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Back TO HOMEUSDA Investment in Improved GHG Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification for Agriculture and Forestry --- July 21, 2023 --- ONLINE
Webinar: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Investments to Improve Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda READ MORE Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest $300
July 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Ag Policy Blog: USDA Unveils $300M Greenhouse Gas Measurement, Monitoring Plan
by Jerry Hagstrom (DTN Progressive Farmer) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will announce Wednesday that USDA will spend $300 million to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in climate-smart agriculture and forestry. The money will come from
July 12, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA: Final RVO Rule Fails to Deliver on Promise of Original Proposal Public Comment DEADLINE July 5, 2023
(Renewable Fuels Association) The 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes finalized today by the Environmental Protection Agency mark an unfortunate step backward from the volumes that were originally proposed, according to the Renewable Fuels Association. EPA’s final rule includes conventional renewable fuel requirements of 15
July 11, 2023 Read Full Article
At Iowa Event, Trump Plans to Go after DeSantis over Ethanol
by Thomas Beaumont (Associated Press) Former President Donald Trump plans to headline his largest Iowa campaign event in nearly four months with a speech to thousands at an arena in the western part of the state. Trump will use his appearance in Council Bluffs on
July 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Carbon Markets & Regulation Conference --- July 5-7, 2023 --- Lisbon, Portugal
In the wake of new legislative reforms to the EU ETS being confirmed, and as voluntary carbon markets continue to shift and evolve, the Argus Carbon Markets & Regulation Conference returns to Lisbon, Portugal on 5-7 July 2023, to provide necessary insights for your
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Central Valley Man Sentenced to over 6 Years in Prison for $9 Million Cow Manure Ponzi Scheme
(U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of California) Ray Brewer, 66, of Porterville, and Sheridan, Montana, was sentenced today to six years and nine months in prison for running a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme where he purported to turn cow manure into green
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean, Sustainable Fuels Made ‘From Thin Air’ and Plastic Waste
(Cambridge University) Researchers have demonstrated how carbon dioxide can be captured from industrial processes – or even directly from the air – and transformed into clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the sun. -- The researchers, from the University
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Proven Effectiveness And Underappreciated Benefits Of Clean Fuel Standards
Graham Noyes and Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/Biofuels Digest) There are a very few subjects that have incredible importance, that impact many molecules, processing technologies, feedstock supply-chains, economic development zones - clean fuel standards is one of those. Today, we have
June 28, 2023 Read Full Article
eJet Breakthroughs Can Double Sustainable Aviation Fuel Output to Support a 90% Green Aviation Fuel Future by 2050, says Cleantech Group
(Cleantech Group) Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are poised to claim 67- 88% of all jet fuel by 2050, on the strength of sustained innovation and investments and policy support, according to a report from Cleantech Group. One SAF type called eJet, with a neutral
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
US Lawmaker to Re-introduce Bipartisan Bill to Get EV Industry into Biofuel Program
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A U.S. Democratic lawmaker plans to reintroduce a bipartisan bill next month that would allow electricity generated from renewable biomass to qualify for credits under the nation's biofuel blending program. The Biden administration abandoned a similar scheme over
June 26, 2023 Read Full Article
US Oil, US Gain Combine to Form US Energy™
(US Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) U.S. Oil and U.S. Gain, a developer and distributor of alternative fuels and environmental credits, announced June 12 the formation of the combined company U.S. Energy™. U.S. Energy is a vertically integrated energy-solutions provider proficient in refined products,
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Teams up with Avina to Decarbonize Commercial Trucking
(Plug Power) Deal supports first green hydrogen production facility for heavy-duty trucks in Southern California -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will deliver containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug to Provide STEF with Green Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Solutions for Cold Storage Distribution Centers
(Plug Power) First European cold logistics customer represents expansion for Plug with its turnkey green hydrogen and fuel cell solutions; STEF is Plug’s first pedestal customer in Europe; Toyota will provide compatible fuel cell-ready forklift models --- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Finalise Construction of Tønder Biogas
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement & Construction contract for the completion of its Tønder Biogas facility Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
France Braces for Power Demand Surge Driven by EVs, Alternative Fuels
by Forrest Crellin (Reuters) Electric vehicles and other technology to cut emissions is likely to drive a surge in French power demand by 2035, meaning France will need to maintain its existing nuclear capacity, grid operator RTE said on Wednesday. The European
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Nebraska Governor Signs Bill Promoting Use of Biodiesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Legislation adds Nebraska to the growing list of Midwest states prioritizing home-grown fuels and adding value to their state's agriculture industry -- Gov. Jim Pillen (R-NE) signed into law legislation promoting the sale and use of
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Update Triggers Questions on Unleaded Avgas Progress GAMA Hosted the EAGLE Roundtable, Bringing Together Stakeholders Looking for More Transparency and Urgency.
by Julie Boatman (Flying Magazine) GAMA hosted the EAGLE roundtable, bringing together stakeholders looking for more transparency and urgency. -- The clock ticks louder each week, it seems, as pressure grows to move forward with a viable replacement for the primary unleaded
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
China Biodiesel Exporters Pledge Fraud Crackdown after Criticism
by Alfred Cang and Agnieszka de Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after European rivals called for action to stem “potentially fraudulent” shipments. A group representing the country’s biggest producers and affiliated with the
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Terntank, AlfaWall Oceanbird and Cristina Aleixendri Munoz Scoop Nor-Shipping Awards
(Nor-Shipping 2023) The winners of the Nor-Shipping 2023 awards have been announced, with Swedish/Danish tanker operator Terntank, wind power pioneer AlfaWall Oceanbird and Bound4Blue Co-founder and COO Cristina Aleixendri Munoz taking the top prizes. All three were awarded in-front of audiences
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
ABLC Next --- October 18-20, 2023 --- San Francisco, CA
ABLC returns live to San Francisco, October 18-20 for more new projects, technologies, new relationships, and networking like crazy. All the details are here. More than 14 billions gallons of advanced fuels, chemicals, capacity is in planning, under construction or in
June 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol: From Road to Air Transport
by Phillipe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Qualification for sustainability: Two issues are at the heart of the criticism of biofuels by environmental NGOs. The first is insufficient CO2 emission abatement and the second, production on agricultural land that is suspected
June 01, 2023 Read Full Article
National Recycling Awards Nomintions Open DEADLINE June 16, 2023
The MRW National Recycling Awards 2023 is the perfect platform for you to showcase your achievements and be recognised as a leader in your field within the waste, recycling and reuse industry – and in the wider economy. The MRW National
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Pluton Biosciences Raises $16.5M Series A led by Illumina Ventures and RA Capital to Discover and Deploy Microbes that Will Fight Climate Change
(Pluton Biosciences/PR Newswire) ..."Pluton's technology will benefit farmers' bottom lines as well as our environment," said RA Capital's Michael Gillespie, MD, who has also joined Pluton's Board of Directors. "Microbial Cover Crops™ will enrich the soil with nitrogen to increase
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Jetex Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel Book & Claim
(Jetex/Yahoo! Finance) Jetex signs a milestone agreement with 360 Jet Fuel Ltd. to offer sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book and claim option to its customers globally. Through the innovative 360 GREEN FUEL book and claim platform, Jetex aims to offer
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $251 Million to Expand Infrastructure to Support CO2 Transport and Storage DEADLINE July 6, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across Seven States That Will Slash CO2 Emissions, Build High-Quality Jobs, and Deliver Cleaner Air -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy
May 23, 2023 Read Full Article
FPT Industrial Demonstrates the Complete Cycle of Biomethane in Agriculture
( FPT Industrial/AltFuels) FPT Industrial presented the complete cycle of biomethane in agriculture at Agrishow 2023. During the trade fair, held in Ribeirão Preto (São Paulo, Brazil) from May 1 to 5, the company also showed off a full range of
May 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Can We Pack our Waste Carbon into the Soil?
(Biofuels Digest) Waste carbon, where is it going go? Few say “vent it in the sky” any more, some day stuff it down a cavern. Recently, more and more people talk about storing carbon in the soil, and restoring the soil.
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Twelve and Emerging Fuels Technology Sign Master License Agreement to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Emerging Fuels Technology/PR Newswire) Twelve and EFT are collaborating to scale production of Twelve’s E-Jet® fuel from CO2 to meet growing demand from the aviation industry -- Carbon transformation company Twelve and fuel technology partner Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) announced today they have signed a Master
May 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Primacy for Louisiana: Bury the Carbon Dioxide Not the Lede
by Jack Andreasen (Carbon Miners Club) Huge news last week in the carbon management world as Louisiana was granted primacy over their Class VI wells, joining North Dakota and Wyoming in that distinction. This comes after two years since the formal
May 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Industry Fundamentals Training --- Various Dates through December 2023 --- Singapore, Dubai, other locations
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) As markets evolve and industries change, it is more important than ever to have a good understanding of the complex interaction of technology, economics, and markets that drives profitability within the global energy and chemical industry. Our
May 03, 2023 Read Full Article
What to Make of California’s Advanced Clean Fleet Rule
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted another far-reaching regulation that dictates what kind of trucks and fuels can be used in California in the future. Last week’s move comes on the heels of the
May 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Breaks Own Sustainability Record
(Restaurant Technologies/Yahoo! Life) Restaurant Technologies exceeds amount of used cooking oil converted into renewable diesel and biodiesel by 20 million pounds over 2021 ... Restaurant Technologies (RT) released its sustainability numbers from 2022, helping over 36,000 customers nationwide reach their ESG goals and
May 02, 2023 Read Full Article
World’s Largest E-Fuel Production Plant Is Coming to Texas
by Peter Holderith (The Drive) The Porsche-backed startup behind the project hopes it’ll help bring e-fuel prices down into the sanity range. -- Porsche-backed HIF Global has received approval to begin construction of the world's largest e-fuels production facility in Texas. This
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
The Battle of the Ethanol Bulge
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association summed it up thus: “The EPA’s action means that E10 and E15 will have the same volatility limit for the summer driving season that runs from June 1 to
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
CLEARAS Brings Decarbonization and Biomaterial Production to Wastewater Treatment via Its EcoRecover Solution
(Algae Biomass Organization) This month the Algae Biomass Organization welcomes CLEARAS Solutions as our latest Silver-level member. CLEARAS is a Montana-based company that specializes in using algae to recover nutrients, sequester carbon dioxide and generate plant-based material for reliable bioproducts that can replace
April 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Microplastics: The What, Where, Why And Impact
by Craig Coker (BioCycle Magazine) Among the organics recycling challenges du jour is the potential presence of microplastics in compost and digestate. Two-part article series starts with an overview and ends with findings of current research. Part I ... Over the past
April 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Judge Rejects Attack on Bioenergy in North Carolina
(Smithfield/Biomass Magazine) A North Carolina administrative law judge has rejected a challenge to a general permit issued by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) authorizing the construction and operation of methane digesters for animal waste management. The judge held that
April 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Collaborative Conversations: Talking about Sustainable Fuels to Students, Investors, and the Public
(GW Environmental and Energy Law Program) How do we talk about sustainable fuels? The public has heard a lot about EVs and ethanol, but what else is there, today and in the future? This roundtable discussion addresses strategies to facilitate a public
April 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis Is Betting on Keeping Combustion Engines Alive with Massive E-Fuel Tests
by Rob Stumpf (The Drive) Stellantis ordered 28 different engine families to be stress tested with synthetic fuel. ... On Thursday (April 20, 2023), the automaker announced that it had begun testing e-fuels in 28 different engine families across its
April 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Unleaded Avgas on Track to Be at California Airports by Summer 2023
by Tom Snow (General Aviation News) Unleaded 100-octane aviation fuel should be available at three California airports as early as this summer, according to officials with General Aviation Modifications Inc. (GAMI). In an hour-long, standing-room-only forum at the 2023 SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo presented
April 20, 2023 Read Full Article
SAF Use Approved In Piper Turboprops
by Kate O'Connor (AvWeb) Piper Aircraft announced today at AERO 2023 that all of its PA-46-based, single-engine turbine-powered aircraft are now able to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Use of the fuel was approved by the FAA under Special Airworthiness Information
April 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Administration Sees Year-Round Sales of Higher Ethanol Fuel by 2024
by Leah Douglas and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) A U.S. plan for year-round sales of a fuel blend with more ethanol known as E15 in eight Midwestern states will likely go into effect in summer 2024, a year later than the states
April 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Applauds Senate Letter Urging Stronger RFS Volumes
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded a bipartisan letter from 16 U.S. senators April 14 that calls on U.S. EPA to increase volumes for advanced biofuels and biomass-based diesel as it finalizes Renewable Fuel Standard volumes
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The ‘E’ Is Silent
by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol) When EPA examined concerns about removing the 1-pound RVP waiver during the high-ozone season to facilitate year-round blending of E15, it gave zero consideration to the negative economic impact a "gap year" would
April 14, 2023 Read Full Article
CCS/Decarbonization Project Development, Finance & Investment Summit --- July 24-26, 2023 --- Houston, TX
Learn What You Need to Get Actual CCS & Decarbonization Projects Built from Experts -- Come to the CCS/Decarbonization Project Development, Finance & Investment Summit this July to let the experts show you how to take maximum advantage of available federal and state
April 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Funding Series --- through May 23, 2023 --- ONLINE
Current & Future Federal & State Opportunities Overview -- Substantial federal funding to spur America’s transition to a clean energy economy will be available over the next few years as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation
April 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Transition, Not Revolution
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Let us consider this most mundane behavior, the selection of the next car, a very individual, individualistic, decision, made 79 million times in 2022, one third of those in “autocratic” China, one third in
April 07, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Fly-in Gives Lawmakers Ethanol Education
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa is possibly the biggest supporter of ethanol in Congress, but he can always use more information to share with his colleagues who may disagree. During the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Fly-in this week,
April 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Top Trends for Natural Gas Fleets to Watch in 2023
(Trillium/ACT News) ... The sustainability impact of natural gas is magnified when you factor in the use of low- and carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG). All Eyes on California’s Developing Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) Regulation There are several policies at the state and
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Agile BioFoundry 2023 Funding Opportunity DEADLINE April 21, 2023
(Agile BioFoundry) The Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO)-funded Agile BioFoundry (ABF) consortium is overseeing a funding opportunity for industry partners to utilize ABF capabilities. This funding opportunity provides resources to ABF teams to perform research on behalf of
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Alaska Airlines Announces Agreement with Shell Aviation to Help Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market in Pacific Northwest
(Alaska Airlines) New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply -- Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement.
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
A New IFPEN Study Confirms the Essential Role of Bioethanol in Reducing Automotive CO2 Emissions
(Bioethanol Collective (Google Translation)) As the final European negotiations begin on the rules concerning CO2 emissions from new cars until 2035, a study shows that plug-in hybrid vehicles running on Superethanol-E85 are as beneficial for the climate as 100% electric. Plug-in
March 28, 2023 Read Full Article
'Unreasonable' Not to Include Biofuel in EU Car Deal
(Redazione ANSA) Energy Minister says Italy committed to meeting energy neutrality goals -- It is "unreasonable" for Europe not to include biofuels in a deal to allow the sale of vehicles that burn fuels made from renewable energy past 2035, Environment
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Canada Infrastructure Bank Invests $277M in Que. Biofuels Facility
by Amanda Stephenson (The Canadian Press/Brandon Sun) The Canada Infrastructure Bank is making its first investment in low-carbon fuels, committing $277 million to a biofuels facility under construction in Varennes, Que. The facility — known as Varennes Carbon Recycling — has
March 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Public Comment Periods for House and Senate Farm Bill Portal Closing Soon
(Biofuels Digest) Deadlines are approaching for public input to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on this year's Farm Bill: must-pass legislation that comes around every five years. Of particular interest for industry is why money is left on the table
March 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels as Petroleum Alternatives: Closing the Carbon Cycle with Bacteria
(Open Access Government) ..... Bacteria-generated bioplastics and biofuels are interesting potential alternatives while offering an additional benefit: a closed carbon loop. Compared to traditional petroleum processes that result in large quantities of greenhouse gas production without subsequent carbon capture, some
March 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Maryland Governor Unveils Plan to Phase out New Gas-Powered Cars
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Maryland will become the latest state to adopt the clean-car rules that originated in California, phasing out new gas-powered car sales by 2035, Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced Monday. The Advanced Clean Cars II rule, first implemented
March 15, 2023 Read Full Article
New ECTN Alliance Plans to Decarbonize European Long-Haul Trucking
(Engie/CEVA Logistics/Sanef/AltFuels) Three major groups are joining forces to fight climate change and launch the European Clean Transport Network Alliance (ECTN Alliance), a concrete solution to decarbonize road freight transport. Mobilizing the expertise of its founding members—CEVA Logistics (part of CMA
March 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol, Oil Groups Find Common Ground: High-Octane Fuels Legislation Still Alive in 118th Congress; Passage Still in Question
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) If there's a piece of legislation oil, automakers and renewable fuels companies can get behind as the wave of the future for fuels, it may have been the Next Generation Fuels Act pushed to the
March 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Americans Still Aren't Sold on Electric Cars
by Alexa St. John (Business Insider) - Automakers say they are all in on electric, and spending billions to get there. - But EV adoption is still a challenge; less than one-third of US car buyers said they want to
February 28, 2023 Read Full Article
8 State Requests for Year-Round E15 Reviewed by US Budget Office
by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on Friday completed its review of eight states requests to remove the volatility waiver provided under law for ethanol blends—the Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver of 1 pound per square inch
February 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Produce Green Hydrogen from Seawater
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Researchers from the University of Adelaide, Australia have successfully split seawater without any pre-treatment to produce green hydrogen. The international team was led by the University of Adelaide’s Professor Shizhang Qiao and Associate Professor Yao
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Bell 505 Makes First Single-Engine Helicopter Flight Using 100 Percent SAF
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Bell Textron announced today (Feb. 21) that its turboshaft-powered Model 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bell credits its cooperation with Safran Helicopter Engines, refiner Neste, GKN Aerospace
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Survey Shows Americans Prefer Market Based Approaches, Consumer Choice, and Leveraging Existing Technologies to Best Attack Climate Change
(Diesel Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) New survey results highlight American opinions on strategies to mitigate climate change and the best approaches when it comes to fuels and technologies. “Addressing climate change is a growing focus of governments and the private sector alike. It
February 22, 2023 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 2023 Algae Biomass Summit — October 9-11, 2023 — Madison, WI DEADLINE: Extended to May 5, 2023
The annual Algae Biomass Summit is the largest gathering of algae and seaweed professionals. Join the Summit to connect with technology and business leaders and discover the latest: • Research advances and technology breakthroughs • New products and services •
February 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Now Launching: The Gevo Channel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we have a special addition to our ROBIN streaming experience and our library of more than 400 industry videos and recordings — we're welcoming the GEVO CHANNEL, which will keep the bioeconomy up-to-date, informed
February 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Teaming Partner List Tool Now Available for Upcoming 2023 Conversion R&D Funding Opportunity
(U.S. Department of Energy) In December, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced its Notice of Intent (NOI) to issue two funding opportunities for optimizing the production of biofuels and bioproducts. BETO has compiled a Teaming Partner
February 17, 2023 Read Full Article
New Jersey Will Now Require All-Electric Car Sales by 2035
by Michelle Lewis (electrek) All new cars sold in New Jersey will have to be zero emissions from 2035, Governor Phil Murphy (D-NJ) announced yesterday. As Electrek previously reported, New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection called for a gas car sales ban by 2035 in October 2020.
February 17, 2023 Read Full Article
USDA to Help Farmers Navigate the Murky World of Soil Carbon Offsets
by Emily Pontecorvo (Grist) When Congress passed an omnibus spending bill in December, it included a bit of bipartisan climate legislation that had been languishing on the Hill since its introduction in 2020. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, supported by climate
February 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Back to Basics: A Systems Thinker's View on Circularity ... How Is Circularity Different from Sustainability?
by Kori Goldberg (Green Biz) ...I’ve been asked some version of the following three questions by colleagues, friends and family members. I hope the replay of that dialogue resonates with you and provides new nuance or food for thought. Question 1:
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
2023 Algae Biomass Summit --- October 9-11, 2023 --- Madison, WI
The annual Algae Biomass Summit is the largest gathering of algae and seaweed professionals. Join the Summit to connect with technology and business leaders and discover the latest: • Research advances and technology breakthroughs • New products and services •
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Future of Flight in a Net-Zero-Carbon World: 9 Scenarios, Lots of Sustainable Biofuel
by Candelaria Bergero and Steve Davis (The Conversation) ... In a new study, we examined different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change. The bottom line: Each pathway has important trade-offs
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Algae Foundation Offers Three Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
(Algae Foundation) The Algae Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of it’s third Massive Open Online Course. Algal MOOC #3, Introduction to Seaweeds. Algal MOOC #3 is the third of five courses developed by the Algae Foundation and Scripps Institution of
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
My Hometown, Onitsha, “The Dirtiest Place in the World”
Achukwu Onyinye Jane of Anambra State, Nigeria writes about efforts to solve problems with disposal or management of human waste by collecting it to convert to renewable fuel via anaerobic digestion. The group seeks training and equipment required to achieve
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Aviation Stakeholder Groups Submit Comments to EPA’s Proposed Endangerment Finding
(National Business Aviation Association) A coalition of seven aviation stakeholder organizations has formally submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed endangerment finding of lead in aviation gasoline (avgas). The coalition reaffirmed its support for removing lead from avgas
January 23, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Finances the World's Largest Clean Hydrogen Storage Facility
(ICF) We analyzed the clean power, hydrogen, and long duration storage markets for this first-of-its-kind project. ... The Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) project in Utah had the potential to become the world’s largest clean hydrogen storage facility—improving reliability for energy-challenged states, particularly
January 18, 2023 Read Full Article
Air Products and AES Announce Plans to Invest Approximately $4 Billion to Build First Mega-scale Green Hydrogen Production Facility in Texas
(AES/PR Newswire) Project Capable of Producing over 200 Metric Tons Per Day of Green Hydrogen, Powered by Approximately 1.4 Gigawatts of Renewable Electricity -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) and The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced plans to invest approximately $4 billion to build, own
January 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil: Equinor and CNPEM in Partnership for Biofuel R&D
(Equinor/bnamericas) This is a machine translation of the press release originally published in Portuguese. A partnership between Equinor and the National Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) will enable the start of research for the production of bio-hydrocarbons
January 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Was 2022 a Pivotal Year for BioFuel?
(World Bio Market Insights) Interest in biofuels survived the fossil fuel bonanza of 2022 but there’s still a long road to viability -- The importance of energy to domestic and international politics became more visible than ever before between 2020 and
January 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste to Acquire Used Cooking Oil Collection and Aggregation Business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to Strengthen Neste’s Renewable Raw Materials Sourcing Platform
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets in the United States from
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Power Previews the Potential of a Green Hydrogen Highway
by John Hitch (Fleet Owner) Produced using renewable energy, green hydrogen could help make transportation a carbon-neutral reality—if the cost can match the price of diesel. That is what Plug Power is trying to accomplish by 2030. Go behind the
January 06, 2023 Read Full Article
OMB Agenda Confirms Timelines for RFS, E15, Biopreferred Rules
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on federal rulemakings related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, E15 sales
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
$10 Million Approved For Unleaded Avgas Evaluation
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) Congress has approved $10 million for testing and evaluation of unleaded high octane aviation fuels and all sectors currently involved in the effort can qualify for funding. According to AOPA, President Joe Biden signed the bill that
January 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Cost Won’t Be a Long-Term Issue for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jaime Llinares Taboada (OPIS) ... In Spain, energy major Cepsa recently announced a €3 billion ($3.15 billion) investment to build a 2 gigawatt (GW) hydrogen production hub and a program for testing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on more than 220
January 04, 2023 Read Full Article
South Dakota Suggests Delaying Summit Carbon Pipeline Hearings to September or Later
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions wants to start construction in 2023 to benefit the ethanol industry, but some farmers have concerns about damage to farmland and property values. -- South Dakota regulators say they may need to push
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Sardinia 2023 --- October 9-13, 2023 --- Cagliari, Italy (includes VIDEO of presentations)
Following the success of the previous edition, which saw the enthusiastic participation of 354 delegates from 46 countries, we are pleased to announce SARDINIA 2023 – 19th International Symposium on Waste Management and Sustainable Landfilling to be held in person from 9th
December 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Driving Change: Transport Decarbonization — 2022 in Review
by Vartan Badalian (Green Biz) ... 2022 was an incredible year for the transport industry, but it wasn’t without a few twists and turns. We covered them for you right here in Transport Weekly, so let’s take a look back at
December 22, 2022 Read Full Article
University of Missouri Is Helping the Aviation Industry Go “Green”
(Show Me Mizzou/University of Missouri) Using part of a $12.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, MU researchers are working with an interdisciplinary group to optimize green energy for aviation use. -- While biodiesel and ethanol are two
December 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy 500 Nominations Now Open! DEADLINE: December 31, 2022
(Biofuels Digest) Do you know someone who should be recognized in the Bioeconomy 500 as one of the leaders of the global transition to net zero and a bioeconomy? --- In Florida, The Digest announced the opening of nominations for
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Fuel Cell Manufacturer Blue World Technologies Sets Sail for the Maritime Market
(Blue World Technologies) The shipping industry accounts for around three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions annually. With the development of a fuel cell-based APU system running on methanol, Blue World Technologies wants to accelerate the green transition of
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive Interview: Honeywell’s ETJ Tech to Help Cut Emission Says Vice President Ashish Gaikwad
by Huma Siddiqui (Financial Express) Innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology allows producers to convert sugar or corn or cellulosic based ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). - Earlier this year in October, Honeywell announced a new, innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ)
December 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Port Authority, Industry Partners, Test Low and Zero-Emission Fuels and Technologies at the Port of Vancouver
(Port of Vancouver) At Canada’s largest port, a variety of low– and zero-emission fuels and technologies are being tested in support of the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s goal to create a zero-emission port by 2050. -- The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, together with partners from across the port community, are
December 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Why the AD Industry Is Poised for Expansion
by Joanna D. Underwood and Matt Tomich (Energy Vision/BioCycle Magazine) After 15-plus years of development, anaerobic digestion technology has become more refined and standardized, and is attracting significant amounts of institutional capital investment. ... We have been tracking anaerobic digestion (AD) of
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
City of Moline, Illinois Named 2022 Clean Fuels Champion by Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT)
(Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation) The city, fleet and facilities manager Sarah Mark recognized for operating low-emission vehicles. -- The City of Moline, Illinois has been named a Clean Fuels Champion by the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT), a statewide
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Will Gov. Gavin Newsom's Electric Car Mandate Save the World or Stall on the Freeway?
by David H. Freedman (Newsweek) Shifting the world to zero-emissions all-electric vehicles would in theory eliminate about one-fifth of all carbon-dioxide emissions, the chief greenhouse gas behind climate change. But making the transition quickly is a tall order and creates
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
California’s LCFS: Just How Much Stronger Will the New Targets Be?
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS) Prices for credits under California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have been a sad story in 2022. They opened the year around $149. That was the first OPIS assessment of 2022 on Jan. 3. Sure, it was down
December 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Watch Farmers Speak at COP27: International Climate Change Conversations
(Solutions from the Land) ... Solutions from the Land was especially pleased to have been selected by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization to co-host the opening event at their pavilion on Agriculture Day, which focused on issues related to adaptation,
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE: Latest Round of HBIIP Funding Closed, More Available Soon
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA has closed its application period for the latest round of the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, which provides $100 million in grants to pay up to 50 percent of the cost of
November 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report: Ethanol, Farmers, Carbon Pipelines and a Net-Zero Energy Future
(AgNewsWire) New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Avfuel Teams with Atlantic to Provide More SAF in Colorado
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Just in time for ski season, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based fuel supplier Avfuel has teamed with FBO chain Atlantic Aviation to supply all four of Atlantic’s Colorado locations with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The two have
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
ABFC Releases Annual ‘Biofuels in Canada’ 2022 Report: Biofuels Continue to Lead Emissions Reductions in Transportation
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Biocarburants avancés Canada) New report assesses Clean Fuel Regulations impact, fuel and carbon tax penalties on biofuels, and abatement costs -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the sixth Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report, accompanied by detailed and
November 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Sojitz Completes First International Business Jet Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced in Japan
(Sojitz) Sojitz Group company, Phenix Jet Cayman SEZC (Head Office: Cayman Islands; Representative Director: Andrew Svoboda), has completed its first international business jet flight outbound from Japan using “SUSTEO,” a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) brand manufactured and sold in Japan by
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
MOL to Make Sea Trials of LNG Carrier Powered by Biofuel
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its group company, AQUARIUS LNG SHIPPING LIMITED (Managing Director: Yoshiyuki Kato) has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, Papua, using biofuel. Approximately 1,500
November 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 12-14, 2023 --- Washington, DC/National Harbor, MD Presentations Available
Join us and help grow and strengthen the biobased economy in the U.S. and around the world! Attendees will Experience: Networking with new peers in addition to reconnecting and rekindling with existing ones Attending our must-attend industrial biotechnology sessions and events for
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Impressions of the Recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference and Expo
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference November 6-8 just outside of Washington, DC. One benefit of this organization and conference is that they recognize the reality
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
VW Involved in New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Development
by Greg Kable (Wards Auto) The automaker’s joint venture with Germany’s Kraftwerk Group is revealed in a patent application. -- Volkswagen Group is codeveloping a new hydrogen fuel cell that could be used for a future production model, a German patent
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
The BTA Urges Braver Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets
(Business Travel Association (BTA)/HospitalityNet) The Business Travel Association (BTA) has released its second report in its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) transparency series focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the jet zero pathway. The report, titled Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Journey Towards
November 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Farmers at the Center of Climate Action --- November 12, 2022 --- COP27 and ONLINE
(Solutions from the Land) Farmers will be at the center of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Adaptation and Agriculture Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, starting with an event hosted by Solutions from the Land, the World Farmers
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Chemists Uncover Cracks in the Amour of Cellulose Nanocrystals
(Kanazawa University) Chemists in Japan, Canada and Europe have uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals—an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels. The findings—published in Science Advances—are the most detailed
November 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Farmer Delegates to Share Perspectives on Carbon Sequestration, Renewable Fuels at UN Meeting in Livestreamed Event
(Solutions from the Land) Farmers with Solutions from the Land will share their experiences with reducing carbon and greenhouse gas emissions through agriculture during a side event at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). The live event, “Agriculture’s Role in Decarbonizing
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Iberia Airlines Enters into New Fuel Sales Agreement with GEVO for 6 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year for 5 Years
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Iberia Airlines, which is part of International Airlines Group (IAG). The Agreement provides Iberia Airlines 6 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for
November 04, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Global Forwarding and GoodShipping Accelerate Sustainable Shipping via Insetting with 60 Million Liters of Sustainable Marine Fuel
by Naomi Volkers (GoodShipping) As part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, Sustainable Marine Fuels play an important role in decarbonizing ocean freight transport; Expanded collaboration between DHL and leading insetting service by GoodShipping includes piloting a new insetting framework of
November 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Energy Start-up Proposes $7.5 Billion Investment in Ascension Parish
(Louisiana Economic Development) Clean Hydrogen Works production and export facility would create 350 new direct jobs -- Clean Hydrogen Works, a project development company established in 2021 that is focused on energy decarbonization solutions, announced it is exploring a plan to
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
$2 Million FAA Grant Supports Study of Sustainable Aviation Fuels at Missouri S&T
by Andrew Careaga (Missouri University of Science and Technology) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently awarded a $2.05 million grant to a Missouri S&T researcher to study how different types of sustainable aviation fuels could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Azores Airlines Takes off the SATA Group’s First Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Azores Airlines) October 24 will be written in Azores Airlines’ history as the beginning of a new era, the date of its first-ever flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This milestone is even more significant considering that, a few days ago, the
October 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Topsoe Chosen to Support Federated Co-operatives Limited in Establishing Renewable Diesel Production in Saskatchewan, Canada
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has been selected by Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) to officially support the production of renewable diesel in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. FCL has chosen Topsoe’s HydroFlexTM process to produce low-carbon renewable diesel. Henrik
October 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Making Waves with Marine Carbon Capture
by James Lawler (Climate Now) w/ Alisha Fredriksson The global shipping industry emits ~1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide annually, about as much as the sixth highest emitting nation in the world. In hopes of changing course, the International Maritime Organization
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Outlines Opportunity to Reduce Emissions before Washington and Oregon Lawmakers
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy recently submitted comments to the Washington Department of Ecology and Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in response to the states’ proposals to follow California’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulation requiring 100% sales of zero emission vehicles by
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Honda Completes 100 Percent SAF Testing On HF120 Engine
by Kate O'Connor (AvWeb) GE Honda Aero Engines (GHAE) has completed ground testing of its HF120 engine using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the company announced at the 2022 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition. The test, which compared engine
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Here. Who Is Using Them?
(World Bio Market Insights) United Airlines is the biggest aviation biofuel buyer while Neste dominates production -- ... Even if climate laws and consumer shifts lead to more permanent shrinkage in commercial air travel, and that’s a big if, aircraft will
October 25, 2022 Read Full Article
The Limits to Technology-Neutrality or How to Exclude Biofuels from Future Mobility Renewable Solutions
by Philippe Marchand (Bioenergy Steering Committee Member, European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP)/Transport Energy Strategies) One of the basic advocacy lines for the promotion of bioenergy in transport, biofuels or biogas, is calling for technology neutrality when comparing solutions to reduce the carbon
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Carbon Capture Capacity Due to Rise Sixfold by 2030
(Bloomberg NEF) More than $3 billion has been invested in carbon capture so far in 2022 -- The global capacity for carbon capture in 2030 is set to increase sixfold from today’s level, to 279 million tons of CO2 captured per
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Topsoe to Support First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Brazil
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) - Brasil BioFuels will build a new biorefinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and second generation biofuel. -Topsoe has been selected to support the production delivering its Hydroflex™ and H2bridge™ technologies. -The new biorefinery will
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Ag Innovation Campus: Raising the Roof
by Tom Slunecka (Ag Innovation Campus/Biobased Diesel Daily) We’re pouring it on this harvest season at the Ag Innovation Campus, literally. This fall, I'm pleased to report that, after breaking ground in Crookston, Minnesota, last year, concrete has been laid out
October 19, 2022 Read Full Article
MicroBioGen Opens State-of-the-Art Laboratory Facilities in Sydney, further Establishing NSW as a World-leading Industrial Biotechnology Hub
(MicroBioGen) This week MicroBioGen officially opened our state-of-the-art laboratories in Macquarie Park in Northern Sydney. Three years in the making, these labs will produce our world-leading micro-organisms that are essential to industries worth over US$2 trillion per year, including biofuels,
October 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Sex Pistols, Jugs, Bottles and Speed: NREL Breaks through on a Fast, Cheap Route to Recycling Plastic in One Pot, at One Time
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrives from Colorado that BOTTLE consortia researchers led by NREL have developed a process that can convert mixed plastics to a single chemical product, working toward a solution that would allow recyclers to skip sorting plastic by type.
October 18, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Advanced Biorefineries
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we looked at the State of Advanced Biorefineries, including examples of projects from Gevo, Aemetis, LanzaTech, Grön and Green Plains. The technologies, markets, partners, the rational, the progress to date
October 17, 2022 Read Full Article
How Much Mining Is Needed to Save the Planet?
by Jael Holzman (E&E News/Greenwire) With climate change pushing the U.S. toward more rapid adoption of new technologies, many Republicans and Democrats are in rare agreement on one key point: This country needs a lot more mines. But exactly how much new
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
GAUSSIN and Lhyfe Form a Strategic Partnership Aimed at Accelerating the Development of Hydrogen Mobility at Port, Airport and Logistics Sites
(Lhyfe) A strategic partnership for GAUSSIN and Lhyfe -- According to the terms of the MoU signed by GAUSSIN and Lhyfe, the two operators will study the possibility of developing a comprehensive renewable mobility solution combining the hydrogen vehicles of GAUSSIN
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
CO2-equivalent Explained
(Climate Now) In 2021, 40 billion tonnes of manmade CO2 were released globally. But global greenhouse gas emissions for that year are described as 55 billion tonnes in CO2-equivalent (or CO2e). What’s the difference? CO2 represents around 75% of greenhouse gases emitted by human activities, by weight. But by
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Proposes Endangerment Finding for Lead Emissions from Aircraft Engines that Operate on Leaded Fuel
(Environmental Protection Agency) Proposed Endangerment Finding, if finalized, is an important step forward to address the largest remaining source of lead pollution to air -- Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposed determination that emissions of lead from
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
New Independent Study Confirms Bio-LNG's Role in Shipping's Decarbonisation
(SEA-LNG) Bio-LNG can meet a significant proportion of future shipping demand and will be among the cheapest sustainable alternative marine fuels -- A new study commissioned by SEA-LNG has found that liquified bio-methane (bio-LNG) can make a major contribution to
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Enviva Releases White Paper on the Evolution of Modern Bioenergy in Heavy Industry Verticals
(Enviva) On a mission to displace fossil fuels and accelerate a scalable, affordable, secure clean energy transition, Enviva’s sustainably sourced wood biomass is set to decarbonize additional sectors like lime, steel, cement and sustainable aviation fuel -- October 3, 2022 –
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
$2.25M Awarded to Develop Sustainable Energy Products from Waste Streams
by Sam Jones (North Carolina State University CALS News) Researchers will create sustainable aviation fuel and graphite from a blend of wood waste and seaweed. -- A team of researchers in NC State’s College of Natural Resources and College of Agriculture and
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Cefic’s Counterproposal to Assess the Carbon Footprint of Bio-Based Products
(Cefic) Achieving more sustainable carbon cycles in Europe can only take place if the carbon accountancy is right, concludes Cefic in its latest position paper concerning the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF). The European Commission plans to apply the PEF method as the guiding
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
DOE Seeks Input on How Defense Production Act Could Support National Security by Strengthening Grid Reliability DEADLINE November 30, 2022
(U.S. Department of Energy) Request for Information Seeks Input on Best Uses for Defense Production Act to Bolster National Security, Boost American Manufacturing, and Lower Energy Costs -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced a Request for Information (RFI) to
October 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Assessing the Carbon Intensity of Hydrogen Production with HyPEC
(GTI Energy) Hydrogen has the potential to play a significant role in decarbonizing our energy systems. There is a need among stakeholders and the broader public for a simple-to-use and accessible tool to assess the life cycle carbon intensity of hydrogen
October 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Corn-Based Biofuel to Account for Over 1/3rd Global Demand for Biofuels Market: Fact.MR Study
(Fact.MR/Biofuel Industry Today/Globe Newswire) Research & Development On Biofuel-Based Automotive Engines Promises Significant Revenue Addition In The Years To Come. Volkswagen’s Recent Announcement To Phase Out Fossil Fuel-Based Vehicle Production And Conducting Research On Biofuel-Based Automotive Suggests Growth Prospects For
September 29, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Partners on Hydrogen Flight Demonstrator
(GE Aerospace/Flight Global) Earlier this year, CFM International, a 50-50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines, joined Airbus to announce plans to flight test a hydrogen combustion engine. Learn more in this video with Mohamed Ali, GE Aerospace’s
September 28, 2022 Read Full Article
DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap -- Comments Invited on Draft DEADLINE December 1, 2022
(American Economic Association) Executive Summary: This is an unprecedented time in history for hydrogen with interest being amplified worldwide due to its potential to address the climate crisis as well as energy security and resiliency. Though there are significant challenges,
September 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic $7 Billion Funding Opportunity to Jump-Start America's Clean Hydrogen Economy DEADLINE November 7, 2022
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Opens Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding Opportunity for Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs and Releases Draft of DOE National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap -- The U.S. Department of Energy today opened applications for the $7 billion program
September 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: All EVs, All the Time in the EU??
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) ... • Plug-in Hybrids with E85: An IFPEN study has showed that they’re just as climate-friendly as EVs – but will the EU Commission, Parliament and Council listen as they enter the trilogue negotiations
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Savosolar Oyj: Green NortH2 Energy, Meriaura and Wärtsilä Cooperate in Building a Cargo Vessel that Runs on Green Ammonia
(Savosolar Oyj/Globe Newswire) Green NortH2 Energy, Meriaura and Wärtsilä have signed a Letter of Intent for the building of a cargo vessel that runs on green ammonia. The vessel, equipped with Wärtsilä’s modular multifuel main engines, will be ordered and operated
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Journey to Net Zero Carbon Global Transport Requires Many Routes
(American Journal of Transportation) Advanced Diesel Technology and Renewable Biofuels Deliver Important Near-term Carbon Reductions Now -- As leaders come together in New York during Climate Week NYC all decarbonization options for transport must be considered, given the magnitude of the
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
CO2 Standards for Cars and Vans: Automakers, Auto Parts Industry and Fuel Manufacturers Call for Trilogue Negotiations to Fully Implement the Outcome of Council General Approach to Enable, after 2035, ICE Vehicles Registered to Run Exclusively on CO2-Neutral Fuels
(Fuels Europe) We, automotive companies, fuels manufacturing companies and industry associations are planning our industrial future to be fully consistent with the 2050 climate neutrality goal for Europe. But our concerns are growing that the limited pathway provided by the Commission’s
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Picks 70 Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities in Historic $2.8B Investment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News has arrived from Washington that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. It’s become the US Department of Action,
September 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Interagency Commitment to Lower Transportation Emissions and Consumer Costs, Bolster Domestic Energy Security
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Commitment Will Advance Clean Transportation Investments within the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act, Establish Blueprint for Decarbonizing Transportation in the U.S. -- The Biden Administration today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks Could Finally Beat Diesel Trucks in Efficiency
by yJosé Rodríguez Jr. (Jalopnik) Commercial fleets could include FCEVs sooner than expected with the latest fuel economy gains of hydrogen over diesel. A hydrogen fuel cell company says it’s overcome a major hurdle in the adoption of commercial fuel cell EVs. Loop Energy’s
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Agriculture Selects Gevo's Climate Smart Farm-to-Flight Proposal with a Funding Ceiling of $30MM
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has selected Gevo’s Climate-Smart Farm to Flight proposal for funding with an award ceiling of up to $30 million. Gevo’s project was one of the 70
September 19, 2022 Read Full Article
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