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Indigo Ag and Truterra Form ‘Landmark Collaboration’ in Carbon

by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) After being in the market alongside each other for four years, Truterra will begin offering Indigo Ag carbon programs, and Indigo Ag science will back Truterra’s carbon measurement. -- Today (November 18, 2024), Indigo Ag and Truterra announced

November 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Future Hydrogen VTOL Flies Free

by Russ Niles (AvWeb) Vertiia is designed as a long-range, high-speed VTOL. -- The first free flight of an eVTOL that will be powered by hydrogen took place in Australia earlier this week. The Vertiia used battery power to do 50 vertical takeoffs and

November 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Trump Picks Former Congressman Sean Duffy to Lead Transportation Dept.

by Ian Duncan (Washington Post) President-elect Donald Trump said in a statement Monday he has selected former congressman and Fox Business host Sean P. Duffy to run the Transportation Department, a job that comes with a vast budget and sweeping safety

November 19, 2024 Read Full Article

NBAA Hits ‘Flawed’ Environmental Study -- NBAA Says Study Time Frame Skewed Results.

by Russ Niles (AvWeb) NBAA has hit back at a study on the environmental impact of business aviation it says relies “on a cherry-picked data set, flawed analysis and omission of key facts.” Last week the journal Communications Earth and Environment issued its report that

November 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Pivot Clean Energy Podcasts: How the World Cooks

(Pivot Clean Energy) Pivot has expanded visibility for bioethanol clean cooking over the past three years, and is playing a critical role in establishing this fuel as a key part of the energy transition. We connect partners across sectors and participate in global

November 16, 2024 Read Full Article

U.S. Department of Energy Issues Small Business Funding Program Topics

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy issued Phase One topics for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program funding opportunities. These topics aim to advance the development and commercialization of new ideas

November 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Special Issue: What to Expect during the Trump II Presidency

(American Energy Society/Energy Matters) From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters

November 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Trump Picks Ex-congressman Zeldin to Run Environmental Protection Agency

by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday

November 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Signature Aviation Expands Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel Offering at Six New Locations

(Signature Aviation/Globe Newswire) Signature also becomes the first private aviation terminal network to commit to a permanent supply of blended SAF at six of the largest private aviation markets on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast. -- Signature Aviation, the world’s

November 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Fueling the Future: SAF Pricing Market Insights, and Outlook --- November 20, 2024 --- ONLINE

In this webinar we will cover: Current state of the sustainable aviation fuel market; Current supply and demand with outlook, and what do future trade flows look like?; Trends and drivers behind SAF pricing, plus a look at risk management; Upcoming government mandates and

November 06, 2024 Read Full Article

Proposed California LCFS Updates and Ethanol's Supply/Demand Situation

(Energy.AgWired.com/Renewable Fuels Association) Despite California’s best efforts to work against low carbon ethanol by not allowing sales of E15 and proposing unworkable new sustainability requirements for the future, supply and demand for U.S. ethanol continues strong. In this edition of The Ethanol

October 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Dispelling Myths around Hydrogen

(OPIS) Hydrogen today is currently almost entirely used in either refining or industry. It is mostly produced from natural gas or methanol, with less than 1% of hydrogen production coming from low emissions technologies. However, in the last decade, numerous additional

October 21, 2024 Read Full Article

Biofuel Groups Urge Flexibility in 45Z CSA Requirements

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 15 held a third virtual listening session as part of its public consultation on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks. During the event, representatives of the U.S. biofuel sector advocated for flexibility in

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

BMW CEO: Europe Must Cancel Petrol Engine Ban to Reduce Reliance on China

by by Victoria Waldersee and Gilles Gillaume (Reuters) Europe must cancel its plan to ban new fossil fuel-emitting cars from 2035 to reduce reliance on China's battery supply chain and play to its technological strengths, BMW's (BMWG.DE), chief executive said on Tuesday. Oliver

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

North American RNG Surpasses 400 Operational Facilities

(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) announces a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap

October 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Plug and Allied Green Execute Binding Framework Agreement for 3 GW Electrolyzer Capacity

(Plug Power) This follows recent completion of MOU and BEDP contracts; Both parties are collaborating to finalize purchase agreement in coming months -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has signed

October 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Argonne Technology Converts Waste Streams into Biofuel that Dramatically Reduces Carbon Emissions from Jets

by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Technology uses wastewater from breweries and dairy farms to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 70% -- New Argonne technology creates sustainable aviation fuel that significantly cuts carbon emissions compared to conventional jet fuel. -- ... Now

October 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Comstock Executes Exclusive License and Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory

(Comstock/Globe Newswire) World Class Innovation Team Set Sights on 100% Renewable Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Fossil Parity -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution by Comstock’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Comstock IP Holdings LLC, of an Exclusive License

October 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Illinois Announces Incentives for SAF Project under Development at Previously Shuttered Ethanol Plant

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of Illinois on Sept. 30 announced Crysalis Biosciences Inc. will receive incentives under the state’s Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program to support its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project under

October 02, 2024 Read Full Article

CCS Projects Are behind Schedule to Meet Climate Goals, Study Finds

by Carlos Anchado (Politico Pro Energywire) Researchers from Europe said the failure rate of carbon capture and storage projects needs to improve. -- Global deployment of carbon capture is not happening quickly enough to meet key climate targets, according to a new

September 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Lawmakers Advance Two Bills in Special Session against California Gas Price Spikes

by Nicole Nixon (Sacramento Bee) ... A second bill approved by the committee would direct regulators to study the impacts of increasing the amount of ethanol permitted in California’s fuel blends from the current 10% to 15%. Petrie-Norris, the proposal’s author,

September 27, 2024 Read Full Article

Aether Fuels Signs MOU with JetBlue

(Aether/Globe Newswire) Agreement creates pathway for Aether to supply sustainable aviation fuel to JetBlue -- - Aether Fuels (Aether), a venture-backed climate technology company, today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU). Aether has developed a breakthrough technology that

September 25, 2024 Read Full Article

Why Is It Taking So Long to Get the Necessary Guidance on the 45Z Tax Credit Program?

•by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) ... There are a few key reasons why guidance on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit program is taking a long time to be issued: • Complexity of the program: The 45Z credit is a new, technology-neutral credit based

September 24, 2024 Read Full Article

California Can Reduce Gasoline Prices by Adopting E-15 Ethanol Blend

(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX), a California renewable fuels producer, today called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)

September 24, 2024 Read Full Article

Argus Biomass Conference --- April 1-3, 2025 --- London, UK

The 2025 Argus Biomass Conference returns to the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in the heart of London on 1-3 April 2025 for the largest global gathering of biomass leaders. Join 450+ international peers to explore new innovations in the pellet market,

September 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Navigating Carbon Dioxide Removal: The Role of Policy, Regulation, and Value Chains

(International Biochar Initiative) This session explored the rapidly evolving landscape of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) with a focus on biochar, providing you with the insights needed to navigate the complex intersections of policy, compliance, and value chains. Our expert speakers, Jason Dodier

September 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Candidates Reveal Biofuel Stands in FB Survey

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support

September 13, 2024 Read Full Article

LanzaTech Signs Master License Agreement with SEKISUI to Develop Multiple Commercial Scale Waste-to-Ethanol Plants Across Japan

(LanzaTech) LanzaTech progresses partnership with SEKISUI by formalizing commercial framework to construct facilities which significantly advance how municipalities convert solid waste into valuable sustainable feedstocks -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (LanzaTech), the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels,

September 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Avfuel & Avflight Mesa Bring SAF to Falcon Field

(Business Airport International) Avflight Mesa, in partnership with aviation fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, has announced it now offers sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The first truckload of SAF arrived on August 28. Located at Arizona’s Falcon Field, Avflight Mesa is the first of Avflight’s

September 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Southwest Kansas Set to Fuel the Future of Flight

by Craig Andres, Laura McMillan (KSN.com) The State of Kansas is taking a leap to be on the cutting edge of sustainable fuels with a new biofuel plant in southwest Kansas. Officials gathered for a groundbreaking at the SAFFiRE plant in Liberal

August 29, 2024 Read Full Article

New Report Finds There are $4-6 in Benefits to the U.S. Economy for Every $1 of Federal SAF Incentives at Gevo’s Net-Zero 1 Facility

(Gevo) Research by Charles River Associates (“CRA”) demonstrates clear economic and environmental benefits utilizing this business system -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today released a new report by Charles River Associates demonstrating the benefits of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, including at Gevo’s planned

August 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Ethanol Blog: Bill Introduced to Provide More Reports on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill that would require the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide more weekly and monthly reports on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and

August 12, 2024 Read Full Article

LanzaTech Awarded Contract by Jakson Green to Supply NTPC its 4G Ethanol Technology for Next Gen Carbon Recycling Facility

(LanzaTech) Plant would be the first facility in India using LanzaTech’s second generation bioreactor, biorefining 100% CO2 and green H2 to produce essential fuels, chemicals, and raw materials; Facility, conceptualized by LanzaTech and NTPC’s R&D arm, NETRA, is designed to support commercial-scale deployment of

August 09, 2024 Read Full Article

World Economic Forum Convenes Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development --- April 28-29, 2024 --- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and ONLINE

(World Economic Forum) 1,000 government, business and civil society leaders to gather in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Amid an increasingly complex global backdrop, the meeting aims to bridge the growing North-South divide and find collaborative solutions to shared challenges; The meeting will drive action-oriented

August 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Webinar: The Fight for Feedstocks: UCO Markets in 2024 and Beyond --- July 31, 2024 --- ONLINE

Global demand for used cooking oil (UCO) has risen and will continue to surge as mandates for fuels that are not made from food and feed crops are increasingly promoted by governments around the world. Join Argus for a comprehensive

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

RNG Works --- September 10-12, 2024 --- Nashville, TN

RNG WORKS, the renewable gas industry's annual Technical Workshop, Trade Expo & Golf Tournament, will return to the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, September 10-12, 2024. RNG WORKS is designed for feedstock owners (landfill, wastewater, livestock, agriculture and food processing), RNG project developers,

July 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Ethanol Report 7-12-24: RFA Continues Work in California to Approve Sales of E15

(Ag Newswire) It has been nearly 15 years since the Environmental Protection Agency approved the sale of 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) for 2001 model year cars and older, and nearly every state in the nation now sells it, often at

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Ricardo Supporting EASA to Establish EU Sustainable Aviation Fuels Clearing House

(Ricardo) Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been chosen by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lead a consortium creating Europe’s first ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Clearing House. Working alongside fellow consortium members - Trinity

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Hand in Glove: The Importance of Carbon Accounting in Emissions Reduction

(S&P Global) Titans of industry have long embraced the concept that what gets measured gets managed. Reaching consensus on measurable items like benchmarks, milestones, and definitions of success can be some of the most challenging parts of any multi-stakeholder plan. S&P Global

July 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Scaling up the Bioeconomy Workforce: Welcoming a New Wave of Bioprocessing Graduates

by Katy Christiansen (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) As a recent college graduate, Javier Santana was working in the petrochemical industry when he decided to make a career change. Seeking more opportunities for innovation, he turned to biomanufacturing — a growing industry

July 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Thought for the Week: All Plants Are Not Created Equal

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) While reading today's The Digest's Chemicals & Materials Update, it occurred to me that there didn't seem to be any concern about the carbon intensity or carbon footprint of the plant-based products in the

July 10, 2024 Read Full Article

Climate Now Episode 165, 167 and 169: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (1, 2 and 3 of 4)

(Climate Now) Aviation accounts for 12% of CO2 emissions from transportation and 2% of all CO2 emissions globally. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is fuel made not from petroleum hydrocarbons, but from other sources of carbon and hydrogen. These non-fossil hydrocarbons include waste oils, plant-derived oils,

July 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Webinar: Development of B24 Marine Biodiesel in Asia: Guangzhou vs. Singapore --- July 11, 2024 --- ONLINE

Chinese suppliers are looking to develop the B24 market as demand from international shipowners seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rises. China is well positioned to meet this growing demand with ready availability of Ucome and VLSFO but challenges

July 05, 2024 Read Full Article

HHLA Opens Yydrogen Test Field in the Port of Hamburg

(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another

July 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Building e-Fuel Production in Europe by Creating Value from Biocarbon

(INERATEC) In a landmark move toward sustainable fuel solutions, SOLER and INERATEC announce their technology cooperation. The partners are planning to build an innovative biocarbon and e-Fuel production facility in southern France as the blueprint for following projects. This plant will

July 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Letters to the Editor: Aviation Fuel

by Alison Graab (Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition/Boston Herald) The recent guest oped (“Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize billionaires’ jet fuel,” June 21) significantly mischaracterizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), its benefits and beneficiaries. Nearly 3 million passengers and more than 58,000 tons of cargo

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Summit Carbon Solutions Granted Approval by IUB for CO2 Pipeline

(Summit Carbon Solutions) Approval paves the way for new opportunities and support for Iowa’s farmers and ethanol producers. -- Today, the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) announced the approval of Summit Carbon Solutions base pipeline project (HLP-2021-0001). This approval represents a significant milestone not

June 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Now Available! U.S. Department of Energy Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit Questions & Answers

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit Questions & Answers (Q&A) are now available. Stakeholders across government, industry, academia, and non-profit organizations attended the two-day virtual event to learn about the Shot’s objectives, progress, priorities,

June 18, 2024 Read Full Article

What’s the Future for IC Engines in Light-Duty Vehicles in the U.S.? --- June 27, 2024 --- ONLINE

Consumers have an ever-increasing number of vehicle choices and fuel options for their personal mobility. The market for new electric vehicles is growing, representing 9.5% of new light duty vehicle sales in 2023, more than doubling from 2021 (4.3%), according

June 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Did Gasoline Win the European Election?

by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) The stunning results from the European election hammered home one reality for leaders on both sides of the Atlantic: People don’t like you messing with their cars. The EU’s plan to ban the sale of internal-combustion-engine vehicles by

June 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Nine Key Takeaways about the ‘State of CO2 Removal’ in 2024

(Carbon Brief) From tree-planting to spreading silicate rock dust over land, the methods for “carbon dioxide removal” (CDR) vary in approach, impacts, readiness and cost. The second “State of CDR” report, led by a collaboration of scientific institutions from Europe and the US,

June 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Thought for the Week: Environmental Justice and Juneteenth

Celebrate Juneteenth by working for Environmental Justice for All. Environmental Justice and Climate Protection Conference --- June 13-14, 2024 --- Savannah, GA and ONLINE Transportation, Infrastructure & Equity Summit --- June 17-18, 2024 --- Clarkston, GA Environmental, Energy & Transportation Justice Summit ---

June 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Reducing Aviation's Climate Impact: Impact on Sustainable Aviation and aireg Cooperate

(impact/aireg) The association impact (impact on Sustainable Aviation e.V.) and the aviation initiative aireg (Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) have signed a cooperation agreement to work together to accelerate the market ramp-up of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Ulrike Ziegler, Chairwoman

May 31, 2024 Read Full Article

Europe’s Business Aviation Group Launches Sustainability Initiative

(AvWeb) Likely in response to strong anti-aviation sentiment in the region, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) announced yesterday (May 28) at its annual trade show in Geneva, Switzerland, that it has launched Tier 1 of its new Standards and Training

May 31, 2024 Read Full Article

RFA, Growth Energy Petition Supreme Court to Review Fifth Circuit SRE Decision

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today, along with Growth Energy, filed a petition in the Supreme Court of the United States requesting review of the Fifth Circuit Court’s recent opinion that it is a proper venue to consider challenges to the

May 21, 2024 Read Full Article

How Cow Manure Is Fueling a Biogas Revolution

byMax Perez (Impakter) Pioneering a circular bioeconomy, Mexican startup Sistema.bio empowers farmers worldwide to transform manure into clean energy, biofertilizers, and a sustainable future -- The world’s overflowing landfills and mounting piles of organic waste pose a severe environmental threat. As food

May 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Prince George’s County Leads Environmental Justice Initiative in Partnership with GWRCCC: Cleaner Vehicles for Healthier Communities

(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) Prince George’s County teamed up with Optimus Technologies, Chevron REG and the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) to announce the launch of an exciting new transit project, the 100% Biodiesel (B100) Transit Pilot

May 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Environmental, Energy & Transportation Justice Summit --- June 20, 2024 --- Washington, DC

This forum will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment. We will discuss the strategies and best practices to ensure that the transportation sector is used to benefit historically marginalized groups. The event will occur at the

May 08, 2024 Read Full Article

Gevo’s Verity and ClearFlame Announce Transportation Decarbonization Collaboration(G

(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Verity Holdings, LLC, (“Verity”), and ClearFlame Engine Technologies, Inc., (“ClearFlame”) announced today a collaboration to drive decarbonization traceability from field-to-fleet for the road freight transportation market in the United States,

May 08, 2024 Read Full Article

Stabenow, Thompson Release Outlines For 2024 Farm Bill

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and House Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., on May 1 released outlines for competing versions of the 2024 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is

May 02, 2024 Read Full Article

RFA Welcomes 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guidance, But Says Additional Work Needed

(Renewable Fuels Association) The 40B tax credit guidance and modified GREET model released today by U.S. Treasury begin to unlock the door for U.S. ethanol producers and farmers to participate in the emerging market for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). However, more work

April 30, 2024 Read Full Article

Nine Trade Associations Ask EPA to Meet November Deadline for 2026 RFS Volumes

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Letter highlights negative impact of unreasonably low 2023 – 2025 volumes -- Today, nine trade associations representing feedstock providers, advanced biofuel producers, and low-carbon fuel customers wrote to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, urging the agency to propose and

April 29, 2024 Read Full Article

H2 Demand Discussion Series: Industrial Decarbonization Webinar --- May 9, 2024 --- ONLINE

GTI Energy and Hydrogen Forward are hosting a discussion series focused on the need to drive hydrogen demand. While much of the U.S. hydrogen conversation focuses on production, including various pathways and the tax credit, this series is intended to

April 23, 2024 Read Full Article

EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E-15 Sales 

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply ahead of the upcoming season -- Today, April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to

April 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Carbon Markets Proliferate Worldwide — Report

by Anne C. Mulkern (Politico Pro Climatewire) Three dozen emissions trading systems are now operating worldwide, raising $74 billion in revenue last year. -- Washington state's carbon market was one of five new or heavily revised systems to launch in 2023, adding

April 17, 2024 Read Full Article

BRIDGES Office Hours --- Various dates in April-June 2024 --- ONLINE

Connect with National Laboratory Experts to Energize Your End-of-Year and Summer Bioenergy Learning -- Receive guidance on implementing innovative, renewable energy summer learning programs based on national laboratory case studies and evidence-based best practices for educators and students! Register today for upcoming

April 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Digital Event: How Propane Is Evolving for the Future --- May 1, 2024 --- ONLINE

The Engine Technology Forum's 2024 digital event series begins on May 1, from 2-3pm ET, with a live webinar about innovations in engine technology for enhancing the use of propane as a vehicle fuel. Members of the virtual audience will learn about where propane

April 10, 2024 Read Full Article

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono Visits Pacific Biodiesel’s New Crushing Mill; Tours Company’s Expanded Agriculture Operations on Kauaʻi

(Pacific Biodiesel) Pacific Biodiesel Founders Bob and Kelly King welcomed U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono for a tour of the company’s new crushing mill and expanded agriculture operations in Kaumakani, Kauaʻi on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Other guests included representatives from

April 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Chart Industries Awarded Order for Hydrogen Liquefier, Liquid Hydrogen Transports and ISO Containers from Element Resources

(Chart Industries) Chart Industries, Inc. (NYSE: GTLS) (“Chart”), a leading global solutions provider to clean energy and industrial gas markets, announces an order from Element Resources Inc (“Element”) for its Lancaster Clean Energy Center (LCEC), a major renewable green hydrogen production

March 22, 2024 Read Full Article

U.S. Energy and SARTA Sign a Long-Term RNG Supply Agreement

(SARTA) U.S. Energy™, a leading provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, signed a long-term renewable natural gas (RNG) supply agreement with the Canton, Ohio-based Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), one of the nation’s leading low/no-emission public transit systems. Under

March 21, 2024 Read Full Article

The Inside Track X CERAWeek: Hydrogen and Low Carbon Fuels

(S&P Global) Catherine Robinson, Executive Director of Gas, Power, and Energy Futures at S&P Global Commodity Insights, explores the role of hydrogen in facilitating a multidimensional energy transition. She discusses how hydrogen can be integrated into existing energy systems, highlighting its potential to reshape

March 21, 2024 Read Full Article

Suma Capital Acquires 80% of ATH Bioenergy to Transform the Canary Islands’ Energy Future

(Suma Capital) The company is contemplating an investment of 100 million for the construction of four production plants -- Suma Capital has acquired 80% of the share capital of ATH Bioenergy, a company focused on the production and commercialization of biomethane. This is a

March 21, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Strongest-Ever Pollution Standards for Cars that Position U.S. Companies and Workers to Lead the Clean Vehicle Future, Protect Public Health, Address the Climate Crisis, Save Drivers Money

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Final standards will expand consumer choice in clean vehicles and build on historic progress in U.S. auto manufacturing under President Biden’s Investing in America agenda -- Today, March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution

March 20, 2024 Read Full Article

Alto Ingredients, Inc. Enters Letter of Intent with Vault to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage Initiative

(Alto Ingredients) Alto Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTO), a producer and distributor of renewable fuel and essential ingredients and the largest producer of specialty alcohols in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into an exclusive nonbinding letter of intent and

March 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Government of Canada invests $15 Million in Clean Fuels Projects in the Niagara Region and Across Canada

(Government of Canada) ... Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced in Thorold, Ontario, a federal investment of $15 million to support six clean fuels projects across Canada, including $10 million for two projects in the

March 12, 2024 Read Full Article

National Recycling Awards --- November 26, 2024 --- London, UK DEADLINE June 29, 2024

As the largest and most esteemed award ceremony in the recycling and resource management sector, the MRW National Recycling Awards annually attracts an audience of over 500 industry leaders. This year the event will be held on 26 November 2024

March 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Bears, Cars and Angry Farmers Fuel Green Backlash

by Karl Mathiesen, Nicolas Camut, Zia Weise, Charlie Cooper and Louise Guillot (Politico) A 28-country guide to how climate policies are splitting Europe. -- And Green parties are taking the hit — polling shows they will face deep electoral pain when EU citizens

March 09, 2024 Read Full Article

House Republicans Set Vote on DC’s Electric Car ‘Mandate’

by Kelsey Brugger (E&E News) The Oversight and Accountability Committee will vote this week to strike down the District’s stringent tailpipe emissions rulemaking. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is sponsoring legislation against Washington following California's tailpipe standards, House Republicans have a new target

March 06, 2024 Read Full Article

How to Increase Your Potential SAF Tax Credits Now

by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb) With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits beginning in 2025, the practices farmers use during the 2024 growing season will have a direct impact on their ability to take advantage of these incentives. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag

March 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Two-Day Virtual Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit --- April 8-9, 2024 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentations and Slides Available

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host the Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit on April 8, 2024, from 11am – 2pm ET, and April 9, 2024, from 11am - 4pm ET. Register today for the virtual event that will gather stakeholders across government,

February 26, 2024 Read Full Article

Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Launches the Climate Catalytic Fund Q&A webinar on March 7; DEADLINE March 26, 2024

(Maryland Clean Energy Center) Today, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is launching the Climate Catalytic Fund (C3 Fund), to support projects that implement clean energy measures and technologies intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impact of

February 26, 2024 Read Full Article

EPA, DOE Announce $9.4M to Spur Development of Advanced Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda DEADLINE March 22, 2024

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy today released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $9.4 million for the development of advanced

February 23, 2024 Read Full Article

Engine Technology Forum to Testify in Support of Maryland’s Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024

(Engine Technology Forum) — Maryland’s House and Senate will consider The Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024 tomorrow. The legislation, sponsored by Gov. Wes Moore, would remove a regulatory barrier impacting how back up power systems are classified and considered as part

February 21, 2024 Read Full Article

American Coalition for Ethanol Submits Comments to California on Crop-Based Biofuels

by Rusty Halvorson (American Coalition for Ethanol/KFGO) The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted comments to the California Air Resources Board regarding its 2024 proposed amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The comments submitted by ACE CEO Brian Jennings focused on

February 21, 2024 Read Full Article

Lawmakers Urge Use of Sound Science in SAF Carbon Modeling

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As the Treasury Department March 1 deadline nears to update the GREET model, a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers have written to the working group in charge of the changes to asking them to ensure they are basing them

February 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Yield10 Bioscience Grants Global License to VISION Bioenergy Oilseeds for Herbicide Tolerant Camelina Cultivated for the Production of Biofuel Feedstock

(Yield10 Bioscience/Globe Newswire) Global License of Industry-Leading Elite Herbicide Tolerant Camelina Accelerates Biofuel Feedstock Production -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, and VISION Bioenergy Oilseeds, LLC (“VISION”), a U.S. agricultural company focused on commercial production of ultra-low

February 14, 2024 Read Full Article

How Much Carbon Can Farmers Store in Their Soil? Nobody’s Sure.

by Max Graham (Grist) Advocates say the long-awaited farm bill could help fix that. -- ... If America’s growers and herders made sure the carbon on their land stayed underneath their crops and their cows’ hooves, then some scientists say the planet

February 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Brief: ‘Low ROI’ Still the Top Reason Farmers Won’t Engage in Carbon Projects, Says Purdue Survey

by Jennifer Marston (Ag Funder News) - Nearly 10% of farm producers have engaged in talks about carbon capture, says the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer report. -The percentage of producers discussing carbon contracts in 2024 is consistent with survey

February 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Now Hiring: BETO Seeks to Fill Two Vacancies on the Conversion Technologies Team!

(U.S. Department of Energy) Are you looking to help enable the widespread adoption of bioenergy technologies that contribute to the decarbonization of the U.S. economy? The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is seeking individuals to join the Conversion Technologies subprogram. BETO’s Conversion

February 06, 2024 Read Full Article

Aether Fuels and GTI Energy Announce Partnership and Exclusive Licensing Deal to Accelerate Commercialization of Sustainable Fuels for Aviation and Ocean Shipping

(Aether Fuels/GTI Energy/Globe Newswire) Aether Fuels (Aether) and GTI Energy today announced a partnership and global exclusive licensing agreement to commercialize a scalable and economical solution to produce sustainable fuels from low-value and abundant waste streams. The fuels will help aviation and ocean shipping

February 05, 2024 Read Full Article

Biofuels Could Reduce Vehicle Pollutants by over 90%, New Study Finds

by Rizwan Choudhury (Interesting Engineering) The researchers are hopeful that their work can pave the way for reducing soot emissions from thermal engines, thereby addressing the associated environmental and public health concerns. -- Scientists at the University of Malaga (UMA) have participated

February 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Will Biden's EV Push Cost Him Come Election Time?

by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) Sitting on stage at the Washington Auto Show last week surrounded by the latest electric offerings from Tesla and Rolls-Royce, Rep. Roger Williams, a North Texas Republican whose family had sold cars for three generations, shook his

January 22, 2024 Read Full Article

SAF Study Finds Midwest Economy Would Be Taken to New Heights

(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Decision Innovation Solutions today released a study of the economic impact on the Midwest if the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) goal of 35 billion gallons was met by 2050. The Midwest stands to benefit greatly

January 12, 2024 Read Full Article

ZeroAvia and ScottishPower Team up to Advance Hydrogen Airport Refuelling Plans

by Michael Holder (Business Green) Companies to explore potential to provide hydrogen refuelling services at Scottish airports READ MORE Related articles ScottishPower makes hydrogen aviation pact: Partnership with ZeroAvia to explore developing green fuel at airports (ReNEWSBiz) ZeroAvia and ScottishPower to develop hydrogen supply to

January 11, 2024 Read Full Article

Roads to Removal- Geologic Storage & Transportation

(Livermore Lab Foundation) Geologic storage plays a crucial role in removing carbon from the atmosphere, offering a means of long-term storage for CO2. Building on existing comprehensive research on this topic, Roads to Removal researchers conducted a new analysis to determine

January 09, 2024 Read Full Article

Keeping Pace With Climate Regulations --- February 6, 2024 --- ONLINE

Companies are grappling with new rules related to sustainability and climate change -- emerging from the SEC as well as from California, Europe and elsewhere. We'll give a briefing on the latest and what executives are doing to prepare. Hosted by

December 18, 2023 Read Full Article

Growth Energy Voices Support for Ohio Tax Credit for Higher Biofuel Blends

(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuels trade association, submitted testimony today to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to incentivize

December 14, 2023 Read Full Article

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28

(U.S. Department of Energy) This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S.

December 12, 2023 Read Full Article

U.S. Air Force Awards $37 Million to Piasecki Aircraft Corporation to Develop Next-Generation VTOLs and Hydrogen Propulsion Technologies

(Piasecki Aircraft Corporation/Newswire) Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Investment Will Accelerate Development of ARES Tilt-Duct VTOL and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion for VTOL Applications -- Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a global leader in rotorcraft and aerial vehicles, announced today that it has been awarded

December 07, 2023 Read Full Article

Measuring, Monitoring, Reporting and Verifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions across the International Supply Chain for Natural Gas: International Working Group Joint Statement

(U.S. Department for Energy Security and Net Zero) Public announcement of International Working Group to establish a greenhouse gas supply chain emissions measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MMRV) framework for providing comparable and reliable information to natural gas market participants The UK

December 05, 2023 Read Full Article

NASCAR Cup Series Race Named Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol

(Iowa Speedway) Grandstands, camping sold out for inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway -- Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will

December 05, 2023 Read Full Article

Backup Power Solutions and Renewable Fuels: A Critical Piece of the Energy Equation --- December 14, 2023 --- ONLINE

Engine Technology Forum to Host Virtual Event Exploring Renewable Fuel Use in Backup Power Generation -- The Engine Technology Forum (ETF) will host the virtual event Backup Power Solutions and Renewable Fuels, a Critical Piece of the Energy Equation on December 14 at

November 29, 2023 Read Full Article

Carbon Intensity Chit Chat --- Tuesdays --- ONLINE

Starting Tuesday, November 28, Continuum Ag's CEO & Founder Mitchell Hora and Director of Sales Chad Scebold will answer your questions every Tuesday morning from 7:45 - 8:15 AM CST. CI Chit Chat is a weekly morning talk show that will provide

November 29, 2023 Read Full Article

‘Balance’ and ‘Harmony’ and ‘SAF’: Key Words at the 2023 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference

by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Conferences serve to present the current thoughts, activities and plans for the community involved in the focus of the event. At the 2023 Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit

November 26, 2023 Read Full Article

Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol Accelerate the Green Fuel Transition

(News Medical Life Sciences) Ingenza and Phibro Ethanol – a division of Phibro Animal Health Corporation – have joined forces to engineer a novel yeast strain that will increase yield in the commercial production of bioethanol under both challenging and conventional environmental conditions, further driving the

November 25, 2023 Read Full Article

LanzaTech CEO Dr. Jennifer Holmgren Recognized in TIME’s Inaugural TIME100 Climate List

(LanzaTech) Dr. Holmgren joins businesses and leaders lauded for their influence in driving climate action for her leadership in scaling carbon biorecycling and catalyzing a circular economy Today (November 16, 2023), TIME named Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chief Executive Officer of LanzaTech (NASDAQ: LNZA) to

November 20, 2023 Read Full Article

AFCC Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 20-22, 2024 --- National Harbor, MD

The Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this multi-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024 from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., included in the

November 17, 2023 Read Full Article

USDA-APHIS Determines that Yield10 Bioscience’s Stacked Herbicide Tolerant Camelina May Be Planted and Bred in the United States

(Yield10) -Herbicide Technology Critical to Enabling Large-Acreage Adoption of Camelina in North America -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service’s (“USDA-APHIS’s”) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (“BRS”)

November 15, 2023 Read Full Article

Novozymes Launches Quara® LowP for Renewable Diesel fFedstock Pre-treatment

(Novozymes/Yahoo! Finance) Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, marks a significant milestone in the renewable diesel and SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) industry with the launch of Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution designed to transform the feedstock pre-treatment process. As the world seeks

November 15, 2023 Read Full Article

SunGas Renewables Selected to Supply Green Methanol for New Hydrogen and E-Methanol Facility in Australia

(SunGas Renewables) The $1.4 billion green hydrogen and methanol project at Bell Bay is expected to produce 300,000 tonnes of green methane per year -- SunGas Renewables today announced it has been selected by Australian green hydrogen and methanol project developer, ABEL Energy, to

November 10, 2023 Read Full Article

H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies Unveils SoHyCal, the First Operational Green Hydrogen Plant in North America

(H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies/Newswire) Built in California’s Central Valley, H2B2’s facility is designed to produce up to three tons of green hydrogen per day, reducing carbon emissions and accelerating clean energy adoption. -- H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, Inc. (H2B2), a global vertically integrated provider of

November 09, 2023 Read Full Article

Virgin Atlantic Granted Permit for Historic 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight

by Tania Steere (Virgin) Virgin Atlantic’s historic 100% sustainable aviation fuel flight has been granted a permit to fly by the Civil Aviation Authority. Virgin Atlantic plans to fly across the Atlantic from London Heathrow to New York JFK on 28 November

November 06, 2023 Read Full Article

EIA's Next-Generation Modeling Webinar --- November 15, 2023 --- ONLINE

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) invites you to join us as we share EIA’s plans to develop a next-generation energy model, which will eventually be used to produce EIA’s long-term projections. During this webinar, we will lay

November 02, 2023 Read Full Article

Toyota Chairman Says People Are Finally Seeing the Reality about EVs

by River Davis (Wall Street Journal) Akio Toyoda’s comments come amid cooling U.S. demand and a price war with China -- Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda, when asked about electric-vehicle challenges including a recent lull in U.S. demand, said the industry was coming to

October 26, 2023 Read Full Article

Electric Vehicles Face Bumpy Road to the Back 40

by Steve Cubbage (AgWeb) There is one place in America where electric vehicles are glaringly absent — the back 40. Today, electric tractors and other farming equipment are hard to find on showroom floors, let alone in the field. The outside pressure

October 23, 2023 Read Full Article

US Says Lead Emissions from Small Piston-Engine Aircraft Pose Public Health Danger

by David Shepardson (Reuters) The U.S Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a final determination declaring that emissions from aircraft that use leaded fuel pose a danger to public health, following years of study. Commercial aircraft use jet fuel, which does not contain

October 18, 2023 Read Full Article

ETF Releases White Paper Highlighting Significant Opportunities for Bio-Based Diesel Fuel Use in Back-up Power Generation and Microgrids

(Engine Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) The Engine Technology Forum announces the release of the white paper Benefits of Renewable Bio-Based Diesel Fuels developed by Transport Energy Strategies, a leading consultancy on global transport energy issues. Renewable biobased fuels, such as biodiesel and

October 16, 2023 Read Full Article

Fossil Fuels Aren’t Going Anywhere

by David Gelles (New York Times) Exxon’s $60 billion acquisition doubles down on oil and gas. -- ... On Wednesday, Exxon Mobil signed a $60 billion deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources, a company that made its fortune through fracking. The acquisition —

October 13, 2023 Read Full Article

Topsoe and Aramco to Demonstrate Groundbreaking Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Technology

by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) • Aramco and Topsoe collaborate to demonstrate the eREACT™ technology for low-carbon hydrogen production The technology is an emerging technology that converts natural gas into low-carbon hydrogen using renewable electricity Aramco and Topsoe will build a demonstration plant at

October 13, 2023 Read Full Article

Willis Lease Finance Corporation Announces Teesworks as Site for Innovative New, Power-to-Liquid (PtL) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project

(Willis Lease Finance Corp./Globe Newswire) Partners with Tees Valley Combined Authority to Launch First PtL SAF Refinery in Northeastern England -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, together

October 12, 2023 Read Full Article

Tar Wars: FrontLine BioEnergy’s Tar-Free Gasification Force Awakens

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Sure enough, news arrives from Nevada that Frontline BioEnergy announced has achieved a breakthrough in syngas quality for biomass gasification at its new pilot facility located in Nevada, Iowa. Nevada is, if you will, to

October 11, 2023 Read Full Article

Evaluating the Promise of Carbon Capture --- October 26, 2023 --- ONLINE

Surging demand, evolving consumer expectations and a constellation of global challenges have upended the business of roaming the world. From innovations in high speed travel to the quest for extreme adventures, we take a look at the changing ways we

October 09, 2023 Read Full Article

The U.S. Department of Energy AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Sign-up DEADLINE: November 1, 2023

(Algae Foundation/U.S. Department of Energy) Registration for the AlgaePrize 2023-2025 Competition is officially open! The AlgaePrize, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and supported by the Algae Foundation, American-Made Challenges, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), challenges students to

October 06, 2023 Read Full Article

How United and Other US Airlines Lost Momentum on Sustainable Jet Fuel

by Ben Elgin (Bloomberg) Despite soaring rhetoric, American carriers are far behind their European counterparts in implementing this climate fix. -- ... Only a half-dozen companies make commercial quantities of SAF, which accounts for about 0.1% of the world’s jet-fuel supply and costs at least

October 05, 2023 Read Full Article

Diamond DA42-VI Flying with Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the First Time

(Diamond Aircraft) A Diamond DA42-VI training aircraft, powered by the Austro Engine AE300, from European Flight Academy carries out circuit of the aerodrome at Bremen airport. -- Last Monday (September 25, 2023), following extensive tests and preparations, training aircraft from the European

October 03, 2023 Read Full Article

New Engine Technology Forum Debuts

(Diesel Technology Forum/ Engine Technology Forum) New Entity Evolves from the Diesel Technology Forum -- The Board of Directors of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is pleased to announce that effective October 2, 2023, the DTF has evolved into the Engine Technology

October 03, 2023 Read Full Article

Biogas Industry Perspectives

(BioCycle Magazine) The combination of state and federal policies establishing biogas-related incentives, new technology innovations, and strong investor interest have combined to create “an exciting time of immense growth for the U.S. biogas industry,” observes Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the

September 27, 2023 Read Full Article

Ethanol Blog -- RFA Chief: EPA Science Board Using Bad Data to Question Corn Ethanol Emissions

by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the EPA's Science Advisory Board meets Thursday and Friday, the ethanol industry is continuing to push back on the board's claim that there are "minimal or no climate benefits" in using corn ethanol in

September 22, 2023 Read Full Article

Growth Energy Urges Action after Administration Officials Show Commitment to Biofuels at 2023 Advocacy Summit

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, welcomed its members from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C. last week for the 14th-annual Growth Energy Biofuels Summit—the American biofuels industry’s premier advocacy event. While in D.C., the attendees met with

September 21, 2023 Read Full Article

CycleØ Inaugurates Spain’s First Biomethane Plant with Ammonia Stripping

(CycleØ/Globe Newswire)The facilities are located in the Catalonian municipality of Vallfogona de Balaguer. CycleØ plans to have 20 biomethane plants underway or operating in Spain by the end of 2024. These facilities represent a total investment of €50 million and

September 21, 2023 Read Full Article

DOE Announces $17.2 Million to Use Carbon Dioxide for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Unconventional Reservoirs, Combined with Carbon Storage DEADLINE December 13, 2023

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up to $17.2 million to evaluate the potential for unconventional oil production through a combined process that uses captured carbon dioxide

September 20, 2023 Read Full Article

PT Pertamina Internasional Chooses Topsoe Technology at Cilacap Facility in Indonesia

by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe is selected technology provider at PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional’s (“PT KPI”) renewable fuels production units in Cilacap, Indonesia; The Cilacap refinery plans to produce 6,000 bpsd (barrels/day) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel; PT KPI is

September 19, 2023 Read Full Article

USDA to Adjust GHG Model to Help Ethanol Get Aviation Fuel Subsidy

by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $400,000 to adjust a federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions model to ensure that aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol is eligible for hefty subsidies, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

September 13, 2023 Read Full Article

Biden Administration to Delay Aviation Fuel Subsidy Guidance until December, Sources Say

by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration likely will delay until December a decision on whether to make it easier for sustainable aviation fuel made from corn-based ethanol to qualify for subsidies under the White House's

September 08, 2023 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Fuel’s Success Could Depend On New Tax Codes

by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) The fiscal future of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could depend on how the tax codes associated with crop-based biofuels are written. That was the message delivered at a recent SAF conference in Minneapolis by Todd

September 06, 2023 Read Full Article

Chevron Renewable Energy Group Breaks Ground on Lower Carbon Feedstock Expansion Project

(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) Chevron Renewable Energy Group broke ground on the expansion of its Emden, Germany biorefinery during a ceremony held on Saturday. The expansion project includes the addition of a pretreatment system at the facility, which is expected to

September 04, 2023 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Fuel from CO2 and Renewable Electricity - Topsoe REceives Funding fromn EUDP for FrontFuel-Project

(Topsoe) Topsoe announces it will lead the FrontFuel project, pioneering highly efficient Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from CO2, water, and renewable electricity; Topsoe will receive a 26.9 million DKK grant from the EUDP to fund the project. Topsoe, a global leader in

September 01, 2023 Read Full Article

Jeff McDaniel, VP of New Projects at Velocys and Will Thurmond, CEO of Emerging Markets Online Joined REenergize Last Week.

(REenergize) Jeff McDaniel shared updates to Velocys’ commercial reference project, Bayou Fuels, which will produce SAF and naphtha in Natchez, Mississippi. McDaniel said the woody biomass residues, “the parts of the pine plantation that can’t be converted into lumber, that’s what we

August 28, 2023 Read Full Article

How a Bacterial Enzyme Could Revolutionize Aviation Biofuels

by Rizwan Choudhury (Interesting Engineering) A breakthrough discovery by a team of Brazilian researchers could open up new biotechnological pathways to produce renewable hydrocarbons for aviation from different feedstocks. Scientists have found an enzyme that can replace the traditional metal-based catalysts used in

August 28, 2023 Read Full Article

RFA Blasts EPA Science Advisory Board for ‘Specious’ Report on Corn Ethanol and Carbon Emissions

(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter today to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the Renewable Fuels Association blasted EPA’s Science Advisory Board (SAB) for its recent report making “specious” and unfounded claims about corn ethanol’s impact on greenhouse gas emissions. In a

August 25, 2023 Read Full Article

Department of Energy Awards $2.5 Million to Accelerate Commercialization of Bioenergy Technologies

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) today announced $2.5 million in funding, with an industry match of $2.5 million, for four projects selected from the Base Annual Appropriations Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF). The TCF is administered

August 15, 2023 Read Full Article

Request for Information on the Progression of Clean Fuels in the Shipping Industry DEADLINE August 18, 2023

(U.S. Department of Energy) The maritime industry set a goal to transition to net-zero emission fuels by 2050. This transformation requires coordination among all aspects of the shipping supply chain including feedstock supply, alternative fuel production, ship and engine manufacturers, port

August 14, 2023 Read Full Article

Continental Testing HVO for Its Jet-A Engines

by Paul Bertorelli (AvWeb) Sensitive to aviation as a source of greenhouse gasses, Continental says it’s finishing up testing that will make HVO or hydrotreated vegetable oil a fuel option in its CD-100 series engines. There are three engines in the

August 10, 2023 Read Full Article

DE-FOA-0003156: Development of Green Shipping Corridors between the United States and the United Kingdom DEADLINE September 29, 2023

(U.S. Department of Energy) The United States (U.S.) envisions green shipping corridors as maritime routes that showcase zero- and near zero- emission lifecycle fuels and technologies with the ambition to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions across all aspects of the corridor

August 07, 2023 Read Full Article

Yield10 Bioscience Announces Positive Results in the First Field Test of Stacked Herbicide Tolerance Traits in Camelina, Supporting Large Acreage Production of Low-carbon Intensity Feedstock Oil for the Biofuel Market

(Yield10 Bioscience) Findings demonstrate a key advancement in the development of proprietary Camelina varieties tolerant to application of broadleaf weed control as well as to Group 2 soil residual herbicide chemistries; Yield10 RSR filing pending under USDA-APHIS’s SECURE Rule for stacked herbicide tolerant Camelina Yield10 Bioscience,

August 02, 2023 Read Full Article

Stellantis to Launch Hybrid Ethanol Cars in Brazil by 2024

by Leonardo Lara (Bloomberg) Automaker has prototypes combining electric, ethanol engines; New technology will respond for 60% of group’s sales by 2030 -- Stellantis NV plans to start producing its first flex-hybrid vehicles powered by ethanol and electricity in Brazil by 2024,

August 01, 2023 Read Full Article

New FAA Reauthorization Bill Would Prohibit Removing 100LL From Airports (Corrected)

by Paul Bertorelli (AvWeb) The just-passed House FAA Reauthorization Bill would prevent airports from removing 100LL or offering unleaded fuels in lieu of leaded avgas under penalty of losing airport improvement grants. If the language remains in the Senate version of

July 24, 2023 Read Full Article

GAIL, LanzaTech Enter Strategic Partnership to Explore Biorecycling Carbon Waste into Fuels and Chemicals

(LanzaTech/Yahoo!) GAIL (India) Limited, India’s largest natural gas company and LanzaTech Global, Inc., (Nasdaq: LNZA)—an innovative carbon capture and utilization (“CCU”) company that converts waste carbon into products that people use in their daily lives—have entered a partnership to explore innovative

July 20, 2023 Read Full Article

Pivot Clean Energy: Accelerating Household Transitions to Bioethanol

(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Produced by Ethanol Producer Magazine, Pivot’s Alicia ElMamouni discusses the movement to increase access to bioethanol for the billions of people currently lacking access to modern, clean household energy. Recorded live at the 2023 FEW in Omaha, Nebraska.

July 20, 2023 Read Full Article

15th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum --- September 27-29, 2023 --- Chicago, IL

The past year has featured a whirlwind of policies and projects aimed at preparing renewable fuels for the low-carbon future. The fuels industry is gearing up for a dramatic transition in the race against the growing electric vehicle market, and