by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) The use of advanced biofuels is one of the most important decarbonization strategies of our time. These fuels that achieve a carbon reduction of at least 50% and as much as 85% from conventional petroleum
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) ... At a G7 meeting in Hiroshima late last month, the world’s richest countries adopted a document, also signed by the EU, in which the value of biofuels – among other options – in decarbonising road transport
(Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future) The Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF) is soliciting short expressions of intent (EOIs) from U.S.-based researchers and consortia, targeting scientific research to advance the use of future feedstocks in bioproduction. EOIs
(Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Schmidt Futures partnered for a convening to identify strategic research opportunities to advance the circular bioeconomy—an economy that uses waste as inputs and is enabled by
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement & Construction contract for the completion of its Tønder Biogas facility Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and
by Kelly King (Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) There is a lot of talk about what the circular economy is, but there is much less understanding of how community-scale biodiesel production is the concept’s poster child. I’ve had the honor of being
by Megan Hughes (ABC Rural) An oilseed crushing plant has been proposed for Emerald; The oil would be used in biofuel production; Sunflowers used to be grown for oil in Australia but now the biggest market is birdseed -- For decades
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Plantation forestry is a significant land use in the Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay regions, with 157 295 ha and 139 598 ha under Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) respectively. However, a growing concern is the
(Renewable Fuels Association) A survey of U.S. ethanol producers shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, a new white paper and presentation indicate, with facilities producing ethanol that is up to 55 percent less carbon intensive than gasoline, on average.
by Steven Ashby (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Tri-City Herald) While it can take a century for some types of wood to fully decompose, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University took a lesson from nature and discovered a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions are generated by planes, ships and trucking fleets. A new class of synthetic fuel, eFuels are ultra-low carbon fuels that can be dropped into existing engines that use jet
by Melich Seefeldt (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) Advanced bioethanol (also named 2G or cellulosic bioethanol from inedible biomass) and its co-products lignin, stillage, and biogenic CO2 are sustainable key tools to decarbonize the difficult-to-abate transport sector. In addition, they can be
(Energy and Environmental Study Institute) Key Takeaways The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working toward a 100 percent decarbonized electric grid by 2035. The power, transportation, industry, and building sectors are becoming
by Sowmya Sundar (Zawya Projects) X2E, an Omani-British startup, has taken a 60% stake in Wakud -- Wakud, Oman's first biofuel producer, is planning over a 10-fold increase in production capacity in partnership with Omani-British green energy venture X2E, top executives from the
(Cepsa) The goal is to turn the Madrid-Algeciras rail corridor into a decarbonized route For three months, the companies will test renewable diesel as a solution for the freight train transport of a Maersk customer's shipments, covering five weekly round
(PCC Hydrogen/PR Newswire) PCC Hydrogen (“PCC H2”) is pleased to announce the issuance of its patented hydrogen production technology (US Patent 11,649,549) for coupling an electrolyzer system with a catalytic adiabatic reactor to convert ethanol into hydrogen. By leveraging ethanol’s biogenic
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocessing solutions for next gen biorefineries is what MetGen is about, and this illuminating slide guide from ABLC 2023 highlights how they maximize the value for biomass, de-bottleneck a biorefinery, all about the enzymatic lignin
by Liu Tianwen (CGTN) China tested its hydrogen production technology at sea with a direct seawater electrolysis method on Friday at the Xinghua Bay offshore wind farm, east China's Fujian Province. The test was verified by a team of experts from
byTarso Veloso Ribeiro, Kim Chipman and Isis Almeida (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Exxon axes supply deal after delay, Cargill puts plant on hold; Labor woes contribute to rising costs for building plants -- The US renewable diesel rush is losing steam as
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (B&C Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has launched a new, comprehensive web page dedicated to one of its priority subprograms, Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR), which
byZia Abdullah (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Algae turn sunlight and carbon dioxide into biochemical energy. These researchers use genetic engineering, analysis, and material science to turn that energy into opportunity. Food, fertilizer, fuel, pollutant filter —the uses for algae are as
(Transport Topics) Trucking Campaign May Be Repeated Next Fiscal Year -- A trucking campaign promoting biodiesel fuel to easily lower carbon emissions by the state soybean farmers has been such a success in raising awareness it may be repeated. For four months
(Solutions from the Land) ... Blair, co-chair of Iowa Smart Agriculture, along with fellow Iowa farmer co-chair Ray Gaesser, shared their journeys of change and improvement as well as their vision for the future during the Iowa Smart Agriculture Forum: Circles of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Legislation adds Nebraska to the growing list of Midwest states prioritizing home-grown fuels and adding value to their state's agriculture industry -- Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE) signed into law legislation promoting the sale and use of
(Adkins Energy) Adkins Energy and CapCO2 Solutions are building the first facility to convert ethanol plant waste CO2 to Green Methanol. This will add a significant new revenue source and a significant step forward in decarbonizing the ethanol industry. Green methanol
by Aditya Hadi (The Jakarta Post) State-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina will launch its maiden bioethanol product this month with a 5 percent mixture in its Pertamax product, a gasoline with research octane number (RON) of 92. Pertamina CEO Nicke
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Animal fats and used cooking oil are increasingly joining the likes of lithium, cobalt and copper as energy transitional materials where supply constraints are of growing concern, according to a new analysis of trade flows by S&P Global
(OXCCU TECH LTD) Developed by Oxford University scientists, OXCCU converts captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel to cost-effectively decarbonize air transport; Led by Clean Energy Ventures, the Series A round is composed of new investors including United Airlines and
by Michael Bates (NGT News) NOVA Infrastructure has partnered with Nopetro Energy to create a renewable energy platform focused on renewable natural gas and biofuels called Nopetro Renewables. As a part of the transaction, Nopetro Renewables will construct one of Florida’s first
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) – with partners California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership and California Renewable Transportation Alliance – today (June 6, 2023) announced that California
(Northern Illinois University/Biomass Magazine) ... Mirbod (Dr. Parisa Mirbod (the Mirbod Lab) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Biofine Developments Northeast Inc.) and her group at UIC will investigate the phenomena behind plug flow formation and drag reduction effect
by Shishir Joshipura (Times of India) ... India has taken significant strides in promoting biofuels, not only within its borders but also across South Asia. As a regional leader, India is playing a pivotal role in encouraging the adoption and
by Walker Orenstein (MinnPost) The governor and other supporters argue that incentives for a burgeoning industry can slash emissions, create jobs and provide a future for Minnesota’s large biofuels industry as electric vehicles become a larger share of ground transportation. ... “Ninety-eight
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association invites proposals for new uses of field corn as a feedstock for producing sustainable chemicals and products with quantifiable market demand. The Consider Corn Challenge IV is about finding game-changing new uses
by Gloria Dickie (Reuters) U.S. Department of Energy has invested $55 million in seaweed biofuel research; Whale biologists worry kelp growing gear could entangle critically endangered North Atlantic right whales; Seaweed farms test out stiffer, whale-friendly gear -- ... Now, the
(U.S. Department of Energy/Oak Ridge National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) ... At the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists are leading research to transform plants into key drivers of decarbonization, from creating biomass crops for new fuels to enhancing the ability
by Alfred Cang and Agnieszka de Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after European rivals called for action to stem “potentially fraudulent” shipments. A group representing the country’s biggest producers and affiliated with the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of
(BIOFerm) BIOFerm, a recognized leader in the field of anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading, is delighted to announce its selection as the EPC partner for a pioneering renewable natural gas (RNG) facility near the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The
by Karl Plume and Rod Nickel (Reuters) ... These soy varieties in Benson Hill's (BHIL.N) 47,000- square-foot "crop accelerator" produce beans with exceptionally high protein to satisfy two competing demands: Supply the growing biofuels sector and expand the market for soy meal. "We're going
by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Farm Forum) ... The recent study by South Dakota ethanol producers estimating a value to the state of nearly $6 billion needs to be carefully examined. Argus Leader’s recent article delving into the study does a
(Brightmark/Biomass Magazine) Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is positioned to expand renewable natural gas (RNG) production with five new anaerobic digestion dairy farm projects in western Michigan, designed to convert animal waste to renewable fuels. Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,
(U.S. Department of Energy) We use plastics every day – from the polystyrene in food takeout containers and the polyethylene terephthalate in clothing fibers to high density polyethylene in shampoo bottles and polypropylene in bandages. Unfortunately, plastics used for common but
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Energy Department on Monday unveiled a roadmap it says will, using hydrogen energy, enable the U.S. to reduce its emissions by 10 percent in 2050, compared to 2005 levels. The strategy document calls for specifically targeting hydrogen use
(Illinois Soybean Association) The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) recently launched an updated B20 Club webpage that features an interactive map of Illinois-based organizations that utilize 20% biodiesel and higher blends to fuel their fleets. “The B20 Club of Illinois is proud to
(Desmet) Desmet has announced the opening of a brand-new Oils & Derivatives Innovation Center in Malaysia, a first for Southeast Asia. Desmet’s new facility will bring cutting-edge environmental and efficiency innovations closer to the local plant-based oil producers and foster collaboration
(Boeing) Boeing contracts with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials to study sustainable feedstocks in the region; SAF to play a key role in reducing aviation’s carbon emissions -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) will conduct a
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent with Butterball, LLC to explore the construction of a new poultry rendering plant adjacent to Butterball's Mt. Olive, North Carolina, facility. The new facility being explored is
(Navigator) -- UK leading independent bulk liquid storage provider, Navigator Terminals, signs comprehensive infrastructure partnership with global renewables project developer, engineering and construction company alfanar. – Under the terms of the agreement Navigator will develop the North Tees rail terminal for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here NCGA’s Sarah McKay and friends look at the Consider Corn Open corn-to-chemicals challenge to catalyze innovation and investment in this illuminating slide guide from ABLC 2023. What’s the role of corn and starch in
by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Gobal) Prices likely rangebound through 2023 after 2022 spike; Advanced fuel production most efficient when derived from crop-based fuel -- Reliable demand forecasts for ethanol uptake in the EU are made harder by the piecemeal
by Ashish Gupta, Muhammad Islam and Clint Johnson (S&B and Saber Equity/Biofuels Digest) ... E-fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are produced using renewable energy to power electrolysis of water into “green” hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide (CO2)
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) Affirming long-standing incineration regulations, the Biden administration has withdrawn a plan to help ease the way for unchecked pyrolysis and gasification of plastic. Reversing its own Trump-era proposal, the Environmental Protection Agency has spurned a lobbying
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) Environmental groups sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warning that a lack of transparency in an $8 billion clean hydrogen program leaves communities “entirely in the dark.” --As a key piece of
by George Heagney (Stuff) A research and development centre producing the “ingredients” for plastic alternatives and environmentally friendly products has started work in Rangitīkei. GreenChem chief executive Kevin Snowdon opened its new facility in Marton on Friday, where they have a pressure
by Pádraig Hoare (Irish Examiner) Ireland has signed a cooperation agreement with Germany to explore the burgeoning field of so-called "green hydrogen", but there is still no firm date for the long-awaited national strategy to be published. Department of Environment officials
(Lootah Biofuels/Zawya) Top 10 partners contribute to recycling around 160,000 litres of used cooking oil per month - Lootah Biofuels, a leading circular economy company producing biofuel from cooking oil in the UAE, has highlighted its partnerships in providing used cooking oil
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Southwest Airlines has been named a 2023 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership (SEAL) Business Awards winner in the Environmental Initiative category for its investment in SAFFiRE1, a pilot project supporting the development and production of SAF. The
by Rowan Atkinson (The Guardian) ... Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they’re wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run. But increasingly, I feel a little duped. When you start to drill into the
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Kristof Reiter, CEO, Principal Trader, Senior Consultant, and Founder of Reiter Companies interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Season 2, Episode 2, of the Biodiesel Magazine podcast caught up with Bruce Fleming, executive vice president of Montana Renewables, a newly online renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel producer. BDM: Tell us about Montana Renewables and what
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) BDI BioEnergy’s Manfred Baumgartner discusses how companies can better prepare for the evolving feedstock landscape. ... Having the ability to adapt to utilize lower-quality feedstocks will be a key parameter in the success of many operations, from
by Greg Horstmeier (Progressive Farmer/DTN/Biodiesel Magazine) Building new renewable fuel plants and increasing the pace of existing crush facilities can set the demand side of the soy biodiesel equation, but the supply side becomes complicated. -- Demand for renewable diesel
by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine spoke with an auditor and an industry expert about what biointermediates are, potential opportunities and hurdles to participation. -- The U.S. EPA released biointermediate provisions in July 2022 with the goal of expanding
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted the 2023 Project Peer Review on April 3-7, 2023, in Denver, CO. During this in-person event, more than 280 projects in BETO’s research, development, and demonstration portfolios presented their progress
by Chelsea Dinterman (Successful Farming) Part of its ForGround platform, Bayer’s carbon program aims to connect growers to benefits and opportunities. About the program: Eligible practice changes include strip-till, no-till, and cover crops Minimum field size: 10 acres with no maximum Practice-based payments 10-year contract
by Alan Ohnsman (Forbes) Boeing is partnering with Equatic, a Los Angeles-based startup that removes carbon from the ocean, in a first-of-its-kind deal to buy a massive amount of carbon credits and green hydrogen that’s likely worth at least $50
(Mint) Any government, cooperative or private entity operating or intending to setup a biogas, CBG or Bio CNG plant in India can obtain a registration number by enrolling in the unified registration portal The union minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh
(Hyphen Hydrogen Energy) Following approval by the Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) on 23 May 2023, the GRN and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) today signed the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) at an official signing ceremony
(Aker Horizons) Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: “AKH”), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced that Aker Horizons Asset Development, the company’s wholly-owned asset development arm dedicated to hydrogen projects, has been awarded up to NOK 135 million in grants
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2023 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects, and the company’s
(Plug Power/Globe Newswire) Plug plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland for European markets, working with multiple financial and industrial partners -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy,
by Sharon Lerner (ProPublica) The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit filed by a community group and questions from a U.S. senator over the agency’s approval of fuels made from discarded plastic under a program it touted as “climate-friendly.” The new
by Phillipe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Qualification for sustainability: Two issues are at the heart of the criticism of biofuels by environmental NGOs. The first is insufficient CO2 emission abatement and the second, production on agricultural land that is suspected
by Francesca Landini (Reuters) Eni aims to develop farming ventures in at least 9 countries; Eni replicates upstream-downstream model with agri-business; Eni to decide over new bio-refinery in Livorno by year-end -- Italy's Eni (ENI.MI) is investing in farming in several African
by Steven D. Liu (Stanford Daily) ... Stanford Energy Solutions Week was a four-day event held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. Hosted by Precourt Institute for Energy, the invite-only event was the main annual technical symposium to showcase Stanford’s energy-related research
(Algae Biomass Organization) The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Algae Industry Awards. These awards recognize the organizations and individuals that have made exceptional efforts and progress in scientific advances and commercial progress related to algae
by Bob Gaetjens (Waste Today) ... As a result of a lack of feedstock available to the facility, RBF has been unable to produce sufficient revenue to cover its costs and debt service. Anaergia says the feedstock shortfall is due to
(Global Clean Energy) Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a contract for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for their Climate-Smart Camelina Project. With the signing, work can officially begin on their $30 million
(Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie - Hans-Knöll-Institut (Leibniz-HKI)/Phys.Org) In microbial electrosynthesis, microorganisms use CO2 and electricity to produce alcohol, for example. How this process works biologically, however, has only been speculated about, until now. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Natural
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies is joining forces with Tree Energy Solutions (TES) to study and develop a large-scale production unit in the United States for e-natural gas (e-NG), a synthetic gas produced from renewable hydrogen and CO2. The project, which is expected to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With action on climate change necessary for the future of our planet and the global economy, U.S. policy makers are encouraging a transition to an electrified transportation fleet. However, millions of personal vehicles are unlikely
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) Funds raised will further develop CleanJoule’s technology to produce more cost-effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel; investors include Indigo Partners, GenZero, Cleanhill Partners, Frontier Airlines, Wizz Air and Volaris -- CleanJoule, a U.S.-based startup focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation
(LATAM) As part of the Mother's Day celebrations, LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower purchased more than 25,000 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The amount purchased would reduce the equivalent of the total emissions generated by a cargo flight on the
by Manish Pant (Business Today) Together with the advancements in production technology, interventions such as viability gap funding or a capex subsidy will help to encourage new investments in the fuel -- The upcoming facility at the MRPL complex in
(IEA Bioenergy) The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2022 includes the summary of a special feature article ‘Material and Energy Valorization of Waste as Part of a Circular Model’ prepared by Task 36 (full article available here). The Annual Report also features a report
(SkyNRG) SkyNRG’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook update comes amid ReFuelEU agreement, advancement of UK mandate discussions and tax credits in the U.S. being implemented. Landmark legislation on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the EU, the U.S. and the UK
by Elizabeth Ingram (Hydro Review) Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital investments and create 205 jobs. ... The NYPA
(Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry) Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program --The Government of Ontario is strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector with the creation of a new, $19.6 million Forest
(NEXT Renewable Fuels/Accesswire) Strategic Relationship Bolsters Confidence in NEXT; Expands Japan's Clean Fuels Initiative -- Sojitz Corporation and its subsidiary, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz"), and NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. ("NEXT") are pleased to announce that Sojitz and NEXT have entered
(German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ)) What is the optimal role of limited biomass in the national energy transition and what are the priority target markets for bioenergy sources? These questions were addressed by a team of researchers from the German Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this outlook, the pathways to low-carbon ammonia, it’s applications in fuels and chemicals, including as a hydrogen carrier, and the production outlook ahead. Nexant’s Edurard Lindner presented these slides at ABLC 2023. READ MORE
(Dow) First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics across fast-growing end-markets -- Today (May 25, 2023), Dow (NYSE: DOW) and New Energy Blue announced a long-term supply agreement in North America in which
by Maria Church (Canadian Biomass Magazine) A Yukon company has developed small-scale biodigesters designed specifically to decarbonize rural and remote communities. Balance BioGas is commercializing its solutions along with a new dashboard tool. Made in the North, for the North. That’s a
by Janet Wood (Windpower Monthly) Green hydrogen faces a ‘significant step-up challenge’ in the next five years, according to a report, with projects expected to take longer to deliver than expected. More than 1,000 large-scale project proposals had been announced by
(Expander Energy/PR Newswire) Expander Energy Inc. and IMG Industries have formed a partnership to establish Expander Technologies Inc., a clean technology company based in Penticton, B.C. Expander Technologies Inc. (ETI) will manufacture Expander Energy's biomass gasifiers under license. These gasifiers have an innovative
(Renewable Fuels Association) In an interview on the syndicated AgriTalk radio program, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper talked about new RFA staff and our role in safety and rail programs, the upcoming renewable volume obligations to be announced
by John Russell (Indiana Business Journal) ... The top use for both crops is animal feed. But nearly half of Indiana’s corn is turned into ethanol as a fuel blend for cars, and nearly one-quarter of the soybean crop is
by Richard Syverson (Minnesota Corn Growers Association/Echo Press) Information included in Karen Tolkkinen’s May 10 piece, “Alexandria Senior College lecturer lists possible solutions for imperiled wetlands” was inaccurate regarding corn and the production of ethanol. Wetland status in Minnesota is a
(Country Herald) A new measure poised to significantly impact the demand for ethanol-based fuels has passed the Illinois Senate. Championed by State Senator Patrick Joyce, the legislation introduces a range of tax credits and exemptions designed to benefit Illinois farmers and
(Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Neil Caskey, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association. At the time Congress is preparing to write a new farm bill, corn farmers are facing a period of high input costs and declining
(EcoCeres/PR Newswire) EcoCeres, Inc., an Asia-based innovative bio-refinery company with strong R&D capability, is excited to announce its first shipment of 100% agricultural waste-produced cellulosic ethanol to the European markets, a milestone the company achieved after commissioning yet another ground-breaking facility in China.
(FS/PR Newswire) With an investment of BRL 1.9 billion, the company expands its total production capacity to more than 560 million gallons of ethanol per year -- FS, one of Brazil's leading producers of ethanol and animal feed, is expanding its business with the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens offers today the largest portfolio to do so; providing efficient, reliable and flexible technologies to convert biomass into high quality and low-carbon alternative products for the transportation sector as well as the chemical industry.. Axens
by Charles Forsberg and Bruce Dale (Biofuels Digest) In the United States, crude oil products provide 48% of the total energy to the final customer: residential, commercial, industrial and transportation. Replacement of crude oil products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, chemical feed
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) Incinerators, plastics companies and big agriculture among polluters racing to position as green as billions in federal subsidies flow -- ... (The waste-to energy) Industry officials claim the technology is more sustainable than landfills, which create a
(Ashton University) Aston University biofuel experts provide advice on Ukraine’s recovery; Professor Patricia Thornley and Dr Vesna Najdanovic were invited to Royal Society conference; Outcomes will be presented to policymakers at Ukraine Recovery Conference in June. Two Aston University scientists have
(Trafigura) Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, has today published new research highlighting the vital role that hydrogen-based fuels will play in decarbonising shipping – and the enormous potential for countries in the ‘Global South’ to produce
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Takachar is on a mission to fight climate change by transforming massive amounts of waste biomass into marketable products around the world. Takachar has developed and patented the design of small-scale, low-cost, portable equipment to
(European Biogas Association/AltFuels) According to a new EBA/GIE Biomethane Map 2022-2023, there is nearly 30% more biomethane production plants compared to the 2021’s edition. The Biomethane Map is the result of an ongoing collaboration between the EBA (European Biogas Association)
(Barents NaturGass/AltFuels) Rå Biopark, the largest environment project in Northern Norway, and Barents NaturGass have signed a Letter Of Intent for the sale and distribution of biogas. The agreement has a duration of 10 years with options for renewal. The frame
by Christopher Surgenor (CleanAir Online) An academic analysis of 12 roadmaps for decarbonising the global aviation industry finds they place a heavy reliance on biogenic fuels in the medium-term and synthetic e-kerosene in the longer term but largely omit a
(Cepsa) The energy company and the Spanish association of cooperatives representing more than 1 million farmers and ranchers will promote the production of biofuels from agricultural and livestock waste; Cepsa's Research Center will analyze waste from the olive, olive oil,
(Bangchak) Pativat Tivasasit, Chief Operation Officer, Refinery Business Group, Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited presided over the signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the exchange of technical knowledge and expertise on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) between
(NEOM) NEOM - Green Hydrogen Company is an equal joint venture by ACWA Power, Air Products and NEOM, building the world’s largest green hydrogen plant to produce green ammonia at scale in 2026. - The project at a total value of
(The Brainy Insights/Globe Newswire) The rising environmental issues are driving the blue hydrogen market's growth. The increased usage of hydrogen in fuel cell vehicles is projected to drive the market demand soon. -- The Brainy Insights estimates that the USD
by Anne Manning (Colorado State University/TechXplore) ... "I think my subjective takeaway is that the biofuels industry is good from an emissions point of view, but it could be much better," (the paper's first author, Jack) Smith said. "The emissions reductions we're
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Biofuel investments and the current expansion of U.S. soybean crush capacity are helping to improve farmers’ bottom lines, especially in areas that were previously underserved. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Mac Marshall, vice president of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Letter calls proposed RVOs “exactly the wrong signal to send right now” -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomed a letter sent by Govs. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), Mike Parson (R-MO), and Jim Pillen (R-NE) to EPA Administrator
(Office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards) Delta Biofuel has announced a $100 million final investment decision for the construction and start up of a full-scale renewable fuel production facility in Iberia Parish that will convert sugarcane waste into feedstock for
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies has acquired a 20% stake in Ductor, a Finland-based start-up that has developed an innovative technology to process high-nitrogen organic waste, such as poultry manure, which is usually difficult to use for biomethane production. By allowing the treatment
(Eni) The CEO of Eni Claudio Descalzi and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sonangol Sebastião Pai Querido Gaspar Martins have signed today in Rome a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further expand the scope of the cooperation between the
(Raven SR/PR Newswire) Richmond City Council unanimously approved California Environmental Quality Act Permit; Project is the first waste diversion to renewable hydrogen facility permitted in California; Hydrogen to be produced from green waste and food waste with proprietary non-combustion reforming
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum developed its BioForming technology to create fuels and chemicals from a wide range of naturally occurring, renewable resources. And now they teamed up with Johnson Matthey to bring to
(Free Malaysia Today) He says the flight will use a small amount of the algae-based sustainable aviation fuel produced through a collaborative effort between the state and Japanese partners. Sarawak premier Abang Johari Openg has announced that the state will test
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A startup advanced biofuel company is including first-generation corn ethanol plants in its commercialization strategy. Its vision includes regional crop conversion and enabling today's biorefineries to process woody biomass. Comstock Fuels proposes marrying corn
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) It should come as no surprise that ICM Inc. has made its Advanced Processing Package system—an innovative suite of bolt-on technology systems for ethanol plants looking to diversify revenue streams and lower carbon intensity
by Samantha McCollum (WACH Fox 57) Students at Blythewood High School are fueling the future as they turn used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel, a drop-in replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. Chemistry teacher Will Epps says he noticed there were great careers
(IEA Bioenergy) At the online event ’Opportunities of bioenergy and biofuels in developing economies‘, organized on 22 and 23 May by the IEA Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA Bioenergy) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), more than 500
(Queensland Government: Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure The Honourable Dr Steven Miles) Queensland Government and Qantas team up to unlock state’s full potential to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mote makes uniquely integrated gasification plants to produce hydrogen and CO2 from wood waste, in an environment of underway huge demand for fossil-free, cost-competitive hydrogen, rapid development of CCUS, the emergence of voluntary Carbon Markets,
(Envitec/Biomass Magazine) New York, Connecticut, Minnesota, Indiana and South Dakota – the list of US states where EnviTec Biogas is currently completing anaerobic digestion and biogas upgrading projects is becoming longer and longer. “We have 15 plants under construction right now,”
by Justin Foster (Simple Flying) The aircraft manufacturer will partner with Dimensional Energy to purchase 5 million gallons of SAF per year. -- The Boulder, Colorado-based company that is in the process of building the world's fastest airliner, Boom Supersonic, has reached
byMichael Barnard (CleanTechnica) We have enough waste biomass feedstock to fulfill all of our transportation needs, and the market and a bunch of bright people will figure out which ones are cheapest and lowest impact. ... And in this future world of
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) This week Illinois Soybean Association Communications Manager Claire Weinzierl highlights the benefits of biodiesel for farmers, fleets, fuel retailers and drivers and opportunities for everyone to expand use of the fuel. She also explains
(Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA)) Partnership will build a low carbon ethanol plant in southwest Michigan to add needed biofuel supply and help lower the dairy industry’s carbon footprint. -- Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Canadian Dairy Distillery announced a joint initiative that
(Propane.com/Path to Zero) This episode features a deep discussion on the game-changing crop, Camelina, which is quickly becoming a popular feedstock for renewable fuels production. Tucker welcomes the head of the world’s leading developer of camelina. Richard Palmer is CEO
(Reformed Energy) Garbage and other waste streams to be used to produce clean jet fuel, diesel fuel, electrical power. -- Reformed Energy Inc., a Texas corporation, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of certain intellectual property for a
(Pennsylvania State University/EurekAlert!) Reduce fossil fuel use and air quality will improve, right? It might not be as straightforward as it appears, according to a Penn State-led research team. They explored almost 30,000 simulated future scenarios and found that some climate
(Port of Rotterdam) SPIE Netherlands and C-Green are collaborating on the first Dutch modular plant to convert sewage sludge into biofuel. The innovative system – developed by C-Green – converts wet biomass (sludge) into the dry product hydrochar in an energy-efficient
(Frontier) • Charm Industrial will remove 112,000 tons of CO₂ between 2024 and 2030 on behalf of Frontier buyers. Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) could support gigatons of CO₂ removal per year, offering a promising path to permanent carbon removal
In March 2023, Schmidt Futures and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) partnered to identify strategic research opportunities to advance feedstocks of the future for a circular U.S. bioeconomy by convening 50 diverse stakeholders. The goal of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... If you look beyond the meetings and get down to the hard news flow, it’s still SAF, SAF, SAF, SAF and more SAF. 4AIR, which helps companies offset their emissions, use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), and
(United Nations Industrial Development Organization) A Pathway to Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development in Developing Countries -- ... Developing a bioethanol industry and value chain, by leveraging a vibrant agriculture sector and agro-industries in developing, least developed, and small island
(IEA Bioenergy: Task 39) Potential for sustainable production and consumption -- A great potential exists for biofuels in emerging economies of Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia as these regions have a growing demand for sustainable energy, plentiful local resources
by Dominic Gates (Seattle Times) Dutch company SkyNRG has chosen Washington state to locate a major new biogas plant that will produce sustainable aviation fuel — a key part of the airline world’s push to decarbonize flying. In an interview Wednesday on the sidelines
(Cummins) Joined by DOE Sec. Jennifer Granholm and state and local officials, underscoring momentum of the green hydrogen economy in North America -- Accelera ™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), today marked the start of
by Editorial Board (Manila Times) Biofuels, or fuels derived from organic sources, are increasingly being seen as an easy solution to meeting electricity needs in a more sustainable way, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions from vehicle fuel and import
by Meghan Gunn, Kerri Anne Renaulli and Ned Potter (Newsweek) ...These disruptors are pushing the boundaries of technology in creative ways to find solutions to the climate crisis and other, often related, environmental challenges. And they are often doing so
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