byPeter Millard and Tatiana Freitas (Bloomberg) Some call the program ‘inefficient.’ Others say it’s downright flawed. Either way, the sharpest critics say RenovaBio is not living up to its promise. -- ... At best, the program known as RenovaBio that mandates fuel distributors
by Samuel Petrequin (Associated Press) Germany's transport minister said Thursday that he opposes plans to ban the sale of new cars with combustion engines across the European Union in 2035, arguing this would discriminate against vehicles powered with synthetic fuels. EU
(European Parliament) 85% of aviation fuel should be sustainable by 2050; Leave space for electricity and hydrogen to be part of new fuel mix; Create a Sustainable Aviation Fund -- EU aviation should gradually switch to sustainable fuel, such as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed this illuminating slide guide from Juergen Polle at MicroBio Engineering at ABLC, now’s your chance to check out All Things Algae! From their algae tech to targeted bioprospecting, non-GMP strain development, how
(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
(Biofuels Central) In a landmark decision on 31 May, the EU agreed to end most Russian oil imports by the end of the year. Renewable biofuels have been touted as a means to partially replace the embargoed oil, as the domestically
(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
(HRS/NGV Journal) HRS, European designer and manufacturer of hydrogen refueling stations, has received a new order from SYDEV, the Vendée regional energy board, to deliver and install a green hydrogen refueling station in Sables-d’Olonne, in western France, a region that is
by Ragini Saxena (Bloomberg) Natural gas, biofuels a better answer for India currently; Maruti to launch hybrid car under Toyota pact within 12 months -- Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., the automaker that sells every other car on the nation’s roads, believes
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
(Amyris) Amyris, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMRS), a leading synthetic biotechnology company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable consumption through its Lab-to-Market™ technology platform today announced that it has successfully started fermentation at its new precision fermentation plant in Barra Bonita, Brazil. The greenfield site at
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
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Jump for joy and jetfuel! June was jaw-dropping for SAF and the aviation industry and it’s not just because of Finnair and Gevo’s new 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel sales agreement.
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with E15 at the Highland Service Minnoco station in St Paul yesterday during an hour-long promotion. “Fueling up with E15 provides consumers with some much-needed
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) ... Growth Energy’s comments focused on the calculation of biofuel GHG emissions. “The proposed rule would require many public companies to calculate and disclose GHG emissions from throughout their entire supply chain and production cycle,” Growth Energy
by Will Robinson (Brownfield Ag News) Clean Fuels Alliance America says demand for biodiesel is ratcheting up because of corporate pressure. Scott Fenwick says clean energy market growth is going from being government led to led by the largest corporate shippers. “Amazon,
(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
(Daily Mail) ... The Prime Minister has done it by reducing the amount of biofuel produced in UK; Biofuel requires wheat and maize – land that Mr Johnson believes could be better used for food production to combat soaring prices
(Bio Market Insights) Accenture and NexantECA, an energy and chemicals advisory company, estimate that the chemicals industry needs to cut annual GHG emissions by 186 million tons in total over the next thirty years to reach net zero by 2050. While
by Sarah McFarlane (Reuters/Global Banking and Finance Review) Officials from some G7 countries, including Germany and Britain, will push for temporary waivers on biofuels mandates to combat soaring food prices when leaders from the group of wealthy nations meet on Sunday,
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean fuel industry has maintained production and extended fuel supplies, lowering diesel prices by 4% -- Today (June 22, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden, administration officials, and congressional leaders to say that
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) A flood of U.S. renewable diesel plants set to come online in the next three years will not be enough to offset the loss of petroleum diesel refining capacity from plant closings since 2019, a Reuters analysis
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) Hydrogen for aviation is now and growing, according to Nexa and Element 1’s latest ABLC presentation. How can it scale up? What if hydrogen transport, storage and trans-loading can be as simple as AvGas or
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News has arrived from Houston that Ara Partners, regularly seen around the halls of ABLC and known as a private equity firm specializing in industrial decarbonization investments, has acquired Genera Energy. Genera, in latter days, has
by Peter Holderith (The Drive) The three largest economies in the European Union are showing strong opposition to the ambitious 2035 target. Germany's finance minister Christian Lindner said Tuesday that the nation will not agree to the European Union's 2035 ban on internal combustion-powered
by Ulrika Bergström (Swedish Research Council/Phys.Org) Microalgae can recover greenhouse gases and nutrients from industrial waste. This technology can be used to reduce climate footprint and eutrophication. Lina Mattsson's dissertation in ecology shows that microalgae can also be used in the
(Runway Girl Network/Braathens Regional Airlines) Today (June 21, 2022), regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft.
(VTT) Power-to-liquids technologies are on their way to commercialisation in scale and production of synthetic e-fuels is no longer science fiction. E-fuels offer a way to expand the carbon-neutral transport fuel pool beyond biomass-based renewable fuels to replace fossil fuels
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 Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Controversial palm oil is used in so many things today, but Unilever and Genomatica are looking at commercializing alternatives for palm oil and fossil fuel ingredients in cleaning and personal care products. Even the 2022
(Advanced Clean Tech News/GNA) Hydrogen is heating up as a policy topic, as evidenced by the project updates, new bills, and solutions offered by elected leaders, industry leaders, and the more than 350 attendees at the 2022 California Hydrogen Leadership Summit, which
by Connor Veenstra (Huron Daily Tribune) ... However, an alternative exists for farmers, though it's not widely used — biodiesel, made from plants and animals. According to Houston Biodiesel, it's slightly cheaper than regular diesel, at $5.76 per gallon, as of June
by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) ... The administration's early and extensive outreach reflects that expanding the scope of the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to make it a tool for electrifying the nation's automobile fleet is one of Biden's
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Finnair. The Agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 7 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo’s
by Linnea Ahlgren (Simple Flying) While the landscape is evolving, these are the current front-runners in an industry predicted to make billions of dollars in the coming years. ... Neste At the front of the pack is fuel producer Neste. The company's product made
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Finland’s new bioeconomy strategy is out — and you can read the 55 pager here. When a country sets a strategy and puts the bioeconomy at a central place in the national plans, that’s a laudable thing, so
(Acta Marine/Biobased Diesel Daily) Acta Marine has signed a contract for the construction of two next-generation DP2 construction service operating vessels (CSOVs) at Turkish shipyard Tersan that will be capable of operating on methanol and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in
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
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The B20 Club recently welcomed the city of Warrenville as its newest member. Located in DuPage County, Illinois, Warrenville works to preserve and promote a clean, healthy, sustainable environment with natural, open spaces. “The city explores
(Bolloré Logistics) Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal, covering 800,000 liters of SAF forms part of the Cargolux SAF program. This initiative will
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
(ExxonMobil/Business Wire) ExxonMobil today announced a unique process technology to enable the manufacture of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable methanol. ExxonMobil is focused on growing its lower-emission fuels business by leveraging technology and infrastructure. ExxonMobil is engineering proprietary methanol to
(Neste) Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping will become the world's first shipping company to start utilizing new low-emission Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in its vessels in Finland and Sweden. The ISCC PLUS certified* marine fuel enables up to 80%** reduced greenhouse
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 Manuel Quiñones (E&E News/Politico Pro) "Our bipartisan bill would spur research and development for carbon removal technologies, as well as accelerate the commercialization of innovative carbon removal solutions to help make them more affordable," said Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine).
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. --
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the world’s largest biofuel producers says carbon intensity scoring is critical to expanding ethanol production. POET President Jeff Lautt tells Brownfield it’s used as a benchmark to determine greenhouse gas emissions. “All of
(Navhind Times) ... India needs a massive investment to the tune of $225 billion to $250 billion over the next few years to meet its remit in this regard. It is germane to note that the private sector has paved the
(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 Pooja Yadav (India Times) PM Modi informed that India has achieved the target of 10% ethanol blending, 5 months ahead of schedule. In 2014, ethanol blending was at 1.5 per cent. Talking about its benefit, he said, “First, it has led
by Brian O'Connor (No-Till Farmer) ... A study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production found that harvesting up to 30% of corn stover on a field for use in fuel products could increase revenues for growers and decrease the negative impact on the environment,
(Qantas) The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia, in a landmark agreement. The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed by Qantas Group
(Connecticut Energy Marketers Association/CT Mirror) ... As of July 1st, a new Connecticut state law requires all home heating oil contain a 5% biodiesel mix, which will go up to a 50/50 mix by 2035. Most home heating oil today already
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Record fuel prices seen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have led cost-conscious motorists to pivot towards alternative fuel sources, with sales of E85 – a mixture of petrol and up to 85% bioethanol – rising significantly
(ePURE) Renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced GHG emissions by 77% compared to fossil fuel in 2021, according to the latest audited producer data; ethanol refineries produced more feed than fuel -- Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced
by Brian O'Callaghan, Nigel Yau, and Cameron Hepburn (Annual Review of Environment and Resources) When deep recessions hit, some governments spend to rescue and recover their economies. Key economic objectives of such countercyclical spending include protecting and creating jobs while
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 Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Vertimass CADO catalyst transforms ethanol into infrastructure compatible fuels in one step without adding hydrogen. Find out how their tech works, what other alcohols they can convert to renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, how
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) From Canada comes news of several changes for Cielo Waste Solutions who you may know as the waste-to-fuel tech company. CEO and COO Gregg Gegunde resigned as did Chris Sabat as Chief Legal Officer
(Hexagon Agility) ... RNG is processed from decaying organic materials in agricultural, landfill, and wastewater treatment facilities. Accordingly, this clean fuel has a double impact on carbon emissions by not only capturing harmful methane molecules that would have otherwise entered the
(International Air Transport Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Air Transport Association announced June 6 that airlines from the Americas region are operating flights powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to demonstrate their commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Under
by Tom Otley (Business Traveler) Sustainable fuel manufacturers in Europe could produce 1.83 million tonnes of e-kerosene in 2030, saving about 5 Mt of CO2, according to a new forecast by NGO Transport and Environment (T&E). E-kerosene, generated by combining green hydrogen
(WZZM 13) Only Flex Fuel vehicles can use E85 fuel, but it could save some significant dollars for those drivers by switching. That's even with lower gas mileage. -- Gas prices in Michigan are averaging $5.17 a gallon, according to
(AWAZ The Voice) ... However, right now, the main worry for the government planners is its cost to make it commercially viable. The International Solar Alliance (ISA) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) are working on an innovative concept,
(MSC) As part of its Journey to Net Zero, MSC has been using blended biofuels to propel its ships. Discover how MSC Biofuel Solution helps the company’s customers to meet CO2 emission reduction goals through a new carbon insetting programme. Decarbonisation is
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Petrobras and Raízen signed an agreement to jointly evaluate potential businesses involving the production, purchase and sale of biomethane, a 100% renewable fuel produced by Raízen from sugarcane waste (vinasse and filter cake), generated
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) In the largest such arrangement of its kind involving the business aviation sector, Avfuel has struck a deal to purchase one billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biocrude specialist Alder Fuels over the next
(Cargill) New facility helps customers reduce carbon emissions using innovative technology to transform waste into biofuel -- In a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular fuel possibilities, Cargill has completed its first state-of-the-art advanced biodiesel plant
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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biogas is booming and ECOCORP is on it with its core biogas tech helping the industry grow. As a commercial stage company, they design, permit, construct, commission and operate biogas plants but what is perhaps most
(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
(Ripon Advance News Service) U.S. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Ashley Hinson (R-IA) joined U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and their Iowa Republican colleagues in urging the Biden administration to address two ongoing rulemaking processes that could end production of bio-oil,
(U.S. Biochar Initiative/EIN Presswire) “It [Biochar] is being newly embraced as a true carbon removal solution at scale.”--Microsoft -- On Earth Day 2022, XPRIZE and the Musk Foundation announced the 15 milestone winners of $1,000,000 each to continue their work
by Elizabeth Weise (USA Today/Yahoo!) As millions of Americans hop on airplanes heading to favorite vacation spots, the industry is gearing for a bigger journey – one that will tackle removing the carbon emissions from those flights over the next 30
(Office of Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH 2nd)) Today, Reps. Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH) introduced the REMOVE Act, legislation to enact a whole-of-government approach to experiment, prototype, and produce carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology. The bill achieves this goal
by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress) A new report from Clean Fuels Alliance America shows biodiesel and renewable diesel provide a significant environmental benefit. -- Renewable fuels offer a range of carbon and greenhouse gas reduction benefits. But it turns out biodiesel
(NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) On June 8, the European Parliament plenary voted on the CO₂ emission performance standards for cars and vans and regretfully failed to agree on a pragmatic and practical approach to resolving the decarbonization challenge in Europe’s transport sector. NGVA
(NGV Journal) Through a private investment of 15 million dollars, a modern organic waste processing plant will be installed in Tampico, State of Tamaulipas, whose purpose will be to contribute to the recycling and conversion of garbage through state-of-the-art technological processes.
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) Dimensional Energy combines revolutionary carbon utilization technology with a century-old process, repurposing it to make sustainable aviation fuel; United has invested more in sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in the world United and United Airlines Ventures (UAV)
by Alyssa Sporrer (Freight Waves) Company putting the ‘trash can into the circular economy,’ Carbotura director says. -- Imagine if overflowing landfills could turn 100% of their waste into sellable, useful materials. Gravitas Carbotura believes it has achieved that goal. Its Zero-Fill system
(Biofuels International) The emergence of biodiesel as an alternative fuel substitute for traditional petroleum-based fuels has changed the way the country produces energy. Biomass is one of the most abundant renewable resources and therefore has led to much attention and research
(Biofuels International) Kvasir Technologies - a Danish technology company developing a process to produce climate friendly fuel for the shipping industry – has secured €2.5 million in support from the EU programme EIC accelerator. Kvasir Technologies is a spin-off company from
(Biofuels International) EWABA has welcomed the broadening of the sustainable feedstock base in today’s Council General Approach on the ReFuelEU aviation proposal. The EWABA association, representing the EU waste-based and advanced biodiesel industry, strongly backed the broadening of the feedstock base
(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
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Kuwait, the Kuwait News Agency reports that the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research and Q8 Research & Technology Centre signed a tripartite agreement to implement a project to produce
(Lhyfe) Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), a world pioneer and pure player in renewable green hydrogen and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, one of the world’s leaders on the shipbuilding market for highly complex ships and in offshore engineering, announce today at the Seanergy forum
(Neste) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been safely delivered to New York’s LaGuardia Airport through the Colonial and Buckeye pipeline systems – two essential pieces of American energy infrastructure. The low-emission jet fuel will power a Delta Air Lines flight, marking
(Enchanted Rock) The project will be fully supported by renewable natural gas and will reduce local emissions by up to 96% compared to alternatives. -- Enchanted Rock, a leading provider of electrical resiliency-as-a-service, today announced that it has been contracted by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Virent, a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum developed its BioForming technology to create fuels and chemicals from a wide range of naturally occurring, renewable resources. And now they teamed up with Johnson Matthey to bring to
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) 3D printed bioslides from adidas are set to launch soon as are a Grateful Dead themed collection of biosneakers and sandals. Absolut is trialing biobased bottle caps for more sustainable spirits and French Cognac brand
(DNV) Hydrogen has a crucial role in decarbonizing the world’s energy system, but uptake will be too slow. Governments need to make urgent, significant policy interventions, according to a new report by DNV. In Hydrogen Forecast to 2050, DNV predicts the amount of
(Southern California Gas/Biomass Magazine) The California Energy Commission has awarded SoCalGas a $750,000 grant to pursue development of a novel hydrogen production system using biogas to create affordable, scalable, renewable hydrogen. The project will build upon innovations in modular hydrogen production
(DHL Supply Chain UK/NGV Journal) DHL Supply Chain will be introducing 20 bio-LNG trucks into its Marks & Spencer (M&S) fleet, replacing 20 diesel vehicles. The new Volvo FH LNG tractor units will support both DHL’s GoGreen plan and M&S’ Plan
(Scandinavian Biogas/NGV Journal) Scandinavian Biogas has entered a long-term agreement with Alternoil for the delivery of bio-LNG to be included in the climate-neutral fuel REEFUEL distributed on the German transportation market. The agreed volumes are 8,000 tons during ramp up in
(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
(Louisiana Economic Development) Arbor Gas to use wood waste from Louisiana forests to produce renewable gasoline and green hydrogen at West Baton Rouge Parish facility -- Arbor Renewable Gas LLC, a Houston-based company formed in 2019 that produces renewable gasoline and
by Tom Bryan and Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Hundreds gathered for the main session of 38th International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo Tuesday in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as some of the biggest names in biofuels spoke at the largest ethanol conference
by Amiad Solomon (HQ/Forbes) ... In addition, as part of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge, the Biden Administration is committed to supplying at least 3 billion gallons of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) per year by 2030 and, by 2050, sufficient
(Purdue Northwest) The Purdue Research Foundation recently completed a licensing agreement with an international energy company for the commercialization of a new process discovered at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) for the biological production of hydrogen from food waste. A second licensing
(Adani) Adani New Industries Ltd to invest USD 50 Bn in green hydrogen; This is India’s largest commitment to green hydrogen by a company -- Adani, India’s fastest-growing diversified business portfolio, and energy supermajor TotalEnergies of France, have entered into a
(UKRINFORM) Ukraine has a real opportunity to completely abandon gas imports through developing its own production, including of biogas. This was stated by Serhiy Makogon, CEO of Gas Transmission System Operator Ukraine of Ukraine LLC (Gas TSO of Ukraine), on Facebook, according to
(Cepsa) Both companies will drive the development and production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from circular raw materials, in addition to other energy alternatives such as green hydrogen and electrification; This is a new partnership between Cepsa and a major
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who knew ammonia is used so much in the chemicals industry, supplying virtually all nitrogen, and that ammonia is so essential to maintaining world food output via fertilizers. But the chemical industry can’t become carbon
by Mark Laurenzo (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) Iowa has a well-documented history in the ethanol business. We’re the United States’ leader in renewable fuel production with 41 ethanol refineries (capable of producing more than 4.5 billion gallons per year) and
(NACS) The white paper will help spark conversation on finding an answer to reducing emissions from all vehicles. -- The Fuels Institute has published a new white paper that explores the carbon benefits of using biofuels, according to a news release. The
by Reid Detchon and Bart Ruth (United Nations Foundation and Solutions from the Land, respectively) Why are drivers in Watertown, S.D., paying 60 cents a gallon less to fill up their gas tanks than we are? Because 30 percent of their fuel is
(National Business Aviation Association) ... In addition to these important themes, another topic that will take center stage during the Assembly is whether to agree on a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero carbon emissions from international aviation by 2050. The business
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) In a move that is said to better reflect the company’s commitment to delivering a range of fuels, ‘such as liquefied biomethane (LBM), and any hydrogen-derived green fuel in the future’, Titan LNG has rebranded to Titan. Commenting
(Trust in Food) As a prelude to Trust In Food’s forthcoming Carbon Report, this preview details warning signs for the carbon ecosystem and why farmers have been hesitant to join carbon markets. Learn how farmers evaluate carbon programs, how data
(Vegas Renewable Diesel/PR Newswire) Vegas Renewable Diesel Inc. (VRD) announces acquisition of a prime site near Las Vegas for the largest renewable diesel refinery to be built in the Western United States. Permitting is presently under way. Capacity is targeted at 100 million gallons
by Rich Miller (Data Center Frontier) A growing number of data centers are turning to vegetable oil to reduce their impact on the environment. This week Compass Datacenters became the latest company to adopt fuels based on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
by Katie Schroeder and Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel has not been greatly incorporated into the locomotive industry for a number of reasons, but that may be poised to change. -- ... Brightline, Progress Rail, Union Pacific Rail, BNSF Railway and
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Innovations in marine vessel propulsion and fuels are happening, largely dependent on the size of the vessel and its operation. Several diesel hybrid electric ferries have been launched, enabling operators to reduce fuel costs while sustaining
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) ... In its REPowerEU plan, launched at the outset of the Ukrainian conflict, the European Commission set a pathway to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian energy by two thirds before the end of this year before totally
(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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How did U.S. ethanol production and prices compare in 2022 so far to previous years? How about biodiesel, renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel? What’s the latest GHG analysis on ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel?
by Nicole Gauthier (University of Kentucky) The videos in this series were generated for the University of Kentucky 2020 Virtual Hemp Field Day, which was held on December 8 &9 9, 2020. Specialists from the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky
(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
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
(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
(Lhyfe) Horisont Energi (EURONEXT: HRGI), a clean energy and carbon transport and storage services provider, and Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), a world pioneer and pure player in renewable green hydrogen, announce they have entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the joint
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Woodchips, municipal waste, hydrogen, biomethane – it’s all about feedstock flexibility for Velocys’ conversion pathway to sustainable aviation fuel. What is their IP protected 5 step conversion process? What’s the latest on their Bayou Fuels
by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv) This article is part of our special report Biofuels’ role in displacing oil. -- Lawmakers are in the difficult final stages of resetting EU renewable energy policy for 2030 – and the outcome will have major implications
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) Airlines are eager to switch to renewable, low-carbon fuel—as soon as there’s enough to go around -- On June 6, Malaysia Airlines flew its first passenger flight using jet fuel made in part
(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced June 3 that it has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) services contract by Alfanar for a low‑carbon fuels project in Teesside, U.K. Alfanar’s Lighthouse Green Fuels project will convert residual solid waste into sustainable
(Next Renewable Fuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) More than 7,000 public comments and letters were submitted to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality urging the agency to approve the air permit for Next Renewable Fuels. Comments revealed a groundswell of support for Next
(Wren Kitchens/Biobased Diesel Daily) Wren Kitchens announced May 30 its commitment to sustainable deliveries by switching 94 percent of its heavy-duty fleet to 100 percent renewable diesel. By September, more than 200 of Wren Kitchens’ 18- and 44-metric-ton home-delivery trucks will be
(Illinois Soybean Association) The B20 Club recently welcomed the American River Transportation Co. (ARTCO) as its newest member. ARTCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Co., operates line-haul vessels, harbor boats, covered-hopper barges, tank barges, harbor and fleeting services,
by Tammy Klein (Transportation Energy Strategies)The hydrogen fuels market is growing globally and is becoming a viable alternative to diesel for fleet vehicles. In this episode we talk with Parker Meeks, Chief Strategy Officer for Hyzon Motors about the state of the
(Hellenic Shipping News) DP WORLD’S container terminal at Southampton has taken a major step forward in the journey to net zero by becoming the first port in Britain to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable
by Leah Douglas (Saltwire/Reuters) POET LLC, the world's largest ethanol producer, said it hopes to meet some of its climate goals early as a result of a new partnership it announced this week with a Midwest carbon capture and storage (CCS)
by Gordon Davidson (The Scotish Farmer) Britain's hills are alive with suffocating bracken – but a new biofuel project aims to make bracken clearance worthwhile, perhaps even profitable. Jeremy Oakley, of Oakland Biofuels, explains... "Maybe it is due to climate change, to the
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) MOL Drybulk is set to start sea trials later this month of the Panamax bulk carrier C.S. OLIVE running on biofuel supplied by Chevron Singapore. In a statement issued today (10 June), MOL said that about 500 tons of International
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CO2 from corn ethanol plants is a great candidate for capture and sequestration because it is so clean. That also makes it a versatile and critical product for myriad commercial and industrial uses. --
(WELTEC BIOPOWER/Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Tapping the Great Potential for the Development of Green Energy Down Under -- In May 2022, WELTEC BIOPOWER, the world‘s leading specialist in the establishment and operation of biogas and biomethane plants, signed a cooperation agreement
by Brandon Graver, Sola Zheng, Dan Rutherford, Jayant Mukhodpadhaya, Erik Pronk (International Council on Clean Transportation) Airlines and governments have committed to achieving net-zero emissions from aviation by mid-century. In this report, we develop a roadmap to evaluate the emission impacts
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. Navy is up to something fishy – hagfish that is. Researchers are evaluating the use of hagfish slime – a unique goo that can swell to 10,000 times its original size – to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The venture happily named Circular Fuels has announced its new home, at Teesworks on the south side of England’s River Tees. It’s a $200 million waste to rDME project — the best route to decarbonizing LPG,
by Anna Phillips (Washington Post) ... Customers are pressuring the industry to reduce its carbon footprint, and a small number of shippers are experimenting with alternative fuels such as hydrogen and ammonia. The Danish firm Maersk has ordered a dozen ships
(Chevron) Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced definitive agreements to supply fuel linked to renewable natural gas for a Walmart Inc. demonstration of Cummins Inc.’s new 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. As part of the agreements, Walmart will provide heavy-duty trucks
(Center for Biological Diversity) Rushed Review Ignored Dangers to Communities, Environment -- Communities for a Better Environment and the Center for Biological Diversity sued Contra Costa County on Tuesday over its rushed approval of two proposed biofuel refineries in the Bay
(Hellenic Shipping News) Capital and Lloyd’s Register (LR) will trial the use of biofuels in a new pilot project to support the maritime industry’s research for low to zero-carbon fuels in line with the IMO’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets.
by Gaulthier Blangez* (Time to Fly and Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA, in collaboration with Time to Fly, is proud to publish a guide to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for a general audience, for corporations working on ESG (environment,
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) ... In case you’ve forgotten, refiners use the term “blend wall” to refer to what they view as the upper limit of feasible ethanol use in the United States, which they peg at 10 percent
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 Ali Hoxie (Fox 17/WXYZ) The pain at the pump is continuing for drivers as gas prices climb and climb to new records daily. Some drivers do have a different option, and that's using E85 – flex-fuel. E85 is an ethanol-gasoline fuel
by Cindy Axne (D-IA 3rd)(Agri-Pulse) As families continue to feel the crushing weight of rising gas prices – a problem without a one-size-fits-all solution – I am grateful that an environmentally friendly, homegrown fuel that’s produced in my home state of
by James Temple (MIT Technology Review) The startup used plant matter and bio-oil to sequester thousands of tons of carbon. The question now is how reliable, scalable, and economical this approach will prove. In recent weeks, a crew of staffers from
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