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House Budget Menu Eyes Cuts to Climate Law Credits, Funding
by Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales (Politico Pro) A new document obtained by POLITICO lists a menu of items that Republicans are considering for cost-saving offsets for their planned package of tax cuts and other priorities. -- House Republican lawmakers are targeting across-the-board cuts to climate change measures in Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act, including gutting the clean energy tax credits and grant programs under the law.
A new document obtained by POLITICO lists a menu of items that Republicans are considering for cost-saving offsets for their planned package of tax cuts and other priorities, and suggests that numerous policy options remain on the table.
The document, prepared by House Budget Committee Republicans, includes repealing all of the clean energy tax credits “created and expanded under the Inflation Reduction Act,” which it forecast would yield up to $796 billion in savings over 10 years.
But it noted that estimate is tied to higher uptake of the electric vehicle tax credit due to the Biden administration’s tailpipe emissions rule, which President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to roll back as soon as he takes office.
The document estimated that repealing the tailpipe rule and the Transportation Department’s strengthened fuel economy standards will yield $111.3 billion in 10-year savings by reducing uptake of the credit.
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Excerpt from U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee:
Repeal Title I of IRA (Excluding: 45Q Carbon Sequestration, 45U Nuclear Power, 45Z Clean Fuels, and EV Tax Credit)
$404.7 billion in 10-year savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
Reducing 45Q, 45U, and 45Z would streamline and reduce government intervention in the energy industry that props up the green energy sector and distorts market competition.
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Increase Electric Vehicle Fees
Unknown savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
Electric vehicles do not currently contribute to the Highway Trust Fund, which is largely funded by the federal gas tax. This option would assess a new fee on electric vehicles. Border Adjustment Tax $1.2 trillion+ in 10-year savings
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Border Adjustment Tax
$1.2 trillion+ in 10-year savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
This option creates a new tax on goods where they are consumed, not produced. This shift from an origin-based tax to a destination-based tax.
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Inflation Reduction Act Repeals in Titles V and VI
$17.3 billion in 10-year savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
Title V programs include ($12.69 billion):
o Home energy performance based and whole-house rebates ($2.8 billion)
o High efficiency electric home rebate program ($2 billion)
o State-based home energy efficiency contractor training and grants ($120 million) o Assistance for latest and zero building energy code adoption ($600 million)
o Funding for Department of Energy, Loan Program Office ($3.9 billion)
o Advanced vehicle technology manufacturing ($1.6 billion)
o Transmission facility financing ($14 million)
o Interregional and offshore wind transmission planning and modeling ($73 million)
o Department of Energy administrative funding ($80 million)
o Federal Regulatory commission funding (($85 million)
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o Grants for interstate electricity transmission lines ($337 million)
o Advanced industrial facilities deployment program ($2.3 million)
o Department of energy oversight ($59 million)
o Canal improvement project ($21 million)
o Domestic manufacturing conservation grants ($1 billion)
Title VI Programs include ($4.64 billion):
o Clean heavy-duty vehicles ($621 million)
o Grants to reduce air pollution at ports ($1.8 billion)
o Diesel emissions reductions ($20 million)
o Funding to address air pollution ($40 million)
o Funding to address air pollution at schools ($4 million)
o Low emissions electricity program ($20 million)
o EPA production declaration assistance ($44 million)
o Methane emissions reduction grants ($698 million)
o Climate pollution reduction grants ($2 million)
o Low embodied carbon labeling for construction materials ($30 million)
o Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grant ($1.4 billion)
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Repeal EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rule and Department of Transportation CAFE Standards Rule
$111.3 billion in 10-year savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
The EPA Tailpipe and DOT CAFE Standard rules considerably increase the usages of the IRA’s EV tax credits. It is likely that these rules will be among the first repealed by Trump executive action.
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Electric Vehicle Inclusion to the Highway Trust Fund (HTF)
Unknown savings
VIABILITY: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW
Incorporate electric vehicles into the HTF’s revenue stream to contribute toward constructing and improving the nation’s infrastructure.
Renewable Fuel and Agriculture Highlights from President Donald J. Trump's 2nd Inaugural Address
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Writing about newly inaugurated President Donald J. Trump's policies or concerns related to agriculture or, more specifically, to renewable fuels, including biofuels will not take long. Take a look at the text of his Second Inaugural Address given today, January 20, 2025. There are NO mentions of agriculture in general, nor to biofuels or renewable fuels specifically.
Now, you might find some solace in this passage, although, unfortunately, that liquid gold he mentions is fossil fuel, not renewable fuel made from crops, waste, or residues:
We will be a rich nation again and it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it.
With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers.
In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice. We will build automobiles in America again at a rate that nobody could have dreamt possible just a few years ago and thank you to the autoworkers of our nation for your inspiring vote of confidence. We did tremendously with their vote.
Certainly, it is heartening to hear that consumers have been heard regarding their desire for a choice of non-electric vehicles and their realization of the limits of EVs; however, how disheartening not to hear recognition that those vehicles should be powered by renewables and disheartening not to hear, on this important day, appreciation of the support given to candidate Trump from agricultural communities.
Advanced Biofuels USA will continue our efforts to educate not only the public, but all branches of government in the US and around the world about the benefits of renewable fuels.
We will continue to emphasize the value of incentives (like the old F-Factor and R-Factor in the US) to optimize engines to use highest blends of renewable fuels possible and encourage innovations like Optimus Technologies' retrofitting trucks to use 100% biodiesel and including working toward 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
We will urge everyone around the globe to strive to produce and use existing 100% drop-in renewables like California's 100% renewable Superethanol E85 and renewable diesel.
*Joanne Ivancic serves as the executive director of Advanced Biofuels USA.
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- Trump Orders Removal of EV-Favoring Policies and Subsidies (Bloomberg)
- UNLEASHING AMERICAN ENERGY EXECUTIVE ORDER (White House)
- Trump signs executive order urging EPA to consider emergency fuel waivers for year-round E15 (Ethanol Producer Magazine)
- DECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY EXECUTIVE ORDER (White House)
- Trump’s executive orders: What they mean for farmers -- From tariffs and immigration crackdowns to national energy policies and E15 waivers, here’s what agriculture stakeholders need to know about the president’s first actions. (Farm Progress)
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- Trump guidance narrows funding halt for climate, infrastructure laws -- OMB released an update on a previous executive order pausing certain disbursements for infrastructure and energy projects — but even that was vague. (Politico Pro Climatewire)
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Excerpt from Growth Energy: Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump and the inauguration of Vice President J.D. Vance:
“Growth Energy congratulates President Donald J. Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance as they formally take their oaths of office.
“President Trump has been a vocal supporter of American agriculture and U.S. ethanol. He campaigned and won on his promise to fight for farmers, expand ethanol production, and export American biofuels around the globe. He has been a long-time advocate for lifting the needless regulations standing between U.S. consumers and lower-cost E15. And he recognizes that American farmers and rural communities are essential to unleashing American energy dominance.
“With this administration in our corner, America’s ethanol industry stands ready to drive a new wave of energy and job creation across the heartland. We look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to deliver on his rural agenda.” READ MORE
Excerpt from White House Executive Order: Sec. 3. Immediate Review of All Agency Actions that Potentially Burden the Development of Domestic Energy Resources. (a) The heads of all agencies shall review all existing regulations, orders, guidance documents, policies, settlements, consent orders, and any other agency actions (collectively, agency actions) to identify those agency actions that impose an undue burden on the identification, development, or use of domestic energy resources — with particular attention to oil, natural gas, coal, hydropower, biofuels, critical mineral, and nuclear energy resources — or that are otherwise inconsistent with the policy set forth in section 2 of this order, including restrictions on consumer choice of vehicles and appliances.
(b) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the head of each agency shall, in consultation with the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the National Economic Council (NEC), develop and begin implementing action plans to suspend, revise, or rescind all agency actions identified as unduly burdensome under subsection (a) of this section, as expeditiously as possible and consistent with applicable law. The head of any agency who determines that such agency does not have agency actions described in subsection (a) of this section shall submit to the Director of OMB a written statement to that effect and, absent a determination by the Director of OMB that such agency does have agency actions described in this subsection, shall have no further responsibilities under this section.
(c) Agencies shall promptly notify the Attorney General of any steps taken pursuant to subsection (a) of this section so that the Attorney General may, as appropriate:
(i) provide notice of this Executive Order and any such actions to any court with jurisdiction over pending litigation in which such actions may be relevant; and
(ii) request that such court stay or otherwise delay further litigation, or seek other appropriate relief consistent with this order, pending the completion of the administrative actions described in this order.
(d) Pursuant to the policy outlined in section 2 of this order, the Attorney General shall consider whether pending litigation against illegal, dangerous, or harmful policies should be resolved through stays or other relief.
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Sec. 4. Revocation of and Revisions to Certain Presidential and Regulatory Actions. (a) The following are revoked and any offices established therein are abolished:
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(iii) Executive Order 14008 of January 27, 2021 (Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad);
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(viii) Executive Order 14037 of August 5, 2021 (Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks);
(ix) Executive Order 14057 of December 8, 2021 (Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability);
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(xii) Executive Order 14096 of April 21, 2023 (Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All).
(b) All activities, programs, and operations associated with the American Climate Corps, including actions taken by any agency shall be terminated immediately. Within one day of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall submit a letter to all parties to the “American Climate Corps Memorandum of Understanding” dated December 2023 to terminate the memorandum, and the head of each party to the memorandum shall agree to the termination in writing.
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(b) The Interagency Working Group on the Social Cost of Greenhouse Gases (IWG), which was established pursuant to Executive Order 13990, is hereby disbanded, and any guidance, instruction, recommendation, or document issued by the IWG is withdrawn as no longer representative of governmental policy including:
(i) the Presidential Memorandum of January 27, 2021 (Restoring Trust in Government Through Scientific Integrity and Evidence-Based Policymaking);
(ii) the Report of the Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Measurement Interagency Working Group of November 2023 (National Strategy to Advance an Integrated U.S. Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Monitoring, and Information System);
(iii) the Technical Support Document of February 2021 (Social Cost of Carbon, Methane, and Nitrous Oxide Interim Estimates under Executive Order 13990); and
(iv) estimates of the social cost of greenhouse gases, including the estimates for the social cost of carbon, the social cost of methane, or the social cost of nitrous oxide based, in whole or in part, on the IWG’s work or guidance.
(c) The calculation of the “social cost of carbon” is marked by logical deficiencies, a poor basis in empirical science, politicization, and the absence of a foundation in legislation. Its abuse arbitrarily slows regulatory decisions and, by rendering the United States economy internationally uncompetitive, encourages a greater human impact on the environment by affording less efficient foreign energy producers a greater share of the global energy and natural resource market. Consequently, within 60 days of the date of this order, the Administrator of the EPA shall issue guidance to address these harmful and detrimental inadequacies, including consideration of eliminating the “social cost of carbon” calculation from any Federal permitting or regulatory decision.
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(f) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Administrator of the EPA, in collaboration with the heads of any other relevant agencies, shall submit joint recommendations to the Director of OMB on the legality and continuing applicability of the Administrator’s findings, “Endangerment and Cause or Contribute Findings for Greenhouse Gases Under Section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act,” Final Rule, 74 FR 66496 (December 15, 2009).
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(c) The Secretary of the Interior shall instruct the Director of the U.S. Geological Survey to consider updating the Survey’s list of critical minerals, including for the potential of including uranium.
(d) The Secretary of the Interior shall prioritize efforts to accelerate the ongoing, detailed geologic mapping of the United States, with a focus on locating previously unknown deposits of critical minerals.
(e) The Secretary of Energy shall ensure that critical mineral projects, including the processing of critical minerals, receive consideration for Federal support, contingent on the availability of appropriated funds.
(f) The United States Trade Representative shall assess whether exploitative practices and state-assisted mineral projects abroad are unlawful or unduly burden or restrict United States commerce.
(g) The Secretary of Commerce shall assess the national security implications of the Nation’s mineral reliance and the potential for trade action.
(h) The Secretary of Homeland Security shall assess the quantity and inflow of minerals that are likely the product of forced labor into the United States and whether such inflows pose a threat to national security and, within 90 days of the date of this order, shall provide this assessment to the Director of the NEC.
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(k) The Secretary of State shall consider opportunities to advance the mining and processing of minerals within the United States through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue. READ MORE
Excerpt from Ethanol Producer Magazine: President Donald Trump on Jan. 20 issued an executive order declaring a national energy emergency. One component of the order directs the U.S. EPA to consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow year-round E15 sales.
Section 2(b) of the order directs the EPA, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy, to “consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline to meet any projected temporary shortfalls in the supply of gasoline across the nation.”
Similar emergency fuel waivers were issued by the EPA in 2022, 2023 and 2024, allowing E15 to continue to be sold during the summer driving season.
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Growth Energy welcomed the executive order. “President Trump is already taking steps to make E15 available year-round,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. “Put simply, E15 saves consumers money, drives investment in America’s rural communities, and decreases our dependence on foreign energy resources. We’re glad to see that homegrown biofuels are a part of President Trump’s efforts to unleash American energy dominance, and we urge Congress to follow the President’s lead by swiftly approving legislation to permanently allow the year-round, nationwide sale of E15. We look forward to working with the Trump Administration to make this more-affordable fuel option available to all Americans."
The Renewable Fuels Association thanked Trump for supporting year-round E15. “We thank President Trump for directing his agencies to monitor fuel market conditions and issue emergency waivers for E15 this summer if necessary,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA. “At the same time, we renew our call on Congress to adopt legislation as quickly as possible that permanently allows year-round sales of lower-cost E15. Passing a bill would provide the market with long-term certainty and stability and make emergency waivers unnecessary.” READ MORE
Excerpt from White House Executive Order: Sec. 2. Emergency Approvals. ... (b) Consistent with 42 U.S.C. 7545(c)(4)(C)(ii)(III), the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, after consultation with, and concurrence by, the Secretary of Energy, shall consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline to meet any projected temporary shortfalls in the supply of gasoline across the Nation. READ MORE
Excerpt from Farm Progress: Trump also issued an order freezing any rules that have yet to be finalized. This includes recent announcements like the clean fuel tax incentive guidance that was unveiled earlier this month. Just last week, outgoing Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new guidelines expanding feedstocks eligible for clean fuel tax credits. It remains unclear how or if the Trump administration plans to move forward with President Biden’s clean fuel tax incentive program. READ MORE
Excerpt from S&P Global: EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that extending the 1-psi Reid Vapor Pressure waiver that currently applies to E10 gasoline to E15 would result in "no overall change in evaporative emissions," dismissing prior smog concerns that served as the original basis for the ban on E15 sales in hotter summer months.
The EPA estimates E15 is roughly 25 cents/gal cheaper than E10.
In February 2024, the Biden EPA also issued a rule carving out permanent year-round E15 availability for Midwestern states beginning in the summer of 2025, the result of a yearslong procedural tussle with the governors of eight states in the region.
While many of Trump's energy-related executive orders were early attempts to directly undo the Biden administration's climate agenda, an incoming Trump official, previewing the actions Jan. 20, underscored Trump's policy of increasing domestic fuel supplies and decreasing consumer energy costs.
The rationale for the wider declaration of a national energy emergency is that high costs are unnecessary, the official said. "They are caused by policy," he added.
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Industry thankful, but pushing for legislation READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro Climatewire: But on Wednesday morning, OMB sought to limit the order’s scope to climate change programs, electric vehicle charging grants and other spending that Trump opposes.
“This pause only applies to funds supporting programs, projects, or activities that may be implicated by the policy established in Section 2 of the order,” a memo to federal agency leaders published online early Wednesday reads. The guidance document itself was dated Tuesday. READ MORE
Excerpt from Reuters: Withdrawal from Paris agreement increases regulatory ambiguity, risks; US energy firms planning long-term investments in technologies aimed at fighting climate change; US oil industry prefers engagement in global climate talks
U.S. oil and gas producers are thrilled that President Donald Trump wants to encourage domestic energy development but say his decision to withdraw the United States from international climate cooperation will not help their investment plans in the global transition to cleaner energy.
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Big U.S. oil companies, however, believe the withdrawal only limits Washington's ability to influence an ongoing global energy transition and exposes them to an uneven regulatory environment, according to Reuters interviews with industry representatives.
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Bethany Williams, a spokesperson for the American Petroleum Institute - whose members include Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab and Chevron (CVX.N), opens new tab - said the group has "long supported the ambitions of the Paris Agreement."
Exxon's CEO Darren Woods had made an early plea to the newly-elected president at the COP29 climate summit in Azerbaijan in November to keep the U.S. in the Paris pact, saying the cycle of exiting and re-entering the agreement would create long-term policy uncertainty for companies.
Exxon and other big oil companies are planning long-term investments in technologies intended to fight climate change, including green hydrogen and carbon capture, while also navigating decisions about new oil and gas exploration.
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Asked about the Paris withdrawal order, the president of the American Exploration and Production Council (AXPC), representing U.S. independent drillers, said it was important for U.S. industry to be part of the global climate discussion.
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Climate liability risk specialist Wynne Lawrence of insurance law firm Clyde & Co said policy volatility around international climate participation puts U.S. companies at risk.
"The U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement will increase regulatory ambiguity, creating increased complexity and, potentially, lead to legal disputes as companies deal with the resulting uncertainty around transition strategies across multinational groups and supply chains," said Lawrence.
In recent years, oil majors had begun sending executives to annual UN climate conferences, where they touted investments in clean energy projects and cuts in the operating emissions.
Frank Maisano, senior principal at law firm Bracewell, which represents energy industry clients, said it "makes little sense to give up a seat at the table." READ MORE
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
Flexible Feedstock: How Novonesis Is at the Forefront of New Biofuel Technologies
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Catalina Express, Harbor Breeze Curises and Port of Los Angeles Receive $31 Million to test Zero-Emission Vessels
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EnviTec's 23 Years of Expertise Optimize Chicken Manure for RNG in the US Market
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Lhyfe Joins Forces with Atmen to Become the 1st Player in the Hydrogen Sector to Guarantee the Traceability of Its Green and Renewable Hydrogen, a Major Step towards Its ‘RFNBO*’ Certification.
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SEFE and Höegh Evi to Develop International Clean Hydrogen Supply Chains
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MorGen Mobility Begins Construction of the First Green Hydrogen Refuelling Station in the Bamberg Region, Germany
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Sembcorp Inks MOUs with Government of Odisha during Singapore President's Visit to Explore the Development of a Green Hydrogen Plant and an Industrial Park in the State
(Sembcorp) Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sembcorp Green Hydrogen India Private Limited (SGHIPL) and Sembcorp Development Ltd, today signed two non-binding Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Government of Odisha. These MOUs were signed by representatives of the Government
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Liquid Wind Partners with Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy for the Establishment of an eFuel Facility in Finland
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an eFuel facility in Naantali, Finland. -- The MoU indicates the launch of a close cooperation and is one
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LanzaJet Selects Teessider's Wilton International for Its Next Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility - Project Speedbird
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Will 45Z Move the Needle for Greener Fertilizer?
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January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuel Powers Discussions about Future Markets for Minnesota Crops
by Evan Berg (KIMT) One of the keynote speeches of this year's Minnesota Ag Expo focused on expanding Minnesota's growing biofuel industry and the role Minnesota farmers have to play in it. Jeff Davidman, vice president of state and local affairs for
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society GEAPS) 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
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Cellulosic Proposal Gets Pushback
by Toddd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Proposal to Waive Cellulosic RFS Volumes Sees Pushback From Biofuels Groups -- Although a new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce cellulosic biofuels levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard is on hold
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Social Innovation Summit --- June 3-4, 2025 --- San Francisco, CA
Social Innovation Summit convenes the world’s most potent leaders, thinkers, and practitioners around one simple yet audacious goal: to catalyze inspired partnerships that are disrupting social impact. Our Flagship Summit and year-round events welcome curated rooms of purpose-driven business leaders,
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
27th Annual International Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- April 23-25, 2025 --- Orlando, FL
ounded in 1989, The National Institute for Storage Tank Management (NISTM) is an organization that provides educational opportunities, resources and training seminars about the operation, regulation, and management of Underground and Aboveground storage tank systems. NISTM offers several one day classes
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
NetJets ‘Roughly Doubles’ Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2024
by Doug Gollan (Private Jet Card Comparisons) Berkshire Hathaway’s NetJets purchased 19.4 million gallons of SAF in 2024. -- President Patrick Gallagher wrote in a social media post, “NetJets continues to prioritize our investment in sustainable aviation fuel, which reduces CO2 emissions
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Course Correction
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has already issued executive orders to withdrawal the US from the Paris climate accord, eliminate the EV tax credit, and unleash American energy; measures that largely reverse course on the past
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuel Executes Agreement with Hexas Biomass
(Comstock) Combines Pioneering Bioleum Refining Process with High Yield Energy Crops to Create Perpetual “Drop-In Permian Basins” with the Capacity for Domestic Energy Dominance -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) today announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”), a leader in advanced
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs to Float Tender for Supply of 110 Crore Litres of Ethanol Exclusively for FCI Rice
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Last week, the government lowered the issue price of rice to be sold to distilleries for making ethanol to ₹22.50/kg, as against the economic cost of ₹39.75/kg, effectively subsidising ₹17.25/kg from public exchequer -- Oil marketing
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs Achieve Highest Ethanol Blending of 18.2% in December 2024: Govt Data
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved highest-ever ethanol blending in December 2024 at 18.2 percent, government data shows. This is the highest ethanol blending figure recorded till date and is a marked improvement over the 16.1 percent blending
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector
(Renewable Carbon News) Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector? -- Following the Green Deal, the EU is leading the way in
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Be8 and Cemvita Establish Memorandum of Understanding for Circular Bioeconomy Partnership in Brazil
(Cemvita/Business Wire) Objective: Develop a new low carbon feedstock from Glycerin, a byproduct of the biodiesel production to strengthen the SAF value chain -- The Brazilian biofuel pioneer, Be8, and the U.S.-based leader in the development of innovative biotech solutions, Cemvita, signed
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to Advance SAF Production and Reduce Aviation Emissions
(Boeing) - Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand; - Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become a key project
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Global Transition to SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This source is a presentation about Topsoe’s role in the global transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The presentation highlights Topsoe’s commitment to developing and providing technologies for producing SAF, emphasizing their 80-year history of innovation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Finland Hopes e-Fuels Can Recreate the Nokia Magic
by Charles Szumski and Donagh Cagney (Euractiv) ... Energy company Freija AS has announced plans to build a major e-methane production facility in the Finnish town of Nokia – the original home of the former phone giant. The announcement yesterday is a victory for Finland,
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Portugal to Launch Tenders for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Sara Ribiero (EurActiv) Portugal's government is moving ahead with tenders for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has already received expressions of interest from several companies. Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho explained that Portugal has all the conditions
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Successfully Produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the First in Thailand, Reinforcing Its Potential as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Chemicals.
(GC) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leader in Thailand’s integrated chemical industry, has announced the successful launch of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country, elevating the energy and chemical industries with biochemical innovation. This
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Private Investment and Government Policies Driving Growth in UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
(International Airport Review) The UK SAF sector is expanding with increasing private investment, supported by government policies like the SAF mandate and planned Revenue Certainty Mechanism. -- A new analysis highlights how private investment and national policies are driving global growth in sustainable aviation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
IHI Launches New Bench-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Test Rig in Singapore with and A*STAR ISCE²
(IHI) IHI and IHI ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. (“IHI”), in collaboration with the A*STAR Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (“A*STAR ISCE2”) (*1) in Singapore, held an opening ceremony on January 15, 2025 to mark the completion of a Sustainable Aviation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Norway Flies F-35 Using 40% Sustainable Fuel Blend
by Craig Hoyle (Flight Global) The Royal Norwegian Air Force has become the first operator to fly the Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighter using what Oslo describes as being a “significant proportion” of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A first test flight of
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMV and Airbus Collaborate to Drive Aviation Decarbonization
(OMV) Memorandum of understanding to advance aviation decarbonization through Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Joint solutions to broaden access to SAF, stimulate new demand and support large-scale investments; Both companies advocate for SAF’s role in achieving climate-neutral aviation OMV and Airbus have signed a memorandum
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Agricultural Trade Background Given Potential Tariffs
by Joana Colussi, Gary Schnitkey, Nick Paulson and Carl Zulauf (farmdoc daily) Agricultural trade is again coming under more focus as President Trump comes into office. The Trump administration has suggested the use of tariffs on goods coming into the United States
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Unfinished Energy Tax Credits Caught in Trump's Rulemaking Pause
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Agency rulemaking goes quiet as Trump takes office; Clean fuel, EV charger tax credits await final rules President Donald Trump’s freezing of all pending agency rules during the first day of his administration also halted the wave of
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Trump Executive Order Signals Continued Support for Emergency E15 Waivers
by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global) US President Donald Trump outlined his intent to continue using emergency waivers to approve the sale of E15 fuel, leaving the US biofuels industry to keep pushing for a permanent legislative solution. In "Declaring a National Energy Emergency,"
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Farm to Fly Act Reintroduced in Senate
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Midwest senators have reintroduced the Farm to Fly Act that would help accelerate the production and development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Ruto Orders Action on Local Ethanol Production to Cut Fuel Imports
by Frankline Oduor (Kenyans.co.ke) President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses. Speaking during a tour of the Western Sugar Belt
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
New Sorghum Variant Outperforms Soybeans in Oil Production
by April Wendling (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) Researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed a new sorghum variant that can outperform soybeans in oil production, with great potential as a clean source of renewable
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
DOE Invests Nearly $14 Million to Advance Technologies that Transform Carbon Emissions into Valuable Products
(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Will Help Develop Additional Markets for Carbon Dioxide-Based Alternatives -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $13.7 million in federal funding for four projects that will
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Wizz Air, Operating at Charleroi Airport, Has Successfully Tested Sustainable Fuel on 50 Flights
(La Libre (Google Translation)) The airline Wizz Air, which operates in particular at Charleroi airport (BSCA), has successfully carried out sustainable fuel (SAF) tests on more than 50 flights, it announced on Thursday during a round table organized at Charleroi airport,
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Pioneers of Progress: Annual Awards Honor Champions of Clean Fuels
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) This year’s winners recognized for accelerating growth in the industry -- Three industry leaders will be recognized this week for their outstanding efforts in advancing biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel during the 2025 Clean Fuels Conference. “In
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Exploring Hydrogen: Back to Basics
by Caitlin Scheresky (EcoEngineers/Biomass Magazine) On Nov. 26, EcoEngineers hosted the newest installment in its “Back to Basics” webinar series, with this edition focusing on hydrogen. EcoEngineers’ Senior Carbon Consultant Guillermo Aguirre presented the webinar’s content. Aguirre kicked off the conversation with
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Path to Sustainable Aviation: Embracing Feedstock Diversity and Innovation
by Alyssa Norris (Biomass Magazine/Aether Fuels) ... Pressure on the supply chain means more expensive feedstocks can and will incentivize fraud, undermining the integrity of finished fuel product. These challenges highlight that HEFA-based SAF alone cannot meet the industry’s sustainability and
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Bipartisan Extension of the Section 48 ITC for Qualified Biogas Properties
(Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI 3rd)) Scholten and Valadao’s Bipartisan Bill Will Unlock America’s Clean Energy Future and Lower American’s Utility Bills -- Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brightmark RNG Holdings Achieves Landmark First Gas Milestone at 10 Midwest RNG Rrojects
(Chevron) Brightmark Fund Holdings is now one of the leading dairy RNG solution providers in the U.S. as it expands its portfolio with new operational projects in Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Ohio -- Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Executing a Vision for the Common Good: Vision RNG
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) ... Vision RNG focuses on landfill gas projects exclusively, due to the scale and economic efficiency of the process. “We like landfills because of the consistency of the gas and the volume of it,” he says.
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Axens Low Carbon Seminar Americas --- March 17-18, 2025 --- Washington, DC
We address topics close to the industry and meet our industry professionals and experts. Highlights of the program are: Policy and FID: · Biofuel market trends: speed of adoption relative to electrification and other fuel alternatives · Overview of the current state of
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Adif and Exolum Seal an Agreement to Study the Creation of a Railway Logistics Network for Liquid Bulk
(Adif (Google Translation)) The collaboration will allow attracting new traffic to the Atlantic Corridor -- o This new logistics network will allow the transport of various products such as captured CO2, ammonia, methanol, biofuels and other raw materials for storage. o This
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Powerhouse Energy Group - Proposed Collaboration Agreement with Avioxx
(Powerhouse Energy Group) Powerhouse (AIM:PHE), a company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy together with a revenue generating engineering consulting division (Engsolve), is pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to collaborate with Avioxx Ltd (www.avioxx.com) to integrate
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Synpet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for SynPet, a company that has developed a unique thermal conversion process (TCP) to recycle mixed plastic waste, including PVC, into valuable products like circular naphtha, renewable natural gas, electricity,
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Lobbyist to Lead EPA Air Office: The Appointment Would Put Aaron Szabo at the Heart of President Donald Trump's Campaign against Climate Rules
by Jean Chemnick, Sean Reilly, and Kevin Bogardus (Politico Pro Climatewire) Aaron Szabo has been tapped to lead EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation, putting him at the center of President Donald Trump's campaign to roll back climate and air pollution
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA’s Bonnie Counts on Climate-Smart Ag to Stick
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Greenwire) As the Biden administration ends, a designer of the Department of Agriculture's work on climate change says farmers want the types of incentives he helped craft. -- As an architect of the Biden administration’s work on
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
House Budget Menu Eyes Cuts to Climate Law Credits, Funding
by Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales (Politico Pro) A new document obtained by POLITICO lists a menu of items that Republicans are considering for cost-saving offsets for their planned package of tax cuts and other priorities. -- House Republican lawmakers are targeting
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Outgoing US Agriculture Chief Criticizes EPA Report on Biofuels
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in one his final acts, criticized a Biden administration assessment that the country’s key biofuel law likely has had a “modest but negative” impact on the environment. -- The US Department of
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks President Trump for Supporting Summer E15, Continues Push for Legislation
(Renewable Fuels Association) In his Monday executive order declaring a national energy emergency, President Donald Trump stated that the EPA administrator, “after consultation with, and concurrence by, the Secretary of Energy, shall consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow the year-round sale
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Briefing Series: Congressional Climate Camp 2025 --- various dates January - March 2025 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
Ready to make a difference in climate policy? But not sure where to start? We have you covered. The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invites you to join us for our start-of-the-new Congress briefing series, Climate Camp. We will go over
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Pricing Is Gaining Momentum. Here’s What You Should Know
by Margaret Morales (Trellis) Existing programs are set to expand to cover additional emission sources, and several new mechanisms are expected to launch in the next two years. -- Nearly one-quarter of global carbon emissions are covered by pricing instruments, and that number is
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
RSB Achieves Milestone with the European Commission’s Approval for Co-processing under RED II
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) RSB is proud to announce that the European Commission has granted a positive technical assessment for expanding the RSB EU RED Fuels Certification Scheme to include co-processing under the Renewable Energy Directive II (RED II). This approval highlights the important transitory role of
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The RSB Academy Programme Is Launched to Build Capacity for a Sustainable Bioeconomy
(Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials) ... (A)t the RSB Annual Conference, RSB introduced the RSB Academy Programme, a new educational initiative dedicated to capacity building for a sustainable bioeconomy. The launch of the programme was accompanied by the launch of eleven e-learning
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Nizwa Team Converts Paper Waste into Biofuel
(Oman Observer) NIZWA: Raqaa Student Company, a team from the University of Technology and Applied Sciences, (UTAS), Nizwa, has achieved a breakthrough in sustainability by converting paper waste into biofuel. This innovative project aims to address environmental challenges associated with
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
HAM Inaugurates EDUX LNG-CNG Service Station in Strasbourg
(HAM Group) HAM Group , inaugurates its third service station in France, located on Rue de Rochefort with Rue de Dieppe, next to the Center Routier Strasbourg (du Port du Rhin), an extensive industrial area with significant traffic of long-distance transport vehicles ( GPS:
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the BioFuture Campaign
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines the Biofuture Campaign’s strategy to promote sustainable fuels and chemicals (SFC) on a global scale. The campaign, spearheaded by the Molecule Group, aims to integrate SFC technologies into international policy frameworks like
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel and Agriculture Highlights from President Donald J. Trump's 2nd Inaugural Address
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Writing about newly inaugurated President Donald J. Trump's policies or concerns related to agriculture or, more specifically, to renewable fuels, including biofuels will not take long. Take a look at the text of his
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Graniferous Millet Emerges as a Strategic Alternative for the Second Harvest in the Cerrado
(Agribusiness Portal (Google translation)) Variety offers high profitability and contributes to increased productivity of subsequent soybeans -- The 2025 harvest presents significant challenges for producers in the Brazilian Cerrado, especially due to delays in soybean planting in several regions. With a reduced window
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
India's AM Green Partners with DP World to Build Green Fuel Export Projects
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
SAF One Acquires Green Biotrade to Bolster Feedstock Supply Chain
(SAF One) SAF One, a platform focused on the development of global sustainable aviation fuel solutions, today announced the acquisition of Green Biotrade, a UAE based feedstock and biofuels trading company. This strategic acquisition will strengthen SAF One's supply chain
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Louis Dreyfus Company Bought a Warehouse in Nueva Palmira (and Wants to Invest 15,000 Hectares in Camelina Cultivation)
by Mathías Buela (InfoNegocios) They had already been renting the facilities for six years to first evaluate their strategic potential; this is not the only investment the company will make in infrastructure. -- Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) announced the acquisition of a
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Midlands Voices: Higher Ethanol Content in Fuel Is Right for Nebraska and the US
by David Hallberg, Todd Sneller and Larry Pearce (Omaha World Herald) A new book by pediatrician Debra Hendrickson (“The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change”) and a new study from the National Academy of Sciences on
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Argus Clean Ammonia Asia Conference --- June 2-4, 2025 --- Tokyo, Japan
Join regional and international peers to explore market development for clean ammonia in Asia Cross-sector insights | Regional highlights | Unrivalled networking opportunities Returning to Tokyo after a successful launch event, join regional and international senior stakeholders to discuss new opportunities and
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Conference 2025 --- October 8-9, 2025 --- Houston, TX
2025 promises to be an eventful year for North American carbon capture and storage. The 2024 presidential election will set the direction for investment in carbon removals. Inconsistency and uncertainty around policy support is one of the key challenges facing
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Not Ready to Enforce Pollution Rules, Airlines Say
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) Airlines have warned the European Union they cannot yet comply with pollution rules that came into force this month, because the EU has not yet launched its promised system to administer them, a document seen by Reuters
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Development of Green Technology and Biofuels Key to India's Future: PM Modi
by Saurav Anand (ETEnergyWorld) The expo, India’s largest mobility event, is being held across three venues in the National Capital Region and features nine concurrent shows, over 20 conferences, and participation from global exhibitors and visitors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling a Sustainable Future: Faecal Sludge Biofuels in Ghana
(My Joy Online) ... Environmental sanitation is a topical issue in Ghana as the sanitation value chain has serious gaps which renders it ineffective and needs to be addressed. According to the World Bank as of 2021, only 25.3% (PHC
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Plants Shut Down across Iowa
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Burando Energies Delivers B30 Bio Bunker Fuel to Tug “MV Bylgia” in Rotterdam
(Manifold Times) Firm said it successfully delivered ISCC-certified B30 biofuel blend, derived from renewable feedstocks, to Heerema’s Anchor Handling Tug “MV Bylgia” at Port of Rotterdam. -- Burando Energies on Thursday (16 January) announced it successfully delivered ISCC-certified biofuel to Heerema’s Anchor
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Viking Line Expands Biofuel-Based Initiative to Three Vessels on Helsinki Routes
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Finnish shipping company Viking Line has decided to introduce its biofuel-based sustainable initiative for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conference trips on three vessels on its Helsinki routes. The initiative called Green Sea Conference, which is said
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Makes Grants Available for Farmers and Ag Producers to Expand Market Opportunities and Generate More Revenue
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that USDA is accepting applications for grants to help agricultural producers and farmers expand market opportunities and generate more revenue. USDA is making the grants available under the Value-Added Producer
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Ecostrat and New Energy Risk Awarded InnSure’s Insurance Innovation Prize, Recognized for Partnership to Develop Feedstock Supply Insurance
(Ecostrat) Ecostrat, a leader in assessing, developing, optimizing and managing biomass supply chains, and New Energy Risk (“NER”), a wholly owned division of Paragon Insurance Group and leading provider of customized technology performance insurance solutions for energy transition projects, have been selected
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Pause 2024 Cellulosic Waiver Proposal
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) EPA should first evaluate possible small refinery exemptions and their market impact -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed written comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volumes. Clean Fuels asks EPA
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set: Green Fuel to Be Offered by ACI Jet, the Lone FBO on the Field
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) ... ACI Jet—the sole aviation services provider at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP)—will have continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for customers. The company is no stranger to the renewable fuel, having
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation Adds Basel Headquarters to SAF Supply Locations
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has expanded its continual supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Europe to include its Basel, Switzerland facility at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (LFSB). This builds on the General Dynamics subsidiary’s experience as the first to bring
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Aviation Orgs Urge Congress to Extend Clean Fuel Credit
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty -- A coalition of 15 aviation stakeholders is urging U.S. congressional leaders to enhance tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In letters to Senate Majority Leader
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
International® S13® Integrated Powertrain Approved for Use with Renewable Diesel
(International Motors) International Motors, LLC* ("International") further reinforces its position in the market with the certification and approval of the International® S13® Integrated Powertrain to be used with renewable diesel. -- Commonly referred to as R100/R99 or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the use
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
CN Launches New Medium Horsepower Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Project
(CN) CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) is proud to announce the launch of its new medium horsepower hybrid electric locomotive developed in collaboration with Knoxville Locomotive Works (KLW). This innovative hybrid locomotive will undergo testing in various operational conditions across CN’s
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Plains Announces 100% of Rights of Way Acquired on ‘Advantage Nebraska’ Carbon Capture Project with Lateral Construction Underway
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Vissers Energy Group gets €5 Million Subsidy for Hydrogen Development
(Mobility Plaza) The company and its consortium partners will use the grant to establish H2 refueling stations across Venlo and purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles for logistics partners. Vissers Energy Group and its consortium partners have been awarded the Hydrogen in Mobility (SWIM) subsidy,
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Nord Steel Signs €1.4 Million Contract with MT Group for Manufacturing and Supplying Green Hydrogen Storage Tanks in Klaipėda
(Nord Steel) Intensive preparation work is underway at the Port of Klaipėda ahead of the construction of the first green hydrogen production and refueling station in the Baltic States. MT Group, a leading European energy infrastructure development company supplying equipment for
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
PV GAS to Pilot Small-Scale Green Hydrogen Production and Supply
(Viet Nam News) PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot project for small-scale green hydrogen production and supply to serve industrial and transportation sectors in the southeast region. -- PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Bills Introduced at Statehouse to Boost Farmer Income, Save Consumers Money
by Eric Pfeiffer (Hoosier Ag Today) Several bills impacting agriculture have been introduced at the Statehouse. A couple of bills Indiana farmers should be closely following along with us here at Hoosier Ag Today are House Bill 1127 from Allen County Representative Dave
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA: 11 New SRE Petitions Filed, 1 SRE Petition Denied
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Jan. 16 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, showing 11 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency denied one SRE petition and 139
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Department of Energy Announces up to $10 Million for Algal Systems Research and Development to Expand U.S. Bioenergy Feedstock DEADLINE February 21, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced up to $10 million in funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) focused on algae system cultivation and preprocessing. The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO), Maximizing
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
All Things Aviation: SAF and the Sticky Issue of Feedstocks Podcast
Featuring Sarah Abu Bakar, Rob Hatchett, Wes Petkau, Ji Yang Lum (S&P Global) In this episode of the Platts Future Energy Podcast, our feedstock and biofuel research analysts discuss implications of global biofuel policy uncertainty and the potential impacts that trade tariffs
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator
B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global) The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Korean Researchers Develop Technology for Syngas Conversion to Ethanol
by Lee Jong-hyun (Chosun Biz) Breakthrough in efficient carbon conversion opens doors to renewable energy solutions -- ... A research team led by Professor Jang In-seop from the Department of Environmental and Energy Engineering at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST)
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
CleanJoule Celebrates 2024 Milestones, Accelerating the Domestic Production of Full Performance Biofuel to Meet Massive Aerospace Demand
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, is positioned to advance its market position throughout 2025 following a transformative year that saw the company deliver on a series of significant achievements and corporate milestones. Among the largest moments
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Arbios Biotech Announces Completion of Its Biomass to Bio-oil Facility in Prince George.
(Arbios Biotech) Arbios Biotech, a leader in the commercialization of sustainable bio-oil production, is proud to announce the successful completion of construction of its Chuntoh Ghuna facility in Prince George, British Columbia. The facility uses Licella’s Cat-HTRTM hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) technology to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Anew Climate Expands Into German Biomethane Market
(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. -- Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Jupeng Bio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview of Jupeng Bio, a company specializing in biomass gasification and syngas fermentation to produce sustainable biofuels and other valuable products. The text traces the company’s history from its roots in
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping
(International Chamber of Shipping) 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
LR OneOcean Launches Risk Manager FuelEU
(Lloyd's Register) Risk Manager FuelEU helps users understand their compliance status and manage their FuelEU strategy. -- Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Hydrogen Partnership Call for Proposals 2025 – Open
(Clean Hydrogen Partnership) The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launches its new call for proposals on 15/01/2025, with a budget of € 184.5 million for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies. 19 topics available 7 topics – 40M€ funding - Renewable Hydrogen
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Amogy Raises $56 Million to Bolster Commercialization of Pioneering Ammonia-to-Power Solutions
(Amogy) New and existing investors back company behind the world’s first carbon-free, ammonia-powered maritime vessel -- Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing, bringing total raised since inception to
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
South Korea Launches $680m Green Fuel Infrastructure Fund
by Moyoun Jin (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
CARB Withdraws ACF Waiver Request
(Advanced Clean Tech News) On January 13, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrawing the state’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver for its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation.
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Ag Policy Blog Hundreds of Ag Groups Write Senators Backing Ag Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins as Hearing Date Set
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) On Wednesday, 427 national and state agricultural groups and agribusinesses on Wednesday sent a letter to leaders of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee supporting Brooke Rollins' nomination as Agriculture secretary and calling on the committee
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Be8 Begins Construction of New Ethanol Plant
(Biofuels International) On 14 August, Be8 announced the start of construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. Be8 is a global renewable
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Publishes Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Public Comment DEADLINE March 18, 2025
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the
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U.S. Department of Energy Releases 45ZCF-GREET and 45VH2-GREET Update
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released the 45ZCF-GREET model. This announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit (section 45Z) released on January 10,
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Stimulating Technological Innovation to Support Small Business Research
(U.S. Department of Energy) BETO investments in research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) have enabled commercial success by supporting technological innovation to build a strong bioeconomy. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Bioprocessing Separations Input and Innovation Forum --- February 6, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) Bioprocessing Separations Consortium on February 6, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT (2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET), for the Bioprocessing Separations Input and Innovations Forum. This free, virtual forum will explore technical opportunities, identify
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
ChemCatBio Webinar— An Introduction to Programmable Catalysis for Chemical Energy Technology --- January 29, 2025 --- ONLINE
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office’s (BETO) Chemical Catalysis for Bioenergy Consortium (ChemCatBio) on January 29, 2025, 2:00–2:45 p.m. ET, for a webinar on programmable catalysis for chemical energy technology. Catalysis enables new frontiers in energy such as converting biomass to high-value products and
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Now Available! Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Capstone Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) Capstone Report. The report summarizes the FCIC’s goals, research activities, and achievements over the past three years. The U.S. Department of Energy
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Queer Decarbonization Pride Month Summit --- June 23-25, 2025 --- Hudson Valley, NY
A retreat for LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No lengthy panels in windowless conference rooms—just interactive sessions designed to foster connection and learning. Meet every attendee through guided introductions and discussions. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal, professional, and business growth. Who's
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Queer Decarbonization Summit Winter Launch Summit --- February 18-19, 2025 --- Hudson Valley, NY
A retreat for LGBTQ+ climate leaders. No lengthy panels in windowless conference rooms—just interactive sessions designed to foster connection and learning. Meet every attendee through guided introductions and discussions. Build sincere, enduring relationships that enrich personal, professional, and business growth. Location: Tarrytown
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance America 2025 Sustainability Workshop --- April 7-9, 2025 --- Kansas City, MO
Workshop Purpose: To present the latest efforts, data, information, and research relevant to advancing sustainably produced biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels in the marketplace. 2025 Workshop Objectives: To promote understanding of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and lifecycle analysis (LCA) for various
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit --- March 17-19, 2025 --- Washington, DC
The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit is where energy innovators Forge the Future and outlier energy ideas are brought to life. The Summit brings together energy scientists, technologists, entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry visionaries who dare to disrupt the status quo. Register now to Discover, Connect, and
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $25 Million to Advance the U.S. Aquaculture Industry for Biomass Production in the Deep Ocean Concept Paper Submission DEADLINE February 13, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)) Program aims to establish a U.S.-led offshore seaweed biomass industry capable of contributing to energy, agriculture, and industrial markets -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Announces Closing of $1.44 Billion DOE Loan Facility for Renewable Fuels and Biomass Energy Facility
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Initial loan proceeds of $782 million expected to be funded this month and balance of proceeds funded through planned construction period; DOE loan guarantee facilitates expansion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel capacity to 300 million gallons per year -- Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet," "we,"
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
WTO Panel Issues Report Regarding EU Measures Affecting Palm Oil, Biofuels from Indonesia
(World Trade Organization) On 10 January, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS593) READ MORE ... Summary of Key Findings: With regard to the
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$480 Million for CMAA to Expand Ethanol and Energy Production and Modernize Industrial Units
(National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)) R$220 million in financing from the Climate Fund is earmarked for increasing the production of sugarcane ethanol and energy from biomass; With R$260 million from BNDES Machinery and Services, the Vale do Pontal, Vale
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to RavenSR
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a technical overview of Raven SR, a company focused on using patented technology to convert waste into low-cost, low-carbon fuels. The presentation deck highlights Raven SR’s mission, technology, and commercial readiness. The
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo Announce Completion of SAF Plant
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo announce completion of SAF plant news -- JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), Revo International, SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and Cosmo Oil announced that the construction work on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant has completed and
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Eight Awarded Scholarships to Attend 30th Annual National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces eight 2025 recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which annually offers opportunities for students and members of the Renewable Fuels Association’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) to attend the National Ethanol Conference. The event takes place February 17-19 in
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
ARPA-E Announces $38 Million to Develop New Technologies to Reduce Ethanol-Related Emissions while Lowering Farmers’ Operating Costs
(U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E) Program aims to reduce need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in corn and sorghum crop production -- Today (January 10, 2025), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $38 million for 9 projects
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Biden Administration Proposes Safety Updates for CO2 Pipelines Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The long-awaited rules would require pipeline operators to prepare for potential leaks, after a 2020 rupture sent 45 people to the hospital. The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, a
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Process of Producing Ethanol from Agriculture
by Michelle Miller (Farm Babe/Ag Daily) Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, plays a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (U.S. corn ethanol has 44 percent to 52 percent lower GHG emissions than gasoline, according to the Department of Energy) and decreasing reliance on
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
NBAA Honors Gulfstream’s Charles Etter with Silk Scarf Award
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) has presented its prestigious Silk Scarf Award to Gulfstream Aerospace Staff Scientist and Technical Fellow Charles Etter, in recognition of his longtime commitment to aviation’s environmental footprint. Etter announced his retirement from the company
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation to Supply SAF during World Economic Forum
(Private Jet Card Comparisons) Jet Aviation will supply sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, at its Zurich FBO during the World Economic Forum 2025. For the fourth year, General Dynamics’ private aviation subsidiary has worked with Zurich Airport to make SAF available on-site for
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Canada Markets: Why US Clean Fuels Policy May Mean Even Higher Canola Oil Imports
by Mitch Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) While there are many questions left to be answered by the incoming Trump administration's final rule, the United States Department of the Treasury and the IRS felt confident enough to issue short-term guidance on the
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Invests in Additional Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog Agriculture, Energy Groups Weigh Next Steps on 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... Companies that have relied on the biodiesel blenders tax credit, which expired at the end of 2024, were expecting to replace the blenders credit with 45Z. Now, there will continue to be a push to
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Klobuchar Pushing for Year-Round E15 Nationwide
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The lead Democrat on the Senate Ag Committee will be pushing for year-round E15 this year. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol all year nearly
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Higher Education's Path to Sustainability and Resilience: A Workshop --- February 5, 2025 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for a large public workshop bringing together a diverse group of higher education stakeholders to explore potential mechanisms to advance the role of the higher education sector in enabling transformational climate
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
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