH
Free FATTY ACIDS (FFAs) are a significant component in the production of biodiesel, a renewable alternative to conventional diesel fuel. FFAs are present in various feedstocks used for biodiesel production, such as vegetable oils like soybean oil, animal fats, and
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Future of Biogas Europe Summit 2024 --- November 27-28, 2024 --- Barcelona, Spain
Following eight successful editions ACI is delighted to announce the 9th Future of Biogas Europe 2024 Summit, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, on the 27th & 28th November 2024. The policies and targets implemented in order to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 have left the
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Beacon of the Biomass World
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) Industry leaders at the 17th Annual International Biomass Conference and Expo shared highlights from the past year for their respective sectors, discussed policy victories and priorities and cautioned of the potential hurdles ahead. The event was
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E-15 Sales
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply ahead of the upcoming season -- Today, April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to
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Argonne’s Decarbonization Scenario Model Analyzes Ambitious Pathways to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
(Argonne National Laboratory/Business Wire) -While the world would love to have a quick fix, there is no one specific pathway to stop or slow the rate of climate change. “The approach must take into account the transitioning energy demands across the economy,
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Bia Energy Operating Company Announces Significant Developments for Low Carbon Methanol Project at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Northwest Louisiana
(Bia Energy/CISION) - Planned $1.2 billion facility will produce approximately 550,000 metric tons of blue and bio-methanol per year. - Bia Energy has secured an agreement with Macquarie Group to commercialize and market the methanol, and a partnership with CapturePoint to capture and
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Engineering Breakthrough – The Davis Refinery Project in North Dakota will be the World’s First Net Zero Carbon Refinery
(Meridian Energy Group) Design of the Davis Refinery has now established GHG emissions from Davis have been reduced to less than 50% of industry average levels, and the remaining GHG emissions are offset by coprocessing vegetable oil in its Diesel Hydrotreater
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Evos Join up for Green Methanol Storage in Spain and the Netherlands
(Cepsa) o Under the partnership, green methanol to be produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam. The agreement also provides for the storage of green ammonia at Evos’ facilities in Algeciras The partnership
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
SABA Announces Historic Agreements to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates to Grow Investment in Clean Fuel Technologies
(Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance) Corporate travelers representing close to 20 major organizations signal growing demand for decarbonized flights by committing to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates for nearly 50 million gallons of high-integrity SAF, channeling close to $200 million of
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) Announcers Successful Completion of Inaugural Collective Tender
(Cargo Owners for Zero Emission Vessels) Global container line Hapag-Lloyd has won ZEMBA’s first tender, will deliver greenhouse gas emissions reduction over 90% as compared to fossil fuel service to ZEMBA members starting in 2025. -- ZEMBA announced the successful conclusion of
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to a Risk-Adjusted SAFc Carbon Credit Portfolio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OTC Direct created a services arm, Base Climate, that leverages proven project development innovation to simplify and de-risk investments in SAFc carbon credits. SAF project decarbonization value potential not matched by deployed pre-construction venture capital. Most projects are
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Hafslund Enters Long-Term Power Agreement with SkiGA for Green Ammonia Production
(Hafslund) Hafslund has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a duration of 15 years with SkiGA to produce green ammonia in Skipavika, Gulen municipality. The contract secures the majority of the renewable energy required for large-scale production of emission-free
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Air Products Receives Funding to Build Two Large-Scale Hydrogen Refueling Stations in the Region of North-Rhine Westphalia Nordrhein Westfalen
(Air Products) Air Products, a world-leading industrial gases company, today received funding from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) to build two high-capacity, publicly accessible, low-carbon Hydrogen Refueling Stations (HRS)
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Boeing, Wagner Advance Australia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
(Boeing) Memorandum of Understanding builds upon Boeing/CSIRO Australian SAF Roadmap recommendations -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Wagner Sustainable Fuels will collaborate on growing the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry to help meet Australia’s airline demand for jet fuel which is expected to
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 New SRE Petitions Filed, 38 SRE Petitions Now Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on April 18 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that two additional SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 38
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Senate Tailpipe Rule Vote Fails Despite Dem Defections
by Manuel Quinones and Emma Dumain (Politico Pro E&E News PM) Critics of EPA's new emissions rule for cars and small trucks suffered a defeat in the Senate on Thursday afternoon. The chamber rejected Finance ranking member Mike Crapo's legislation, S. 4072, against
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Exclusive: US EPA to Announce Temporary Expanded Sales of Higher-Ethanol Gasoline Blend - Sources
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will announce by Friday plans to temporarily expand sales of higher-ethanol blends of gasoline this summer, a win for the corn ethanol industry that will likely see demand increase,
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
POWER to X - a Five Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
POWER-to-X (PtX) FUELS represent a transformative approach to sustainable energy production by harnessing renewable electricity to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and WATER into synthetic fuels. This process involves USING renewable electricity to electrolyze WATER into hydrogen and oxygen. The hydrogen can then
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Manitoba Introduces Legislation to Create Framework for Underground Carbon Capture, Storage Projects
(Canadian Biomass) The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating a framework for industries to begin work on underground carbon capture and storage projects. “This is an important step forward in our work to make
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon-Negative Trucking: The Roadmap to a Transportation Revolution --- May 9, 2024 --- ONLINE
Today, large truck fleets are faced with the choice of operational disruption, performance degradation, high cost and long wait times for low-carbon alternatives. At the same time, the diesel market is only growing, and CO2 emissions are still climbing with 36.8 billion
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
CSA Invests $10m to Boost Maritime Biofuel in Singapore
(Singapore Business Review/MSN) Among the goals of this effort is the development of stable biofuel blends. -- The Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) is investing up to $10m in efforts to develop and increase adoption of maritime biofuel in Singapore Two alliance members,Green COP
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
CEO Lauds Tinubu’s Decision to Enforce 2007 Biofuels’ Policy
(The Nation) A business magnate and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Amotoi Global Services, Amunaboye Clement, has applauded the decision of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to implement the 2007 Biofuels’ Policy. Clement described the decision of Tinubu’s administration to re-institute the Biofuel
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Oilbank Starts Operation of New Biodiesel Plant
by Baek Byung-yeul (The Korea Times) HD Hyundai Oilbank has started production at its biodiesel plant with an annual capacity of 130,000 tons, as part of the oil refiner's efforts to expand into the eco-friendly energy business, HD Hyundai Group affiliate said
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Makes $1.5 Billion Available to Help Farmers Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda DEADLINE July 2, 2024
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding from the Inflation Reduction Act will help farmers save money, create new revenue streams, enhance natural resources, and tackle the climate crisis -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the availability of an historic $1.5 billion in
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Market Report
(Stillwater Associates) On March 21, 2024, Stillwater President Megan Boutwell presented the Renewable Diesel Market Report to the Washington Alternative Fuel & Vehicle Technical Assistance Group. Stillwater President Megan Boutwell shares a presentation on the Supply and Regulatory Incentive Considerations for RD
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Methanol Institute (MI) and SEA-LNG Unite Against EU Trade Barriers to Biomethane and Biomethanol Fuels
(Methanol Institute/EIN Presswire) The Methanol Institute (MI) and SEA-LNG, key representatives of the methanol and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries respectively, express their deep concerns following the recent announcement by the European Commission impacting the trade of biomethane and biomethane-based biofuels
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
YSA Design Offers Vision for the Sail Powered Cruise Ship Catamaran
(YSA Design) YSA Design has unveiled a concept for a new type of sail-powered catamaran cruise ship, whose flexibility, sustainability and sea-focused attractions can satisfy guest appetites to experience sensitive and hard to reach waters at close quarters. Codenamed Seabreeze, the design includes
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
RICanada Concerned by Ethanol’s Exclusion from Clean Fuels Funding Program
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada) notes the announcement in Tuesday’s Federal Budget 2024-2025, which included C$776 million towards a retooled Clean Fuels Funding program to support renewable diesel (RD), sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and renewable natural
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Using TEA and LCA as a Strategic Tool
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a systematic evaluation of the environmental impact of a product through its entire life cycle. Many cleantech startups and companies cannot afford the time and cost that is required for an ISO-compliant LCA. Boundless Impact follows
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Implement Year-Round E15
(Office of U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (R-IA-03)) U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today introduced bipartisan legislation to implement year-round E15 sales. The Year-Round E15 Act, which is co-led by U.S. Representatives Adrian Smith (NE-03), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Brad Finstad (MN-01), Eric Sorensen (IL-17),
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Cassava Value Chain from Seed to Products
by Moses Moseray* (Kondayama Biofuel Investment/special for Advanced Biofuels USA) The cassava value chain refers to the process of production: processing and marketing of cassava and its co-products. It involves the entire lifecycle of cassava, from planting and cultivation to
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Bio-BASED – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Bio-BASED materials play a crucial role in advancing sustainability by offering renewable alternatives to conventional fossil-based products across various sectors. Derived from biomass sources such as PLANTs, ALGAE, or WASTE materials, bio-BASED materials contribute to reducing carbon emissions, minimizing resource depletion,
April 18, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Leads International and Domestic Efforts for Zero-Emissions Shipping by 2050
(U.S. Department of Energy) This week at Singapore Maritime Week, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing ambitious decarbonization targets for the maritime transportation sector, both domestically and internationally. DOE is teaming with over 15 government and industry partners in Singapore to foster partnerships and collaborate on
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Blue Biofuels Begins Engineering and Design for Cellulosic Ethanol Project
by Blue Biofuels/EthanolProducer Magazine) In a recent development, Blue Biofuels Inc. proudly announces the commencement of an FEL 1 & 2 engineering study for a 2.4-million-gallon cellulosic ethanol facility. This endeavor is grounded in the company's innovative cellulose-to-sugar (CTS) system, which
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
GoodShipping Launches Decarb Desk to Improve Carbon Insetting Transparency and Efficiency
(GoodShipping) New digital platform for cargo owners and freight forwarders to help speed up sustainability in global supply chain -- GoodShipping, the carbon insetting brand of FincoEnergies, has announced today the launch of its new Decarb Desk platform, the next step forward
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Current and Future Availability of Sustainable Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oak Ridge National Lab, in partnership with the US Department of Energy, aims to collect, review, and distribute the best available and citable global data on current biomass uses, and potential future availability as consistent as
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Modetour, Air France-KLM Strengthen SAF Partnership
by Sun A Lee (Korean Economic Daily) The companies support the use of sustainable aviation fuel and carbon offsetting -- South Korea's travel agency Modetour Network Inc. announced on Thursday that it has extended its partnership with Air France-KLM to promote the use of
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL and Prada Group Contribute to More Sustainable Air Freight with SAF
(DHL Group) By leveraging sustainable fuels, DHL Global Forwarding is able to support customers in effectively reducing their transport emissions from air freight. -- DHL Global Forwarding announces the first investment of the Prada Group in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, utilizing
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
NX Group Begins Offering "NX-GREEN SAF Program", in Japan
(NX Group) -- Available for all air freight services, expanding from Europe -- NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has begun offering the NX-GREEN SAF Program in Japan, which enables our valued customers to purchase the environmental attributes derived from sustainable
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Duckworth: Monarch Energy Wants to Invest $1B in Rockford
by Jim Hagerty (Rockford Register Star) If San-Diego based Monarch Energy chooses Rockford for a manufacturing plant, it could be one of the largest investments by a private company in the region's history. "About 400 to 500 jobs and a billion dollars
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Illinois Bills Seek to Regulate Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Sequestration
by Kari Lydersen (Energy News Network) The state’s sandstone geology makes it a draw for ethanol producers and others hoping for tax credits for carbon sequestration. -- Carbon dioxide pipeline and sequestration projects would face significant new scrutiny and regulations under proposed
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Dickinson County Leaders Unanimously Approve Pipeline Ordinance
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Supervisors of Dickinson County voted unanimously Tuesday to implement new restrictions on the placement of carbon dioxide pipelines to create larger buffers between them and people and animals. “We’ve tried to balance both sides,” said Bill
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden, Kishida Pledge to Cooperate on SAF
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A joint statement issued by President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minster KISHIDA Fumio on April 10 outlines the intentions of the two countries to cooperate on expanding the availability sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Diesel-RANGE – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Diesel-RANGE hydrocarbons are typically composed of hydrocarbons (any molecule containing carbon and hydrogen ATOMS) linked together in long CHAINs of ABOUT 9 to 20 carbon molecules. How to De-Fossilize Your Fleet: Suggestions for Fleet Managers Working on Sustainability Programs For fossil diesel, THESE hydrocarbons
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets Proliferate Worldwide — Report
by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) Three dozen emissions trading systems are now operating worldwide, raising $74 billion in revenue last year. -- Washington state's carbon market was one of five new or heavily revised systems to launch in 2023, adding
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Svitzer Targets Methanol-Fuelled MAN 175DF-M Engine for Tug Application
(MAN Energy Solutions) Field-test agreement planned for methanol-fuelled tug with MAN 175D -- MAN Energy Solutions and Svitzer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on the development of a methanol-fuelled version of the MAN 175D engine. Designated 175DF-M (Dual Fuel-Methanol),
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
International Biomass Conference and Expo --- March 18-20, 2025 --- Atlanta, GA
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April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Meriaura Orders Two Biofuel Powered 6750 DWT Cargo Vessels from Dutch Royal Bodewes Shipyard
(Meriaura) Meriaura has signed a delivery contract for two Ecotrader cargo ships with the Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. According to the contract, the ships will be built in Hoogezand in Holland and their delivery will take place in January and December
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Opens $25M Funding Opportunity to Support Tribal Clean Energy Projects
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy has opened a funding opportunity making up to $25 million available to support clean energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. Certain projects fueled by biomass, biogas, renewable natural gas (RNG) or
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Improving California’s Air Quality: California’s Dairy Industry Injects More than $21 Billion into the State’s Economy
by Kyle Willard (Maas Energy Works/Biomass Magazine) California’s dairy industry injects more than $21 billion into the state’s economy and supports 189,000 jobs while accounting for around half of California’s total methane emissions. This presents a conundrum: How do we balance
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS for POSTERS TechConnect World 2024 --- June 17-19, 2024 --- National Harbor, MD DEADLINE: May 3, 2024
For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. The 2024 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation
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Teach Philosophy of Science
by H. Holden Thorpe (Science) ... What is apparent from the surveys is that a better explanation of the nature of science—that it is revised as new data surface—would have a strong positive effect on public trust. Because scientists are so
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
The "Fuel of the Future" Bill and the Opportunity for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo[*1], Amanda Duarte Gondim [*2] and Laís Forti Thomaz[*3] (Advanced Biofuels USA) On March 13th, the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved Bill 4516/23, known as the "Fuel of the Future" Bill, which was sent to Congress by President Luiz Inácio Lula
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
EcoEngineers Achieves Milestone With Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation Scope Extension Accreditation
(EcoEngineers) --EcoEngineers (Eco), a consulting, auditing, and advisory firm with an exclusive focus on the energy transition, today announced the expansion of its services in compliance with the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). After an intensive four-month period of ISO 14064-3:2019 training
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Air New Zealand at Los Angeles International Airport
(Neste) Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of nine million liters (around 7,200 tons or 2.4 million gallons) of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. The agreement represents the largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Eni Aims to Sell Stakes in Biofuel, Bioplastic Units by Year-End, Sources Say
by Francesca Landini, Ron Bousso and Elisa Anzolin (Reuters) Italian energy group Eni (ENI.MI), opens new tab aims to sell by year-end minority stakes in its biofuel and bio-plastic units that could fetch around 1.3 billion euros in total to speed up its
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the Circular Carbon Economy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon is the foundation of our material world, says LanzaTech CTO Rob Conrado in these slides presented at ABLC 2024. It’s in the products we use, the planes we fly, the clothes we wear. Where our
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Get Funded! Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes in Raising Bioeconomy Capital
by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/ Biofuel Digest's Due Diligence Wolfpack*) Capital is the fuel for building your business – and you can get it, just like you keep achieving milestones and adding partners. But fundraising is often harder, longer and more uncertain than you’d
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
CARB’s In-Use Locomotive Regulation Rule Will Hurt the American Economy Public Comment Deadline April 22, 2024
(Association of American Railroads) Policy Position: Congress should call on EPA to prevent CARB from moving forward with its new framework. EPA should instead ensure locomotive emissions regulations move forward in a responsible, measured fashion that takes into full account technology readiness,
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CARB Fires Back on All-Electric Push from EJs
by Brad Hooker (Agri-Pulse) In a rare moment of candor for a regulatory body, staff at the Air Resources Board rebutted comments on proposed changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The lengthy and technical workshop last week spent considerable time explaining
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA to NASS: County-Level Data Critical to Climate-Smart Ag, Biofuel Programs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today (April 15, 2024) urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service to reconsider its plan to stop reporting farm acreage, yield and production estimates at the county level. “With the rapid emergence of state and federal
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
SHIFT – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
SHIFT usually implies movement or change of some kind; motorists are undoubtedly familiar with vehicles SHIFTing GEARS WHILE picking up SPEED. Innovation also MAKES SHIFTs like the gearbox as HUMANs develop more innovative ways to produce, STORE, and utilize resources and
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
BRIDGES Office Hours --- Various dates in April-June 2024 --- ONLINE
Connect with National Laboratory Experts to Energize Your End-of-Year and Summer Bioenergy Learning -- Receive guidance on implementing innovative, renewable energy summer learning programs based on national laboratory case studies and evidence-based best practices for educators and students! Register today for upcoming
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Sugar Summit 2024 --- July 5-7, 2024 --- Khandala, India
Nestled among the lush greenery and mystical mists of Khandala, the Sugar Summit 2024 emerges as a premier nexus for the sugar and ethanol industries. Designed to catalyze partnerships and pioneer new pathways, this summit invites industry stalwarts—from sugar millers
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Fueling the Future: Biofuels Driving Progress on Net Zero
(Green Biz/S&P Global) Biofuels are emerging as a critical driver in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution for decarbonizing hard-to-electrify transport sectors like aviation and shipping. But will there be enough biofuels to meet ambitious net-zero goals? S&P
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
UNILORIN Chemical Engineer Uses Eggshells to Produce Biodiesel
by Adekunle Jimoh (The Nation) Aprofessor of Chemical engineering at the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Temitope E Odetoye, says she has produced biodiesel through the exploration of chicken eggshells. She added that the invention was derived from heterogeneous catalysts. Prof Odetoye said that the feat
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
The Airline Industry’s Biggest Climate Challenge: A Lack of Clean Fuel
by Ben Elgin (BNN Bloomberg) ... The $200 million plant from LanzaJet Inc. will be the first to turn ethanol into a fuel compatible with jet engines. The facility is one of many efforts around the globe attempting to crack one of
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
X-Press Feeders Signs MOU with Six European Ports for Green Shipping Corridors
(X-Press Feeders) European Ports Forge Alliance to Propel Green Shipping Initiatives -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, today signed of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with six European ports: Port of Antwerp Bruges (Belgium), Port of Tallinn (Estonia), Port
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL Group Inaugurates Green Hydrogen Plant of the Region
(MOL Group) MOL produces 1600 tonnes of green hydrogen per year using electricity from renewable sources; The plant will reduce carbon dioxide emissions of the Danube Refinery by 25 000 tonnes; With the introduction of this technology, MOL Group has taken an important
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Astrid Mærsk Arrives in Shanghai for First Green Methanol Bunkering in China, in Partnership with SIPG
(Maersk) Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, achieved a milestone as the large methanol-enabled vessel "Astrid Mærsk” berths at Yangshan port in Shanghai, for the first green methanol bunkering with simultaneous cargo and bunkering operations in China. This historic
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the Global Policy Context for BIO-LPG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A decarbonization path for the LPG sector continues to increase in importance as a response to political forces which affect regulatory survivability and access to capital. Global North LPG marketers are responding to the lack of
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
More to Do on Methane
by Patrick Serfass and Adam Comora (American Biogas Council/OPAL Fuels/Biofuels Digest) A recent study released by the journal Science supported by research conducted by Carbon Mapper and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory revealed that methane emissions from landfills are greater than previously
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Kearney-Based KAAPA, Partners Hope They'll Score Big with Pipeline Partnership
by Mike Konz (Kearney Hub) ... Built in the mid-1980s, the Trailblazer Pipeline that once carried natural gas from Wyoming to consumers in the Midwest, is being converted to carry carbon-dioxide to Wyoming where it will be stored deep underground. The
April 15, 2024 Read Full Article
MONEY – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH and U.S. Tax Day
MONEY is usually a MEANS to a particular end. For the average consumer, it reflects what one can afford to purchase for THEIR DAILY LIVES and sustenance. To a company or industry, this may be referenced more in TERMS of investment, margin
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SOUTH – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
SOUTH America, especially Brazil, has long been a leader in use of biofuels. Now Brazil, ALONG with India, is showing the Global SOUTH the VALUE THERE is with regard to taking control of THEIR energy security, energy independence WHILE retaining
April 14, 2024 Read Full Article
WHITE HOUSE – TWO 5-Letter Words for EARTH MONTH
At the HEART of policy decisions ABOUT transportation fuel, the bioeconomy and circular economies, the WHITE HOUSE responsibilities affect decision-making from seed or well-to-WHEEL. On the WHITE HOUSE’s PLATE, related to renewable fuels, are tax policies, environmental policies, agricultural policies, land
April 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Materials Conference --- June 11-13, 2024 --- Cologne, Germany and ONLINE
The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany) is the world’s largest conference on chemicals and materials based on biomass, CCU or chemical recycling – the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials. The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Full Throttle: The Aviation Industry Has Been Working on Bio-Aviation Fuels Since the Late 2000s.
by Dhanisha Juleemun, Lucky Nurafiatin, Daria Kochetkova, and Jorge Sierra (SGS INSPIRE/Biofuels International) The first flight using bio-aviation fuel took off in 2008 - it was flown by Virgin Atlantic from London to Amsterdam. Since then, many more airlines have carried out
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Drivers Win with Unleaded 88 During Promotion in Plymouth
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty-one drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 at a Holiday station in Plymouth during a two-hour promotion yesterday were rewarded with prizes from the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM. “This week, MN Bio-Fuels kicked-off another
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Guardian Energy Host Minnesota State Mankato Students
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Fourteen students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy in Janesville on April 5 to learn more about ethanol production. “It was a pleasure to welcome students from Minnesota State University, Mankato today. In addition to highlighting our
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Greater Fuel Resilience Needed – Study
(University of Otago) A new study shows that building capacity for biofuel production would not only safeguard New Zealand’s food supply in the event of a global disaster, but also make the nation’s fuel supply more resilient to lesser shocks. -- New
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Chile Aims to Have First Large-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Factory by 2030
by Alexander Villegas (Reuters) Chile aims to start producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a large plant by 2030 and use the fuel made from oils, fats, and biological and municipal waste for half of its aviation needs by 2050, a
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Yakima County Gas Station Teams up with Propel Fuels to Offer More Affordable E-85 Fuel
by Austin Peppers (KIMA) A gas station near Wapato is partnering with Propel Fuels to offer an E-85 gas option allowing Yakima valley drivers to receive more affordable and low carbon fuel. In addition to the new option, both Road Warrior Travel
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Ethanol Blog: Lawmakers, Retailers Make Last-Minute Push for E15 Summer Waiver
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Letters continue to fill the mailbox at the White House from federal lawmakers, ethanol industry officials and fuel retailers pressing the Biden administration to grant a waiver to allow the continued sale of E15 this
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Celebrate Earth Day with Advanced Biofuels USA at Middletown, MD's Green Expo --- April 20, 2024 --- Middletown, MD
Come visit Advanced Biofuels USA's educational table at Middletown, Maryland's 8th Green Expo from 10:00 - 2:00 on Saturday, April 20, 2024. We will have free magazines and informational handouts. Learn about E15 and E85, sustainable aviation fuel and how you
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EBA Welcomes Progress on GHG Emissions Savings Measurements in Transport and Calls for Full Recognition of Renewable Fuels
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA) welcomes yesterday’s adoption of the European Parliament Report on the CountEmissions EU proposal, which is based on a well-to-wheel approach, but regrets the decision not to include a mechanism to account for renewable fuels
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Growth Energy Launches Campaign to Preserve Summer Access to E15
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy launched a new ad campaign calling on the Biden administration to protect summer access to E15, an affordable, cleaner-burning fuel option. The digital advertising campaign will run across multiple platforms, including key news sites and YouTube. Watch the ad here. “The clock
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Attorney General Bird Leads 13-State Lawsuit to Pull the Plug on Biden Electric Vehicle Handout and Defend Ethanol
(Office of Iowa Attorney General) Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led a 13-state coalition in a lawsuit to pull the plug on Biden’s electric vehicle handout and defend ethanol. -- In Biden’s most recent attack in the war on gas vehicles, he
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Brightmark® RNG Holdings Completes Eloy Development, Launching Renewable Natural Gas Production in the US Southwest
(Brightmark/PR Newswire) Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announces the opening of its Eloy Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) center, which will produce RNG from dairy manure using anaerobic digestion technology. The project brings this innovative renewable fuel technology to the Southwestern US. This development
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels and DME
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dimethyl-ether is a single molecule that can be produced from a wide range of renewable feedstocks. It can be blended with LPG and used in existing applications. It is chemically similar to propane and butane, and
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Commission Approves €350 Million German State Aid Scheme to Support Renewable Hydrogen Production
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German scheme to support the production of renewable hydrogen through the European Hydrogen Bank's “Auctions-as-a-Service” tool. The German measure is in line notably with the objectives of the REPowerEU Plan and
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OCP and Fortescue to Partner to Develop Green Energy, Hydrogen and Ammonia in Morocco
(Fortescue) Today (April 8, 2024), OCP Group, a global leader in plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilizers, and Fortescue Energy, part of global green energy, metals and technology company Fortescue Ltd (Fortescue), announced a landmark Joint Venture (JV) in Morocco. This equal partnership
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RIL, Tata Motors, IOCL to Be Key Bidders for Green Hydrogen Pilot Project: Report
(Business Today) The pilot project will help identify operational issues and gaps in terms of technology readiness, regulations, implementation, infrastructure and supply chains. -- Reliance Industries (RIL), Tata Motors and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) are likely to be key bidders for
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Axpo and ENEGO Consider 100 MW Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Sicily
(Axpo Group) Axpo has signed a cooperation agreement with French energy investor ENEGO to study the feasibility of a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Sicily, it was announced today (April 9, 2024). The project shall be located in the Priolo-Augusta
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YIELD – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Improving YIELD presents a VITAL opportunity for innovators in the new GREEN economy to be able to produce LARGE quantities of biofuels with FEWER inputs (energy, feedstock, or otherwise). Harvesting soybeans in Ohio Photo: J.Ivancic Whether it be genetically engineering the microbes that
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Unlocking the Carbon Potential in ColdSpark® Project: A Pathway to Economic Sustainability
(ColdSpark) In the dynamic landscape of energy technologies and specifically in hydrogen production, the ColdSpark® project is making strides towards the industrial scaling-up of a simple and effective methane cracking technology to receive two valuable products: hydrogen and elemental carbon. The exploring of exploitation
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Irish Biogas Hands On Training --- June 25-28, 2024 --- Ballingarry, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
Join us for the 5th edition of the Irish Biogas Hands on Training. This is a 4-day in-depth biogas training course that will provide you with practical, hands-on knowledge as well as important background information. Benefit from a range of
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D.C. Circuit Upholds California Clean Air Act Waiver
by Lesley Clark (E&E News) The ruling is a major boost to the Golden State’s ability to set tough tailpipe emissions standards — and the Biden administration’s climate agenda. -- An influential federal appeals court has allowed California to retain its longstanding
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What Fits the Process
(BDI Bioenergy/Biofuels International) ... When biodiesel producers shift to waste-based material as feedstock, the first choice is often used cooking oil (UCO). The main reason is that UCO’s feedstock parameters are close enough to that of vegetable oil. The result is
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Ethanol Mission to Ottawa Focuses on Enhancing Blending
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) representatives Isabelle Ausdal, regional ethanol manager for the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada, and Growth Energy’s Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs, visited Ottawa, Canada, to promote increased ethanol blending following
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U.S. Grains Council Supports Biofuel-Based Decarbonization Initiatives Worldwide
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council) As part of its efforts to promote decarbonization, the U.S. Grains Council is increasing its focus on market opportunities outside the transportation sector. This includes household cooking alternatives that use clean-burning ethanol as opposed to polluting
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Oguta Lake Partners US Firm to Invest $50m in Imo Biodiesel Plant
by Saby Elemba (Business Day) Oguta Lake Amishi Ventures (OLAMV) in collaboration with Global Green Bioenergy Limited , California USA has concluded plans to plant about 15 hectares of Jatropha Curcas along the banks of Oguta Lake in Oguta Local Government Area
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FuelCell Energy Technology to Be Used in Sacramento Wastewater Biofuel Clean Energy Project
(Fuel Cell Energy) Sewer District will use FCE’s energy delivery and emissions management platform to create clean electricity from onsite biofuel -- FuelCell Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FCEL), announced that its carbonate fuel cell technology will be used in a biogeneration project developed by Ameresco
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India Poised for an Ethanol Revolution, Focusing on 2G, SAF and CBG
by Anurima Mondal (Energetica-India) Interview: Sameer Sinha, Chief Executive Officer- Sugar Business Group at Triveni Engineering and Industries Ltd. -- The shift towards biofuels, driven by the EBP20 target, signals a transformative journey aligning with energy sustainability and environmental goals, says Sameer
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Repsol Enters Biomethane Production with Acquisition of 40% Stake in Genia Bioenergy
(Repsol) • The shareholding in the company specializing in biomethane will create a platform for growth in the emerging renewable gas industry, considered strategic by the European Union. The operation includes 19 biomethane plants under development, with a total capacity of 1.5TWh
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St1 and SCA’s Joint Venture Commences the Production of Renewable Fuels in Gothenburg, Sweden
(St1) The Gothenburg Biorefinery, a joint venture between St1 and SCA, has officially opened on 10 April. Inaugurated by Minister of Energy and Business Ebba Busch, the plant marks an important milestone in the journey towards more sustainable energy production. Swedish Minister
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Air Liquide Further Develops Its Biomethane Capacities in the U.S. with Two New Production Units
(Air Liquide/Business Wire) Air Liquide (Paris:AI) continues to expand its capacities in biomethane, also known as Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) in the U.S., with the construction of two new production units. These units, located in Center Township, Pennsylvania, and Holland Township,
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to DG Fuels’ St. James SAF Project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) DG Fuels is an emerging leader in renewable hydrogen and biogenic based, synthetic low emissions aviation and diesel fuel, and this deck looks at their second-generation cellulosic biofuel and their market expansion plans, whose hydrogen content
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Ancap Opens Call to Companies to Produce Sustainable Fuel for Airplanes
(Ámbito (Google Translation)) The project involves an investment of US$200 million and an initial annual production capacity of up to 180,000 cubic meters of SAF. -- The National Administration of Fuel, Alcohol and Portland (Ancap) will begin this month the search for partners for
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Tokyo Metropolitan to Assess Waste-to-SAF Potential
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) said that it is conducting a feasibility study to ascertain the potential of turning municipal waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). “In principal, the target is general waste in Tokyo; however, if
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JX to Join Forces with Sumitomo Corporation at Large Scale SAF/BECCS Project in Louisiana
(Sumitomo) JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (“JX”) (President and CEO, Toshiya Nakahara) and Sumitomo Corporation (”Sumitomo”) (President and CEO, Shingo Ueno) executed consortium agreements to manage investment in the Louisiana Green Fuels BECCS (*1) project (“Project”) at Port
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DG Fuels, Johnson Matthey & bp Partner for Largest Fischer-Tropsch SAF Plant
(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company proposing construction of a $4 billion clean energy complex in St. James Parish, is proud to announce its collaboration with Johnson Matthey (JM) and bp in deploying Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS™
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Senate Prepares for Vote on EPA Tailpipe Rule
by Kelsey Brugger (E&E Daily) The vote would cap a flurry of activity this week on the Biden climate agenda on transportation. -- The Senate will vote as soon as Thursday on bipartisan legislation to stymie President Joe Biden's big electric vehicle
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Colonial Oil Industries to Purchase and Retire 9 Million RINs Due to RFS Violations
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Colonial Oil Industries Inc. must pay a $2.8 million civil penalty and purchase and retire more than 9 million renewable identification numbers (RINs) at an estimated price of $12.2 million under a settlement agreement reached
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Lower Carbon Emissions in Your Community Today by Choosing to Fuel with 88-Regular
by D. Jed Black* (Sustainable Energy Strategies, Inc. (SESI)/Advanced Biofuels USA) As the world progresses towards zero-emission and electric vehicles, it is crucial to remember that there is a low-carbon, high octane, less polluting solution available for today’s gasoline-powered and hybrid
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YACHT -- – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
YACHTs that run on HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil/renewable diesel) are BEING eyed in Malaysia as a sustainably sourced fuel option for the SUPER-YACHT industry. Yacht docked at The WHARF in Washington, DC. Photo: J.Ivancic Feadship has BEGUN work on creating a YACHT optimized
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The Eco-Friendly Fuel of the Future
(Mazda) A carbon-negative crop that can contribute to the mitigation of climate change, algae are also a viable source of biofuel. Working with Hiroshima University, Mazda is making significant inroads into its future use. Seaweed is synonymous with Japanese cuisine and has
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What Other Brands Can Learn From Stellantis' Combustion Investment
by Gerhard Horn (Car Buzz) Stellantis announced that it will be investing $6 billion to keep internal combustion alive for cars like the Dodge Charger. -- Earlier this year, Stellantis announced that it would be investing $6 billion to keep internal combustion alive.
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DLA Energy / USCG Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Soliciation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(GovTRIBE) The Defense Logistics Agency Energy seeks to award a contract to supply an estimated annual requirement of 876,000 US gallons of sustainable aviation fuel to the U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center in Mobile, Alabama. The fuel must be blended
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DOE Announces $18.8 Million to Advance Mixed Algae Development for Low-Carbon Biofuels and Bioproducts DEADLINE May 10, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced the MACRO: Mixed Algae Conversion Research Opportunity funding opportunity announcement (FOA). The FOA will award up to $18.8 million to address research and
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ShipZERO28.5 Workshop --- April 18, 2024 --- Singapore
Bridging East and West to Accelerate Absolute Zero Emissions Shipping ShipZERO28.5 will address APAC region emissions challenges through the introduction of electrification and hydrogen solutions, taking a deep dive into challenges and solutions, brainstorming outcomes and agreeing actions. Workshop Objective Explore and define
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Wah Kwong’s Mr. Hing Chao Joins ShipZERO28.5 line-up
(ZESTA's) Hing Chao, the visionary Executive Chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings, will join a panel of maritime industry leaders at the upcoming ShipZERO28.5 event, in conjunction with Singapore Maritime Week, in Singapore on April 18. Mr. Chao's insights and leadership
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Digital Event: How Propane Is Evolving for the Future --- May 1, 2024 --- ONLINE
The Engine Technology Forum's 2024 digital event series begins on May 1, from 2-3pm ET, with a live webinar about innovations in engine technology for enhancing the use of propane as a vehicle fuel. Members of the virtual audience will learn about where propane
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Manitoba Introduces Legislation to Lower Emissions with Carbon Capture, Storage
(Canadian Biomass Magazine) The Manitoba government has introduced legislation that is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by creating a framework for industries to begin work on underground carbon capture and storage projects, Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister
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Amber Grid’s New Analysis Shows Potential for Green CO2 Capture from Biomethane and Biofuel
(CE Energy News) To find effective ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, Amber Grid, the Lithuanian gas transmission system operator, commissioned by the Ministry of Energy, has carried out an assessment analysis of green technologies for CO2 (biogenic carbon dioxide) capture
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Japan's 1st Hydrogen and Bio Fuel Hybrid Passenger Ship 'Hanaria' Starts Service in Kitakyushu
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that the hybrid passenger ship 'Hanaria', which uses hydrogen and biodiesel as fuels, started service in Kitakyushu. The ship was built at the Hongawara Ship Yard
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Hapag-Lloyd Takes Largest Ship-to-Ship LBM Delivery to Date Made Possible by the Joint Effort of STX Group and Titan Clean Fuels
(Titan) Titan Clean Fuels, a leading supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied biomethane (LBM) to shipping customers, and STX Group, a global leader in environmental commodities trading and climate solutions, today announce having successfully concluded a ship-to-ship bunkering of 2,200
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Policy Push for Carbon Removal Credits Lures Finance, Aviation
by Peter Henderson, Susanna Twidale and Simon Jessop (Reuters) Regulators pushing to grow, standardise market; Market leader Puro sees 400,000 credits certified in 2024; Finance, aviation seen buyers as market broadens Demand for credits reflecting the engineered removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
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Anatomy of a Community Benefits Plan: Using DOE’s Framework to Construct an Impactful CBP
by Alayna Chuney and Vanessa Suarez (Carbon 180) Community benefit plans (CBPs) are required for all Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity announcements and loan applications, a move towards codifying community engagement alongside historic clean energy investments. DOE characterizes
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New Rise Renewables Announces Conversion of State-of-the-Art Renewable Diesel Facility in Nevada Paving the Way for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production
(New Rise Renewables/PR Newswire) New Rise Renewables, a cutting-edge renewable energy company, announces the inauguration of its new 3200 barrel-per-day renewable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility located at the Reno-Tahoe Industrial Complex in Storey County, Nevada. This facility, situated on a 10-acre
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Nzyme2HC and Renewable H2 Production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Renewable H2 production that requires ~40% less electricity than state-of-the-art electrolysis> That’s the promise of early-stager Nzyme2HC. As the company puts it, “The amount of electricity required to produce green H2 must be significantly reduced. We
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Yamaha Betting Big on Ethanol Instead of Electric Bikes
by Aariz Rizvi (MotorBeam) Yamaha Motor India is taking a distinct approach amidst India’s push towards greener mobility solutions. While the nation sets ambitious targets for electric vehicle adoption by 2030, Yamaha is steering towards ethanol-based flex fuels as a key
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Pipeline Company, Environmental Group Strike Unique ‘Community Benefits’ Agreement
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) Under deal with Bold Alliance, first responders will get training, landowners could choose annual royalties payments and local foundations will get donations -- The developer of a carbon-dioxide pipeline and an environmental group have struck a “one-of-a-kind”
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Dead Wrong About E85
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) ... So, what is driving the rebirth of E85 flex fuel? The fuel’s resurgence is likely resulting from two compelling consumer benefits: lower carbon emissions and lower prices. Flex fuels offer substantial reductions in greenhouse gas
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QUICK -- – A 5-Letter Word for EARTH MONTH
Economies move slowly, but with investment, new innovations can gain traction rather QUICKly. Although US investment has been primarily focused on hydrogen and battery electric vehicles, organizations such as the NORTH West Hydrogen Alliance in the U.K. want to see a
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JAL Launches "JAL Corporate SAF Program" to Certify and Contribute to Corporate Customers' CO₂ Reduction Efforts
(Japan Airlines) Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a new business program called “JAL Corporate SAF Program” from April 2024, which certifies the environmental value of CO₂ reduction achieved through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and provides it to corporate
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Announcing Strategic Partnership between GRP and Parcel: Low Carbon Feedstock Marketplace
(EIN Presswire/ABC 8 News) Strategic Partnership between GRP and Parcel Revolutionizes Sustainable Agriculture and Supply Chain Efficiency -- In a significant move towards advancing sustainable agriculture, Globally Responsible Production (GRP) and Parcel have formed a strategic partnership. This collaboration combines Parcel's cutting-edge
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US EIA Now Publishes Interregional Renewable Diesel Rail-shipment Data
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) In its March Petroleum Supply Monthly, the U.S. Energy Information Administration introduced data on the interregional movement of renewable diesel. These new data add to its existing tanker- and barge-movement coverage for renewable diesel. With the new data,
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Brussels Airlines Integrates Environmental Responsibility in Partnership with Sunweb Group
(Brussels Airlines) The Belgian home carrier facilitates the online tour operator in buying about 250 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel -- Brussels Airlines and Sunweb Group reach an agreement for the purchase of ca. 250 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
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U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono Visits Pacific Biodiesel’s New Crushing Mill; Tours Company’s Expanded Agriculture Operations on Kauaʻi
(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono for a tour of the company’s new crushing mill and expanded agriculture operations in Kaumakani, Kauaʻi on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Other guests included representatives from
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KW Rastall Oil Leads New Jersey in Sustainable Fuel Revolution with Introduction of Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(KW Rastall Oil) In a groundbreaking move for New Jersey's energy and transportation sectors, KW Rastall Oil proudly announces that beginning April 17, 2024, it will become the first company in the state to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a renewable
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Reliant Processing Partners with Show Me Ethanol LLC for New LIquid CO2 and Dry Ice Plant
(Reliant Holdings) Reliant Processing opens new plant in Carrollton Missouri -- Reliant Processing, Ltd., and Show Me Ethanol LLC partner to announce the Grand Opening of Reliant’s newest Liquid CO2 and Dry Ice Plant in Carrollton, Missouri. April 4, 2024 Reliant Processing, Ltd, a