by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) It has been just one year since the formation of a partnership to create what is the nation's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel value chain in Minnesota, and a Delta Airlines representative said on Monday
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The Deputy Secretary at USDA says U.S. farmers must be treated fairly as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market is developed. Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield Brazil has an unfair advantage accessing the new SAF market in
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent today (September 17, 2024) to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the Renewable Fuels Association asked for an update on the agency’s investigation of certain biofuel feedstock imports and urged the adoption of more
(Thunder Said Energy) This data-file provides an overview of the 3.5Mbpd global biofuels industry, across its main components: corn ethanol, sugarcane ethanol, vegetable oils, palm oil, waste oils (renewable diesel), cellulosic biomass, algal biofuels, biogas and landfill gas. For each biofuel technology,
(Chemical Industry Digest) Engineers India Ltd (EIL) is actively exploring opportunities in the renewable energy sector and is currently in discussions with green energy developers to design and build offshore wind infrastructure in India. Chairperson and Managing Director Vartika Shukla announced that
(WATT Poultry) The mission aimed to foster collaboration that could unlock significant market opportunities. -- Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the U.S. ethanol industry embarked on an exploratory mission to China aimed at gaining critical insights into the country's ethanol market
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $12 million in funding to support the advancement of integrated biorefinery technologies to decarbonize the transportation and industrial sector. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries, will
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (September 11, 2024), an interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT’s) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge: Metrics Dashboard Fact Sheet. USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack made
Join Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Association in-person for a hands-on tour, demonstration and presentations at the Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) headquarters at 4250 Independence Drive, Schnecksville (Route 309 North of Route 22 near Allentown). You must preregister to attend this event. Following the groundwork
(The Hindu Business Line) ISMA’s initiative will support India’s target of achieving a 1% SAF blend with Aviation Turbine Fuel by 2027 and 5% by 2030 under ICAO’s CORSIA mandates -- The Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Thursday announced that
by Ricardo Hernandez (Nebraska TV) ... "We had an 18% increase across Nebraska for sorghum," explainedKristine Dvoracek-Jameson Executive Director at Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board and Nebraska Sorghum Producers Association. Sorghum is growing throughout the state, with about 400,000 acres being grown this
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Christopher Vondracek (Minnesota Star Tribune) The day a farmer might look up from a field and see an airplane powered by corn ethanol is coming. At least, that’s what the attendees of the North American SAF Conference and Expo hope. The three-day,
by Davide Ceper (Varda/Ag Funder News) ... As the European Union (EU) continues to advance its legislative framework, businesses operating within its borders must stay agile and prepared for new regulatory demands. One of the most significant developments on the horizon
by Licheng Liu, Wang Zhou, Kaiyu Guan, et al. (Nature Communications) Accurate and cost-effective quantification of the carbon cycle for agroecosystems at decision-relevant scales is critical to mitigating climate change and ensuring sustainable food production. However, conventional process-based or data-driven modeling
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
(NewEnergyBlue) NewEnergyBlue, the clean-technology designer of biomass refineries that turn agricultural waste into highly decarbonized biofuels and biochemicals, has finalized its purchase of Inbicon biomass-conversion technology from Ørsted, a renewable energy company based in Denmark. NewEnergyBlue’s acquisition extends its scope of
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the ethanol production plant and carbon capture and sequestration (“CCS”) assets of Red
by Tom Venesky (Lancaster Farming) A new study is examining the use of switchgrass sugars in aviation fuel, similar to corn used for ethanol. -- A federal grant could help researchers clear the final hurdle to make switchgrass a viable source for
by Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj (Reuters) India plans to extend a ban on sugar exports for the second straight year as the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener grapples with the prospects of lower cane output, government sources said. New Delhi also plans to
(50 States Today) President Ryan LeGrand Director General Manuel Otero address economic development in the Americas -- The bioeconomy is a key driver of sustainable development and the burgeoning production and use of biofuels in the Americas, especially due to the current
(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels, Inc. (OTCQB: BIOF). Blue Biofuels is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the U.S. Department of Energy amounting to $1.15 million. This significant funding will
(ChiniMandi) Global commodity leader Olam Agri is investing around $60 million in a multi-input bio-ethanol plant in Rajgoli, Maharashtra. Olam already operates a sugar factory there with a crushing capacity of 4,000 tonnes per day. “Given the recent government policies on mixed
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
(Stellantis (Google Translation)) Stellantis is a pioneer in Brazil in fueling flex-fuel cars that come off the assembly line with 100% ethanol; Vice President of the Republic participated in the launch of the initiative that reduces around 87% of CO2 emissions when
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) New research highlights the region’s capability to supply around 12% of global SAF demand by 2050, supporting commercial aviation’s net-zero goal. Rice husks and straw are identified as the region’s most promising SAF feedstocks when considering both availability
(GrainGrowers) Representatives from across Australia's agriculture and fuel supply chain have urged the Federal Government to immediately initiate a national low-carbon liquid fuel feedstock strategy to give effect to the ambitious agenda outlined in the Federal Government Aviation White Paper released
(Cepsa) - Cepsa will market sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), produced in its Huelva Energy Park from organic waste and used cooking oils. - This milestone, which will save 115 tonnes of CO2 per year, reinforces the objectives of both companies for the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A handful of industrial biotechnology companies have the strength and purpose to make it as a public company — others remain private, are acquired, or wind down. What makes companies able to succeed with public investors?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... They called it “the technology that dare not speak its name” because it was too crazy risky, when they did not call it “the technology that could not scale” between the guffaws in many board
(Bioenergy Insight) bp America's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine in Washington State will receive a federal grant of $26,763,504 to build infrastructure and buy equipment to allow it to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, using renewable
(Ohio University) In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes. But now,
by Costa Nkomo (The Zimbabwean) ... Mazambani noted that private players, aside from NOIC, had exploited legal loopholes to import unleaded petrol by road, bypassing the pipeline and undermining the ethanol blending initiative. “People began importing petrol by road and blending it
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir News) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged South Africa’s new government to prioritise the development of sustainable aviation fuel to help meet surging global demand from airlines, while also creating a significant new economic driver
by Hidayatul Mustafidah Rohmawati and Michael Suryaprawira (The Interpreter) Taking directions from big producers in the United States and Brazil. -- Bioethanol, a renewable fuel derived from organic materials, has garnered significant attention as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In Indonesia, the
by Subramani Ra Mancombu, Amitha Rajkumar, and Rowan Barnett (The Hindu Business Line) The investment landscape continues to be promising but somewhat underfunded, particularly for early-stage technologies that are core to climate and sustainability solutions, .... -- In this episode of the
by Erin Webb (Oak Ridge National Laboratory) Stakeholders, such as farmers, industry, and local, regional, and national planners, have a powerful, free, and easy-to-access data portal at their command to unlock the power of bioenergy: the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Bioenergy
(Renewables Now) UK green hydrogen and methanol solutions developer PuriFire Energy has raised GBP 2.7 million (USD 3.6m/EUR 3.2m) in a seed round that will help it build a pilot project to commercialise the hydrothermal treatment technologies researched by its founder. Established
by Craig Andres, Laura McMillan (KSN.com) The State of Kansas is taking a leap to be on the cutting edge of sustainable fuels with a new biofuel plant in southwest Kansas. Officials gathered for a groundbreaking at the SAFFiRE plant in Liberal
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are the best pathways to generating and upgrading biochemical intermediates. For example, wet waste to mixed volatile fatty acids in arrested methanogenesis. Or, sugars to butyric acid, or 2,3 butanediol. Tasks include mitigation of scalability
by Matthew Clingerman (Sulzer Chemtech/SAF Magazine) ... The processes used to convert fats, oils and greases (FOG) into finished fuels are well established. However, opportunities exist to improve upon the process used to pretreat the incoming raw materials. The feedstocks from which
by Katie Schroeder (SAF Magazine) ... According to U.S. DOE’s 2023 Billion-Ton Report, there is up to 1.5 billion tons of biomass available on a sustainable basis in the U.S. each year, from waste to forest residuals to ag waste. Currently
by Andrew Snook (Canadian Biomass) Biodiesel production going strong at Verbio Diesel Canada Corporation plant in Welland, Ont. -- Back in May 2019, Verbio Diesel Canada Corporation (a subsidiary of German company Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG) purchased Atlantic Biodiesel Corporation’s biodiesel plant
(Canadian Nuclear Laboratories/Canadian Biomass) Chalk River, ON-based Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, a Canadian nuclear science and technology laboratory, will set its sights on producing ready-to-deploy, low carbon intensity synthetic diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. Nuclear Laboratories has won $4.9 million in federal funding
(Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to an organization, public or private, for their stellar performance and achievements in advancing science, assisting, and taking appropriate measures for initiating the production, manufacture, and commercialization of industrial biotechnology products. Their
(Office of the President of Brazil) Initiative approved by National Energy Policy Council (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética/CNPE) to boost green economy. Body approved six other measures -- On Monday, August 26, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the National
by Marianne Stein (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign/Phys.Org) In the agricultural and food industry, determining the chemical composition of raw materials is important for production efficiency, application, and price. Traditional laboratory testing is time-consuming, complicated, and expensive. New research from the University
by Sangeetha G (Deccan Chronicle) India’s ethanol blending rate exceeds 15% since May 2024, despite limits on sugarcane-based ethanol and rising grain-based production -- The rate of blending ethanol with petrol has been above the government’s target rate of 15 per cent since
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association late yesterday called on California to allow the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol, as part of its efforts to enhance the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. “E15 is a critical near-term
(Clean Air Task Force) Synthetic SAF will be an essential component of aviation decarbonization -- Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be essential to decarbonizing aviation, especially as the sector’s demand for low-carbon energy carriers continues to grow. CATF analysis has shown that biofuel
(Archer Daniels Midland) Expansion of the technology platform will support farmers and buyers in meeting rising demand for sustainable farm products -- Farmers Business Network (FBN ® ) and ADM (NYSE: ADM) today announced that they have launched a joint venture, Gradable , creating a new company to expand
(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) VTT, LUT University, and companies have opened a pilot plant in Espoo, Finland, to process captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built
(Raízen) Joint Development Agreement focuses on using the lignin from 2nd Generation Ethanol’s potential to produce additional waste-based sustainable solutions -- Raízen, an integrated energy company with a broad portfolio of renewables, and Vertoro, a Dutch biotechnology accelerator, today announced the signing
(CRISIL Ratings) Industry’s sugar inventory level and cash flows of millers shall also improve -- India’s aim to blend 20% ethanol in petrol by ESY1 2025 — or ~990 crore litre annually — will require effective utilisation of both grain and
(Latin America Post) Latin America’s transition to biofuels is a promising step towards sustainability, yet it faces significant challenges. This feature explores the region’s efforts to develop biofuels, examining historical context, technological advances, and the potential for a greener future. Latin America’s
by Shivam Prakash (S&P Global) China, a major demand center and driver of global agricultural markets, is actively pursuing an ambitious goal of achieving self-sufficiency in agriculture, but not without disrupting markets. The plan serves many purposes for China, primarily in achieving
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) It’s clear sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could affect corn and soybean profitability for years to come. The demand for ethanol and bio-based diesel is widely based on how successful biofuels are in feeding the SAF market. That
(Mesa County, Colorado) Mesa County Commissioners are interested in learning more about the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the Western Slope. To that end, they approved a letter of support for a feasibility study to be submitted to the Colorado Department
(Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force is ensuring Britain is secure in a more sustainable manner using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with normal jet fuel on routine operations for the first time. Aircraft including Typhoon and Poseidon submarine hunters, operating from RAF Lossiemouth in
by Simone Burgin (Argus Media) US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer World Energy's vice president Adam Klauber spoke to Argus about the future of the global SAF market. How could US SAF policy develop under a new administration? [SAF tax benefits] need to
by Julia Moióli (Agência FAPESP) A novel genetically modified strain of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae developed in Brazil has shown the potential, under conditions similar to those prevailing in industry, to increase production of second-generation ethanol by up to 60% without
(Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canada/Newswire) Strengthening Canada's bioindustrial sector through research and innovation creates opportunities, increases competitiveness, and moves Canada towards a more sustainable future. Today, Peter Fragiskatos, Member of Parliament for London North Centre, on behalf of the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) California Air Resources Board published proposed amendments Aug. 12 to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which, if implemented, would set stricter carbon-intensity (CI) targets, impose significant limitations on vegetable-oil feedstocks and add new sustainability
The science of renewable energy and food security has never been more relevant. Bring real ethanol production to your environmental science, biology, life science, chemistry, and/or middle school science classes by joining Feed the World’s Ethanol Workshop. Experience hands-on lessons developed through the
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zones Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Highlights Strong Potential for Wheat Straw Biomass Projects -- Flagstaff County, Ecostrat, and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Flagstaff County for 450,000 oven dry tons
Derek Wissmiller (Catalyst by GTI Energy/Medium) Hydrogen has the intrinsic qualities of a fuel. It’s storable and transportable. It can generate high-temperature heat or serve as a chemical feedstock. But hydrogen is no ordinary fuel. It is distinct in that it does not contain
(Antara) Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman conducted a trial on the implementation of B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan on Sunday. This trial is a crucial step toward achieving national energy independence, aligned with Indonesia's vision for a sustainable energy future. "In this trial,
by Pragya Singh (Middle East Headlines) Biofuel executives and analysts say that producers of Chinese biodiesel are looking for new Asian markets for their exports and are thinking about making more biofuels as their supply to the European Union, their biggest
by Rob O'Flanagan (Melfort Journal) North American boom in biofuel production should benefit Saskatchewan oilseed growers -- A boom in biofuel production is expected to have economic benefits for oilseed producers, says Farm Credit Canada. The biofuel sector is experiencing significant growth, says Regina-based
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 12 published a notice outlining modifications to its proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments, including those related annual carbon intensity (CI) targets, biomass-based diesel feedstocks, and sustainable aviation fuel
by Gabriela Ruddy (EPBR (Google Translation)) The plant will start operations in 2026 and will be flexible for the production of anhydrous or hydrated ethanol -- Be8 began, this Wednesday (14/8), the construction of an ethanol plant from cereals in Passo Fundo (RS). With a production capacity
by Evrim Ağacı (The Pinnacle Gazette) The Minnesota governor’s policies aim for sustainability and innovation as he tackles climate issues head-on, signaling potential changes on the national stage. -- ... His progressive environmental stance and innovative policies have sparked discussions about sustainable
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The U.S. EPA’s (former) ag advisor says he’s optimistic about the future of biofuels in the United States. Rod Snyder says farmers and the feedstocks they produce will play an important role in the growth of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable products from advanced biorefineries, and also the path to scale that Efuels are on. We look at the companies and
by Jon Doggett and Bob Dinneen (Des Moines Register/National Corn Growers Association/Renewable Fuels Association) To put it bluntly, farmers and renewable fuel industry workers who take the time to read the Project 2025 recommendations on agriculture and energy are likely to be
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, Digest Data launched the BRISKIs, the Bioeconomy Risk Indexes, tracking risk for 30 bioeconomy fuels and chemical molecules, and 60 feedstocks. They are free, and here. The purpose The BRISKIs offer insight for decision makers, at a time
(Pan Oleo Energy/EIN Presswire) ... Pan Oleo Energy had already developed and launched sophisticated infrastructure to focus on the aggregation of low carbon feedstocks. This initiative has enabled them to source domestic biomass and waste resources to produce biofuels, thereby reducing
by Aaron Alford (OPIS/Market Watch) Delek U.S. Holdings idled its three biodiesel plants "temporarily" during the second quarter of 2024 due to "the decline in the overall biodiesel market," the company said Tuesday. Pausing operations at its biodiesel facilities in Arkansas, Texas
by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) Innovative Plant to Transform Agricultural By-products into High-Value Sustainable Aviation Fuel -- DG Fuels, a U.S.-owned sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) company, in cooperation with the Nebraska BioEconomy, has selected Phelps County, Nebraska, for its first Midwest production
by Henry J. Cordes (Omaha World-Herald/Kearney Hub) ... Federal and state officials detailed the plans and potential impact of the recent $307 million climate pollution reduction grant the EPA awarded to Nebraska — the largest grant the federal agency has ever
(Daijiworld/IANS) During the current supply year (2023-24), the blending of ethanol (alcohol) with petrol has already crossed 13 per cent compared to the corresponding figure of 12.06 per cent in 2023-24, when the blending of ethanol with petrol increased to more
by Aissa Dearing (Jstor Daily) ... To reconcile the benefits of biofuels with their environmental and socio-economic costs, a shift towards more sustainable and equitable models is imperative. Joyce Tait, chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics Working Party on Biofuels,
by Zia Abdullah (U.S. Department of Energy) ... Propelling massive ships around the world requires lots of energy created by burning thousands of gallons of fuel. The industry uses an estimated 2.5 billion barrels of fuel every year—primarily heavy fuel oil made from
(Financial Express) "Within five years our aviation industry will use 20 per cent of bio-aviation fuel, sustainable aviation fuel and that is to be starting it from parali (Stubble) and the farmer will get the rate of Rs 2500 per ton
(Philippines Graphic) In his third State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to making food affordable for every Filipino, particularly focusing on reducing the price of rice, which currently ranges from PhP45-65 per kilogram. To address this
(Autocar Professional) ... Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways noted that several Indian companies are establishing plants to produce 100% ethanol-run cars and two-wheelers in the country, ANI reported. The minister who came to Parliament in a
by Ruth Rodrigues (Click Petroleo e Gas (Google translation)) The new Cedro da Pedra Agroindustrial Plant in Paranaíba is expected to generate 1,200 jobs and boost local development in 2024. The Pedra Agroindustrial group, one of the biggest names in the sugar
(Group MAIRE) NEXTCHEM will evaluate the optimal design and plant configuration for a 60,000 tonnes per year SAF production facility based on its proprietary technologies; NEXTCHEM will offer an integrated end-to-end solution combining NX PTUTM and NX SAF™ BIO proprietary technologies -- MAIRE
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Farmers discussed the potential for technology to help lower their carbon intensity (CI) scores at the recent Tech Hub LIVE conference in Des Moines. Brad McDonald, an Iowa farmer and Chief Operating Officer of Continuum Ag, talked about how incentives for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable RNG and biogas. We look at the companies and technologies getting traction, new projects underway, the state of feedstocks, policy,
by Adam Aton (Politico Pro Climatewire) Tim Walz has turned a slim majority in the state Legislature into a launchpad for bold climate policies. -- After Minnesota Democrats defied midterm expectations and won narrow control of state government, it took Gov. Tim
by Abdul Waheed Bhutto (Dawn) Liquid biofuels derived from renewable sources such as edible and non-edible oils and animal fats provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based fuels. These biofuels can be easily blended with diesel and gasoline (petrol) for use in existing engines,
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the sustainable aviation fuel industry in the U.S. takes shape, it’s becoming clear that an all-of-the-above approach to feedstock and technology will present the best chances of meeting aggressive domestic production goals. But existing
(Iowa State University) Strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. But converting portions of farmland back to prairie has
By Heather Gieseke (AgWeb) 3 tips if you are considering regenerative practices and you have the ability to deliver your crops to a biofuels plant. -- ... While there’s still a lot to figure out, it’s clear farmers who produce low-carbon fuels
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) The Michigan Agriculture Agri-Business Association says the state’s latest budget showcases values of the administration and a refocus on biofuels is needed. President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield the governor vetoing a $3 million tax credit passed
by Rocky Teodoro (RigZone) Clean technology firm Green Impact Partners Inc. (GIP) has finalized the carbon credit pathways under the Alberta Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program for its flagship project, the Future Energy Park, set to be constructed in
(Casterra/PR Newswire) Castor seeds from Brazil will be ready for shipment during third quarter of 2024. Castor harvest season in Africa started as planned. -- Casterra Ag Ltd., a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), and a provider of an
(BioFuture Platform) The development of sustainable biofuels is at a pivotal juncture. They are recognised for their important role in decarbonising the transport sector – particularly for their potential to help reduce aviation and shipping emissions, and for their complementarity with
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A new tool has been developed to help farmers and ag stakeholders better understand the carbon intensity score of corn as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. Iowa State University Extension economist Alejandro Plastina says the
(Vergio/PR Newswire) Verbio has commenced the commercial production of corn-based ethanol at its biorefinery facility in Nevada, Iowa. The plant, a subsidiary of Europe`s leading biofuels and bioenergy producer Verbio SE, underwent a thorough commissioning process over the past six months resulting in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Comstock Fuels highlights that its “ breakthrough cellulosic technology enables fuel producers to lead in fuel production efficiency and output while contributing to net zero mobility. Our proprietary cellulosic fuel technology converts woody biomass into C6
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This spring, the U.S. Department of Energy air-dropped a report that should give the nascent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry a massive crate of confidence. With the release of the 4th installment of a decades-old
by Simon Tay and Aaron Choo (Straits Times) Can incoming president Prabowo ramp up production of palm oil without clearing more land and raising the risk of fires and haze? -- Many are watching the upcoming leadership transition in Indonesia with the
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Seatank Chartering-operated vessel Key Fjord, transporting renewable products, has been bunkered with a B30-DMA fuel containing renewable feedstock of RME from Energifabriken in the port of Oskarshamn, Sweden, marking the start of a partnership between ScanOcean
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. on July 29 reported that the renewable diesel unit at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma processed nearly 12 million gallons of feedstock during the second quarter. The company continues to consider a pivot
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 on July 30 confirmed its Rodeo Renewable Energy Complex in California will begin producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the third quarter. The company also expects renewable diesel margins to improve later this year. Company
(U.S. Department of Energy) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), released the first two parts of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) State-of-Industry Report. The report focuses on how to achieve the near-term fuel production
(GrainCorp) Industry super-owned global fund manager IFM Investors, leading agribusiness and processing company GrainCorp and Australia’s largest transport energy provider Ampol today signed a three-way Memorandum of Understanding to explore the establishment of an integrated renewable fuels* industry in Australia. As the
by Pete Moss (Cereal Process Technologies/Biofuels International) ... New breakthroughs in corn dry fractionation are going to provide a tremendous boost to yields and the bottom line. Cereal Process Technologies (CPT) uses dry fractionation technology prior to the ethanol process to separate
(Eni) Eni announces the start of the 2024 rubber seed harvesting campaign involving thousands of small-scale producers in Côte d'Ivoire. The non-food oil produced will be sent to Enilive biorefineries for the production of biofuels that can contribute to the decarbonization
(Yield10) - Nufarm to pay up to USD $5 million in consideration for the license; -The parties will negotiate the sale of essentially all of Yield10’s assets to Nufarm -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (OTC:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today
(Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)) Nandikoor villagers, in association with various organisations, will stage a protest against the M11 Industry biodiesel and palm oil plant in front of the plant on Tuesday, July 30. Dinesh Kotian, president of the protest committee,
(Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine) Based in Central Illinois, Incobrasa Industries Ltd (Incobrasa) is a soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing company. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, Incobrasa stands as a leader in the production of top-quality oilseed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable feedsocks. We look at the crops getting traction, new crops developing, the role of residues, new data from the Billion
by Kosaku Narioka Market Screener) Malaysia's state-owned oil company is teaming up with a unit of Italian energy giant Eni and a Japanese biotech startup to develop a $1.3 billion biofuel plant in the Southeast Asian country. Petronas, Enilive and Euglena plan to
by Mark Magnuson (KXEL) The American Farm Bureau says that it wants a better tax deal for U.S. biofuel feedstocks and does not intend to keep out alternative or competing fuels from foreign producers. AFB and other farm groups recently called for
by Dilip S. Patil (The Hindu Business Line) By integrating corn-based ethanol into its biofuel strategy, India can create a more secure, diversified, and sustainable ethanol production system -- India’s Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) aims to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending by 2025,
by Miranda Jeyaretnam (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) ... (Gail) Fuller is one of a growing number of farmers who are uninsured or under-insured because the industry doesn’t support switching from traditional to regenerative farming, an approach that has the potential to sequester enough carbon
(Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research) Teams of researchers working to develop the science to create energy, animal feed, and other essential products from sustainable materials have been selected to join the Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF). The institute is
by Clarice Couto, Dayanne Sousa and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) Thanks to its cheap labor, year-round harvests and close ties with mega-buyer Beijing, Brazil has rapidly encroached on the US’s long-held position as the world’s top supplier of key crops. Now,
(Oil Price Information Service/Morningstar) With a U.S. presidential election on the horizon, and potential changes to federal and state-level biofuel credit schemes looming, Valero executives on Thursday said they see "a lot of tailwinds" for its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed its disappointment after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) used a line-item veto to single-handedly cancel the state’s E15 tax incentive, which was approved by the legislature earlier this summer. The incentive would’ve
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Department of Agriculture received lots of input from biofuels groups this week on how to prove the impact of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted a highly detailed, technical response to USDA’s Request for Information on climate smart agriculture practices for biofuel feedstocks. While USDA’s analysis of climate smart agriculture will have impacts beyond the §45Z Clean
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the use of a “book-and-claim” accounting framework for tracking and transferring the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices through the biofuels supply chain. The comments
by Helen Massy-Beresford and Graham Warwick (Aviation Week) ... SAF can cost 3-5 times as much as standard kerosene and accounts for around 0.5% of global fuel usage. In Europe, ReFuelEU mandates are set to come into force Jan. 1, 2025, but
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Biofuels Association/Republican Eagle) An opinion piece published in the Republican Eagle on July 12 by the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance presented a one-sided view of the environmental benefits of ethanol and mislead readers into believing that ethanol
(Farms.com) Regional bioenergy crops key to aviation fuel plans -- In an impactful study by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers have pinpointed the most suitable bioenergy crops for producing sustainable aviation fuels across the U.S., focusing on economic and environmental sustainability. The
by Kelly Nieuwenhuis (Des Moines Register) The success of the entire economy of the Midwest is a public need. And without robust, innovative solutions like the Summit pipeline to open new markets, family farms in Iowa may cease to exist. Being a farmer
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) Biofuels will be critical to reducing the carbon intensity of liquid fuels, which is necessary to achieve emissions reduction goals from legacy and new vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. Some wonder if we should
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today (July 23, 2024) met with leaders and members from the Renewable Fuels Association Board of Directors (RFA) to underscore her support for U.S. ethanol production to help strengthen our
by Juan Esteban Poveda (ElEcoNomista) Major olive oil producers are entering the biomethane business in the province of Jaén. There are four projects underway to produce biogas from alpeorujo that require a joint investment of 137 million euros in the municipalities of Martos, Guarromán, Castellar and
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) Through the foresight of farmers campaigning for a sales tax exemption over two decades ago, biodiesel production in Illinois has increased fifteenfold. The Illinois Soybean Association through the checkoff played a major role in pushing for the
by Mochamad Zakki Fahmi (Universitas Airlangga) Various pulping methods, such as Kraft, sulfite, and soda, have been adopted to produce cellulose from lignocelluloses. Pulping methods such as semi-chemical, sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, and organosolv and sulfite acid have been employed in the
(Cowboy Clean Fuels/PR Newswire) Cowboy Clean Fuels Announces Final Close of $13 Million Series B to Commercialize Technology for Scalable, Simultaneous Production of Renewable Natural Gas and Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide. -- Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), an advanced climate tech and energy
(International Energy Agency) The development of sustainable biofuels is at a pivotal juncture. They are recognised for their important role in decarbonising the transport sector – particularly for their potential to help reduce aviation and shipping emissions, and for their complementarity
(Daihatsu/Market Screener) We participate in Project LOTUS, which NYK and the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD), a nonprofit organization in Singapore, launch it jointly to assess the risks associated with the long-term use of biofuels in marine engines which are
(airBaltic) Since May 2023, Latvian national airline airBaltic has been offering passengers the voluntary option to participate in achieving climate neutrality goals by opting additionally for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). During the first year of operation, nearly 16 000 passengers from various countries
(Metronet/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a first for Western Australia’s construction industry and a win for the global goal of a net-zero emissions future, the Metronet Byford Rail Extension is trialing the use of renewable diesel to help reduce its carbon footprint. Known as hydrotreated vegetable oil
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zones) The Chippewa Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for 380,000 bone dry tons per year of Corn Stover for the Chippewa County BDO Zone. The BDO Zone Initiative
by Ansa Heyl (International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis/Phys.Org) A new IIASA-led study offers the first detailed estimates of land use change emissions for six sustainable aviation fuel production pathways. The authors focused on both food and non-food raw materials used
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A bigger and more worthy task, equal in impact to the Apollo moon shot, is to de-risk industrial biotechnology investments and de-carbonize agriculture. Those are not drops in the ocean, they are each of them,
by James Henry (AgriNews) Along with solid sales of U.S. corn and distillers grains, ethanol exports are on pace to break an all-time record. Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, shared the exciting news at the Corn Congress
(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters (1.5 million tonnes) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of
(Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council) ... Recently, the International Standards Organization (ISO) announced the publication of ISO 8217:2024, an updated version of the specification for fuel use in marine applications. The new specifications set forth detailed requirements for marine fuels, including
by Andrea Bailey (U.S. Department of Energy) Accelerating the widespread adoption of bioenergy technologies that can offer equitable and affordable solutions to decarbonize the transportation, industrial, and agricultural sectors is a priority for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO). BETO
(Money Control News) AM Green plans to pick up a 50 percent stake in Assam Bio Refinery Pvt Ltd and acquire Finland-based biotechnology firm Chempolis Oy -- AM Green is set to invest $1 billion in second-generation (2G) biofuels by setting up
(Antara Indonesian News Agency) President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pressed for realizing the downstreaming of coconut commodities by processing the waste products into bioenergy and bio-aviation fuel (bioavtur) to increase added value in the green economy. "I see there is much coconut waste
(Atlantic Biomass) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Atlantic Biomass a $184,000 grant for ”Low-Cost Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from Perennial Feedstocks using Simultaneous Ball Milling and Enzyme Hydrolysis.” Work on this project will be performed by
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