(Inside EPA) The Trump EPA is asking the Supreme Court to pause cases over Biden-era preemption waivers for California vehicle rules and Clean Air Act venue provisions implicated by agency denials of renewable fuel standard (RFS) compliance waivers, with the agency
by Robin Gaster (Utility Dive/Energy Today) Green hydrogen has been touted as the Swiss Army knife of clean energy. It generates no greenhouse gas emissions because it is made by applying green electricity to water to create hydrogen and oxygen. This
by Martha Blum (AgriNews) Adding sustainable aviation fuel to the list of products made from corn and soybeans may help increase profits for U.S. farmers. “Sustainable aviation fuel is produced from renewable feedstocks like corn and soybeans,” said Noelle Neef, assistant director
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Well News) Things have been taking a turn for the worse in America’s agricultural heartland, just as President Donald Trump takes office and the Senate moves to vote on his energy, environment and agriculture Cabinet
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
by Evan Berg (KIMT) One of the keynote speeches of this year's Minnesota Ag Expo focused on expanding Minnesota's growing biofuel industry and the role Minnesota farmers have to play in it. Jeff Davidman, vice president of state and local affairs for
by Toddd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Proposal to Waive Cellulosic RFS Volumes Sees Pushback From Biofuels Groups -- Although a new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce cellulosic biofuels levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard is on hold
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump has already issued executive orders to withdrawal the US from the Paris climate accord, eliminate the EV tax credit, and unleash American energy; measures that largely reverse course on the past
by Erin Schilling (Bloomberg Tax) Agency rulemaking goes quiet as Trump takes office; Clean fuel, EV charger tax credits await final rules President Donald Trump’s freezing of all pending agency rules during the first day of his administration also halted the wave of
by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global) US President Donald Trump outlined his intent to continue using emergency waivers to approve the sale of E15 fuel, leaving the US biofuels industry to keep pushing for a permanent legislative solution. In "Declaring a National Energy Emergency,"
(Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI 3rd)) Scholten and Valadao’s Bipartisan Bill Will Unlock America’s Clean Energy Future and Lower American’s Utility Bills -- Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the
by Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales (Politico Pro) A new document obtained by POLITICO lists a menu of items that Republicans are considering for cost-saving offsets for their planned package of tax cuts and other priorities. -- House Republican lawmakers are targeting
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, in one his final acts, criticized a Biden administration assessment that the country’s key biofuel law likely has had a “modest but negative” impact on the environment. -- The US Department of
(Renewable Fuels Association) In his Monday executive order declaring a national energy emergency, President Donald Trump stated that the EPA administrator, “after consultation with, and concurrence by, the Secretary of Energy, shall consider issuing emergency fuel waivers to allow the year-round sale
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Writing about newly inaugurated President Donald J. Trump's policies or concerns related to agriculture or, more specifically, to renewable fuels, including biofuels will not take long. Take a look at the text of his
by David Hallberg, Todd Sneller and Larry Pearce (Omaha World Herald) A new book by pediatrician Debra Hendrickson (“The Air They Breathe: A Pediatrician on the Frontlines of Climate Change”) and a new study from the National Academy of Sciences on
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty -- A coalition of 15 aviation stakeholders is urging U.S. congressional leaders to enhance tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In letters to Senate Majority Leader
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released the 45ZCF-GREET model. This announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit (section 45Z) released on January 10,
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The long-awaited rules would require pipeline operators to prepare for potential leaks, after a 2020 rupture sent 45 people to the hospital. The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, a
by Mitch Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) While there are many questions left to be answered by the incoming Trump administration's final rule, the United States Department of the Treasury and the IRS felt confident enough to issue short-term guidance on the
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... Companies that have relied on the biodiesel blenders tax credit, which expired at the end of 2024, were expecting to replace the blenders credit with 45Z. Now, there will continue to be a push to
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The lead Democrat on the Senate Ag Committee will be pushing for year-round E15 this year. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol all year nearly
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The cold flowing out of Washington DC in the form of 45Z tax credit guidance is matched only by the heavy Eastern snow. Fires rage in Los Angeles fueled by two wet winters, the US is
by Damian Mason (The Business of Agriculture Podcast) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops currently facing significant oversupply challenges. But will SAF truly take off? What
(U.S. Department of Treasury) Guidance will help lower transportation costs for consumers and make America a leader in decarbonizing aviation industry and heavy transport -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are releasing guidance on
by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) President Joe Biden's administration expects to release short-term guidance on clean fuel tax credits on Friday and leave final decisions to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, according to two sources familiar with the plan. With the news, biofuel
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Carbon sequestration will be used at Kern County site to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate climate change -- On December 30, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued four Underground Injection Control (UIC) Class VI well
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation about the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role of ICF, a global consulting firm, in this market. It covers the current state of the SAF market, including the impact
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural
(Inside EPA) An industry group is filing quick legal challenges to EPA’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers for California’s latest Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program and the state’s heavy truck nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards, teeing up what could be
by Jody Heemstra (DRG News) Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined bipartisan colleagues in demanding answers from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding used cooking oil imports. The lawmakers want information on the agency’s process for verifying the authenticity
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Increasing production of SAF in the U.S. will fall to the Republican-controlled Congress and the second Trump administration. -- Bizav embraces sustainable aviation fuel; More fixed-base operators are supplying blended SAF; Future production incentives are in doubt Business
by Daniel Moore (Axios Pro) The Biden administration finalized long-awaited rules on Friday on a hydrogen production tax credit that loosens some requirements on project developers while maintaining core environmental guardrails. Why it matters: The Treasury Department's 45V tax credit, established
(Inside Climate News) EPA has denied another two waiver requests from small refiners seeking compliance exemptions from renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates, less than three weeks before the transition to a second Trump administration and after federal courts last
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has notified Ford Motor Company that it must recall certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
by Zach Appel (Argus Media) A potential reformulation of gasoline in eight midcontinent states to accommodate year-round 15pc ethanol gasoline (E15) could lead to shortages in midcontinent fuel supply and an increase in retail prices in 2025. Approaching the 2025 summer driving
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 19 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to EPA, 131
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The 45Z tax credit, which offers greater subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions, is poised to kick off in January. ... Biofuels support is a less likely target for repeal than other climate policies, energy lobbyists
by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily) Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come
(Renewable Fuels Association) 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.
(Aemetis) Renewable Natural Gas production expected to increase by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, generating PTC’s under the Inflation Reduction Act starting January 1, 2025 – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused
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
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 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
(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
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
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
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
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
(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
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
(OPIS Talks Podcast) In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Megan Boutwell, president of Stillwater Associates, an energy consulting firm focused on the energy transition. Boutwell shares insights into what we might expect from the biofuels and LCFS markets
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Dec. 5 issued a proposed rule to partially waive the compliance year 2024 renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The rulemaking also proposes to extend
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) Five years after their introduction, carbon offset markets have evolved, and some have disappeared. -- Carbon offset markets caused quite the buzz in 2020 with a flurry of more than a dozen opportunities for farmers being introduced in
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The US Department of Treasury said it still plans to issue guidance before president Joe Biden leaves office next year clarifying how refiners can qualify for a new tax credit for clean fuels. The agency "anticipates issuing
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) The chairwoman of National Sorghum Producers says the group will continue to promote sorghum as an option to help meet biofuels production goals. Amy France says in terms of climate-friendly crops, sorghum ranks near the top. “As we look at
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) What you need to know about the 40A biofuels tax credit, 40B sustainable aviation fuel credit and 45Z clean fuel production credit -- Enacted in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) restructured biofuels tax credits in three
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) The President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association hopes President elect Trump moves quickly to set future Renewable Volume Obligation levels for blending ethanol and gasoline. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield the U.S. should already
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed an amicus brief in a consolidated set of court challenges to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks for Model Years 2027-2032,
(Growth Energy) On Wednesday, November 20th, Growth Energy, along with Clean Fuels Alliance America, filed a new opening brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (Case No. 20-1046) challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) failure to fully account
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (November 25, 2024) in response to a request for information from the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association urged the state agency to do more to ensure the integrity of imported used cooking oil
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 21 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. According to EPA, 130
by Maegan Vazquez (Washington Post) Rollins runs the America First Policy Institute, which has largely stayed out of the spotlight but has made numerous proposals for the second term. -- President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has picked Brooke Rollins, a former
by Coral Davenport and Jack Ewing (New York Times) Three of the nation’s largest automakers, Ford, General Motors and Stellantis, are strategizing with other car manufacturers on how to make a delicate request of President-elect Donald J. Trump: Don’t scrap the
by Jeff Stein (Washington Post) Bessent, who prevailed after an intense lobbying effort by his allies, has emerged over the past year as a trusted Trump adviser -- President-elect Donald Trump on Friday selected hedge fund executive Scott Bessent to be the next
(Office of Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07) ) Yesterday, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) and several of her colleagues on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee released a request for information from relevant stakeholders on biofuel tax policy. Public Law 117-169, enacted in 2022, made significant
by David Shepardson, Rachael Levy and Chris Kirkham (Reuters) Effort would be similar to Trump policy during first administration; Move aims to satisfy campaign promise to end EV mandate; Automakers find Biden regulations too onerous, source says - President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to target federal
by Chris Cioffi (Bloomberg Tax) House Republican tax writers are seeking comments from biofuel supply chain stakeholders as existing tax credits near expiration and Treasury guidance on a replacement credit remains outstanding. Guidance on the 45Z credit enacted in the Democrats’ 2022
by by Jarrett Renshaw, Katharine Jackson and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden aims to finalize a rule on a clean fuel tax credit before leaving office on Jan. 20, a senior White House official said on Sunday. The clean fuel
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) President-elect Donald Trump continues to announce choices for administration positions at record speed and the Renewable Fuels Association is generally pleased so far. “We’re excited about the opportunity to sit down with the new leadership in the incoming Trump administration,
by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006. The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels
by Evan Halper, Maxine Joselow, Maegan Vazquez and Josh Dawsey (Washington Post) The executive has taken a defiant approach to fighting climate change by attacking policies that call for a shift from fossil fuels. -- President-elect Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he has
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The president-elect wants to reduce the federal workforce and install loyalists at the top of agencies. That could undercut his plans to roll back regulations. -- ... EPA has a staff of more than 17,000 people
by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Greenfield Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Carbon-focused fuel and investment policies increasingly rely on LCA. Properly done, LCA spans supply chains, unifies markets, and sharpens investment opportunities for businesses and lawmakers aiming to improve environmental performance. Despite
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With myriad technologies and decarbonization strategies to explore, and a growing list of compliance and carbon credit markets to access, ethanol producers have many decisions in front of them. The various lifecycle carbon analysis models,
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 12 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget pertaining to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The title of the proposal indicates the rule would waive a
by Liz Goodwin, Dylan Wells and Marianne LeVine (Washington Post) Senate Republicans chose Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to be their new leader, rejecting an outside pressure campaign from Donald Trump’s allies to break with the establishment in the secret-ballot election,
by Kim Chipman and Tarso Veloso (Bloomberg) More than 30 trade groups across the energy, farming and transport sectors say a lack of US government guidance on tax credits is putting Americans at risk of higher fuel prices. The current
(American Energy Society/Energy Matters) From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters
by Shariq Khan (Reuters) U.S. renewable fuel credits rose to multi-month highs on Friday on increased demand from refiners trying to comply with mandates and higher prices for soyoil, surprising traders who expected Donald Trump's reelection as U.S. president to weigh on the
(Renewable Fuels Association) Veterans for Renewable Fuels (VRF) today sent a letter to Vice President-elect JD Vance, congratulating him on his election, making him aware that veterans make up 16 percent of the ethanol industry workforce and spotlighting industry policy priorities that support the
by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters) Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time -- U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Ethanol champion Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) held on to her seat in Congress in a close race last week, and after declaring victory she immediately joined Sharice Davids (D-KS) in introducing legislation to extend the Second Generation Biofuel Producer
(U.S. Department of Justice) A Florida man pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme that generated over $7 million in fraudulent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) renewable fuels credits and sought over $6 million in fraudulent tax credits connected to
by Maria Gerveni and Scott Irwin (farmdoc Daily) Renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. exploded in recent years, increasing over three billion gallons (farmdoc daily, March 8, 2023; March 29, 2023). This had a substantial impact on fats and oils feedstock markets, as
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The Inflation Reduction Act's "45Z" tax credit, starting in January, will offer greater federal subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions. The Biden administration could issue long-awaited guidance spelling out how the government will calculate carbon intensities
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers on Nov. 1 petitioned the U.S. EPA to waive a portion of the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel. In its petition, AFPM
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in yesterday’s 2024 presidential election. The following is a statement from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper: “On behalf of our nation’s ethanol industry, we congratulate Donald Trump
(Office of Nebraska Attorney General) Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers’s suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Amid significant drops or losses in income for the third quarter of 2024, three U.S. petroleum refiners who also manufacture renewable diesel provided newsworthy updates on their biofuel operations and market outlooks in recent quarterly
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, was a moderator on a panel at the recent Sustainable Aviation Futures conference in Houston on Oct 3.Titled, “Carbon Accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Favored Feedstocks,” the panel featured Shawn
by Leo Duke and Diana Leane (Carbon Capture Magazine) ... (P)olitical, business, economic, and environmental leaders agree on the need for these technologies as part of the overall mix of technologies to address climate change. ... 45Q Sets the Foundation for Commercial Deployment
by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) A US court on Friday (November 1, 2024) will weigh some novel issues that could affect enforcement of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program that sets minimum biofuel blending levels for
by Mark Heller (E&E News Greenwire) ... The future of that initiative — a climate-smart incentive that’s now part of the Conservation Reserve Program — is one of many climate-focused programs around agriculture that face an uncertain future if Donald Trump
by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire) Bill Wehrum hadn’t long been head of EPA’s air branch when he found himself back in familiar surroundings — the Washington, D.C., offices of his former law firm, speaking to an audience that included a one-time
by Jeff Melchior (Manitoba Co-operator) Voluntary country of origin labelling for beef and pork, biofuel tax credit changes, and an impending U.S. farm bill are three U.S. agriculture trends worth watching according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada—particularly as a
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50
by Sue Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Impressive 45Z tax credit incentives promise to reward ethanol producers who succeed in driving their CI below the qualifying threshold in the Inflation Reduction Act. The incentives are potentially even greater for those who
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol’s 2024 conference, themed “The Gold Standard,” featured important figures with industry impact, including representatives from Summit Carbon Solutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Held in Omaha, Nebraska, this year’s
by David Shephardson (Reuters) A senior California official said on Tuesday he expects the Environmental Protection Agency will approve the state's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The California Air Resources Board has sought a waiver from
(Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy) Two prominent biofuel groups—the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy—commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant certiorari on petitions pertaining to the administration of small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, issuing
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 129 SRE petitions are now pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 50 as of mid-September. According to EPA
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of a Carbon Management Strategy for public comment. The Strategy provides
( White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council) The WHEJAC is set forth in Executive Order 14008 to be "a Federal advisory committee that is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustice to the
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 15 held a third virtual listening session as part of its public consultation on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks. During the event, representatives of the U.S. biofuel sector advocated for flexibility in
by James Jones (QED/Biomass Magazine) ... Understandably, the entire system hinges on RINs not being logged or counted incorrectly, which many industry stakeholders have highlighted as a potential issue. A Double-Edged Sword It is for this very reason that an adjacent piece of
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Doubling in attendance from its debut in 2023, the North American SAF Conference & Expo drew over 500 industry stakeholders to discuss progress and double down on initiatives to reach the near- and long-term goals of
by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision/Biofuels Digest) The US Securities and Exchange Commission recently finalized a climate disclosure rule that has sparked intense debate across political, corporate, and environmental spheres. Initially expected to align with the stringent climate regulations of the European Union, the SEC’s
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) Do we laugh or cry when we hear the president of the American Petroleum Institute (API) say the “Cold War” between ethanol and oil is over as the two industries are
(BASF/Ethanol Producer Magazine) BASF has launched xarvio BIOENERGY, an innovative low carbon intensity crops program that lowers, tracks and documents CI levels in corn grown for ethanol biofuel production in the U.S. Xarvio BIOENERGY offers the biofuel production supply chain - growers, retail agronomists
(Office of US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)) I’m always looking for ways to grow new markets for Ohio farmers, and one industry where we see tremendous potential in Ohio is in biofuels – things like ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel and
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) The department is working to complete regulations for several tax provisions of the Democrats' climate law before the end of President Biden's term. -- The Treasury Department intends to finalize rules for the production of clean hydrogen
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) USDA received testimony Tuesday at a public consultation on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) and biofuel feedstocks urging federal agencies to embrace book-and-claim supply chain management approaches to decouple CSA carbon credits. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) LanzaTech is back in the news with a budding venture based in manufacturing single-cell protein — usually a side product — as the main product for a new set of biorefineries they have in the pipeline. Plus,
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) -- Rep. Brad Finstad visited Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) Producer Member, Greenfield Global Winnebago, on Sept 4 to see the investments being made into one of the first dry mill ethanol plants built in Minnesota and
by Annie Snider (E&E News) EPA and ADM say the leak was caused by corrosion in one of the site’s monitoring wells, which allowed liquid carbon to migrate from the underground storage reservoir into the rock formation above it. -- EPA on
by Betty Haynes (Farm Progress) ICGA says EPA’s multipollutant rule and DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule would devastate agriculture. -- The Illinois Corn Growers Association has sued U.S. EPA for its multipollutant rule and the U.S. Department of Transportation for
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy praised the introduction of new legislation that would extend the 45Z clean fuels credit, which is currently slated to expire at the end of 2027. The 45Z extension bill, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, is sponsored by Senators Roger
by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) Suit can be brought again because of recent opinion; D.C. Circuit in July vacated other agency denial decision -- Oil and gas company REH Co. on Wednesday challenged the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2019 decision to deny a Wyoming refinery exemptions
•by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) ... There are a few key reasons why guidance on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit program is taking a long time to be issued: • Complexity of the program: The 45Z credit is a new, technology-neutral credit based
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX), a California renewable fuels producer, today called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce the sale of approximately $20 million in Investment Tax Credits to an undisclosed corporate buyer. This transaction monetizes Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) Investment Tax Credits generated from the commercialization of a renewable
Electric vehicles will probably continue to get market share, but the reality is the transportation sector, whether it's light-duty vehicles or large airplanes, long-distance airplanes, liquid fuels with their very high energy densities will be essential. Liquid hydrogen is often
by Todd Neeley (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Preliminary results of a new study released by the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation on Friday show corn ethanol has the potential to achieve near-net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 and net-zero by 2050, outlining the pathways
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Biodiesel producers need to know the rules for the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit now or there will be risk of industry shutdown, biodiesel industry members of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association told the
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Seth Meyer, USDA's chief economist, explained Monday at an agricultural outlook conference in Kansas City, Missouri, that he didn't want to get too deep into the weeds, but he told the audience of agribusiness leaders
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) First-of-its-kind, free resource helps identify woody biomass feedstock requirements to enable environmental credits generation and further the commercialization of forestry waste-derived renewable fuels -- Strategic Biofuels, a renewable fuels project development company, announced the publication of its free resource,
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Allison Transmission is collaborating with global power technology provider Cummins Inc. to integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with the Allison eGen Flex electric hybrid propulsion system for the transit market. The integration will meet the EPA’s Greenhouse
by Pamela Wu (Reuters) ... Supply chains continue to mature and existing industrial infrastructure is being leveraged for SAF production. Investments in SAF have increased due to federal and state tax credits incentivizing production. Although SAF production has increased significantly, the 2024
by Emma Foehringer Merchant and Joshua Yeager (Inside Climate News and KVPR) Experts say extensive monitoring of the sites will be required to ensure safety. -- ... Proposals to build California’s first carbon storage facilities are facing key tests in the coming
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support
by Cami Koons (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Republican lawmakers opposing the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline said the Iowa Utilities Commission’s approval of the project was an attack on “God-given” Fifth Amendment rights. The remarks came from a group of nearly 40 lawmakers who
by Andres Picon, Nico Portuondo (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Congressional Review Act resolution attacks what Republicans often refer to as the administration's "EV mandate." -- House Republicans are looking to continue their assault on the Biden administration’s climate rules next
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a detailed brief submitted late Friday to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Renewable Fuels Association and 55 other parties argued that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully exceeded its statutory authority and acted arbitrarily and capriciously by
by Amrith Ramkumar and Ed Ballard (Wall Street Journal) First-of-its-kind investment gives ethanol producer in North Dakota $205 million for stashing emissions underground -- A climate technology that has struggled to get off the ground is getting a boost from a landmark
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) Biofuel groups are still pursuing a federal fix for year-round E15. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development for the Renewable Fuels Association, says yearly summer waivers are not a long-term solution. “Next
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Farmers using a new microbial nitrogen fertilizer from Pivot Bio have reduced carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by more than 932,500 metric tons since 2022. With feedstock accounting for half of the carbon intensity of a
by Bob Starkey (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) In October 2023 the Biden Administration announced a USD $7B investment in clean hydrogen production. This historic program, known as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs), selected 7 locations across the U.S. to develop clean
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Delay on 2026 RFS Volumes Release Could Draw Legal Action by Ethanol Group -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has until next week to release a proposed rulemaking for 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes or
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