(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council recently participated in the biannual Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Maize Summit, at which both Amit Sachdev, USGC representative in India, and Kansas Corn Commission Executive Director Greg
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) U.S. billionaire Carl Icahn's CVR Energy Inc is exploring whether it can produce sustainable aviation fuel at its refineries, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Renewable fuels account for just a fraction of the fuel for
by Monique Batson (The News) A new renewable diesel production facility first proposed in 2020 is one step closer to becoming a reality after the Port Arthur city council authorized the city manager to execute an industrial district agreement with the
(Hoosier Ag News/MNC) ... Today’s plant-based meats are far more complicated. Two of the most popular brands, Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, utilize pea protein or soy protein concentrate in their burgers, both of which closely mimic the texture and taste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Addressing the challenges of sustainable aviation fuel feedstock availability in Brazil, RSB, in collaboration with Agroicone and the University of Campinas, published the outcomes of research into non-crop feedstock availability and potential in Brazil for
(Nacero) The Odessa Development Corporation and Nacero Inc., a Houston-based company, announced plans on Wednesday to build a $6.5 - $7.0 billion lower carbon gasoline manufacturing facility at a site in Penwell, Texas, in two phases. Phase one will produce 70,000
(Our Daily Planet) The Biden administration released its detailed budget proposal on Friday and it contained $36 billion in total for climate, a huge increase in climate-related spending. According to the budget justification, the increase of more than $14 billion compared over current spending
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biomass derived sugars can be used by engineered microbes to make fuels and chemicals – but Invizyne is looking at alternative methods to improve cellulosic utilization and conversion. Check out their BETO presentation highlighting their
(NextChem) Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces that its subsidiary NextChem and MYTILINEOS’ Renewable and Storage Development Business Unit (RSD BU) have signed an agreement today to develop engineering activities for the implementation of a green hydrogen plant via electrolysis in Italy. NextChem is Maire Tecnimont’s subsidiary operating in
(Vertex Energy/IRDirect.net) Vertex to acquire 100% of Mobile Chemical LP Refinery; Transforms Vertex into a Leading Independent Refiner of Renewable and Conventional Products; Multi-phase Renewable Diesel Project to Drive Superior "Clean Refining" Economics; Anticipate $3 billion in Annual Revenue and
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Gelatin isn’t usually thought of as something you’d wear, unless you are a toddler playing with your wiggly treat, but now a designer in Iceland turned a gelatin-based material into seamless clothing articles using molds.
by Rochelle Toplensky (Wall Street Journal) ... Pressure on the petroleum industry to decarbonize is building on multiple fronts. U.S. oil giants that look at their more forward-thinking peers across the Atlantic for inspiration will find some lessons, but not easy
(Venture Global) Venture Global LNG announced plans to capture and sequester carbon at its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG facilities. Having concluded a comprehensive engineering and geotechnical analysis, the company is launching, subject only to regulatory approvals, a shovel-ready carbon capture
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) ... Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy and board member of MN Bio-Fuels, testified in support of the Future Fuels Act to the Minnesota House Conference Committee. Here's her testimony in full: ... Specifically, we have discussed strategies that can harness
by Matthew Choi (Politico/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) Senate Energy Committee Chair Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) expressed skepticism at investing major federal bucks into electric vehicle infrastructure, as Biden’s plan proposes. “I don’t remember Henry Ford — when he built the Model T — that we went out
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the government has selected 24 projects for the first phase of its R&D challenge to find direct air carbon capture and greenhouse gas removal technologies, many of which are bio-based. From those projects,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From pilot plant to scale-up demo and finally commercialization,Mark Warner shares this illuminating slide guide on what the opportunities and bottlenecks are for commercial fermentation. What’s impeding fermentation’s full potential in the bioeconomy? What’s available
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Things move faster these days, and in the past 24 hours, we’ve had 10 different Worlds shaken to their foundations by events taking place around the world and within the Circular Economy. 1. United States announced
by Hugo Miller and Laura Hurst (Bloomberg/Financial Post) ... A Dutch court verdict against Royal Dutch Shell Plc will determine whether it has a legal responsibility for climate change, in a case that will be watched by Big Oil executives globally. A
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are introducing legislation today that would help businesses finance carbon capture technology at power plants and other industrial facilities, and seek to give a boost to direct air capture. The bill, dubbed
(Battelle) Battelle and Catahoula Resources (“Catahoula”) will jointly develop solutions for the capture, transport and sequestration of carbon dioxide produced at ethanol facilities in Nebraska. The agreement pairs the world’s largest private independent research and development company with a portfolio company of private investment firm
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Haldor Topsoe) -Haldor Topsoe has revamped Preem’s renewable hydrotreater unit at their refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden. -The hydrotreater is now able to co-process 85% renewable feedstock utilizing Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ technology. -The unit has a capacity of 6,600
(VTTI) Eurotank Amsterdam (ETA, part of VTTI) is investing in the conversion of its gas oil tanks, making them suitable for storing biofuels, mixed biofuels and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), following a successful pilot project. The project will realise a total
(Biofuture Platform/PR Newswire) - Policy Blueprint was also unveiled to urgently accelerate the growth of the global bioeconomy; - The IEA's Net Zero by 2050 report published last week has highlighted the critical role that sustainable bioenergy will play in the clean
(WSSC Water) WSSC Water Commissioners today approved an 18-year contract with Washington Gas (WGL) for the construction and installation of approximately 900 feet of natural gas pipeline and related infrastructure to supply natural gas to, and convey renewable natural gas from
(Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council/KROX) Over the course of two decades, biodiesel has proven to be nothing short of heroic in helping to clean Minnesota’s air. Starting this week, the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotional Council (MSR&PC) is debuting
by Matthew Mercure (NGT News) Amp Americas has entered a deal with Equilibrium and Green Gas Partners (GGP) to operate and manage their dairy RNG project in Maricopa, Ariz. The project, in operation since 2018, was developed by Equilibrium and GGP. It is designed to capture dairy
by Emily Pontecorvo (Grist) How Charm Industrial became a go-to in Big Tech's mission to offset its carbon footprint. -- ... The friends, all engineers by training, had designed a machine that could turn agricultural waste, like almond shells, into
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A new report commissioned by Farm Journal Foundation finds U.S. farmers have the potential to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and become part of the global solution to climate change. U.S. agriculture contributes about 10% of the
(Greasezilla) Greasezilla is actively seeking new FOG (fats, oils and grease) processing locations nationwide for joint ventures with government and private operators -- Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla™ FOG separation and processing systems, announces that Sheltowee CleanTech Fund I, LLC, is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed last week’s trio of experts from renowned NexantECA, led by ABLC Wolfpack’s own Steve Slome, at DigestConnect, here’s your chance to get the inside look at using CO2, waste plastics and existing
by Mike Newman (Parhelion Underwriting/Biofuels Digest) A transition to carbon-neutral flying is possible and sustainable aviation fuels are the most promising decarbonization pathway in the near term. -- ... Looking ahead, the airline industry is facing even more stringent regulations as
(UABIO) ... In Ukraine, there are about 20 producers of bioethanol with a total capacity of over 300 thousand tons/year, but there are only 8 companies with a total capacity of 128 thousand tons/year that really produce bioethanol. Raw materials for bioethanol
by Tim Newbold (The Guardian) The global approach to energy is changing rapidly. The urgency of the challenge that climate change presents has focused significant attention and resources on renewable energy solutions, as countries and companies seek to reduce emissions. One
by Josh Lewis (upstream online) Proposed CCS project will have the capacity to store roughly double Norway’s annual greenhouse gas emissions as Equinor targets blue ammonia production -- Norwegian duo Equinor and Horisont Energi have struck a deal to further mature
(Lat Am Investor) ... However, as mining experts reveal elsewhere in this report, copper supply will be unable to replace every existing internal combustion engine with an EV by 2050. ... That means biofuels will also play an important role. Latin
(Green Car Congress) ADM and the University of Illinois announced the successful completion of the Illinois Basin - Decatur Project (IBDP), a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project designed to evaluate and test the technology at commercial scale. This is one of two CCS projects
(Neste) Until now, there have been no commercial drop-in solutions for replacing fossil gasoline to reduce high amounts of greenhouse gas emissions from conventional petrol cars, without investing into new vehicles or modifying the old ones. Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) SHV Energy and UGI International are launching a joint venture to advance the production and use of Renewable Dimethyl Ether, rDME, a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to accelerate renewable solutions for the LPG industry and
(Biofuels International) Pat Gruber, CEO of Gevo, has expressed his views to Biofuels International about what the next 12 months will bring. He said: “We appear to be in the midst of a great ‘awakening’. We can do something about
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Spanish energy company Repsol is joining forces with Canadian firm Enerkem and Grupo Agbar, a Spain-based water and waste management business, to build a waste-to-chemicals plant in Tarragona, Spain. Under the joint venture Ecoplanta
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Ag network company Viterra plans to build a new canola crushing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan. The company says it’s in the feasibility stage to finalize the plant’s capabilities and design. The initial targeted annual
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Phillips 66 has completed the hydrotreater conversion at its Rodeo, California, petroleum refinery near San Francisco and has begun to produce renewable diesel. “Earlier this month, we commenced renewable diesel production at the San Francisco Refinery
by James Burgess (S&P Global Platts) Shell and Daimler Truck will roll out a hydrogen refueling network between three renewable hydrogen production hubs in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Cologne and Hamburg in Germany from 2025, Shell said May 20. Shell aims
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Finalizing Grant for “Valorizing Forest Waste for Cellulosic Ethanol Production” to Extract Sugars from Waste Forest and Orchard Wood Using Ionic Liquids Technology Licensed Exclusively to Aemetis from DOE-Funded Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a
by Trevor Hoag (The Iola Register) Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly toured the East Kansas Agri-Energy ethanol plant in Garnett on Wednesday, part of a series of stops at industries around Southeast Kansas. -- Imagine the smell of baked bread, then beer. That’s
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg) Oil refiners’ attempt to clean up their act is bumping into growing concerns over food prices and supplies as nations seek to get back on their feet -- Soaring demand for crops has once again raised
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(Port News) Global shipping company Samskip has strengthened its commitment to sustainability in the supply chain with a series of customer projects to advance the use of carbon-neutral biofuel as part of its haulage services, according to the company's release. A new
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Competitors coming together – Adidas and Allbirds – both shoe manufacturers are working together on green sneakers, a company working to commercialize biobased silk polymers, the European Union looking at waste feathers from poultry into
by Dayo Adenubi (The Punch) Unicane Industries Limited has announced the completion of the second phase of its plant extension, making it the largest ethanol producer on the continent. Unicane, a manufacturer of ethanol in Lokoja, Kogi State, made the announcement in
(Barchart/PR Newswire) Barchart, a leading provider of market data and technology services to the financial, media and commodity industries, has announced a new distribution partnership with PRIMA Markets, a leading research company for the low carbon fuels market, specializing in renewable
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) The aviation sector has ambitious targets for reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and switching from fossil fuels to low-carbon Sustainable Aviation Fuels. SAF is considered the most efficient way to achieve those targets quickly, however, in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Why algae? With biofuel yield 8-13 times larger than corn, well, why not! We took key slides from the 100+ slide deck from this year’s U.S. DOE BETO presentation on the latest goings ons with
by Bill Hagy (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) How can one determine if an anaerobic digester will provide a value-added economic opportunity as well as an environmental solution for my livestock operation? There are several factors to consider: Size of the farm or
(Antara News) In the framework to run the direction of the President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) regarding the Grand National Energy Strategy for energy transformation and strengthening green economy, green technology and green products, PT Pertamina (Persero) continues to prioritize various energy
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry (PDF, 561 KB). The report represents an important step toward in President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and
(United Airlines) New United Eco-Skies Alliance Program includes global corporate leaders who, with United, will pay towards more sustainable aviation fuel, all companies invited to participate -- United Airlines continues to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future with
by John Cox (Bakersfield.com) An Iowa technology company has proposed a first-of-its-kind bioenergy project in McFarland that's expected to help cut a significant source of local air pollution while also reducing diesel emissions, burying carbon and employing about 50 local
by John Cox (Bakersfield.com) A major industrial property that has sat idle for years in the heart of Bakersfield is coming back to life to refine used cooking oil, rendered animal fats and a canola-related grain called camelina. Torrance-based biofuels company
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Velocys provided an update on its proposed commercial-scale U.K. and U.S. biorefinery projects in its 2020 financial report, released on May 17. The company also discussed an agreement that could allow its technology to be deployed
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is offering directed funding assistance for industry and universities interested in leveraging NREL's unique biomass compositional analysis capabilities. Eligibility All U.S. companies and universities are eligible to apply
by Lisa Whitley Coleman (EHS Daily Advisor) The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) ends its current phase in 2022. The EPA has asked the oil, corn, and biofuels industries for input on the next phase of the biofuel policy, according to Reuters. ... “The
(Green Car Congress) Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) will demonstrate a combination of technologies that will produce hydrogen from renewable natural gas (RNG) at SunLine Transit Agency’s hydrogen fueling station in Thousand Palms, California. The research project, called “H2 SilverSTARS,” will produce renewable
(U.S. Department of Energy) The Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted its 2021 Project Peer Review virtually on March 8‒12, 2021; March 15‒16, 2021; and March 22‒26, 2021. Presentations for all sessions can be found in the searchable database below. For more information,
(Investing.com (Google Translation)) The "Omega Green" biofuel plant, owned by the company ECB Group Paraguay, will operate at full capacity in the second half of 2024 and intends to put the South American country "on the global map of the production
(Air France KLM Group) Air France-KLM, Total, Groupe ADP and Airbus have joined forces to carry out the first long-haul flight powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) (1) produced in France. At 3:40 p.m. today, Air France Flight 342 took off
(American Bureau of Shipping) Low Carbon Shipping Outlook Suggests Industry Will Need to Do More to Meet GHG Targets -- ABS has published the latest trends and projections on carbon-reduction strategies for shipping as the industry looks to meet decarbonization
(Fleet News Daily/Darling Ingredients) Wendy’s french fry and chicken nugget production is processed by a DAR PRO Solutions operation which then gets transported to Darling’s Diamond Green Diesel plant -- Wendy’s recently-released Corporate Responsibility Report cites its partnership with DAR PRO
(HAM Group) HAM Group and HAM Italy are developing in Faenza, Italy, one of the largest facilities in Europe producing 100% biomethane for transportation, with an estimated annual capacity of 9 million kilos, equivalent to 140GWh/year. The project starts from the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) CVR Energy Inc.’s board of directors has determined that the company is no longer interested in acquiring another crude oil refinery and instead will focus on renewable fuels. As a result, the board has
(Praj) Praj Industries India’s most accomplished industrial biotech company has achieved yet another milestone by developing innovative technology to produce Bio-bitumen based on lignin. The Netherlands-based Circular Biobased Delta, one of Europe’s premier consortia to promote bioeconomy, has approved Praj’s Bio-bitumen
by Talib Visram (Fast Company) ... In Oakland, California, the circularity of the model is most clear. Since 2019, it’s been in a partnership with the city, where it’s helping Oakland’s plans to reduce carbon emissions by nearly 56% by 2030, compared to
(Diesel Technology Forum) New data from California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Program confirms the substantial role of internal combustion engine technologies in CO2 reductions, outpacing EV technologies 3:1 -- Newly-released data from the California Air Resources Board, shows that low
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EurActiv) The EU’s decision to cap the share of crop-based biofuels in the bloc’s energy mix risks hampering efforts to decarbonise the transport sector, industry has warned ahead of the revision of the renewable energy directive. Environmentalists, on
by Jenna Bloxom* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The May 5th, 2021 Congressional hearing of the CLEAN Future Act: Driving Decarbonization of the Transportation Sector was a veritable marathon of legislative discourse just shy of four hours long as both parties debated
(Bioenergy Insight) Weltec Biopower is building a biomethane plant for Spanish dairy farm Torre Santamaria. Since the first 250 kW biogas plant went live in 2011, the Catalan family business has covered its entire energy demand from its residues. The
(Vision Hydrogen/Globe Newswire) Vision Hydrogen Corporation (OTCQB:VIHD) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce that VoltH2, a Europe-based developer of green hydrogen production infrastructure projects that is 17.5% owned by the Company, has signed a cooperation agreement to prepare for the construction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Greenlane Renewables made headlines this week when it reported record revenue growth of over 300% in Q1 2021 over Q1 2020. Ok, 317% to be exact. If that’s not impressive enough, check out this slide
(Royal Mail/NGV Journal) Royal Mail is expanding its use of low emission vehicles, with the addition of 29 CNG trucks, which will run on biomethane. This is an example of the company’s ongoing commitment to reduce emissions associated with its operations.
by Jim Robbins (Energy Today) Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called Neom. The $500 billion city — complete with flying taxis and robotic domestic help — is being built from scratch
by Florence Tan (NASDAQ/Reuters) Royal Dutch Shell RDSa.L said on Friday it will be working with a university in Singapore in a research project worth S$4.6 million ($3.4 million) over three years to convert carbon dioxide to fuels and petrochemicals. Researchers from Shell and
(City of Lincoln/NGV Journal) Mayor of Lincoln Leirion Gaylor Baird announced the successful completion of a project to use the biogas from a city wastewater facility to produce vehicle fuel. The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Department (LTU) began the biogas sustainability
(NGV Journal/Clean Energy Fuels Corp.) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new renewable natural gas contracts as fleets across North America increasingly continue to adopt the clean, low-carbon fuel to power heavy- and medium-duty trucks. “Fleets are learning that renewable natural gas,
(Southern Company Gas/Biomass Magazine) Southern Company Gas announced that it has taken ownership of the Meadow Branch Landfill Methane Recovery Facility, the renewable natural gas facility located at the Meadow Branch Landfill in Athens, Tennessee, from sister company PowerSecure. The facility is now
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm briefly discussed how biofuels will into the U.S. Department of Energy’s priorities under the Biden administration during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing on May 6. The hearing was held by the
(Transform Materials) Manufacturing process for Transform Materials’ revolutionary technology in key chemical products validated at pilot plant; Transform and DSM Nutritional Products begin discussions for global-scale commercial production. -- Transform Materials LLC (“Transform”), a sustainable chemical company with a patented net-carbon-negative
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Seaboard Energy, formerly known as High Plains Bioenergy, is building a renewable diesel plant in Hugoton, Kansas at the former Abengoa ethanol plant site that was purchased in February 2019. Using Haldor Topsoe’s
(Titan LNG/NGV Journal) Titan LNG announced the development tender of a new LNG bunkering barge, Titan Krios, increasing the accessibility of LNG as a marine fuel in the Port of Zeebrugge and in the English Channel ports. The new vessel, which
(Solutions from the Land) The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held its first hearing of the 117th Congress this week, drawing attention to the enormous potential in farm productivity and profitability offered by conservation agriculture. The panel also highlighted
(Australian Renewable Energy Agency/Electric Energy Online) On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today (May 5) announced that it has conditionally approved $103.3 million towards three commercial-scale renewable hydrogen projects, as part of its Renewable
(Chevron/Business Wire) Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary Chevron U.S.A. Inc. (Chevron) is investing an additional $20 million in the Adopt-a-Port initiative with California renewable natural gas (RNG) provider Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE). Chevron has
(Bioenergy Insight) Brightmark broke ground on the Caballero Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project on 4 May. The project includes the construction of new anaerobic digesters at Caballero Dairy Farms, an 8,800 animal farm in Eloy, Arizona. On completion of the project,
(Bioenergy Insight) Carbon Clean has joined forces with BayoTech to develop on-site hydrogen with carbon capture solutions. Carbon Clean, a leader in cost-effective CO2 capture and separation technology, signed a memorandum of understanding with BayoTech, to explore commercial opportunities targeted at
(Howard Energy Partners/Business Wire) -Howard Energy Partners (HEP) announced that it has executed long-term agreements with Diamond Green Diesel (DGD), a 50/50 joint venture between Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO) and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE:DAR), and plans to significantly expand its
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ICF’s managing director for Fuels & Power, Mike McCurdy, prepared one of the most compact reviews of Sustainable Aviation Fuels key metrics and issues we’ve seen in quite some time. These were seen just a
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From South Dakota, The Digest has learned that POET is in exclusive discussions with Flint Hills Resources over the possible acquisition of their biofuels business. Flint Hills Resources is the nation’s fifth-largest bioethanol producer, and this
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In a crazy week with gas shortages in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S. because of panic buying after a cyber-attack on the Colonial Pipeline, it’s enough to make us want to escape to the International
by Moji Karimi (Cemvita Factory/Biofuels Digest) Any SynBio (synthetic biology) company is faced with three principal questions right off the bat: 1. Product or platform? A) Product: develop the microbe, build the plant, and sell the product. The end molecule is the revenue
ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) announced today (May 11, 2021) the completion of an equity investment in BC Organics Anaerobic Digestion Facility (BCO), a commercial biorefinery that processes dairy manure into renewable natural gas (RNG), a concentrated nutrient stream, dried
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Massachusetts, Ginkgo Bioworks and Soaring Eagle Acquisition Corp. have agreed to a business combination that will result in Ginkgo becoming a publicly-listed company. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. The
(ADM) ADM also adding refining and storage capacity to crush facility in Quincy, Illinois -- ADM (NYSE: ADM) today (May 10, 2021) announced its plan to build North Dakota’s first-ever dedicated soybean crushing plant and refinery to meet fast-growing demand from
(Savage/Globe Newswire) Savage, a global industry infrastructure and supply chain services company, in business for 75 years, announced today the formation of a team to lead the buildout of renewable energy assets and services. The Company is already engaged with partners on
(LanzaTech) Industrial exhaust gas used to produce sustainable alcohol; White biotechnology enables carbon recycling -- Transforming the carbon contained in industrial off-gases into valuable chemicals is the aim of a partnership between LanzaTech and BASF. Now the partners have achieved a key first
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Australia-based Licella, in their joint venture with Canfor (Arbios Biotech) – a just inked a new global alliance with Shell Catalysts & Technologies that aims to create low-carbon, circular economy focused biorefinery, with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the online sessions of ABLC have drawn to a close. This week, delegates around the world will be joining in the ABLC Lounges for person to person networking. The final day of on-stage presentations
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In New York, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Benson Hill, the Midwest-based agtech company focused on Cloud Biology, will merge with special purpose acquisition company Star Peak Corp. II in a $2B transaction
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor kicked off the event with a speech that framed the future of biofuels by addressing three key priorities to drive biofuel demand: building out access to higher blends nationwide, positioning biofuels
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In West Virginia, Greasezilla developed an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel byproduct on behalf of its customers. Greasezilla systems produce a Brown Grease Advanced Biofuel in nearly every region of the
by Laís Forti Thomaz and Amanda Gondim (Universidade Federal de Goias/Estadão (Google Translation)) In an article in Estadão, RBQAV researchers affirm that Brazil needs to seek international partnerships to fulfill an agreement -- ... Aircraft operators are encouraged to use
by Morgan Black (Global News) A made-in-Alberta success story is taking flight after a University of Alberta professor found a way to transform agriculture and forestry waste into jet fuel. Dr. David Bressler is the project lead of FORGE Hydrocarbons. He has studied the
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Biobased bullet-proof vests are something Tony Stark might come up with in an Avengers movie, but it’s a reality in Sao Paulo, Brazil with DSM’s help. Speaking of trying to stay alive…researchers successfully 3D printed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 4 of ABLC is now complete, with 26 more speakers completing their trips to the digital stage. Thursday’s agenda included some of the hottest topics — The Department of Energy Horizons, the future
(Big News Network/ANI) Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Steel Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday remotely flagged off the first supply of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) based biodiesel blended diesel under the Expressions of Interest (EoIs) Scheme from Indian Oil's Tikrikalan
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 3 of ABLC is now complete, with 15 more presentations — packed with hot topics. Dominating the stage? The Sustainable Aviation Summit, the RNG Summit and the Plastics and Materials Summit. Here are the
edited by Puneet Dwivedi (GCB-Bioenergy) A Virtual Special Issue -- The aviation sector emits 2.4% of the global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions. The use of jet fuel derived from bioenergy feedstocks is vital for reducing the aviation sector's carbon footprint.
by Lauren Zumbach (Chicago Tribune) United Airlines is giving customers who want to reduce the environmental impact of their travel a way to buy sustainable jet fuel that releases fewer emissions than traditional jet fuel. The Chicago-based airline has already secured
(Marathon Petroleum Corporation) Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) has signed an agreement with One Energy Enterprises LLC to install five 2.3 megawatt wind turbines at MPC’s renewable diesel facility in Dickinson, North Dakota. The wind turbines will provide energy to the facility and
(Bosch) Sale of Blue Gasoline also planned at regular filling stations in the course of the year -- Blue Gasoline fuel contains up to 33 percent renewables. Shell will offset remaining carbon emissions through certified offset arrangements. The fuel complies with
(Cayuga RNG Holdings) Cayuga RNG Holdings, LLC (“Cayuga RNG”) announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop dairy farm digester projects to produce renewable natural gas (“RNG”) in upstate New York. Cayuga RNG is a joint venture owned
(Gevo) Total Cray Valley and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today the successful completion of phase 1 of their Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to upgrade fusel oils into renewable isoamylene. The companies are now seeking to advance to Phase 2 of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transportation and the natural gas grid are two of the hardest sectors to decarbonize according to Greenlane Renewables, and Greenlane is looking at renewable natural gas as a solution. What used to be a niche
by Danielle Jester (Lake County Examiner) Red Rock Biofuels is looking to raise money through the bond market to complete construction of its facility in Lakeview. -- Rumors that have been circulating around Lakeview for weeks were finally confirmed Wednesday, April
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As one of the world’s largest polymer companies, Covestro is looking at being more sustainable. But how exactly? How are they innovating to transform industries like automotive, construction, wood processing, electronics, cosmetics and more? From
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, it was day 2 of ABLC with more presentations covering companies, technologies, updates, priorities, programs, economics and research. From net zero carbon, renewable commitments, California LCFS, sustainable aviation fuel, Bio-LPG, and more, there was
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, day 1 of ABLC is now complete, with 18 presentations covering more than 60 companies and technologies as well as comprehensive updates from major supply chain companies and four presentations on priorities, programs, economics
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, the first dedicated, independent study into Miscanthus life cycles shows that the above ground biomass grows annually and recycles all the carbon that’s been produced through planting, harvesting and burning the
(Southern California Gas/PR Newswire) Led by Zero Emission Industries, the project will test hydrogen fuel cell marine vessel technology designed to significantly reduce GHGs and air pollution from fishing, fire, ferry and other small boats in California -- Southern California Gas
(Southern California Gas) New technology being tested by H2U Technologies and SoCalGas to make green hydrogen from water and renewable electricity -- Hydrogen continues to gain traction as a viable and important tool to address climate change in California. Now, thanks
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lignin. Yes, you can make almost anything out of it, and money. What’s the newest tech and applications? Where are the markets where key players are changing outcomes for some of the world’s most abundant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) MetGen COO Matti Heikkilä takes us inside the technology in this illuminating slide guide. Find out what’s behind their inspiration, the bioprocessing tech behind next gen biorefineries, how to de-bottleneck a biorefinery, the possibilities with
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) There were 22 weekdays in April. There were 15 announcements about sustainable aviation fuel progress, advancements, implementations, and production in just those 21 days. What does that mean? Why is SAF suddenly taking off like
(NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) Europe’s rapidly growing natural gas fueling station network has reached the milestone of 4.000 CNG, and 400 LNG stations. These stations are crucial as they are able to support Europe’s gmobility fleet, with also a rapidly increasing share
(International Association of Oil and Gas Producers) Map and overview of existing and planned CCUS facilities in the European Union and UK. READ MORE
(Gasum/NGV Journal) As of early August, Gasum’s northernmost natural gas filling station in Norway will be ready to open in Heggstadmoen. The new facility, also the first of its kind in the Norwegian city of Trondheim, will supply LNG, CNG and
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Highwater Ethanol hosted a virtual plant visit for 10 students from Sleepy Eye High School on April 20. During the virtual plant visit, the students, from the school’s Natural Resources class, were
(Ingevity/NGV Journal) Ingevity Corporation announced a strategic partnership with and investment in GreenGasUSA Holdings, an integrated renewable natural gas solutions provider helping customers reduce their environmental impact. South Carolina-based GreenGas contracts with agricultural farms, landfills and industrial and municipal wastewater treatment
by Mohammed Akhef (Times of India) The Dharashiv Sugar Mill in Osmanabad district has started the process to generate oxygen from the sugar mill based ethanol plant. ... If successful, this process could turn Maharashtra’s sugar bowl into an oxygen bowl amid
(Aker Solutions) Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Nordic Blue Crude (NBC) for front-end engineering and design (FEED) of a new e-Fuel facility at Herøya in Porsgrunn, Norway. The e-Fuel plant is planned to produce CO2-neutral fuel by using
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, will modify its existing renewables production capacity in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, to enable production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Currently
(Ocean Network Express) – Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a second trial of sustainable marine biofuel onboard the M/V MOL Experience. The specifications of the second trial were different from the first trial,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... (T)o provide a more efficient and environmentally friendly method to reduce flue gas contaminants such as SOx and CO2 for small and medium sized enterprises (SME) requiring emission reductions. ... Ionada’s patented carbon capture technology
(OPAL Fuels) OPAL Fuels LLC, previously known as Fortistar RNG and TruStar Energy, and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC will build the first renewable natural gas production facility in Minnesota. The project will be
(ReNewsBiz) Supportive net zero policies, a steep decline in production costs from electrolysis as well as a broad push towards renewables will pave the way for the widespread adoption of green hydrogen, according to S&P Global Ratings. S&P Global Ratings found, in
(Iberdrola (Google translation)) This project would be located at the bp refinery in Castellón, where a 20 megawatt (MW) electrolyzer would be built, powered by renewable energy produced, among other generation sources, by a 40 MW photovoltaic plant. In later
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed last week’s DigestConnect, check out this short but sweet slide guide from Tom Whitman of The Whitman Group for key details on financing bioprojects. As you’ve heard on the DigestConnect chat line,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today we look at using Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex technology to transform almost any renewable feedstock into drop-in, ultra-low sulfur gasoline, jet fuel or diesel. Ready for greenfield projects, refinery add-ons and conversions — how does
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The weather is warming up in the Northern hemisphere of the world and that means many are exercising outside more. Check out this week’s Top 8 Innovations with a new algae-based tennis racket called the
by Michael Bates (NGT News) OPAL Fuels LLC and NextEra Energy Marketing LLC have unveiled plans to build the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Minnesota. The project will be located at a landfill owned by Republic Services Inc. and interconnect with a pipeline
by Zachary Oren Smith (Iowa City Press-Citizen) On land that has yielded corn and beans, Jim Dane and some other Johnson County farmers may see something new produced. Locally, the Dane name is associated with Dane's Dairy, a popular ice cream shop just off Highway
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