Awards – Advanced BioFuels USA

Energy Globe Award Applications Open DEADLINE February 14, 2023

(Energy Globe Award) In total, participants from more than 180 nations participated with implemented projects e.g. in the year 2019 . All projects protecting our environment may be submitted. The Energy Globe Award is presented in the categories of Life: Earth, Fire, Water, Air, the future-oriented category Youth and a yearly

February 1, 2023 Read Full Article

2023 C3E Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE February 15, 2023

(Clean Energy Education and Empowerment) Do you know a mid-career woman who is a rising leader in the clean energy sector? Please nominate her for a 2023 C3E Award! The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Awards recognize mid-career women who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and accomplishments in the clean energy

February 1, 2023 Read Full Article

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Receive RFA’s 2023 Industry Award

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will visit the upcoming National Ethanol Conference to receive the RFA’s annual Industry Award, the ethanol industry’s highest honor. Each year, the award is presented to an individual or entity who has made a significant contribution to

February 1, 2023 Read Full Article

Nine Outstanding Students Selected for 2023 ACS GCI Travel Awards

by David Laviska (ACS Network Chemiistry Community Online/ACS Green Chemistry Institute) It’s awards season at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (GCI) and we’re delighted that unprecedented numbers of students from undergraduates through post-doctoral scholars are seeking to share details of their research in green chemistry. As has been true for more

January 27, 2023 Read Full Article

Clean Fuels Champions Receive Recognition for Industry Contributions

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Annual awards honor visionaries, advocates, innovators — A diverse crop of individuals and organizations receive top honors for their contributions to the clean fuels industry this week. The Clean Fuels Alliance America annual awards showcase those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of biodiesel, renewable

January 24, 2023 Read Full Article

Top Tips to Run Major Events in a More Sustainable Way

by Emma Harrison (Neste) … The first step to better sustainability is to make an audit of your environmental footprint – once it is clear what the biggest areas of improvement are, concrete steps can then be taken to start addressing them. These could include, for example, choosing a venue that

January 18, 2023 Read Full Article

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Presents 2023 Biodiesel, Ethanol Marketing Awards

(Biobased Diesel Daily/Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Jan. 10 that Growmark FS and Kwik Trip | Kwik Star are the winners of the 2023 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond

January 17, 2023 Read Full Article

A Deep Dive into Sustainable Innovation

by Karen Bonhert (AgWeb) … Recently, Bar 20 received the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) because of the sustainable and innovative advancements made on their Kerman, Calif., dairy. In 2022, they were also honored with the U.S. Dairy Sustainability award. “What

January 13, 2023 Read Full Article

Nominations Open for Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2023” DEADLINE February 6, 2023

(Conference on CO2 Based Fuels & Chemicals 2023) Producers and inventors of innovative products and technologies are invited to hand in a completed application form and a leaflet or a two-page PDF about the product in English including printable digital pictures (300 dpi), which are free of use in our

January 3, 2023 Read Full Article

Wisconsin Clean Cities Honors Top Sustainable Fleets

(Wisconsin Clean Cities) Awards presented at Transportation Conference & Annual Meeting — … “It’s rewarding to see Wisconsin Clean Cities members demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through the use of clean transportation fuels, advanced vehicle technologies and energy-saving strategies.” Wisconsin Clean Cities Executive Director Lorrie Lisek said. “We applaud their efforts

December 22, 2022 Read Full Article

Bioeconomy 500 Nominations Now Open! DEADLINE: December 31, 2022

(Biofuels Digest) Do you know someone who should be recognized in the Bioeconomy 500 as one of the leaders of the global transition to net zero and a bioeconomy? — In Florida, The Digest announced the opening of nominations for the Bioeconomy 500, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions

December 13, 2022 Read Full Article

Why the AD Industry Is Poised for Expansion

by Joanna D. Underwood and Matt Tomich (Energy Vision/BioCycle Magazine) After 15-plus years of development, anaerobic digestion technology has become more refined and standardized, and is attracting significant amounts of institutional capital investment. … We have been tracking anaerobic digestion (AD) of organic waste for many years, including technology, policy,

December 7, 2022 Read Full Article

City of Moline, Illinois Named 2022 Clean Fuels Champion by Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT)

(Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation) The city, fleet and facilities manager Sarah Mark recognized for operating low-emission vehicles. — The City of Moline, Illinois has been named a Clean Fuels Champion by the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT), a statewide nonprofit formerly known as Chicago Area Clean Cites Coalition. The

December 7, 2022 Read Full Article

EPA Calls for Applications for the 2023 President’s Environmental Student and Teacher Awards DEADLINE January 11, 2023

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced that EPA’s Office of Environmental Education is now accepting applications for the 2023 President’s Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA) and Presidential Innovation Awards for Environmental Educators (PIAEE). “Students, educators, and young people have contributed so much to

November 30, 2022 Read Full Article

ArcelorMittal Wins EnviroLys Award for Integrating Biofuel at Port-Cartier Pellet Plant

(ArcelorMittal Exploitation minière Canada s.e.n.c. /CISION) ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. (“ArcelorMittal”) has won an EnviroLys Award in the ICI+ Green Project category for introducing the use of pyrolytic oil at its Port-Cartier plant. The EnviroLys Awards recognize private expertise in the green economy, entrepreneurship and innovation of companies in the environmental services industry.

November 30, 2022 Read Full Article

GTI Energy Once again Recognized as One of 2022’s Most Engaging Workplaces

(GTI) For the fourth year in a row, GTI Energy has been recognized by Chicago Tribune Top Workplaces as among the top 25 mid-size employers with the most engaging workplace in the Chicago area. Achieving this ranking out of hundreds of participating companies demonstrates GTI Energy’s commitment to engaging its team

November 28, 2022 Read Full Article

Turkish Airlines Receives ‘Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year’ Award from CAPA

(Turkish Airlines/Biobased Diesel Daily) Turkish Airlines announced this month that it received the “Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award by CAPA-Centre for Aviation for its innovative sustainability efforts. The global carrier, which puts sustainability at the center of its business model, won this award within the scope of sustainable innovation

November 22, 2022 Read Full Article

Algae Biomass Organization Announces 2022 Algae Industry Awards

(Algae Biomass Organization) Outstanding leaders, companies and innovations recognized by ABO — The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2022 Algae Industry Awards. During ABO’s Annual Algae Biomass Summit, Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca White, announced outstanding leaders, companies and innovations that are at the forefront of efforts to develop

November 17, 2022 Read Full Article

Green Bay Packaging Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Outstanding Innovation Award

(Biorenewable Deployment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Green Bay Packaging with the 2022 Outstanding Innovation Award for their culture of innovation through partnerships. “BDC is proud to honor Green Bay Packaging with its Outstanding Innovation Award,” said BDC President and Co-Founder, Masood Akhtar. “Green Bay Packaging is a

November 16, 2022 Read Full Article

ACT Expo Fleet Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE December 16, 2022

The ACT Expo Fleet Awards are the ultimate recognition of fleet operators who exemplify leadership in sustainable transportation practices and have gone above and beyond to drive innovation and adoption of clean vehicle technologies. Winners will be honored on the ACT Expo Mainstage in May 2023 in front of thousands

November 14, 2022 Read Full Article

Now Open: Applications for NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize DEADLINE January 24, 2023

The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize is an international award that recognizes innovative research by investigators who received their M.D., Ph.D, or M.D/Ph.D. in the last ten years, and are working on the functional attributes of the microbiota. The research can include any organism that has potential to contribute to

November 14, 2022 Read Full Article

Green Energy Biofuel Recognized for Growth, Positive Work Environment

(Green Energy Biofuel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Green Energy Biofuel, a fast-growing multiservice waste-recycling company based in South Carolina, has won several awards this year in recognition of its numerous accomplishments, growth and employee care. The company collects used cooking oil (UCO) and other food-industry waste, including solid organics, and processes the material

October 25, 2022 Read Full Article

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Hosts Annual Awards Luncheon

(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Conference Will Recognize Champions of Clean Energy, Transportation and Environmental Equity and Justice — The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) a public-private partnership that promotes the use of clean, American transportation fuels, improved air quality and environmental justice and will host its Annual Awards

October 24, 2022 Read Full Article

Green Living: Award-Winning Hong Kong Scientist’s Innovation Turns Sewage Sludge into Energy, Slowing Down the Impact of Climate Change

by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Sewage sludge used as feedstock to make methanol cuts down carbon emissions by a quarter compared to coal as the raw material, Polytechnic University professor Ren Jingzheng says; If all 1,200 tonnes of sludge generated in Hong Kong every day is converted to

October 5, 2022 Read Full Article

2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards Will Celebrate Innovation and Sustainability DEADLINE December 9, 2022

by Jennie Romer (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/American Chemical Society) As a sustainability expert, author, and the first-ever Deputy Assistant Administrator for Pollution Prevention at EPA, I’m thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards. The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards are a way for EPA

September 22, 2022 Read Full Article

Anellotech Wins Plastics Industry Association Bioplastics Innovation Award

(Plastics Industry Association) The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced sustainable technology company, Anellotech, as the winner of PLASTICS’ 2022 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The announcement came as part of PLASTICS’ annual, online #BioplasticsWeek awareness and education event. Anellotech won the award for the development of the first 100% bioPET (polyethylene

September 20, 2022 Read Full Article

Origin: The 2022 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Performance Award Recipient

(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to Origin in recognition for their stellar performance and achievements in advancing science and being the world’s largest carbon negative biobased materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. Origin’s patented technology platform is recognized for

September 9, 2022 Read Full Article

Biodiesel Helps Signature Aviation Land Top Environmental Certification for Vail Valley Jet Center

(Signature Flight Support/Biobased Diesel Daily) Signature Aviation, the world’s largest network of fixed-base operators (FBOs), has received the business and general aviation industry’s highest environmental certification for sustainable operations for its Vail Valley Jet Center branded location near Vail, Colorado, the company announced Aug. 31. The sustainability efforts, encompassing 22 different

September 6, 2022 Read Full Article

CIBO Named “AgTech Data Analytics Solution of the Year” in 2022 AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program

(CIBO) CIBO, the science-based software company that provides the food and ag value chain with a complete platform to drive regenerative agriculture & carbon programs, is proud to announce winning AgTech Data Analytics Solution of the Year in 2022’s AgTech Breakthrough Awards. Conducted by AgTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that

August 26, 2022 Read Full Article

EPA Calls for Nominations for 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards DEADLINE December 9, 2022

(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards from companies or institutions that have developed a new green chemistry process or product that helps protect human health and the environment. EPA is again including an award

August 22, 2022 Read Full Article

The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation Awards the 2022 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant to Caleb Moellenhoff

(Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation has awarded the 2022 Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant to Caleb Moellenhoff. Moellenhoff, an undergraduate researcher and chemical engineering honors student at the Missouri University of Science and Technology, is working with a team to develop a novel modular biodiesel plant.

August 19, 2022 Read Full Article

A Well-Deserved Honor for Industry Leader Ryland Utlaut

by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) Recently, RFA member company Mid-Missouri Energy honored one of its founding fathers, Ryland Utlaut, by naming its administrative building after him. To say this honor was well-deserved would be a huge understatement. In addition to being one of MME’s founders, Ryland served a stint as

August 12, 2022 Read Full Article

FLYING Magazine Honors NBAA for Sustainability Leadership

(National Business Aviation Association) … Boatman (Julie Boatman, editor-in-chief of FLYING magazine) noted that NBAA has joined with stakeholder associations, aircraft manufacturers and others to promote initiatives that speed the production, availability and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) – a safe, ready to use fuel that cuts aviation emissions by

July 29, 2022 Read Full Article

ABC Recognizes 55 Projects for Multi-Decade Digester Operation

(American Biogas Council/Biomass Magazine) As renewable energy captures a greater share of U.S. energy and fuel production, the American Biogas Council is proud to recognize several anaerobic digester projects that have been pushing the industry forward in these ambitious efforts. Biogas systems, which use anaerobic digestion to recycle organic material into

June 29, 2022 Read Full Article

Biochar Teams Sweep 4 of 15 XPRIZE $1 Million Climate Innovation Awards

(U.S. Biochar Initiative/EIN Presswire) “It [Biochar] is being newly embraced as a true carbon removal solution at scale.”–Microsoft — On Earth Day 2022, XPRIZE and the Musk Foundation announced the 15 milestone winners of $1,000,000 each to continue their work on atmospheric carbon dioxide removal (CDR). Four (27%) of the

June 17, 2022 Read Full Article

RFA Congratulates Randy Doyal on Well-Deserved High Octane Recognition and John Christianson Receives FEW Award of Excellence

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Board Member and former Chairman Randy Doyal on receiving the prestigious High Octane Award at the 2022 Fuel Ethanol Workshop and Expo. The award honors a person who has helped the ethanol industry mature and progress over the years and whose passion

June 15, 2022 Read Full Article

Biogas Wipptal Is Iveco Ambassador for Its Bet on Bio-LNG Mobility

(IVECO/NGV Journal) IVECO has named Biogas Wipptal as IVECO Ambassador for its commitment to NGV mobility through the production of bio-LNG. This is the fourth appointment in the brand’s international IVECO Ambassador program launched last year to give a voice to customers and partners who share the same vision, with sustainability

May 17, 2022 Read Full Article

NREL Senior Research Fellow Honored for International Leadership and Innovation in Energy Chemistry

by Cassandra Sulmeisters (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Senior Research Fellow Bob McCormick was recently recognized with one of the highest honors by the American Chemical Society (ACS): the Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry for his research on alternative and low-carbon fuels, including the chemistry

May 9, 2022 Read Full Article

RFA Celebrates Safety Recognition Milestone

(Renewable Fuels Association) Marking a decade of leadership in the area of ethanol industry safety, the Renewable Fuels Association has received its 10th consecutive TRANSCAER National Achievement Award for training first responders and others in ethanol emergency response and safety. The award recognizes RFA’s work in 2021, when more than 1,500

May 5, 2022 Read Full Article

Renewable Energy Group Presents First Annual Customer Awards

(Renewable Energy Group) Renewable Energy Group (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) presented their first ever customer awards last week at a private reception held following the Company’s launch of their new EnDura Fuels™ product line. These awards were developed by REG as a way to recognize outstanding customers for their business and commitment

May 3, 2022 Read Full Article

AWARD—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.

THERE are many people working on solutions to climate change. Find out more about THOSE who have won AWARDs for THEIR work on sustainable, renewable FUELS and chemicals. https://advancedbiofuelsusa.info/category/marketing-and-sales/awards/ Each day throughout EARTH MONTH in 2022, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you MIGHT

April 28, 2022 Read Full Article

SCB Group Voted Best Commodity, Energy Broker for 3rd Consecutive Year

(SCB Group/Biobased Diesel Daily)SCB Group, a world-leading, low carbon commodity company, announced April 19 that for the third consecutive year it was voted the Best Overall Commodity Broker and Best Overall Energy Broker in the 2022 Energy Risk Awards by its clients and partners. Apart from the overall brokerage awards,

April 26, 2022 Read Full Article

Enerkem, Nova Chart New Path from Waste Plastic to Circularity

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s Big Oil, Big Ag, Big Tech, Big Pharma there’s the Big Apple, the Big Easy, and now that Enerkem is joining the ranks of the ever-mightier with news of its latest $255 million capital raise, we better think of a category and Big SynGas might

April 18, 2022 Read Full Article

Climate Action Funding Opportunity: Action Fund DEADLINE: April 11, 20022

(ICLEI USA) We are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity to develop and deploy highly visible and replicable projects that demonstrate community-led, data-driven, and lasting innovation in local climate action through the Action Fund! Made possible through funding from Google.org, ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Inc. (ICLEI USA) is accepting expressions

April 7, 2022 Read Full Article

GTI’s Terry Marker to Be Honored with Prestigious Don Klass Award at Upcoming tcbiomass2022

(GTI) GTI Senior Institute Engineer and Bioenergy Initiatives Manager, Terry Marker, will be presented with the prestigious 2022 Don Klass Award for Excellence in Thermochemical Conversion Science on April 20th at tcbiomass2022, being held in Denver, Colorado and co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

April 5, 2022 Read Full Article

Six Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies for a Sustainable Chemical and Fuel Production Nominated for the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”

(nova-Institute) Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Innovations of the Year 2022: A lot of technologies are in place and in development to face the challenges of a sustainable chemicals and fuels production based on the utilisation of captured CO2 from industrial off-gases or directly from the atmosphere. To honor these, nova-Institute grants

March 25, 2022 Read Full Article

Applications Open Science & SciLifeLab Prize for Young Scientists – Celebrating Excellent Young Researchers DEADLINE: July 15, 2022

(SciLifeLab/Science Magazine/AAAS) In order to promote young scientists early in their careers, SciLifeLab and Science magazine/AAAS have joined forces in creating a global prize awarding the best PhD thesis work in life science. An essay based on the thesis is submitted to the editorial board of Science and four winners

March 22, 2022 Read Full Article

Soybean Award Winners Hold Strong Ties to Success of Biobased Diesel Industry

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The American Soybean Association recognized several individuals this month at an awards ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the Commodity Classic. Three of them—John Gordley, Bob Worth and Nancy Johnson—have been, or continue to be, instrumental in the development of the biobased diesel sector

March 21, 2022 Read Full Article

Nominations Open for MRW National Recycling Awards DEADLINE June 24, 2022

The MRW National Recycling Awards are the most prestigious awards in the recycling and resource management sector, with winning projects and teams rightly recognised for their achievements within the industry and further along the supply chain. The awards seek to recognise and reward excellence and inspire others, for the advancement

March 21, 2022 Read Full Article

50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2022

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On Day 2 of ABLC in Washington, DC, The Digest announced the 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2022. This year, the focus was on advanced bioeconomy manufacturing sites, completed or in development, at pilot, demonstration or commercial scale for intermediates or finished products, rather

March 18, 2022 Read Full Article

Social Innovation Summit Awards 2022 Applications Open DEADLINE: April 15, 2022

(Social Innovation Summit) Social Innovation Summit is excited to announce the return of SIS Awards in 2022. Official applications to nominate a program or initiative for the 2022 Awards are now open! As part of Social Innovation Summit’s mission to elevate groundbreaking ideas and shine a spotlight on the most innovative leaders

March 17, 2022 Read Full Article

NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award Applications Open DEADLINE: May 15, 2022

(Science Magazine) Through the NOMIS & Science Young Explorer Award, the editors of Science and NOMIS wish to recognize bold young researchers who ask fundamental questions at the intersection of the life and social sciences; scientists who have performed interdisciplinary work with an enthusiasm that has catalyzed cross-field collaboration; researchers who take risks to

March 17, 2022 Read Full Article

RFA Celebrates Partnership with Corn Growers

(Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) presented its annual Industry Award to the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this year in recognition of the close partnership between the two groups over the last 40 years in moving the ethanol industry forward. The award was presented at the 27th annual National Ethanol

March 14, 2022 Read Full Article

Outstanding Faculty in Discovery: Kilaz Aims for Sustainably Fueled Future

by John O’Malley (Purdue University) Gozdem Kilaz, associate professor of engineering technology, has been recognized for her contributions to the research mission in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute. In May 2021, Kilaz received the college’s Outstanding Faculty in Discovery Award. Kilaz holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bogazici University and earned a

March 8, 2022 Read Full Article

Nominations Open for WAFBA Awards of Excellence at NoCo8 Award Nominations DEADLINE: March 15, 2022

Global Hemp Association is proud to present the WAFBA Awards of Excellence at NoCo8. We recognize the accomplishments and hard work of so many people within the hemp industry. Those efforts have not gone unnoticed. We are asking you to participate in selecting the 2022 award winners by nominating the

February 22, 2022 Read Full Article

An Important Message to Food Companies and Their Investors: Stop Paying to Landfill Waste

(Green Energy Biofuel/EIN Presswire) With Green Energy Biofuel, food companies that pay to landfill waste can turn cost centers into revenue streams and satisfy investors by going—and making—green. — Despite ESG goals and investor pressure to go green, some of the largest food companies in the U.S. continue to landfill tons

February 15, 2022 Read Full Article

Praj Industries Executive Chairman Pramod Chaudhari Wins the 2022 Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advanced Bioeconomy

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced that Praj Industries Executive Chairman Pramod Chaudhari will receive the 2022 William C. Holmberg Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Advanced Bioeconomy, and will give the Holmberg Memorial Address at ABLC 2022, the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference, on March 17, 2022. Dr. Chaudhari becomes the

February 9, 2022 Read Full Article

Alder Fuels CEO Bryan Sherbacow Wins the 2022 Global Bioeconomy Leadership Award for 2022

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced that Alder Fuels CEO Bryan Sherbacow will receive the 2022 Global Bioeconomy Leadership Award and will give the Global Leadership Address at ABLC 2022, the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference, on March 17, 2022. The Award recognizes world and world-class leadership

February 8, 2022 Read Full Article

RFA Thanks Bipartisan Group of Senators for Standing Up for the RFS Public Comment DEADLINE February 4, 2022

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked a bipartisan group of 14 senators for urging EPA to swiftly issue final regulations that restore integrity to the Renewable Fuel Standard and put the program back on track. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the senators outlined several actions

February 2, 2022 Read Full Article

And the Winner Is…: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NCGA’s Corn Challenge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Corn Growers Association creates and increases opportunities for corn growers and the “Consider Corn Challenge” is one way they are doing just that. What is the corn challenge, who were the winners (hint: they include Lakril, Catalyxx, NREL, Bioastra and others), their tech

January 28, 2022 Read Full Article

Those Who Went ‘All in’ for Clean Fuels Honored at Conference

(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly known as the National Biodiesel Board, took time during its annual Biodiesel Conference & Expo to honor those who made significant gains for the industry. The Eye on Industry Awards, presented to those who bet on the industry success, were

January 25, 2022 Read Full Article

Past Biodiesel Chairs Honored with Pioneer Award

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly known as the National Biodiesel Board, honored some of the pioneers who got the industry to where it is today during the National Biodiesel Conference celebrating 30 years of cleaner fuels. The eleven past chairs of the National Biodiesel Board were presented

January 25, 2022 Read Full Article

Casey’s Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award from Iowa’s Agriculture Secretary

(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Biobased Diesel Daily) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Jan. 11 that the winners of the 2022 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards are Danlee Corp. and Casey’s General Stores. The awards were created to recognize fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in

January 18, 2022 Read Full Article

FPT Industrial Wins the “Researcher of the Year” Award for Its Outstanding Impact on Biodiesel Research

(CNH Industrial) In November, FPT Industrial was honored with the “Researcher of the Year” Award for its outstanding impact on biodiesel research and technical efforts in 2021 at the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) Biodiesel Technical Workshop, held in Kansas City. This prestigious acknowledgement was the culmination of research conducted in partnership

January 18, 2022 Read Full Article

Nationally Recognized Fleet Leaders Named ‘Biodiesel Ambassadors’

(National Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) … Six decades later, a lot has changed for John Benish Jr., the second-generation executive of the family-owned and operated school bus company based in Oak Brook, Illinois. For one thing, today’s kids have clean-emission buses to ride on—with biodiesel playing a big role. Benish

January 17, 2022 Read Full Article

2022 Smart 50 Awards Application DEADLINE February 4, 2022

(Smart Cities Connect) Every year, we celebrate the 50 most influential, groundbreaking, jaw dropping, change-making projects in smart cities from across the globe. Here are a few good reasons to enter your project for a chance to become a Smart 50 Award recipient: FREE entry. When you win, your project

January 17, 2022 Read Full Article

Nominations Open for Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo Fleet Awards DEADLINE: March 4, 2022

(Advanced Clean Transportation Expo) Each year, ACT Expo celebrates fleets demonstrating leadership in clean transportation at the annual Fleet Awards. Now is your opportunity to give these innovative fleets the recognition they deserve. Categories include: • In It for the Long Haul • Leading Carrier • Leading Private Fleet •

January 6, 2022 Read Full Article

World Energy Receives SEAL Award for Its Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) World Energy, a producer of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has won an award for its SAF produced in Paramount, California. The recognition came Dec. 21 from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership Awards, which announced the winners of the 2021

January 4, 2022 Read Full Article

Energy and Environment Foundation Global Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE: January 15, 2022

The EEF Global Awards is presented by the Energy And Environment Foundation — a not-for-profit, non-political, neutral and independent, non-governmental organization (NGO). It encompasses knowledge, ideas, innovations, technologies and insight for the advantage of the people of the world as an inspiration for the transformative action, business excellence. The EEF

January 4, 2022 Read Full Article

Nominations Open: The 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022 DEADLINE: January 27, 2022

The Digest is announcing the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022. Nominate projects here Eligibility. Any advanced bioeconomy project at pilot, demonstration or commercial scale is eligible for the Hot 50. Projects can be nominated by anyone — the owner/operator, investors,

December 30, 2021 Read Full Article

Nominations Open for Waksman Outstanding Teaching Award DEADLINE: April 22, 2022

(Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology) Noble Laureate Dr. Selman Waksman was an outstanding teacher of microbiology at Rutgers University, who maintained very cordial and effective relations with industry throughout his career as an academic scientist. This award is made in recognition of the important role that educators play in