(Iberdrola) Following the successful investment agreement in Baltic Eagle in Germany, the first milestone of this alliance is a co-investment in the 1,400 megawatt (MW) East Anglia 3 offshore wind project in the UK. Today (5th December) at COP28 in Dubai, global green energy
(Masdar/PR Newswire) Masdar signs joint development agreement for 1GW wind project and battery energy storage system; UAE clean energy pioneer announces separate (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding for green hydrogen plant feasibility study in Jordan; Hashemite Kingdom has potential to become global powerhouse in domestic and global green energy
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) SK E&S, a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, has partnered with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do Government, and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Small change to RFS rules would open marine fuel markets to biodiesel and renewable diesel -- Today (December 7, 20923), Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, and the North American Renderers Association (NARA) thanked Reps. Mariannette
(Transport Topics) Alleged Rules Are ‘Surprising and Disappointing,’ Says Clean Energy CEO -- A leaked draft of Treasury Department rules for hydrogen tax credits in President Joe Biden’s climate law is drawing warnings from advocates for the fuel that they may stifle the burgeoning industry before
(U.S. Department of Energy) Deputy Secretary of Energy Turk Announces Report’s Findings at COP28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the findings of a report highlighting ways to achieve the Department’s goal of making hydrogen an affordable, abundant source
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verde Clean Fuels‘ pioneering technology ‘syngas-to-gasoline plus’ (STG+) turns waste feedstocks – namely biomass, municipal solid waste, and renewable natural gas – into gasoline or methanol. They estimate the advantage to the environment from deploying VCF renewable
by William Hallowell (Airline Routes and Ground Services) The sustainable aviation fuel industry would have to increase by 1,600 times its current size to meet the aviation sector’s 2050 net zero carbon emissions target, according to one UK-based SAF producer. James Hygate,
(Asia Food Journal (Google Translation)) Five Star, a prominent franchise platform known for its grilled and fried chicken under Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CP Foods), has entered into a collaboration with BSGF Company Limited, a joint venture of the Bangchak
by Rohit Vaid (Financial Express) ... US-based Honeywell, which among other areas also operates in aerospace, is open to investing as well as collaborating with oil refiners in India to manufacture sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), country president Ashish Modi told FE. Sustainable aviation fuel
(Hydron Energy/Canadian Biomass) North Vancouver-based Hydron Energy Inc., has received a grant from the NGIF Accelerator’s Industry Grants program. Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the INTRUPTor, to produce low cost renewable fuels such as renewable natural gas (RNG) from
(Rio Tinto/Business Wire) Rio Tinto will replace its entire fossil diesel consumption with renewable diesel at its Kennecott copper operation in Utah from 2024. Kennecott’s fleet of 90 haul trucks and all heavy machinery will begin to transition to renewable diesel in
(Repsol) - Flights from Zaragoza Airport (Spain) carried out by Atlas Air for Inditex are using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Repsol. - Atlas Air, thus, becomes the first cargo airline to use SAF regularly on its freight transport flights
by y Vinicius Damazio (Argus Media) Brazil's range of clean energy initiatives under the Fuel of the Future program's umbrella should unlock R200bn ($40bn) in financing by 2037, mines and energy minister Alexandre Silveira said at the UN Cop 28 climate summit
By Dianne Swanson (RoundupWeb.com) After American Crystal made the decision to close the Sidney Sugars beet processing plant last spring, multiple companies reached out with ideas to revive the industry. But according to Jeff Bieber, one company really stood out from the rest
(FirstPost) While speaking in today's Rajya Sabha session, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, revealed a new roadmap for India's green mobility revolution, which is based not just on EVs, but also biofuels, and alt fuels -- ... Nitin Gadkari
by John Revill (Reuters) Clariant (CLN.S) cut its full year earnings guidance on Wednesday after it said it would close its bioethanol plant in Romania and downsize its operations in Germany. The Swiss company said 120 jobs would go with the closure of the Podari
(Climate Now) ... Steve Wirtel, the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Kore Infrastructure, joined Climate Now to explain how Kore’s biomass thermal conversion (slow pyrolysis) process can be used to dispose of organic waste, sequester carbon and generate energy.
(Oil & Gas Journal) The oil and gas industry can leverage green hydrogen to drive sustainability and diversify energy sources. Dive into our comprehensive white paper that delves deep into the subject. Learn about the cost challenges, the role of digitalization,
by Katie Humphreys (AgWeb) ... In 2014, Brazil produced 10% fewer soybeans than the U.S. Now, they produce 45% more, even with the U.S. increasing production by 10% during that time. Soybean yields in South America and the U.S. are comparable. Most
(Brownfield Ag News) Zippy Duvall (president of the American Farm Bureau Federation) tells Brownfield eminent domain concerns have been driven by the green energy movement. For a state like Missouri, that means energy transmission lines and for other states, its carbon pipelines,
(Tidewater Renewables/Canadian Biomass) Tidewater Renewables’ HDRD Complex in Prince George, B.C., produced its first renewable diesel on Oct. 22 and, as of Nov. 7, has progressed to commercial operations. The facility is currently producing approximately 1,500 bbl/d of on-spec cold weather
(New Energy Blue/CISION PR Newswire) New Energy Blue, the clean-tech creator of biomass refineries that turn crop residues such as corn stalks into some of the world's lowest-carbon fuels and chemicals, announces the formation of New Energy Farmers LLC, which
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/REenergize the Gulf Coast) What’s up with the Wonder from Down Under? Licella’s Cat-HTR decarbonization platform could help customers meet their net-zero carbon commitments. How do they use water as the agent of change and turn biomass
by Jim Lane (REenergize the Gulf Coast) In Ottawa, on the sidelines of the Jeff Passmore’s SCALING UP meeting, a coalition of the willing known as the Bold Goals Action Group refined and amended a series of 37 Bold Actions that must be
By Peter Brown, VANCOUVER (The Columbian) We grow weary of the warriors for climate. We have real examples available and we do not need the watt-suckers’ fervent campaign to go from clean tailpipe to filthy pipeline campaigns. Most EVs will be
by Doug Rivers (Lee Enterprise Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... And while advances have been made in the materials handling and pretreatment of these feedstocks, commercial scale attempts produce ethanol have been met with multiple and highly visible failures measured in at least hundreds
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Biodiesel Las Americas has completed construction of its advanced biodiesel production facility in Doral, Florida. The plant is scaled to produce 7.5 million gallons of biodiesel per year from used cooking oil (UCO) generated from the
(City of New York) By Mid-2024, All 12,600+ Heavy-Duty Vehicles in City’s Fleet Will Transition to Cleaner, Renewable Diesel Transition Will Replace Up to 16 Million Gallons of Fossil Fuel Every Year -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York
(CNN Philippines) Listed D&L Industries Inc., a major player in the biodiesel industry through Chemrez, expects a strong bottom line once the Marcos administration pushes its plan to raise the biodiesel blend to 3%. “The demand will go up automatically by 50%…
(Forico) HIF Global, the world’s leading eFuels company, today (November 27, 2023) announces a Memorandum of Understanding with Forico, Tasmania’s largest private forestry manager, to support development of Australia’s first eFuels production facility. The collaboration anticipates utilisation of a site at Forico’s
(Renewables Now) The government of Brazil's Ceara state has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Grupo Jepri for the development of a green hydrogen project in the northeastern state. Specifically, the group plans to invest EUR 3.3 billion (USD 3.6bn) in
(GreenGo Energy) GreenGo Energy has filed an application to Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in Mauritania for the development of one of the world’s largest green energy parks. Megaton Moon will through a unique architecture and strategic location to the
by Bhasker Tripathi (Context) Tensions caused by a new ethanol plant in the south reveal the social and environmental challenges of India's plan for greener fuel -- India's millions of small-scale farmers face rising pressure from climate change, which is hurting harvests
(South Dakota Searchlight) ... If South Dakota’s ethanol industry does not reduce the amount of heat-trapping carbon dioxide it emits into the atmosphere, the industry’s future is grim. That’s according to two top executives of the remaining carbon-capture pipeline company hoping to
(Solarig) • The collective output will generate clean energy equivalent to 20% of the annual gas consumption in Castilla y León households. The facilities, to be built in rural areas across the provinces of León, Zamora, Salamanca, Valladolid, Burgos, and Soria, are
by Buff Lopez (Cleantech Group) ... Increased penetration of low-carbon hydrogen could play a significant role in industrial grid-load shifting and heavy-industry decarbonization. Low-carbon hydrogen (hydrogen with up to 80% carbon emissions reduction) could displace 94 Mt of grey hydrogen currently
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Amber Wave, a company affiliated with Summit Agricultural Group, on Oct. 30 launched production at its wheat protein facility in Phillipsburg, Kansas. The facility also has the capacity to produce 50 MMgy of advanced ethanol
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A feasibility study has concluded that by 2050, Ireland could generate at least €2.55 billion ($2.8bn) in revenues and create around 1,000 skilled jobs by producing its own sustainable aviation fuel. The research was led by
(Aker Carbon Capture) MAN Energy Solutions has awarded Aker Carbon Capture a feasibility study to develop a joint power-to fuel-solution. The study, which extends Aker Carbon Capture’s partnership with MAN Energy Solutions, investigates the full integration of Aker Carbon Capture’s standardized
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) “(I)f a pipeline or proposed pipeline has two-thirds of landowners along the line who have voluntarily signed easements, the company should be able to use eminent domain on the rest.” South Dakota Farm Bureau has new
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe has signed licensing and engineering agreements with Santa Maria Renewable Resources LLC (Santa Maria) to provide its HydroFlex™ and H2bridge™ technologies to produce renewable fuels; Santa Maria will build a grassroots plant to produce 3,000 barrels per day
(Clean Energy) Station to Provide a Clean, Low-Carbon Alternative and Is Part of Growing National Fueling Network for the Heavy-Duty Market -- Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced today the opening
(Growth Energy) AAA projects that more than 49 million Americans will hit the road and drive more than 50 miles from their homes for Thanksgiving this week. That’s a lot of miles traveled, and a lot of stops at the gas station to
(U.S. Grains Council) A three-person delegation recently visited India from the U.S. to search for new outlets for exports to the fifth-largest market for U.S. ethanol during the 2022/23 marketing year. The team was comprised of Mark Heckman, ethanol services director at
(Lummus/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial availability of its ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) process technology. The technology provides operators with a large-scale, commercially demonstrated solution to reduce
(Uniper) First Ammonia will produce ammonia from renewable electricity at their flagship facility in Port of Victoria, Texas; This is the first commercial-scale ammonia facility to use solid-oxide electrolyzers, which are 30% more energy efficient than conventional electrolyzers, meaning less electricity is
(Preem/PR Newswire) Preem's Board of Directors has decided to invest approximately SEK 5.5 billion to repurpose the existing refinery in Lysekil. The investment represents an important milestone on Preem's transition journey, as the company is phasing out fossil production in favour of renewable
(Cepsa) -This pioneer initiative in Spain has enabled the transport of more than 4,700 containers using renewable diesel, avoiding the emission of nearly 500 tons of CO2 -The results of the test were highly satisfactory, demonstrating optimum engine performance. Renfe, Maersk,
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The largest ethanol producer in Brazil has teamed up with a hydrogen technology company, along with others, to build what is believed to be the world’s first ethanol-to-hydrogen fueling station. Located on Brazil’s University of
by Fantástico (g1 Globo (Google Translation)) The third episode of the series "The Future of Energy" highlights that fuel is the industry's bet to reduce emissions. Brazil could become one of the largest producers of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the world. The
by Allison Lampert and Tim Hepher (Reuters) A meeting of more than 100 countries on Friday agreed to an interim goal for emissions reductions from global aviation by 2030 by using less-polluting fuels, but China, Russia and some others aired concerns
(Petrobras) Petrobras agreed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Danish company, European Energy, this Thursday (11/16), to investigate the business opportunities for developing an e-methanol plant in Brazil, on a non-binding basis. The agreement was signed in Denmark, at European Energy’s
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
by Frédéric Simon (Euractiv) EU plans to produce 35 billion cubic metres of biomethane annually by 2030 are “both unrealistic and unsustainable”, campaigners warned on Wednesday (22 November) as EU countries debate legislation to decarbonise the gas sector and promote alternatives
(Asahi Kasei) Asahi Kasei, Gentari Hydrogen Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS clean energy arm Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), and JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC) today announced the completion of a detailed feasibility study for production of up to 8,000
by Fábio Rodrigues (BiodieselBR) A partnership that began around a year ago between Binatural and Brasil Geradores (BRG) validated the use of pure biodiesel to power electric generators equipped with Volvo Penta engines – a manufacturer of high-performance engines for the naval
(Neste) Neste is partnering with two new distributors in France to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ available for the first time in the market and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel will
(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
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) The Tonawanda Seneca see the industrial development next door as a threat to the woods they depend on for game and medicines, and the failure of the company and permitting agencies to consult them as
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) The California company has defaulted on $289 million in Nevada bonds and put $500 million in financing for a facility in Indiana on hold. Meanwhile, U.S. senators don’t want tax credits financing plastics-to-jet-fuel schemes. -- Six
(IEA Bioenergy) There are major challenges to reach a climate neutral society by 2050, as expressed in IEA’s Net Zero by 2050 roadmap. Among different sectors, transport is proving to be a very difficult sector to decarbonize. It implies moving away
(International Energy Agency) Today we release two interactive data tools that allow users to explore developments related to low-emissions hydrogen projects worldwide. The data tools complement the Global Hydrogen Review 2023, published in September, and the updated hydrogen production and infrastructure projects databases,
(LS Power/PR Newswire) Newly Formed Clean Hydrogen Fuels, LLC will develop green hydrogen projects across the U.S. -- Monarch Energy, a California-based green hydrogen project developer, and LS Power, a New York-headquartered North American Power and Energy Infrastructure manager, have formed a partnership to
(GE Vernova) GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business and Next Hydrogen Solutions Inc. have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate Next Hydrogen’s electrolysis technology with Power Conversion’s power systems offerings to produce green hydrogen; Electrolysis is key to the use of
(Eneco) Eneco has submitted its planning application for the construction of the ‘Eneco Electrolyzer’, a green hydrogen production plant in Rotterdam’s Europoort industrial area. Green hydrogen is produced using electricity generated by renewable energy. Eneco is working together with Mitsubishi on
by Mitch Connor (Thaiger) Bangchak Corporation Plc, a leading energy conglomerate in Thailand, is set to launch the country’s first factory to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. The operation of the factory will start in early 2025,
By Bhasker Tripathi (Reuters) Communities fear pollution from new ethanol plants; Using rice, maize for fuel threatens food security; Climate benefits of crop-based biofuels questioned -- Over a year ago, locals were alarmed when they saw construction begin on the
(Maersk) Commercially viable long-term offtake agreement for annual volumes of 500KT to enable low carbon operations for the first 12 large methanol-enabled Maersk vessels on order. First volumes expected in 2026. -- The offtake agreement between A.P. Moller - Maersk and Chinese
(Emirates Airline) First time drop-in SAF is used on an A380 with full compatibility across the aircraft’s existing system; Cross industry collaboration brings in expertise from Airbus, Engine Alliance, Pratt & Whitney, ENOC, Neste and Virent; Landmark flight was powered by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BDNE was formed In 2019 to commercialize proprietary Biofine technology and is the exclusive Licensee of the IP Portfolio for the Northeast Region. This is a patented continuous chemical conversion process, enabling the economic production of
(Macquarie Asset Management) Macquarie Asset Management will support the growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) with an initial investment of up to €175 million in SkyNRG via the Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions (MGETS) Fund. This new investment led by Macquarie Asset
by Gabriel Gavin (Politico) An international conference this week was meant to be a European showcase for "clean hydrogen," touted as an emissions-free fuel of the future. Instead, European Hydrogen Week descended into a bitter standoff between top EU officials, industry chiefs
by Christine Mui (E&E News Energywire) A fuel cell developer aiming to build North America’s first “green” hydrogen supply network is running into financial troubles and facing skepticism from Wall Street analysts, dealing a setback to a technology at the center
by Timothy J. Killeen (Mongabay) ... The spikes in commodity prices in the first decade of the twenty-first century coincided with a global boom in biofuels. The interest in biofuels was motivated allegedly by a concern for global warming but other,
by Ivy Yin, Samyak Pandey, Oceana Zhou, Daisy Xu (S&P Global) Big biodiesel exporter, weak domestic demand; Government calls for demos to build home demand; Loans, carbon profits 'not enough to drive demand' -- China is to accelerate development of biodiesel demonstration projects and
by Treena Hein (Seed World) As demand rises for biofuels, plant breeders are working hard to increase biofuel feedstocks’ productivity and biofuel’s sustainability. -- ... (I)nfrastructure development and plant breeders’ efforts during the past decade have put biofuels on the map in
(Shell) Shell and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) signed a long-term agreement to blend sustainable aviation fuel on all aircraft fuelled at the airport, starting in 2024. On top of the European blending mandate of 6%, the airport will accelerate its
(C2X) The first plant will be located in the Port of Huelva Service Area. -- C2X, a company aiming to establish large-scale green methanol production for multiple industries, has taken an important step towards the development of their second production site. After signing
(Neste) Neste and Hightowers Petroleum, a leading wholesale fuel supplier serving customers in the Midwest region in the U.S., have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ – the first TOP TIER™ certified renewable diesel fuel certified for its high quality. This partnership
by Emma Penrod (Utility Dive) The company will use both solar and biogas to power its SoHyCal facility but says that state incentives make biogas the more cost-effective source for powering the electrolysis process. H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, an international, vertically integrated producer
(Saffire Renewables/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Conestoga Energy and SAFFiRE Renewables LLC announced today their agreement for Conestoga to host SAFFiRE’s cellulosic ethanol pilot plant at Conestoga’s Arkalon Energy ethanol facility in Liberal, Kansas. The SAFFiRE pilot project aims to validate and demonstrate
(BioCycle Magazine) HomeBiogas, a manufacturer of small-scale, on-site biogas systems, announced an agreement with SKG Sangha, a nonprofit organization working in the energy, sustainable farming, waste management and climate change fields, to install over 7,000 HomeBiogas systems with dairy farmers in
by Phillip Herring and Melvin Lee (S&P Global) D4 RINs drop 53.4% in 2023; D4 biomass-based biodiesel production surpasses RVO mandate; BOHO near 2023 lows -- US D4 Renewable Identification Numbers have plummeted 53.4% in 2023 while helping to meet the renewable volume obligation
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on Monday to address concerns identified by state regulators. “This voluntary action does not impact our commitment to the project and its
(Pro Farmer/AgWeb) POET, a biofuel maker, expressed concerns that the Biden administration's decision on tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could lead them to withdraw from the SAF market. The company has received significant interest in developing low-carbon projects with
by Jefferson Dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Grand Hyatt Hotel in São Paulo, Brazil, hosted the 23rd DATAGRO Conference from October 23rd to 24th. This event brought together several leaders from sugar and ethanol sectors, from the host
by Padraic Halpin (Reuters) Neste (NESTE.HE) could have excess sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production capacity by 2028 and requires more certainty about long-term demand to justify investment after that point, a senior executive at the refiner said on Monday. Neste aims to ramp up
(AFRY) Origin by Ocean and AFRY have entered a collaborative engineering collaboration to plan an industrial-scale biorefinery for processing bio-based seaweed products in Finland. The conceptual study phases aim to define production concepts and the steps required to construct a biorefinery.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This past week Shrijant Rathi, executive director for Praj Americas, returned to the Digest stage for this fascinating deep-dive into new technologies that open up opportunities for ethanol producers through retrofit, bolt-ons or add-on technologies that
(Cepsa) An immediate solution to promote the decarbonization of road transport -- This biofuel is now available at a service station in Madrid, and the company has also started to supply it directly at the facilities of several customers Cepsa is working to
by Hillel Aron (Courthouse News Service) AltAir Paramount wants to expand its biofuel refinery. Environmental justice groups say the project would increase pollution of the surrounding residential neighborhood. -- A Superior Court judge on Friday said he was likely to halt the
by Saoimanu Sope (Farm Progress/Western Farm Press) Digesters can break down manure and produce methane. California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare
(REenergize! the Gulf Coast) This week, our special guests were two popular veterans of the ABLC stage.... Later in the hour, Mike Darcy, CEO of DG Fuels was with us, we’ll look at their outstanding upcoming $4.2B SAF project in Saint James
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada’s biofuel and oilseed sectors will be closely scrutinizing the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement. They hope the Nov. 21 statement provides some indication how Ottawa is going to respond to biofuel incentives contained in the
(LanzaJet) Project Speedbird – a partnership between LanzaJet, British Airways, and Nova Pangaea Technologies – has secured a total of $11.2M (£9 million) from the Government's Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition. Project Speedbird – a joint partnership between LanzaJet, British Airways (BA), and
(General Dynamics/PR Newswire) Data Collected During This Mission Will Advance Industry Toward Net-Zero Goals -- Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the successful completion of the world's first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Accomplished on November 19, the flight took place
by Allan Odhiambo (Business Daily) The International Finance Corporation(IFC) is set to invest Sh31.96 billion ($210 million) in an agribusiness project by Italian firm, Eni Kenya. The IFC said the investment in the form of a senior loan will support capital requirements
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office’s Systems Development & Integration Program is overseen by Jesse Adams, who gave this overview of the US program, projects underway, targets, milestones ahead and more, at the
(AgWeb/Pro Farmer) The boom in renewable diesel was expected to wipe out biodiesel producers, but they were more profitable than thought and biodiesel production has remained robust. A FarmDoc by University of Illinois Ag Economist Scott Irwin says, “The renewable diesel boom in
((Willis Lease Finance Corp./Yahoo!/Globe Newswire) Funding to Support Planned Development of New Power-to-Liquid (PtL) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Refinery at Teesworks in Northeastern England -- Willis Lease Finance Corporation (NASDAQ: WLFC) (“WLFC”), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider
(Hydron Energy) Hydron Energy Inc., the cleaner fuel company that is commercializing the INTRUPTor™, a revolutionary gas upgrading solution, announced today it has received a grant from the Natural Gas Innovation Fund (NGIF). Hydron has developed a first-of-a-kind gas upgrader, the
(EE North America/Globe Newswire) A biogas upgrading facility that transforms biogas from agricultural waste to biomethane has been installed by Ammongas in the state of New York -- Ammongas, a part of European Energy, is pleased to announce the successful installation of
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Annual Merit Review and Peer Evaluation Meeting provides an opportunity for peer evaluation of the projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Program. An opening plenary session highlights activities in the participating
(RWE) RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, a subsidiary of Korea's prestigious Hyundai Motor Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate in the field of offshore wind and green
(Energy Global) Lhyfe has expanded its UK operation to Sheffield, South Yorkshire with the aim of accelerating the roll-out of the environmentally friendly gas across the region. The France-based multinational opened the office to identify opportunities to deploy production facilities to
(Office of U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)) This week, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for working families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Actwould increase funding for grants to support
by Robert A. Dagle, Austin D. Winkelman, Karthikeyan K. Ramasamy, Vanessa Lebarbier Dagle, and Robert S. Weber (Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research) Three factors, (i) the ethanol “blend wall”, which limits its market as a transportation fuel, (ii) advances in production efficiency,
by Kasun Illankoon (Construction Business News) Dubai-based Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions and Energy Recruitment Solutions, is in the driving seat when it comes to environmental sustainability, saving up to 200,000kg of CO2e a year by
(Republic Services/PR Newswire) EVENSOL LLC, a renewable energy project developer focusing on biogas and methane mitigation, announces that it has developed two renewable natural gas ("RNG") facilities in North Carolina that are now operational. The Foothills Renewables Project in Caldwell County, NC, and the
(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
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Tidewater Renewables on Nov. 9 confirmed that its 3,000-barrel-per-day (45.99 MMgy) renewable diesel complex located at its refinery in Prince George, British Columbia, produced its first renewable diesel on Oct. 22 and as of Nov.
(Sustane Technologies/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Sustane Technologies announced Payless Fuels as the first customer for its waste-plastic-derived fuel, a major milestone. By processing plastic that would otherwise have gone to the landfill, Sustane is making a market-grade fuel that can replace traditional fuel
by Marie Church (Canadian Biomass Magazine) ... The global bioeconomy is rapidly progressing and while Canada has seen some bright advancements, there are glaring gaps to fill if we want to be among the front runners. Scaling Up, an annual bioeconomy
(EverGen Infrastructure Corp./Canadian Biomass Magazine) EverGen Infrastructure Corp. announced the signing of a 10-year offtake agreement with Irving Oil Limited for the supply of renewable natural gas (RNG) produced at the Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. facility (GrowTEC). The agreement provides
(Italgas (Google Translation)) The commitment, signed in the presence of Deputy Minister Gava, aims to encourage the construction of new plants, the conversion of those currently producing biogas and the connection to gas distribution networks -- National Confederation Coldiretti , the main organization
by Shlok Talati (CBC News) Open house was also a part of the Ministry of Environment’s public consultation requirement -- A 3D model of Saskatchewan's first renewable diesel plant was on display in North Regina on Tuesday. Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL), in partnership with
(Boeing) - Zero Petroleum’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology will be tested in the UK; - Agreement follows recent Boeing SAF collaborations in the UAE, Japan, Ireland, Ethiopia and Brazil -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Zero Petroleum (“Zero”) today announced a collaboration for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/REenergize! the Gulf Coast) The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot and Hydrogen Hubs programs are presented here by Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office Chief Scientist Eric Miller — Hydrogen Hub award announces, Shot targets, milestones ahead and
by Jim Lane/Praj (REenergize! the Gulf Coast) In an era defined by environmental concerns and the urgent need to transition towards renewable energy sources, ethanol has emerged as a key contender in shaping the future of sustainable energy. Its multifaceted role
by Tom Buis (The Messenger) In the coming decades, American agriculture could lead the low-carbon revolution in the United States thanks to technologies available today, including carbon capture and storage (CCS). By reducing the industry’s carbon intensity, American farmers and
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. expects to secure the authority to construct air permit for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel project in early 2024, according to comments made by Chairman and CEO Eric McAfee
by Brittany Hardaway (WREX) ... We're getting an inside look into the ethanol industry at Adkins Energy in Lena, Illinois. Plant producers explain how a grain of corn is fueling the U.S. economy. "We take corn in from local farmers, we end up
by Timothy Eggert (FarmWeek) Illinois Farm Bureau’s policy book may feature expanded positions on biofuels and renewable energy, after the Resolutions Committee on Nov. 8 advanced a set of proposals for final consideration at Annual Meeting. Topping the list of submittals approved by
by Geoff Cooper (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Renewable Fuels Association) Helen Keller said it best: “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Over the past four decades, the U.S. ethanol industry has achieved numerous victories on the policy and
(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
by Poppy Clements (Hydrocarbon Engineering) Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d'Ivoire, ANADER and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d'Ivoire. The pilot aims to dramatically reduce emissions from public transport and create
(Ceres/Electric Energy Online) First-of-a-kind 1-MW scale electrolyser demonstrator in final stages of commissioning; Delivers green hydrogen at <40kWh/kg, up to 25% more efficiently than incumbent technologies; Improvements in performance and cost of next generation technology lays foundation for scale up Ceres, a global leader
by Laleye Dipo (This Day Live) The Niger State Government is to set up an Ethanol plant and has already signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) for the realisation of the project. To also ensure the
(Novozymes) 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
(Bnamericas) The Uruguayan energy ministry has published the country’s definitive 2040 green hydrogen roadmap. A draft had been put out to public consultation over a year ago. Officials estimate that a hydrogen and derivatives industry could generate U$1.9bn in revenue a year by 2040 and more
(Black & Veatch/Business Wire) Augustus Global Investment engaged Black & Veatch to conduct a study - found to be technically and economically feasible - on green hydrogen generation for its USD 500 million project in Indonesia’s Aceh province -- -Black & Veatch,
(Tree Enegy Solutions) Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a global green energy company leading the way in the production of e-NG (electric natural gas derived from green hydrogen, widely referred to as e-methane in Japan), and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Gas),
(Biofuels International) ... ValueSkies is a Colombian development company focused on the structuring and implementation of projects to produce SAF, renewable diesel, green chemistry, and second-generation pellets with a high social and environmental impact. The company’s approach is to produce drop-in low-carbon
(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
(Petrobras) Test Unveils Pioneering Advancements in Biorefining on a Global Scale -- The Riograndense Petroleum Refinery (RPR) has accomplished a historic achievement by successfully processing 100% soybean oil in a Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Unit at the Refinery. This milestone was made
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IRA, everyone has heard about it — what does it mean? The IRA has been billed as the largest clean energy infrastructure investment in United States history. It allotted $370B to the development and promotion of
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today announced the launch of Veterans for Renewable Fuels, a new initiative designed specifically for military veterans and immediate family members working in the U.S. ethanol industry. The purpose of the VRF is to recognize
(Biofuels International) ... Cargill has supplied RSPO-certified palm oil since 2005, and in December 2020, converted its Charlotte, North Carolina refinery to 100% segregated palm oil. With this latest move, by January 2024, all customers buying palm oil from one of
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Phillips 66 on Oct. 27 confirmed the renewables conversion of its refinery in Rodeo, California, is progressing on schedule with startup expected during the first quarter of 2024. Once fully operational, the facility will have the
(Vision RNG/WIN Waste Innovations/Business Wire) Collaboration will offset fossil fuels, seek to reduce more than 120,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and help fulfill the growing demand for renewable fuel; Projects will help bolster local employment with new construction jobs and
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. processed a record volume of renewable feedstock at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma during the fourth quarter. The facility’s feedstock pretreatment unit is nearing mechanical completion and CVR is continuing to evaluate the
(Transport & Enviroment) Including biofuels and e-fuels in road transport would reduce available volumes for hard-to-decarbonise sectors. -- The EU climate targets will slash demand for oil and gas. As a result, fuel suppliers are investing in e-fuels and biofuels to replace
(Wärtsilä) Technology group Wärtsilä has engineered, delivered, and installed the biogas upgrading solution to a new biogas 17 tons per day liquefaction plant in Hjørring, Denmark. The contract was awarded to Wärtsilä in 2022, and the official start-up took place in
(Vision RNG/Business Wire) Vision RNG and Meridian Waste celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the State of Missouri’s first Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plant at Meridian’s Eagle Ridge Landfill in Bowling Green, Missouri. This marks the
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Clean fuel fiscal measures will support $10-15 billion in new investment and reduce the cost of clean fuels for Canadian consumers -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) released today its fiscal recommendations to attract $10-15 billion of new clean fuel capital
(Chevron Lummus Global/PR Newswire) Unique retrofit design delivers exceptional diesel fuel yields -- Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) today announced the completion and successful startup of an ISOTERRA unit as part of Chevron's renewable fuel conversion project at their El Segundo Refinery
by J.P. Carroll (Bio.News)... On November 2, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) hosted a webinar as part of its Climate Policy Innovation Series, “Fueling the Energy Transition.” Moderated by John Torres, BIO’s Director of Federal Government Relations for Agriculture & Environment,
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, today (November 1, 2023) urged regulators in Washington state to clarify their definition of “biofuels” under the state’s Cap-and-Invest program in a way that allows them to “maximize the use of
(Office of Connecticut State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108)) The John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant in Danbury is turning fats, oil, and grease (FOG) collected at restaurants for disposal into biodiesel fuel. State Representatives Patrick Callahan (R-108) and Rachel Chaleski (R-138) recently toured the
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