by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation describes a program called BDO Zone Ratings, which is a standardized assessment for evaluating regions’ readiness for bio-based manufacturing. These ratings help attract investment in bio-based projects by highlighting areas with the best potential
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Back TO HOMEWhich Shipowners Are Choosing Ammonia?
(Marine Link) The shipping industry is looking into ammonia as an alternative fuel for powering ships, amid other ongoing plans to cut carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050. Here is a list of companies with ammonia-fuelled ship projects: NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA (NYK) ... MITSUI
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore Offers Big Incentives for Cleaner Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is updating its Green Ship Program, offering incentives for Singapore-registered vessels using low- and zero-emission fuel technologies, starting January 1, 2025. Ships that adopt zero-emission engines, like
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
CCS Greenlights New Ammonia and Methanol-Fueled Ships
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In China, China Classification Society awarded Approval in Principle certificates for two innovative dual-fuel vessels—the Honghu ammonia-fueled container ship and the Haijing methanol-fueled bulk carrier—developed by CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company in Shanghai. These ship types
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Uncertainty Looms for Climate-Smart Agriculture
by Mark Heller (E&E News Greenwire) ... The future of that initiative — a climate-smart incentive that’s now part of the Conservation Reserve Program — is one of many climate-focused programs around agriculture that face an uncertain future if Donald Trump
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
California, Major Airlines to Work to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use
by David Shephardson (Reuters) California looks to boost incentives, speed permitting for aviation fuels; Airlines, state will work together to boost availability; US targets 3 billion gallons of SAF use a year by 2030, up from 24.5 million in 2023 -- The state of
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Big Oil Sees Brazil Becoming Major Global Hub for Clean Jet Fuel
by Dayanne Sousa and Clarice Couto (BNN Bloomberg) A global push to decarbonize air travel has groups from Big Oil to sovereign wealth funds betting on Brazil to become a top global center for green jet fuel. Brazil is becoming a magnet
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
EU Approves Swedish Tax Exemption Schemes for Non-Food Biogas and Bio-Propane
(Bioenergy Insight) The European Commission has concluded that two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating or as motor fuel are in line with EU State aid rules. In June 2020, the Commission had approved the schemes
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Montana Renewables Receives $1.44 Billion Conditional Commitment from DOE for Renewable Fuels and Biomass Energy Facility
(Montana Renewables/ PR Newswire) Montana Renewables to expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel capacity by 300 million gallons per year -- Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet," "we," "our" or "us") announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") Loan Programs Office ("LPO") has awarded
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Reflections on Elections, Internal Combustion Engines, and Electric Vehicles
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... (T)his year vehicle and fuels policy - mostly aimed at electric vehicles (EVs), but also some proposed bans on internal combustion engines (ICEs) - has been a campaign-year issue at the national and
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Long-term Solution to Decarbonization? --- October 31, 2024 --- ONLINE
Join S&P Global Commodity Insights and ION Commodities as we explore the critical role of biofuels in the global push toward decarbonization. This webinar will examine whether biofuels are merely a transitional solution, or a viable long-term strategy to achieve
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Decoding the Voluntary Carbon Market: 2024 Trends and Future Outlook -- November 7, 2024 --- ONLINE
As the urgency to combat climate change intensifies, understanding the dynamics of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) is increasingly important. This webinar will explore 2024 trends and developments shaping the VCM, with a particular emphasis on carbon dioxide removal (CDR)
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
In Step toward Solar Fuels, Durable Artificial Photosynthesis Setup Chains Two Carbons Together
(University of Michigan) The system produces ethylene, an important ingredient of many plastics, with much higher efficiency, yield and longevity than competing systems -- A key step toward reusing CO2 to make sustainable fuels is chaining carbon atoms together, and an artificial
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Vast and GGS Energy Partner to Bring CSP-Powered Green Methanol and SAF to the U.S.
(Vast/Globe Newswire) Vast Renewables Limited (“Vast”) (Nasdaq: VSTE), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale electricity and industrial process heat, today announced it has signed a development services agreement with GGS Energy
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Casterra Announces a Key Milestone in its Operational Expansion Plan in Africa, with Completion of First Shipment of Castor Seeds Grown and Processed in Kenya
(Casterra Ag) The shipment, comprising over 100 tons, was delivered to company's customer in Africa -- Casterra Ag Ltd. ("Casterra"), an integrated castor cultivation solution company for oil production for bio-based products and biofuel, and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. ("Evogene") (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE:
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Topsoe SAF technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation given by Milica Folić of Topsoe at the ABLC Next conference in 2024, focusing on the company’s perspective on the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. The presentation highlights Topsoe’s
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Sustainability Focus under New MOU
(Vigrin Australia) Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways intend to expand their strategic partnership, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a range of sustainability initiatives. Areas of focus under the MoU will include aiming to advance the use of Sustainable
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL and IAG Cargo Solidify Partnership to Drive Sustainable Air Freight
(DHL Group) The new contract covers 2024 and 2025 emissions and will result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. DHL and IAG Cargo renew Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement; IAG Cargo to use an
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Delta’s Industry Leading Full-Court Press on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Continues at Midwest Hubs
(Delta Airlines) For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000+-gallon shipments of SAF were made from
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
EVA Air and Airbus Establish Sustainability Cooperation
(EVA Air) EVA Air and Airbus have embarked on a collaborative effort aimed at increasing SAF development and adoption in the airline's operations. The announcement was made during a ceremony in Taipei to celebrate EVA Air's order of 18 long-range A350-1000
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Thailand’s PTT GC, Bangchak Set to Launch SAF Next Year
(Reccessary) Thailand's national oil company, PTT, through its subsidiary Global Chemical (GC), is focusing on the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and plans to launch biofuels for aircraft use next year. Another industry giant, Bangchak, is also investing to build
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
States That Adopted California Truck Emissions Rules Seek Leeway
by Drew Hutchinson (Bloomberg Law) States plan agency, legislative moves to delay emissions rules; Two California regulations clash with each other, group says -- Some states are second-guessing when and how to enforce the zero-emission truck quotas and tailpipe emissions standards they adopted
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Groundbreaking Whitefox ICE® XL Solution Achieves 50% Steam Savings for Western Plains Energy
(Whitefox Technologies/PR Newswire) Western Plains Energy has upgraded their Bioethanol Production Facility with a fully integrated Whitefox® membrane solution in a quest to become a net-zero emissions producer -- Whitefox Technologies is pleased to announce the successful installation of the Whitefox ICE® XL membrane dehydration
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S.
October 30, 2024 Read Full Article
CTE Global Adds New Advanced Performing Yeast to Its Product Offerings
(CTE Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) CTE Global, a provider of effective yeast and enzymatic strategies for the production of biofuels introduces Innova Eclipse yeast to its portfolio. Innova Eclipse uses the most advanced technologies to push past fermentation limits, significantly reducing glycerol
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Canada's Renewable Diesel Projects Hit by US Import Surge
by Shariq Khan and Nia Williams (Reuters) US exports 530 mln litres of renewable diesel to Canada in H1; Falling credit market values will hit cash flow for new projects; British Columbia government not planning changes to LCFS program -- Canadian renewable fuel producers
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
How Project 2025 Would further Politicize EPA’s Air Program
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) Bill Wehrum hadn’t long been head of EPA’s air branch when he found himself back in familiar surroundings — the Washington, D.C., offices of his former law firm, speaking to an audience that included a one-time
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
BioVeritas Launches into Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Soaring Past the Constraints Facing the Industry Today (October 25, 2024)
(Biofuels Central) BioVeritas, LLC, a leading sustainable fuels and biochemicals company redefining the future of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today (October 25, 2024) announced that it is launching The BioVeritas Process™ for SAF. This breakthrough technology converts biomass via fermentation into volatile fatty acids (VFAs),
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Collaboration Begins to Increase Distribution of 40% Renewable Diesel Blends in Japan
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Inpex Japan Ltd., a subsidiary of Inpex Corp., Inpex Logistics Co. Ltd., Itochu Corp. and Itochu Enex Co. Ltd. began the commercial supply of 40 percent renewable diesel blends (RD40) in late September. The four companies
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
What Are Biofuels? Webinar --- October 29, 2024 --- ONLINE
A free Virtual Webinar on Biofuels presented by experts in their relative fields. There will be a brief overview as to the types of biofuels available, why they are a cleaner alternative to standard petrol, how to transition, what the
October 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste's Singapore Diesel Line Shuts over Equipment Failure, Raising Global Supply Disruption Concerns
by Samyak Pandey and Kelly Norways (S&P Global) Neste's renewable diesel line in Singapore offline due to technical issues; US deliveries may be affected during final blender tax credit quarter; Renewables company addressing issue amid declining sales forecasts -- A production line
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
European Energy Receives EU Innovation Fund Grant for Green Methanol Facility in Denmark
(European Energy) European Energy has been awarded a grant by the EU Commission under the EU Innovation Fund for an upcoming green methanol facility in Denmark. The grant, which exceeds EUR 50 million, will help finance the construction of the project. The
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Hamburg and Shanghai Ports to Create Green Shipping Corridor
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. As informed, the MOU, inked on October 22, aims
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Maximizing the Value of Cover Crops in the Pacific Northwest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Cover crops have multiple benefits—soil health is the most important benefit. Can Cover crops be a material feedstock supply center for biofuels? Primary challenges to adoption are uncertainties in use of cover crops across states and
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
WinGD Introduces LPG ‘Pre-Fit’ Option for Operators Aiming for Ammonia Trade
(WinGD) Swiss marine power company WinGD has introduced an option for its X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engines to be delivered capable of running on liquified petroleum gas (LPG). The ‘pre-fit’ solution will be of particular interest to vessels under construction for the anticipated
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Foundation Seeking Applicants for National Ethanol Conference Scholarships -- DEADLINE January 9, 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Foundation is now offering scholarships for college students interested in attending the annual National Ethanol Conference, taking place Feb. 17-19 in Nashville, Tenn. Members of RFA’s Young Professionals Network are also eligible for consideration. The foundation was
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Porsche Ready to Develop Gas Versions of EVs
by Roger Biermann (Car Buzz) Porsche has taken a bold decision that may see its electrification strategy regress in light of poor demand for EVs. While it won't see plans for electric models shelved, it could see models slated to go all-electric
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
California Governor Puts E15 in the Fast Lane
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday gave a surprise boost to the ethanol industry by issuing a directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to accelerate studying how California could increase ethanol blending in gasoline to allow the sales
October 28, 2024 Read Full Article
European Green Ammonia Summit 2025 --- March 5-6, 2025 --- Dusseldorf, Germany
The 2nd European Green Ammonia Summit is returning on March 5th & 6th 2025 in Dusseldorf, Germany to continue driving the transition to a sustainable future. Following the success of the first edition of the event which brought together industry
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Oil Advocates Integrating Biodiesel Processing within Existing Refineries to Meet 5% Biodiesel Blending Target
by Shahkar Abidi (Autocar Professional) Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Canadian Ethanol Deserves Fair Share of Government Funding, Says Industry Lobby
by Bernard Tobin (Real Agriculture) Renewable Industries Canada is asking the Canadian government to give ethanol a fair shake after a “retooled” Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) made ethanol and e-methanol producers ineligible for funding. In the September budget, the Liberals committed
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen
by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, and Daniel Workman (S&P Global) Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Convertus Breaks Ground on East Gwillimbury Biofuel Plant
(Canadian Biomass) Convertus, an organic waste processor based in London, Ont., will build the province’s first large-scale biofuel facility with liquid carbon capture technology. The East Gwillimbury project, set to open in 2027, will process organic waste via anaerobic digestion into biogas,
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Farm Bill, Biofuels and vCOOL among American Trends Worth Watching Farm Credit Canada Says
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Voluntary country of origin labelling for beef and pork, biofuel tax credit changes, and an impending U.S. farm bill are three U.S. agriculture trends worth watching according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada—particularly as a
October 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Pacific and Caribbean Island Nations Call for the First Universal Carbon Levy on International Shipping Emissions
by Teresa Tomassoni (Inside Climate News) The International Maritime Organization has been asked to enact a carbon levy of $150 per ton of emissions from large freight and passenger ships. The IMO’s 175 member nations have until next year to vote.
October 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Govt Preparing Incentives for Biodiesel Commercialization
(Antara) The government and relevant parties are currently developing financial and incentive policies to support the commercialization of biodiesel, particularly through partnerships between smallholder farmers, independent farmers, and biodiesel producers. Director of bioenergy at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources,
October 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Week in Bunkers: Singapore Replaces Rotterdam as Top Biodiesel Hub
by Enes Tunagur (Lloyd's List) Competitive prices and regulatory certainty in Singapore helped it dethrone Rotterdam as the top biofuel bunkering hub -- Singapore replaced Rotterdam as top biodiesel bunker hub despite Dutch subsidies, as regulatory certainty and falling prices boosted demand in
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Conservative Climate Caucus Chair in Danger of Losing Race
by Timothy Cama (E&E News Greenwire) ... During her time in the House, Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has backed wind power and biofuels. This year she became chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, which accepts humans’ role in climate change while
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
European Biodiesel Board Achieves Major Success in Fight against Unfair Indonesian Biodiesel Imports after Years of Litigation before the European Courts
(European Biodiesel Board) The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which represents the interests of European biodiesel producers, obtained today a favourable judgement from the Court of Justice (case C-112/23 P), which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Awards Grant to Vermont Renewable Energy Project
(Investing.com) Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETY) has announced that its affiliate, Vermont Renewable Gas, LLC (VRG), is a recipient of a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Scout's EVs Will Be Available with a Backup Gas Engine
by Joann Muller (Axios) ... • An EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) runs entirely on battery power, but includes a small internal combustion engine that automatically recharges the battery when it runs low. That means significantly longer driving distances (and fewer charging
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and Vanguard Renewables Start Construction of New Farm-Based Renewable Natural Gas Project in Virginia
(TotalEnergies/PR Newswire) TotalEnergies announces today that it has broken ground on the Oakmulgee Dairy Farm renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Amelia Court House, Virginia, with its joint venture partner Vanguard Renewables, a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste to Re-evaluate Its Renewable Hydrogen Plan and Withdraw from Investing into a 120 MW Electrolyzer at the Porvoo Refinery
(Neste) Neste has decided to withdraw from investing into a 120 MW electrolyzer project to produce renewable hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The decision follows the completion of the basic engineering phase, which commenced in May 2023. The reasons behind
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Herbaceous Energy Crop Production in the Southeast US.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is the potential for cellulosic bioenergy crop production? Cellulosic bioenergy crop production is a nascent industry in the U.S. and has the potential to supply 5% of U.S. energy demand while achieving increased carbon reduction.
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2024-25
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo took the #1 spot in the 2024 “50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy” rankings, published today in The Digest, the world’s most widely-read bioeconomy daily. LanzaTech (#2), Avantium (#3), Comstock Fuels (#4), BioVeritas (3%), LanzaJet (#6),
October 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Importance of U.S. Ethanol Engagement within A Competitive Global SAF Market
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With the acceleration of decarbonization efforts, the aviation sector is seeking solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Grains Council is responding by ramping up efforts and engagement
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
A Hand Up for Higher Blends
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Calculating Paths to Cleaner Corn
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Impressive 45Z tax credit incentives promise to reward ethanol producers who succeed in driving their CI below the qualifying threshold in the Inflation Reduction Act. The incentives are potentially even greater for those who
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Going for Gold: American Coalition for Ethanol’s 2024 Conference
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 2024 conference, themed “The Gold Standard,” featured important figures with industry impact, including representatives from Summit Carbon Solutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Held in Omaha, Nebraska, this year’s
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Capturing What’s Out There
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon management is experiencing exponential growth, according to the leading U.S. government agency responsible for overseeing and developing infrastructure for it. While the U.S. Department of Energy has many offices working on carbon sequestration, the
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Releases 2023 Carbon Sequestration Data
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 released 2023 data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, including data on CO2 sequestration volumes at operational carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects at three U.S. ethanol plants. According
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The CO2 Report: Fermentation CO2, the Most Elemental Offshoot of Grain Ethanol Production
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Fermentation CO2, the most elemental offshoot of grain ethanol production, is no longer the industry’s quiet, behind-the-scenes byproduct, but its most discussed, chased and controversial output. The current race and clamor over CO2—sequestration, in particular—would
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Grant Supports Bridgestone Innovation for Non-fossil-based Synthetic Rubber
(Bridgestone) Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced it received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office. Bridgestone will design, build and operate a pilot plant that will advance an innovative, potentially more sustainable and cost-effective approach
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Navigating New York City's Waterways to Become Cleaner and Greener As Staten Island Ferries and NYC Ferry Begin Testing Renewable Diesel
(NYCEDC) Renewable Diesel, a Petroleum-Free Alternative to Traditional Diesel Fuels Reduce Carbon Emissions by 60 Percent or More; NYC Ferry Launches Additional Measures To Reduce Engine Emissions and Kickstart of New Sustainability Strategy for the System — New York City Department of
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Anaergia’s Organic Waste Receiving Infrastructure for RNG Production to Be Provided to the City of Riverside, California
(Anaergia) Follow-up contract for Anaergia Technologies with City of Riverside -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia”, the “Company”, “us”, or “our”) (TSX: ANRG), announced today that its subsidiary, Anaergia Technologies, LLC (“Anaergia Technologies”), has entered into an equipment supply contract with the City of
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Universal Fuel Technologies Raises $3M to Reduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel Costs by up to 50%
(Universal Fuel Technologies/Business Wire) The company improves the economics of aviation decarbonization by cutting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production costs by up to 50% and carbon emissions by up to 75%; The company’s Flexiforming technology enables the production of 100% synthetic SAF
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Group and SUEZ Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to Develop the Production of Biomethane in Europe and the Low-Carbon Transition of Maritime Transport
(SUEZ) • CMA CGM Group and SUEZ sign an agreement to produce renewable fuel for the vessels of the CMA CGM Group. • The agreement plans for the production of up to 100,000 tonnes of biomethane per year between now and 2030. •
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Sembcorp and PT PLN EPI Sign Joint Development Agreement for Southeast Asia's Largest Green Hydrogen Project
(Sembcorp) Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sembcorp Utilities Pte Ltd, and PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PT PLN EPI), a sub-holding company of PT PLN (Persero), have entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) for a green hydrogen production
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
GAPKI Takes Advantage of EUDR Delay to Prepare Smallholders
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI)) The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono has stated that they will take advantage of the delayed implementation of European Union Deforestation-Free Regulations (EUDR) to improve the ecosystem of palm oil in Indonesia. Addressing the
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Next-Generation Feedstocks for the Emerging Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to develop productive, cost-effective, and sustainable warm-season perennial bioenergy feedstock production systems on marginal croplands across geographic locations in the Midwest. They have found that there is limited data
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
A New, 3B Gallon Ethanol Market: Me Energy Takes Top Prize at Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) California, Germany’s Me Energy took the million dollar first prize in the year-long Radicle Corn Value Chain Challenge. The finals were held in San Francisco as a part of ABLC Next. ME energy’s technology Me energy has developed unique technology enabling Rapid Chargers
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Estonia and Latvia Collaborate on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(CE Energy News) Estonia and Latvia have launched a joint project aimed at exploring the potential for producing sustainable, environmentally friendly aviation fuels in their countries. The European Commission has allocated 200,000 euros to each country to support the initiative. According to Taivo Linnamägi,
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Cover Crop Valorization for Biofuels and Products
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Agriculture contributes >9% of US total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Nitrous oxide, CO2, and methane from soil management is the biggest GHG contributor. There is a need to reduce the carbon intensity of biomass feedstocks. A
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Chicago Midway International Airport in the State's Largest SAF Supply Agreement
(Southwest Airlines) Supply from Valero is expected to deliver the highest volume of SAF announced to date in Illinois -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply agreement with Valero Marketing and Supply Company (Valero), a subsidiary of
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Vietjet Operates the First Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Viet Nam News) Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in Việt Nam and departed from Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. -- Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Hill Aircraft Becomes First FBO in Georgia to Offer SAF
by Fayaz Hussai (Corporate Jet Investor) Hill Aircraft (KFTY) announced partnership with World Fuel Services to offer dedicated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to business aviation customers. Through this expanded agreement, Hill Aircraft will receive a consistent supply of SAF from World Fuel,
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Aviation Fuel Project Kicks off in Heilongjiang
by Zheng Xin (China Daily) The world's first 100,000 metric ton integrated wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass green aviation fuel project began construction on Monday, in Heilongjiang province, the operator China Energy Engineering Group Co Ltd (Energy China) said. As the world's first 100,000
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
What You Should Know about ISO’s Forthcoming First Net-Zero Standard
by Heather Clancy (Trellis) The international standard, coming in late 2025, will require ongoing verification. -- The International Organization for Standardization, the global authority for organizational management, manufacturing and technology standards, is preparing to publish its first standard for “net zero” in
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
California Expects EPA to Approve 2035 Zero Emission Vehicle Plan
by David Shephardson (Reuters) A senior California official said on Tuesday he expects the Environmental Protection Agency will approve the state's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The California Air Resources Board has sought a waiver from
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Proposed California LCFS Updates and Ethanol's Supply/Demand Situation
(Energy.AgWired.com/Renewable Fuels Association) Despite California’s best efforts to work against low carbon ethanol by not allowing sales of E15 and proposing unworkable new sustainability requirements for the future, supply and demand for U.S. ethanol continues strong. In this edition of The Ethanol
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Schneider Introduces the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act
(Office of Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL 10th)) Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), introduced today (October 22, 2024) the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act which would extend for ten years the Section 45Z clean fuel production
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Republican Senator Says Trump Could Back this Climate Bill
by Kelsey Brugger (Politico Pro Greenwire) Bill Cassidy of Louisiana discussed his legislation during an energy summit back home. -- Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy convened energy industry executives this month to promote an idea that historically has been derided in conservative
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainability Is a Team Effort, Leaders Emphasize to Media Breakfast Attendees
(National Business Aviation Association) Held immediately prior to the opening of the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the NBAA-GAMA CLIMBING. FAST. Media Breakfast highlighted collaborative efforts between business aircraft manufacturers, industry leaders and government officials toward the goal of net-zero
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras Sells Diesel with Renewable Content to Vale
(Petrobras) Fuel that reduces greenhouse gas emissions is being used by mining company in off-road truck and locomotive -- Petrobras and Vale announced an agreement to supply products focused on competitiveness and advancing the decarbonization agenda. The agreement includes the use of
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Georgia Tech Researchers Develop More Efficient Approach for Turning Plant Biomass into Useful Chemicals
by Brad Dixon (Georgia Institute of Technology) Lignin is one of the most plentiful organic polymers on Earth, making up about 20 to 30 percent of the dry mass of wood and other plants. Despite this abundance, lignin’s complex structure has challenged
October 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Bangchak Group Reinforces its Readiness as SAF Production Leader Partnering with BAFS and BPT to Pioneer SAF Delivery via Pipeline to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang International Airports
(Bangchak Group) Mr. Chaiwat Kovavisarach, Group CEO and President, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited, joined by Mr. Chakrasnit Kritsa-ardjai, Senior Executive Vice President of Accounting and Finance at Bangkok Aviation Fuel Services Public Company Limited (BAFS), and Mr. Jesda Thupiya, Managing
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Invests $58 Million to Tackle Climate Change by Removing Carbon From the Atmosphere
(US Department of Energy) Projects Will Support Pilot-Scale Testing of Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), with DOE’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), today announced more than
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
IFF Unveils OPTIMASH® Enzyme Solutions to Boost Corn Oil Recovery by 15 Percent
(IFF) New data on OPTIMASH® F200 and OPTIMASH® AX highlights significant oil yield increase and low-carbon market potential -- IFF (NYSE:IFF), an industry leader in food, beverage, health, biosciences, and scent, today announced the launch of its OPTIMASH® F200 and OPTIMASH® AX enzyme solutions
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Welcome Supreme Court Decision on SRE Litigation
(Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy) Two prominent biofuel groups—the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy—commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant certiorari on petitions pertaining to the administration of small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, issuing
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Wizz Air and Airbus to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Fuel Trial ahead of EU Mandates
(Wizz Air) Wizz Air, awarded as global environmentally sustainable airline group of the year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation*, today announces it will trial operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This positions Wizz Air at the forefront
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainability Indicators for Waste-to-Energy Supply Chains
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to develop a triple-bottom line sustainability (social, environment, economic) assessment tool for local government to evaluate trade-offs of different organic waste streams and energy conversion strategies that help achieve
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Ecostrat and New Energy Risk Announce Partnership to Develop Feedstock Supply Insurance©
(Ecostrat) Feedstock Supply Insurance will catalyze, de-risk and accelerate the financing of bio-based projects -- – New Energy Risk (NER), a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group, and Ecostrat, a leader in assessing, developing, optimizing, and managing biomass supply chains, today
October 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Dispelling Myths around Hydrogen
(OPIS) Hydrogen today is currently almost entirely used in either refining or industry. It is mostly produced from natural gas or methanol, with less than 1% of hydrogen production coming from low emissions technologies. However, in the last decade, numerous additional
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Honda CB300F Flex Fuel Launched at Rs 1.70 Lakh in India; Runs on 85% Ethanol
by Reetika Bhatt (AutoX) Aside from the Flex Fuel update, the 2024 Honda CB300F keeps all its original features, including the design, hardware, engine, and overall configuration. -- Honda has launched the CB300F Flex Fuel motorcycle in India at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom). The
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Honeywell Dabbling In Hemp
by Terry Lassitenaz (Hemp Gazette) Honeywell last week announced a partnership with a US bioenergy company seeking to utilise industrial hemp and other non-food crops for the production of biochemicals. Honeywell is a huge multi-national corporation with its fingers in a number
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit --- June 24-25, 2025 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE unclear
Brought to you by Biofuels International, the leading international biofuels magazine, next year’s 3rd SAF summit will be at the fabulous Le Plaza Hotel in Brussels. In 2024 over 300 attendees from across the bio spectrum participated in the co-joined international
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Highlights Success of Historic Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Initiative
(US Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today celebrated the ongoing success of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities, a historic and innovative funding opportunity that expands markets for commodities produced using climate-smart production methods. This effort is helping farmers,
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Uniper Halts Development of SkyFuelH2 in Sollefteå
(Bioenergy International) In Sweden, Uniper Sweden, part of Germany-headed international energy major Uniper SE has announced that it has decided to halt the development of the SkyFuelH2 project for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Sollefteå, citing challenging market
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
CRI to Supply Methanol Synthesis Tech to Chinese e-Methanol Project
(Bioenergy International) Iceland-headed emissions-to-liquids (ETL) technology developer Carbon Recycling International hf (CRI) has announced the signing of a "landmark agreement" with China-headed Tianying Group to leverage its methanol synthesis technology in its large-scale electro-methanol production project in Liaoyuan, China. Tianying Group’s business
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Punjab Aims to Meet 20 Per Cent Fuel Demand through Biofuels by 2035
(ChiniMandi) Chandigarh: Punjab is taking steps to become a national frontrunner in biofuel production, as the state government has announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. This policy aims to fulfill 20 percent of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit (40B)
(Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-74 PDF for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The SAF credit ranges from $1.25 to $1.75 for each gallon of sustainable aviation fuel in a
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Power2X and Advario to Develop World-Scale e-SAF Hub in the Port of Rotterdam
(Port of Rotterdam) In partnership, Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. -- The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Single-Pass, Weather Independent Fractionation Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) An estimated 60% of the available corn stover will be collected in excess of 20% moisture resulting in a lack of ability to produce a reliable feedstock with conventional harvest and storage systems. A team of
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Liquid-Liquid Extraction: A Game-Changer in Biomass Processing
... While the production of bio-derived products is on the rise, challenges remain in developing efficient recovery and purification processes. Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) is an ideal unit operation for recovering valuable chemicals from biomass directly or after pre-treatment to remove less desirable
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Engineered Yellow-Seeded Camelina Packs More Oil
(US Department of Energy) The Science -- Oils produced from nonfood crops can be converted into biofuels that can reduce the need for fossil fuels. In oilseed crops like canola, yellow-seeded varieties generally produce more oil than their brown-seeded counterparts. Camelina
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Uses Hybrid Barge to Supply NYK Line-Operated Vehicle Carrier with 2G Biofuel Bunkers
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Spanish energy company Cepsa has announced it has used its hybrid barge, Bahía Levante, to supply 1,030 tonnes of B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, in the Bay of Algeciras. In
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Aman Arora Unveils Punjab State Policy for Biofuels, Says 50% Agri Waste to Be Used to Enhance Soil Content
(The Indian Express) The Cabinet Minister added that four projects with a total capacity of 85 tonne per day (TPD) of CBG are currently operational. -- Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the state
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan Plans Switchover Policy from Diesel Oil to Biofuels to Cut CO2 from Trains
(NHK World) Japan's transport ministry plans to institute a policy to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trains by switching over from diesel oil to biofuels for their operation, as early as fiscal 2025 which starts next April. At a meeting of railway
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Norwegian Armed Forces Creates Aviation First with Biofuels
(Norwegian Group) The first use of biofuel for the defence sector's business trips with Norwegian was marked at Ålesund Airport Vigra today. Norwegian will blend 15 percent biofuel on over 1 million business trips until 2028. The agreement is the largest
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
How Can We Drive More Global Demand for U.S. Soybeans? --- October 24, 2024 --- ONLINE
With USDA projecting an agricultural trade deficit of over $42 billion for fiscal year 2025, more soybean growers are wondering how they can boost exports and regain a competitive edge. That’s why we’ve invited three farmer leaders to share their
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Scaling up Advanced Biofuels Production --- November 12, 2024 --- ONLINE
Scaling up advanced biofuels production is a global challenge in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, which can benefit from international collaboration and knowledge exchange. This webinar gives an overview on the status of demonstration plants and commercialization progress
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
BizAv Is Out Front In Transition to SAF
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Business aviation is out front as the wider industry transitions to burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but ongoing progress depends on the future regulatory environment, says a leading fuel distributor. Overall, there were 23 billion gal. of
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Baylor Engineers Reveal Ultra-Clean Biofuel Breakthrough
(Baylor University/Mirage News) In new research published in the journal Fuel , Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
TUI and Repsol Team Up to Launch First Biofuel Coach Trial
(TUI Group) For 55 guests, it was the end of a great holiday when the coach picked them up from their hotel to go to Alicante Airport. For TUI, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in its bid to
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
ICM and Elite Octane Successfully Commission FOT Oil Recovery™ System
(ICM/Elite Octane/Business Wire) ICM, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful startup and commissioning of its FOT Oil Recovery™ system at Elite Octane, LLC’s ethanol facility in Atlantic, Iowa. The plant became operational in 2018 and produces over 150 million
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Optimal Preprocessing and Deconstruction of Corn Stover
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Physical fractionation and characterization of corn stover. US Department of Energy Peer Review presentation. READ MORE Related articles Enhancing efficiency in ethanol production from high solid corn stover: Insights into enzymatic hydrolysis parameters and cellulase recovery (Journal of
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Capacity to Produce Biofuels Increased 7% in 2023
by Chris Buckner (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the United States during 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in a category
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA: 129 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 129 SRE petitions are now pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 50 as of mid-September. According to EPA
October 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Wheat on Repeat
by Emma Bryce (Anthropocene) ... A growing movement of researchers, farmers, and producers believe that perennial crops have unmatched potential to reform agriculture’s warped system, and are pinning their hopes—and research dollars—on the likes of Kernza to deliver that. The
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
UN Enacts Carbon Removal Standard Under Article 6.4
by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) The Article 6.4 Supervisory Board, the body working on creating the UN carbon market under the Paris Agreement, has finalized two key standards related to carbon removal and developing and assessing projects for a UN-supervised carbon market. The board – also
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions Future Public Comment DEADLINE December 10, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of a Carbon Management Strategy for public comment. The Strategy provides
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Recommendation Report 2 -- White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Recommendations: Carbon Management
( White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council) The WHEJAC is set forth in Executive Order 14008 to be "a Federal advisory committee that is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustice to the
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Unable to Get Its Cosmetics Plant Project Financed, Global Bioenergies Is Now Focusing All Its Efforts on SAF oOpportunities
(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) After several months of efforts, the Company has been unable to find investors for its 2,500-ton plant dedicated to the cosmetics market, in a highly unfavorable context for the financing of first-of-a-kind projects. The Company is now devoting
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Asda Invests in Two New Bio-LNG Refueling Stations
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) British supermarket chain Asda is investing in two new bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling facilities, as the retailer continues to make progress toward reducing overall carbon emissions. Working closely with Gasrec — a major fuel provider for commercial vehicles in the United
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions that are Better for Our Communities
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions that are Better for Our Communities -- Today, Oct. 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced selections totaling nearly $125 million under the Diesel Emissions
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
How to Earn Passive Income with Sustainability Programs
by Darryl Matthews (AgWeb) There are a number of practices that can create passive income on your operation, but the level of effort and investment to implement them varies. -- ... Creating these payments requires effort and sometimes capital investments (no different
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Construction Begins on Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP)
(German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR)) - In Leuna, Germany, DLR is building the largest ever research facility for the production of e-fuels. - The Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP) will be used to optimise e-fuels
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste MY Renewable Diesel to Power Verne Data Centers’ Back-up Generators in Finland
(Neste) Neste’s renewable diesel helps Verne, a provider of sustainable data center solutions for high intensity computing, to transition its operations from fossil to renewable fuels. Verne's data centers in Helsinki, Pori and Tampere in Finland will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
DN AGRAR and BSOG Energy Sign a Cooperation Agreement for the Largest Biomethane Production Project in Romania
(Bucharest Stock Exchange) DN AGRAR Group (BVB: DN), the largest integrated farm in Romania, leader in the production of cow's milk, and BSOG Energy, an energy company specialized in the development of biomethane production projects in Romania, owned by Black Sea
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Phillips 66 Hit with $604.9 Million US Verdict in Fuel Trade-Secrets Case
by Blake Brittain (Reuters) Phillips denied Propel's trade secrets claims; Jury decided the case in Oakland, California -- Energy company Phillips 66 (PSX.N) owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 million in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities, a jury
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Fractionation of Forest Biomass Wastes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to support development of woody feedstocks forUniversity of Maine’s Thermal Deoxygenation pathway to produce renewable aviation fuel and chemicals. The goal of the project is to prepare woody
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK Leads Consortium in Charge of Redesigning a Large “Green” Tanker
(PortalPortuario) Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Nippon Shipyard announced the development of an environmentally friendly VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier). This consortium, which conducts joint research and development on large crude oil tankers, created a design concept for
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies
(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Fertiglobe Becomes ADNOC’s Platform for Low-Carbon Ammonia Growth Globally
(ADNOC) ADNOC completes acquisition of majority stake in Fertiglobe, increasing its shareholding to 86.2%; Completion marks another milestone in ADNOC’s chemicals growth strategy, the expansion of its low-carbon fuels business, and its plans to become a top five global chemicals player;
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
PIL Opts for 'More Viable' LNG Dual-Fuel to Power Its New Box Ships
by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Glander: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Infrastructure, Demand and Price Drivers
(Manifold Times) Big test for LNG as a marine fuel will be how quickly production of its alternatives can be scaled up, and how quickly shipowners are willing to pay extra cost for these lower-carbon fuels, says Mustafa El Zein. -- Global
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA: Latest Proposal for California LCFS Updates Fundamentally Flawed
(Renewable Fuels Association) Proposed regulations updating California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard are fundamentally flawed and could significantly restrict the future use of low-carbon ethanol in the state, the Renewable Fuels Association noted in comments submitted late Wednesday to the state’s Air Resources Board
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Boom Still Leaves US Soybean Glut
by Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) ... Just to the south, an enormous processing plant, with the capacity to crush 35 million bushels a year, is under development. The investment is a bid to cash in on soaring demand for renewable diesel, a fuel chemically similar
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Gevo Secures Conditional Commitment from U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office for its Net-Zero 1 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in South Dakota
(Gevo) This conditional commitment signals the strength of the project to finance the world’s first large-scale net-zero-emissions alcohol-to-jet production facility -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce it received a
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
KPI OceanConnect Targets More Ports for Marine Biofuel Sales
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Marine fuel trading house KPI OceanConnect is looking to offer biofuel for bunkering at more ports, in view of higher demand as FuelEU regulations kick in next year, a senior executive said on the sidelines of SIBCON 2024 this
October 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Ontario Conference Examines Indigenous-Led Forestry, Biomass
by Mike Stimpson (Canadian Biomass Magazine) Jason Rasevych, president of the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association and director of Waawoono Consultancy, says many communities in Northern Ontario “have been able to increase their participation in the forest sector through a process of
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
New Survey Finds Canadians Would Pay for Low-Carbon Shipping
(Canadian Biomass) A new poll by Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are willing to pay extra to support sustainable shipping. More than 60% of Canadians indicated they were willing to pay a premium on shipping for imported goods to offset carbon emissions in a
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Groups Urge Flexibility in 45Z CSA Requirements
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 15 held a third virtual listening session as part of its public consultation on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks. During the event, representatives of the U.S. biofuel sector advocated for flexibility in
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Greenlane Announces Biogas Desulfurization Orders as Part of International Expansion
(Greenlane) Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) today (October 7, 2024) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Airdep S.r.l. (“Airdep”) has expanded its sales into the South American market, specifically in Brazil, with a first customer
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
ExxonMobil Secures Largest CO2 Offshore Storage Site in the U.S.
(ExxonMobil) ExxonMobil has secured access to over 271,000-acres in Texas state waters; ideal for CO2 storage; Agreement will directly benefit the Texas Permanent School Fund; Latest example of ExxonMobil’s leadership in building a carbon capture industry in the U.S. Spring, Texas – Exxon Mobil
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Invests $29 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions
(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Will Help Advance Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $29 million for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Batteries Gain From the System Dynamics Behind the Research
by Tim Meehan (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) How Modeling Feedback Loops Informs Analysis and Decisions Across Decarbonization Technologies -- "When you look at renewable energy, not everything is linear," said Swaroop Atnoorkar, an analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
GrowTEC Awarded $2M from Government of Canada for Phase 2 of Anaerobic Digester Expansion Project
(GrowTEC/Business Wire) EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or the “Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), is pleased to announce that Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC), an operating farm scale biogas facility, has received up to $2-million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Eco-Energy Commences Operations at its Newton, Iowa Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal
(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading renewable energy supply chain company, has commenced operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility located in Newton, Iowa. The facility will provide Marathon Petroleum Company the ability to aggregate renewable feedstocks (e.g., distillers corn
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
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