by Jennifer Marston (AgFunderNews) Last time AgFunderNews checked in with Pivot Bio, the company had just replaced synthetic nitrogen on 725,000 acres of US farmland via its N-OVATOR pilot, in which growers used Pivot’s microbe-based nitrogen-fixing product to replace synthetic nitrogen and reduce on-farm emissions. The pilot
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia Pty Ltd (Jet Zero Australia) and Trovio Operating Pty Ltd (Trovio) announce that they have entered a strategic partnership to design and develop the ‘Book and Claim’ Registry for Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (RD). The
(The Global LPG Partnership (GLPGP), Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS), Loughborough University) ... The confluence of Global South development needs, inadequate progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the rapidly evolving “just transition” debate between Global North and Global South has
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC, a partnership of the Digest, Boundless Impact and Ecostrat released Project Risk Ratings the first deliverable from the 40 Bold Actions to Accelerate the Bioeconomy, as drafted by the Bold Goals Action Group in 2024. The Action Group, in seeking
(Bureau Veritas) Decarbonization simulations reveal the cumulative impact of operational and technical efficiency measures and showcase the importance of energy insetting in bridging the price gap between conventional and new fuels. -- Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and
(Bartlett/Regrow/Globe Newswire) Diverse Agribusiness Will Utilize Regrow’s Platform for Soybean Program -- Regrow Ag, the Agriculture Resilience Platform provider, and Bartlett, a Savage Company, today announced their partnership to advance sustainability commitments. The Regrow platform supports rigorous Scope 3 emissions analysis, and the
by Scott Irwin (farmdoc daily) In a previous farmdoc daily article (November 13, 2023), we showed that the behavior of FAME biodiesel prices reported by the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the USDA changed dramatically starting in August 2021. Before this date, the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the new BDO Zone at Sarnia-Lambton, Ontario — the feedstocks, the infrastructure, the workforce, how risks are mitigated. Sarnia-Lambton’s Shauna Carr presented these slides on The BDO Zone, a program on
by Daniel Munch (American Farm Bureau Federation) Between 2017 and 2022, the number of farms in the U.S. declined by 141,733 or 7%, according to USDA’s 2022 Census of Agriculture, released on Feb. 13. Acres operated by farm operations during the same
by Gary Yowell (Stillwater Associates) Last month we published Part 1 of this two-part series on fossil fuel displacement in California. In Part 1 we discussed the factors contributing to the displacement of fossil gasoline in the state. We conclude that the primary
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Boundless is an environmental impact analysis firm which provides objective and actionable impact analytics. Their process employs traditional Life Cycle Analysis, selecting key environmental metrics customized for specific industries and integrating essential financial metrics to give
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Carbon reduction is the single biggest focus for the ethanol industry right now and it was top of mind at the recent National Ethanol Conference with a panel on Collaborating for Carbon Reduction. The ultimate goal is to lower the
by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb) With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits beginning in 2025, the practices farmers use during the 2024 growing season will have a direct impact on their ability to take advantage of these incentives. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag
by Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Argus has launched B30 Ucome dob ARA range marine biodiesel blend assessments, replacing a calculated fob ARA range blend price. The assessment will comprise 30pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) and 70pc very-low sulphur fuel oil
(Azzera/Biobased Diesel Daily) ASL Group, a prominent private-aircraft operator, and Azzera, a leader in providing sustainability solutions for aviation, announced Feb. 19 a collaborative initiative to automatically book and secure sustainable aviation fuel credits (SAFc). ASL Group will pioneer this solution with
(Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition) Clean Fuels Alliance America invited the Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition and other Clean Cities and Communities coalitions to join them in Fort Worth, Texas, for the annual industry event in early February focusing on biodiesel, renewable diesel,
by Ayushi Badola (Sustainability in the Air) Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
by Kathryn Sheridan (Sustainability Consult/World Bio Markets 2023) ... FIVE COMMANDMENTS • 1. If we can't consume less, we need to consume better. • 2. Just because it is 'bio' does not mean a material is sustainable. • 3. Back up your sustainability claims with data. • 4.
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) We are excited to share key insights from the recent ISCC Technical Stakeholder Meeting for Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBOs), which took place online with more than 315 active participants and featured eight expert speakers.
(123Carbon) 123Carbon announced its collaboration with TOKYO-Mitsui O.S.K Lines, Ltd (MOL) on a carbon insetting pilot project that will allow its customers to reduce their Scope 3 emissions. MOL is the first shipping company in the APAC region to issue carbon insets
by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/Biofuels Digest) At a recent bioeconomy-focused ABLC conference I counted over a dozen companies striving to ‘bring to life’ first-of-its-kind (FOIK) projects, in renewable chemicals, fuels or materials – typically requiring hundreds of millions each in financing.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the Netherlands, STX Group has unveiled a new structure financing partnership with BioValue for the construction and development of the Groengas Cothen biomethane plant in the Netherlands. The project The new plant adds at least 80GWh of
(Repsol) • The certification enables Repsol to deliver sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at specific airports and enter it into the RSB Registry, thus, allowing customers at other airports around the world to claim the carbon reductions of the registered SAF when
by Keith Reid (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Fuels Market News) When it comes to the challenges of transportation emissions and climate change, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleets are on the first line of defense. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
by Kristof Reiter (Reiter Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) How and why the used cooking oil market broke and what can be done to fix it. -- After more than a decade of consolidation in the used cooking oil (UCO) recycling industry, the number
by Dani Charles (Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) As traceability requirements go global, so too must the solutions that support them. For much of 2023, the U.S. market was the primary focus of renewable traceability. This focus centered on U.S. EPA’s final rule, issued in
by Sam Rushing z9Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) ... What has become particularly interesting today, and the focus of this article, are ‘green’ applications for the product (CO2). This can include uses from agricultural in nature, such as commercial closed greenhouse CO2 enrichment
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $3.4 million in grants for 74 applicants that will add E15 to retail sites and one applicant to add a biodiesel terminal in Iowa. “This type of demand is incredibly
(CPM | Crown Global Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily) The world seeks support in developing products, equipment and processes in areas ranging from edible oils and plant proteins to renewable fuels, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals and others. CPM’s Crown is at the forefront of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week in the OPPORTUNITY ZONE, we looked at two double-AA rated districts under the BDOZone initiative, and as part of the proceedings, Samantha Stone, Ruthana Beezeley and Mark Dorrer led this presentation on the business
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The Law Library of Congress published a November 2023 report entitled Selected Issues in Biotechnology Regulation: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, England, European Union, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore,
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) AA’ Rating to Unlock Underutilized Feedstock and Ignite Biobased Investment -- The Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issuance of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone designation for woody biomass. The Greenbrier Valley BDO Zone
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV) Global certification body the ISCC has revised down the extremely high quantities of used cooking oil reportedly collected in Italy and Malta for biofuels production in 2022, saying that the original figures were the result of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/PR Newswire) In a groundbreaking collaboration, entertainment icon Donnie Wahlberg and Clean Fuels create a powerful campaign to raise awareness about the transformative benefits of Bioheat® fuel -- Acclaimed actor and Boston native Donnie Wahlberg is joining forces with Clean Fuels Alliance America in a
On January 17, 2024, the USAID Energy Security Project (ESP), in cooperation with the Civic Union Bioenergy Association of Ukraine (UABio), will start a comprehensive Training Program for Biomethane Production in Ukraine. Date: every wednesday, January 17 – February 14, 2024 Time: from 14:00 to 18:00,
(Energetica India) BuyoTrace is designed to instill confidence among consumers regarding the quality and sustainability of the biofuels they purchase through the platform. -- Buyofuel, a player in the biofuel industry announces the launch of ‘BuyoTrace’, a cutting-edge feature integrated into its online
(Avionics International) Jet Aviation announced today that it has secured a supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for visitors during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024. This is the second time Jet Aviation has provided on-site SAF in Zurich for visitors
(OMV Group) OMV and Microsoft sign an agreement for the purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel certificates (SAFc); OMV SAF Business solutions is tailored to help organizations reach their climate targets (Scope 3); “Chain of custody” model enables Microsoft to accelerate the decarbonization of
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Weekly episodes will highlight the latest in the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels Alliance America is proud to announce the launch of its new podcast covering all aspects of the biodiesel, renewable diesel
(Truterra/PR Newswire) Expanded eligibility is long-awaited for the ag industry and a strategic business step toward meeting the needs of food and ag companies seeking to reduce scope 3 emissions -- Truterra, LLC, a leading agricultural sustainability business that offers consultation, tools
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Global bunker trading firm ENGINE X has informed Bunkerspot that it has been certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) system to trade sustainable biofuels. In a statement sent to Bunkerspot today (9 January), ENGINE X Supply Manager, Sid Mishra,
(Dairy Farmers of America) New Marketplace Creates New Value Stream for Dairy Producers and Demonstrates that Cattle Can be Part of the Sustainability Solution -- Athian (athian.ai) announced today the first sale of verified carbon credits in the groundbreaking livestock carbon insetting
(The Edge Malaysia/Bernama) Bursa Malaysia-listed Straits Energy Resources Bhd said its subsidiary Tumpuan Megah Development Sdn Bhd is set to enter the marine biofuel trading and bunkering industry in the first quarter of 2024, after it was certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon
(Interempresas Energies) Alfa , an initiative funded by the European Union that aims to establish and accelerate biogas solutions in the livestock sector, has announced an open and free call to provide comprehensive support to projects that want to implement biogas technologies
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF presented these slides at ABLC Next on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected figures for the 2020s,
(Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)) The SAFc Registry will transparently and rigorously connect corporate aviation customers to clean fuel deployment, reducing emissions from air travel and air freight. -- A new independent, not-for-profit sustainable aviation fuel certificate (SAFc) registry launched today (December 6,
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) With a single truck in 1953, James Mahoney started up Mahoney Grease Service as a fats and oils recycler, using 13-gallon drums to service customers. Upward of seven decades later, the company has grown to service
(Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) As an inventor on an early patent for producing biodiesel, one might think that Myron Danzer’s contribution to the industry was enough innovation to last an entire career. But, like many of his fellow Iowans, Danzer
(OPIS) At OPIS, we’re no strangers to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The two fuels have been among the hottest topics in energy markets in recent years, turning industries upside down and inside out since they arrived on the scene. Biofuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s the new way to measure Carbon Intensity and your potential for carbon revenues – how much better, faster and more affordable is it? At ABLC NEXT 2023 we were joined by Michele Demers, Founder and
(Trust In Food) Producers have questions about the $3 billion in funding for the 140+ USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Partnerships projects. Incentive funding is available for producers looking to undertake a variety of different conservation practices. However, each project is led by
(CSP News) For retailers in Illinois, not offering ethanol-based fuel means proceeding at your own risk. “If you retail in this state, you don’t have a choice: Offer ethanol and biofuels or you may as well point a sign telling
(Rockefeller Foundation/PR Newswire) Today (December 3, 2023) at COP28, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, the U.S. Department of State, the Bezos Earth Fund, and The Rockefeller Foundation presented the core framework of the Energy Transition Accelerator (ETA), an innovative carbon finance
by Valerie Ahrenst( Bunker Holding Group/Biofuels International) In the quest for a greener and more sustainable future, the maritime industry has found itself at the forefront of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone) Investment Grade Rating Expected to Drive Biomass Utilization -- Summit County and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of the Summit County BDO Zone. The BDO Zone stretches across a 40-mile drive radius from Wanship, Utah and stands as the inaugural
(Times of India) The UP Electronics Corporation Limited will create a portal for Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) that will be 'one-stop solution’ for tasks related to production, storage, purchase and distribution of biodiesel in the state. READ MORE
(ReFuels/AltFuels) ReFuels N.V. has opened a new refueling station at Bangor in North Wales. This is the 13th public access bio-CNG station operated by ReFuels in the UK under the CNG Fuels brand. Major fleets will use this facility to significantly
(Industry Today) Greasezilla offers a service plan to manage sale of the system’s Brown Grease ABF for use as a renewable fuels feedstock. -- Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla FOG (fats, oils & grease) separation and processing system, announces the
(Continuum Ag) Empowering Visibility, Control and Rewards with Low Carbon Grain Needed for BioFuel Production -- With an estimated 6 Billion Bushels being used for Ethanol production next year, Continuum Ag has set their sights on helping the industry SCORE (Carbon Intensity Score) over
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Adds to growing global suite of marine biodiesel prices -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched a new Mediterranean marine biodiesel price assessment for B24, a blend of 24% used cooking oil methyl ester and
Kadiatou Sakho (AFP/Macao Business) Hairdresser Shola Abiodun Adeyemi begins preparing lunch by pouring out a glug of bright green biofuel gel into her stove, as many Nigerians seek to reduce cooking expenses. The cost of living has skyrocketed in Nigeria since President
(ACX/EIN Presswire) ADGM based ACX Ltd., part of the ACX Group, is proud to announce the start of live trading on its groundbreaking biofuels electronic physical trading platform, ACXBiofuels, as part of its Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) regulated Recognised Investment
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Start-up sees strong opportunities in China, 123Carbon’s Jeroen van Heiningen says 123Carbon won the top prize at this year’s Captain’s Table shipping and logistics innovation ideas pitching competition, held as part of last week’s Hong
(IEA Bioenergy) There are major challenges to reach a climate neutral society by 2050, as expressed in IEA’s Net Zero by 2050 roadmap. Among different sectors, transport is proving to be a very difficult sector to decarbonize. It implies moving away
(International Energy Agency) Today we release two interactive data tools that allow users to explore developments related to low-emissions hydrogen projects worldwide. The data tools complement the Global Hydrogen Review 2023, published in September, and the updated hydrogen production and infrastructure projects databases,
(Macquarie Asset Management) Macquarie Asset Management will support the growth of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) with an initial investment of up to €175 million in SkyNRG via the Macquarie GIG Energy Transition Solutions (MGETS) Fund. This new investment led by Macquarie Asset
(Targray/PR Web CISION) Targray's new partner membership within Green Marine underscores the company's commitment to fostering a positive transformation within the maritime industry through sustainable marine fuels and supply chain solutions. Targray, a global leader in the supply of renewable fuels, feedstock,
(National Business Aviation Association) Because the sustainable aviation fuel industry is so young, finding SAF to fuel your aircraft can be challenging. That’s when it may be time to use book-and-claim. Book-and-claim programs offered by airport FBOs and fuel suppliers make it
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada’s biofuel and oilseed sectors will be closely scrutinizing the federal government’s 2023 Fall Economic Statement. They hope the Nov. 21 statement provides some indication how Ottawa is going to respond to biofuel incentives contained in the
(Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched daily prices for renewable diesel in California, complementing its existing suite of renewable diesel prices, which spans Asia, Europe and the US west coast. Renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), is chemically identical
by Alastair Marsh (Bloomberg) Oil executives betting they’ll be able to meet net zero emissions goals by relying on carbon-capture technology are deluding themselves, according to an influential group of corporate bosses, bankers and academics. The Energy Transitions Commission, whose members include
(Atlantica Centre for Energy/Canadian Biomass Magazine) The Atlantica Centre for Energy launched a new energy literacy project to raise awareness of opportunities in the clean fuels sector for post-secondary students and First Nation’s youth in all four Atlantic provinces. The Fuel 4
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/REenergize! the Gulf Coast) The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot and Hydrogen Hubs programs are presented here by Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office Chief Scientist Eric Miller — Hydrogen Hub award announces, Shot targets, milestones ahead and
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today announced the launch of Veterans for Renewable Fuels, a new initiative designed specifically for military veterans and immediate family members working in the U.S. ethanol industry. The purpose of the VRF is to recognize
by Jonathan Welsh (Flying Magazine) Pilots traveling in Northern California can purchase SAF without reservations or fueling contracts -- General aviation pilots can now fill their tanks with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) on demand, without a
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Synonym is a financing and development platform for essential biomanufacturing infrastructure. Based on a team of cross‑functional experts, they are partnering with synthetic biology companies and capital providers to enable fermentation at scale. CIO Brentan Alexander took
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Historic not just for the large volume, but for the 20-year length of the agreement, something called by the financial industry the “tenor of the loan”. As tenors go, this one is right up there with
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone) ‘A’ Rating can help unlock Alberta’s forestry bioeconomy -- The Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, the County of Grande Prairie, and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. The prestigious ‘A’ rating
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In San Francisco on the sidelines of the ABLC NEXT 2023 meeting, a coalition of the willing called the Bold Goals Action Group outlined a series of 31 Bold Actions that must be taken by industry
(Circularise/EIN Presswire) Circularise and GoodFuels, FincoEnergies’ sustainable fuels brand, have publicly announced their project to digitise the biofuels record management process required for RED II compliance. Throughout this innovative project, GoodFuels and FincoEnergies shared their knowledge on bookkeeping processes with Circularise to expand its MassBalancer traceability software
(National Business Aviation Association) ... “Why are we doing this? What is the value for business aviation, specifically, in going down this path of being more sustainable?” After all, stemming aviation carbon emissions may not seem important, as globally the entire industry
by Greg Norman, Simon Toms, Adam M. Howard, Kathryn Gamble (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP) As part of its commitment to strengthen sustainability disclosure in its 2018 Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the European Commission (EC), together with the European Financial
(Stillwater Associates) Our LCFS Credit Price Outlook along with credit price outlooks for Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP), British Columbia’s LCFS (BC-LCFS), U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) RINs, and Lipid Feedstocks Outlook provide unique, in-depth perspectives on the future of carbon
by Antoine M. Thompson (Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition/Washington Informer) ... Nationwide, there is an environmental justice disparity between White and African American citizens. What is the root cause? Air pollution from diesel in the transportation sector. ... Particulate matter (PM2.5) and
(Avfuel) Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is developing a new groundbreaking program, Avfuel Zero. This innovative initiative is designed to empower flight operators to effectively manage and reduce their carbon emissions while promoting sustainability within
(Yokogawa Electric Corp./Biobased Diesel Daily) Yokogawa Electric Corp. announced Oct. 11 it has become the first industrial-automation customer headquartered in Asia to join Avelia, a blockchain book-and-claim platform for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Launched in June 2022, Avelia was developed by Shell
by Thomas Washington and Simone Burgin (S&P Global) UDB to start registering stakeholders in 2024; Industry 'demanding clarity': Bioledger CEO -- International Sustainability & Carbon Certification is to launch its own database to trace biofuels, separate to already announced plans for an
(Canadian Biogas Association/Canadian Biomass Magazine) A new self-assessment tool will help farmers determine if biogas is a good fit for their farm. Available at farmingbiogas.ca, this new online tool has been created by the Canadian Biogas Association and will give Canadian farmers quick insight into whether
(123 Carbon) 123Carbon, the first independent blockchain-based carbon insetting platform for the transport sector, today announced that it has completed an insetting pilot with Chevron by tokenising the emissions reductions associated with bunkering of biofuel for Chevron-owned vessel in Singapore. This successful pilot
(Engine Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) The Engine Technology Forum announces the release of the white paper Benefits of Renewable Bio-Based Diesel Fuels developed by Transport Energy Strategies, a leading consultancy on global transport energy issues. Renewable biobased fuels, such as biodiesel and
(Neste) Neste, ISCC and DHL Group joined forces to pioneer and test a system through which airlines, logistics service providers and end customers such as corporates can credibly report the emission reduction achieved by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to reduce
by Tapio Melgin, Agata Mucha-Geppert, Xavier Veillard, and Andrew Warrell (McKinsey & Company) The sustainable-fuel market is nascent, complex, and growing fast. Traders that develop an in-depth understanding across different fuels, feedstocks, and regions can gain a competitive advantage. As countries around
(Offshore Technology/Global Data) The oil & gas industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by low-carbon hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and biofuels, and growing importance of technologies such as electrolyzers, auto-thermal reforming and bioenergy
(Evident/SAF Magazine) A new, international global standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been developed by Evident, a world leader in energy attribute certificates (EACs). An agreement announced Sept. 21 sees World Energy, the first commercial-scale producer of sustainable aviation fuel,
(Kuehne+Nagel) New Book & Claim insetting solution for HVO complements the existing offer in Air and Sea Logistics; Electric vehicles to be included in the offer; Key accelerator to reduce emissions in the logistics industry, supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026 Kuehne+Nagel has launched
(Sumitomo Corporation) Collaboration aimed at establishing circular economies in the green chemical and green fuel sectors -- Sumitomo Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with KC&A, a Korean chemical/alcohol manufacturing and trading company affiliated with the Korea Alcohol Group, on developing
(World Energy) World Energy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and low-carbon solutions provider, announced a long-term agreement with Microsoft to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates
(European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association) The EWABA association, representing 50+ stakeholders from the EU waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain, announces the start of a 3-month pilot of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) for its members under the guidance
(Science Based Targets initiative) The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened a Call for Evidence on the Effectiveness of the Use of Environmental Attribute Certificates in Corporate Climate Targets. -- The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has today (September 21, 2023)
by Jeff Allen (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Developers in climate tech and biotech along with holders of intellectual property in these fields often need more expertise to communicate effectively with asset managers. Capital resource stakeholders evaluating bioeconomy technologies need advanced due diligence
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Advance the Bioeconomy in Virginia -- The ATIP Foundation, Ecostrat, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. Funded
(SME Street) Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are the most decisive ways of reducing CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. -- Air France-KLM Group today announces that Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, has joined its Corporate SAF program to promote and
(Veriflux/Biobased Diesel Daily) Veriflux, a leading platform for renewable feedstock traceability, announced a partnership Sept. 21 with the Indonesian Used Cooking Oil Exporters Association (AEMJI). This collaboration will see AEMJI’s SiMiJEL used cooking oil (UCO) collection mobile application integrated into the Veriflux
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) For the first time, the German biodiesel quality-management association AGQM has released a guideline for 100 percent biodiesel (B100) intended for use as a pure fuel in heavy-duty vehicles. The AGQM guideline for a B100 specification
(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 Director of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol at World Resources Institute, during the New York Climate Week. They discussed the growing
(Neste) Neste and SQUAKE, a leading technology provider for powering carbon calculations and providing tangible compensation for all travel and logistics emissions, are announcing a strategic partnership that enables businesses to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ through flight booking systems using SQUAKE’s
(Stillwater Associates) On August 22, 2023 Stillwater President Megan Boutwell presented about regulatory & refiner perspectives at the Renewable Propane Summit hosted by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Agenda 1. Regulatory environment: Incentivizing carbon reduction a. CO2 reduction regulations for transport b. A couple
(Stillwater Associates) On September 8, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA) for the 2023 Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Amendments. An SRIA is required when a proposed regulation has an economic impact exceeding
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 the development and deployment of projects in the energy transition space. CJ is completely correct: Dev Cap is both incredibly
(Maritime Cyprus) The 80th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), held in July 2023, has approved the interim guidance on the use of biofuels. This is in relation to assigning CO2 Emission Conversion Factor (Cf) under the Carbon Intensity
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) Innovation et Développement Economique Trois-Rivières will Leverage ‘A’ Rating to Support Local Forest Industry -- Innovation et Développement économique Trois-Rivières, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), and Ecostrat announce issue of Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. The Trois-Rivières BDO
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) nvestment Grade Rating to Catalyze Regional Biobased Project Development -- The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for corn stover for Sarnia-Lambton. The
(airBaltic) To raise awareness about the growing significance of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in air traffic and its role in achieving climate neutrality goals, the Latvian national airline airBaltic has been offering passengers the option to contribute to this cause since May 2023.
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s foreign trade in biodiesel is poised to be brisk in 2023. Exports in the first six months rose 16 percent on the year-earlier period. Imports declined 11 percent. The export surplus
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) In January 2023, U.S. production capacity of renewable diesel and other biofuels reached 3 billion gallons per year, surpassing U.S. biodiesel production capacity for the first time. Rising targets for state and federal renewable fuel programs
(Renewable Carbon Initiative/Renewable Carbon News) This September, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) has released a position paper concerning the Commission’s Proposal for a Green Claims Directive (GCD) from March 2023 The proposed Directive seeks to establish consistent EU-wide rules for substantiating, communicating, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Digest CONNECT returned to the airwaves again this past week and first presenter was ABLC veteran and Ecostrat CEO Jordan Solomon, as well as Trae Miller, executive director, Logan County Economic Development. Together, they explored the
by CJ Evans (American Diversified Enterprises/ Alternative Fuels & Chemicals coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... First, every project being developed – every one that is needed to mitigate the climate crisis – only can advance with infusions, sometimes large infusions, of development capital. For example, a typical $1
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Unlock Opportunities for Woody Biomass Utilization -- The Community Futures Development Corporation (SADC) Matawinie and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. The Matawinie BDO Zone is
by Janine Alexis Miguel (Manila Times) The Philippines and Brazil are eyeing cooperation to boost sugarcane and ethanol production in the country. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that delegates from the Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) and the Embassy of Brazil in
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Starting today, the Digest is unveiling the first in a series of ground-up, global initiatives to help spark and synchronize a faster pace of bioeconomy development. Our first initiative is a series of meet-ups to begin
by Mark A. Rumizen (Federal Aviation Administration/Frontiers in Energy Research) Historically, the commercial aviation industry has relied on a very limited number of well-proven, conventional fuels for certification and operation of aircraft and engines. The vast majority of today’s engines and
(Renewable Fuels Association) Following the opening of the most recent tranche of funding for higher blends infrastructure incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act, the Renewable Fuels Association is off to a solid start in assisting fuel retailers. Due to its prior
(Lenovo/Business Wire) New solution empowers enterprises to achieve sustainability goals through a lower-carbon emissions alternative to transport IT purchases -- To support carbon-conscious enterprise customers in their sustainability journeys, Lenovo is offering a Reduced Carbon Transport Service, a distinct offering that gives
(Minneapolis St. Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership/Globe Newswire) Growing SAF Hub seeking new members to accelerate progress -- A first-of-its-kind coalition is launching in Minnesota to scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with the urgency commercial aviation needs to reach net zero by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) To understand today’s SAF and Renewable Diesel markets, techs and projects, we turned to our long-time DIgest commentator and sector guru Will Thumond to help us sort out how the irresistible object of sustainable demand meets
(Salesforce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Salesforce, Airbus, Breakthrough Energy, Boom Supersonic, Deloitte, JetBlue Ventures, Qantas Airways Ltd., and World Energy launched a call Aug. 24 for ecopreneurs to submit innovative solutions to support the decarbonization of the aviation sector. This initiative is a collaboration
(European Energy Exchange) The European Energy Exchange (EEX) has been appointed by the French Ministry of Energy Transition to develop and operate registry and auctioning services for biogas Guarantees of Origin (GOs), as well as registry services for biogas production certificates. In
by Jessica Casey (LNG Industry) Titan, an independent clean fuel supplier, and 123Carbon, the first independent block-chain-based carbon insetting platform for the transport sector, have issued the first LNG-based carbon insets, readily available to the market. Carbon insetting enables fuel suppliers
by Todd Taylor (SAF Magazine/Avisen Legal) The pivot to SAF is not just a matter of overcoming technical and logistical roadblocks—it requires navigating an intricate financial labyrinth. ... Notably, equity and debt financing play pivotal roles in shaping the financial landscape of SAF
(REenergize) Jeff McDaniel shared updates to Velocys’ commercial reference project, Bayou Fuels, which will produce SAF and naphtha in Natchez, Mississippi. McDaniel said the woody biomass residues, “the parts of the pine plantation that can’t be converted into lumber, that’s what we
(Southwest Airlines) Southwest Airlines® is proud to announce the launch of a new, innovative option for eligible corporate Customers looking to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAF is fuel produced from non-fossil fuel sources that can result in lower lifecycle greenhouse
(American Express Global Business Travel) Tech company joins Amex GBT and Shell Aviation program powered by Avelia, one of the world’s first blockchain, book-and-claim platforms for SAF -- American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, and
(International Airlines Group) - IAG’s purchase of 14,700 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a joint agreement with Microsoft, aligning with Microsoft’s goal to reduce business travel and air freight carbon emissions. - This agreement is part of IAG’s
(In The Loop with NORA) In this episode of In the Loop, Paul Nazzaro and Scott Fenwick explain why retailers should make the transition to low carbon fuels now as competition will heat up over time for renewable fuels. Up first, Paul Nazzaro
by Brad Pleima (EcoEngineers/Biomass Magazine) Improved carbon accounting methodology for biogas projects will be a game-changer for the industry. -- Currently, the biogas industry lacks a comprehensive accounting methodology that enables a standardized, stable market environment for carbon reduction and removal resulting
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's Podcast Enabling Higher Blends: Obstacles and Options for Ethanol Retailers. Featuring Steve Walk, COO & Managing Partner at Protec Fuel Management. Interviewed by Katie Schroeder, Ethanol Producer Magazine. (14 min) LISTEN
by Stephanie Kelly, Karl Plume and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) U.S. oil refiner Phillips 66 (PSX.N) and grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM.N) are discussing a biofuels joint venture with an aim toward producing lower-carbon jet fuel, three people familiar with the matter said. The oil and corn-based ethanol
by Manfred Baumgartner (BDI-BioEnergy International) Refiners need to face up to the issue of sustainability and climate targets and become greener, and therefore move more in the direction of renewable diesel. My presentation gives an overview of the feedstocks that can be
by Christine Riedl (BDI-BioEnergy International) In the most relevant market newsletters, feedstocks like used cooking oil (UCO) or animal fats are specified by the free fatty acid (FFA) content, moisture, insoluble impurities and unsaponifiable matter (MIU), and sometimes sulfur. But
(Port of Rotterdam) OCI Global and X-Press Feeders have signed an agreement to supply the Singapore shipping company's new vessels with green methanol in Rotterdam. The first vessel from X-Press Feeders, a dual-fuelled hybrid vessel, is expected to arrive in Rotterdam during
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) NexantECA senior consultant Josh Velson returned to the ABLC stage at ABLC 2023 for a presentation on the opportunities in net zero ammonia. Ammonia constitutes nearly half of the chemical industry’s GHG output. Radical and rapid
(ASTM International/Biobased Diesel Daily) As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, ASTM International invited case-study submissions from committee members around the world, highlighting standards that have made a significant impact in society—and that have bettered the world around us. Numerous exceptional
(Argus Media) Following on from our recent blog, Extent of strain on EU Ucome production laid bare, our consulting team have examined the Ucome production margin landscape in more depth to write this market outlook. In a similar situation to their European
(Belgian Trading and Bunkering/Bunker Market) Belgian Trading & Bunkering (BTB) proudly announces its receipt of the highly esteemed ISCC EU Certificate, validating its commitment to sustainable solutions. This certification ensures responsible supplies of biofuels from biomass sources in compliance with
(Ecostrat) ‘AA’ Rating to Unlock Underutilized Feedstock and Ignite Biobased Investment -- The BDO Zone Initiative has issued a ‘AA’ rated BDO Zone designation for Greenbrier Valley, West Virginia for 850,000 green tons per year of woody biomass. The Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation and Ecostrat are
(Ocean Score/Maritime Executive) OceanScore has brought onboard a group of high-profile investors to fund development of new data-driven tools intended to assist shipping players in navigating regulatory complexity towards compliance. The Hamburg-based technology developer and data provider for the maritime industry,
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Biofuels production and consumption is growing. Globally biofuels production jumped 5.8% in 2022 with a 6.3% increase in the US. The country produced 38.1% of the total global production of biofuels with biodiesel accounting
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