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
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair
The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat and soybean byproducts, they can be utilized with existing infrastructure to deliver emissions benefits that shouldn’t be ignored in this moment. ... It is not a solution to simply wait for more megawatts to be available, for costs of vehicles and infrastructure to drop, and for advancements to mitigate the challenges of difficult-to-electrify sectors. -- Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair New York State Energy Coalition Inc. and Empire State Energy Association Inc. quoted in Syracuse.com READ MORE
Biofuels Can Help Solve NY’s Electricity Problem
Guest Opinion by Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair (New York State Energy Coalition Inc. / Empire State Energy Association Inc./Syracuse.com) There are many aspects of the scope and scale of New York’s energy system that boggle the mind. Uncertainty about where the electricity we need in the years ahead will come from shouldn’t be one of them.
However, as Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard reports, that’s our current reality (“There’s a mind-boggling gap in NY’s plan for a clean electric grid. ‘We are so far behind,’ ” Nov. 19, 2024). Despite the state’s best efforts to bolster renewable energy production, Cornell research has found that the state is behind in developing “dispatchable emissions-free resources.” It’s an assessment bolstered by the New York Independent System Operator, which once again raised red flags about “growing risks” to electric system reliability statewide.
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The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat and soybean byproducts, they can be utilized with existing infrastructure to deliver emissions benefits that shouldn’t be ignored in this moment.
Biodiesel’s lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to be up to 88% lower than those of petroleum diesel. For renewable diesel, emissions are estimated to be up to 68% lower than those of petroleum diesel.
To be sure, this isn’t a novel idea.
New York state already mandates bioheat blends for home heating fuel, with Gov. Kathy Hochul praising the deployment of biodiesel as “one of the many steps” the state must take to meet its climate targets, and that bioheat blends significantly reduce emissions, “resulting in immediate air quality and public health benefits.”
Meanwhile, New York City just transitioned its entire heavy-duty vehicle fleet to renewable diesel in an effort to avoid 162 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Erie County is following a similar path, and last April, County Executive Mark Poloncarz told the Buffalo News, “I think in the long run, you’re going to see all renewable diesel because it just makes more sense when you’re talking about carbon emissions and reducing your carbon footprint.”
Even if the state generated the megawatts to meet long-term electric demand, there is still a long way to go in building out the infrastructure for both businesses and everyday people to start making the transition.
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As the nagging gap between electrified heating and transportation goals and all-electric adoption remains, the state needs to do more to support viable options for reducing emissions now. It is not a solution to simply wait for more megawatts to be available, for costs of vehicles and infrastructure to drop, and for advancements to mitigate the challenges of difficult-to-electrify sectors.
As the governor and lawmakers prepare their 2025 energy agenda, they should heed Hochul’s own words delivered here in Syracuse just a few months ago and focus on a true “all-of-the-above” energy approach.
Increasing bioheat blend requirements, for example, would be a cost-effective option for consumers who may not yet be able to afford to switch to all-electric heating options. Similarly, a properly designed low-carbon fuel standard could help drive some electrification, while also delivering emissions reductions by promoting greater use of biofuels.
Meanwhile, state regulators should be mindful of how they implement the state’s fledgling cap-and-invest program, through which they’ve proposed treating biofuels the same as traditional fossil fuels. That would only serve to dampen their usage just as the state can ill afford it. READ MORE
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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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Aviation Carbon 2025 --- November 24-26, 2024 --- London, UK
SAVE THE DATE
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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
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
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
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
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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Best Wishes for Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year!
Warmest Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy and Rewarding New Year! From all of us at Advanced Biofuels USA!
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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
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
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
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
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,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
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.
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
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,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
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
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
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
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
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
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Gevo emphasizes the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by creating “carbon abatement” through their innovative processes. Their “Net Zero 1” project is a prime example, aiming to produce drop-in sustainable aviation
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Canadian Hydrogen Convention --- April 22-24, 2025 --- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
As the largest event in Canada showcasing hydrogen as a key enabler to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the Canadian Hydrogen Convention is the only annual meeting place for energy executives, government officials and Indigenous leaders to convene to build
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Methanol: An Alternative to a Carbon Pipeline
by Elizabeth Bingham (Waverly Newspapers) Roughly 80 people crowded into a room at the Waverly Area Veterans Post Dec. 5 to hear about an alternate use of ethanol plants’ CO2 emissions that would not require use of a pipeline. The CEO of
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Senators Seek Answers from EPA on UCO Imports
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and four of their colleagues on Dec. 13 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding surging imports of used cooking oil (UCO), much of which comes
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Grants Waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Agency additionally grants waiver for low-NOx regulations for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for waivers to implement and enforce
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CoBank: Political and Regulatory Uncertainty Could Impact US Ethanol Industry in 2025
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank predicts U.S. ethanol production in 2025 will be largely unchanged from 2024 but cautions that policy uncertainty looms over administration of the Renewable Fuel Standard program, small refinery exemptions (SREs), and the impact of
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future of Aviation
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
New York Farm Show --- February 20 - 22, 2025 --- Syracuse, NY
Discover How Your Forest Can Work for You at the New York Farm Show -- Are you making the most of your land's potential? While carbon markets often focus on row crops, millions of acres of Northeast forestland hold untapped opportunities for
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
US Funding Bill Includes Plan to Allow Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales
Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies. The inclusion would mark
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Path to Zero
by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Sizing Up Biofuels Future in Trump EPA
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biofuels Groups Size Up EPA Under Second Trump Administration, Seek RFS Help -- While agriculture and biofuels groups are trying to get a handle on where Lee Zeldin stands on biofuels, Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., said
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Benefits of Using UCOME Biodiesel in Modern Transportation
by Anamta Shehzadi (Tech Bullion) As the world runs into the critical issue of climate change, sustainable transportation solutions have become an essential rather than an option. Among these possible solutions, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester) biodiesel is an advanced
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Parkland’s Burnaby Refinery Becomes the First to Successfully Produce Low Carbon Aviation Fuel in Canada
(Parkland) Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Not All Bacteria Are Bad in Biofuel Production
by Shelby Bradford (The Scientist) ... In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of microbiologists demonstrated that while some bacterial species reduced bioethanol conversion, others improved its production.1 “That gives us more notes to play in terms of optimizing the process, because
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Mabanaft and Hapag-Lloyd Strike B30 Biofuel Supply Deal
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
A Roadmap for Land in Carbon Removal: Activating Farms, Ranches, and Forests as Carbon Sinks
by Cristel Zoebisch, Dr. Gretchen Kroh, and Mary Olive (Carbon 180) The soil beneath our feet and biomass on lands are a powerful carbon sink, second only to our oceans. Farms, forests, wetlands, and other land-based systems remove and store 25%
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Announces Investment in a New Corn/Grain-Based Distillery to Enhance Ethanol Production
(Godavari Biorefineries) Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,
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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to NetZero Industries and Revolutionizing renewable diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a plan to revolutionize the renewable diesel industry, focusing on combating climate change through the development of more sustainable and cost-effective biofuels. The presentation deck outlines the environmental and economic urgency for
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
OMB Regulatory Agenda Addresses Upcoming RFS, HBIIP, and CO2 Pipeline Regulations
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by federal agencies related to the Renewable
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Go Time for Gavin Newsom’s Riskiest Oil Moves
by Wes Venteicher (Politico) ... Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed Big Oil’s greed for the state’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline prices for two years. The year ahead could make his case or break it. His administration is set to decide whether to impose aggressive,
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Groups File Opening Supreme Court Brief on Small Refinery Exemptions
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy today filed their opening brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Environmental Protection Agency v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, Case No. 23-1229. The case seeks to overturn an opinion from the U.S. Court of
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Catalyxx and Godavari Biorefineries Announce Landmark Technology License Agreement
(Catalyxx) Strategic partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s advanced bio-based chemicals technology. -- Chesterfield, MO, USA – December 02, 2024 – Catalyxx Inc. (“Catalyxx”), a leader in sustainable chemistry, and Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a pioneer in renewable chemicals
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
RNG Contributed $7.2 Billion to US GDP in 2024: Report
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas) In California, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry’s remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy. The 2024 Economic Impact
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LF Bioenergy Expands Renewable Natural Gas Project Footprint, Bringing its Cumulative Environmental Benefits Equivalent to Reducing 60 Million Gasoline Miles
(LF Energy/PR Newswire) Aiming for 15 RNG projects to be operational by 2027, the organization also adds a VP of Commercial to its executive leadership team -- DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Ensyn
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Dr. Robert Graham, CEO of Ensyn, outlines the company’s Renewable Thermal Processing (RTP) technology and its potential for producing a range of bio-based products, including renewable heating fuels, gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, and
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Unlocking Renewable Natural Gas as a Viable Feedstock for SAF Production
by David Minguez, Thomas S. Christensen and Sandra Winter-Madsen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The aviation industry’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 has placed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the center of its decarbonization efforts. While feedstock availability remains a critical challenge, Renewable
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydri Opens Second Swedish Hydrogen Refuelling Station
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Treasury Expands Language for IRA Biogas Tax Credit
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Treasury Department’s rule for implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) renewable energy tax credits will incorporate new language that will provide greater benefits for operations that refine natural gas from organic waste. The announcement comes following
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Shares Input with House Ways and Means on Biofuel Tax Credits
(Renewable Fuels Association) With certain modifications and proper implementation, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (“45Z”) could create important new market opportunities for farmers, lower fuel prices for consumers, enhance energy security, and reduce emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association wrote today in response to a
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Biomass Asia Conference --- February 24-26, 2025 --- Singapore
Meet the biggest buyers and suppliers at Asia's leading biomass event - The Argus Biomass Asia Conference attracts over 200 senior influential leaders for high impact networking and insights into developments shaping biomass markets in the region. This is your opportunity
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) Addressing climate change is essential and possible, and it offers a host of benefits - from better public health to new economic opportunities. The United States has a historic opportunity to lead the way
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A Partner to Accelerate the Development of eFuel Facilities
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A announce the entering into a collaboration agreement to accelerate the development of eFuel facilities outside of Europe, in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The partnership aims to combine each party's expertise to evaluate opportunities for collaboration in
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Unity Foods Moves towards Exporting Sustainable Biofuel Feedstock
(Profit/Pakistan Today) Company achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-EU) -- Unity Foods Limited announced its advanced progress in securing long-term contracts to export sustainable and traceable biofuel feedstock to global biofuel producers, including those focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Turning Food Waste into High-Performance Biofuel
(AZO Cleantech) In a recent study in Green Chemistry, scientists from the King's College London and Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory used enzymes to convert fatty acids in cooking oils into alkenes, which are essential building blocks for fuels like gasoline and diesel. The researchers
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Murphy Seeks Views on Potential Role of Biofuels
(U.K. 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 Gas
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
USGC and Partners Do Ethanol Testing in Taiwan
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently collaborated with partners in Taiwan on a test drive of motorcycles fueled by 100 percent bioethanol (E100) and E10 gasoline to prove its viability as a sustainable energy source in the transportation sector. The
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Grain Sorghum: Economic Potential and Technological Innovations Boost Planted Area in Brazil
(IHARA) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted area growing
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Nordion Energi Invests in a Plant for Liquid Biogas in the Port of Gothenburg
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
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SEER Partners with DevvStream to Monetize Insured Carbon Credits Arising out of Methane, Renewable Energy, Captured Oil Field Well Emissions and Other SEER Projects
(Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc./Globe Newswire) SEER commits to an aggressive decarbonization and carbon credit monetization program, starting with its current MV Technology solutions and its planned biocarbon production facilities both domestic and international. BROOMFIELD, CO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE
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Neste Supplies Renewable Diesel to BMW for Initial Fueling of the Company’s Newly-Produced Vehicles in Germany
(Neste) -- BMW is sourcing Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for the initial fueling of new passenger cars produced at BMW plants in Germany. -- BMW also recently expanded its approval of the use of renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”)
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Drax and Pathway Energy Agree Heads of Terms on Sustainable Biomass Deal to Supply New US SAF Plant
(Drax) UK-based renewable energy leader Drax Group (Drax), and Pathway Energy LLC (Pathway), a carbon negative energy company, have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million tonnes of sustainable biomass pellets each
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Earth Finance and the Transition to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a strategy for accelerating the global transition to a lower-carbon economy, focusing specifically on the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentation deck highlights the need for systemic-level changes
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Domestic Next-Gen Feedstocks: Revolutionizing the Bioeconomy (Parts 1 and 2)
by Jennifer Kaplan (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) Imagine a bioeconomy where sustainability is a fundamental prerequisite. While we have made much progress on bioeconomy technology, the challenges of developing verifiably “sustainable” feedstock remains a challenge. The fact remains that to achieve the promise
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Planes Powered by Corn? Michigan Could Spur Airlines toward Greener Fuels
by Lucas Smolcic Larson (Michigan Live) ... A proposed law introduced last year by East Lansing Democratic state Sen. Sam Singh, Senate Bill 447, would subsidize in-state purchases of the fuel for flights leaving Michigan with a tax credit of between $1.50 and
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Wins Permits in MN and ND
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Summit Carbon Solutions announced permits granted in Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) granted a permit for the company’s 28-mile pipeline route through Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, the company received
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6th European Conference Hydrogen & P2X 2025 --- June 11-12, 2025 --- Copenhagen, Denmark
This edition, with revised agenda including industry trends, excellent speakers & technical insights, will take place on 11-12 June in Copenhagen. As the world accelerates its efforts towards sustainability and combating climate change, hydrogen remains the key to unlocking a greener and cleaner
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
CO₂ Pipelines Summit 2025 --- February 18-19, 2025 --- Houston, TX
The CO₂ Pipelines Summit 2025, the premier event dedicated to the construction, operation, and maintenance of CO₂ pipelines with a commitment to environmental regulations and sustainability. The global midstream industry faces economic, technical, and regulatory challenges in safely transmitting carbon dioxide.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Omnibuses Using Pure Biodiesel (B100) Operate Trouble-Free
(Biofuels International) Omnibuses from IOV Ilmenau in Germany were successfully operated and tested on pure biodiesel fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). A project initiated by AGQM Biodiesel, examined the B100 bus fleet of IOV Ilmenau with special focus on the engine oil
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Long-Term Strategy for Biofuels
(Biofuels International) Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement. For all the ambitious words and targets
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Chamberlain Transport Switches Palletforce Fleet to HVO
(Biofuels International) British haulage business Chamberlain Transport has switched its local Palletforce collections and delivery vehicles to now be fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy. The family-owned company is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
State Of Sustainable Fleets: 2024 Market Brief
(Advanced Clean Tech News) Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. A slew of new emissions regulations that were adopted in the past two
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Biogas Online Training Course --- February 4-25, 2025 --- ONLINE
IBBK’s flagship training “BIOGAS #HANDS ON” is now modular! This comprehensive course will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, giving you the flexibility to choose the modules that align most with your interests—or you can enroll in the complete course at
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Mason City, Iowa Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Mason City, Iowa. Mason City’s BDO Zone rating for 1,400,000 bone dry tons
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
E. coli Dons Polymer 'Superman Cape' for Sustainable Chemical Production
(University of Southern Denmark/Science X/Phys.Org) rillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substances like insulin
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
CarbonQuest and Carbfix Announce a Memorandum of Understanding to Pursue Distributed Carbon Capture and Mineralization Projects in North America
(CarbonQuest and Carbfix/Business Wire) CarbonQuest, a leading distributed carbon capture technology provider, and Carbfix, the world’s leading CO2 mineral storage operator, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate emissions reductions in North American “hard-to-abate” facilities by deploying distributed
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ArcelorMittal and LanzaTech Announce Ethanol Production Milestone and Shipment of First Barge from Flagship Steelanol Facility in Belgium
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein, and ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT) (“ArcelorMittal”), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced that ethanol from
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
HPCL Signs MoU with Sea6 Energy to Develop Biofuel Production from Seaweed Biomass
(PSU Connect) This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals. -- State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Struggles to Gain Traction in the Americas
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
ENGINE: The Week in Alt Fuels: Golden B100 window
(Manifold Times) ENGINE: The Week in Alt Fuels: Golden B100 window -- In the past week, ENGINE has seen delivered 100% used cooking oil methyl ester biofuel (UCOME B100) indicated way above its estimated UCOME cargo price in Singapore. Sometimes first-movers can
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
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