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(Australian Renewable Energy Agency)  The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today welcomed new funding for the Hydrogen Headstart initiative announced in the 2023-24 Federal Budget. The Australian Government announced the establishment of the $2 billion Hydrogen Headstart initiative to underwrite the biggest green hydrogen projects to be built in Australia. Funding will

Nominate Yourself or a Colleague for These Prestigious Awards Presented at SBFC! The Charles D. Scott Award recognizes outstanding research contributions in biotechnology for the production of fuels and chemicals. Nomination form. The Raphael Katzen Award recognizes substantial contributions to the development of commercial biotechnology for the production of fuels and

  Warmest Wishes for a Happy Holiday Season and a Healthy and Rewarding New Year! From all of us at Advanced Biofuels USA!

A Veterans’ Day Tribute to people like my Dad who served us — not just Americans, but people all over the world — putting their individual interests aside for the greater good. Thanks to all who served and who currently serve this noble endeavor. And, special thanks to those working

Happy Halloween from all of us at Advanced Biofuels USA! Including our furry pumpkin carving assistant. WATCH VIDEO

To all our friends and readers who are celebrating this festival of light, we want to wish you a Happy Diwali!  

We invite you to participate in a virtual strategy session focused on the development of a Roadmap to support the deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). The objective of this session is to engage SAF stakeholders and gather details of specific activities that should be undertaken to achieve the goals

(Sogestran) CFT, a subsidiary of the Sogestran group, is experimenting with HVO, an XTL fuel, and is committed to the energy transition with Altens as its partner. The waterway appears to be an essential mode of transport for the ecological and energy transition. Its decarbonization is underway to improve its environmental performance.

(Department of Commerce/Federal Register) The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee (REEEAC or the Committee) will hold a virtual meeting via WebEx on Thursday December 9, 2021, hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The meeting is open to the public with registration… December 9, 2021, from 1:00 p.m.

What do you think of when you hear the word “bioenergy”?  Does it include energy used for transportation?  It certainly should.  Learn more about all aspects of biofuels, as well as other liquid and gas transportation fuels made from other renewable and recycled resources.  Just keep exploring this website!

by Jon Hurdle (Delaware Public Media)  The owner of Delaware City Refinery is trying again to get some relief from renewable fuel credits it is required to purchase, and it’s getting support from Delaware’s Congressional delegation and Gov. John Carney. … Delaware’s Congressional delegation and Gov. John Carney stepped up

(ICF)  A practical discussion for airlines, airports, policymakers and investors.  —  This webinar is for airlines who have experience with SAFs, and for the investment community who already invest or are looking to invest in SAFs. Sustainable Aviation Fuels have a critical role to play in the decarbonization of aviation

Rise to the Challenge.  The National Biodiesel Board is the national trade association representing America’s first Advanced Biofuel. The group works to create sustainable biodiesel and renewable diesel industry growth through education, communication, governmental affairs, technical and quality assurance programs. The organization is comprised of state, national, and international feedstock

(American Chemical Society)  In 2021, the three ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Lectureship Awards will recognize the contributions of early career investigators from around the world who are doing exceptional research that impacts sustainability, green chemistry, or green engineering. The awards are intended to be global in scope, reflecting ACS Sustainable Chemistry

by Natasha Beilstein and Lei Zhu (EcoEngineers) As the value of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard credit lingers around $200 per credit and the Renewable Fuel Standard renewable identification number (RIN) prices are ever-reducing, the importance of carbon intensity (CI) is more relevant than ever before. Participation in the LCFS

by Steven Mufson (Washington Post)  But the oil giant stayed in the American Petroleum Institute despite “some misalignment.”  —  Citing differences over climate change, Royal Dutch Shell has pulled out of an industry trade group called the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers. Shell said that it was at odds with the refining

As we look back on 2018, we see renewed interest in advanced biofuels, a greater understanding of the role that they can play, especially for aviation, long distance hauling and shipping; and a greater appreciation of the value of high octane/high ethanol fuel blends. We look forward to continuing to

by Brady Dennis and Juliet Eilperin (Washington Post)  President Trump said Friday that he intends to nominate former industry lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as the Environmental Protection Agency’s next administrator, a move that would ensure a continued deregulatory push at the agency. Trump made the impromptu announcement during a Medal of Freedom ceremony

This conference will focus on the role of advanced biofuels and other low carbon fuels in the transport systems of the future. It will bring together representatives of the European Commission and from international initiatives working specifically in the area of low carbon fuels, including Biofuture Platform, below50, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA),

by Sarantis Michalopoulos  (EurActiv)  Less than 1% of projected capacity for advanced biofuel production worldwide has become reality, according to ethanol industry researchers who warned policymakers against placing too much hope in the fledgling technology. Research conducted by Ethanol Europe Renewables Ltd, the operator of Europe’s largest biorefinery, found that less

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In the Netherlands, an open letter to the Dutch cabinet signed by 178 Dutch scientists called on policy makers to ensure that food crop-based biofuels were not included in the European energy policy post-2020. READ MORE  Letter  Letter (Dutch with list of signers) Scientists demand end

by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine)  Biodiesel Magazine profiles seven companies integral to boosting biodiesel markets through expert RIN management, proficient regulatory guidance, project consulting, customer-oriented maintenance and quality production.  —   Solfuels USA Solfuels USA appeared on the U.S. biodiesel industry radar last December when two Singapore-based companies, Agritrade Resources Ltd. and

(MarketWired/Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission)  Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission finds that some — but not all — additional GHG policies can support carbon pricing in driving low-cost emissions reductions  —  Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission today released a new and timely report, Supporting Carbon Pricing: How to identify policies that genuinely complement an economy-wide carbon

by Britney Milazzo (Centre Daily Times)  …  Isha Mohapatra presented her project Friday at Energypath 2016 — a weeklong event that exposed middle and high school and college students to the sustainable energy field. … The week ended with a conference and science fair with more than 140 participants.  But Energypath

by Robert Kozak (Advanced Biofuels USA)  The Defense Department Budget put together by Republican leadership would stop the US Navy from buying biofuels for the Fleet. This would end the “Great Green Fleet” and related projected that Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus has heroically pushed despite great opposition. The

by Britain Eakin (Courthouse News Service/Governors’ Biofuels Coalition)  Environmental regulators are keeping a lid on the defective vehicle-emissions model they adopted after working with oil interests, activists claim in Federal Court. Dubbed MOVES2014 in the complaint filed Monday, the newest federal motor vehicular emissions simulator model, support restricting ethanol content

by Liz Gyekye (Bioenergy Insight)  The Renewable Energy Association (REA), a UK-based renewable energy trade body, has issued a new report calling on the UK government to support on-site anaerobic digestion (AD). In its new report, entitled ‘REA paper on support for small scale AD Feb 2016’, the REA states

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) PhotoSeed technology  READ MORE

(BP/Biomass Magazine)  In a first for commercial aviation, Air BP, together with Norwegian airport operator Avinor, and sustainable biofuel specialist SkyNRG, have announced the results of a successful collaboration for commercial supply of jet biofuel at Oslo Airport Gardermoen. From Jan. 22, all airlines landing at Oslo Airport can have

It’s Politico Morning Energy’s Eric Wolff and his twins embodying an idea suggested by Cheryl Wilson of Bloomberg Intelligence.  READ MORE

Now in its seventh year, Global AgInvesting 2015 offers a comprehensive overview of agriculture investment opportunities, risks and return profiles across all major global production regions, as well as strategies for diversified ag portfolios including regional variation, private equity, and liquid investments. Concurrent track sessions will highlight the surrounding themes

by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com) Students interested in the ethanol industry have a chance to attend the 2015 National Ethanol Conference in Grapevine, Texas through a scholarship opportunity offered by the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF). The 20th annual National Ethanol Conference, titled “Going Global,” will

by Chris Doering (Des Moines Register)  As the White House moves closer to a decision on how much ethanolshould be included in the gasoline supply, Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad charged the head of the agency overseeing the mandate with being misleading in her support for renewable fuels. In an interview, Branstad

Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitaetsmanagement Biodiesel e.V. (AGQM) will host its 7th International Conference in Berlin on 6 and 7 November 2014. This year the conference will focus mainly on the numerous options for the chemical industry regarding the alternative use of fatty acid methyl esters. Thus Biodiesel with its excellent lubricant properties

by Uriah Kiser (Potomac Local News)  Increased truck traffic with tankers carrying ethanol has become an issue facing commuters, residents, and Dumfries town officials and residents. The trucks would travel from U.S. 1 in Dumfries to the winding, 2-lane Possum Point Road to a Nustar Energy facility on the connecting Cockpit

(World Biofuels Markets)  The Biofuels Industry Survey Results: Key findings ahead of the World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition In a recent survey we conducted to bioenergy leading industry experts ahead of the 8th annual World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition  , we found that 51% of those who responded

The Advanced Biofuels USA office will be closed from March 30 to April 6.We will not be providing daily updates at this time. Until we are back, here are resources you can use to continue to keep up on the latest production and policy news. Biofuels Digest (especially for business

US ethanol exports nearly tripled in 2011 and Brazil was seen as the largest consumer of US-produced biofuel. Wide open arbitrage opportunities and demanding US regulations have meant that Brazil still sees value in sending its anhydrous ethanol back to the US. Join Argus to discuss what Brazilian imports mean

(AllAfrica.com)  The Biofuels Association of Zambia (BAZ) will this year enhance public awareness programmes on biofuel. BAZ chairperson Thomson Sinkala said in an interview that the organisation would increase public awareness activities because they were a participatory industry and wanted to avail more information to the public. Professor Sinkala said

Join us for a free webinar with the authors of the report Implications of Legislative Woody Biomass Definitions. The webinar will walk through the report findings and give participants the opportunity to ask questions of the authors.  READ MORE Download Report

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) It’s called making the best of an awful situation. Advanced Biofuels USA board member, Bob Kozak, and executive director Joanne Ivancic carpooled to Washington DC from the organization’s office in Frederick, Maryland, for the Green Car Summit a part of the Washington Auto Show.

The objective of this study was to determine the fuel efficiencies and emission profiles of flex fuel vehicles operating on different ethanol blends (E10, E20, E30, and E85).   … The E85 fuel blend consumed less BTU’s per mile than all other ethanol fuel blends evaluated. This improved conversion of

by Tom Konrad, Ph.D., CFA (Alt Energy Stocks)  Biochar, or amending soil with biomass-derived carbon, shows great potential to improve the productivity of soils, as well as to increase the utilization of fertilizers by plants, while sequestering carbon to reduce the drivers of climate change.  …  While the biochar industry

On May 12, the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) held a briefing to examine the economic, energy security, climate, and other environmental issues associated with biofuels—liquid fuels derived from plant, animal, or other organic matter (biomass). Expanded biofuels production in the United States and abroad presents several questions regarding