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Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies.
The inclusion would mark a hard-fought victory for the ethanol industry, which has wanted year-round E15 sales as a way to boost demand for its products.
Reuters reported earlier on Tuesday that the plan was expected to make it into the bill.
The plan would also provide credits to some refiners that prove compliance with the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), which mandates that refiners blend billions of gallons of biofuels into the nation's fuel mix or buy credits from those that do, the sources said.
Those credits would be given to small refiners who had petitioned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which administers the RFS, for an exemption from the mandates during compliance years 2016-2018 but either had been denied or had an outstanding petition as of Dec. 1, 2022, one of the sources said.
The language in the provision follows a bill sponsored by U.S. Senator Deb Fischer from Nebraska, the third biggest corn-producing state.
"My bill puts an end to years of patchwork regulations and uncertainty - year-round, nationwide E15 will now be a reality," Fischer said in a statement after the funding bill text was released.
The biofuels industry welcomed the provision.
"We are very pleased to see that the long-awaited fix allowing year-round E15 is included in this package," said Geoff Cooper, president of the Renewable Fuels Association. "We remain hopeful that the continuing resolution will move swiftly through Congress and to the President’s desk for signature."
The plan also includes language that the EPA and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission would review all applicable fuel blending credits, known as RINs, and submit to Congress a report to reduce manipulation of the renewable fuel market.
Currently, sales of E15 are effectively blocked from June to September. Adding ethanol to gasoline is known to increase smog pollution in hot weather, but research has shown little difference between E15 and the more-widely available E10 blends. READ MORE
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The inclusion of the E15 language, based on a bill by US senator Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), marks a major win for ethanol producers and farm state lawmakers who have spent years lobbying to permanently allow year-round E15 sales. The bill would also provide short-term relief to some small refiners under the Renewable Fuel Standard that retired renewable identification numbers (RINs) in 2016-18 in cases when their requests for "hardship" waivers remained pending for years. The bill would return some of those RINs to the small refiners and make them eligible for compliance in future years.
E15 was historically unavailable year-round because of language in the Clean Air Act that imposes more stringent fuel volatility requirements during summer months. In president-elect Donald Trump's first term, regulators began to allow year-round E15 sales by extending a waiver available for 10pc ethanol gasoline (E10), but a federal court in 2021 struck that down. Federal regulators have issued emergency waivers retaining year-round E15 sales over the last three summers.
Enacting the stopgap funding bill would also make it unnecessary for eight states to follow through with a costly gasoline blendstock reformulation — set to begin as early as next summer — they had requested as a way to retain year-round E15 sales in the midcontinent. Oil industry groups last month petitioned EPA to delay the fuel reformulation until after the 2025 summer driving season, citing concerns about inadequate fuel supply and the prospects that a legislative fix would make required infrastructure changes unnecessary.
Ethanol groups say the E15 legislative change could pave the way for retailers to more widely offer the high-ethanol fuel blend, which is currently available at 3,400 retail stations and last summer was about 10-30¢/USG cheaper than 10pc ethanol gasoline (E10). Offering the fuel year-round would be "an early Christmas present to American drivers," ethanol industry group Growth Energy chief executive Emily Skor said. READ MORE
Excerpt from Ethanol Producer Magazine: The Renewable Fuels Association has applauded the E15 provisions of the bill. “We are very pleased to see that the long-awaited fix allowing year-round E15 is included in this package,” said Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the RFA. “This language would finally remove an outdated, red-tape regulatory barrier, and we remain hopeful that the continuing resolution will move swiftly through Congress and to the president’s desk for signature. Allowing year-round sales of E15 will benefit farmers, fuel retailers, and—most importantly—consumers seeking lower-cost, cleaner fuel options at the pump.”
“RFA thanks House leadership, the Energy and Commerce Committee leadership, and dozens of House members on both sides of the aisle who staunchly advocated for the inclusion of this long-overdue provision allowing year-round E15 nationwide,” Cooper continued. “We also thank the many bipartisan ethanol supporters in the Senate who have worked tirelessly on this issue over the past several years, and we look forward to them quickly taking up and passing the CR.”
Growth Energy is also speaking out in support of the legislation’s E15 provisions. "E15 lowers emissions, saves drivers money, and increases American energy dominance,” said Emily Skor, CEO of Growth Energy. “Giving consumers the chance to choose this fuel year-round would be an early Christmas present to American drivers, the nation's rural communities that depend on a strong renewable fuels sector, and to the environment.”
“We are grateful for the tireless work of our numerous Congressional champions to get this bill included, and that Congressional leadership has endorsed this commonsense, bipartisan, bicameral energy solution, and encourage Senators and Representatives to vote in favor of this package so that year-round E15 becomes the law of the land,” Skor continued.
While the short-term spending bill may finally allow nationwide year-round sales of E15, use of E15 fuel is not new. The fuel blend has been available for use in many non-flex fuel vehicles for more than a decade. The EPA first granted a partial waiver allowing E15 to be used in model year (MY) 2007 and newer light-duty vehicles in 2010. The agency expanded that waiver to include MY 2001 and newer vehicles the following year. The fuel blend, however, could not be sold in most markets during the summer driving season, from June 1 through Sept. 15. A June 2019 rulemaking changed that, extending the 1-psi RVP waiver to E15 and allowing the fuel to be sold during the summer driving season. The EPA’s rule was challenged by oil groups and in June 2021 the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the portion of the June 2019 related to E15, overturning the ability of most fuel retailers to sell E15 during the summer driving season. Despite the vacated rule, E15 continued to remain available during the summer 2022, 2023 and 2024 driving seasons via emergency waivers issued by the EPA.
In the absence of permanent national action on E15 availability, a coalition of Midwest governors in April 2022 petitioned the EPA to allow E15 to be sold year-round in their respective states. Following a lengthy rulemaking process, the agency in February 2024 finalized regulations that will allow E15 to be sold year-round in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin beginning in 2025.
California is currently the only state that does not allow E15 to be sold for use in non-flex fuel vehicles, but that could soon change. State agencies in 2018 kicked off the required review process to approve the use of the fuel blend. That process typically takes two to five years to complete but has faced delays. California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 25 issued a directive to the California Air Resources Board to accelerate efforts to approve E15 sales within the state to help lower gas prices without compromising environmental protections.
In addition to E15, the short-term spending package also includes a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill. READ MORE
Excerpt from Renewable Fuels Association: At an average price of $2.62 per gallon nationwide, E15 is currently selling at an 8.7% discount to E10, saving drivers an average of 26 cents with each gallon. READ MORE
Excerpt from Bloomberg: Environmental restrictions now preclude sales of the fuel containing 15% ethanol during the summer across much of the country. Without a nationwide law, refiners will face the costly problem of dealing with a two-tiered fuel system after eight Midwestern corn states were approved by federal regulators for year-round E15 sales last February.
“My bill puts an end to years of patchwork regulations and uncertainty,” said Senator Deb Fischer, a Nebraska Republican whose measure is part of the proposed funding legislation. “Not only will my bill lower gas prices and give consumers more choices, but it will also create new opportunity for American producers, who are especially hurting right now from lower prices.”
While E15 sales in the US have been steadily rising, ethanol supporters say year-round approval is crucial to future demand. Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the country’s largest corn producer, said in an interview that the switch to allow year-round sales nationwide could benefit the state by hundreds of millions of dollars.
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The American Petroleum Institute — the powerful oil lobby — united this year with farm groups to support Fischer’s E15 bill, which also preserves access to lower-ethanol blends, such as the conventional 10% variety widely available across the US.
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Most of the gasoline sold in the US contains 10% ethanol, while selling higher E15 through the summer months has been generally off limits without a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency.
The US government began to encourage the use of ethanol in the late 1970s following the oil crisis. After the 2001 terrorist attacks intensified energy security concerns, Congress established a mandate compelling ethanol and other biofuels to be mixed into the national fuel supply each year.
That set off a debate, with oil producers arguing that blending brings higher refining costs and increased prices at the gas pump. It also has spurred clashes over pollution. A federal clean air law blocks E15 sales in most of the US from June through mid-September, when summer heat boosts evaporation.
The biofuels industry has argued the summertime ban is based on flawed data, and higher gasoline-ethanol mixes are critically needed to help lower climate-harming greenhouse gases.
“E15 lowers emissions, saves drivers money, and increases American energy dominance,” said Emily Skor, CEO of ethanol lobbying group Growth Energy. “Giving consumers the chance to choose this fuel year-round would be an early Christmas present to American drivers.” READ MORE
Excerpt from DTN Progressive Farmer: In addition, the continuing resolution includes relief for small refiners from their renewable identification numbers, or RINs, obligations in the Renewable Fuel Standard for 2018. That relief is for a handful of refiners that did not qualify for small-refinery exemptions. READ MORE
Excerpt from Energy.AgWired.com: The measure also includes a provision for certain small refineries that submitted petitions for small refinery exemptions in 2016, 2017, and 2018 that would allow them to have their credits returned and would be eligible for future compliance years, similar to wording in the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act proposed in Congress. That bill was sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE).
“This will once and for all solidify President Trump’s pledge to allow the sale of year-round E15—giving America’s producers and consumers the certainty they deserve,” said Fischer. “This will put an end to years of patchwork regulations and finally make nationwide year-round E15 a reality.” READ MORE
Excerpt from Washington Post: Republicans scrapped House Speaker Mike Johnson’s bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown, as President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk joined a broad swath of the House GOP on Wednesday to condemn a compromise bill full of Democratic policy priorities.
The rebuke, which built steadily through the day and culminated with a long written statement from Trump in the late afternoon, has forced Johnson back to the drawing board on a plan to prevent a Christmastime shutdown — and maintain the support of his chaotic conference to be reelected as speaker early next year.
“Your elected representatives have heard you and now the terrible bill is dead,” Musk boasted on X, the social media site he owns, after he spent the day blasting the legislation. “The voice of the people has triumphed!”
Johnson has not outlined a backup plan, and multiple people familiar with the real-time conversations said the next step remains unclear, as leaders would need significant support from both parties — and Trump — to pass a funding extension. If Congress doesn’t extend the deadline, most federal operations would shut down at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, though the effects of a shutdown wouldn’t fully kick in until Monday. READ MORE
Excerpt from Washington Post: Hours into Musk’s campaign, Trump ordered Republicans to “GET SMART and TOUGH” or force a shutdown by walking away from a deal that the GOP’s top congressional official negotiated. The president-elect called for a CR that preserves certain items that Johnson supports — such as aid for farmers and disaster relief spending — but strips out Democratic priorities and pairs it with a suspension of the debt limit, which caps the amount the federal government can borrow to pay its bills. The current suspension is set to expire early in Trump’s term next year, under a bipartisan 2023 deal.
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Schumer (Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-New York)) told Democrats, “We have a deal with Republicans and we’re sticking with it,” according to a person familiar with the Senate leader’s message, speaking on the condition of anonymity to describe private discussions.
“House Republicans have now unilaterally decided to break a bipartisan agreement that they made. House Republicans have been ordered to shut down the government and hurt everyday Americans all across this country,” Jeffries (House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York 8th)) told reporters Wednesday night. “House Republicans will now own any harm that is visited upon the American people that results from a government shutdown, or worse; an agreement is an agreement.” READ MORE
Excerpt from DTN Progressive Farmer: House Agriculture Committee Republicans on X posted, "America's farmers aren't a political football -- they're the backbone of our nation. They feed, clothe, and fuel us every day."
House Agriculture Committee Democrats on X also posted, "President-elect Trump delivers on his promise to fight for rural America by undermining a CR that extends the farm bill and provides tens of billions of dollars to farmers struggling to stay afloat."
Without some of the provisions negotiated by Democrats, they are unlikely to back the bill. Johnson could not afford to lose any Republicans on a bill if Democrats balked at the unilateral changes.
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While people clamored on social media, farm groups keep telling their members to back the bill. The National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association cited their support for the bill. The American Farm Bureau Federation stated that its members had sent nearly 13,000 messages to lawmakers, calling on them to pass a CR with economic aid to farmers.
"Congress must pass this CR to deliver assistance to America's farmers and ranchers at a time when they need it most," said Zippy Duvall, president of AFBF. "We are respectfully asking you to vote YEA on this CR to provide that assistance and pave the way for a new five-year farm bill that will have enhanced commodity and risk management programs to help farmers mitigate their risk in the future."
Brian Kuehl, director of government affairs for Pinion Global, said the package provides needed relief and disaster aid for farmers and includes a farm-bill extension, which is also needed. The CR was "pleasantly surprising" to see the support for agriculture in the bill.
"It just seems crazy. Here's a package that's really good for farmers," Kuehl said. "And to see the whole thing put into jeopardy by a tweet is just absurd." READ MORE
Excerpt from E&E News: “We should pass a streamlined spending bill that doesn’t give [Senate Majority Leader] Chuck Schumer [D-N.Y.] and the Democrats everything they want,” Trump and Vance said in a joint statement late Wednesday afternoon. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico: Musk didn’t seem to think a government shutdown would have significant consequences for the country. He responded “YES” to a post that read, “Just close down the govt until January 20th. Defund everything. We will be fine for 33 days.” Another Musk post said a shutdown “doesn’t actually shut down critical functions.”
But while essential functions would continue during a shutdown, there are significant real-world effects: Other government employees will halt their day-to-day work and miss paychecks. While Social Security checks will go out and mail will be delivered, agency shutdowns cause massive lost productivity. A five-week shutdown from 2018 to 2019 caused the economy to lose about $3 billion, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. READ MORE
Excerpt from Associated Press: A one-year extension of federal farm programs, around $30 billion in economic relief and an agreement that would increase sales of a higher blend of ethanol, called E15, were part of a bipartisan deal that collapsed Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump and his allies denounced the overall package. But even as he rejected that deal, Trump signaled that he was at least aware of concerns in farm country, which voted heavily for him in the election.
A new House Republican version announced Thursday kept the one-year Farm Bill extension and the economic aid but dropped the ethanol provision.
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“Pulling E15 out of the bill makes absolutely no sense and is an insult to America’s farmers and renewable fuel producers,” Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said in a statement. “It’s a kick in the teeth to rural America, and we are urging members to vote ‘no’ on any package that doesn’t include this simple E15 fix.”
While the first Trump administration backed year-round sales, opposition by the oil industry, and concerns that the fuel could worsen smog during warm weather, made summertime E15 sales dependent on annual waivers during the Biden administration. The Environmental Protection Agency in February approved year-round E15 only for eight Midwestern states starting next year. That uncertainty has dissuaded many gas stations from carrying the fuel. The industry hopes year-round sales nationwide will increase its availability and support demand for corn. READ MORE
Excerpt from Politico Pro E&E Daily: In their scramble to appease Trump by rewriting a bill to prevent a partial government shutdown Friday, Republicans removed a provision to lift seasonal restrictions on 15 percent ethanol fuel. The bill failed, opening the possibility the ethanol provision could resurface in another revision.
Biofuel isn’t at the heart of the fight, but the E15 provision raised objections from some conservative lawmakers and became one of many casualties as Trump called on Republicans to rewrite the measure. The ethanol industry was left reeling.
Growth Energy, an ethanol trade group, likened the bill without E15 to a lump of coal for farmers for Christmas. READ MORE
Excerpt from Energy.AgWired.com: But the fuel remains highly popular among voters, according to a recent survey.
Recent nationwide polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association shows that 69 percent of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) to help lower fuel prices and support energy independence. Looking only at voters who expressed an opinion, more than four out of five (83 percent) support expanded access to E15.
Voters were specifically asked if they would support legislation to permanently allow E15 to be sold year-round and nationwide, like the language included in the continuing resolution bill released Tuesday by House leadership. Of those respondents with an opinion, 81 percent support adoption of the legislation.
The E15 provision was pulled from the re-crafted CR announced Thursday afternoon. READ MORE
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
Guest Opinion by Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair (New York State Energy Coalition Inc. / Empire State Energy Association Inc./Syracuse.com) There are many aspects of the scope and scale of New York’s energy system that boggle the mind. Uncertainty about where the electricity we need in the years ahead will come from shouldn’t be one of them.
However, as Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard reports, that’s our current reality (“There’s a mind-boggling gap in NY’s plan for a clean electric grid. ‘We are so far behind,’ ” Nov. 19, 2024). Despite the state’s best efforts to bolster renewable energy production, Cornell research has found that the state is behind in developing “dispatchable emissions-free resources.” It’s an assessment bolstered by the New York Independent System Operator, which once again raised red flags about “growing risks” to electric system reliability statewide.
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The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat and soybean byproducts, they can be utilized with existing infrastructure to deliver emissions benefits that shouldn’t be ignored in this moment.
Biodiesel’s lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to be up to 88% lower than those of petroleum diesel. For renewable diesel, emissions are estimated to be up to 68% lower than those of petroleum diesel.
To be sure, this isn’t a novel idea.
New York state already mandates bioheat blends for home heating fuel, with Gov. Kathy Hochul praising the deployment of biodiesel as “one of the many steps” the state must take to meet its climate targets, and that bioheat blends significantly reduce emissions, “resulting in immediate air quality and public health benefits.”
Meanwhile, New York City just transitioned its entire heavy-duty vehicle fleet to renewable diesel in an effort to avoid 162 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions annually. Erie County is following a similar path, and last April, County Executive Mark Poloncarz told the Buffalo News, “I think in the long run, you’re going to see all renewable diesel because it just makes more sense when you’re talking about carbon emissions and reducing your carbon footprint.”
Even if the state generated the megawatts to meet long-term electric demand, there is still a long way to go in building out the infrastructure for both businesses and everyday people to start making the transition.
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As the nagging gap between electrified heating and transportation goals and all-electric adoption remains, the state needs to do more to support viable options for reducing emissions now. It is not a solution to simply wait for more megawatts to be available, for costs of vehicles and infrastructure to drop, and for advancements to mitigate the challenges of difficult-to-electrify sectors.
As the governor and lawmakers prepare their 2025 energy agenda, they should heed Hochul’s own words delivered here in Syracuse just a few months ago and focus on a true “all-of-the-above” energy approach.
Increasing bioheat blend requirements, for example, would be a cost-effective option for consumers who may not yet be able to afford to switch to all-electric heating options. Similarly, a properly designed low-carbon fuel standard could help drive some electrification, while also delivering emissions reductions by promoting greater use of biofuels.
Meanwhile, state regulators should be mindful of how they implement the state’s fledgling cap-and-invest program, through which they’ve proposed treating biofuels the same as traditional fossil fuels. That would only serve to dampen their usage just as the state can ill afford it. READ MORE
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by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and four of their colleagues on Dec. 13 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding surging imports of used cooking oil (UCO), much of which comes
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Agency additionally grants waiver for low-NOx regulations for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for waivers to implement and enforce
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CoBank predicts U.S. ethanol production in 2025 will be largely unchanged from 2024 but cautions that policy uncertainty looms over administration of the Renewable Fuel Standard program, small refinery exemptions (SREs), and the impact of
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
Discover How Your Forest Can Work for You at the New York Farm Show -- Are you making the most of your land's potential? While carbon markets often focus on row crops, millions of acres of Northeast forestland hold untapped opportunities for
Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies. The inclusion would mark
by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biofuels Groups Size Up EPA Under Second Trump Administration, Seek RFS Help -- While agriculture and biofuels groups are trying to get a handle on where Lee Zeldin stands on biofuels, Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., said
by Anamta Shehzadi (Tech Bullion) As the world runs into the critical issue of climate change, sustainable transportation solutions have become an essential rather than an option. Among these possible solutions, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester) biodiesel is an advanced
(Parkland) Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help
by Shelby Bradford (The Scientist) ... In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of microbiologists demonstrated that while some bacterial species reduced bioethanol conversion, others improved its production.1 “That gives us more notes to play in terms of optimizing the process, because
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Germany’s energy company Mabanaft has concluded an agreement with compatriot shipping major Hapag-Lloyd for the supply of B30 biofuel in Hamburg. -- As disclosed, the agreement entails an initial supply of 1,000 tonnes of B30 biofuel to
by Cristel Zoebisch, Dr. Gretchen Kroh, and Mary Olive (Carbon 180) The soil beneath our feet and biomass on lands are a powerful carbon sink, second only to our oceans. Farms, forests, wetlands, and other land-based systems remove and store 25%
(Godavari Biorefineries) Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a plan to revolutionize the renewable diesel industry, focusing on combating climate change through the development of more sustainable and cost-effective biofuels. The presentation deck outlines the environmental and economic urgency for
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by federal agencies related to the Renewable
by Wes Venteicher (Politico) ... Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed Big Oil’s greed for the state’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline prices for two years. The year ahead could make his case or break it. His administration is set to decide whether to impose aggressive,
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy today filed their opening brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Environmental Protection Agency v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, Case No. 23-1229. The case seeks to overturn an opinion from the U.S. Court of
(Catalyxx) Strategic partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s advanced bio-based chemicals technology. -- Chesterfield, MO, USA – December 02, 2024 – Catalyxx Inc. (“Catalyxx”), a leader in sustainable chemistry, and Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a pioneer in renewable chemicals
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas) In California, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas announced the findings of its 2024 Renewable Natural Gas Economic Impact Analysis, underscoring the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry’s remarkable contributions to the U.S. economy. The 2024 Economic Impact
(LF Energy/PR Newswire) Aiming for 15 RNG projects to be operational by 2027, the organization also adds a VP of Commercial to its executive leadership team -- DALLAS, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LF Bioenergy, a renewable natural gas (RNG) company that partners with farmers to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation by Dr. Robert Graham, CEO of Ensyn, outlines the company’s Renewable Thermal Processing (RTP) technology and its potential for producing a range of bio-based products, including renewable heating fuels, gasoline, diesel, methanol, ethanol, and
by David Minguez, Thomas S. Christensen and Sandra Winter-Madsen (Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) The aviation industry’s push toward net-zero emissions by 2050 has placed Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the center of its decarbonization efforts. While feedstock availability remains a critical challenge, Renewable
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The Treasury Department’s rule for implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) renewable energy tax credits will incorporate new language that will provide greater benefits for operations that refine natural gas from organic waste. The announcement comes following
(Renewable Fuels Association) With certain modifications and proper implementation, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (“45Z”) could create important new market opportunities for farmers, lower fuel prices for consumers, enhance energy security, and reduce emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association wrote today in response to a
Meet the biggest buyers and suppliers at Asia's leading biomass event - The Argus Biomass Asia Conference attracts over 200 senior influential leaders for high impact networking and insights into developments shaping biomass markets in the region. This is your opportunity
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine) Addressing climate change is essential and possible, and it offers a host of benefits - from better public health to new economic opportunities. The United States has a historic opportunity to lead the way
(Liquid Wind) Liquid Wind and SAMSUNG E&A announce the entering into a collaboration agreement to accelerate the development of eFuel facilities outside of Europe, in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The partnership aims to combine each party's expertise to evaluate opportunities for collaboration in
(Profit/Pakistan Today) Company achieves International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC-EU) -- Unity Foods Limited announced its advanced progress in securing long-term contracts to export sustainable and traceable biofuel feedstock to global biofuel producers, including those focused on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The
(AZO Cleantech) In a recent study in Green Chemistry, scientists from the King's College London and Brazilian Biorenewables National Laboratory used enzymes to convert fatty acids in cooking oils into alkenes, which are essential building blocks for fuels like gasoline and diesel. The researchers
(U.K. Department for the Economy) Economy Minister Conor Murphy today launched a Call for Evidence to explore the potential use of biofuels as an alternative to home heating oil and fossil-based LPG. Biofuels specifically Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Bio-Liquefied Petroleum Gas
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently collaborated with partners in Taiwan on a test drive of motorcycles fueled by 100 percent bioethanol (E100) and E10 gasoline to prove its viability as a sustainable energy source in the transportation sector. The
(IHARA) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted area growing
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
(Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc./Globe Newswire) SEER commits to an aggressive decarbonization and carbon credit monetization program, starting with its current MV Technology solutions and its planned biocarbon production facilities both domestic and international. BROOMFIELD, CO, Dec. 12, 2024 (GLOBE
(Neste) -- BMW is sourcing Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for the initial fueling of new passenger cars produced at BMW plants in Germany. -- BMW also recently expanded its approval of the use of renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”)
(Drax) UK-based renewable energy leader Drax Group (Drax), and Pathway Energy LLC (Pathway), a carbon negative energy company, have reached heads of terms on a multi-year deal that could see Drax supply over 1 million tonnes of sustainable biomass pellets each
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck outlines a strategy for accelerating the global transition to a lower-carbon economy, focusing specifically on the production and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The presentation deck highlights the need for systemic-level changes
by Jennifer Kaplan (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) Imagine a bioeconomy where sustainability is a fundamental prerequisite. While we have made much progress on bioeconomy technology, the challenges of developing verifiably “sustainable” feedstock remains a challenge. The fact remains that to achieve the promise
by Lucas Smolcic Larson (Michigan Live) ... A proposed law introduced last year by East Lansing Democratic state Sen. Sam Singh, Senate Bill 447, would subsidize in-state purchases of the fuel for flights leaving Michigan with a tax credit of between $1.50 and
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Summit Carbon Solutions announced permits granted in Minnesota and North Dakota on Thursday. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) granted a permit for the company’s 28-mile pipeline route through Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties. In North Dakota, the company received
This edition, with revised agenda including industry trends, excellent speakers & technical insights, will take place on 11-12 June in Copenhagen. As the world accelerates its efforts towards sustainability and combating climate change, hydrogen remains the key to unlocking a greener and cleaner
The CO₂ Pipelines Summit 2025, the premier event dedicated to the construction, operation, and maintenance of CO₂ pipelines with a commitment to environmental regulations and sustainability. The global midstream industry faces economic, technical, and regulatory challenges in safely transmitting carbon dioxide.
(Biofuels International) Omnibuses from IOV Ilmenau in Germany were successfully operated and tested on pure biodiesel fatty acid methyl ester (FAME). A project initiated by AGQM Biodiesel, examined the B100 bus fleet of IOV Ilmenau with special focus on the engine oil
(Biofuels International) Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement. For all the ambitious words and targets
(Biofuels International) British haulage business Chamberlain Transport has switched its local Palletforce collections and delivery vehicles to now be fuelled by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) supplied by Certas Energy. The family-owned company is expected to reduce its annual carbon emissions by more
(Advanced Clean Tech News) Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. A slew of new emissions regulations that were adopted in the past two
IBBK’s flagship training “BIOGAS #HANDS ON” is now modular! This comprehensive course will be held every Tuesday and Thursday, giving you the flexibility to choose the modules that align most with your interests—or you can enroll in the complete course at
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) The North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation, Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Mason City, Iowa. Mason City’s BDO Zone rating for 1,400,000 bone dry tons
(University of Southern Denmark/Science X/Phys.Org) rillions of bacteria work in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, helping produce everything from beer and facial creams to biodiesel and fertilizer. The pharmaceutical industry, in particular, relies heavily on bacteria for producing substances like insulin
(CarbonQuest and Carbfix/Business Wire) CarbonQuest, a leading distributed carbon capture technology provider, and Carbfix, the world’s leading CO2 mineral storage operator, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate emissions reductions in North American “hard-to-abate” facilities by deploying distributed
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”), the carbon recycling company transforming above-ground carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein, and ArcelorMittal S.A. (NYSE: MT) (“ArcelorMittal”), the world’s leading integrated steel and mining company, today announced that ethanol from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol
(PSU Connect) This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals. -- State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have
by Debarati Bhattacharjee (Engine) While some ports offer biofuel blends, infrastructure remains limited compared to that of conventional fuels. Supply is confined to a few locations, and logistics often depend on trucks or third-party arrangements rather than dedicated facilities or barges.
(Manifold Times) ENGINE: The Week in Alt Fuels: Golden B100 window -- In the past week, ENGINE has seen delivered 100% used cooking oil methyl ester biofuel (UCOME B100) indicated way above its estimated UCOME cargo price in Singapore. Sometimes first-movers can
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide has been awarded a grant of 110 million euros from the European Innovation Fund for its ENHANCE project in the port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium, that aims to produce and distribute low-carbon and renewable hydrogen derived from ammonia.
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Unleaded 88 Now Available To More Minnesotans -- Minnesota now has over 500 stations that offer Unleaded 88, providing consumers across the state with more options to save at the pump and reduce air emissions. On Nov 29, a
by Blake Jackson (Kentucky Ag Connection) The Kentucky Corn Promotion Council (KYCPC) has funded research to investigate the potential health benefits of using higher ethanol blends in fuels. This initiative aims to address concerns about the negative health impacts of traditional fuels
by Michael Wayland (CNBC) -- Toyota Motor said Friday (November 8, 2024) that California-led electric vehicle mandates starting next year are “impossible” to meet. -- The regulations call for 35% of 2026 model-year vehicles, which will begin to be introduced next
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Boosting Regional Economic Growth and Fostering Local Business Development in Indigenous Communities -- First Indigenous Energy Services Inc., Ecostrat and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘BBB’ Rating for the Lesser
(Office of Michael Bennet (D-CO)) U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) introduced the Carbon Dioxide Removal Investment Act to establish a new production tax credit designed to jumpstart the United States’ carbon dioxide removal (CDR) industry. The tax
by Sarah Zimmerman (Agriculture Dive) A federal court overturned a 2020 rule that looked to accelerate innovation by allowing manufacturers to sidestep regulatory reviews. -- A federal court last week overturned a rule exempting genetically engineered plants from pre-market review, saying the
(Engine Technology Forum Policy Insider Blog) California’s influence on environmental and climate policy is both undeniable and increasingly controversial. A 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (gasoline) light-duty vehicles and the mandated sale of zero-emission commercial vehicles
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Oak Ridge National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) A team of scientists with two Department of Energy Bioenergy Research Centers — the Center for Bioenergy Innovation, or CBI, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation,
(px Group) Following a competitive tender process, px Group, the Teesside based infrastructure solutions business, has been awarded an operations and maintenance contract by Atlantic Fuel Supply Company (AFSC) at its fuel terminal in Foynes, Ireland, due to their experience and approach
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This one 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
(Air Transport Action Group) Aviation: Benefits Beyond Borders provides a global view of a truly global industry. Oxford Economics analysed the economic and social benefits of aviation at a national level in 85 countries, as well as 14 major regions / groups,
(Cleantech Group) SAF use for long-haul flights can eliminate 50% of sector emissions but will not be cost-effective for medium-haul, regional, or short-haul, which will benefit from hybrid and electric models -- Widespread use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could eliminate nearly
(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)) South Korea can lead the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry with its advanced recycling system and above-average waste recycling rate -- A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights
by Dave Melanson (University of Kentucky) The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) are launching a survey as part of a collaborative Biomass Feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project, which is funded by
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced that Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, took the first delivery of sustainable
(Glander International Bunkering) Glander International Bunkering together with SK Trading International arranged the successful supply of 250 metric tons of Biofuel B24 in Singapore. This collaboration marks another important step toward reducing carbon emissions in the maritime industry. The delivery was made
(Hindustan Times/MSN) Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) developed an advanced biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into cleaner biofuels using methanotrophic bacteria. The research, co-authored by Prof Debasish Das and Dr Krishna Kalyani Sahoo,
(ERR.ee) Estonian fuel retailer Olerex has been hit with a €6 million fine after once again being found to have violated Estonia's biofuel regulations, investigative weekly Eesti Ekspress wrote. The development comes just days after the Supreme Court upheld a previous penalty of
by Tom C. Doran (Agri-News) The general manager of locally-owned ethanol plant was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s Ethanol Award. Eric Mosbey, of LincolnLand Agri-Energy in Palestine, who recently served as Illinois Renewable Fuels Association president, received the honor
by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Climatewire) An important element of a forthcoming clean energy tax credit is advancing as the Biden administration runs against the clock. -- A key part of the Biden administration’s plan to connect biofuel policy to climate-smart farming
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Earlier this year, two pivotal global conferences were held: the G20 in Brazil and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Both gatherings placed significant emphasis on the topic of energy transition, highlighting the urgent need
by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Now that this drive for strategic autonomy and economic resilience is becoming even more vital, it’s clear that the European Union will have to make better use of domestic assets such as ethanol biorefineries. These
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project began by logging 3,688 miles on regular gasoline to establish a baseline mileage number in August 2021, and then our used 2019 Ford Fusion
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Gevo Inc. expects to close early this year on a deal to acquire the ethanol production and carbon capture and storage assets of Red Trail Energy LLC in Richardton, North Dakota, for $210 million. Gevo
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Yeast suppliers to the ethanol sector have steadily released new and improved products to better match the needs and wants of the industry. Using third-party yeast developers capable of selecting, testing or altering strains with
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Developing a corn hybrid traditionally takes seven to 10 years, simply because of the nature of scalability generation to generation—it takes two generations to plant just one acre, Schnable says. But the enormous database
(Maryland Energy Administration) The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is offering grants to purchase qualifying zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and heavy equipment for commercial or industrial use. This program provides grants to Maryland fleet companies, organizations, and communities to help defray the costs
(Volvo Trucks) As VGA works toward meeting it’s 2030 emissions reductions target, the group has announced that, from December 2024, all Volvo and Mack trucks built at Volvo Group Australia’s Wacol QLD factory will be filled with Hydro Treated Vegetable Oil
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue clean
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) EE North America and the Office of the Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively develop green energy sites in Oklahoma. This partnership focuses on
(RES/Biobased Diesel Daily) RES, the world’s largest independent company in renewable energy, announced Dec. 3 that it has signed a sales agreement with the independent asset manager and financial-service provider Prime Capital AG for the Alby hydrogen plant project in Ånge,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, announced the signing of four major low-carbon energy-technology deals between late November and early December. Green ammonia On Nov. 26, Topsoe said it has signed an agreement with
(Real Carbon Tech/Adkins Energy) Adkins Energy, LLC announced today a groundbreaking partnership with a global technology developer specializing in CO2 capture and conversion systems. This collaboration positions Adkins to enhance profitability of its core ethanol products, extend the operational lifespan of
(Agri-Pulse) USDA has submitted an interim final rule relating to the type of climate-smart agriculture crops used for biofuels. The rule, entitled “Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used for Biofuel Feedstocks,” was submitted Friday (December 6, 2024). No additional details
(Fastmarkets/PR Newswire) Fastmarkets and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) are excited to announce the launch of the ICE Used Cooking Oil (UCO) Gulf (Fastmarkets) Futures contract to meet growing demand and tackle complexity in the biofuel feedstock market. Today's launch provides market participants with a new risk-management
(Kansas State University/Phys.Org) Some of the more commonly known and grown oilseed crops in the U.S. have long been canola, soybeans and sunflowers, but a breakthrough by Kansas State University biochemists could lead to the cover crops pennycress and camelina also
(IHARA (Google Translation)) With an expanding market, sorghum stands out for its versatility, providing economic benefits for both farmers and Brazilian agribusiness -- Sorghum, one of the most cultivated cereals in the world, continues to gain prominence in Brazil, with the planted
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Arcadia eFuels, a company headquartered in Austin, Texas, is working to develop and operate large-scale facilities that produce eFuels like eSAF, eDiesel, and eNaphtha. They believe eFuels are a key solution for decarbonizing the energy sector
The event is focussed on bringing together all major stakeholders from across the SAF industry including offtakers, project developers, producers, feedstock providers, EPCs, technology licensors, regulators etc.. to address key issues related to getting SAF projects off the ground. Speakers include: Bruce
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) ... The EPP (European People's Party) document said the EU's 2035 ban on sales of new CO2-emitting cars "should be reversed", to ensure that sales of combustion engine cars that run on biofuels and other alternative fuels can
(Neste) Closing in on the year 2030, we are also closing in on the first major interim target when it comes to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and efforts to limit CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. Transportation must pay its share
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) The Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint venture between MMC Group and APM Terminals, has completed the first methanol bunkering operation for a Maersk dual-fuel methanol container vessel. -- The container vessel, named Antonia Maersk, is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada, called the importation of used cooking oil a “very big risk” to the canola industry, undermining what
(VietnamNet Global) Biofuels are part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. -- Vietnam has an abundance of raw materials for biofuel production which could be the key to transforming the transportation sector and moving towards sustainable growth, according to
(Fitch Solutions) • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production. Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency
by Harry Clyne, Vinicius Damazio, Suzanna Hayek, and Phillip Herring ((S&P Global) Free trade deal agreed, still to be ratified; Mid to long-term impact on European dynamics expected; Brazil to fulfil majority of duty-free ethanol quota -- The European Union and
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2024 Annual Report at an event for its members and industry stakeholders in Eagan yesterday (December 5, 2024). “As we approach the end of 2024, I’m proud to report that the
by Yackjaira Van Den Bergh (Phillips 66) Phillips 66 and United Airlines have signed an agreement under which Phillips 66 will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to United Airlines at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), helping
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