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RAFT® 15 – Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology --- October 29-November 1, 2023 --- Naples, FL

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CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS: Recent Advances In Fermentation Technology (RAFT®14) --- November 5-9, 2022 — Bonita Springs, FL CHANGE TO ORLANDO, FL DEADLINE: October 19 and October 12, 2022

This is a special conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology -- RAFT®14 abstract submissions are open, and while the final deadline is October 12, submissions are being accepted on a rolling basis right now. Take a few

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Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT) --- November 5-9, 2022 --- Bonita Springs, FL CHANGE to Orlando, FL

This is a special conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Already familiar with fermentation but looking to broaden your understanding of fermentation principles? RAFT®14 attendees can also register for this pre-meeting workshop on advanced fermentation concepts, especially industrial

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Dimsport & BeGas agree to develop sustainable mobility solutions in Spain

(NGV Journal) Dimsport, specialist in engine optimization, and BeGas, manufacturer of 100% LPG or bio-LPG powered engines approved under Euro VI E regulations, signed a collaboration agreement with the aim of researching, developing and implementing sustainable solutions for mobility, as well

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Environmental Benefits of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicles Compared with Clean Bio- & Renewable-Fueled Vehicles --- July 21, 2022 --- ONLINE

The next 10 years are the decade of opportunity whereby accelerating turnover of existing vehicle fleets to advanced diesel technology, and using more renewable and biodiesel fuels, will deliver substantially more greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions and other emissions benefits at

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German Carrier Orders 160 IVECO S-WAY Trucks, Chooses Biogas as Fuel

(IVECO/NGV Journal) With a view to achieving sustainability in its long-distance haulage operations, the Hegelmann Group has placed an order for 150 IVECO S-WAY LNG and 10 IVECO S-WAY CNG tractor units. These trucks will extend its green fleet, which already

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Applications Open for Maryland's Clean Fuels Technical Assistance (CFTA) Program

(Maryland Energy Administration) Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) is accepting applications for the State Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Clean Fuels Technical Assistance (CFTA) Program. Building off last year's successful pilot round, the program provides eligible local government and municipal fleets with

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Clean Energy Systems Enters into an Agreement to Acquire the Madera Biomass Power Plant: Plans for conversion to a Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) Project

(Clean EnergybSystems/PR Newswire) Clean Energy Systems, Inc. (CES) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire the idled Madera Biomass Power Plant (located in Madera County, California). CES intends to convert the existing facility into a Biomass Carbon Removal and

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Clean Fuels Highlights Job Creation, Economic Benefits of Biofuel

(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biomass Magazine) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden and other administration officials to highlight the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry’s contribution to job growth in the clean energy sector. The letter asks the administration

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EU Lawmakers Vote to Blacklist Soy Biodiesel over Sustainability Concerns

by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European Parliament’s industry committee voted Wednesday (13 July) to restrict soy oil as a feedstock for biofuel production, a move that would put the crop on the same footing as palm oil in the

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XPO Joins the Chain Gang at This Year’s Tour de France Using HVO

(Biofuels International) XPO Logistics will take to the road in July for the 42nd year as the official transport partner of the Tour de France and the company expects its alternative-fuel fleet to use 49,000 litres of HVO. When the winner

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RSB Annual Conference --- November 28-December 1, 2022 --- ONLINE

RSB’s flagship event is back with four days of fully-virtual interactions and engagements for global stakeholders across the bioeconomy. Join us from 28th November to 1st December for an inspiring selection of content that will empower you and your organisation to

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Amendments to Distribution Obligation of Biofuel Oil and Sustainability Act Sent out for Comments DEADLINE: August 9, 2022

(Finland Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment) The distribution obligation of biofuel oil aims at replacing light fuel oil used especially in building-specific heating and machinery with biofuel oil. The draft amendments to the distribution obligation of biofuel oil and the

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Green Impact Partners Announces Material Expansion of North American RNG Projects

(Green Impact Partners/Newsfile) Green Impact Partners (TSXV: GIP) ("GIP" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on three of its advanced renewable natural gas ("RNG") projects. "With the upcoming commissioning of our GreenGas Colorado facility, the expansion of our

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Aer Lingus Enters into New Fuel Sales Agreement with Gevo for 6.3 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year over Five Years

(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Aer Lingus, which is owned by International Airlines Group (IAG). The Agreement provides for Aer Lingus to purchase 6.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation

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Twelve and Alaska Airlines to Collaborate with Microsoft to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Derived from Recaptured CO2 and Renewable Energy

(Alaska Airlines/PR Newswire) Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement Twelve will also work with the companies toward a demonstration flight proving viability of commercial use of e-fuel, and to provide low carbon jet fuel for Microsoft's business travel on

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Sea Salt Debit Cards, Lignin Filler in Tires, Algae-Based Protein, Biobased Biotin, and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of July 14th

by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) A biodegradable debit card partially made of sea salt, a sea snail holding the key to biodegradable bullet-proof vests, Pirelli adding lignin as reinforcing filler in tires – some perfect summer time innovations. In today’s Digest,

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Airports Need New Approaches to Tackle Emissions Outside Their Control 

by Marine Bessoles and Isobel Gibson (ICF) ... Crucially, the available technology to reduce emissions from some Scope 3 activities is also less mature. Activities in this area are generally harder to decarbonize, with solutions relying on developing technology such

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DC Water Customer Story

(Optimus Technologies) Tim Fitzgerald, former Director of Fleet Management at DC Water shares his thoughts about the benefits of B100 in DC Water's fleet. DC Water has been using 100% biodiesel since 2020. Currently ten vehicles are equipped with the

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XFuel Lands €8.2m Investment to Accelerate Roll-out of Low Carbon Fuel Technology for Land, Sea and Air

(XFuel) The investment enables the next generation technology provider to develop a first commercial-scale project for low-cost, low-carbon, drop-in fuel in hard-to-abate sectors -- Sustainable energy pioneer XFuel today announced it has secured €8.2 million in its latest round of investment, laying the

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Like-for Like Comparisons of Future Fuels Key to Vessel Investment Decisions

(SEA-LNG) All alternative marine fuels share a common decarbonisation pathway--SEA-LNG has released a framework for comparing the emissions and cost implications of adopting future fuel pathways and urges the industry make like-for-like comparisons when discussing alternative marine fuels. The industry is

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8th International Advanced Biofuels Conference --- September 13-15, 2022 --- Stockholm, Sweden

As global economies began to come back to business, energy security and security of supply have come high on the international agenda. Climate reduction is a challenge but for the transportation sector, biofuels have remerged as one of the available

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Twenty Third-Party Plants to Supply Biomethane to New €30m Facility

(Bioenergy Insight) As many as 20 AD plants are expected to supply biomethane to a new €30m Central Grid Injection facility being developed by Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) in Mitchelstown, Co Cork. Construction of Ireland’s first large-scale renewable gas injection facility

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Argus Biofuels Europe Conference --- October 11-13, 2022 --- London, UK and ONLINE

The Argus Biofuels Europe Conference returns to London in-person at the Hilton London Bankside and online on 11-13 October 2022. The event will bring together the biofuels industry for the much-awaited return of the industry's premier thought-leadership and networking event. With

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Europe’s Largest Biogas Producer Says EU Targets Are Unachievable

(Bioenergy Insight) Europe’s largest biogas producer has warned that it will take years to significantly boost production despite the EU pushing for a rapid increase in output to reduce reliance on Russian gas. Biomethane is chemically identical to natural gas but

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Ecospray and Ruhe Advance Carbon Capture, Biomethane and CO2 Liquefaction Projects

by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Italian company Ecospray and Germany-based Ruhe signed new agreements for the supply of two biomethane plants and three CO2-liquefaction plants for customers of Green Line Liquid Anlagenbau, which is an affiliated company of Ruhe group. The construction of a complete system for

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RFA Young Professionals Network Celebrates Two Years

(Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Young Professionals Network is celebrating its second anniversary this month and it has grown quickly in those two short years, one of which was almost entirely virtual. Jackie Hayes, who is now Director of Business Development and Client

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Rise of Electric Cars to Shift Biofuels Use to Other Transport Areas

by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) As the pending combustion engine ban sets the clock ticking on the lucrative fuels market for passenger vehicles, the biofuels industry is aiming to bolster its position in other transport sectors – including trucking, shipping, and

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California Clean Air Day Microgrant Applications Open DEADLINE August 10, 2022

(Coalition for Clean Air) Funding of up to $1,000 is available to make California Clean Air Day a success in your community. Please complete this grant application for potential funding for your local event. To be eligible for funding, the

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Biden-Harris Administration Takes Step Forward to Combat Climate Change, Announces Proposed Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Framework

(Federal Highway Administration) Today, to advance President Biden’s commitment to combat climate change and bring down costs for families, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for states and municipalities to track

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Call for More State Promotion of Ethanol

(Bangkok Post) The Tapioca Ethanol Association is urging energy policymakers to promote more use of cassava-based ethanol in order to help motorists cope with high fuel bills, which have been driven up by the global oil price surge. ... The proportion of

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Gasum's Baltic Sea Commitment to the Ship Waste Action – Biogas from Cargo Ship Wastewater

(Gasum) There are around 2,000 cargo ships with an estimated 25,000 seafarers sailing on the Baltic Sea at any given time. The greywater and sewage generated on these vessels can be legally discharged into the Baltic Sea. How could this wastewater

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Will Los Angeles Join a Ban on New Gas Stations?

byLinda Poon (Bloomberg) The small but growing Safe Cities movement is looking to LA to help stop the construction of new gas stations across North America. -- ... Cities in the North Bay area of California, New York and British

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Horizon Power and FutureEnergy Australia Explore Renewable Diesel Opportunities

(Horizon Power) Horizon Power executes Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with FutureEnergy Australia to investigate renewable diesel opportunities in Western Australia; FutureEnergy Australia is an incorporated joint venture between Carnarvon Energy and Frontier Impact Group; A local zero emission, renewable diesel

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Carbon Capture Use and Storage: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Radicle

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Radicle’s Director of Biofuels, Brad Neff, shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC on how they support global companies in reducing and removing GHG emissions. Find out what they are doing in low carbon fuel

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Neste Delivers Aviation Industry’s First Ever CORSIA Certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel to American Airlines

(Neste) For the first time in aviation history a CORSIA certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was delivered to a commercial airline. Neste, the world’s leading SAF producer, delivered a batch of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to American Airlines

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Podcast: Carbon Capture Is Poised for Fast Growth

(ASME) Battelle’s Neeraj Gupta talks about the state of carbon capture and sequestration. -- The abundance of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is recognized as the leading cause of climate change globally. The U.S. and other countries are working to

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Biofuels Production and Consumption in Belgium

by Robert Malina and Freddy Navarro (Hasselt University/IEA Bioenergy Task 39) ... With 104 PJ, biofuels covered about 6.5% of the final energy consumed in Belgium, while other renewable sources, excluding nuclear, covered 7.2 PJ, which highlights the great dependency

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Estonian Alliance Unveils Hydrogen Valley, Includes Transport Refueling

(NGV Journal) ... In the coming six years, green hydrogen production will be developed in at least six regions in the country. Parallel to that, transport and storage infrastructure is developed, including import and export terminal infrastructure, fueling stations and storage

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Spain: Enagás Will Invest €2,775M in Energy & Decarbonization up to 2030

(Enagás/NGV Journal) ... The 2022-2030 Strategic Plan envisages four growth pillars: gas and hydrogen infrastructures and adjacent businesses, innovation, technology and digitalization, international development with the main focus on Europe, and the green hydrogen and biomethane generation activity and projects of

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Biogenic CO2 and Anaerobic Digestion: Secure Supplies, Carbon Neutral, Market Ready

(Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Last November, the UK Government paid ‘tens of millions of pounds’ to keep the UK arm of US company CF Industries (CFI) producing CO2 for the food and chemical sectors. They said it was a

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"EVs Aren't the Only Answer": Toyota Scientist on the Future of Cars: Gill Pratt, CEO of the Toyota Research Institute, Fears Hype rather than Science Is Rushing Us into a Battery-Only Future

by Jim Holder (AutoCar) ... Today his (Gill Pratt's) job titles at Toyota include chief scientist, executive fellow for research and CEO of the Toyota Research Institute; his past includes stints as a robotics and computing lead for the US Defense

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Opinion: Inconvenient Truths behind Sustainable Aviation Fuel

by Jim Harris (Bain & Co./Aviation Week) Governments are making commitments to incentivize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—Europe, through February’s “Toulouse Declaration,” and the U.S., with the Biden administration’s aim to have enough SAF to meet 5-10% of jet fuel demand by

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UW-Madison Alternative Fuels Researcher Applies for Corn-to-Diesel Patent

by Jason Calvi (FOX 6 Milwaukee) ... Inside University of Wisconsin-Madison labs, there is a possible breakthrough, something for which UW is seeking a patent. ... "It’s got to be a reality. It’s the only option we have. Because we know some day

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Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Hikianalia Fuels with Biodiesel

(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia safely returned home to Oahu June 16 from their two-month Kealaikahiki Voyage to and from Hawaii's ancestral homeland of Tahiti, after multiple high-level ceremonies and engagements there with environmental and voyaging

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JGC, Kansai Airports and Revo Intl. Establish Basic Agreement to Commercialize SAF in Japan

(JGC Holdings/Biobased Diesel Daily) JGC Holdings Corp., Kansai Airports and Revo International Inc. announced June 29 the conclusion of an agreement on supply of used cooking oil from restaurants and other sources at the three airports (Kansai International, Osaka International and

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Continental Refining Co. Purchases Russell County Oil in Continued Expansion

(Continental Refining/Biobased Diesel Daily) Continental Refining Co. announced June 30 that it has acquired Russell County Oil LLC, a bulk-fuels provider based in Russell Springs, Kentucky. The acquisition is part of Continental Refining’s continued expansion as it is currently investing an

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Matheson, Vertex Energy Sign Long-Term Hydrogen-Supply Contract for Renewable Diesel Production

(Matheson Tri-Gas/Biobased Diesel Daily) Matheson Tri-Gas Inc., the U.S. affiliate of Nippon Sanso Holding Corp., Tokyo, has signed a long-term supply agreement to meet hydrogen requirements for a 75,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Mobile, Alabama, owned by Vertex Energy. The Matheson facility will have

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Biodiesel Tax-Incentive Legislation Introduced in Michigan

(Michigan Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Legislation has been introduced in Michigan to incentivize the sale and consumption of low-level biodiesel blends throughout the state’s retail fuel stations. HB 6334, sponsored by Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, is a voluntary program that offers a

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POET Biorefining LLC, Exceeds Stormwater Discharge Limits, Fails Sampling Requirements over Three-Year Period at Glenville Ethanol Facility

by Stephen Mikkelson (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, POET Biorefining LLC, in Glenville, Minnesota, exceeded its permitted stormwater discharge limits, including total suspended solids and carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (CBOD), the measurement

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ABSL Receives Award from Direct Air Capture and Greenhouse Gas Removal Innovation Programme

(Advanced Biofuel Solutions) Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd (ABSL) has been awarded a £4.8m grant from the Direct Air Capture and Greenhouse Gas Removal Innovation Programme, Phase 2 of the competition launched by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) which

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Decarbonizing Aviation with SAF: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to SkyNRG

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over 30 supply chain projects across the globe have been completed by SkyNRG, with over 40 airlines and cargo operators supplied SAF by SkyNRG. But that’s just the beginning! SkyNRG finds that 350-400 SAF facilities

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Slovenia Relaxes Biofuel Rules to Fight Price Surge

by Sebastijan R. Maček (EurActiv) Fuel retailers will have greater leeway in determining how much biofuel they add to their fuels under an amended regulation on renewable sources in transport the government adopted to help keep fuel prices in check. According to

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Badass POP Missile Fuel Arrives from Berkeley’s Labs: Will America Keep a Hold of Them?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Simulation data from Sandia suggests “that POP fuel candidates are safe and stable at room temperature and will have energy density values of more than 50 megajoules per liter after chemical processing. That’s 56 percent more

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Hawaii Governor Signs Bill to Expand Renewable Hydrogen Refueling Options

by Michael Bates (NGT News) Hawaii Gov. David Ige has signed into law a package of bills that includes SB2570 (Act 241) – Relating to Zero Emission Vehicle Fueling Rebates, which aims to create a renewable hydrogen refueling system rebate program for the

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Department of Energy Announces $137 Million for Small Business Research and Development Grants

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced awards totaling $137 million for small businesses in 30 states. The 120 projects include projects addressing multiple mission areas across the Department including clean energy, cybersecurity, high energy physics,

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UK Ministers Visit and Praise Biomethane Plant in Northern Ireland

(UK Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs/NGV Journal) Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Edwin Poots MLA and Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA have visited Granville EcoPark Ltd in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, to see the company’s latest advancements with regard

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Munich Waste Operator Expands Allison-Equipped Scania NGV Fleet

(Allison Transmission/NGV Journal) ... Allison Automatics are ideal for natural gas engines that endure the heavy stop-start duty cycles of municipal vehicles in city traffic. Natural gas engines are more responsive when combined with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Allison torque

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A Major Misconception about the Field Corn You See Right Now

by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... “A small fraction of the field corn we grow goes to actual food products such as cornflakes or sweeteners or such,” explains (Carroll County farmer Adam) Casner. “It's actually less than 10% that goes towards

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Sustainable Oils Opens North American Headquarters in Montana

(Sustainable Oils/Biomass Magazine) To the applause of onlookers, the ribbon was cut on Sustainable Oils’ new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art North America headquarters building in Great Falls on June 23. Complete with plant breeding and research labs, the facility currently employs

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Gaining Greater Visibility When It Comes to Your Carbon Management with SAP Concur and CHOOOSE

by Pierre-Emmanuel Tetaz (SAP Concur) ... For every company that travels, addressing travel-related carbon emissions is an important part of their decarbonisation journey. SAP Concur research found that 37% of businesses have carbon compensation as a key objective for their

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Commentary: Deconstructing the Roadmaps – What to Expect from Aviation Emissions Reduction Plans

by Nikhil Sachdeva (Roland Berger/GreenAir Online) ... As one of the world’s biggest emitters of GHGs, the industry and its regulators have long been trying to address its sustainability issues. In recent years, this has increasingly included the publication of

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Aviation Industry Intensifies Pressure on Governments to Support Long-Term Decarbonisation Goal

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Aviation industry pressure is intensifying on governments to adopt a long-term goal to help decarbonise air transport when they meet at this year’s ICAO 41st Assembly. Executives from across the industry have met to detail aviation’s

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TIACA Rolls out Pilot Phase of First Sustainability Assessment Initiative for the Air Cargo Sector

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has launched a new tracking programme through which its airline, airport, freight handling and ground handling members can assess and verify their sustainability actions, and benchmark progress against their peers,

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'Renewable' Natural Gas May Sound Green, but It's Not an Antidote for Climate Change

by Emily Grubert (Georgia Institute of Technology/The Conversation/Yahoo!) ... There’s an emerging argument that maybe there could be a direct substitute for fossil natural gas in the form of renewable natural gas (RNG) – a renewable fuel designed to be

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Green Fuel Alternative to EV Charging Stations

by Rajesh Ayyappasur (GPS Renewables/Express Mobility) ... While the electric mobility industry is doing quite a commendable job of ushering in a new age of green transportation and its widespread implementation, there is no hiding from the fact that the

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Global: CTI-Maritec Provides Guidance Following Biodiesel Blends Testing

by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CTI-Maritec says it has tested ‘quite a number of biodiesel blends in residual marine fuel’, typically ranging from B20 to B30, since it began offering the service in early 2022 – and has provided guidance to shipowners

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The Green Ammonia Boom Is Coming

by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) • Green ammonia is emerging as a major contender to become a vital emissions-free fuel for the world. • The renewable fuel is also gaining major attention from energy giants such as Exxon. • Greater investment

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Exxon Delivers First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cargo to Singapore Changi Airport

(Biofuels Central) Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM.N)said it has delivered the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) cargo to Changi Airport, as part of a one-year pilot programme to test the new fuel for planes. The cargo is a blend of fossil-based refined jet fuel from

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JBS Biodiesel Expands Operations with New Biofuel Plant in Santa Catarina

(Biofuels Central) JBS Biodiesel expands operations with new biofuel plant in Santa Catarina. New plant in Mafra reinforces the concept of circular economy at JBS and is in line with the Company’s Net Zero 2040 commitment. JBS Biodiesel is expanding its operations with

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Green Infrastructure Critical to Hydrogen Propulsion’s Success

by Chris Kjelgaard (AIN Online) Aerospace manufacturers agree that the ability to produce hydrogen in vast quantities using only renewable forms of energy such as solar and wind power will prove the most critical factor in the aviation industry’s effort to

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Michigan Soybean Committee Launches Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition

(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee is pleased to announce formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including

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Oil Refiners, Unions Press U.S. EPA on Biofuel Blending Costs -Sources

by Laila Kearney and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) Oil refining company and labor union representatives pressed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at a virtual meeting last week to lower costs of the nation's biofuel blending program when it resets the policy

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Topsoe's Flight Plan Green Launched

(Topsoe) The Flight Plan Green initiative is designed to help businesses find low-carbon ways forward, now. With feedstock flexibility and a range of technologies to suit your needs, Topsoe will work with you to find the optimal solution for your

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Neste, MAN and Altens Sign a Partnership to Promote Biofuels in France

(Neste) Sharing a common vision where biofuels have a key role to play in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in transportation – Neste, MAN and Altens have signed a partnership contract aimed at promoting biofuels in France. France is a strong

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Powering Progress Towards Net-Zero Emissions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Shell Aviation

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Shell’s focus on low carbon fuels for aviation is apparent and progress is being made towards more sustainable skies as Shell reaches key milestones and has plans for even bigger ones by 2030. Find out

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What Fleets Lose by Not Running on Biodiesel

(Renewable Energy Group) ... Here’s what fleets miss out on by not picking biodiesel. -- A seamless, cost-effective switch — With biodiesel, fleets can use their existing diesel vehicles and fueling infrastructure. It’s also readily available from suppliers and at truck stops and travel centers, so supply

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Growing Its Footprint in Biofuel Sector

(Biofuels International) Ard Assenberg van Eijsden, global business manager at SGS, explains how the work of SGS has become crucial to the biofuels industry. ... What role does SGS play within the biofuels industry? SGS is uniquely positioned to support the rapidly growing

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American Farmland Trust Says Smart Growth Needed to Reduce Loss of Ag Land

by Steve Davies (Agri-Pulse) A new report from American Farmland Trust projects if the current trend of farmland conversion continues, the United States will lose an area nearly the size of South Carolina in the not-too-distant future. AFT's new “Farms Under Threat

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Commonwealth Governments Have the Perfect Opportunity to Unite for Aviation Climate Action

(Air Transport Action Group) A week after the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) hosted by Rwanda, a group of States from the association met with aviation industry experts today to discuss the decarbonisation of air transport. Executive Director of the cross-industry

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Reducing Aircraft Emissions Using Biofuels

by Laura Thomson (AZO Cleantech) Many strategies and solutions have been developed to enforce sustainable development in aviation and to limit the negative impact on the environment. This article looks at recent research exploring the use of biofuels to reduce

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Record-Breaking Bioenergy Investment in Victoria DEADLINE: August 26, 2022

(Bioenergy Insight) On behalf of the Victorian Government, Sustainability Victoria is delivering $10 million to encourage investment in the state’s bioenergy sector – the biggest ever Victorian grant funding investment in bioenergy. The Waste to Energy Fund: Bioenergy will support projects

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South Yorkshire to Lead UK R&D into Sustainable Aviation Fuels

(Biofuels International) A major new research centre that will help test, certify and deploy new sustainable aviation fuels - the first of its kind in the UK - has reached a key milestone in its construction. The Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation

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Tüpraş Selects Honeywell Ecofining™ Technology For Biofuel Production In Türki̇ye

(Honeywell) Tüpraş and Honeywell sign licensing agreement for the use of Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ technology; The Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process has been used commercially to produce renewable diesel since 2013 and sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) since 2016 -- Honeywell announced today

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D.C. Region Will Now Consider Climate Impacts in Transportation Planning, Aiming to Cut Emissions in Half

by Jacob Fenston (DCist) ... The vote, at a meeting of the regional Transportation Planning Board, came as a surprise to some observers. Previously many leaders, particularly from car-dependent suburbs, scoffed at a 50% goal as unachievable. The board was set to

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Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo 2022 --- August 30-September 1, 2022 --- Durham, NC

Discover the latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology, operations and implementation. The conference provides an opportunity for fleets and transportation professionals to experience the latest vehicle technology, tools, and resources designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions. The event

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Celebrating International Biodiesel Day --- August 10, 2022 --- ONLINE

Join Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition in celebrating International Biodiesel Day where we discuss the benefits of retrofitting vehicles. READ MORE

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EU Plans Hydrogen Deal with Namibia as It Pulls away from Russian Energy

by Francesco Guarascio (Reuters) EU, Namibia in talks over deal on green hydrogen in November; Namibia aims to harness wind, solar to make green hydrogen; EU seeks also deal on minerals, aims to gain diplomatic clout -- ... Most EU consumption

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Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs in the Biofuels Sector --- October 19, 2022 --- Dunnington, York, UK

An interactive workshop for researchers, entrepreneurs and companies looking to enter, or already working within the biofuel space. -- Join BioVale and Broadmanor Consulting Ltd for an interactive workshop for bio-based companies, entrepreneurs and researchers already working in, or looking

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Fit for 55: Parliament Pushes for Greener Aviation Fuels

(European Parliament) Suppliers to start delivering sustainable fuel from 2025, reaching 85% of all aviation fuel in EU airports by 2050; Electricity and hydrogen should be part of new fuel mix; Create a Sustainable Aviation Fund to encourage investment in

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Siemens Energy and Air Liquide Form a Joint Venture for the European Production of Large Scale Renewable Hydrogen Electrolyzers

(Siemens Energy) Siemens Energy and Air Liquide announce the creation of a joint venture dedicated to the series production of industrial scale renewable hydrogen electrolyzers in Europe. With two of the global leading companies in their field combining their expertise,

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DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd Set an Example for Sustainable Ocean Transport by Using Advanced Biofuel

(Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments; One of the most significant agreements to date between an ocean carrier and a freight forwarder; The agreement demonstrates scalability of sustainable transport solutions -- DHL Global Forwarding,

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Designing to Carbon Intensity Score: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Merrick & Company

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are the challenges and tradeoffs of Carbon Intensity Scores? How does new applications of technologies affect risk management? What about heat integration? Project execution? Find out what Merrick & Company has to say about

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Dodge Challenger Could Get Special Edition that Runs E85: Sources Say More Horsepower than the 840-hp Demon

by Jonathon Ramsey (Auto Blog) ... Dodge, current U.S. poster child for the phrase "There's no such thing as too much horsepower," could hit the high note as soon as next month. Mopar Insiders reports its sources saying the automaker is planning a limited

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ANL: Can Farms Produce to the Max and Still Reduce GHG Emissions?

by Kristen Mally Dean (Argonne National Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... With new practices, farmers can make farms a net sink of CO2, helping the U.S. reach its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Sustainable intensification is a two-prong approach many think

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Lake Recreation May Be Tied to Climate Change: Some Are Promoting E-10 Fuel for Boats to Lower Emissions

by Nick Bender (KMBC News) Summertime fun for many means a trip to the lake, but the water activities you participate in are causing some things to change underneath the surface. First Alert meteorologist Nick Bender looks at how boating is being

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Industry Debunks Ethanol Myths

by Tom Doran (AgriNews) Renewable fuel boosters did some “myth busting” and discussed ethanol’s role in gasoline prices during a June 17 National Corn Growers Association podcast. “Over the years we have heard so many arguments against ethanol, and we wanted to

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EPA Fights Push to Sever Biodiesel Case from Stayed 2020 RFS Litigation

(Inside EPA) EPA is fighting a push from biodiesel makers to split their case challenging EPA’s recordkeeping rules for biofuel made from food waste from wider litigation over the 2020 renewable fuel standard (RFS), as the biodiesel sector seeks to

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Pioneering Recycling Turns Mixed Waste into Premium Plastics with No Climate Impact

(Chalmers University of Technology/EurekAlert!) Only a fraction of the material that could be turned into new plastic is currently recycled. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now demonstrated how the carbon atoms in mixed waste can replace all fossil