UP Issues Guidelines for Production, Sale of Biodiesel
(CanIndia) The Uttar Pradesh government has issued guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state. “According to the guidelines
(CanIndia) The Uttar Pradesh government has issued guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state. “According to the guidelines
(Channel News Asia/Reuters) Malaysia is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme, which requires the mandatory use of 10 per cent
(Carbon Action Alliance) Explore the social and environmental factors considered for building carbon management projects in Louisiana. -- This StoryMap contains the
by Clare T. Barbato and Aaron L. Strong (Nature Climate Action) Climate change mitigation efforts to achieve net-zero emissions require not
(Noticias Agricolas (Google Translation)) The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) discussed, in a meeting with the Biodiesel Parliamentary Front, on
by Danny Otto (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research) Surveys show that public opinion about technologies for capturing and storing CO2 in
by Jeff Allen (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Developers in climate tech and biotech along with holders of intellectual property in these fields
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) The battle against electric cars is turning into a campaign issue for conservative politicians on
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) CFDC has produced an Issue Brief clearly explaining the provisions of the Next Gen legislation and makes
by Nripendra Abhishek Nrip (Telangana Today) India should take a lesson from Brazil which has successfully scaled up its bioethanol marketing
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Spanish supplier of energy for maritime transport Cepsa has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels
(SPAR Austria) SPAR Austria is moving towards their sustainable mobility goals with an intermediate step of switching to bio-based fuel powering
By Benoît Morenne and Joe Barrett (Wall Street Journal) Projects for burying carbon emissions are under pressure in the Midwest, spelling challenges
by Jon Gambrell (Associated Press) The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks urged oil and gas companies
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Des Moines Register) Navigator CO2 Ventures wants to suspend the permit process for its planned carbon
by Shannon Osaka (Washington Post) A thought experiment shows the complexities of phasing out oil, gas and coal -- ... If fossil
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate federal tax credits for electric vehicles,
(ADM and Sungenta/Business Wire) ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Syngenta Group, one
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Australia, at the initial meet-up of the global Bold Goals Action Group, leaders of the
(Biofuels International) Biofuel production globally is not progressing fast enough for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions of
(Biofuels International) ... (U)sing human waste from sewage systems to produce SAF would provide an ideal, circular solution. Sustainability for
by Michael Barnard (CleanTechnica) I am betting on collective sanity, rational behavior of governments, and funding getting into the right hands
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week launched a grassroots advocacy campaign to encourage the National Highway Traffic Safety
by by Andreas Rinke, Tim Hepher and Rachel More (Reuters) Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday set out Germany's ambitions to become a
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode
(BioCycle Magazine) The combination of state and federal policies establishing biogas-related incentives, new technology innovations, and strong investor interest have combined
by Kara Gundel (Diesel Technology Forum) At the Diesel Progress Summit (DPS) hosted by Diesel Progress, a KHL company, advancements in engines and powertrains,
by Rasmus Grand Berthelsen (Politico) Recent climate regulations are triggering an unintended backlash that risks undermining Europe’s very own climate agenda from
by Terry L. Jones and Pam Radtke (Floodlight/Louisiana Illuminator) ... But like a game of whack-a-mole, there’s a chance the planet-warming emissions
by Valerie Ahrens (Bunker Holding Group/Euractiv) ... The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation
by Vuukle (The Tribune) 50 units of renewable electricity and 9 kg of deionised water are needed for the production of
by Eric Sorensen, D-IL-17 (Washington Times) As the only meteorologist in Congress, I can tell you for certain: our climate is
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Official Discusses E15, ESA Pesticide Challenges and PFAS Contamination -- Rod Snyder, senior adviser for
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuel demand for road transport to peak by 2040; Need to broaden feedstock
by Tushar Chhabhaya (Aarya Automobiles/The News Motion/Times of India) ... Two technologies have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for a
(Acer/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Taiwan-based information and communication technology company Acer Inc. announced mid-September the publication of its 2022 Sustainability Report,
by Ade Irma J, Resinta S (Antara Indonesian News Agency) The Indonesian Industry Ministry stated that the potential of used cooking oil, currently
by Andrew Hayley (Reuters) U.S. incentives to boost consumption of more environmentally friendly fuel has created a new market for used
(Solutions from the Land) ... Renewable corn energy seems a no-brainer compared to nonrenewable petroleum-based gasoline. Oil does not—and cannot—foster life
by Onyinye Jane Achukwu (Advanced Biofuels USA) In a recent article, Henry Nnaemeka of the Daily Post noted, "The removal of
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Consumer demand is expected to launch the sustainable aviation fuel market, providing additional revenue streams
(Office of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)) U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, recently led U.S. Senators
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) EPA’s Senior Advisor for Agriculture Rod Snyder talked about the agency’s commitment to biofuels and the Renewable
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association (EBA), together with the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition), met last week with Pankaj Bhatia, Global
by Henry Nnaemeka (Daily Post) The removal of fuel subsidy by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government has no doubt caused
by Charlie Bartlett (The Load Star) As the EC FuelEU Maritime sidelines biofuels on environmental grounds, the trucking industry has begun
(India Education Diary) The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India commits to complement the green initiatives
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (The West Australian/Australian Associated Press) Australia's biggest petrol retailer has revealed plans to produce renewable diesel for heavy
by Jean Chemnick (E&E News Climatewire) The Biden administration announced plans Thursday to consider climate costs in a much broader swath
by Doug Gollan (Private Jet Card Comparisons) More private jet owners and operators are seriously considering the use of Sustainable Aviation
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg/Economic Times) For consumers fighting rampant food inflation, the plunging sugar prices will be a respite. The
by Todd Hultman (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... The same day President Bush signed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
by Mike Lee (Politico Pro Climatewire) Truck makers are building both kinds of rigs as regulators and lawmakers throw the dice
(European Biogas Association) On 20 September, the European Parliament’s Committee on Environment (ENVI) adopted its Opinion on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA),
by Karthik Ganesan (The Indian Express) India needs clear research and development plan to scale up ethanol production -- ... In a
by Randy Feenstra (Congressman (R-IA 4th District)/The Iowa Torch) ... There is no clearer example of his executive overreach than his hasty
by Bradley Brownell (Jalopnik) Will anyone be ready for their own EV mandate deadlines? --- In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) As the EPA's Science Advisory Board meets Thursday and Friday, the ethanol industry is continuing
by Oliver Morrison (Food Navigator Europe) The EU has agreed more details about proposals to ban ‘climate neutral’ claims by 2026, which
(Stillwater Associates) Given the objective to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, waiting for the market to transition to zero-tailpipe
(Stillwater Associates) On August 22, 2023 Stillwater President Megan Boutwell presented about regulatory & refiner perspectives at the Renewable Propane Summit
(Stillwater Associates) On September 8, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA) for the
by Mike Soraghan (E&E News Energywire) Far-right leaders are often fans of pipelines crossing the country, but when it comes to
by Beatriz Marie D. Cruz (Business World) The government should provide P5.19 billion in fuel subsidies to the transport, farm and fisheries sectors
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to better understand the challenges facing
by Hanna Ziady (CNN) The UK government said Wednesday it would delay a ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars
By Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) The Government Accountability Office says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack had the legal authority to use the Commodity
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Builders of carbon capture pipelines stand to reap billions in tax credits. Will farmers also
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2014, nine major auto manufacturers produced and sold more than 2.8 million
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, welcomed its members from across the U.S. to Washington, D.C. last
by Max Lin (S&P Global/Platts) Emerging players eyes strong maritime demand growth; SunGas, Carbon Sink and WasteFuel to start production this decade; US
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda keen to replicate India's ethanol blending, biogas initiatives -- Close on the heels of
by O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) An Iowa lawmaker is suggesting the Iowa Utilities Board lacks the authority to grant Summit
by Anthony Wright (GasWorld) Denmark has received a record quantity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at a terminal in Prøvestenen. The
by Karan Mistry, Bahar Carroll, Thomas Baker, Paulina Ponce de León Baridó, Alex Dewar, and Amy Sims (Boston Consulting Group) If
(Carbon 180) “Federal investment in research, development and demonstration of emerging technologies is essential to support innovation and ultimately deliver a
(Clean Cooking Alliance) The Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) target of achieving universal access to clean cooking fuels and
(National Business Aviation Association) Advocates of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) say the environmentally friendly alternative to conventional Jet A is gaining
by Cody Ronnfeldt (Norfolk NE Radio) Higher blends of ethanol are being offered at more gas stations in Nebraska and bill
by Stu Ellis (Herald & Review) ... And the U.S. Department of Agriculture's projections for exports ratchet down every time a
by Jillian Frankel and Alex Tabet (NBC News) GOP presidential candidates are trying to strike a balance between supporting Iowa’s ethanol
(OMV AG) OMV and Air France-KLM committed to playing active role in reducing the aviation industry's carbon footprint; Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
(Maersk) Both CMA CGM and Maersk have set ambitious Net Zero target and invest extensively in the energy transition in shipping. The
(European Biogas Association) On the 19th of September, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) voted its Opinion on the Revision
by Seth Borenstein (Associated Press) As a record-smashing and deadly hot summer draws to a close, the United Nations and the city that
(Pegasus Airlines/Biobased Diesel Daily) Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines recently announced a partnership with Norway-based climate-tech company CHOOOSE. ... The new platform allows travelers
(European Parliament) Renewables will have to make up 42.5% of the EU’s energy consumption by 2030, with the aim of achieving
by Tony Cartolano (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... In January 2022, Valero Energy Corp said that tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
by Joe Heinrich and Rick Terven Jr. (Agri-Pulse/Smart Carbon Network/Illinois Pipe Trades Association) ... Thanks to carbon capture technology, we can
by Michelle Rook (AgWeb) Environmental and fossil fuel organizations have launched a series of lawsuits against the RFS which establish
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) More and more retailers are taking the plunge and offering higher ethanol blends around the country, but
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) California’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil companies could supercharge a yearslong campaign
by Liny Lamberink ·(CBC News) ... James Tsetso, the deputy mayor for the Village of Fort Simpson, sees opportunity in the
(Monjasa) By enabling a sustainable and scalable biofuel option for the maritime industry in Latin America, global top 10 marine fuels
by Ileana Fernandez (Tico Times) The Costa Rican Oil Refinery (Recope) held its first technical roundtable this week to advance ethanol blending
(Agri-News) During the Farm Progress Show, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski of central and southern Illinois stood alongside farmers and biofuels experts to
by Mukesh Jagota (Financial Express) The development came about amid a few rounds of official level talks and a ministerial meeting
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) By 2050, 70 percent of fuel uploaded at European airports must be SAF and tankering will
by Harry Clyne and Phillip Herring (S&P Global) EC to retroactively monitor import statistics, trends; Initiative to protect EU producers from rapid
by Jeff Fick (S&P Global) Seeks to boost ethanol-gasoline blend; Implements national program for SAF; Will require airlines to cut emissions -- The administration
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Trying to Craft a Farm Bill, IRA Climate-Smart Dollars Are Object of GOP Affection -- With
by Joshua Haiar and Jared Strong (South Dakota Searchlight) But Navigator CO2 pulls back on some operations while awaiting written decision
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) An EU-supported feasibility study, led by Port of Roenne and a number of local and national
by Matt Lucas (Tuatara Development Capital/Biofuels Digest) We read with interest CJ Evan’s piece about the need for development capital (“Dev Cap”) to expedite
by Kristoffer Tigue (Inside Climate News) The legislation, passed by the state lawmakers this week, still needs the governor's signature. But
by Alejandro Lazo (Cal Matters) Hydrogen fueling stations will get 15% of funds in a state program — even though Californians
(Inside EPA) Liquid fuels groups and Republican state officials appeared to face tough questioning from appellate judges during Sept. 14 oral
(Forwarder Magazine) As fuel costs rocket, is biofuel the answer the road transport industry needs? Haulage and courier service prices dip as
by Raamya Natarajan (The Hindu) Any strategy needs to be carefully examined in the context of the larger ecosystem to avoid
(Maritime Cyprus) The 80th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), held in July 2023, has approved the
by Rebecca Moore (Riviera) Biofuels are crucial for the decarbonisation of the cruise industry – this was the message at an
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Whether Tuomo Isokivijärvi is meeting with venture capitalists in Palo Alto, California, Finland or anywhere
by Bart Meijer and Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted a deal to set binding targets for airlines
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association, in collaboration with biogas experts, is launching a white paper on the sustainability, affordability
by Rhonda Brooks (AgWeb) When the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law last August, it unveiled an opportunity for farmers
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The U.S. Department of Agriculture will spend up to $400,000 to adjust a federal greenhouse gas (GHG)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... What’s missing? The financial industry and investors in general. An actual scope of work. A leadership
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The delay in implementing a tool to protect the EU market against fraudulent biofuel imports has
(airBaltic) To raise awareness about the growing significance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air traffic and its role in achieving
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) In January 2023, U.S. production capacity of renewable diesel and other biofuels reached 3 billion
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and PTT Group, the largest energy conglomerate in Thailand, recently co-organized an immersion
by Mike Lee (E&E News Climatewire) The EPA rules would apply to trucks built in model years 2027 through 2032, and
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Bruce Rastetter, the influential co-founder of Summit Carbon Solutions, should be subpoenaed to testify to
(Renewable Fuels Association) With Congress back in session after the August recess, a new survey from the polling firm Morning Consult
(Renewable Carbon Initiative/Renewable Carbon News) This September, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a position paper concerning the Commission’s Proposal
(Neste) The recently published USDA Biofuels Annual Report (1 September, 2023) suggests that Neste may have received fraudulent used cooking oil
by CJ Evans (American Diversified Enterprises/ Alternative Fuels & Chemicals coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... First, every project being developed – every one that is needed
by Lesley Clark (E&E News Climatewire) A powerful federal appeals court will hear arguments this week in three challenges to the
by Jerome Bouchard and David Kaplan (Oliver Wyman/Forbes) Aviation needs to address its greenhouse gas emissions problem, yet the conversation and investment
(GeoServ/Biobased Diesel Daily) GeoServe announced Sept. 4 its first delivery of biofuel-blended bunkers onboard the Scorpio MR Pool Vessel STI Larvotto. The
(Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABio)) Yesterday, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine amended the law “On State Support of Investment Projects with
by Sarita Chaganti Singh, Katya Golubkova, Sakshi Dayal and Shivam Patel (Reuters) The European Commission president asked G20 leaders on Saturday
by Leigh Collins (Hydrogen Insight) ... The use of clean hydrogen in a net-zero world would actually be limited, he (Michael
by Francess McDonnell (Agriland) The Irish government must “step in and support farmers” through a number of short, medium and long
by Charles O'Donnell (Agriland) The EU renewable ethanol sector produced more food and animal feed than fuel in 2022, according to
by Jack Birle (Washington Examiner) Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is looking to woo farmers in the Hawkeye State by vowing his opposition to President Joe Biden's
(Zee Business) The development assumes significance as it comes in the backdrop of the government's recent decision to hike the ethanol
by David Peterson (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Interestingly, pulp and paper operations are a forerunner to modern biorefineries that operate
by Sukalp Sharma (Indian Express) The alliance is aimed at facilitating international cooperation and intensifying the use of sustainable biofuels, along
by Emma Dumain (E&E News Climatewire) As interest grows in a Senate proposal to calculate the emissions intensity of industrial materials
(Military-Aerospace Electronics) HIA aims to assist government and policymakers by mapping out infrastructure, regulatory and policy changes with the technological developments
by Regina Rae Weiss, Brooklyn (New York Times) Re “America Is Using Up Its Groundwater Like There’s No Tomorrow” (“Uncharted Waters”
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Climatewire) The agency has seen a large increase in the number of companies that want to
(WisBusiness) GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant
by Eyal Ronen (Casterra/ Ag Daily) Food insecurity continues to be a problem for the world — and it’s a problem that’s
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration likely will delay until December a decision on whether
(U.K. Department for Transport) Government to introduce a revenue certainty scheme to support SAF production in the UK. the government has committed
by Janice Lim (Business Times) Palm oil should be included as feedstock for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said
by Ganeshwaran Kana (The Star) Sarawak will begin commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from microalgae next year, and by
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) What are the challenges and future prospects of ethanol in the European market? David