by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2024, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions to the bioeconomy’s development and project deployment. The Bioeconomy 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers,
Grains Council Joins NEC Trade Panel Discussion
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) took part in the recent National Ethanol Conference (NEC) in San Diego. A delegation of Council staff and industry representatives from Mexico and the Latin American and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions attended the
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ISCC Clears Brazil's FS Corn Ethanol for SAF
by Vinicius Damazio and Laura Guedes (Argus Media) Brazilian corn-based ethanol producer FS has received certification that its corn-based ethanol complies with international requirements to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The International Sustainability Carbon Certification (ISCC) Corsia applies to its Lucas do
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
How to Increase Your Potential SAF Tax Credits Now
by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb) With sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credits beginning in 2025, the practices farmers use during the 2024 growing season will have a direct impact on their ability to take advantage of these incentives. Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag
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European Airlines Secure Supplies of Low-Carbon Jet Fuel
by Anna Mackenzie, Stéphanie Hamel, Marta Frąckowiak, and Andrey Sychev (Reuters) European airlines are signing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deals needed to meet carbon-reduction targets set by the European Union. The adoption of alternative fuels made from bio-based materials could cut carbon emissions by up to 80%
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
European Industries Call for “Bold and Impactful” Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) EuropaBio, the European Association for Bioindustries, announced on February 21, 2024, the release of a position paper calling for “bold ambition, and five core principles to ensure impactful industrial growth.” According to
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Nominations Open for Women in Ethanol Award DEADLINE May 13, 2024
This year at the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, Ethanol Producer Magazine will recognize women within the ethanol industry and highlight the crucial role women play in the growth and success of the ethanol industry. Sponsored by CTE Global, the Women in
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance Program Expands Resources and Eligibility DEADLINE April 15, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are launching the next phase of Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance. The 2024 program eligibility has been expanded to include state governments and the program’s scope now includes
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Chevron Announces Its First Solar-to-Hydrogen Production Project in California’s Central Valley
(Chevron) Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A. Inc., announced it is developing a 5-megawatt hydrogen production project in California’s Central Valley. -- The project aims to create lower carbon energy by utilizing solar power, land, and non-potable produced water from
March 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Gatwick Cuts Scope 1 Vehicle Emissions by 90 per cent through Use of Biofuels
by Mark Caswell (Business Traveller) Gatwick airport has switched its fleet of diesel vehicles to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), in a move which it says will save 950 tonnes of carbon emissions per year. The London airport had around 300
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Researchers Seek to Expand Supplies of Clean Aviation Fuels by Producing More from Agricultural Sources
by Tereza Pultarova (Horizon/Tech Xplore) Professor David Chiaramonti is looking down at the ground to help resolve a problem up in the sky: airplanes' emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other pollutants. An expert in energy systems and power generation at the Polytechnic University of Turin
March 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Soil Carbon Capture Sequestration, Low Carbon Intensity Scores and the Small Water Cycle: The Symbiotic Connection
by Joel Stone (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) Soil Carbon Capture Sequestration (SCCS), low carbon intensity (low CI) scores and the Small Water Cycle are connected through various ecological and hydrological processes that occur within terrestrial ecosystems. SCCS refers to the process of
March 04, 2024 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- James A. Merchant
(B)iofuel facilities could capture CO2 in pressure tanks and more safely, inexpensively and quickly transport liquefied CO2, by biodiesel or EV tanker truck or biodiesel rail, to North Dakota to sequester deep below ground. A second option, coming soon, is
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Iowa Can Choose a Sustainable Agricultural Model, or It Can Choose CO2 Pipelines
by James A. Merchant (Des Moines Register) ... The vast majority of the once-independent poultry and livestock farmers are now contractors with large national and multinational meat corporations, two of which are owned by foreign entities — Smithfield Foods, Inc. wholly owned
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EPA Launches New Office to Strengthen Engagement with Agricultural and Rural Communities
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Today, March 1, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that it is establishing a new office to expand engagement opportunities with agricultural and rural communities. The creation of the first-ever EPA Office of Agriculture and Rural
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Scientists Warn a Poorly Managed Hydrogen Rush Could Make Climate Change Worse
by Kari Lydersen (Energy News Network) A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government. -- As the federal government rolls
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota Report Cautions against Rush to EV Transition
by Noël Fletcher (Transport Topics) Trucking Fleets Advised to Go Slow in EV Equipment Investments -- State lawmakers rushing to jump on the battery-electric vehicle bandwagon for longhaul and shorthaul regional trucks will create a web of interconnected operational roadblocks and
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Webcast: Q & A: How Biodiesel Can Reduce Lifecycle Carbon Emissions Now
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) We are exploring the benefits of biodiesel and how this lower carbon fuel solution can help reduce lifecycle carbon emissions right now. The world population has grown to nearly 8 billion people and is anticipated to reach 9 billion
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Canola Sector Anticipates Major Biofuel Boom
by Don Norman (Glacier FarmMedia/Western Producer) The biofuel industry could drive canola demand into uncharted territory in the coming decade, says one industry expert. “The capacity of crush could grow from 11.3 million metric tonnes today to 18 million metric tonnes in
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Viewpoint: Planned Dangerous Ethanol Plant Violates City Law
by Robert Weintraub (News Leader) An ethanol production plant has been proposed for Fernandina Beach by Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM). The company has said it is not required to provide details of the plant or its operation to the city commission.
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
US Grains Council and Cooperators Announce Partnership to Support Ethanol-based Cooking, Transport in Mozambique
(U.S. Grains Council/Club of Mozambique) On February 29, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) convened high-level U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and other stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Field Trials Reveal Crushed Rock Boosts Carbon Removal and Improves Crop Yields
(ScienceX/Phys.org) Crushed rock can remove about 3–4 metric tons of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) per hectare per year and improve crop yields, results of a pioneering study have shown. The four-year field trial in the U.S. Corn Belt, led by researchers
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Infinium and Amogy Team Up to Spearhead Green Ammonia and eFuels Solutions
(Infinium) Leading eFuels provider Infinium and Amogy Inc. (Amogy), a pioneer of carbon-free, energy-dense power solutions, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities to integrate their technologies and develop commercial applications across the eFuels and green ammonia
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Partners with Cristal Union to Produce Biogas from Beet Pulp
(TotalEnergies (Google Translation)) TotalEnergies is joining forces with the French sugar group Cristal Union, which will supply it with beet pulp for 15 years to supply BioNorrois, the Company's next biomethane production unit currently under construction in Fontaine-le-Dun, in the Seine-Maritime
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Opal Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) OPAL Fuels is a fully integrated, nationwide leader in the production and distribution of low-carbon intensity renewable natural gas (RNG). Our vertical waste-to-energy model combines the upstream production and downstream marketing and distribution of RNG, delivering
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrexia to Provide Hydrogen Application Solution to Toyota
(Hydrexia/PR Newswire) Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading hydrogen technology solution provider in China, and Toyota, a global automotive manufacturer announced today that the Malaysia subsidiaries of the two companies have reached a commercial agreement for certain hydrogen application solution. Under the terms of the agreement, Hydrexia
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Honeywell Collarboates with the Green Solutions Corporation for Vietnam's First Green Hydrogen Manufacturing Plant
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Green Solutions Group Corporation (TGS) on the Tra Vinh Green Hydrogen project, Vietnam's first green hydrogen plant in the Mekong Delta. Honeywell will bring to the project its ready now
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
NTPC Signs MoU for Green Hydrogen Plant in India
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In India, The Economic Times reported that Government of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC to set up India’s largest green hydrogen production plant near Pudimadaka of Visakhapatnam district. The facility
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Planet Forward Summit --- Apirl 18-19, 2024 --- Washington, DC
SOLUTIONS FOR SURVIVAL STORYTELLING AND CREATIVITY TO SAVE THE PLANET APRIL 18 & 19, 2024 THE JACK MORTON AUDITORIUM AT GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY We cannot wait to see everyone in D.C. in April and for you to experience this one of a kind event.
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Chevron Closes Western Iowa, Wisconsin Biodiesel Plants Amid Harsh Market, Blames Biden EPA
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) ... Critics last year said the EPA set the 2023 to 2025 blending requirements for biodiesel and other biomass-based fuel too low, failing to capitalize on renewable fuels’ ability to cut emissions that contribute to climate change. For
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Vilsack Says He’s Confident in E15 Emergency Waiver, Discusses USDA’s SAF Advocacy
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed confidence that the U.S. EPA will issue an emergency waiver to allow E15 to remain available this summer and discussed the USDA’s ongoing efforts with regard to sustainable aviation fuel
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
White House Is Seen Missing Deadline Tied to Jet Fuel Tax Credit
by Kim Chipman and Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg News) Administration had set March 1 deadline for carbon model; Ethanol industry hopes to benefit from green jet fuel credits -- The Biden administration is missing a self-imposed deadline for updating a government tool used to
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
BV Research Confirms Central Role of Operational and Energy Efficiency in Meeting Shipping's 2050 Carbon Budget
(Bureau Veritas) Decarbonization simulations reveal the cumulative impact of operational and technical efficiency measures and showcase the importance of energy insetting in bridging the price gap between conventional and new fuels. Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification,
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Stop Arguing and Cut Emissions
by M. Granger Morgan and Jay Apt (Science Magazine) ... Renewables have made good progress in the US but still produce only 21% of electric power. Arguments that the US should ban all electricity that is not made by wind or solar,
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Raízen and Wärtsilä Sign Bioethanol Agreement to Cut Emissions in the Maritime Sector
(Biofuels International) Raízen and Wärtsilä have signed an agreement in order to advance decarbonisation of the marine sector. By studying the effects of ethanol application as a marine fuel, the new initiative aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), provide novel
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Meeting the Demand for Clean Energy
by Andre Ditsch and Ivonne G. Ruggles (Oleo-X/Biofuels International) ... The preparation of feedstock for refineries demands a much more rigorous removal of contaminants compared to conventional food-grade processing. In 2021, Oleo-X was founded to meet the increasing demands and quality requirements of
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Apply for Free Faculty Workshop This Spring! Integrating BRIDGES Bioenergy National Laboratory Case Studies --- May 15-17, 2024 --- Lemont, IL Applicaiton DEADLINE March 20, 2024
Apply today to help your students participate in the renewable energy transformation! The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will offer a free workshop for faculty May 15 – 17, 2024, to help cultivate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career pathways for college
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Petronas Urges EU to Rethink Palm Oil Phaseout, Flags Biofuel Affordability
by Kelly Norways and Simone Burgin (S&P Global) Early palm oil phaseout leaves limited feedstock alternatives: Petronas; Malaysian palm oil exports to Europe down 42% in 2023; Consumer willingness to pay for green fuel a key hurdle: Preem -- Malaysian state-owned oil company
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Setting Mackay up for Biofuture
(National Tribune) ... Mackay’s sugar industry can also benefit from a new $4 million Bioenergy Fund launched today. The Bioenergy Fund will provide matched financial assistance of between $250,000 and $2 million for industry to investigate expanding bioenergy generation from biomass waste
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Coconino County, Arizona BDO Zone Issued ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ rating supports development of industry and forest restoration Initiatives – Coconino County and Ecostrat are pleased to announce a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone designation for woody biomass. Extending a 75-mile drive distance centered in Bellemont, AZ, it is
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Nominations Open for High Octane Award and Award of Excellence DEADLINE May 3, 2024
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine will continue the tradition of honoring individuals whose work and efforts in the ethanol industry deserve notice and celebration. Accepting Nominations – Deadline is May 3rd, 2024 A team of industry professionals will review nominations and select this year’s winners.
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Ampaire Completes Ground Test of Hybrid Electrical Aircraft Using 100% SAF
by Sydney Leimbach (Environment + Energy Leader) Ampaire said it has successfully completed ground tests using Dimensional Energy’s sustainable aviation fuel to power its hybrid electrical propulsion system. Ampaire conducted tests using its Eco Caravan hybrid electric aircraft in order to validate Dimensional Energy’s
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Egyptian Investors Consider Pumping $380 Million to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Source
(Egypt Independent) Egyptian investors from the government and private sectors are considering establishing a joint project to produce sustainable aviation fuel with expected investments of US$380 million, according to a government official who spoke to Al-Sharq Business anonymously. The project’s production capacity is estimated
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
CycleØ Acquires Biogasclean to Increase Fully Circular Green Gas Production by Capturing CO₂
(CycleØ/PR Newswire) Acquisition puts CycleØ at the forefront of synthetic green gas innovation via carbon capture and utilisation (CCU); CycleØ now offers a fully circular biomethane solution which captures methane emissions and CO2; Biogasclean is one of the few companies worldwide pioneering a
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Supplies Renewable Fuels for Antarctic Campaign of the Spanish Army
(Repsol) • Repsol supplies 100% renewable fuels to cover part of the energy needs on the Gabriel de Castilla Base run by the Spanish terrestrial army during the four months of the Antarctic Campaign. The commitment to care for and respect for
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LanzaJet Announces $30 Million Investment from Southwest Airlines to Accelerate Company's Growth and Advance U.S. Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(LanzaJet/PR Newswire) LanzaJet Plans to Support Southwest Airlines with U.S. SAF Production and with Development of Ethanol from Agriculture Residue with SAFFiRE Renewables -- LanzaJet, Inc. (LanzaJet) a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, today announced a $30 million investment by
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Investing in Top Talent is a Profit Center for the Oil, Gas and Renewables Industry
by Nancy Newman (Extract Talent/Biofuels Digest) ... Contrary to the traditional view of hiring top talent as a cost center, there is evidence suggesting that investing in top talent is, in fact, a profit center. Enhanced Innovation and Competitive Advantage The oil, gas &
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Pathways to eFuels: CO2 Capture and Conversion to Liquid Products
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) CO2, the final frontier. We have, famously, too much of it, and can do too little with us for too high a cost. Yet, researchers are teasing out exciting new applications, such as a pathway to
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Fostering the Good Created by Safe and Sustainable Aviation
by Tony Concil (Airlines.IATA) Tony Concil talks to Juan Carlos Salazar, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), about the organization’s role in tackling aviation challenges. ... With that in mind, the agreement reached at ICAO’s Conference on Aviation and
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024
by Curt Epstein (Aviation International News) Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area -- Helicopter Association International (HAI) will promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next week during its annual
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell-Backed Ethanol Firm Considers Making Sustainable Jet Fuel in Brazil
by Dayanne Sousa (BNN Bloomberg) The world’s biggest supplier of ethanol made from sugar cane is considering building a sustainable jet fuel plant in its home country of Brazil. “We truly believe that there is a structural advantage to producing in Brazil,”
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
International Airlines Group Inks 14-year Twelve eSAF Deal, Jumpstarting Era of Fuels Made from CO2, Water
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) International Airlines Group announced a fourteen-year contract with Twelve to supply IAG with 785,000 tonnes* of e-SAF, made from made from CO2, water and renewable energy, to support five European airlines — British Airways, Iberia, Aer
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Vale Trying out Biodiesel in Sudbury Smelter Locomotives
by Len Gillis (Sudbury.com) Company seeking data on how well biofuels will work in reducing the carbon footprint on rail locomotives -- Vale Base Metals is taking a serious look at reducing the use of traditional fossil fuels in Sudbury, specifically in the
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Renews Partnership with Formula 1® and Doubles Biofuel-Powered Truck Fleet
(DHL Group) The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. -- DHL commemorates 20 years as the Official Logistics Partner of Formula
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Tested in Steam, Diesel Locomotives to Cut CO2 Levels
By Naonori Nakamura (The Asahi Shimbun) Steam and diesel locomotive operators are testing replacing environmentally unfriendly power sources for the trains to help reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Tobu Railway Co. embarked on a test run on Jan. 31 to see how
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Indonesia Palm Oil Firms Warn of Food Security Risks as Biodiesel Use Rises
Erwida Maulia (Nikkei) JAKARTA -- Indonesian palm oil producers are voicing concerns that the continuing rise in domestic demand for biofuels could harm the country's food security and take a toll on exports amid stagnant production of the commodity. Consumption of
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
A New Era for Biofuels Traceability in Europe
(Energy Institute) What will the European Union’s (EU) new bioenergy database mean for bioenergy sustainability and traceability both across and beyond Europe, and what are the challenges that still lie ahead? Gemma Toop and Sacha Alberici, Associate Directors at Guidehouse, take
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $3B into Clean Ports as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda DEADLINE May 28, 2024
(Environmental Protection Agency) EPA opens two grant competitions — funding zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure and planning to tackle the climate crisis, reduce pollution, and advance environmental justice -- Today, Feb. 28, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of the $3
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Re-flooded Peatlands Could Unite the Bioeconomy with Conservation
(World Bio Market Insights) ... Policymakers in Germany, Ireland, and the UK are now trying to encourage regenerative forms of agriculture that could conserve peatland while drawing on its unique ecosystem for fuel, fodder, food, and construction materials. READ MORE
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
EE North America and Montauk Renewables Forge Groundbreaking Agreement for Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Delivery
(Montauk Renewables) Montauk and EE North America Forge Path to a Greener Future through CO2 Solutions, Aiming to Transform Environmental Pledges into Tangible Clean Energy Realities. – In a pivotal move towards sustainable energy solutions, EE North America (“EENA”) and Montauk Renewables,
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into an RNG Hub
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Biomass Magazine) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating. A station in North
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Delta’s Refinery Produces Test Batch Of Renewable Diesel, Considers SAF Production
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) A Pennsylvania refinery operated by a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines Inc. is evaluating the possibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable fuels, according to information contained in the company’s annual report. Delta filed
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Brown, Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Use of Biofuels
(Office of Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)) Legislation Would Open New Markets for Ohio Farmers, Producers -- U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act to open new markets for farmers in Ohio and across the
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Petrobras and ArcelorMittal Sign Agreement for Low Carbon Business Studies and Assessments
(ArcelorMittal) The partnership involves assessing potential business models for low-carbon fuels, hydrogen and its products, renewable energy production and CCS (carbon capture and storage) Petrobras and ArcelorMittal Brasil signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the purpose of studying potential mutually beneficial
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Argus Launches New B30 Ucome ARA Price
by Hussein Al-Khalisy (Argus Media) Argus has launched B30 Ucome dob ARA range marine biodiesel blend assessments, replacing a calculated fob ARA range blend price. The assessment will comprise 30pc used cooking oil methyl ester (Ucome) and 70pc very-low sulphur fuel oil
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Kore Infrastructure
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Kore’s carbon negative pyrolysis process represents a paradigm shift, offering businesses an environmentally and economically sustainable way to convert organic waste into renewable energy. This means more incentives to decarbonize, fewer landfills and incinerators, permanent carbon sequestration, and measurable
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Central Maryland HBCU Climate Career Expo --- March 6, 2024 --- Bowie, MD
Students and alumni, take the next step in your career during the FREE Climate Career Expo! Explore job opportunities, paid internships, and graduate fellowships in the environment, renewable energy, sustainability and other green industry fields amongst federal, state, and local
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
The Green Revolution Sweeping Sweden
by Per Liljas (Washington Post) A boom of renewable-powered industries has found a home in northern Sweden, fueling the country’s ambitions of a fossil-free economy -- ... A boom of renewable-powered industries has given rise to what has been dubbed a “green
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
NBAA, Industry Partners Oppose California Efforts to Regulate Jet Fuel
(National Business Aviation Association) NBAA, along with several industry partners, recently wrote to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), opposing a proposal to regulate jet fuel under the Low Carb Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, saying the plan could inflate the cost
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
OPINION: Why Farmers Should Take Advantage of Climate-Smart Ag Programs
by Chandler Mazour (Verity Carbon Solutions/Houston Daily) ... From a changing climate to high input costs to fluctuating commodity prices, farmers must take steps to adapt to an evolving landscape. The good news is farmers don’t have to tackle these challenges alone.
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Environmental Protection and Sustainable Food Production in the Cerrado Could Create $72bn for Brazil, Says New Report
(World Economic Forum) - Transforming how land is used in the Cerrado could generate an additional $72 billion a year for Brazil’s economy, a new World Economic Forum report reveals. - Deforestation rates in the Cerrado surged by 43% in 2023
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
IVECO BUS Wins Contract to Supply Athens with CNG Buses
(Bioenergy Insight) IVECO BUS has established a new collaboration for more sustainable mobility in Athens, Greece. The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has chosen IVECO BUS for its URBANWAY CNG articulated model. This bus is powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) and
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell Sees Rising Value in German Biomethane Market
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Germany could play big role in Shell's biomethane plans; Evisages its own plants in Brandenburg and Lower Saxony; Clients want to lower their carbon footprint -- Shell (SHEL.L) expects growth in German biomethane markets where its client base seeks decarbonised energy and
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
ASL Group Partners with Azzera for Book-and-Claim SAF
(Azzera/Biobased Diesel Daily) ASL Group, a prominent private-aircraft operator, and Azzera, a leader in providing sustainability solutions for aviation, announced Feb. 19 a collaborative initiative to automatically book and secure sustainable aviation fuel credits (SAFc). ASL Group will pioneer this solution with
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
CHOOOSE Partners with bp to Expand Lower Carbon Product Offering across Hard to Abate Sectors
(CHOOOSE) - CHOOOSE and bp will collaborate to support the aviation sector across a number of decarbonization initiatives – ranging from enabling airlines to plan and execute on CORSIA obligations to advancing the digital solutions needed to scale airline sustainable
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay United Bank’s Singapore Branch Signs 1st Green Trade Loan with Apeiron to Boost Low-Carbon Transport
(Cathay United Bank/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cathay United Bank’s Singapore branch saw its long-term commitment to green finance bear fruit in the final quarter of last year after it closed a green trade-loan deal with Apeiron Bioenergy, a leading player in Singapore’s sustainable-energy sector, CUB announced
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
ICAO Symposium on Non-CO2 Aviation Emissions ---- July 30-August 1, 2024 --- Montreal, Quebec, Canada
The 2024 ICAO Symposium on Non-CO2 Aviation Emissions will be aiming at raising awareness of all interested parties on non-CO2 emissions from aviation operations and creating synergies between different stakeholders. While there is substantial understanding of the components of aviation's climate impacts, particularly
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 ICAO Seminar on Green Airports --- April 18-19, 2024 --- Athens, Greece
The objective of the Seminar is to increase awareness of all interested parties on the emerging topics associated with airports, with a specific focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels (LCAF) and other Aviation Cleaner Energies, including
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Experts Expand the Coverage of Greenhouse Gases in Travel Impact Model for Flight Emissions
(International Council on Clean Transportation) The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) announced a series of updates to the Travel Impact Model (TIM) that will more fully reflect the environmental impact of aviation and help people make more sustainable choices when planning air
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Hub to Support Zero-Emission Flight by 2027
(Glasgow Airport) Attendees at the Glasgow Airport Hydrogen Innovation Hub summit held yesterday (Thursday 8 February 2024) heard that the infrastructure needed to support zero-emission flight could be in place as early as 2027. The first-of-its-kind aviation hydrogen summit, held at the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation Carbon 2024 --- November 25-26, 2024 --- Heathrow, London, UK
Who attends the longest-running, “must-attend” aviation sustainability event? Since 2012, the ‘Aviation Carbon’ series of conferences have grown to become the leading, in-person, international aviation sustainability event. It’s open to ALL airlines, aircraft operators and airports from around the world;
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Studies Say Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport Must Cut Emissions over 30% by 2030 and Cap Demand
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) New research commissioned by Royal Schiphol Group, which operates Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, has concluded it must cut carbon emissions by at least 30% below 2019 levels before 2030 – compared to the national ambition of 9%
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Swiss Adventurer Bertrand Piccard Announces Nonstop, Round-the-World Hydrogen Flight
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Swiss adventurer and climate activist Bertrand Piccard, who has circumnavigated the world in both a balloon and a solar powered plane, has announced plans for a third epic flight, this time aboard a purpose-built aircraft powered
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Singapore Announces Rising SAF Blending Targets from 2026, to Be Partly Funded by a Passenger Levy
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Coinciding with the start of the 2024 Singapore Airshow, the Singapore government has announced a 1% blending target for sustainable aviation fuel with effect from 2026, rising to 3-5% by 2030, and partly funded by a
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Inclusion of SAF in New Climate Legislation for EU Cleantech Industry Welcomed by Aviation Sector
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A European aviation industry coalition has welcomed the inclusion of sustainable aviation fuel as a ‘strategic net zero technology’ under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which has received provisional agreement between the European Parliament and Council.
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
17th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show --- December 10-12, 2024 --- The Woodlands, TX
SAVE THE DATE READ MORE NISTM's highly anticipated 17th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show is back and better than ever. Join us from December 10-12, 2024, in the vibrant city of The Woodlands, Texas, for an unparalleled
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Conference 2024 Overview
(Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition) Clean Fuels Alliance America invited the Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition and other Clean Cities and Communities coalitions to join them in Fort Worth, Texas, for the annual industry event in early February focusing on biodiesel, renewable diesel,
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Cities Coalitions 2022 Activity Report
by Mark Singer, Caley Johnson, and Alana Wilson (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) works with local Clean Cities coalitions across the country as part of its Technology Integration Program. These efforts help businesses
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
World Agri-Tech’s South America Summit --- June 18-19, 2024 --- São Paulo, Brazil
SAVE THE DATE FOR JUNE 18-19, 2024! World Agri-Tech’s South America Summit spotlights the vast potential the region in scaling innovation and driving the global transition to sustainable and climate-smart farming practices. Do you want to get your agtech start-up on
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Uncovered: Italian Oil Giant’s African Biofuels Gamble Falls Short
(Transport & Environment/Clean Technica) Investigation into Eni’s projects in Kenya and the Republic of the Congo shows company is failing to produce “miracle” drought-resistant biofuels crops at scale. Italian oil giant Eni is failing to deliver on its promise to produce thousands
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Boost: Patented Protocol Is Improving Biofuel Potential in Cover Crops
(University of Missouri/Technology.org) As the climate continues to change and the landscape of the agriculture industry shifts in response, a researcher in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (CAFNR) is helping support the health of the planet and the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Procurement Working Group --- March 5, 2024 --- ONLINE
Brought to you by Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition -- Join this group of public and private sector leaders for a unique opportunity to provide new, sustainable transportation, and energy products. READ MORE
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Nanoscale Research Might Help Convert CO2 Waste into Usable Products
by Wade Hemsworth (Brighter World) Think of it as recycling on the nanoscale: a tantalizing electrochemical process harvests carbon before it becomes air pollution and restructures it into the components of everyday products. The drive to capture airborne carbon dioxide from industrial
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Brown Successfully Pushes Treasury to Fix Proposed Rule to Support American Biogas Manufacturing
(Offfice of Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)) Brown Called on Treasury to Act on the Proposed Rules; Changes Will Support Domestic Energy Production and Help Create American Jobs -- Following U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) push, the U.S. Department of Treasury agreed to revise
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
OMV Petrom Signs Financing through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)* for Two Green Hydrogen Production Projects at Petrobrazi Refinery
(OMV Petrom) The funding was obtained following the reopening of the call for projects related to NRRP; Total investment for the two projects is estimated at approximately EUR 140 million; Maximum amount of NRRP funding is EUR 50 million February 26, 2024 - OMV
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Chick-fil-A, Inc. Chooses Darling Ingredients to Turn Used Cooking Oil into Renewable Fuel
(Darling Ingredients) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world's leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and producer of renewable energy, today announced Chick-fil-A, Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to convert its used cooking oil into cleaner burning renewable transportation fuel. Darling Ingredients'
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Hydrogen to Be a Potential Enabler to Singapore’s Aviation Decarbonisation
(Airbus) The Singapore Hydrogen Cooperation Committee sees hydrogen fuel playing a potential role in the state’s aviation decarbonisation journey. The working group was formed following the signing of the Cooperation Agreement by Airbus, Changi Airport Group, Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS),
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Natural Gas and Biogas
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global RNG and biogas producers in shifting energy towards low carbon alternatives — new processes, advances in AD yields, new feedstocks, the role of low carbon standards,the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
You Can Help Expand Access to Development Capital & Federal Funding to Advance Game-Changing Bioeconomy Projects, … and Mitigate the Climate Crisis
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Project Financing Assistance/Biofuels Digest) You can make a difference. You can raise your voice and make your voice heard … you can help create a grant program within the federal government to provide development capital
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Going Green Gets More Costly in California
by Rebekah Alvey (Politico's Power Switch) California’s efforts to meet ambitious climate goals are increasing the daily cost of life, testing the state’s political will to quickly transition away from fossil fuels while it copes with the ravages of rising temperatures. Some
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Emissions from Grid-Linked Green Hydrogen 'Could Be Worse than Brown H2'
by Orlando Jenkinson (Wind Power Monthly) Carbon emissions associated with planned green hydrogen projects could be higher than other forms of hydrogen production, depending on the source of electricity, according to a new report by energy consultancy WoodMackenzie. The company's ‘Over the
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Investing $25 Million in ACE-led Project to Incentivize, Model, and Monetize Climate-Smart Ag Practices in a 10-State Region
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved a $25 million investment in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) expansion that builds on the successful South
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Proposes 20 per cent Ethanol Blend in Petroleum Exports to Bangladesh
(Organiser) India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, advocates for a mandatory 20 per cent ethanol blend in petroleum exports to neighbouring Bangladesh and emphasised on environmental consciousness and energy diversification. ... Nitin Gadkari said that I have suggested that 20 per
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS Oil & Gas Sustainability Audits 2024 Exhibition and Conference --- August 14-15, 2024 --- Houston, TX DEADLINE unclear
Where industry leaders will meet to showcase their commitments to ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability-driven practices. The oil and gas industry is under growing pressure to explain its role in the energy transition and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Oil & Gas Sustainability Audits 2024 Exhibition and Conference --- August 14-15, 2024 --- Houston, TX
Where industry leaders will meet to showcase their commitments to ESG compliance, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability-driven practices. The oil and gas industry is under growing pressure to explain its role in the energy transition and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Commission Welcomes Political Agreement on EU-Wide Certification Scheme for Carbon Removals
(European Commission) The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the first EU-wide voluntary framework for the certification of high-quality carbon removals. This certification framework will boost innovative carbon removal technologies and carbon farming which contribute to the EU's
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies, the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and Le Mans Endurance Management Extend Their Partnership to 2028
(TotalEnergies) Partners since 2018, TotalEnergies, the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and Le Mans Endurance Management (LMEM) are pleased to renew their partnership for five years up to 2028. As multi-energy partner, TotalEnergies will support the ACO in its energy transition. Supporting
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biogas Americas 2024 --- May 13-16, 2024 --- Savannah, GA
BIOGAS AMERICAS is the largest biogas conference and tradeshow in North America, and the annual conference of the American Biogas Council. This is a “must attend” event for anyone in the business of biogas – a place to meet with
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Report 2-26-24 -- Wrap up of the 29th National Ethanol Conference
(Energy.AgWired.com) The 29th National Ethanol Conference held in San Diego California last week may go down as one of the best and most timely industry meetings ever, setting the stage for major decisions that hang in the balance this year, including
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Two-Day Virtual Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit --- April 8-9, 2024 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentations and Slides Available
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will host the Clean Fuels & Products Shot™ Summit on April 8, 2024, from 11am – 2pm ET, and April 9, 2024, from 11am - 4pm ET. Register today for the virtual event that will gather stakeholders across government,
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Landfill Biofuel Gas Now Used to Power LANTA’s 80-Plus Bus Fleet
by Kurt Bresswein (lehighvalleylive.com) Landfill gas created by decomposing trash is now powering public transit in the Lehigh Valley. Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority announced last week it signed a contract with UGI Energy Services Inc. LLC to purchase Pennsylvania-sourced clean biogas
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
New Study Shows US Soybean’s Carbon Footprint Decreasing
(Seed World) Assessment shows a significant reduction in soybean industry’s global warming potential since 2010 and 2015 -- The United Soybean Board detailed a recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that revealed a significant reduction in the global warming potential (GWP) profile of
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Utopia Mulls GBP500 Million Reverse Takeover
by Tom Budszus (Alliance News/London South East) - Hydrogen Utopia International PLC on Monday said it is considering a reverse takeover worth around GBP500 million. The company's shares jumped 27% to 10.90 pence each on Monday morning in London. It has a
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Airlines Could Abandon Dirty Jet Fuel with Cleaner Biofuels
(MITECHNEWS.com) In an exciting move toward sustainable fuel, airlines are exploring powering planes with biofuels made from corn and other plants. This would slash aviation pollution and boost American farming, bringing tidy financial and environmental wins, according to The New York Times. Turning
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Vopak to Convert Part of Sebarok Terminal in Singapore for Marine Biofuel Blending
(Reuters/The Straits Times) Tank storage firm Vopak said on Feb 26 that it will repurpose part of its Pulau Sebarok terminal in Singapore for clients to blend and store marine biofuel. Vopak has conducted biofuel trials with customers since 2022, and the
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) Launches the Climate Catalytic Fund Q&A webinar on March 7; DEADLINE March 26, 2024
(Maryland Clean Energy Center) Today, the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) is launching the Climate Catalytic Fund (C3 Fund), to support projects that implement clean energy measures and technologies intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impact of
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
ATU and Trinity Team up to Boost Hydrogen Production
by Leigh Mc Gowran (Silicone Republic) The Nano2H2 project aims to create new materials that can improve hydrogen production and reduce waste. A new research project aims to support Ireland’s transition to a circular economy by reducing waste and boosting hydrogen production. The
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
ECOnnect Energy Announces Key Role in "Project Green" – Revolutionizing Clean e-Fuel Production in Africa
(ECOnnect Energy) ECOnnect Energy is a key partner in "Project Green," an ambitious initiative led by APPL (Alternative Petroleum & Power Limited) to establish itself as a leading supplier of clean E-fuels, including e-methanol and green ammonia, in Africa. Situated on an
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum Opened Norway’s Southernmost LBG Filling Station in Kristiansand
(Gasum/CISION) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company's liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in Norway. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Association with Geoff Cooper
(Veteran on the Move) This week on Veteran On the Move, Joe Crane welcomes Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), the leading voice for America’s ethanol industry. Geoff served four years in the Quartermaster Corps, specializing
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Advanced Biofuels Engineering
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Technology Development, Commercial Verification, Project Design, Modular Construction, and Commissioning/Start-up are a few of the themes in this presentation by Roy Viteri, Business Development Manager at RCM /Thermal Kinetics, given at ABLC Next 2023. How to
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Unsolicited Proposals, Needed: More Access, More Flexibility, More Funding to Advance Game-Changing Projects
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Project Financing Assistance/Biofuels Digest) Time is of the Essence in Addressing the Climate Crisis… every technology and innovation that can help needs to be deployed as rapidly as possible. Unfortunately, five obstacles stand in
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Going for the Benjamins: Here’s How Access to Development Capital Can be Improved
by CJ Evans (Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/Project Financing Assistance/Biofuels Digest) The Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (AFCC) has drafted legislation to create a $500 million development capital grant program in the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Loan Programs Office (LPO). You can help
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Job Opening: RSB Standards & Certification Director DEADLINE March 4, 2024
(Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials) Are you ready to join a team of passionate, energised and supportive individuals dedicated to advancing the transition to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy? RSB - Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials is looking for a highly motivated individual with
February 24, 2024 Read Full Article
How the RSB Is Nudging Aviation towards a Bio-circular Economy
by Ayushi Badola (Sustainability in the Air) Every week, Shashank Nigam, the CEO of SimpliFlying, talks to airline, airport, travel and technology executives to help make sense of the many paths to net zero, for an industry that is one of the
February 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Contract Gives Virginia Fleets Renewable Propane Autogas, Equipment Access
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) A new state contract brought forth by James Madison University provides all vehicle fleets in the commonwealth of Virginia with new pricing on propane autogas vehicle conversion equipment, in addition to access to renewable propane autogas. Blossman Gas is the
February 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Kvasir Technologies Secures EUR 3 Million Investment from The Footprint Firm and EIFO
(Kvasir Technologies) Kvasir Technologies, a Danish pioneer in sustainable biofuel development, announces a significant milestone in its journey toward carbon-neutral energy solutions. The company has successfully closed a seed extension, securing substantial investments from sustainability advisory and impact investor The Footprint
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Crop Sector Insulates Itself from World Market with Biofuels, Says Analyst
by Chuck Abbott (Successful Farming) Exports have been the lodestar of U.S. agriculture since the big Soviet grain deals of the Carter and Reagan years. One-fifth of U.S. farm production is exported. -- After decades of pursuing sales to foreign buyers, the
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: Biofuel Groups Challenge California's Low-Carbon Fuel Standard Proposals
by Nimrah Khatoon (BNN Breaking) Delve into the debate over California's low-carbon fuel standard and the concerns raised by Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association. Discover the challenges of balancing environmental aspirations with the realities of biofuel implementation. ... At the heart
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Bio-Oils Begin Construction on the Largest 2G Biofuels Plant in Southern Europe with Investment of 1.2 Billion Euros
(Crepsa) -The facility will double Cepsa's and Bio-Oils' current second-generation biofuels production capacity to 1 million tons -The new plant will begin production in 2026 and is expected to generate 2,000 direct and indirect jobs during construction and operation -2G biofuels, produced
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Energypath Science Fair Applications Open DEADLINE April 22, 2024
(Energypath) Are you passionate about energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other topics relating to sustainable energy? Then you should participate in our Sustainable Energy Science Fair! Held at the Energypath conference, this science fair allows Middle and High School students
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Empowering Glomar Offshore's Decarbonisation Journal with GoodFuels HVO
(GoodFuels) Glomar Offshore, a leading provider of offshore drilling services, has reduced their CO2 emissions by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. Glomar’s commitment to sailing on HVO30 on a fixed basis marks
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Mocoh Announced the Formation of a New Biofuels Trading Company
(Mocoh) Mocoh Sustainable Energy Trading (MSET) sees Mocoh partner with established, global low carbon and biofuels traders Clear Sustainable Energy Trading (CSET). The new entity will supply cleaner energy solutions worldwide, contributing to the acceleration of the global energy transition. “This exciting new development is
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Black History Makers in Clean Energy and Transportation
Celebrate Black History Month with local leaders in the clean transportation sphere -- In honor of Black History Month, GWRCCC is bringing local Black leaders from the DMV together to discuss their experience in the clean energy and transportation sphere. Moderator:
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Vitol Bunkers Takes Delivery of First Biofuel Barge in Asia
(Vitol Bunkeres) Vitol Bunkers has taken delivery of the “Marine Future”, its first specialised bunker barge in Singapore, strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel bunker market. The addition of this specialised IMO type 2 notation bunker tanker to the V-Bunkers fleet
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Praj Industries and Leveraging Bioeconomy for Sustainable Future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The eminent danger of climate change, Praj’s Expertise and Readiness for Sustainable Future, opportunities with the Multi-feed and Multi-product Biorefinery Complex, and the Collective Efforts Toward Sustainable Future represented by the new Global Biofuels Alliance. These
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
German Officials Collaborate with GIZ ESP and Enterprises to Boost Green Hydrogen Industry in Vietnam
by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) In a strategic working session Mr. Jochen Flasbarth, State Secretary of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), joined representatives from GIZ ESP and leading German companies in Vietnam to explore the potential
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Week --- February 26-March 3, 2024 --- across UK
Reducing our carbon emissions will require huge transformations in the way we power our industries, travel around the country and heat our homes. Hydrogen is central to reaching net zero emissions, providing a low carbon fuel which can help us
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Alliance Manifesto Calls for Government to Go Further and Faster with Hydrogen
(North West Hydrogen Alliance) The North West Hydrogen Alliance (NWHA) has today published its manifesto for delivering a world leading hydrogen economy in the North West of England. The document sets out a number of recommendations that the NWHA believes are essential
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Egypt, EU to Cooperate across Green Hydrogen Field
(Egypt Today) Egypt is reviewing possible cooperation opportunities with the European Union in the field of green hydrogen, First Assistant to the Prime Minister, Randa El Menshawy said during a meeting with European Union officials. During the meeting, El Menshawy explained that
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
European Hydrogen Bank Pilot Auction: 132 Bids Received from 17 European Countries
(European Commission) The pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, for renewable hydrogen production in Europe, has attracted 132 bids from projects located in 17 European countries. The total support requested far exceeds the currently available budget of €800 million, provided by the Innovation Fund. Kurt Vandenberghe,
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Topsoe Ammonia Technology to Boost Approtium's Hydrogen Production in South Korea
(Topsoe) -Topsoe has signed an engineering agreement with Approtium to convert low-carbon ammonia into hydrogen using its H2RETAKE™ technology. - Approtium plans to build an ammonia cracking plant to produce 75,000 metric tons of low-carbon hydrogen annually. - The plant
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA, DOE Announce $9.4M to Spur Development of Advanced Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda DEADLINE March 22, 2024
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy today released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $9.4 million for the development of advanced
February 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Have You Heard of Scope 3? It Offers Opportunity for Agriculture
by Heather Gieseke (Pinion/Drovers) You might have heard the term Scope 3 thrown around. It’s all the buzz lately in the world of sustainability. But what does it mean? A company’s emissions are broken down into Scopes 1, 2 and 3. This
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Braya Renewable Fuels Commences Commercial Operations
(Braya Renewable Fuels/PR Newswire) Commercial production at Braya's refinery operations in Come By Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, establishes Braya as one of the largest independently owned renewable fuel producers in the world -- Braya Renewable Fuels (Braya) is pleased to announce it has
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas Opportunities Short Course --- April 4-5, 2024 --- University Park, PA
Consider economic issues and constraints while exploring tools and strategies to transform potential into tangible projects. -- The recent surge of interest in renewable natural gas has given rise to new technologies, business strategies, and opportunities for farm-based production of biogas.
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Cyclum Renewables, LLC to Launch its First Renewable Truck Stop in Cooperation with FASTECH in Tulare, California
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Airbus and TotalEnergies Sign a Strategic Partnership in Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(TotalEnergies) Airbus and TotalEnergies have signed a strategic partnership to meet the challenges of aviation decarbonization with sustainable aviation fuel. In line with the objective of achieving net carbon neutrality of aviation by 2050, this partnership aims to contribute to the reduction
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Forum Puts Focus on Biotech for Sustainable Farming
(Bio.News) Encouraging farmers to use biotech and other climate tech to make agriculture more sustainable requires ensuring that their impact on climate is measured accurately and remunerated appropriately, said participants on the Feb. 15 opening day of the U.S. Department of
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Final Rule in Response to Request from States for Removal of Gasoline Volatility Waiver (E15)
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The Environmental Protection Agency is responding to requests from state governors to remove the 1-psi volatility waiver for gasoline-ethanol blends containing 10 percent ethanol in their states. The governors made their request pursuant to CAA section 211(h)(5),
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
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