(Cummins) Joined by DOE Sec. Jennifer Granholm and state and local officials, underscoring momentum of the green hydrogen economy in North America -- Accelera ™ by Cummins, the zero-emissions business segment of Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), today marked the start of
by Xavier Noyon (EurActiv/European Biodiesel Board) The 1st European B+ Summit conference, held in Estoril, Portugal, from 26 to 28 April 2023, brought together industry players from across Europe to discuss the decarbonisation of Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs) through higher biodiesel
by Nicholas Takahashi and Craig Trudell (Bloomberg/South China Morning Post) Toyota Motor’s top scientist warned that transitioning to electric vehicles too quickly could lead drivers to hold on to old gas guzzlers and called for hybrids to be given a
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, on Wednesday urged importing countries to recognise and pay the premium for sustainably produced palm oil rather than boycotting the widely-used oil, whose production critics say has been linked
by James Murray (Business Green) Transport Secretary Mark Harper to co-chair Sustainable Aviation Fuels Investment Summit in Detroit -- The UK's Transport Secretary Mark Harper has travelled to the US this week for a series of meetings designed to boost co-operation
(Inside EPA) After years of studying the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of various biofuels, and soliciting input from many stakeholders, EPA has decided not to select definitive, specific emissions values for various biofuel types, a senior agency air official says,
by Emma Dumain (Politico Pro/E&E Daily) The House Oversight and Accountability Committee, under Republican leadership, will continue to challenge the Biden administration’s environmental agenda this week. On Wednesday, the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs will hold a hearing
(S&P Global) The Biden administration is working to reduce US aviation emissions by 20% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions for the sector by 2050. To meet this goal, the administration launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge to catalyze
(Clean Fuels - Fueling Conversations) In this episode, Greater Indiana Clean Cities Executive Director Kerri Garvin and Indiana Soybean Alliance Biofuels Director Helena Jette, board president, discuss transportation and clean air challenges in Indiana and the role biodiesel can play. Greater
(Westport/AltFuels) Westport Fuel Systems Inc. displayed its HPDI™ fuel system on commercial vehicles equipped with its commercially available LNG and bio-LNG and its hydrogen capable and proven variant H₂ HPDI. The vehicles were presented at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo
( FPT Industrial/AltFuels) FPT Industrial presented the complete cycle of biomethane in agriculture at Agrishow 2023. During the trade fair, held in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo, Brazil) from May 1 to 5, the company also showed off a full range of
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing America's travel centers, truck stops and transportation energy retailers, and SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, testified before Congress today on the critical role that the nation's fuel retailers play in facilitating the efficient movement of goods and energy throughout
(Hyundai) -Hyundai Motor debuts the commercialized model of its class 8 fuel cell electric tractor and shares its vision for a hydrogen mobility value chain in the U.S. - At its press conference, Hyundai Motor introduces its advanced fuel cell technologies
(Midwest Farm Report-Madison) Over the past few years, the city of Madison has been partnering with Wisconsin soybean farmers and other agriculture groups to move its truck fleet toward 100 percent biodiesel. Biodiesel is a fuel made from soybeans, and
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) CVR Energy Inc. is continuing to ramp up renewable diesel production at its Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma. Total vegetable oil throughput during the first quarter was approximately 22.4 million gallons, up from 12.8 million gallons during
by Gabriel Araujo (Reuters) Brazil's ability to produce and sell hybrid cars that can run on 100% ethanol is a huge asset for its auto industry as global economies push for decarbonization to tackle climate change, Vice President Geraldo Alckmin told
by Sarah Hartness (Browfield Ag News) A recent study by Purdue University, in partnership with the United Soybean Board, shows no statistically significant relationship between increased use of soybean oil in biofuel production and retail food prices for consumers. Over the past
(Ohio Ag Net/Ohio Country Journal) Wade Thorson, president, Benchmark Biodiesel Inc, talks about the improvements in performance and availability of Soy Biodiesel thanks to the Ohio Soybean Council and the soybean check-off. LISTEN
(Biofuels International) Hundreds of delegates from the world of biofuels attended the European biofuel conference in Geneva. The two-day event at the Fairmont Hotel, in the heart of the city, focused on key policy areas including key biofuel market drivers, the
(Ecostrat) National Workshop Agreement on Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zones -- In order to help catalyze and accelerate clean fuels project development in Canada, the Standards Council of Canada supported a Workshop Agreement led by Ecostrat to identify key siting
(RSB) ... (I)n the beautiful city of Copenhagen, RSB hosted a brand-new event for RSB members and invited stakeholders, in partnership with Maersk, ClimateWorks Foundation, Copenhagen Airports and Topsoe. From 22nd to 23rd March, RSB brought together key stakeholders from across industry and civil society for two days
Producing hydrogen from biogas through Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) promises a pathway to net-zero carbon H2 at an attractive cost. Over 95% of hydrogen in the United States is produced from natural gas through Steam Methane Reforming (SMR); a mature process
(Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Missouri Corn Talk, Jeff Wilkerson, the Government Policy and Regulatory Affairs Manager with Pearson Fuels, has an update on higher blends of ethanol on the west coast. READ MORE/LISTEN
(GW Environmental and Energy Law Program) How do we talk about sustainable fuels? The public has heard a lot about EVs and ethanol, but what else is there, today and in the future? This roundtable discussion addresses strategies to facilitate a public
by Bob Paul (E5 Solutions Consulting) Bob Paul, Principal of E5 Solutions Consulting of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada prepared this presentation from a business and engineering perspective to explore the circular economy with a focus on engineering career pathways. To engage with
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global) EPA, California rules look to phase out diesel trucks; Will require more trucks to haul same amount of freight; Range, charging and power needs still present challenges -- While onboard with ambitions to transition the US car fleet
by Leah Douglas and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A U.S. plan for year-round sales of a fuel blend with more ethanol known as E15 in eight Midwestern states will likely go into effect in summer 2024, a year later than the states
(Sustainability SmartPod) If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Jill Blickstein, Vice President of Sustainability at American Airlines, joins the show (18:27) to talk about the latest
(Ohio Country Journal/Ohio Ag Net) Rachel Sanders, Science Instructor, Senior Capstone Advisor and FFA Advisor at Global Impact STEM Academy, taught her 11th grade students about making Soy Biodiesel through the GrowNextGen program. Pictured are two of her 11th grade
by Jenny Schlecht (AgWeb) North Dakota has three soybean crush plants in the works. Those largely will produce soybean meal for animal feed. But a big and growing piece of the puzzle is biofuels made from soybean oil. ... The region — and
(Chevron/Business Wire) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX), kicked off a road trip today across the U.S. Gulf Coast to showcase an innovative new gasoline blend with more than 50 percent renewable content. People from Chevron and
(U.K. Ministry of Defence/Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force has successfully completed a Voyager air-to-air refuelling flight, powered by an approximately 43% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Voyager aircraft powered by 43% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) flies over
by Rob Gill (Business Travel News Europe) ... The latest short-term plan, which was revealed at the Sustainable Skies World Summit being held at Farnborough airport on Monday (17 April), includes measures to accelerate the development and use of sustainable aviation
by Dusty Sonnenberg (Ohio Ag Net) Tom Verry, director of outreach and development for Clean Fuels Alliance America, talks with Ohio Ag Net’s Dusty Sonnenberg about the rapidly expanding markets and opportunities for soy biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels. “I’ve
(ETIP) ETIP Bioenergy WG3 - Distribution & End-use. -- The webinar was intended to debate about the ways and means to increase the decarbonization of gasoline in the context of the EU car pool, which will remain populated with Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles (ICEV)
(Government of India Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) The Bowenpally Vegetable Market has caught Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s attention for its innovative waste management system. PM praised the one-of-its-kind bioelectricity, biofuel and bio-manure generation project during one of Mann Ki
(U.S. Grains Council) In March, a delegation of public and private sector representatives from Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama and Colombia traveled to North Dakota to see the U.S. ethanol industry in action before attending the Renewable Fuels Association’s National Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is possibly the biggest supporter of ethanol in Congress, but he can always use more information to share with his colleagues who may disagree. During the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Fly-in this week,
(Biomass Magazine) This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features Will Charlton, CEO of Valkyrie Analytics Inc. Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. LISTEN
(Solutions from the Land) A growing number of people in Iowa agriculture agree: It’s time to think “outside the box.” More specifically, it’s time to think circularly. Ray Gaesser, a corn and soybean farmer in Corning, Iowa, and co-chair of Iowa Smart
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) This episode of Fueling Conversations features Joy Gardner, the executive director of Empire Clean Cities, an environmental non-profit organization and the designated U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Coalition for New York City and the Lower
(Climate Now) Renewable natural gas (RNG), made from the decomposition of organic waste like livestock manure, is not necessarily net-zero if it’s burned to run a turbine or drive a car. But what if the RNG is not burned, but is
By Sara Samora (Manufacturing Dive) - Auto parts maker Cummins welcomed President Joe Biden for a visit Monday as the company announced its investment of more than $1 billion across its engine manufacturing network in Indiana, North Carolina and New
by Ben Sampson (Business Airport International) In the last ten years the existential threat posed by climate change has mixed with social media to create a new type of radical environmental activism. This direct action, sometimes described by more hyperbolic media
by Alicia Barry (Akron News-Reporter) Washington and Yuma Counties became a little more acquainted with Carbon America last week. The company held a community open house last Wednesday, March 22 at Quintech in Yuma, highlighting their Carbon Capture and Storage project at
by Colin Murphy (Climate Now) On February 15, 2023, the U.S. Senate held a hearing considering a national clean fuels program, modeled after California’s state-wide Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The LCFS sets an annually decreasing standard of net carbon intensity (amount CO2 emissions per unit energy)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Yes, you can feed CO2, water and sunlight to the Terebinth and it will produce a precursor to clear plastic bottles. The two other precursors can be made from plant sugars (ethylene glycol) and
(Outlook) Managing Director of M/s HLC Green Energy LLC, Sh. Sanjay Sharma had made detailed presentation on the production of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia before Hon’ble Chief Minister dated 23rd March 2023. Hon’ble Chief Minister expressed his pleasure and
by Camelia Sadeghzadeh (BBC/4:08 Productions) Aviation currently leaves a major footprint on the world's climate, producing almost 2.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Giant kelp, the fastest growing seaweed in the world, is a highly promising source for making sustainable biofuels.
by Laura Guedes and Vinicius Damazio (Argus Media) The transformation to a greener future for cars will require time and a steadfast policy commitment, but the sustained popularity of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) has already put Brazil some way down the road
(South Dakota Farmers Union) During the National Farmers Union Convention attendees learned about a new technology which would allow diesel engines to run on ethanol. The engineer who co-developed the technology said he wasn’t out to sell more ethanol – he wanted
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The centerpiece of the 2023 National Ethanol Conference was a new concept vehicle that runs on both electricity and up to 85 percent ethanol. In this edition of The Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association VP of Industry Relations Robert White talks about
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C), a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct the Fuel Ethanol Cost-Benefit Analysis Study, quantifying the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The environmental disaster at a former ethanol plant in Mead, Nebraska, has sparked concern in other states -- most recently in Minnesota. A Minnesota legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would ban
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Novozymes – from the last syllable you can guess at their dominance in the world of creating disruptive yields through enzyme innovation — but did you know of their increasingly strong technology in yeast? What
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Move will see China, Russia, others collaborate with India on emerging fuel tech, energy modelling, and transition goals -- In India, while the list of alternative fuel resources includes agriculture and forest residue, municipal solid waste,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Powered by Amyris. Powerful words — the company ingredients and products are used all over the world. But how exactly does the company make “people and our planet healthier as the leading provider of clean,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association showed off its new 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at the Commodity Classic in Orlando last week, right down the road from where it debuted at the National Ethanol Conference the week before. The
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... U.S. ethanol exports for marketing year (MY) 2021/2022 totaled 1.45 billion gallons (Bgal), the third-largest marketing year on record, worth $4 billion. As the 2022/23 MY takes off, the Council continues to work worldwide to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Green Plains is rapidly transforming into the biorefinery platform of the future, harnessing a potential based on the company’s extensive resources, technology and people. The transformation includes deploying patented, world-class mechanical and process technology at
(Carbon Capture Magazine) This week's Carbon Capture Magazine's podcast features Yvonne Lam, Head of Carbon and CCUS of Rystad Energy. Interviewed by Danielle Piekarski, Content Coordinator of Carbon Capture Magazine. LISTEN
(CSIRO) CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Boeing Australia have partnered to deliver a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Roadmap to assist in decarbonising the aviation industry, which contributes 2.5 per cent of the world’s total carbon dioxide emissions. Interest and investment is rapidly
by Jeremy Dillon (E&E News/Politico Pro) Lawmakers on a House panel found some consensus Wednesday on the operation and safety of carbon dioxide pipelines, as Congress seeks to reauthorize the agency responsible for the nation's pipeline network. The bipartisan interest at a
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... The policy priorities for ASA differ year to year, but the excitement around biomass-based diesel and renewable diesel kicked into high gear during Commodity Classic last year. A year later, Censky (Steve Censky, American Soybean Association CEO) says soybean
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (B&C Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog) The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on February 15, 2023, on “The Future of Low Carbon Transportation Fuels and Considerations for a
by Michael Verdon (Robb Report) ... Another question is how to expand the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (which can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent over conventional Jet A fuel) and bring down its price. Business-jet manufacturers
(Biofuels International) Major European industry associations in the biodiesel sector are organising the 1st B+ Summit, to be held on 26, 27 and 28 April in Estoril, Portugal. The conference will bring together representatives from the European industry as well as Portuguese
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Renewable Fuels Association expects another strong year for ethanol exports despite a sluggish beginning to 2023. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield he’s optimistic the pace will pick up. “We’re certainly hopeful that it’s going
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) If there's a piece of legislation oil, automakers and renewable fuels companies can get behind as the wave of the future for fuels, it may have been the Next Generation Fuels Act pushed to the
(Renewable Fuels Association) A new analysis from a renowned carbon accounting firm finds that the greenhouse gas emissions reductions achieved under the Renewable Fuel Standard far exceed the GHG savings originally projected by EPA. In the 15 years since the RFS
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Sustainable aviation fuel could soon become a viable market for ethanol producers. Leigh Abrams with global fuel supplier Honeywell took part in a panel at the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando Wednesday and said there’s been a
(Renewable Fuels Association) The innate persistence of the U.S. ethanol industry and its champions can drive renewable fuels to new heights in 2023, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said today in his annual “State of the Industry” presentation
(Maritime Professionals) Cyprus Shipping Deputy Ministry (SDM) organized “SWOT-ing the potential of low- and zero- emission fuels in the maritime sector” – a hybrid webinar examining the safety, costs, maturity, and availability of new bunker fuels. An initiative of the Cyprus
by Dimitar Alimaskoski (BIO.News) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) held the 99th Agricultural Outlook Forum last week, where many speakers highlighted the potential of biotechnology and bio-based products. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack opened the event by promoting climate-smart agriculture, sustainable aviation fuel, and other
by John Kingston (Freight Waves) ... With renewable diesel and biodiesel becoming ever more important parts of the supply chain, government policies on incentivizing those fuels’ production or mandating their use become significant. David Fialkov, the executive vice president of
(Biofuels International) Assessing this year’s prospects for biofuels in South America is about much more than just what is happening in Brazil. As a starting point, however, it’s difficult to move pass the country’s recent change of government and subsequent upheaval
(Aemetis) Visit Highlights Aemetis Leadership on Circular Bioeconomy, Supporting Climate Change Mitigation Through Use of Agricultural Waste to Manufacture Negative Carbon Intensity Gas & Biofuels -- Aemetis, Inc.(NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused on negative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we have a special addition to our ROBIN streaming experience and our library of more than 400 industry videos and recordings — we're welcoming the GEVO CHANNEL, which will keep the bioeconomy up-to-date, informed
(IEA Bioenergy) IEA Bioenergy held its biannual workshop on 17 October 2022 in Vienna, in conjunction with its Executive Committee meeting (ExCo90). The workshop on ‘Technology advances in liquid biofuels and renewable gas’ was held in hybrid form and was organised
by Mike Lee (E&E News Climatewire) A federal standard has "enormous potential" if it improves on state-level programs, industry and trade officials told the Environment and Public Works Committee. -- Senators debated the merits of a national clean fuel standard Wednesday,
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) · SAF and the ICAO LTAG Report on Future Trends in International Aviation CO2 Emissions Dr. James Hileman and Dr. Anna Oldani (FAA) READ MORE
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) · Regional Projects: Accelerating SAF Project and Supply Chain Development through Rural Business Development Grants and Bioeconomy Development Presentation PDF Opportunity Zones Webinar Recording Todd Campbell (Clean Economy Works) Jordan Solomon (Ecostrat) READ MORE BDO Zone Ratings: An economic development tool to
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) SAF R&D at Sandia National Laboratories (Presentation PDF) Webinar Recording Anthe George (Sandia National Laboratories) Ryan Davis (Sandia National Laboratories) Alexander Landera (Sandia National Laboratories) Isaac Ekoto (Sandia National Laboratories) READ MORE SAF R&D at Sandia National Laboratories - Webinar Recording
(U.S. Grains Council) Earlier this month, BGA Japan, an international consulting firm, held a symposium promoting the production and use of ethanol by the transportation sector in Japan. The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) has been supporting BGA Japan through providing the
Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper has been invited to testify next week at a hearing of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. The focus of the hearing is on the prospects of low-carbon transportation fuels
by Kelly Davis (Renewable Fuels Association) ... But with the right policy and market conditions, ethanol can become a net-zero emissions fuel source in the decades ahead—and not just for light-duty vehicles. Ethanol’s unique properties and shrinking carbon footprint make it
(Biofuels International) Diesel engine and equipment manufacturers Caterpillar, John Deere and Cummins joined PepsiCo and Florida Power & Light to discuss the important role that low-carbon liquid fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel play in helping them achieve corporate sustainability goals. Joining
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation
by Doug Kennedy (News Channel Nebraska) Bill would require more sale of the ethanol blend in Nebraska, and offer grant support for retailers --- A Nebraska legislative bill seeks to increase the use of E-15 ethanol fuel in the state.
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, isn't holding out much hope for new legislation for biofuels in the new Congress. "If the last few weeks are any indication, we're in
(Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) (Google translation)) The environmental commitment of the global aviation industry is clear: to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal will be possible thanks to the strong commitment of
by Nico Portuondo (E&E News/Politico Pro) President Joe Biden focused his address on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, while sparring with Republicans on energy policy. -- ... The president
(The Hindu/PTI) It has been launched ahead of the planned rollout in April, at the India Energy Week in Bengaluru. -- Petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday, February 6, 2023, at select petrol pumps
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota State Senators Aric Putnam (District 14) and Rob Kupec (District 4) visited Heartland Corn Products in Winthrop on Feb 3 to learn more about Minnesota’s ethanol industry. “MN Bio-Fuels sincerely appreciated the opportunity to host Senators Aric Putnam
(United Nations) Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. ( I.D.E.A.S.) -- Bringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development --- This year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) will focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as
(Minnesota Clean Cities The Connection) The first-ever Clean Fuels Conference took place January 23-26 in Tampa, Florida. Formerly the National Biodiesel Conference, the new event added renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to its alternative biofuels lineup for applications in medium- and
(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
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Darren Fuller, SVP of Sales and Business Development, Alder Fuels interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features Frank Mycroft, Founder and CEO of Booster interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine LISTEN
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features Jeff Yasinski, Co-Founder and CEO of D&W Alternative Energy interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN Growing use of biodiesel comes with rising threat of crime in tri-state area (PIX 11) Thieves
(Transport Energy Strategies) How will the Canadian Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) affect the development of and uptake of low carbon fuels in the country? In this webinar-turned-podcast episode, learn from Fred Ghatala, Director of Carbon & Sustainability for Advanced Biofuels Canada
Many business aircraft operators have questions about their obligations under the numerous international regulations governing aviation carbon emissions. “Blue Clear Sky,” a session slated to take place at the 2023 NBAA Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference this week, will cover this important
(EurActiv/Reuters) Greener fuel is the only way airlines will meet strict global carbon emission targets, executives meeting in Dublin this week agreed, but there’s little consensus on who should foot the hefty bill to ramp up production. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), which
(Inside EPA) EPA officials are emphasizing that their upcoming multi-pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles starting in model year 2027 will continue to impose tougher greenhouse gas requirements on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even amid a potentially transformative
by Ron Lyseng (Western Producer/SASK Today) Internal combustion engineers, chemists and scientists are planning to squeeze another century out of the machines. Researchers are making progress to allow both diesel and gasoline burners to meet carbon criteria and the future needs ... There
(Brownfield Ag News/Clean Fuels Alliance America) A recent study has confirmed the effectiveness of 100% biodiesel or B100 in decarbonizing Class 8 heavy-duty, over-the-road trucks. Colin Huwyler is the CEO of Optimus Technologies, the company that manufactures the Vector system,
by Tyne Morgan (Farm Journal/AgWeb) ... Rumors have been circulating about the direction of Deere’s technology investments, and Farm Journal had the chance to sit down with John Deere’s Chief Technology Officer, Jahmy Hindman, to set the record straight and uncover
(Climate Now) “We’ve built an entire industrial economy around a set of energy sources, and we’re now thinking about diversifying way beyond that. And that’s a big set of changes.” What will it take to diversify our energy economy, and
by Dan Miller (DTN Progressive Farmer) John Deere took center stage at the CES on Thursday, with Chairman and CEO John May delivering an opening keynote address focused on technology and sustainability before an audience of 2,000 gathered in the Venetian
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Eighteen Clean Fuels speakers testify at public hearing on the proposed RFS volume -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America and its members testified at the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Public Hearing for RFS Standards for 2023–2025 and
(Biomass Magazine) This week's Biomass Magazine podcast features, Ben Hubbard, CEO of Nexus PMG, Interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biomass Magazine. READ MORE/LISTEN
(Carbon Capture Magazine) This week's Carbon Capture Magazine podcast features, Andrew Shaw, Partner at Dentons. Interviewed by Danielle Piekarski, Content Manager of Carbon Capture Magazine. READ MORE
(Carbon Capture Magazine) This week's Carbon Capture Magazine podcast features Assaad Mohanna, Partner at ERM. Interviewed by Danielle Piekarski, Content Coordinator of Carbon Capture Magazine. LISTEN
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) According to the experts at the Idaho National Laboratory, The feedstock challenge lies in the inherent variability of biomass feedstock affects the ability to optimize processing and conversion processes, ultimately decreasing plant economics. So, the
(Praj) We are delighted to draw your attention to a special documentary on 'India's Biofuel Economy' that was telecasted on Prasar Bharati's National TV Network namely, DD News (Hindi) and DD India (English), on Saturday, 24th December 2022. The exclusive feature
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In Panama City, Panama, U.S. Grains Council staff in Latin America and the Caribbean (LTA) participated in the VII Energy Week organized by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE), the Energy Secretariat of Panama and the
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Hill Aircraft—an FBO at Fulton County Executive Airport (KFTY) near Atlanta—announced it will receive a load of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking it as the first retail location in Georgia to offer the renewable fuel. (Gulfstream Aerospace
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features Frank Mycroft, Founder and CEO of Booster interviewed by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine LISTEN
(Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Leaders in engine technology and original equipment manufacturers, among others, say there’s a future for internal-combustion engines (ICEs) and fuels even as the world works to decarbonize. During a webinar Dec. 14 hosted by the Diesel
(Bioenergy Insight) The Gas Transmission System Operator of Ukraine (GTSOU) has launched a series of online meetings as part of a project entitled "Biomethane talks" with business representatives, experts and government agencies. During the first discussion on the topic "Biomethane industry:
(Agri-Pulse) The show premiers on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. ET. “Our editorial team has demonstrated a strong ability to bring people together for high-level discussions that can both inform and engage,” said Agri-Pulse Founder and Editor Sara Wyant. “We have had
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) For the first time in several years the good news outweighed the bad for the ethanol industry in 2022. In this edition of the Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper takes a look at the year
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) CHS Executive Halvorson Says Math Doesn't Add Up for Renewable Diesel Growth -- As exciting as the explosion of the renewable diesel industry is for agriculture, an executive with CHS Inc. said during the DTN
(Maruti Suzuki) Unveiled in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari; BS 6 compatible, mass segment Flex Fuel prototype car, designed and developed locally in India -- As part of its decarbonization journey, Maruti Suzuki India
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) Soperton, GA Facility will be First Ethanol Alcohol-to-Jet Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Facility in the World -- LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, today joined government officials, industry leaders, and investors to celebrate a
(UABio) On November 22, 2022, an online seminar “The use of alternative fuels in the aviation and waterborne transport” was held within the framework of the project “Technical and economic substantiation of the use of alternative fuels in aviation and waterborne transport”, with
(ArcelorMittal) €200 million CCU plant first of its kind in the European steel industry; Project part of multi-technology strategy to reduce carbon emissions at Ghent plant -- At an event held at its steel plant in Ghent, Belgium today (December 8,
by Emma Farge (Reuters) Airline passengers face higher ticket prices as the industry moves towards its target of reducing emissions to net zero by 2050, the head of a global trade association said on Tuesday. Willie Walsh, Director General of the International
(Devdiscourse News Desk) The President told delegates at the summit that the potential for South Africa to emerge as a significant player in the green hydrogen value chain is immense. -- President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa's intention is to become a
(AgNewsWire) New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the Renewable
(Queensland Government) The Palaszczuk Government is accelerating plans to make Queensland the capital of a local sustainable aviation fuels industry. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development Steven Miles said a roundtable was held on Friday (25 November) bringing together key industry
(BioCycle Magazine) At the World Biogas Summit in Birmingham, United Kingdom in June 2022, organized by the World Biogas Association, the message was clear when it came to the importance of biogas as a replacement fuel for natural gas in the
(Solutions from the Land) ... Solutions from the Land was especially pleased to have been selected by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to co-host the opening event at their pavilion on Agriculture Day, which focused on issues related to adaptation,
(Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways/ PIB Mumbai) We need to identify the commodities being imported in the country and then focus on developing Swadeshi alternatives for those: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister -- "Prioritize research on forest-based
(BEES) 20 Minutes with Leon is THE Rendez-vous with the experts on bioenergy, bioeconomy and carbon removal. Each week from November 2022, Leon the Bio360 Expo mascot, welcomes an international expert who shares their knowledge and vision of the transition
(AgNewsWire) New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) Although Hungary’s agriculture minister has recently hailed the ethanol industry’s fresh investments in animal feed and foodstuffs in addition to biofuel production, the European Commission appears to remain unconvinced, still invoking the “food versus fuel” argument. Speaking at
(Climate Now) Since its founding in 1952, the mission of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been to meet urgent national security needs through scientific and technological innovation. Expanding from its focus on nuclear weapons science at the height of the Cold War,
(U.K. Ministry of Defence) The RAF and industry partners have carried out a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK. -- First time an aircraft
(ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)) The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to UN of several countries is lagging behind in achieving 2030 SDG commitments and actions. The pandemic became a bottleneck in the development process of the
by Tammy Klein and Nicholas Ball (Transport Energy Strategies) As the world seeks to decarbonize quickly, we are seeing an increase in technologies producing sustainable and cost-effective, low-carbon fuels for marine, road and aviation. Nicholas Ball, the CEO and Co-Founder
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this project, researchers aim for high-efficiency electrochemical production of ethylene from CO2,. Specific in this project, they sought to design electrodes to direct the cascade reaction from CO2 to ethylene via carbon monoxide, and
(Renewable Energy Group) Allen Bergman is always innovating. As President of Contract Transport in Des Moines, Iowa, he has refined his business model several times, rebuilt his company after a devastating flood and committed to using biodiesel blends to reduce
(Arab News) Sustainability Policy region lead Robert Boyd tells “Frankly Speaking” the industry is committed to decarbonization over next 30 years; He calls for investment in sustainable fuel, replacement of old fleets, and operational and traffic-management improvements -- The aviation
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Shoring up its provisions on biointermediates, the EPA is catching up with new and envisioned biofuel production goals. Following a workshop on the topic, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke with a policy expert to learn
On November 30th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) will host the Status of Gasification Technology of Biomass and Solid Wastes (Waste Coal, Waste Plastics
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Nov. 15 continued its work to develop the 2023 Farm Bill with a hearing focused on rural development and energy programs. The Higher Blends Infrastructure
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference November 6-8 just outside of Washington, DC. One benefit of this organization and conference is that they recognize the reality
(FPT Industrial) From 7th to 11th November 2022, FPT Industrial exhibited at Fenatran 2022, one of the most important transport trade shows in the world in Brazil. On its stand at the São Paulo Expo, the brand showcased a complete range
(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term agreement with an undisclosed investment grade industrial buyer to sell up to 46 million gallons of SAF per
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