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Titan LNG Picked as LNG, bioLNG Supplier for Corsica Linea’s New Ferry

(Titan LNG) Titan LNG has secured the tender for the delivery of LNG in the Port of Marseille for Corsica Linea’s new Ro-Pax LNG-fuelled ferry, A Galeotta. This partnership marks the significant expansion of Titan’s operations into the Mediterranean which will

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The North American Carbon Dioxide Utilization Summit --- April 27-28, 2022 --- Montreal, Quebec, Canada

With climate change still being a very real issue, change needs to come fast. One of the changes that can be made, is to ensure the avoidance of CO2 emissions, which can and is now being done using Carbon Dioxide

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Swaraj Green Power & Fuel Ltd to Set up Asia’s Largest Ethanol Production Unit in Maharashtra in two stages by using sugarcane juice & BIOSYRUP® as Raw Material Based on Technology Supplied by Praj Industries Limited, Pune

(Swarj Green Power & Fuel Limited) Swaraj Green Power & Fuel Limited (Swaraj) announced plans to set up the largest ethanol plant (1100 KLPD) in Maharashtra in two stages, first stage capacity of 500 kilo litres per day (KLPD) and

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Renewable Fuel Station Network for Trucks under Development in the US

(Cyclum/NGV Journal) Cyclum Renewables LLC announced plans to construct a national network of renewable fuel truck stops, with the goal to utilize 100% renewable natural gas, for real green fueling of America’s future transportation industry. Cyclum will be partnering with sister

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Algal Jet Fuel from Istanbul’s New Carbon-Negative Biorefinery

(Bio Market Insights) Europe’s first and only carbon-negative biorefinery has opened in Istanbul. The 2,500 square metre facility will create jet fuel from algae whilst capturing 1,200 tons of carbon dioxide per year. Mustafa Varank, the Turkish Minister of Industry and

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Seeds of Beauty Leaf Tree Examined as Source of Low-Emissions Biodiesel

by Jasmine Hines (ABC Capricornia) The native beauty leaf tree could be grown in large-scale plantations on marginal land for biofuel; Researcher Nanjappa Ashwath says the trees could produce 4,000 litres of biofuel per hectare each year; The bioenergy sector

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Auburn University Wins Funds for Biofuel, Bioplastics Research

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Auburn University was recently awarded more than $1 million in research grants from the state of Alabama to support projects that aim to produce jet and diesel fuels from woody biomass and convert organic waste into

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The Hottest Biofuels Companies of 20 Years Ago Are Now Doing Something Completely Different

by Annie Hammang (Slate) ... Amyris also isn’t alone in this shift; Solazyme, Lanzatech, Neste, LiveFuels, LS9, and Pacific Biodiesel are all biofuel companies that also got their start in the early aughts and have since expanded their business into cosmetics, fragrances, and household cleaners. From

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Windsor's Sterling Fuels on Cutting Edge of New Shipping Industry Biofuel

by Dave Battagello (Windsor Star) A Windsor company that provides fuel to the marine industry has been providing a new biofuel — a product primarily created with recycled vegetable oil from fast food restaurants — to one of the largest

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3 Ways the Catalyst Property Database Can Accelerate Biofuels Research

by Zia Abdullah (U.S. Department of Energy) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researchers have developed a public, online library of catalyst data. It could be fertile ground for breakthroughs in catalytic technologies needed to turn renewable biomass or waste materials

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BBI International Launches New Magazine Focused on Carbon Capture and Storage

(BBI International) BBI International announced this week that it will be starting a new magazine titled, Carbon Capture Magazine. There will be one print issue of the magazine published in 2022, along with an carbon capture industry directory, and a map of

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Gene Editing Produces Breakthrough Canola Variety

by Jeff Melchior (Alberta Farmer) Shorter, highly branched canola plants with more pods show the power of the cutting-edge technology -- University of Calgary researchers have used gene editing to bring to life a new shorter, highly branched variety of canola that

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Airbus Begins Delivery of All Aircraft from Its U.S. Plant with U.S.-Sourced Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blend

(Aviation Pros) Airbus has begun delivery of all aircraft from its U.S. manufacturing facility here with a blend of U.S.-sourced sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and conventional jet fuel. The initiative is a further step in Airbus’ ongoing commitment to carbon-neutral growth

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Zim Abandons Mandatory Ethanol Blending

by Methembe Sibanda (Newsday) THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) yesterday scrapped the mandatory fuel blending directive introduced in 2011. The introduction of mandatory blending came against the backdrop of fuel crises, and the need to promote local investments. In a statement, Zera

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Moving Hemp Forward with Mandi Kerr and Vincent James

(Global Hemp Association) Join Mandi Kerr and Vincent James on Wednesday morning’s episode of Moving ^HEMP Forward. Vincent James is the Chief Technology Officer for Community BioRefineries LLC and Director its division, Hemp-BioRefineries. Mr. James's background is in Zymology, "the workings of

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Startup Developing Hydrogen-Powered Aviation to Open Facility in Everett

by Dominic Gates (Seattle Times) ZeroAvia, a startup with facilities in the U.K. and California that aims to integrate hydrogen fuel cells with electric motors to power zero-emission aircraft, said Tuesday it will open a new research facility at Paine Field

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Bioenergy Barriers, Advantages, Opportunities: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Australia’s Bioenergy Roadmap

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Australia’s recently developed Bioenergy Roadmapwas developed to identify bioenergy’s role in Australia’s future energy mix and sets out a vision for a sustainable bioenergy industry that delivers lower emissions, regional growth, energy resilience and waste

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How to Reduce Your CI Fuel Score with Renewable Energy

by Charlie Fredrickson (EnTech Solutions/Biofuels Digest) Facilities that produce low-carbon fuels to sell credits within the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program face ever-increasing benchmarks to reduce their carbon intensity (CI) scores to maximize revenue. In the production of these

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Michigan Bill Aims to Create Tax Credit for Sales of E15, E85

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate on Jan. 11 aims to create a tax credit for retailers that choose to sell higher ethanol fuel blends, such as E15 and E85. The bill, introduced by State Sen.

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Wolf Carbon Solutions, ADM Announce Partnership to Advance Decarbonization of Ethanol Production

(ADM) Wolf Carbon Solutions US LLC (Wolf Carbon Solutions) and ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, today announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent paving the pathway toward further decarbonization of ADM’s

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The Gulf CCUS Hub

by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) The National Ocean Industries Association, a trade group representing the offshore energy industry, is calling on policymakers to lay the groundwork for Exxon Mobil and other companies to make the Gulf of Mexico a

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E15 Battle Isn't Over Yet

by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) called on Congress to pass the bipartisan Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act (S. 2339 (117)) to allow year-round sales of fuel with higher blends of ethanol after the Supreme Court declined

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Growing Carbon Credits: Should Maryland Farmers Open a Carbon Banking Account?

(7th Annual Agricultural & Environmental Law Conference) Carbon credits are a growing interest in the agricultural community not only by producers but by landowners. This session will highlight the latest that is being considered on Capitol Hill along with what

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ExxonMobil Expands Interest in Biofuels, Acquires Stake in Biojet AS

(ExxonMobil) ExxonMobil is expanding its interests in biofuels that can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, acquiring a 49.9% stake in Biojet AS, a Norwegian biofuels company that plans to convert forestry and wood-based construction waste into lower-emissions

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The Bioeconomy Jump to Light Speed: 10 Storylines Shaking the World: Exxon, J-M, KLM, UGI, Amyris, Tesla, Origin, More

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In recent days, we’ve had 10 stories that shook the world. The players are so big, the technologies so ambitious, the scale so huge and the risks in some cases so high — we’ve grouped them

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Trials Using Biofuels on Spliethoff Group Vessels

(Spliethoff) Spliethoff Group’s constant striving to reduce its CO2 emissions has led to two trials using biofuel on its vessels. The first trial took place between June and November last year on BigLift Shipping’s HTV BigLift Baffin. The vessel was supplied with

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FAO and JRC Launch New Guidance Note on Monitoring Bioeconomy Sustainability

(Food and Agriculture Organization) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) today launched an important new bioeconomy publication for policymakers in countries and macro-regions. The Guidance note on monitoring the sustainability of bioeconomy at a

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KLM further Expands Approach for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(KLM) From today, KLM will add sustainable aviation fuel to all flights departing from Amsterdam; From January 13, customers can choose to purchase an additional amount of sustainable fuel when booking; KLM has already signed agreements with various partners and

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RNG for Heavy-Duty Vehicles: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Energy Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A leading U.S. renewable natural gas player, Clean Energy has growing RNG volumes and partnerships with global energy leaders like Chevron, bp and TotalEnergies. How is their RNG made? What’s the heavy-duty truck comparison? How

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Pharma-Grade Ethanol: Thinking beyond Fuel-Grade Ethanol

by Ghanshyam Deshpande (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) ... In fact, there have been global shortages due to the huge demand and supply gap of pharma grade ethanol since the pandemic. To meet the demand posed by the pandemic, distilleries (ethanol plants) rose

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Argus Americas Crude Summit --- January 24-25, 2022 --- Houston, TX and ONLINE

Your industry’s premier commercial crude trading event – back in-person and online! America’s leading crude oil markets event is returning as a hybrid event on January 24-25 in Houston, Texas. Meet over 400 senior crude market stakeholders face-to-face for two

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Department Of Energy Announces $13.4 Million Investment to Combat Plastic Waste and Reduce Emissions Across The Plastics Industry

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $13.4 million to seven projects for research and development of novel recycling processes and technologies that that will cut plastic waste and reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of single-use plastics at every stage of their lifecycle. Single-use plastics – plastic bags,

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CALL FOR SPEAKERS 6th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 18-20, 2022 --- Capri, Italy DEADLINE February 15, 2022

Saving and recovery of resources and increasing need of environmental sustainability have been the driving forces for the development of Circular Economy and Urban Mining strategies. These represent a real revolution in waste management as well in several other fields.

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6th Symposium on Circular Economy and Urban Mining --- May 18-20, 2022 --- Capri, Italy

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Which Is More Important To Biofuels – The Soil Or The Crop?

by James Conca (Forbes) ... Plants take carbon from the air, build cells, then release some of the carbon into the soil through roots and root exudates. Some have suggested that growing biofuel crops in marginal soils, which generally have low carbon content,

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Neville Fernandes

"With this climate crisis we're in, we need to reduce the carbon intensity of diesel as much as possible, as quickly as possible, by replacing petroleum with biofuels including biodiesel, renewable diesel and blends of these two low-carbon, clean-burning renewable

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Bio-Crude Production from Protein-Extracted Grass Residue through Hydrothermal Liquefaction

by Saqib Sohail Toor, Ayaz Ali Shah, Kamaldeep Sharma, Tahir Hussain Seehar, Thomas Helmer Pedersen and Lasse Aistrup Rosendahl (Energies) In the present study, the protein-extracted grass residue (press cake) was processed through hydrothermal liquefaction under sub and supercritical temperatures

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Energies' Special Issue "Hydrothermal Liquefaction for Aviation and Maritime Sustainable Fuels"

(Energies) ... Aviation and maritime, key components of the transport fuel area, will thus be pillars of future sustainable energy scenarios and thus prioritized in policymaking, being the most difficult sectors to electrify. These applications, however, present very peculiar and different technological

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Blending of Hydrothermal Liquefaction Biocrude with Residual Marine Fuel: An Experimental Assessment

by Andrea Maria Rizzo and David Chiaramonti (Energies Special Issue Hydrothermal Liquefaction for Aviation and Maritime Sustainable Fuels) ... As sustainable biofuels will be used as blend components in the case of large-scale deployment, it is necessary to investigate the

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Explainer-What Is at Stake for the U.S. Biofuel Blending Law in 2022 and Beyond

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/Investing.com) The U.S. biofuel blending program known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) could see its most transformative year yet in 2022, as the Biden Administration must make decisions to reset statutes that mandate U.S. renewable fuel

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Connecticut Launches Food Waste Collection Pilot

(Bioenergy Insight) A new food waste collection pilot programme has been launched in Connecticut to generate biogas and help address the state’s waste disposal problems. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the City of Meriden announced the

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StormFisher Adds Third Anaerobic Digester to Ontario Facility

(Bioenergy Insight) StormFisher has increased its organic waste processing capacity through the construction of a third anaerobic digester at its facility in London, Ontario. Accompanied by an RNG upgrading system, the plant is now the largest food waste AD facility in

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ProBioQAV: Premissas para um Futuro de SAF no Brasil

by Laís Forti Thomaz and Amanda Gondim (Estadao) A aviação civil tem uma responsabilidade muito grande no que diz respeito às mudanças climáticas. O setor, como se sabe, responde por 3% das emissões globais de transportes. Ainda que já existam algumas possibilidades

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See How E15-Compatible Your Station Is Right Now

(FlexFuelForward.com/National Renewable Energy Laboratory) You don’t need x-ray vision to see if your fueling infrastructure is compatible with E15. Just use Flex Check to search components by manufacturer, model number, or component category (such as: above ground equipment, above ground tank,

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How Bio-Waste Could Fuel Your Next Flight

by Pramod Chaudhari, Amol Nisal, Sandip Bhadkamkar and Sonum Gayatri Malhotra (Praj Industries Ltd/Clean Skies India/World Economic Forum) - The aviation industry has committed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play a major role

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U.S. Supreme Court Leaves in Place Limits on Higher-Ethanol Fuel Blend

by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned away an industry group's bid to revive a decision made by the Environmental Protection Agency under former President Donald Trump to allow expanded sales of gasoline that has a higher

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Pre-treatment for the Production of Renewable Diesel

(Biofuels International) Desmet Ballestra Group expertise lies in the oils and fats industry and this has helped it play an important rose in the biofuels market. ... Desmet Ballestra Group was founded in 1946. We are a technology provider mainly focussing on

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Biomass Feedstock Supply Challenges and Solutions with Idaho National Laboratory --- January 20, 2022 --- ONLINE

Biorefineries are emerging in the United States to help transform our waste and biomass feedstocks into renewable fuels and products. However, a lot has to go right throughout the feedstock supply chain so that these biofuels and bioproducts are cost-effective

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Biofuels Are Important to Iowa

(The Messenger) Keeping industry strong is a top priority -- The evolving renewable fuels industries – ethanol and biodiesel – are important contributors to our state’s prosperity. A recent study conducted by ABF Economics, based in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, concludes that

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Trimming the Waste with Management and Modernization

by Mitrankur (Mit) Majumdar (Americas at Infosys/Venture Beat) ... Then there is a Canadian waste management firm, which developed a technology that can commercially extract carbon from non-recyclable and non-compostable trash and convert it into gas used to make biofuels

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Comment: Net-Zero Aviation Is More than a Flight of Fantasy

by Tim Ryley and Emma Rachel Whittlesea (Australian Aviation) In this cross-posting with The Conversation, Griffith University aviation professor Tim Ryley and research fellow Emma Rachel Whittlesea discuss the steps still required to achieve net-zero emissions in aviation. ... Most recently, at the

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RFA Sets Series of Emergency Response ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinars

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is hosting a series of four “train the trainer” webinars in 2024 for emergency response professionals above the technical level of training who are interested in learning how to train their colleagues and others

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Air France-KLM Adds Biofuel Surcharge to Plane Tickets

(AFP/France 24) Air France-KLM said Monday it would add a surcharge of up to 12 euros ($13,50) on its tickets to try to offset the cost of using more expensive sustainable aviation fuel. Air France said that the fuel levy

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Carbon Negative Biofuels Can Build Soil and Rural Prosperity

by Chuck Hassebrook, David Laird and Jill Euken (The Gazette) ... That pathway is the Pyrolysis-Biochar-Bioenergy Platform, which produces biofuel and biochar by heating crop residue, grass, wood or other forms of biomass in the absence of oxygen. Biochar is a

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Panel Formed to Prepare Energy Transition Roadmap for India

by Urmi Goswami and Sanjeev Choudhary (Economic Times) The panel will include representatives of all public-sector oil and gas companies and will reach out to other stakeholders in the sector. The government is planning to draw up an energy transition

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Barriers to Scale for Algae: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to BETO’s Algae Crop Protection

by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) How can algae crop protection facilitate scaling of the algae industry? That’s what a BETO workshop focused on when it gathered experts in algal research and production, regulatory bodies and agriculture/aquaculture experts, to discuss

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Wander: An Abridged Ph.D. Memoir Essay

by Olatomiwa Bifarin (Bifarin V Substack) Wander is a memoir written by Olatomiwa Bifarin about his Ph.D. experience in the United States. In this 5000-plus-word essay, he tells his story of completing a Ph.D. program in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at

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Ethanol Report: RFA Grows Stronger in 40th Year

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) ... “For four decades strong, RFA’s member companies have worked together to move the renewable fuels industry forward,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “Whether innovating new technologies, shaping policies and regulations, or opening new

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Phillips 66 Eyes Higher Returns from Low-Carbon Unit

by Dylan Chase (Argus Media) Phillips 66 has increased expectations for financial returns from its low-carbon business areas, partly as a result of optimism about the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries in the US. The US refiner previously targeted $2bn

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UK: Gasrec Opens Remote Monitoring Center for Its Biomethane Stations

(Gasrec/NGV Journal) Gasrec has opened a Remote Monitoring Center to watch and react to real-time data from every one of the company’s biomethane refueling stations across the UK, plus its tanker fleet, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365

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RINS, LCFS…What Is It and Why Do I Care? --- January 12, 2022 --- ONLINE

Kick off the 2022 Wednesday Webinar Series with us on January 12th at 1pm ET. Scott Chabina will be presenting "RINS, LCFS…What Is It and Why Do I Care?" Bring your questions! As the title implies, there will be some “101-level” components,

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RTRS Releases First Standard for Corn alongside V4 for Soy

by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Switzerland, the Round Table on Sustainable Soy has released its first standard for sustainable corn alongside the fourth version of its sustainable soy standard in recognition of the need to ensure sustainable production of these

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The Role of Alternative Fuels in California's Transportation Future --- February 8, 2022 --- ONLINE

California has been a leader in deploying cleaner alternatives to the fuels we use every day in our vehicles. Renewable natural gas, hydrogen, renewable diesel and even sustainable aviation fuel all play roles in lowering our carbon footprint and reducing

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Big on Biofuels: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Shell and Southwest Airlines

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Two very different companies but we’ve combined 2 short and sweet slide guides from Shell and Southwest Airlines as a double feature this Friday. An image is worth a thousand words and 2 slides highlighting

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69% of Americans Don't Want Hybrid or Electric for Their Next Car

by Ben Geman (Axios) ... Most consumers, especially in the U.S., plan to stick with internal combustion tech for their next vehicles, a wide-ranging new survey shows. Driving the news: Deloitte's annual survey of consumer auto views breaks down preferences by country, showing

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How Six States Could Transform the U.S. Trucking Industry

by Tom Whipple (Bloomberg) The U.S. trucking industry is set to be transformed by a handful of states adopting zero-emission vehicle requirements. Oregon, Washington , New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts followed California in approving the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT)

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Looking to Teach or Learn about the Carbon Cycle? Try This Do-It-Yourself Board Game for a Start

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) It has been a dream of mine to tell the story of the carbon cycle from the point of view of a carbon atom. After attending a Wilson Center webinar on Inspiring Environmental Good

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‘Crazy’ Carbon Offsets Market Prompts Calls for Regulation

by Frances Schwartzkopff (Bloomberg/Advisor Perspectives) ... The buying and selling of credits that purport to offset a company’s pollution has become a cornerstone of the effort to limit global warming, and it’s being bolstered by a deal to create an international

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Prized Poop Elephant Dung Bricks, Ecovative Partnering up with Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger on Mushroom-Based Leather, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of January 7th

by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Here in Digestville, we’ve covered many ways that waste is useful with trash to treasure, trash to cash, poop to power, poop to plastic, poop pigments, dairy doodoo, and more (and now we realize just

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Time for One More Salute to Bob Dole – As an Early Ethanol Pioneer He Laid the Foundation for Modern Biofuels

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) ... When Bob Dole agreed to co-sponsor an amendment with Tom Daschle, a Democrat from South Dakota, it set in motion a series of events that became the building blocks for the modern

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Biofuel Powered Grain Shipment to Depart WA

by Shannon Beattie (Farm Weekly) In an Australian-first, a grain vessel due to set sail from the CBH Group Albany Grain Terminal on Sunday will be powered by biofuel. CBH has partnered with leading dry bulk operator Oldendorff Carriers to ship 30,000

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Paddy Straw for Biofuel

(The Tribune) Karnal experiment a good initiative -- The problem of managing crop stubble is seeing a major step towards resolution, with Karnal district of Haryana coming up with plans to utilise paddy straw in ethanol plants. The National Biofuel Policy

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Uncovering the Deforestation and Climate Risks of Chinese and EU Soy and Beef Imports from South America

by André Vasconcelos (Global Canopy and Trase/Wilson Center) To examine the role of the international community in shaping Latin America’s environmental agenda, the Wilson Center’s Latin American Program and its Brazil Institute, the Environmental Change and Security Program, China Environment Forum, and

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Nominations Open for Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo Fleet Awards DEADLINE: March 4, 2022

(Advanced Clean Transportation Expo) Each year, ACT Expo celebrates fleets demonstrating leadership in clean transportation at the annual Fleet Awards. Now is your opportunity to give these innovative fleets the recognition they deserve. Categories include: • In It for the Long Haul • Leading

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CARB Highlights Potential Changes to California LCFS Program Public Comment DEADLINE: January 7, 2022

(Advanced Clean Tech News) On December 7, 2021, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) hosted a virtual public workshop titled, “Potential Future Changes to the LCFS Program.” More than 450 attendees listened in as CARB’s team kicked off the call by

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RFA’s Cooper to Testify before House Ag Committee

(Renewable Fuels Association) Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper will testify at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on January 12 on the “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America.” “I look forward to participating in this timely and important

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Turkish Airlines to Debut Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Tuba Sahin (Anadolu Agency) National flag carrier to form new structure for AnadoluJet's low-cost business model, says company CEO -- With the motto "Our route is the future," national flag carrier Turkish Airlines is set to begin flights using a

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ExxonMobil and Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel in France

(ExxonMobil)Aviation fuel supplier ExxonMobil and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste announce plans for commercial-scale distribution of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ at the largest airports in France. This important step is taken in preparation of the 1% SAF mandate

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Charting a Course toward Cleaner Shipping

by Christina Nunez (Industry Today) Research suggests that swapping heavy fuel with fuel made from wood waste, waste fats, oils and greases could cut planet-warming emissions. ... Using batteries instead of heavy fuel oil to propel gigantic cargo ships, which annually

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airBaltic Increases Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage

(Biofuels International) Latvian airline airBaltic has increased the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 20%. This has been achieved in cooperation with Neste and other fuel providers on the airBaltic network. The collaboration started recently when airBaltic fuelled the first flight using an allocation of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation

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For Educators: Spark of STEM Videos

Binge-watch the Spark of STEM Coffee Break Series with your host Maynard Okereke! Extend your coffee break with multiple episodes on-demand! Join Jason Lindsey, aka "Mr. Science", from Hooked on Science as he demonstrates four holiday-themed science experiments teachers can do

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X-STEM San Diego --- April 19, 2022 --- San Diego, CA

X-STEM San Diego is an IN-PERSON conference for middle through high school students designed to empower and inspire kids about careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Attendees will be inspired by presentations from leading STEM role models, participate in Q&A

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Debate on the Rule that Seeks to Adjust the Mixture of Ethanol and Biodiesel to 10%

(El Tiempo (Google Translation)) A regulation issued on Wednesday of last week by the ministries of Mines and Energy, Environment and Agriculture, and which seeks to increase the percentages of ethanol and biodiesel in the mixture with gasoline and Acpm,

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Novozymes to Deliver on Strategy with Carbon Capture Collaboration Agreement

(Novozymes) Novozymes launched its 2025 strategy with a clear objective to explore new growth opportunities. The company is now delivering on its strategy by entering a collaboration agreement with Saipem, a leading engineering company, to deliver new biotech solutions for

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Johnson Matthey Launches HyCOgen, an Enabling Technology to Efficiently Convert CO2 and Green Hydrogen into Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Johnson Matthey/PR Newswire) - Launch of HyCOgen will play a key role in enabling captured CO2 and green hydrogen to be converted into sustainable aviation fuel; - In combination with FT CANSTM technology, Johnson Matthey delivers an integrated, scalable solution Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies, has launched

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Speaker Presentation Ideas Now Accepted for the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo --- June 13-15, 2022 --- Minneapolis, MN DEADLINE: February 11, 2022

(Ethanol Producer Magazine/BBI International) The call for speaker presentation ideas is now open for the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW). The three-day event will take place June 13-15, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “For 37 years, the International Fuel Ethanol

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Megatrends in Sustainability Under the Microscope: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Nexant

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Find out what Steven Slome from Nexant thinks is hot in biofuels, biochemicals and sustainability in this illuminating slide guide from ABLC 2021. From a shift in green priorities, to areas of key growth in

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£26m Funding to Support UK Biomass Projects

(Bioenergy Insight) Innovative biomass projects across the UK can now bid for a share of £26 million (€30.4 million) in government funding. Biomass, which is backed by the independent Climate Change Committee, will be an important part of the UK’s

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Versalis, BTS Biogas Join Forces to Develop New Technology

(Bioenergy Insight) Versalis and BTS Biogas will develop and market an innovative technology for the production of biogas and biomethane from residual lignocellulosic biomass. BTS Biogas has over 25 years of experience in anaerobic digestion and is involved in the development,

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UGI and Vertimass Enter Agreement to Produce Renewable Fuels in the U.S. and Europe

(UGI Corporation) UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) announced today that it has entered into a 15-year agreement with California-based technology developer, Vertimass, to utilize their catalytic technology to produce renewable fuels from renewable-ethanol in the U.S. and Europe. The agreement centers on the development of production facilities using Vertimass’

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OPINION: Take the Opportunity to Save on Capital Improvements

by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... While the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit expired at the end of 2021, it still provides fuel marketers the ability to claim a tax credit for 30 percent of the cost, up

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Report: Japan’s Ethanol Blend Level Averages 1.8% in 2021

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Fuel ethanol consumption in Japan is expected to reach 823 million liters (217.41 million gallons) in 2021, down from 850 million liters in 2020, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s

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EPA Gets It Right for American Advanced Biofuels Public Comment DEADLINE: February 4, 2022

by Douglas L. Faulkner and Michael McAdams (Leatherstocking LLC /“The Cleantech Conservative” and Advanced BioFuels Association/Biofuels Digest) ... The Agency has now moved to approve bio-intermediates, so that manufacturers could earn compliance credits for upgrading feedstocks such as woods and municipal

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Biodiesel Blends Battle Snow and Ice in the Windy City

(National Biodiesel Board) With much of the country facing the onslaught of winter weather and the challenges it can bring, many fleets will power their diesel vehicles with biodiesel blends throughout the winter months, including the Chicago Park District. With much of

January 05, 2022 Read Full Article

Airlines Have a Recipe to Reach Zero Emissions by 2050. The Key Ingredient: Cooking Oil

by Hugo Martin (Los Angeles Times/Aviation Pros) ... In a first, one of the two engines on the 737 Max 8 was powered exclusively by fuel made from used cooking oil and rendered waste fat from beef, pork and chicken. Refined

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Critical Minerals: America's Achilles' Heel? --- January 12, 2022 --- ONLINE and recording

Experts discuss the importance of metals and minerals for energy technologies and systems, what their mining and processing means for the energy transition, and solutions for securing their supply chains Discussion Lead: Sharon Burke Founder and President Ecospherics Featuring: Morgan Bazilian Director

January 05, 2022 Read Full Article

Carbon Literacy Workshops

Green Takeover's workshop is the first US-designed certification course accredited by the award winning Carbon Literacy Project in the UK. Develop your knowledge of the climate crisis through understanding the path of carbon emissions from action to atmosphere, and where you can step

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New PhD Course on the Politics of 'Net Zero' and Carbon Removal --- June 13-17, 2022 --- Copenhagen, Denmark DEADLINE: January 15, 2022

by Cecilia von Arnold (Lund University Center for Sustainability Studies) In June 2022, LUCSUS will co-organise a 5-day intensive PhD course focusing on climate change mitigation and the politics of 'Net Zero' and carbon removal. As the climate crisis intensifies, the scientific

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Green Biz 22 --- February 15-17, 2022 --- Scottsdale, AZ

Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns, opportunities and concepts emerging faster than ever. Join the dynamic GreenBiz 22 community of more than 1,000 professionals to explore the latest trends, learn from your peers and

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3 Hot Technologies: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to The Wolfpack on New Tech

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Pyran also known as the 5-carbon company, net-zero SAF via wet-waste volatile fatty acids, and on-board electricity via renewable fuels – what does The Wolfpack think about these 3 hot technologies? Where do they think

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Cummins, Sinopec, Oberon Fuels and More – The Latest Green Hydrogen Initiatives from Power-to-Hydrogen, Methane, DME

by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... What about the different routes to get that lovely green hydrogen? From splitting water via excess green power (power-to-hydrogen), to stripping hydrogen out of renewable methane or out of DME, here’s a look at

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A Rebuttal to DeCicco: Use Locally Produced Renewable Energy

(Owatonna People's Press/Renewable Fuels Association) The author claims that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was enacted in the wake of 9/11. That is not true. The RFS was enacted after the petroleum industry was unsuccessful in getting Congress to protect the

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World Energy Receives SEAL Award for Its Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) World Energy, a producer of biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has won an award for its SAF produced in Paramount, California. The recognition came Dec. 21 from the Sustainability, Environmental Achievement