by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “We’re out of time”. ... The subject was deployment vs development, whether we should go with what we have as opposed to waiting for better technology to come along. The context was the new report out from IPCC,
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Every ABLC, held each Spring in Washington, DC, reveals the zeitgeist of the renewable sustainable fuels world and bits of the bioeconomy it intesects. This year was no exception with the following Key Words
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The opening session of ABLC features the State of the Bioeconomy presentation. Here are the slides from the presentation by Digest editor & publisher Jim Lane on the evening of March 22nd covering advanced ethanol.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Digest released the rankings for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy. Out of more than 2,000 sector companies, the winners are: READ MORE
(Office of Maria Cantwell (D-WA)) Tidewater Terminal Company’s Snake River Terminal will supply cleaner fuel to Eastern WA farmers, help meet new state fuel standards, and reduce carbon footprint of wheat, barley, potato harvests U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) Maersk, the Danish container shipping major, has announced the design details of its first methanol-powered vessel. ... This is a significant milestone for the company and the industry at large as the vessel is expected to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) One of the bioeconomy’s largest public companies has an updated presentation out — all the markets, technologies, sources of revenues, trends, lines of business — launch-stage, growth-stage, maturity and end of life. The BASF team
(Indian Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) During the first Indian Oil Green Energy Summit held March 15, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., the country’s top refiner and fuel retailer, shared a wide array of sustainability endeavors poised to catalyze India’s green-energy transition. The company
(Trane Technologies) Trane Technologies has approved the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, a sustainable fossil-free alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King® global cold-chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product lines. The use of HVO
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pacific Biodiesel founders Bob and Kelly King announced March 15 they will partner for a second consecutive year with Mana‘o Radio KMNO 91.7 FM to present a benefit farm tour and festival event, this time supporting the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)Savosolar announced March 14 that the company’s subsidiary Meriaura reduced its ships’ emissions by 11.2 percent during 2022 compared to the previous year. The Finland-based shipping company has been working in the development of low-carbon sea
(Langh Ship) Earlier this year, the Finnish Shipping company Langh Ship and long-term charterer Samskip began operating their container vessel Edith with biofuel yielding positive results. After discussions between Langh Ship and the Dutch chartering Samskip on how to further reduce the
(Amazon) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) can result in as much as 90% less greenhouse gas emissions over the fuel’s life cycle when compared with diesel. In January 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) started transitioning to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Novozymes – from the last syllable you can guess at their dominance in the world of creating disruptive yields through enzyme innovation — but did you know of their increasingly strong technology in yeast? What
by Derek Vardon & Bruno Miller (Alder Fuels/Biofuels Digest) Today, we are providing a high-level technical analysis of what we are calling Alder SAF100, a new and 100% sustainable replacement for petroleum-based jet fuel. To demonstrate the viability of reaching that crucial
by Laila Kearney (Reuters) In the oldest refining town in the American West, Phillips 66 (PSX.N) is promising a greener future as it moves to halt crude-oil processing and build a massive renewable diesel plant, leading a global trend. That plan, announced in 2020,
by Wesley Wren (Autoweek) ... The Dodge Challenger is still dead. The folks at Dodge know that when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2023, its LX-platform Challenger will shuffle out of its Brampton, Ontario, factory for good. Celebrating the Challenger’s 15-year production
(Renewable Fuels Association) Months of regulatory delays by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have put Midwest drivers at risk of losing access to lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 this summer, the Renewable Fuels Association said at an EPA hearing today. RFA urged the agency to
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in communities and classrooms across the country. One day is not enough to recognize the importance of America’s Farmers to our
by Mark Pilling (Flight Global) Over the past six months, an Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, NH Industries NH90 multirole helicopter and a Eurofighter Typhoon have become the latest military aircraft to undertake test flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) The world’s largest mass microalgae biomass production facility, Chitose Carbon Capture Central (C4), which utilizes flat-panel photo-bioreactor technology, will open in April this year. According to Chitose Laboratory Corp executive officer and chief bioengineer Takanori
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With carbon capture and sequestration taking ethanol towards net-zero, a rising CCS developer is focused on working with producers that are uniquely positioned to sequester near their plant. Vault 44.01 is a company named for
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Costs for tapping offshore wind for hydrogen seen viable; North Sea-bordering countries would gain from joint plan; Local ventures would cut costs, avoid import dependency Investments of between 15 and 22 billion euros ($15.92-$23.36 billion) could buy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota’s ethanol industry contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. In 2022, the industry produced 1.34 billion gallons of ethanol, up from 1.27
by Amelia Pollard (Bloomberg Law) Ryze Renewables, a company focused on converting agricultural oils and animal fats into low-carbon fuel, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday. The firm listed as much as $500 million in both assets and liabilities in its Chapter 11
(Neste) Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Catom is a Dutch company active in the trade, distribution
(Neste) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport in Finland. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the most important tools for reducing the emissions of
(SSE Thermal) SSE Thermal is exploring options to develop two new low-carbon power stations in Ireland which would help to protect security of supply and provide flexible backup to renewable generation. Sites in Tarbert in County Kerry and at Platin in County
(Bernstein Liebhard/PR Newswire) Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Vertex Energy, Inc. ("Vertex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VTNR) between April 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022, inclusive
(Gas Liquids Engineering/PR Newswire) Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) is pleased to announce the commencement of detailed engineering on a major carbon capture and sequestration project for Marquis Carbon Capture LLC at the Marquis Industrial Complex that houses the Marquis Energy-Illinois,
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Move will see China, Russia, others collaborate with India on emerging fuel tech, energy modelling, and transition goals -- In India, while the list of alternative fuel resources includes agriculture and forest residue, municipal solid waste,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Powered by Amyris. Powerful words — the company ingredients and products are used all over the world. But how exactly does the company make “people and our planet healthier as the leading provider of clean,
(Transport Up) ZeroAvia has announced that it achieved record-breaking performance in testing of its High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) systems. Early testing of the pressurized 20kW HTPEM stack power module in ZeroAvia’s UK R&D location has demonstrated a record 2.5
(The Topsoe Team/Biofuels Digest) Some would say the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is a mega-scale challenge requiring mega-scale solutions. Not to mention a healthy dose of optimism. But this is where ultra-low carbon intensity blue hydrogen comes
(Transport Energy Strategies) UPM has been at the forefront of innovating in the advanced biofuels space. Hear from Marko Janhunen, Chair of the EU’s Advanced Biofuels Coalition on policy advancements, challenges and where this evolving industry may be heading. Marko Janhunen,
by Amy Westervelt (The Guardian) Insiders aren’t surprised as ExxonMobil, the last remaining proponent of green algae biofuel, ends research -- Algae research was central to Exxon’s green marketing campaigns for years, and frequently criticized as greenwashing rather than a genuine research effort. But
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Made from nonpetroleum sources like waste and biomass, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential to reduce aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent or more compared to fossil-derived jet fuel. The aviation industry
(Zuari Industries/Business Wire) Zuari Industries Limited (ZIL) has entered into definitive agreements with Envien International Limited of Envien Group, headquartered in Slovakia on 15 March 23 to jointly develop, construct own and operate a 150 KLPD grain-based distillery in Uttar
(Alléo Energy/Business Wire) Alléo Energy today announced a significant milestone in the production of renewable fuels. Alléo’s first commercial facility has produced renewable diesel made entirely from wood waste. This fuel has been independently tested by Intertek Testing Laboratories and is
(Air Greenland) With a historic agreement on aviation fuel made from bio-waste, Air Greenland is taking a major step in the company's ambition to fly more sustainably and at the same time become an international leader. -- In future, as
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) --Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels plants, announced today that it has completed the filing of its Class VI Carbon Sequestration Well Permit Application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
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(European Investment Bank) EIB Vice President confirms EIB support for green hydrogen engagement with President Ruto; New agreement to develop and unlock investment to produce green hydrogen using renewable energy; EIB and Kenya to identify potential green hydrogen investment projects;
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) Universal Hydrogen Announces Collaboration in Japan to Study Green Hydrogen Supply and Logistics Solutions for Japanese Airlines; Collaboration between Universal Hydrogen, Sojitz Corporation, and Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. to enable the use of hydrogen-powered aircraft by Japanese
(Missouri Soybean Association) BCM is providing a sustainable, cost savings opportunity to local fleets to fuel up with biodiesel -- To recognize and celebrate National Biodiesel Day, the Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is announcing a new County and Municipal Fleet
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) to measure, report and verify carbon intensity (CI) through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E85 flex fuel in California in 2022 surged 66 percent over 2021 and more than doubled the pre-pandemic record set in 2019, new data released by the California Air Resources Board indicate. Last year, California drivers purchased
by Sean Pratt (The Western Producer/Richmond News) Canada’s biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors will be obliterated by a new subsidy program in the United States unless the Canadian government responds in kind, say two lobby groups. ... The industry suffered a huge
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently concluded the latest round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), and once again the Renewable Fuels Association helped dozens of retailers apply for, and win, grant awards that will expand
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) EPA Administrator Michael Regan wrote to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) about the state’s application to secure primary enforcement authority. -- EPA expects to finish its review in May of Louisiana’s application to gain
byTodd Gillespie (Bloomberg) Chancellor commits funds to limit carbon-dioxide emissions; Investment competition builds as Biden draws startups to US -- Britain’s pledge to pump money into carbon capture is ramping up a bet on the fledgling technology that’s fast becoming
by Timothy P. Carney (Washington Examiner) Iowa’s ethanol industry, which exists only because of federal and state subsidies and mandates, reportedly may collapse if it cannot build massive statewide networks of pipelines for distributing and burying the carbon dioxide emitted by its ethanol
(nova-Institute) From Emission-made Shoes to Jet Fuels – Smart Innovations Make CO2 the Feedstock of the Future -- Smart innovations are helping to rewrite the story of CO2 by providing sustainable carbon sources that can successfully replace fossil carbon. Last year, the United
(Federal University of Goiás (UFG)/Microsoft Translation) On International Women's Day, the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) received good news to mark the date: the Minister of Mines and Energy and president of the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE), Alexandre Silveira, announced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bunge is in the business of trading raw agricultural commodities for domestic use, for export to world markets, a grain processor and developer of consumer products, headquartered in St. Louis. They are known for oilseed
(Airbus) This A321neo is the first Airbus single-aisle aircraft to test 100% SAF on both engines -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing
(Delta Airlines) Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Fletcher outlines the company’s bold strategy for achieving net zero-emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including scaling the sustainable fuel market, innovating for the fleet of the future, addressing single-use plastics and
(Periodico Energia (Google Translation)) The CEO of the energy company has stated that now "we are investing in a business with almost no framework", and "we need a competitive framework with the US -- The CEO of Cepsa , Maarten Wetselaar , has advanced this
(United Airlines) Viridos' technology extracts algae oil from algae for potential future production of sustainable aviation fuel; United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline1; Viridos investment is first by airline's new UAV Sustainable Flight Fund since its launch United
(JetBlue) New Purchase Agreement Demonstrates Supply Chain Investment in SAF by Shell Aviation, and Growing Demand for SAF -- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Shell Aviation today announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles
(Biofuels International) There are opportunities for Ireland in the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), according to a report by Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) and KPMG. Experts estimate that they can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared
(Scoular) armers in Kansas and Oklahoma will have access to the rapidly growing renewable fuels market after Scoular converts a facility in Goodland, Kansas, into a dual oilseed crush plant. Scoular announced today that it will recommission the former sunflower crush plant outside
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Turns out, it appears, we go through the 5 Stages of Transition, fossil economy to the new economy. But here I am not referring to technology, or development, or deployment. I am referring to people. People
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Legislation currently pending in Minnesota aims to establish a clean transportation standard that would require the state’s transportation fuels to achieve 100 percent reduction in carbon intensity (CI) by 2050. The standard would phase in with a
by Elizabeth Baker (Passenger Terminal Today) Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport in Maryland is to collect used cooking oil generated by its 50 hospitality partners, which will then be used as raw material to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or other renewable
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) To date, most carbon programs available to farmers have required a change in practice, which left many long-term users of no-till practices and cover crops on the sidelines. However, 2023 is shaping up as a turning point.
by Serafina Silaitoga (Fiji Times) Government will build an ethanol plant at Rakiraki instead of another sugar mill. The ethanol plant, Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh said would generate income for Fiji Sugar Corporation. This income, he said would become a company profit,
by Jason Jenkins (DTN Progressive Farmer) Golden fields of winter canola may become a more familiar sight across the southern United States in the future thanks to a commercial collaboration announced March 14. Corteva Agriscience, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. intend to work
by Terry L. Jones (Louisiana Illuminator/Floodlight) A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the dozens of carbon capture projects proposed around the state. Rep. Robby Carter, D-Amite, has prefiled a bill for
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed marine- and energy engineering and technology major Wärtsilä Oyj has announced that it has received its first order for carbon capture and storage-ready scrubber systems - CCS-Ready scrubbers - that will be fitted to container vessels in Asia. According
(Bioenergy International) In an open letter, associations representing the EU renewable energy and agriculture industries ask the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) to reconsider its support to the non-governmental organization Transport & Environment (T&E), which, the signatories say, has led
(Bioenergy International) Germany-headed technology major MAN Energy Solutions SE has announced that South Korean companies Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. (HSHI) and HJ Shipbuilding & Construction Co. (HJSC) have ordered seven and two MAN B&W G80ME-LGIM dual-fuel engines respectively in connection
(Projects Today) Bhairav Biofuels intends to set up a grain-based distillery unit to produce ethanol with a capacity of 130 klpd at Amradandi of Gurh Tehsil in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh. The unit will also involve setting up a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Archer-Daniels-Midland is a multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation headquartered in Chicago. The company operates 270+ plants and 420+ crop procurement locations, providing oilseed processing, refining edible oils, milling corn, rice and wheat, sourcing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... I don’t know exactly how many companies Eric McAfee has founded, it’s a little like guessing the number of jelly beans in a jar, but I can say a few words about a couple of
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association showed off its new 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Commodity Classic in Orlando last week, right down the road from where it debuted at the National Ethanol Conference the week before. The
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. ethanol exports for marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 totaled 1.45 billion gallons (Bgal), the third-largest marketing year on record, worth $4 billion. As the 2022/23 MY takes off, the Council continues to work worldwide to
by Sharon Lerner (Pro Publica) The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave a Chevron refinery the green light to create fuel from discarded plastics as part of a “climate-friendly” initiative to boost alternatives to petroleum. But, according to agency records obtained
by Timothy Puko (Washington Post) For industry executives, the president’s slower approach is evidence that pragmatism is winning out. Climate activists are less than pleased. Oil and gas industry leaders say they’ve seen a big shift in tone from the Biden
By Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Americans strongly support expanded use of lower-cost, lower-carbon renewable fuels like ethanol, want greater access to higher ethanol blends, and strongly oppose policies that remove options at the gas pump or the
by Simon Yuen (PV Tech) Growing commercial crops on solar farms could increase solar panel performance and longevity, according to a recent study conducted by Cornell University. The engineers at the university proved that solar panels mounted over vegetation had lower surface
(Diesel Technology Forum) New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies. Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It is
(Diesel Technology Forum) California’s relationship with extreme weather has been on full display this past year. As the state envisions a future of 100% fully electrified and renewable energy economy, it cannot escape the demands and realities of the moment.
by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) U.S.-based wood pellet producer Enviva Inc. announced on March 1 it has signed a new take-or-pay off-take contract with an unnamed U.S.-based bioenergy facility to provide feedstock for the production of biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel
(United Airlines) United launches first-of-its-kind consumer education campaign focused on driving awareness of the benefit of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Oscar's five decades of trash experience on full display in original video, digital, social and out-of-home content that shows how garbage can
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association Young Professionals Network is itself very young, only started in the summer of 2020, but it is growing quickly thanks to strong industry support and the dedicated sponsorship of Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits (LBDS). “We’ve always
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Several alcohol-to-jet projects, partnerships and technologies have been announced in the past 18 months. Ethanol Producer Magazine checks in on each, looking at where they stand and what they might ultimately achieve. ... Multiple airlines forged
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The five-year shelf life of U.S. tax credits for lower-carbon aviation fuel is too short to anchor development of the nascent industry, energy executives said this week in Houston. President Joe Biden’s signature Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity; First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More Choices and Fairer Prices U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary
(Idemitsu) Burnett Mary Regional Group (hereinafter “BMRG”), Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (hereinafter “Idemitsu”) and J-Oil Mills, Inc. (hereinafter “J-Oil Mills”), with the cooperation of the Queensland government in Australia, have agreed to jointly study the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
(Cepsa (Google Translation)) The project, which will be located in the 'La Rábida' Energy Park in Palos de la Frontera, will generate 1,600 jobs during its construction; Second generation (2G) biofuels will be manufactured from organic waste, such as used
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains is rapidly transforming into the biorefinery platform of the future, harnessing a potential based on the company’s extensive resources, technology and people. The transformation includes deploying patented, world-class mechanical and process technology at
(Roundtable on Sustainabilty of Biomaterials) To explore and advance Ethiopia’s capacity to produce biofuels for use as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) initiated the development of a 10-year SAF Roadmap for the country. The main purpose
by Esmarie Iannucci (Mining Weekly) The Japanese government, through its Green Innovation Fund, has committed A$2.35-billion to establish the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain (HESC) project, in Victoria. The HESC project was piloted in January of last year, and achieved a world first by demonstrating that clean liquid hydrogen can
(VoltH2 (Google Translations)) VoltH2 has received a substantial operating subsidy from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK) for the production of green hydrogen. VoltH2 receives this subsidy for its projects in Vlissingen
(IVECO Italy/AltFuels) IVECO has delivered another 15 IVECO S-WAY LNG trucks to Spezzano Trasporti, a transport and logistics company with a strong focus on the environment. The new vehicles, equipped with a 460 HP Cursor 13 engine, will be powered by
(EnviTec Biogas/AltFuels) Ohra Energie GmbH has placed a new order for which Lower Saxony-based biogas all-rounder EnviTec Biogas AG will implement its innovative gas upgrading technology as a single-stage process for the first time. “We developed this innovative approach together with
(Engie/CEVA Logistics/Sanef/AltFuels) Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), a concrete solution to decarbonize road freight transport. Mobilizing the expertise of its founding members—CEVA Logistics (part of CMA
(Biofuels International/Clariant) Carlos Rodríguez Gaya, head of product management and technical service, purification EMEA, outlines the year ahead for the company. Over the past year multiple new investment projects to produce hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) and/or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
(ePURE) Europeans continue to buy mostly cars that run on petrol, highlighting the importance of EU policies that promote the use of renewable ethanol as the most effect way to reduce emissions from these vehicles. The latest figures from ACEA, the European automobile
(Biofuels International) ePURE has hit back at claims made by Transport & Environment that Europe was wasting land the size of Ireland on biofuels. Maik Marahrens, biofuels manager at T&E, said: “Biofuels are a failed experiment. To continue to burn food
(Biofuels International) Esso has launched a limited trial of its new Esso Supreme 25% renewable diesel in the south-east of the UK. Available for customers to purchase at 20 Esso retail sites, the fuel is the first of its kind
by Allison Bergquist (Stillwater Associates) A quick Google image search of “state LCFS policy maps” results in numerous versions of a U.S. map (and sometimes Europe or Canada) with different states annotated as considering a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS).
(Carbon Capture Magazine) This week's Carbon Capture Magazine's podcast features Yvonne Lam, Head of Carbon and CCUS of Rystad Energy. Interviewed by Danielle Piekarski, Content Coordinator of Carbon Capture Magazine. LISTEN
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In India, MicroBite is seeking to revolutionize the ethanol industry by making ethanol production economically viable for smaller sugarcane mills using its small-scale, continuous batch process. Leaning on 32 patents that are currently pending and another
by Adrian H. Halili (Business World) National Power Power Corp. (Napocor) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with renewable energy company APTI Renewable Energy Corp. to identify possible renewable energy development. The state-led corporation said the tie-up would enable it to “promote and
(Times of Oman) ARA Petroleum E&P (ARA), a Zubair Corporation company specialised in the discovery and production of hydrocarbons in Oman and internationally, signed a collaboration agreement with Wakud International which will supply biodiesel fuel for ARA’s operations in Oman. The
(Eni) From today, HVOlution, the biofuel produced at Venice and Gela Eni’s bio-refineries, will be used by 150 vehicles from the Spinelli Group’s fleet -- Eni Sustainable Mobility and the Spinelli Group, a leader in the field of integrated logistics, have
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Strategic Biofuels Seeks to Further Bolster Louisiana Green Fuels Project Via US DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. The company has been invited to submit a Part II application to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Title XVII
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels is a fully integrated, nationwide leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon intensity renewable natural gas. The company’s vertical waste-to-energy model combines the upstream production and downstream marketing and distribution of RNG,
by Rob Gill (BTN Europe) Icelandair has signs a memorandum of understanding with local manufacturer IdunnH2 to take delivery of enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce carbon emissions by up to 10 per cent. The agreement will see the airline
by Lauren Smith (Business Traveler) The Australian flag carrier and aircraft manufacturer are set to begin a $200 million investment to enhance Australia's SAF industry -- Airbus and Qantas will shortly reveal which early-stage sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects will receive the first
(CSIRO) CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Boeing Australia have partnered to deliver a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Roadmap to assist in decarbonising the aviation industry, which contributes 2.5 per cent of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions. Interest and investment is rapidly
by Justine Calma (The Verge) E-fuel will probably be too expensive and inefficient for cars, but it just might work for planes. -- Porsche showed off a new pilot plant in Patagonia, Chile, last month — not one that manufactures
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) Navigator CO2 Ventures’ proposed carbon pipeline project in the U.S. Midwest is struggling to secure a site to store millions of tons of greenhouse gas it hopes to collect from the region’s ethanol plants, as residents refuse
by Jeremy Dillon (E&E News/Politico Pro) Lawmakers on a House panel found some consensus Wednesday on the operation and safety of carbon dioxide pipelines, as Congress seeks to reauthorize the agency responsible for the nation's pipeline network. The bipartisan interest at a
(UK Parliament Transport Committee) The Transport Committee has urged the Government to change its approach towards backing specific technology solutions to decarbonise the UK’s transport sector, or risk failing its targets for cutting emissions. Read the full report (HTML) Read
(Proactive Investors) Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) has said it won’t alter its net zero plans, following a report which claimed sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are not a viable solution to decarbonise air travel. “SAF remains a key part of our sustainability strategy,” a
(Targray/PR Newswire) Targray’s latest biodiesel supply points address the growing demand for renewable fuels in Oregon and neighboring states. -- Targray, a leading international supplier of renewable fuels and feedstock, has announced today the opening of two new biodiesel terminals in the state
(Turner Mason and Company/U.S. Grains Council) There is only one grade of gasoline in Nigeria, a 91 RON regular. The gasoline is generally supplied from refineries in Western Europe and tankered to Nigeria. Nigeria has eight domestic refineries, four larger
(Haropa Port (Google Translation)) With the unloading of an ethanol barge operated by the river shipowner SOGESTRAN at the river terminal of the SOGEPP depot located in the port of Gennevilliers, the entire supply chain dedicated to biofuels is gaining
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... The policy priorities for ASA differ year to year, but the excitement around biomass-based diesel and renewable diesel kicked into high gear during Commodity Classic last year. A year later, Censky (Steve Censky, American Soybean Association CEO) says soybean
by Nina Lakhni (The Guardian) Backers say hydrogen projects should be first in line for almost $26bn in US taxpayer money – but should we believe the hype? ... It’s already used for rocket fuel, but it is now being pushed
(JGC Holdings) JGC Holdings Corporation and Japan NUS (JANUS) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian natural gas sales, marketing, and distribution company Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) for joint study of sustainable domestic palm oil industry development through effective
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) The flight is the largest hydrogen fuel cell powered airplane ever to take to the skies and largest airplane to cruise principally on hydrogen Universal Hydrogen Co., this morning flew a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell
(H2LAC (Google Translation) The new company will develop projects in Central America and the Caribbean. -- In a new move to expand the development of green hydrogen and its derivatives, the British company Atome Energy recently announced an alliance with the Costa
(Bnamericas/Government of Bolivia) With the aim of consolidating the country's industrialization and gradually reducing imports of diesel, the National Government, through YPFB, the operational arm of the Nationalization of Hydrocarbons, will build the Plant of Biodiesel II and Derivatives "Heroes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aether’s biosourced MCH is currently used today in both jet fuels and ICE fuels. MCH is the carrier compound for the Chiyoda SPERA hydrogen transport & storage system. MCH is a source of Toluene. The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... It is with pleasure that the 2023 William C. Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Bioeconomy is awarded to Michael McAdams, founder and president of the Advanced Biofuels Association. At a ceremony on
(U.S. Department of Energy) Department Also Announces BioPreferred® Program “Excellence in Procurement” Award Winners for 2022 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of people and organizations working
(CapCO2 Solutions)Ethanol plants currently vent billions of tons of biogenic CO2 into the atmosphere each year -- Ethanol plants each emit an average of 260,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. This is wasteful in two ways. First, more CO2 is
(Economic Times/PTI) The government is planning to create a carry over stock of ethanol for the next year anticipating a rise in demand for E20 fuel in the country, according to a senior food ministry official. E20 fuel is a
by Roberto Samora (Reuters) ... The data confirms that Brazilian corn ethanol production, even in the face of an economic downturn during the pandemic and competition from the sugar-based alternative, grew and will continue to expand as society demands cleaner fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Wind, Hydrogen and Fuels — they have a lot of cross impact, not just in the area of eFuels. Projects like Grön Fuels in Louisiana, and Gevo’s Net Zero One in South Dakota are showing
by Guy Barnett, Minister for Energy and Renewables and Jo Palmer, Minister for Primary Industries and Water (Government of Tasmania) The Rockliff Liberal Government is continuing to forge ahead with its vision to establish Bell Bay as Australia’s first green hydrogen
by Christy Sarkis (SimpliFlying) Gregory Constantine, Co-Founder and CEO of Air Company in Conversation with Shashank Nigam -- Welcome to Season 3 of Sustainability in the Air, the world’s first podcast dedicated to sustainable aviation. Through in-depth conversations with top aviation leaders,
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Swedish hydrogen fuel cell technology and hydrogen-electric solutions developer PowerCell Sweden AB (PowerCell) has announced that it has signed an agreement with Norwegian SEAM AS, a leading systems developer and integrator of low- and zero-emission solutions
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) In this episode, host Tammy Klein will give an analysis on the top ten issues she is watching for 2023 in global transport energy policy and in the global transport energy market. It's not too
(Federal Trade Commission/Federal Register) FTC to Host Workshop on “Recyclable” Claims as Part of its Ongoing Review of the Agency’s Green Guides -- The Federal Trade Commission will host a workshop on May 23, 2023, in Washington, DC, to examine “recyclable”
by Michael Verdon (Robb Report) ... Another question is how to expand the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (which can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over conventional Jet A fuel) and bring down its price. Business-jet manufacturers
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) ...Among notable flight legs, the G700 flew from Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, to Bahrain in 12 hr., 34 min. at Mach 0.88 on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel, said Gulfstream Director of Flight
by Kevin Crowley, David Wethe and Mitchell Ferman (Bloomberg/Yahoo) ... Oil executives who in years past were rewarded for investing in gigantic, long-term energy projects are now under the gun to funnel cash to investors who are increasingly convinced that the
(Biofuels International) Air bp has announced the first sale of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from its Castellon refinery in Spain. The flight was carried out by LATAM Cargo Chile from Zaragoza, Spain to North America. “This latest announcement marks another important
(Biofuels International) Major European industry associations in the biodiesel sector are organising the 1st B+ Summit, to be held on 26, 27 and 28 April in Estoril, Portugal. The conference will bring together representatives from the European industry as well as Portuguese
by John McGarrity (Fastmarkets/Biofuels International) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is at a turning point. Aviation has long been considered one of the hardest industries to decarbonise and unlike the automotive industry, we are still years away from being able to use
(OPIS via Renewable Fuels Association/Securities and Exchange Commission) PBF Energy Inc. incurred $1.226 billion in Renewable Identification Numbers credit costs in 2022, nearly 41% more than what it paid to comply with the Renewable Fuel Standard in 2021, the refiner
by Robert Tuttle (Bloomberg) Parkland cites Inflation Reduction Act as it scraps facility; Plant near Vancouver would have produced 6,500 barrels a day -- U.S. President Joe Biden’s landmark climate bill has prompted one of Canada’s largest gas-station owners to
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Starting on March 5 the state of Arizona will allow E15 sales in the Phoenix area as part of a final rule issued by the state. The Arizona Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures Services Division
(Zemo Partnership) Today, low carbon fuels contribute a third of all carbon savings from road transport. As electrification ramps up in specific transport sectors, the long-term role and strategy for these fuels will change. During a widespread stakeholder engagement process to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In New York, celebrated energy analyst Pavel Molchanov of Raymond James, essaying the prospects of Clean Energy Fuels Corp and affirming a Market Perform rating) noted that “Clean Energy’s business model is diversifying from its
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