(Northern Ireland Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum
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Back TO HOMETrainsong Residents Rally against Biofuel Station Citing Safety and Environmental Concerns
(KVAL) Residents of the Trainsong neighborhood are pushing back against a proposed biofuel transfer station. There has been pushback on the station as far back as October, including from Eugene’s outgoing mayor, Lucy Vinis. On Friday, Dec. 13, neighbors gathered to deliver statements
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Design Study Continues for Tk'emlups Biofuel Refinery Expected to Cost Morth of $1B
by Kristen Holliday (Castanet) While price estimates are still being refined, a large-scale fuel plant proposed for the Tk’emlups reserve could cost more than $1 billion. Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. is partnering with Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Sc.wenwen Economic Development Corporation on
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2025 --- January 14, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “What to Expect When You Don’t Know What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2025,” a complimentary webinar offering our best-informed judgment as to the trends and
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Modi Naturals Expands Ethanol Production Capacity With Rs 100 Crore Investment
(Modi Naturals/The CSR Universe) Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modi Naturals Limited, is accelerating its growth trajectory with a significant expansion of its production capacity. To achieve this, the company is investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative
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The Circular Bioeconomy: A Driver for System Integration
by Fabian Schipfer, Pralhad Burli, Uwe Fritsche, Christiane Hennig, Fabian Stricker, Maria Wirth, Svetlana Proskurina & Sebastian Serna-Loaiza (Energy, Sustainability and Society) Human and earth system modeling, traditionally centered on the interplay between the energy system and the atmosphere, are facing a
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Norsk e-Fuel Secures Promising Site in Imatra, Finland, for Future Expansion
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel has secured a greenfield site in Imatra, Finland, as part of its strategic project pipeline. With sufficient space to build an 80,000-ton e-Fuel plant and potential for further expansion, this site represents a significant step in the
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste among the Global Sustainability Leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 18th consecutive year. This achievement underscores Neste's continual commitment to sustainability and its position as a
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Moeve and Air Nostrum, Pioneers in the Use of Sustainable Fuel (SAF) at Melilla Airport
(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuelling a Greener Future: West Berkshire's Waste Collection Vehicles
(West Berkshire Council) Our waste collection vehicles are now running on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) -- West Berkshire Council is pleased to announce a major step forward in our commitment to sustainability - all our waste collection vehicles that are used to collect weekly
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Grob Group Announces 'Full Switch' to HVO as Part of Net Zero by 2030 Strategy
by Kirsten Coleman (Certas Energy) UK-based conglomerate Grob Group Ltd announces it has switched 100 per cent of its delivery vehicles from fossil diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to support its efforts to meet net zero emissions by 2030. This means
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Oil Recycling Declares January ‘Waste Oil Awareness Month’ for NYC Restaurants
(Green Oil Recycling/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Oil Recycling, a provider of grease-trap cleaning and waste-oil removal services in the greater New York City metro area, announced Dec. 24 the launch of “Waste Oil Awareness Month” this January. This initiative is designed to educate restaurant owners and commercial-kitchen operators about
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
French Cooking Oils Turned into Biofuel Go to Switzerland by Rail
(RailFreight.com) A new rail freight service connecting the Limay-Porcheville multimodal platform, near Paris, with Switzerland has been recently launched by Haropa Port. The initiative entails the transport of biofuel made from cooking oils. The oils are “collected throughout France from catering professionals,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
HVO vs. Electric: Why a German District Switched to Biofuels Instead of Buying New Electric Buses
(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
HIF Global And ANCAP Sign Agreement to Accelerate E-Fuels Deployment in Uruguay
(MENAFN/EIN Presswire) Implementation Agreement defines terms and conditions for the supply of biogenic carbon dioxide to HIF's future e-Fuel facility in Paysandú, Uruguay. -- HIF Global, the world's leading e-Fuels company, and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALUR”), company of the state-owned ANCAP group,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Feeding High Pressure Reactors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a compelling argument for the Jen-Zero technology, which Jenike, a company specializing in bulk solids handling, has developed to solve the critical challenge of reliably feeding biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW)
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Falls City Earns State Recognition for Industry, Housing Growth
(Nebraska Department of Economic Development) For the past 15 years, the city has earned recognition as an Economic Development Certified Community. -- Partnerships to develop housing and attract investment into Nebraska’s bioeconomy have earned Falls City (pop. 4,045) recognition from the State
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Climeworks’ Recipe for Winning over Local Skeptics Includes Breakfast and BBQ
by Jim Giles (Trellis) The carbon removal company wants to build a megaton facility in tiny Vinton, Louisiana. How it's navigating local concerns offers up important lessons. -- ...(Lesley) Matthews’ employer, carbon removal company Climeworks, intends to build its largest facility
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
BRPL Launches E-20 Ethanol Blend in Assam
(HUB Network) Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Future of Scottish Oil Refinery Linked to Biofuels Investment
by Simeon Kerr (Financial Times/MSN) A blueprint aiming to secure the future of Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery which is due to close next year, is set to turn the facility into a biofuels manufacturing hub for processing trees, crops and
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Deputy CM Pawan Orders Probe Into ‘Hazardous’ Effluent Discharge by Universal Biofuels
by Sri Krishna Kumara (Deccan Chronicle) Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday directed the Pollution Control Board (PCB) to conduct inspections at Universal Biofuels in Vakalapudi industrial area in Kakinada district following allegations of hazardous industrial effluent discharge there. Complaints are
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
SEDL Joins Forces with Jakson Green on India’s First 4G Ethanol Plant
(PNN/ChiniMandi) Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) announced its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. “SEDL
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 Saw Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report 12-30-24: RFA CEO Reviews 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025
(Energy.AgWired.com) 2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
More Sustainable Tires in Sight as PNNL and Bridgestone Team Up
by JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) In a three-year pilot study, researchers will work to scale up a catalytic process to commercial viability -- In the near future, rubber tires on cars, trucks, airplanes and more could be made from plant
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
More than USD 100 Million Investment Planned for Green Hydrogen Production in Villa Hayes
(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey to Work on ETFuels’ e-Methanol Project in Texas
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a business proposal for the development and deployment of SunGas’ S1000 technology, a gasification system designed to produce green fuels, primarily methanol, from sustainably managed forest thinnings. The presentation deck emphasizes the
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Grain-based Ethanol Units to Gain as New Corn Variety with More Starch in Offing
By Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Worley, ExxonMobil Agree to EPC Terms for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Project on US Gulf Coast
(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced Dec. 16 that it will provide reimbursable engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to ExxonMobil for the enabling works, infrastructure and interconnects scope of ExxonMobil’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Elyse Energy Secures 120 Million Euros to Accelerate eSAF, eMethanol Project Development
(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Moses Moseray, Founder and Chief Innovator of Kondayama Biofuel Investment (KBI) Honored to Receive Students Union Award
by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment) I am truly honoured and deeply humbled to have received this prestigious award from the Moyamba District Students Union (MoDSU) (VIDEO at 1:01:48). This recognition is not only a testament to my individual efforts but also
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Receives Approval of Excise Tax Registration
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC announced today that it has received approval of its Excise Tax Registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is the first step toward allowing the business to claim clean fuel Production Tax Credits (PTC) for existing
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
CleanJoule Announces SpaceSAF, a Superior, Drop-In Replacement for Rocket Propellant 1, to Enable Sustainable Space Missions
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) With over four percent improved energy density, SpaceSAF enables increases to payload and distance based on mission profile -- CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, today announced SpaceSAF™, its newest product that is a drop-in replacement for super
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Nufarm Announces a New Joint Development Agreement with bp on Biomass Oil Technology for Future Bioenergy Applications
(Nufarm) -- New agreement with bp that aims to accelerate the production of yet another lower-carbon plant-based biofuel feedstock to help meet the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -- Partnership brings together complementary skillsets to drive technology development at
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel Receives Approval of 45Z Registration from IRS
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Dec. 10 that its 50/50 joint venture Diamond Green Diesel received approval of its excise-tax registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is one of the requirements for a taxpayer to be eligible
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Re-opens Funding Opportunity, Making $500 Million Available to Build Out a Safe and Reliable National Carbon Transport Network
(U.S. Department of Energy) The funding opportunity will provide future growth grants under DOE’s Carbon Dioxide Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation program -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced it is re-opening
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
OCED Announces $1.3 Billion in New Funding to Bolster Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies DEADLINE March 1, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.3 billion in funding to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The U.S. Department of
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Petroleum Firms Asked to Promote Selling of Biofuel
(Việt Nam News) In addition to E5RON92 gasoline, MoIT requires producers and traders to research the production and import of E100 fuel. -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) urges localities and petroleum traders to promote the sale of biofuel (E5
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Carinata Studies Continue to Expand with Hopes of Powering a Sustainable Future
by Gabriella Chavez (WUFT) Researchers in Florida are continuing to study an oilseed that could be used as aviation jet fuel. After over a decade of research, agronomists and researchers at UF/IFAS are continuing to assess the performance of carinata, basing their
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
ABEPL Develops Comprehensive Bamboo Sourcing and Processing for Ethanol Production in Assam
(ChiniMandi) Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, will begin sourcing bamboo from 18 districts in Assam, including Sivasagar, during the first phase of its ethanol production operations. To facilitate
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK and Yusen Logistics to Introduce Platform to Manage GHG-Emission Reductions
(Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK)) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (YL) have introduced a digital platform for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions*. The platform is provided by 123Carbon B.V. (123Carbon), a Netherlands-based startup working on
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech and the Circular Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from LanzaTech, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker LNZA, outlines their vision for a circular carbon economy and their innovative approach to sustainable production. The presentation focuses on LanzaTech’s
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Test Protocol to Assess the Technical Feasibility of Blending 30% Ethanol into Gasoline Is Approved
(DATAGRO) Current blend content is 27%; research will be conducted by the Mauá Institute of Technology between January and February 2025 -- A meeting coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) approved, this Wednesday (18), the test protocol to assess
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol, Green Hydrogen
(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Lincoln County Commissioners Push Back Decision on Carbon Pipeline Rules
by John Hult (South Dakota Searchlight/Yahoo!) Commissioners in South Dakota’s fastest-growing county punted on four carbon dioxide pipeline ordinances on Christmas Eve, opting to let their planning staff and two new commissioners start from scratch in the new year. The Lincoln County
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Use of 100% Biodiesel Fuel in 7-Eleven Delivery Truck
(MItsui & Co) Initiatives Towards Creating a Carbon-Neutral Society -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. ("Seven-Eleven"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Fumihiko Nagamatsu) will introduce B100, a
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a an overview from Haffner Energy, a cleantech provider specializing in biomass-to-energy solutions. It highlights their technology, SAFnoca®, which uses residual biomass to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAFnoca is designed to be
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
India Holds Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel: IATA Official
(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines'
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Understanding Demand Response to Jet Fuel Price Changes
by Sohyeon Ryu and Joe Janzen (farmdoc daily) ... Such policy aims to reduce emissions created by jet fuel use by encouraging a switch to lower-emission sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from plant biomass, vegetable oils, sugars, and alcohols including ethanol.
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
China Proves Hydrogen Is Not the Future: This Engine Uses a Never-Before-Seen Fuel
by More M. (The Diary 24) ... In the Chinese market, Geely just introduced the methanol hybrid Emgrand. The fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand car from Geely serves as the foundation for the methanol hybrid. A non-hybrid Emgrand powered by methanol is
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
America Invents the Fuel of the Future for This Car: No Hydrogen, No Electricity
by Kelly L. (The Diary 24) ... Do you own a Chevy Silverado or GMC Sierra? Would you like to join the E85 flex fuel movement? eFlexFuel has released an E85 Flex Fuel Kit that allows you to retrofit your pickup to save
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Not Toyota, not Hyundai: This Asian Carmaker Will Create the Engine that No One Has Dared to
by More M. (The Diary 24) Nissan has always been a leader in the automotive sector, but its most recent invention has the potential to completely change how engines are produced and utilised. In a daring step towards efficiency and sustainability, the company
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Big Oil Backtracks on Renewables Push as Climate Agenda Falters
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) European majors slow clean energy investments; Investors rewarding oil and gas focus; New Trump U.S. presidency among big factors in 2025 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway’s Electrofuel Plans e-SAF Project in Oman
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zwaya) A number of international players, along with their local partners, are progressing initiatives to support e-SAF production in Oman -- Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer Nordic Electrofuel has revealed that it has ambitions to establish an
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
MOL Obtains 3rd Party Certification for Pure Car Carrier Book and Claim Service
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Service Slated to Begin in January 2025 -- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that it has received third-party certification for its book and claim (Note 1) service for pure car carriers after
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
NYK and ENEOS Sign Agreement for Sale and Purchase of Marine Fuel with CDR Credits Created Through DACCS
(NYK Line) To procure credits from 1PointFive for five years starting in 2028 -- On December 11, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (“NYK”) and ENEOS Corporation (“ENEOS”) signed an Agreement regarding the sale and purchase of marine fuel with carbon dioxide removal credits
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Researchers Unlock Potential of Desert Plants for Cleaner Efficient Energy
(Canterbury Christ Church University) Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia
(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Surges Ahead in Confidence as Shipping Industry Weighs Maritime Fuel Options
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Biodiesel has topped the poll of the second edition of the Sustainable Maritime Fuel (SMF) Fest Confidence Index, pushing the 2023 winner, liquefied natural gas (LNG)-biomethane to second runner, while LNG e-methane managed to hold onto
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
UK Launches Review of EV Sales Mandate -- Comment DEADLINE February 18, 2025
by Lucy White (Bloomberg/RigZone) The UK government is giving carmakers eight weeks to submit views on the phase-out of new gasoline and diesel cars, as ministers consider easing sales quotas that electric vehicle manufacturers are struggling to hit. The Department for Transport
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
From Cooking Oil to Biofuel: Envirogreen Solutions Brings Free Waste Oil Pickup to NYC Restaurants
(Envirogreen Solutions/EIN Presswire) Leading provider of grease trap cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in the greater NYC metro area, is proud to announce 2025 initiative. -- Envirogreen Solutions, a leading provider of grease trap cleaning, ejector pit cleaning and restaurant waste oil removal services in
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Emarat, Lootah Biofuels Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Renewable Energy
(Emerates News Agency) The Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Japan Airlines Expands Use of B100 in Airside Vehicles at Naha Airport
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Japan, Japan Airlines has been operating three towing tractors which are work vehicles deployed at Naha Airport, since November 2022 by switching from diesel to “B100 fuel (Riesel”). Now, the company will increase the supply of
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
YPF and Essential Energy Signs Agreement
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) n Argentina, YPF S.A. and ESSENTIAL ENERGY S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the feasibility of developing a biorefinery in the province of Santa Fe. This project seeks to reuse the facilities of YPF’s non-operational
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Biomanufacturing Using Artificial Protocells
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a revolutionary approach to biomanufacturing using artificial protocells, presented by Advait Holkar and Samanvaya Srivastava. The presentation deck highlights the limitations of traditional whole-cell and cell-free manufacturing methods, emphasizing their inefficiency, complexity,
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Building the Bioeconomy: A Christmas Message from The Digest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Despite the gloom of the doomsayers and the naysayers who believe that we have lost our way, I believe our greatest days lie ahead. Yet, as was the task for Noah, that great fermentation expert
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA: 1 New SRE Petition Filed, 131 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to EPA, 131
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Americans Could Save $250 Million Filling Up with Unleaded 88 This Holiday Season
(Growth Energy) AAA projected last week that 107 million Americans will travel by car for the holidays this year. Based on this data, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, estimates that U.S. consumers could collectively save up to $250 million in
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
What I’m Thinking at the End of 2024
by Ezra Klein (New York Times) We’re not going to be able to hit our decarbonization goals without clean cement, without clean jet fuel. READ MORE
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
ABFA Welcomes New Leaders, Members at Annual Meeting
(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) convened global leaders in the biofuels industry at its annual member and executive-board meeting Dec. 11–12 in Washington, D.C. The event capped a noteworthy year for the industry, with ABFA’s election of new leadership,
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Strengthens Climate-Smart Ag Opportunities with New Crop-Insurance Flexibilities
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Biobased Diesel Daily) In support of climate-smart efforts to expand renewable fuel sources, USDA’s Risk Management Agency announced Dec. 18 additional insurance options for soybeans planted behind domesticated pennycress in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee. Domesticated pennycress
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Now Available! Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), recently released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending and Logistics report. -- The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), with support from the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement
(Soil and Water Outcomes Fund) The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, is proud to announce they successfully began a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as part
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
BDI technology Enters Chinese Market
(Reickerman/Biobased Diesel Daily) The recent 2024 Global Biofuel Focus Conference marked a significant milestone for Rieckermann, as the company announced that technologies from BDI-BioEnergy International, a company Rieckermann co-owns, are now officially available on the Chinese market through the group. The announcement
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois
(Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker) Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs -- Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Miscanthus’ Greater Potential for Productivity, Economic Returns
(Iowa State University) New research at Iowa State University shows that using advanced planting techniques can triple the amount of biomass produced by the perennial, bioenergy crop miscanthus in its establishment year. This would significantly increase the plant’s potential to store
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
MTU Maintenance Introduces SAF Testing at Its Facility in Zhuhai
(MTU Aero Engines) The first MRO shop in China to use SAF; Launch customer China Southern with an IAE V2500 engine; Facility initially offering engine tests with 10 percent SAF blend Zhuhai, December 20, 2024 | MTU Maintenance Zhuhai introduces sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Govt May Reduce Reserve Sale Price for Rice for Ethanol Production
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Downstream Processing (DSP) in Biomanufacturing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, presented at the ABLC NEXT Conference, outlines the importance of downstream processing (DSP) in biomanufacturing, particularly for the development and production of biopharmaceuticals. The author, a lead bioprocess engineer, highlights DSP’s significant impact
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: US Tax Fight Next Year Crucial for 45Z
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The 45Z tax credit, which offers greater subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions, is poised to kick off in January. ... Biofuels support is a less likely target for repeal than other climate policies, energy lobbyists
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Futures North America --- October 14-16, 2025 --- Houston, TX
The 2025 edition of Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress is the must-attend event for the policymakers and industry leaders driving the innovation, investment, and collaboration within North America’s sustainable aviation and energy industry. Over 800 attendees from the entire aviation
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Carbon 2025 --- November 24-26, 2024 --- London, UK
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IATA World Sustainability Forum --- October 21-22, 2025 --- Hong Kong (SAR), China
As governments are now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, IATA's World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) brings together industry and governments to debate and discuss the key enablers for aviation’s successful decarbonization. The aim of WSS is to gather and
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'Prairie Strips' Bring Beauty to Farms with Big Environmental Benefits
(NBC News) Farmers in Iowa have added “prairie strips” alongside rows of corn and soybeans to help halt serious environmental challenges inherent to farming. Prairie strips now cover some 22,000 acres in the U.S. and are growing in popularity each
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SAF Global Summit 2025 --- September 2-3, 2025 --- London, UK
Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) has risen as an indispensable solution for decarbonizing aviation, an industry that has been notably difficult to abate. With production surpassing 158 million gallons in 2023, the SAF industry is on track to reach an annual output of 500 million
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aireg Sustainable Aviation Fuels Conference 2025 --- June 23-24, 2025 --- Berlin, Germany
Aviation is a growth industry and indispensable for our global societies. In the coming years and decades, even higher numbers of fellow human beings will globally use aircrafts as comfortable and eco-efficient means of transport and travel. Given climatic and
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3rd Annual Flightpath to Net Zero: Sustainable Aviation Fuel --- May 30, 2025 --- Montreal, Canada
Advancing Sustainability in Aviation: International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- In the pursuit of a greener aviation industry, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a transformative solution, crafted from vegetable oils or ethanol derived from crops. These biofuels
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EBACE25 --- May 20-22, 2025 --- Geneva, Switzerland
A reimagined European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) will take place on 20-22 May 2025 at the Palexpo, Geneva. Now run by the EBAA, this next chapter for EBACE is about more than showcasing the latest aircraft and advancements; it’s about
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Sustainable Skies World Summit --- May 14-15, 2025 --- Farnborough, UK
Gathering government representatives, regulators, airlines, OEMs, investors, members of academia and media from across the world, Sustainable Skies World Summit acts as a catalyst for addressing the industry’s sustainability concerns and driving actionable solutions. 29 Keynote theater sessions. READ MORE
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Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) --- May 13-15, 2025 --- Baku, Azerbaijan
The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium. AEF is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and
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Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress --- May 6-8, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sustainable Aviation Futures EU Congress is where the global SAF, aviation and energy community meets, with over 1,000 participants from 60 countries expected in 2025. As more projects move towards FID, alternative feedstock opportunities continue to develop, and the world looks
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Sustainable Aviation Futures LATAM --- March 31 - April 2, 2025 --- São Paulo, Brazil
Sustainable Aviation Futures’ hosts its inaugural Latin America event, in São Paulo. Featuring 250+ aviation, energy and biofuel industry professionals, the three-day event will digest the momentum of the Latin American aviation region and understand how the region can drive
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Ishka Financing Sustainable Aviation --- March 26, 2025 --- London, UK
Taking stock and moving needles -- If you are committed to sustainable aviation financing, reducing the climate impact of aircraft, or investing in sustainable fuels and new technologies, then this conference is for you. Now in its fourth year, Ishka’s 2025 ESG-SAF
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ALTA Fuel and Sustainability Conference --- March 25-27, 2025 --- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The agenda of third edition of the ALTA FUEL AND SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE will address topics related to local initiatives on SAF production and other sustainable fuels like hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean, regulatory frameworks, updates on jet fuel
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World Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum --- February 26-27, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands and ONLINE
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Forum is a premier global event that brings together industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, and innovators in the aviation and sustainable energy sectors. It serves as a crucial platform for driving the advancement and adoption of sustainable
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Rhenus Joins Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s SAF Program to Support Cleaner Aviation Practices
(Rhenus) The globally-operating logistics service provider Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Program, investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help cut emissions in aviation. The initiative supports the company’s sustainability efforts while offering customers the opportunity
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Commentary: China’s Fair and Equitable Solution to Civil Aviation’s Climate Challenge
by David Ma (GreenAir) ... In the long term, as the most populous developing country, China has a vast potential demand for civil aviation transport, making the energy transition very challenging. However, a Five-Year Plan is underway for the green development
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Carbon Reduction Consultancy Watershed Facilitates SAF Certificate Deals through SABA
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Watershed, an international platform which helps some of the world’s biggest corporations to measure, report and reduce their carbon emissions, has facilitated the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) by four major companies to help them
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New Study Highlights Differing Strategies and Barriers to Decarbonising Aviation in UK and Europe
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A new study by UK-based consultancy CFP Energy has identified a significant divergence of strategies to decarbonise aviation in the UK, France and Germany, and serious impediments to the industry’s ability to reach its net zero emissions
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Work Truck Week --- March 4-7, 2025 --- Indianapolis, IN
NORTH AMERICA'S LARGEST WORK TRUCK EVENT -- For 25 years, the people who design, build, use and maintain the commercial vehicles and equipment the world relies on have gathered to see the industry’s latest products and technology, learn from one
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The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization : A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation
(U.S. Departments of Energy, Transporation, Housing and Urban Development and Environmental Protection Agency) Transportation connects us. It connects people, countries, and cultures, and draw us closer to one another. It is also the backbone of our economy and critical to supporting
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U.S. Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Research and Development to Advance Biofuels and Bioproducts
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) today (December 16, 2024) announced their intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system
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Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing Decarbonization Project Launches in US to Foster Sustainable Manufacturing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... National Science Foundation has funded the Carbon Utilization Redesign for Biomanufacturing Decarbonization, or CURB, Engineering Research Center, or ERC, a multi-institutional engineering research center that aims to develop transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Neste Introduces Co-processed Renewable Neste RE Feedstock for the Polymers and Chemicals Industry
(Neste) Neste complements its offering of more sustainable feedstock for polymers and chemicals production with co-processed Neste RE, a complementary solution to existing renewable and recycled Neste RE; Thanks to the use of renewable raw materials in the production of Neste RE,
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Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Air New Zealand Marking the Airline’s Largest Purchase of SAF to Date
(Neste) Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million liters) of neat, i.e. unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. It is the airline's largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date. The
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to USDA Rural Development Initiatives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the USDA Rural Development (RD) initiatives to bolster the bioeconomy. It highlights RD’s key priorities, including promoting equity, combating climate change, and expanding markets for rural communities. The presentation deck details how
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Biogas CO2 Sources Represent Specific Opportunities
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) In some world markets, biogas is the common source of methane, otherwise thought of as, and called natural gas. Such is used to heat our homes, supply industry with a combustible fuel, and a
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Commodities 2025: Brazil's Ethanol Industry at a Crossroads in 2025
By Vinicius Damazio (S&P Global) Internal competition, growing mandate, EU-Mercosur trade deal in focus; Higher debt, caution from key players suggests conservative growth; Uncertainty around US trade policies, EU deal boosts export prospects -- Brazil's ethanol market is heading into 2025 at a pivotal
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Biofuel Expo 2025 --- June 4-6, 2025 --- Greater NOIPA, U.P., India
International Exhibition on Biofuel Manufacturing Process & Technology, Plant Machinery & Equipment's and Allied Industries -- International Exhibition focus on Biofuel (Bio diesel, Ethanol, Biogas, Hydrogen) Manufacturers, Biofuel Plant ‘s Equipment’s & Machine Manufacturers, Biofuel Refineries.& Allied Industries is a platform
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Renewable Materials Conference 2025 --- September 22-24, 2025 --- Siegburg, Germany and ONLINE
In just a few years, the Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) has established itself as the international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers to develop and shape the future renewable carbon economy. As in previous years, the
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Spotlight on India’s Biofuel Market: It’s All about the Sugar
by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
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USDA Will Pause Accepting Applications for the Inflation Reduction Act Funding under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Dr. Basil Gooden today announced that USDA will pause accepting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). IRA applications are those requesting federal grant
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Formula 1 Expands Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment through New Qatar Airways Programme
(Formula 1) Formula 1 has announced it is expanding its investment in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through a new programme developed with Global Partner Qatar Airways. The expansion builds upon the previously announced investment alongside Global Logistics Partner DHL, and creates a broader
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Portugal's Galp Plans to Start Producing Biofuels in 2026
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
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Java Reduces 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions through Biodiesel Initiative
(KBC) Java House has made significant sustainability strides this year by contributing to the reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through an ongoing use cooking oil recycling project. This initiative, in partnership with renewable energy company Muenzer Kenya, involves supplying used cooking
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Hard Choices for African Airlines as EU Pushes Use of Biofuel
by Michael Wakabi (The East AfricanZawya) Under the mandate, all flights departing from EU airports will be required to load only the blended fuel -- African airlines will not get any concessions as the European Union kicks off the world’s first mandatory
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Commission Approves €3 billion German-Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support the Production of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold
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Wood Secures Significant Contract with OMV Petrom for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Europe
(John Wood Group) John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood’ or ‘the Company’) has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in
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Technip Energies and LanzaTech Awarded Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for Commercializing Breakthrough CO2 to Ethylene Technology
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has committed up to $200 million in federal funding and authorized the initiation of Phase
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Vertimass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the technology and business proposition of Vertimass, a company focused on producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. Vertimass has developed a proprietary technology called CADO, which is a single-step process for converting alcohols
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Secondary Impacts from Rising Used Cooking Oil Demand on Crop-Oil Prices
by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily) Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come
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Pricing of Ethanol Blends at the Pump Differs in the Short Term Compared with the Long Term
by Simla Tokgoz (U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service) By law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets targets for blending renewable fuels such as ethanol with traditional transportation fuels to implement the mandates set by the Energy Independence and
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Environmental Groups Sue over California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
by Debra Kahn (Politico Pro) The lawsuits allege the California Air Resources Board’s amendments to the program could increase pollution. -- Environmental groups filed a pair of lawsuits Wednesday against California’s trading program for transportation fuel emissions, arguing that its support of
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New Poll Indicates Strong Bipartisan Support for E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) Recent nationwide polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association shows that 69 percent of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) to help lower fuel prices and support energy independence.
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Graves Signals Gas Tax as a Funding Mechanism Likely Here to Stay
by Chris Marquette (Politico Pro) House Transportation Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) suggested Monday (December 16, 2024) that he isn't likely to push for a wholesale shift away from the gasoline tax in favor of something like vehicle miles traveled — but reiterated
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K Line Conducts ‘First’ Biofuel Supply Operation on a PCTC in Japan
by Sara Kosmajac (Offshore Energy) Japanese shipping heavyweight Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has supplied marine biofuel to Viking Ocean, a pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) it operates at its finished-vehicle Yokohama Daikoku C-4 terminal, marking the ‘first time ever’
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Guidance -- The SAF Mandate: An Essential Guide
(U.K. Department for Transport) What is sustainable aviation fuel? Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are fuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation over their lifecycle when compared to standard jet fuel. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks and can be
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Unite Holds Labour Government to Account over Grangemouth and Launches Survival Plan
(Unite the Union) New union plan proves refinery could become bio-fuels hub for Britain - saving thousands of jobs; Grangemouth transition to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production would be a huge net zero achievement for Britain and also a vital strategic asset Unite,
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Registration for Next U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize Opens April 1, 2025!
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, will launch the AlgaePrize 2025–2027 Competition this spring with registration opening on April 1, 2025. The
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VERGE: Deploying Climate Tech at Scale --- October 28-30, 2025 --- San Jose, CA
VERGE is the center of gravity for professionals catalyzing transformative, profitable change through decarbonizing their operations and supply chains. It is where practitioners doing the hard, ongoing work of integrating climate solutions share their successes, setbacks and insights to smooth
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Petrobras Signs Contracts for Construction and Chartering of 12 Support Vessels
(Petrobras) Petrobras has signed contracts worth R$16.5 billion for the construction and chartering of 12 Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs). Of the total value of the contracts, R$5.2 billion is earmarked for investments in shipbuilding in Brazil. These vessels will be essential for the
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Commission Approves €350 Million German State Aid to Support Concrete Chemicals in Production of Synthetic Aviation Fuels
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German measure to support Concrete Chemicals GmbH in the production of synthetic aviation fuels. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the European Green Deal and the ReFuelEU
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Radicle Growth and the Radicle Challenge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Radicle is a platform dedicated to promoting innovative and sustainable uses for corn. They have launched the Radicle Challenge, a global competition designed to identify and support entrepreneurs developing new technologies for corn. The challenge focuses
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DNV Launches Competence Standard and Recommended Practice for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Fuel on Ships
(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s
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Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.
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Norway Backs Green Shipping with NOK 940m Boost
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Norway Enova announced the country has allocated NOK 940 million to support 14 zero-emission vessels and a charging facility as part of its green shipping initiatives. The funding includes seven ammonia-powered ships, two hydrogen-powered vessels,
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Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
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Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping
(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both
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Aemetis Registrations Approved by the IRS for 45Z Production Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Renewable Natural Gas production expected to increase by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, generating PTC’s under the Inflation Reduction Act starting January 1, 2025 – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS SARDINIA 2025 – 20th International Symposium on Waste Management, Resource Recovery and Sustainable Landfilling --- October 13-17, 2025 --- Cagliari, Italy DEADLINE February 17, 2025
Sardinia 2025 is organized by the International Waste Working Group (IWWG), with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Padova (IT), BOKU (AT), Tongji (CN) and the Technical Universities of Luleå (SE) and Hamburg (DE). The event is held under the
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SARDINIA 2025 – 20th International Symposium on Waste Management, Resource Recovery and Sustainable Landfilling --- October 13-17, 2025 --- Cagliari, Italy
Sardinia 2025 is organized by the International Waste Working Group (IWWG), with the scientific involvement of the Universities of Padova (IT), BOKU (AT), Tongji (CN) and the Technical Universities of Luleå (SE) and Hamburg (DE). The event is held under the
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Comstock Fuels Awarded $3 Million Incentive from Oklahoma
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) today (December 17, 2024) announced that Comstock Fuels Corporation, (“Comstock Fuels”), an industry leader in extremely high yielding advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable diesel, and
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Zurich Airport Ltd. and Synhelion Sign Pioneering Offtake Agreement for Solar Fuel
(Synhelion) Zurich Airport Ltd. has signed a long-term offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company producing solar fuels. From 2027, Zurich Airport Ltd. will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel from Synhelion every year. In a first
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Defining Sustainable Maritime Fuels in the United States DEADLINE February 28, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) A consistent definition for sustainable maritime fuel will help inform and align stakeholders and support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment. -- To support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment, the U.S. Department of
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Kilang Pertamina Internasional Expands Green Fuel Efforts with Used Cooking Oil Processing at Cilacap Refinery
(Kilang Pertamina Internasional) PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) is taking significant steps to produce more environmentally friendly fuel products, marked by its recent partnership to process used cooking oil (UCO). In early December, KPI President Director Taufik Aditiyawarman and Heru Fidiyanto,
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Sustainable Aviation Fuels Studies Take Flight
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency) The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to $14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing $8 million in
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
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