by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Italian company Ecospray and Germany-based Ruhe signed new agreements for the supply of two biomethane plants and three CO2-liquefaction plants for customers of Green Line Liquid Anlagenbau, which is an affiliated company of Ruhe group. The construction of a complete system for
(Matheson Tri-Gas/Biobased Diesel Daily) Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., the U.S. affiliate of Nippon Sanso Holding Corp., Tokyo, has signed a long-term supply agreement to meet hydrogen requirements for a 75,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Mobile, Alabama, owned by Vertex Energy. The Matheson facility will have
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over 30 supply chain projects across the globe have been completed by SkyNRG, with over 40 airlines and cargo operators supplied SAF by SkyNRG. But that’s just the beginning! SkyNRG finds that 350-400 SAF facilities
(Sustainable Oils/Biomass Magazine) To the applause of onlookers, the ribbon was cut on Sustainable Oils’ new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art North America headquarters building in Great Falls on June 23. Complete with plant breeding and research labs, the facility currently employs
by Pierre-Emmanuel Tetaz (SAP Concur) ... For every company that travels, addressing travel-related carbon emissions is an important part of their decarbonisation journey. SAP Concur research found that 37% of businesses have carbon compensation as a key objective for their
by Nikhil Sachdeva (Roland Berger/GreenAir Online) ... As one of the world’s biggest emitters of GHGs, the industry and its regulators have long been trying to address its sustainability issues. In recent years, this has increasingly included the publication of
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CTI-Maritec says it has tested ‘quite a number of biodiesel blends in residual marine fuel’, typically ranging from B20 to B30, since it began offering the service in early 2022 – and has provided guidance to shipowners
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee is pleased to announce formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including
(Topsoe) The Flight Plan Green initiative is designed to help businesses find low-carbon ways forward, now. With feedstock flexibility and a range of technologies to suit your needs, Topsoe will work with you to find the optimal solution for your
(Biofuels International) Ard Assenberg van Eijsden, global business manager at SGS, explains how the work of SGS has become crucial to the biofuels industry. ... What role does SGS play within the biofuels industry? SGS is uniquely positioned to support the rapidly growing
(Biofuels International) A major new research centre that will help test, certify and deploy new sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in the UK - has reached a key milestone in its construction. The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation
(Honeywell) Tüpraş and Honeywell sign licensing agreement for the use of Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ technology; The Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process has been used commercially to produce renewable diesel since 2013 and sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) since 2016 -- Honeywell announced today
(Siemens Energy) Siemens Energy and Air Liquide announce the creation of a joint venture dedicated to the series production of industrial scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in Europe. With two of the global leading companies in their field combining their expertise,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are the challenges and tradeoffs of Carbon Intensity Scores? How does new applications of technologies affect risk management? What about heat integration? Project execution? Find out what Merrick & Company has to say about
by Marc Rowe (Trillium/Advanced Clean Tech News) Corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are transitioning from a buzz word to something companies need to proactively implement. ESG reports demonstrate how companies are taking the initiative to protect the environment, address social
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at 2nd generation ethanol from RCM Engineering and how LEEP – Low Energy Ethanol Process – can help with energy savings, steam savings, efficiency and more. Also take a look at Calgren
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, ethylene, propylene – They can all be produced with low carbon intensity. Check out this illuminating slide guide from Steven Slome at NexantECA on how while methanol and ammonia have larger implications
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under President Biden’s historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of biobased products that have lower carbon
(All Nippon Airways/Biobased Diesel Daily) Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Flight Initiative for corporate customers to promote greater environmental responsibility and help companies reduce their carbon footprints. The program begins with inaugural partners
(Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Soybeans is powering the state capital of Jefferson City with biodiesel. With more than 140,000 combined gallons used on-road in city fleets, Jefferson City Public Works plans to utilize Missouri-made, soybean-powered biodiesel to shift
by Erik Sandoval (ClickOrlando.com) Sustainable jet fuel reduces carbon emission by as much as 50% -- Used cooking oil collected from restaurants near Orlando-area attractions is being collected and converted into a fuel that can help fly the tourists who visit there. “We
by Aliyah Kovner (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) ... Well aware of the advantages biology has to offer, a group of biofuel experts led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) took inspiration from an extraordinary antifungal molecule made by Streptomyces bacteria to
(Neste) oday, Neste and Fly Victor, the on-demand private jet company, announce a partnership which sets a new sustainability benchmark in business aviation. Starting today, Victor members can purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ (SAF) for every private jet booking globally. This enables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Agricultural residues are highly abundant especially with all the corn stover and wheat straw out there that farmers have to dispose of after every harvest. But PacificAg has found a way to turn this waste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are BDO Zone ratings? Take a look at Barnwell County, South Carolina with a BDO Zone “A” Rating for woody biomass as an example. How the ratings work, what they mean, the ratings due
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Praj, India’s most accomplished industrial biotechnology company driven by innovation, integration, and delivery capabilities. Over the past four decades, Praj has focused on the environment, energy, and agri-process industry, with over 1000++ customer references spanning
by Stuart Viney (Handling and Storage Solutions/Calor) Calor Futuria Liquid Gas helps reduce the environmental impact of forklifts, while keeping up with demand, says Stuart Viney. -- The UK’S ambitious net zero carbon target has brought into focus the need to
(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
(Cummins) ... 1. Hydrogen is a promising solution for the demanding requirements of heavy-duty trucking. Hydrogen has a lot going for it, including a couple of possible powertrain options for the future: hydrogen fuel cells and internal combustion engines. Hydrogen is energy dense
(Shell) Shell, Accenture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) are jointly announcing the launch of Avelia, one of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)* book-and-claim** solutions for business travel. It is the largest SAF book-and-claim
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, carried out a study aiming at de-risking the use of ammonia as a marine fuel, with a specific focus on leak mitigation and treatment, in collaboration with the
by Kristen Mally Dean (Argonne National Laboratory) Decarbonizing agriculture is critical for the U.S. to reach net zero emissions by 2050. A new data-driven approach looks at practices that are good for the earth and profitable for farmers. -- The
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) NextChem and Saola are working together to provide a sustainable aviation fuel/renewable diesel plant sized to regional feedstock supplies. Check out this illuminating slide guide on how their renewable diesel tech is tuned to
(International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)) Interest in biofuels is growing due to its environmental benefits and potential GHG savings, but there have been doubts about a potential increase in NOx emissions and compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and the NOx
by Valerie Sarisky-Reed (U.S. Department of Energy) Biofuels have been proven to emit significantly lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than petroleum-based fuels, and recent scientific studies indicate that net-zero emission biofuels are not only possible, but achievable. Corn ethanol and other biofuels are
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is a renewable DME company like Oberon Fuels doing with propane and hydrogen industries? Well, first they harvest waste via renewable methanol or biogas to make their rDME, which can then be blended with
by Seg Niebuhr (Plasma Blue/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... But when a biodiesel production plant saves 1 cent per gallon on 35 million gallons, it can quickly change the plant’s long-term viability. Now imagine: What if they could save up to 15
by Henrik Rasmussen (Biobased Diesel Daily/Topsoe) ... To maximize profitability and, by extension, viability, a renewable fuel business has to produce jet or diesel fuel at the lowest possible carbon-intensity (CI) score, thereby qualifying for greater subsidies overall. As such, it
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) With prices for cleaner feedstocks through the roof, Tactical Fabrication and Smisson-Mathis Energy have forged an all-inclusive, turnkey model for biodiesel production based on the least desirable and lowest-cost materials. After years of development, they
by Emma Foehringer Merchant (Inside Climate News) Supporters of pending legislation see it as an important step toward meeting the state’s climate goals while using its ample farmland. But critics say natural carbon sequestration is hard to measure and verify. --
(FPT Industrial/AgriTech Tomorrow) FPT Industrial paves the way for farmers’ energy independence at The World Biogas Expo 2022, the world’s leading trade show dedicated to the biogas industry, held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK on June
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe’s technologies are set to reduce its customers’ greenhouse gas emissions by 12 million tonnes in 2022 alone. These reductions will not be one-offs but ongoing for the years to come. The key driver is Topsoe’s renewable fuels
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) Airport owners and operators need to plan for the delivery and storage of hydrogen now if they are to be ready to fuel hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035 according to new research by engineering group
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The commercialization of emerging tech, the production of biofuels, renewable chemicals and biobased products – these are some of the things the USDA Rural Business Cooperative Service is working on. Find out about their Guaranteed
(E&E News/Politico Pro) Researchers with DOE say gasoline might have to be substituted with biofuels to ensure that climate targets are achieved as electric vehicles slowly phase in. -- The U.S. Department of Energy released the results of a six-year initiative
(Biofuels International) ... Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential to cut lifecycle emissions from aviation by up to 80%, making it the largest contributing factor to decarbonising air travel. Biofuels International asks Angela Robledo, business development director, lowcarbon fuels
(Airport World) ACI World and the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) have launched a first-of-its-kind study on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) to support the decarbonisation of the industry and contribute to building a viable future for aviation and communities worldwide. The Integration of Sustainable
(U.S. Department of Energy) America’s car, truck, and train wheels keep turning, while planes and boats take to the skies and oceans, releasing 1.5 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere every year. Breakthroughs from the U.S. Department of Energy
(TES-H2) On April 25th, TES announced the start of the ‘Open Season’ to assess market interest for gas import capacity at its Wilhelmshaven Green Energy Hub. The non-binding phase has now concluded, and bi-lateral discussions will commence with all parties that
(Hellenic Shipping News) 1. A brief overview of the current situation The maritime industry is embarking on a major transition from conventional to zero or carbon neutral fuels driven by the pressure to decarbonise. The transition will not take place over night
(AgNewswire) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is introducing a new carbon intensity (CI) calculator to the industry this week during the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Minneapolis. The CI calculator was developed as a tool to help producers understand the carbon intensity (CI) of their
(Trucent Separation Technologies) Trucent Separation Technologies, LLC announced the launch of CORE™, a new technology to significantly reduce impurities in distillers corn oil (DCO), resulting in a cleaner oil, TruDCO™, which can be sold directly to renewable diesel refineries. The
(Fuels Institute) ESG Integrity, a Fuels Institute program, and the National Association of Fleet Managers (NAFA) announced a partnership to assist the fuels and transportation industries with meeting the growing demand for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) planning and reporting. ESG
by Jerry Guenther (Norfolk Daily News) Carbon capture can help Nebraska — one of the nation’s top producers of ethanol— ensure its viability in the industry in the future, according to supporters. A representative of the ethanol industry and a representative
by Scott Marion (Edwardsville Intelligencer) Nearly 20 years after it opened, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to make an impact on a national and worldwide level. The NCERC at SIUE is a nationally recognized research
by Paul Hodredge and Cameron Steagall (BSR/Biofuels Diges) ... Currently, the most innovative way for businesses to reduce the aviation component of their Net Zero goals is by investing in sustainable aviation fuel. ... However, for SAF to reach its full potential,
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council has promoted U.S. ethanol exports in South Korea since 2016, focusing primarily on educating Korean buyers about the availability and pricing of U.S. ethanol, in addition to introducing buyers to U.S. suppliers and visiting
(Navigator CO2/PR Newswire) Navigator to provide CCUS services for POET's facilities in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota -- Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC ("Navigator") announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent to provide carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Partnership expects to enable users to track and verify emissions using datasets and analytics tools from Google Cloud -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today announced that it has entered into a partner agreement with Google Cloud to measure and
(Star Advertiser) The first of six mobile biodiesel fueling stations in Hawaii opened on Maui Friday, making the renewable fuel more accessible to customers. The fueling station, located at Maalaea Small Boat Harbor, was installed and will be operated by Pacific Biodiesel,
(GranBio/CISION) Patent grant will strengthen the existing strategic partnership with NextChem (Maire Tecnimont) to license the technology and develop projects for engineering and construction of manufacturing plants around the world -- GranBio, a Brazilian and United States industrial biotechnology company, secured
(International Flavors and Fragrances) IFF’s Health & Biosciences division, is pleased to announce its collaboration with PROtect® LLC (PROtect) to deliver enhanced training to producers in the ethanol industry under the XCELIS® Ethanol Solutions platform. PROtect works with a variety of industries throughout the U.S. and ensures companies are protected from unnecessary
(AirMiners) The AirMiners Launchpad boosts founders towards gigaton scale carbon removal. The program helps founders establish their team, develop business strategy, roadmap their tech, and connect to the broader carbon removal network. Whether you have an idea, sketch, experiment, or
(360 Dialogues) The present comic is published and funded by www.360dialogues.com / The Engagement Company. It is based on the 5th Factor X publication from the Federal Environment Agency (UBA), The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy: Separating Aspirations from Reality.
(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy (Google Translation)) The study is an analytical framework on public policy that will introduce sustainable aviation fuel into the Brazilian energy matrix. -- The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) and the ProQR Project
(EcoEngineers) Experts from EcoEngineers presented to Stifel, a multinational independent investment bank and financial services company, and its stakeholders on April 25, 2022. EcoEngineers President Brad Pleima, P.E., and Senior Carbon Consultant Paul Niznik gave overviews of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), California Low
edited by Lalit Kumar Singh and Gaurav Chaudhary (Wiley) ... Biomass-based fuel production, or renewable fuels, are becoming increasingly important as a remedy for the increasing greenhouse effect, depleting oil reserves, and rising oil prices. Therefore, research on the production of
(Johnson Matthey) Today, Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, enters into a strategic partnership with Enapter, a pioneer and commercial leader in AEM electrolysis. AEM is a next generation electrolyser technology that promises to drive down the cost of green hydrogen
(Auramarine) Auramarine Ltd, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, process and power industries, has invested in the development of one of the industry’s first Methanol Fuel Supply Units to meet the demand for methanol as a promising future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s happened in the last 20 years in biobased chemicals? What is NexantECA’s new approach to the building blocks of more green chemicals and existing markets for them? From naphtha, ethanol, methanol, green hydrogen, aromatics,
by Mika Tienhaara (ROCSOLE/Biofuels Digest) ... Firstly, the varying feedstock quality will harm a stable production, secondly many of the feedstocks are rather difficult in oil/water separation, and thirdly the nature of recycled feedstocks is that they will heavily contaminate the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A demonstration facility has opened in Vienna, Austria, at the site of a waste-incineration plant where syngas from wood waste, sewage sludge and paper-industry residues is cleaned and, using a gas-to-liquid process such as Fischer-Tropsch,
(Sasol/Biobased Diesel Daily) Sasol and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin will lead a consortium to develop and optimize next-generation catalysts that will play a key role in decarbonizing the aviation sector through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). At a ceremony at Sasol’s global headquarters in Johannesburg
(Johnson Matthey/Biobased Diesel Daily) Johnson Matthey and BP announced May 25 that their codeveloped, groundbreaking Fischer Tropsch CANS™ technology and Johnson Matthey’s innovative reverse water gas shift technology, HyCOgen™, have been selected for use by Aramco and Repsol at a new
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Australia-based Worley, a global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sectors, announced in late May that it has been awarded two major contracts related to renewable diesel and
(Process Worldwide) A subsidiary of CVR Energy will be utilizing Honeywell’s technology to carry out a feasibility study for low-carbon hydrogen production in Coffeyville, Kansas, USA. The aim of the study is to assess the application of carbon capture and
by Kelly Davis (Renewable Fuels Association) On May 24, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC) held its last Charter 6 meeting. REEEAC advises the Secretary of Commerce regarding the development and administration of programs and policies
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Veolia and Metsä Fibre announced a long-term partnership agreement on the refining of crude methanol generated in pulp production at the Äänekoski bioproduct mill into commercial biomethanol. As part of this cooperation, Veolia will build a crude methanol refinery connected
(Iowa Department of Transportation/Work Truck) The Iowa DOT committed to a lower carbon footprint through the use of B-100 in its snowplow truck fleet. -- This past winter, the Des Moines, Iowa, area got pummeled with over two feet of snow. While most
(Worley) Worley has been awarded a contract by Heartwell Renewables LLC (Heartwell), a joint venture between The Love’s Family of Companies and Cargill, for the detailed and field engineering services for a greenfield renewable diesel plant in Hastings, Nebraska. The
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research builds public-private partnerships and funds pioneering research focusing on key challenge areas like next generation crops, soil health, advanced animal systems, sustainable water management, and more. Find out
(SGP BioEnergy/PR Newswire) Partnership with Government of Panama provides key global logistics hub serving over 1,000 ports; Sustainable Aviation Fuel and advanced biofuels key to decarbonization of transportation and industry -- A team of foremost energy industry companies led by SGP
(Tallgrass/Carbon Capture Magazine) Tallgrass announced it has entered into an agreement with ADM that would pave the way for Tallgrass to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from ADM’s corn-processing complex in Columbus, Neb., and transport it to Tallgrass’ Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub
(HoSt Group/Biomass Magazine) The HoSt Group is very excited to kick-off business in the U.S. with three new biogas projects at dairy farms in upstate New York and in Ohio, to be realized in close cooperation with SJI Renewable Energy
(CMD Alterative Energy Solutions) Rising energy prices means fleet managers are being squeezed even harder to lower costs and improve efficiency. Keeping the trucks on the roads at the lowest cost per mile is more challenging today, with supply chain pressures
(Growth Energy/CSP Daily News) ... David Durling, Regional Sales Director at Growth Energy, provides information about E15 compatibility, distribution, profitability and more. Compatibility is common Concerns about compatibility—both with retailer equipment and consumer vehicles—often stem from common misconceptions; in actuality, most convenience stores
(Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries) Titan LNG and Brittany Ferries have signed a long-term agreement for the supply of LNG and Liquified Bio Methane (LBM) to two new LNG-fuelled hybrid Ro-Pax vessels that Brittany Ferries will operate between England and France
(Trillium/ACT News) There is a growing need to help fleets determine their environmental footprint and make the changes needed to meet their sustainability goals. Fleets are discovering the value of partnering with an experienced fuel solutions provider to not only help
(Element Markets) Natural Gas Leader Provides New Affordable Green Energy Option -- Gas South, one of the leading natural gas marketers in the Southeast, announced an agreement with Element Markets to offer a new, first-to-market sustainable energy product, FlexRNG. FlexRNG is a
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) What’s the short, mid and long term outlook for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuels? Find out from William Thurmond, President & CEO of Emerging Markets Online in this illuminating slide guide to find
(Valmet/PRNewswire) Valmet will deliver key technology areas for ORLEN Poludnie's S.A. planned second generation bioethanol (B2G) plant in Jedlicze, Poland. The engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) delivery includes a pretreatment BioTrac system with a capacity to process approximately 400 tons
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation at the Department of Energy shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC on what the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)’s goal is with bioenergy, biomass
(Biofuels International) Daiva Angeldorff, CEO of Nordic Storage, outlines in a question and answer session with Biofuels International how it is aiming to become a more sustainable business with a growing focus on biofuels. Can you introduce yourself to our readers
(360 Fuel) The White House has unveiled a new strategy and investments as part of a long-term commitment to spur smart development and adoption of sustainable, homegrown fuels across the United States (U.S.). The President declared new steps to achieve this goal
(Bunkerspot) Portuguese energy company Galp will supply biofuel bunkers from September this year. Susana Broco, senior bunker trader at Galp, told delegates at Portugal Shipping Week yesterday (10 May), that the company will be able to supply biofuel blended with gasoil and
(HydrogenOne Capital Growth) HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc (“HydrogenOne” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce that it has signed definitive agreements for an investment of £20m (EUR 24m) in Elcogen Plc (“Elcogen”). Elcogen’s shareholders include Biofuel OÜ, and VNTM Powerfund II,
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Brazil's largest independent rendering company, FASA Group for approximately R$2.8 billion Brazilian
(GE Aviation) GE Aviation, a world-leading provider of aircraft engines, systems and services, has recently joined the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) to further advance its ambition to be a net-zero company by 2050 and help the aviation industry decarbonize. By becoming
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
(EverWind Fuels/CISION PR Newswire) Production of green hydrogen to begin in 2025 at former NuStar Storage Terminal in Point Tupper -- EverWind Fuels LLC ("EverWind"), a private developer of green hydrogen and ammonia production, storage facilities and transportation assets, has announced
by Gaynor Hartnell (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) Presenters pre-recorded their presentations in advance of today’s (April 28, 2022) Commercial Vehicle event run by Greenfleet UK. In case you missed it, click below to hear Gaynor’s 8 minute presentation on Viable
(Emergen Research/EIN Presswire) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption of biofuels are driving the market. -- The Global Liquid biofuels Market report, released by Emegen research, provides the target audience with the key information pertaining
(NEXT-ChemX Corporation/Globe Newswire) NEXT-ChemX Corporation’s (OTC: CHMX) Chief Scientist, Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky and Chemical Engineer, Sumukh Metawala, made a presentation entitled “Membrane-Based Oil & Biodiesel Washing” during the 2022 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held May 1-4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The presentation was
by David Worford (Environment + Energy Leader) Walmart will get up to 20 tons of liquid green hydrogen a day as part of an agreement with Plug Power to help power the retailer’s lift trucks at its distribution centers across the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) As the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries build out amid mounting concerns over the supply and prices of fats, oil and grease, innovation persists in the feedstock sector to help meet growing
by Jeffrey Jones (Globe and Mail) Montreal-based cleantech investor Cycle Capital and its French partner have raised US$108-million to back companies and funds focused on the circular economy in an initiative that was spearheaded by the cosmetics giant L’Oréal SA. ... Cycle
(Waste Management) $825 Million Planned Investment Anticipated to Increase WM's Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Production 600 Percent to Help Fuel Entire Natural Gas Fleet and Communities across North America -- Rounding out Earth Month, WM (NYSE: WM) plans to invest $825 million in
(Iveco Group/Globe Newswire) IVECO, a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (MI: IVG) and a pioneer in commercial vehicles with alternative propulsion, and Eni announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI). The two companies will bring together their
(Scottish Enterprise) A new fund to help develop the emerging CO2 utilisation technology has been launched. The CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund will help businesses and organisations develop and commercialise the technology, which involves harnessing and converting CO2 – the biggest
by Emma Gibson (KUNM Boise State Public Radio) Airplanes flying in or out of a Mountain West airport now can gas up with a blend of jet fuel and livestock fat. This spring, the Eagle County Regional Airport near Vail, Colorado, began
(Preem) As part of the strategy to switch to large-scale renewable fuel production, Preem will sign a SEK 3 billion loan agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is covered by the Swedish National Debt Office's program for green
by Lisa Colicchio (Metrolink/Biofuels Digest) ... Many advanced biofuels deliver up to 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Even more impressive than the emission reductions offered by advanced biofuels is the low cost required for transition. Advanced fuels are drop-in
(Great Lakes Energy) Says E30 Blends Can More than Offset the loss of Russian Oil, No RVP Waiver Needed -- – Opening the door to 30% ethanol blends would save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump and reduce
by Brad Pleima (EcoEngineers) One of the hottest topics within the renewable fuels industry is “What is going on with LCFS credit pricing?” California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard continues to drive development and investment into renewable fuels and market participants have
(EnTech Solutions) Organizations Unveil Completed Facility Powered by Clean Energy as Part of Earth Day Commemoration -- With the support of leadership from Dane County, Wisconsin, EnTech Solutions, a full-service clean energy solutions provider, has partnered with Northern Biogas, a fully-funded renewable natural
(Angel) Angel Yeast, a listed global yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, announced its plan to make more concrete moves to drive sustainable development on April 22, Earth Day 2022. It is the company's endeavor and commitment to "Invest in Our
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced today it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Infinium, an Electrofuels™ innovator headquartered in California. The agreement, which builds on MHI’s 2021 investment in Infinium, will focus on exploring the deployment
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... More broadly, plants working to lower their respective carbon scores are helping the biofuel sector graft onto the leading edge of climate change mitigation and the quest for net-zero emissions. The challenge for
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the lower Central Valley, Calgren Renewable Fuels makes three biofuels—ethanol, biodiesel and renewable natural gas—and the latter operation just keeps growing. -- As out-of-state ethanol producers strive for lower carbon intensity scores to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On this Earth Day, we highlight a very green organization – literally green – Algae for Future. This Portugal-based biotech company has the world’s largest algae cascade raceway and is designing, building, and operating commercial-scale microalgae
(U.S. Department of Energy) Since 2018, a multi-laboratory consortium, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and guided by an industrial advisory board, has focused on adding co-processing of bio-oils into existing refinery units with petroleum feedstocks to produce
(GIDARA Energy/Business Insider/PR Newswire) GIDARA Energy and the Port of Rotterdam are pleased to announce GIDARA's next advanced biofuels facility in The Netherlands: Advanced Methanol Rotterdam ("AMR"). Located in the Port of Rotterdam, the plant will convert non-recyclable waste into advanced methanol. The advanced methanol
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the USDA is taking to implement President Biden’s plan to enable energy independence by boosting homegrown biofuels. “President Biden understands that by expanding our ability to meet our energy
(PTI/The Week Magazine) By making biofuel accessible and connecting raw materials aggregators, manufacturers, consumers and waste materials in an all-in-one app, Buyofuel is empowering the biofuel industry with its online green fuel marketplace. Taking a leap towards a sustainable future,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Americashared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC Connect highlighting how they are a “super developer” with developing, building, financing, owning and operating carbon capture and sequestration projects. They also have their own cryogenic flue
(Argonne National Laboratory) Made from organic waste, renewable natural gas is rapidly gaining ground as an alternative fuel source with the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Public and private interest in this low-carbon fuel has grown dramatically in
by Jordan Blum (S&P Global Platts) Colonial ships directly to seven major airports; Colonial also moves products delivered to New York-area airports -- The Colonial Pipeline fuel network will soon begin shipping sustainable aviation fuel for the first time, as more airlines
(Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme (SURE)) The SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES Verifications Scheme (SURE) has been approved by the European Commission as a voluntary certification scheme for demonstrating compliance with the legal requirements of RED II by economic operators in the bioenergy sector. The
(U.S. Department of Energy) What is the role of bioenergy in soil carbon storage? Bioenergy provides a powerful way to mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, increase carbon storage in soils, and produce sustainable biomass feedstocks. On March 28–29, 2022, the U.S. Department
(U.S. Department of Energy) On February 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted the Gen-1 Ethanol Opportunities: Improving Life Cycle GHG Benefits of Existing Biofuel Production Virtual Workshop. The workshop was designed to gather stakeholder input to assess
(Green Rock Energy Partners/Business Wire) Green Rock Energy Partners LLC ("Green Rock" or "the Firm"), a sustainable infrastructure focused private equity firm which invests in renewable energy companies and projects, has officially launched. The firm’s founding, by five seasoned veterans
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp.) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. continues to meet the growing demand for renewable natural gas with new fueling contracts, infrastructure expansions, and biomethane production projects. “More fleets are finding renewable natural gas to be the most easy and
(Bioenergy Insight) A new platform for the trading of green gases, such as biogas and hydrogen, has been launched in Austria. The Central European Gas Hub (CEGH), a fully consolidated company of OMV Group, launched the CEGH GreenGas Platform with
(Advanced Clean Tech News) ... Fuel cell electric technology, still in its earliest stage, is expensive and transit fleets around the country are taking advantage of available federal, state, and local funding to invest in technology that is commercially available today,
(Argus Media) With mounting pressure from government mandates and directives from the global aviation industry, global airlines are being pushed to use more renewable fuels. As this demand intensifies, understanding the market and where the global capacity lies is important. Fill the form
(ZeroAvia) ZeroAvia announced a new partnership with the hydrogen fueling firm ZEV Station to develop green hydrogen refueling infrastructure for airports in California. The companies will work together on developing an initial regional airport project that represents sufficient scale to showcase
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested more than $2 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of
(INERATEC) Climate tech companies Synhelion and INERATEC have joined forces to decarbonize the transportation sector and help it achieve its ambitious net-zero target. By combining their complementing technologies, the climate pioneers can scale their respective clean technologies, paving the way for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is one ABLC slide guide you don’t want to miss! ABB’s John Oyen shares what ABB Energy Industries is all about, highlights 5 ways developers/producers can improve profitability, how Ballard and ABB work on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Codexis is a world-leading enzyme engineering company, enabling the promise of synthetic biology across multiple industries – from the sustainable manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, food and industrial products, to the expansion of life science tools and
(Bergeson & Campbell) On April 6, 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) held a webinar on “New Chemical Risk Management Actions under TSCA.” As reported in our January 24, 2022, blog item, in January 2022, EPA announced an effort to streamline the review
by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Even as biofuel suppliers and fixed-base operators (FBOs) ramp up the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aircraft operators remain uncertain about the composition of SAF and the complexity of using it to claim emissions reductions,
(KLGR) Two Senate Ag Committee members recently urged the Environmental Protection Agency to update its greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Senators John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, and Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, asked the EPA to adopt the Argonne National Lab’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s a difference between renewable carbon and circular carbon, as noted in this illuminating ABLC slide guide from Axens. How does their circular carbon tech work? Who are they partnering with? How are they accelerating
by Mark Peplow (Nature) Companies are scrambling to turn the greenhouse gas into useful products — but will that slow climate change? -- Tongyezhen is a town with coal in its bones. ... But later this year, a chemical plant
(Emegen Research) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption are driving the demand of the market. -- Advancing research and development for the production of cost-effective second generation biofuels is augmenting the demand for the
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) As technology changes and in-field challenges continue to occur, the National Oilheat Research Alliance has developed a technical resource center to assist critical-service professionals in the field. This online resource provides service professionals accurate
(Manifold Times) Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) recently released the Technical Report: NOx from marine diesel engines using biofuels document. The technical update, which follows technical insights from the outcomes of early biofuel trials in marine diesel engines, consolidates client experience and industry feedback from
by Pierre Poitras (Conidia Bioscience/Biofuels Digest) ... how the increased percentage of biofuels can raise the cost of fuel as well as leave it susceptible to microbes. The analysis is based on the white paper Protecting equipment from microbial contamination
by Bill Shea (The Messenger) Iowa Central Community College will build a new biofuels testing lab on the west side of Fort Dodge using land donated by Casey’s General Stores and the owners of the former Colonial Inn site. Construction could begin
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