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Back TO HOMEAmerican Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute (ACS GCI) Annual Scientific Meeting --- June 13-15, 2023 --- Long Beach, CA
Life cycle thinking is an important underlying principle in the successful implementation of green chemistry and engineering across chemistry enterprise. This approach allows chemists and engineers to think systematically about how the choices they make at one stage of the
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CALL FOR PAPERS, POSTERS: Recent Advances In Fermentation Technology (RAFT®14) --- November 5-9, 2022 — Bonita Springs, FL CHANGE TO ORLANDO, FL DEADLINE: October 19 and October 12, 2022
This is a special conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology -- RAFT®14 abstract submissions are open, and while the final deadline is October 12, submissions are being accepted on a rolling basis right now. Take a few
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Recent Advances in Fermentation Technology (RAFT) --- November 5-9, 2022 --- Bonita Springs, FL CHANGE to Orlando, FL
This is a special conference of the Society for Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology Already familiar with fermentation but looking to broaden your understanding of fermentation principles? RAFT®14 attendees can also register for this pre-meeting workshop on advanced fermentation concepts, especially industrial
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Green Impact Partners Announces Material Expansion of North American RNG Projects
(Green Impact Partners/Newsfile) Green Impact Partners (TSXV: GIP) ("GIP" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on three of its advanced renewable natural gas ("RNG") projects. "With the upcoming commissioning of our GreenGas Colorado facility, the expansion of our
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Like-for Like Comparisons of Future Fuels Key to Vessel Investment Decisions
(SEA-LNG) All alternative marine fuels share a common decarbonisation pathway--SEA-LNG has released a framework for comparing the emissions and cost implications of adopting future fuel pathways and urges the industry make like-for-like comparisons when discussing alternative marine fuels. The industry is
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden Administration Launches $500 Million Program to Transform Mines Into New Clean Energy Hubs
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Seeks Public Input on Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program for Clean Energy Projects That Will Help Revitalize Energy Communities and Create Good Paying Jobs -- The Biden Administration through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued a
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Jefferson City Fleet to Fuel up with Missouri-Made Biodiesel
(Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Soybeans is powering the state capital of Jefferson City with biodiesel. With more than 140,000 combined gallons used on-road in city fleets, Jefferson City Public Works plans to utilize Missouri-made, soybean-powered biodiesel to shift
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Embraer and Pratt & Whitney Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-Powered E195-E2 Aircraft
(Embraer) Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Boris Johnson Hits the Brakes on Biofuel as He Slashes Net-Zero Targets to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
(Daily Mail) ... The Prime Minister has done it by reducing the amount of biofuel produced in UK; Biofuel requires wheat and maize – land that Mr Johnson believes could be better used for food production to combat soaring prices
June 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive-Britain, Germany Push G7 for Halt to Biofuel Mandates to Tame Food Prices
by Sarah McFarlane (Reuters/Global Banking and Finance Review) Officials from some G7 countries, including Germany and Britain, will push for temporary waivers on biofuels mandates to combat soaring food prices when leaders from the group of wealthy nations meet on Sunday,
June 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Topsoe Technology to Reduce Customers' Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 12 Million Tonnes in 2022
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Topsoe) Topsoe’s technologies are set to reduce its customers’ greenhouse gas emissions by 12 million tonnes in 2022 alone. These reductions will not be one-offs but ongoing for the years to come. The key driver is Topsoe’s renewable fuels
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
In 30 Years, Your Summer Plane Flight May Be a Little More Expensive. It Could Also Be Carbon-Free.
by Elizabeth Weise (USA Today/Yahoo!) As millions of Americans hop on airplanes heading to favorite vacation spots, the industry is gearing for a bigger journey – one that will tackle removing the carbon emissions from those flights over the next 30
June 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Biogas Specialist WELTEC BIOPOWER and Enscope Bundle Competencies in Australia
(WELTEC BIOPOWER/Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association) Tapping the Great Potential for the Development of Green Energy Down Under -- In May 2022, WELTEC BIOPOWER, the world‘s leading specialist in the establishment and operation of biogas and biomethane plants, signed a cooperation agreement
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Vision 2050: Aligning Aviation with the Paris Agreement
by Brandon Graver, Sola Zheng, Dan Rutherford, Jayant Mukhodpadhaya, Erik Pronk (International Council on Clean Transportation) Airlines and governments have committed to achieving net-zero emissions from aviation by mid-century. In this report, we develop a roadmap to evaluate the emission impacts
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Japan Airlines Enters into New Fuel Sales Agreement with Gevo for 5.3 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year over Five Years
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL). The Agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 5.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five
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GOP Directs Culture War Fury toward Green Investing Trend
by Sam Metz (AP News) Republicans are coming out swinging against Wall Street’s growing efforts to consider factors like long-term environmental risk in investment decisions, the latest indication that the GOP is willing to damage its relationship with big business to
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Study Finds Future-Fuel Demand for Shipping Industry Equal to Entire Current Global Production of Renewables
(Green Car Congress) Huge and immediate need for renewable-based fuels in shipping represents opportunity for investors, according to ‘Fuelling the Fourth Propulsion Revolution’ report released today (My 20, 2022). Investment in green infrastructure key, as shipping will carry more than
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
In a Collaboration with GoogleCloud, Gevo to Measure and Verify the Carbon Intensity of Biofuels Across the Supply Chain Utilizing Verity Tracking
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Partnership expects to enable users to track and verify emissions using datasets and analytics tools from Google Cloud -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today announced that it has entered into a partner agreement with Google Cloud to measure and
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Bombardier Studying Blended Wing Business Jets
by Russ Niles (AvWeb) Bombardier revealed earlier this week it’s been studying the use of a blended wing design for future business jets. At EBACE in Geneva the company said it’s been testing a small-scale model of what its next aircraft
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Teaching Material on SAF Launched in Teacher Training in Brazil
(International PtX Hub) Between May 1st and 6th, 2022, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, took place the Train of Trainers Course “Alternative Fuels for Aviation in Brazil”. The event arises from the partnership between the Brazilian Ministry of
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RFA Calls on EPA to Remove Controversial Studies from Peer Reviewed Congressional Process
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, a recent, highly publicized report led by Tyler Lark of the University of Wisconsin attacking the Renewable Fuel Standard is “more problematic than what we initially evaluated to be the case,” according to a new review
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: RFA Calls on EPA to Reject Searchinger, Five Other Candidates From RFS Report Review
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The EPA has put forward a list of 20 possible candidates to peer review the agency's upcoming triennial report to Congress on the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the Renewable Fuels Association objected to six of
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FIERN President Highlights Role of Industry during RBQAV Congress
( Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN) (Google translation)) The president of the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN), Amaro Sales de Araújo, participated in the opening of
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden Administration Launches $3.5 Billion Program to Capture Carbon Pollution from the Air
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effort to Establish Regional Direct Air Capture Hubs for Large-Scale CO2 Removal -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a Notice of Intent (NOI) to fund the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Tallgrass to Capture and Sequester CO2 Emissions from ADM Complex
(Tallgrass/Carbon Capture Magazine) Tallgrass announced it has entered into an agreement with ADM that would pave the way for Tallgrass to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from ADM’s corn-processing complex in Columbus, Neb., and transport it to Tallgrass’ Eastern Wyoming Sequestration Hub
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Urge Changes to RFS Rule to Boost Aviation Fuel
(Inside EPA) Biofuels producers, airlines and others are urging changes to EPA’s proposed renewable fuel standard (RFS) rules to provide more flexibility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that is the cornerstone of a Biden administration strategy to reduce carbon
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Oil Refineries Continue Attacks on the RFS While Enjoying Record Profit Margins
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) If you watched the Sunday morning talk shows last weekend, you might have noticed a new advertisement (paid for by oil refiners) that attacks the Renewable Fuel Standard. The ad notes that consumers are paying record-high
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $2.3 Billion Investment to Cut U.S. Carbon Pollution
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Launches $2.25B Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Effort to Increase CO2 Storage Sites, Provides Additional $91M to Advance Carbon Management Approaches, Building Next Generation Industries -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today (May 5, 2022) announced
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Our Best Chance to Avert a Catastrophic Climate Crisis
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) At the COP26 summit in Scotland in November 2021, the world’s leading climate scientists agreed that the #1 priority — the only measure to avert a catastrophic and irreversible climate crisis — is to immediately
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Plug Power and Olin Corporation Partner to Produce Green Hydrogen in 15 Ton per Cay Plant to Serve North America
(Plug Powwer) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Olin Corporation (NYSE: OLN), a leading vertically integrated chlor alkali producer and marketer, announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
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Federal Support of Alternative Energy Is Crucial for Renewables
by Ron MacDonald (Zinc8 Energy Solutions/Biofuels Digest) ... While the U.S. Congress funds billions in grants to chipmakers including goliaths such as Micron and Samsung, many emerging alternative energy companies – who don’t have billions in the bank like the chipmakers
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: Transport Energy & the GHG Marginal Cost Abatement Curve
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) • Marginal Cost Abatement: EVs and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are no surprise, but how about pyrolysis with carbon capture? Biogas Moves Up the Priority List in the EU: The war in Ukraine
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
IVECO Together with Eni for the Sustainable Mobility of Commercial Vehicles
(Iveco Group/Globe Newswire) IVECO, a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (MI: IVG) and a pioneer in commercial vehicles with alternative propulsion, and Eni announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI). The two companies will bring together their
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£5m Fund Launched to Develop Carbon Dioxide Utilisation Technology
(Scottish Enterprise) A new fund to help develop the emerging CO2 utilisation technology has been launched. The CO2 Utilisation Challenge Fund will help businesses and organisations develop and commercialise the technology, which involves harnessing and converting CO2 – the biggest
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Will Indonesia's Ban on Palm Oil Exports Derail Renewable Diesel Growth in the U.S.?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Soybean oil prices hit nearly limit up in overnight trading after Indonesia announced it will effectively ban palm oil exports as of April 28 due to soaring domestic prices. While no timeline was given on the announced export
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Domestic Chemical Regulation and Achieving Circularity --- May 18, 2022 --- ONLINE
A circular economy requires new thinking about what products we make, from which materials we make them, and where products go at the end of their useful life. An important but often overlooked aspect of new product development is an
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
INERATEC Joins Forces with Synhelion: Climate Pioneers Cooperate to Produce Solar Fuels
(INERATEC) Climate tech companies Synhelion and INERATEC have joined forces to decarbonize the transportation sector and help it achieve its ambitious net-zero target. By combining their complementing technologies, the climate pioneers can scale their respective clean technologies, paving the way for
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives the Future of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), “green” marine fuels and higher blends of biodiesel in home heating in the eastern U.S. Here are
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels, Monomers, Carbon Sourcing: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Axens
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s a difference between renewable carbon and circular carbon, as noted in this illuminating ABLC slide guide from Axens. How does their circular carbon tech work? Who are they partnering with? How are they accelerating
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
NORA Rolls out New Technical Resource Center for Technicians of Liquid-Fuel Heating Systems
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) As technology changes and in-field challenges continue to occur, the National Oilheat Research Alliance has developed a technical resource center to assist critical-service professionals in the field. This online resource provides service professionals accurate
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Shipping Eyes Biofuels on Route to Decarbonisation, Shares Infineum Expert
by Rob Ashton (Manifold Times) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping under its pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL). Rob Ashton, Infineum Marine Fuel Additive Market Manager, explores the actions IMO has taken, the
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Singapore: MPA Maritime Decarbonisation Blueprint Sets Target for Bunkering Sector
(Manifold Times) The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will commit additional funds of at least $300 million to help the local maritime sector move more decisively on decarbonisation over the next 10 years. The organisation on Wednesday (9 March) introduced
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Six Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies for a Sustainable Chemical and Fuel Production Nominated for the Innovation Award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”
(nova-Institute) Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Innovations of the Year 2022: A lot of technologies are in place and in development to face the challenges of a sustainable chemicals and fuels production based on the utilisation of captured CO2 from industrial off-gases
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
4 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Companies Leading the Way to Net-Zero Flying
by Martina Gini (Earth.org) ... Over 370,000 flights have taken to the skies using SAF since 2016 and it is estimated that implementing this fuel could contribute nearly 65% to the reduction in emissions needed to reach the net-zero target in the next
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Regan Thanks Ag Community, Releases Topics for FRRCC Evaluation
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on March 22 issued a statement in support of National Agriculture Day thanking farmers for their work to produce food, feed, fuel and fiber. Regan also discussed the importance of the
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
IEEFA: Solar Recharging of Electric Vehicles Is a Far More Efficient Use of Land than Ethanol Crops for Blended Fuel in India
(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis) War in Ukraine threatens global grain supply as well as oil, making India’s wise use of arable land an imperative -- India’s 2025 target for 20% ethanol blending in petrol requires large increases in ethanol
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 126.45 Bn by 2030
(Precedence Research/Intrado/Globe Neswire) According to Precedence Research, the global liquid biofuels market is predicted to surpass around US$ 126.45 billion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period 2021 to 2030. -- The liquid biofuels market size was
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Will the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard Be a Victim of Its Own Success?
by Roxby Hartley (EcoEngineers) California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (CA-LCFS) continues to be the largest regional carbon credit market. It’s been successful in driving carbon reduction across the state. CA-LCFS credit prices hovered around $200 per metric ton (MT) of CO2e
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
oneworld® Alliance Members Plan to Purchase Up to 200 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year from Gevo
(Gevo) oneworld® Alliance, a network of world-class airlines, and Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that certain oneworld members plan to purchase up to 200 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) from Gevo (the “ oneworld Alliance SAF Purchase Goal”).
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Team Ethanol on a Marathon
by Leticia Phillips (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, UNICA/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With most predicting a future dominated by electric vehicles, the biofuel industry will live or die by its ability to maintain a sustainable business model that can win over the
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Research and Development for the Fuels and Chemicals of Tomorrow
(Bergeson & Campbell) On March 16, 2022, the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Energy held a hearing on “Bioenergy Research and Development for the Fuels and Chemicals of Tomorrow.” According to the hearing charter, the purpose of the hearing
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EAGLE Stakeholders Convene First Meeting, Seek Solution to Leaded Fuel
by Walker Jaroch (Aviation Pros) The Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative held its first meeting this week, discussing the challenges around and needs of removing lead from general aviation fuel over a two day event. ... The two-day event was
March 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Seanergy and NYK Line Announce Successful Completion of Biofuel Trials on a Capesize Vessel
(Seanergy/Globe Newswire) Seanergy’s Biofuel Testing Program commenced in August 2021 and to-date Biofuel has been successfully tested on a number of its Capesize Vessels -- Seanergy Maritime Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: SHIP) announced today that it has successfully completed marine biofuel trials
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives The Future Of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (Farm Journal AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), “green” marine fuels and higher blends of biodiesel in home heating in the eastern U.S.
March 16, 2022 Read Full Article
USA BioEnergy Announces Completion of Forest2Market Study Affirming Availability of Wood Waste for Renewable Fuels Production
(USA BioEnergy) USA BioEnergy Announces Completion of Forest2Market Study Affirming Availability of Wood Waste for Renewable Fuels Production -- Forest2Market Confirms Abundant Biomass Supply for New Advanced Biorefinery -- USA BioEnergy commissioned Forest2Market to conduct an extensive feedstock study, on behalf of
March 12, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Selection of 11 Organizations to Receive $2 Million to Help Tackle the Climate Crisis Through Food Diversion
(Environmental Protection Agency) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the selection of 11 organizations expected to receive a total of approximately $2 million in funding to divert food waste from landfills by expanding anaerobic digester capacity nationwide. Anaerobic digestion (AD) is a process
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Submits RVO Comments to Debunk Anti-ethanol Study
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Yesterday, Growth Energy submitted supplemental comments to the U.S. EPA responding to erroneous comments from others on the environmental, economic, and compliance impacts of EPA’s proposed 2020, 2021, and 2022 renewable volume obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Proposed Rule and Related Materials for Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards
(Environmental Protection Agency) On March 3, 2022, EPA Administrator Regan signed a proposed rule that would set new, more stringent standards to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year (MY) 2027. The proposed standards would significantly reduce
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Summer Institute for Climate Change Education --- July 18-22, 2022 --- ONLINE; two free presentations
Join us for a three-day conference on climate change education built by educators and climate change professionals from across North America! Gain the skills, tools, and resources to teach climate change in all subject areas. “Finding our Collective Strength” This energizing experience
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Delegations From Latin America, Mexico Visit U.S., Attend Ethanol Events
(U.S. Grains Council/GrainNet) As part of ongoing market development efforts in Chile, Guatemala, and Mexico, and to increase ethanol use in Colombia, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC)hosted a delegation comprised of key government and industry representatives last week. The group attended the National Ethanol Conference (NEC) in New Orleans before visiting the Denver area
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. EPA Collaborative Research Program to Support New Chemicals Review --- April 20-21, 2022 --- ONLINE
EPA is launching an effort to modernize its process for evaluating new chemicals and bring innovative science to the review of new chemicals before they can enter the marketplace. The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) is proposing to
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy, EPA Reach Settlement on Deadline for Issuing 2021, 2022 RVO
(Growth Energy) Following settlement discussions with Growth Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will file a notice in the Federal Register tomorrow seeking comment on a proposed judicial consent decree that would require EPA to finalize the 2021 and 2022 Renewable Volume
February 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany: ADAC’s New Ecotest Shows NGVs Are Greener than EVs
(NGVA Europe/ADAC) In its ‘Ecotest 2021’, the German ‘Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e.V.’ (ADAC) yet again confirmed CNG vehicles as the most environmental friendly. Out of the 112 vehicles that the automotive club tested, the CNG-powered Seat Leon TG and VW Golf
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Commission Aims to Decarbonise Transport by Equally Taxing Fossil and Crop-Based Biofuels
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) Decarbonising Europe’s transport has always been a tough equation for EU policymakers. However, the puzzle is expected to become even more complex as the European Commission is considering taxing fossil fuels and crop-based biofuels at the same
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy to White House: “Maximize Biofuels to Ease the Pain at the Pump”
(Growth Energy) Yesterday, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor sent a letter to President Biden, urging him to turn to higher biofuel blends to combat high gas prices. At a February 4th press conference, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the administration
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Garbage Changing the Game? How Municipal Waste Is Becoming a Bioenergy Champion
by Michelle Goff (Idaho National Laboratory) As our global need for sustainable fuel grows, bioenergy is one resource that holds the key to unlocking a cleaner, more renewable energy future. Idaho National Laboratory (INL) bioenergy researcher Rebecca Brown is leading new research that supports
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Supports EPA Proposal to Deny Small Refinery Exemption Petitions
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today expressed strong support for the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to deny 65 pending small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions, noting that such an action would “restore confidence” in the Renewable Fuel Standard program. EPA’s proposal also would
February 08, 2022 Read Full Article
RFA Supports EPA’s Proposed 2022 RFS Volumes, Urges Agency to Abandon Retroactive Cut to 2020 Volume
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today (February 4, 2022) to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Renewable Fuels Association expressed strong support for the agency’s proposed 2022 renewable volume obligations (RVO) while opposing the proposed retroactive reduction of the previously finalized
February 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Forget the Hype. Invest in Technology that Makes Sense
by Daniela Castim (Bio Market Insights) Rob van der Meij, Partner at Capricorn Partners sat down with Kathryn Sheridan from Sustainability Consult to share his insider perspective from the world of biotech financing. ... It worries me when it’s coming from investors
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Can Carbon Credits for Improving Forests Help Save Them -- and Us -- from Climate Change?
by Natasha Lomas (Tech Crunch) ... One example of dubious carbon offsetting involves existing woodlands being repurposed for carbon credits in a way that artificially inflates the claimed credit -- such as by claiming a forest was going to be cut down
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Extension of Compliance and Attest Engagement Reporting Deadlines
(Environmental Protection Agency) Final rule. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing modifications of certain compliance dates under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. First, EPA is extending the RFS compliance reporting deadline and the associated attest engagement reporting deadline
January 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coaltion Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 6-8, 2022 --- Washington, DC/Gaylords, MD Includes Links to Presentations
The conference will focus on promoting Industrial Biotechnology throughout this two-day conference and exhibition. To kick off the event there will be a reception on Sunday evening, November 6, 2022 from 5:30 -7:00 p.m., included in the registration of the
January 25, 2022 Read Full Article
French Fry Oil-Powered Fast Charger Makes It Possible For EVs to Cross Australia's Vast Emptiness
by Erin Marquis (Jalopnik) ... A retired engineer partnered with Polestar to solve the problem of getting EVs through one of the most wild, empty places in Australia using old “chip” frying oil. Jon Edwards (no, not that one) is a former
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Top EU Regulator Urges ‘Ban’ on Crypto Mining that He Claims Is Sucking up Renewable Energy
by Barbara Kollmeyer (Market Watch) The European Union urgently needs to ban a form of cryptocurrency mining that is relying heavily on renewable energy, and poses a threat to climate-change goals, a top regional regulator said Wednesday. “The solution is to ban
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
FTI, Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy Install Wind Turbine at WPE Ethanol Plant
(EnTech Solutions) First in a Series of Projects to Reach Carbon Neutrality -- Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), Juhl Energy, GE Renewable Energy and Western Plains Energy (WPE) have partnered to install a wind turbine to power the WPE ethanol plant in Oakley, Kansas, with on-site, clean, renewable
January 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Traders Bet That Oil at $100 Is a Question of When, Not If
by Andrew Janes and Serene Cheong (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) ... Global benchmark Brent crude has jumped 25% to around $88 a barrel since the end of November. Some in the market now think it’s now a question of when -- not if --
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Animal, Vegetable or Mineral (Oil)? Exploring the Potential Impacts of New Renewable Diesel Capacity on Oil and Fat Markets in the United States
by Chris Malins and Cato Sandford (International Council on Clean Transportation) This report provides an overview of the U.S. renewable diesel market and explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased renewable diesel capacity. The United States currently supports renewable diesel
January 19, 2022 Read Full Article
$2.5M for Food-Chain Microbiome Research Could Impact Agriculture, Biofuel Systems
by Marc Arakaki (University of Hawai'i News) World-renowned microbiome research at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa received a major boost by the National Science Foundation. The five-year, $2,499,432 grant will support new research led by School of Life Sciences Professor Anthony Amend and his team to study how microbiomes
January 18, 2022 Read Full Article
AlgaePrize Competition DEADLINE: March 2, 2022
(U.S. Department of Energy)Launched in January 2022, the AlgaePrize is a new competition from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) that encourages students to pursue innovative ideas for the development, design,
January 17, 2022 Read Full Article
VW Looks to New Types of Fuel to Cut Emission Levels in Europe
by Irma Venter (Creamer Media's Engineering News) ... As a further alternative, however, the German car maker is now also approving models with the latest-generation four-cylinder diesel engines for use with paraffinic fuels, as it works to also continue developing its existing range of combustion engines. This
January 17, 2022 Read Full Article
White House Will Recruit Rural Land for New Clean Energy Projects, Could It Create Too Much Competition for Land?
by Tyne Morgan (Farm Journal AgWeb) The Biden Administration is ramping up its efforts to deploy clean energy infrastructure across the country. The White House announced this week plans to utilize public lands and rural America for wind, solar and other clean energy
January 14, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Leaded Fuel Endangerment Finding
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) In a long-anticipated move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today (Jan. 12) that it “will take the necessary steps to regulate lead pollution from aircrafts (sic).” Those steps start with proposing an “endangerment finding” on leaded
January 13, 2022 Read Full Article
How Bio-Waste Could Fuel Your Next Flight
by Pramod Chaudhari, Amol Nisal, Sandip Bhadkamkar and Sonum Gayatri Malhotra (Praj Industries Ltd/Clean Skies India/World Economic Forum) - The aviation industry has committed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will play a major role
January 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Off-Season 'Cover' Crops Expand as U.S. Growers Eye Low-Carbon Future
by Karl Plume (Reuters) ... The purpose of cover crops is to restore soil, reduce erosion and to pull climate-warming carbon from the atmosphere through photosynthesis. The carbon trapped in roots and other plant matter left in the soil is measured
January 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Nominations Open: The 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022 DEADLINE: January 27, 2022
The Digest is announcing the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022. Nominate projects here Eligibility. Any advanced bioeconomy project at pilot, demonstration or commercial scale is eligible for the Hot 50.
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
DOE Establishes New Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(U.S. Department of Energy) DOE Will Oversee $20 Billion Federal Investment to Stand Up Clean Energy Projects Across the U.S. to Reach President Biden’s Net-Zero Goals -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the establishment of the Office of Clean Energy
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Green and Clean: New Eco-friendly and Sustainable Algae-Based Way to Fight Water Pollution
(Shoolini University) To purify urban wastewater for reuse, researchers develop a new algae-based bioremediation method -- ... Recently, based on the fascinating potential of algae to remove a large number of chemical pollutants and various bacteria from water, scientists have
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Do We Want All of These Electric Car Mines? If EVs Are Supposed to Be a Social Good, How Do We Deal with Them Needing Mines Nobody Wants?
by Raphael Orlove (Jalopnik) ... 1st Gear: Here’s Another Fun ‘Wait Do We Actually Want These Lithium Mines’ Article -- Every day I feel like there’s a new article about lithium mining coming home. Just the other day, Bloomberg was wringing its
December 22, 2021 Read Full Article
VW Officially Approves Using Paraffinic Fuels in Latest-Generation Diesel Engines
(Volkswagen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40 percent by the year 2030. The company is therefore increasingly focusing on fully and partially electric vehicles. As a further alternative, Volkswagen is
December 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Agriculture Equipment Industry Faces Global Challenges by Advancing Technology and Practices that Boost Productivity while Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) America’s farms are greener and more productive than before while exploring new fuels and technologies for the future -- The global agriculture engine and equipment industry is rapidly evolving to face numerous challenges including feeding a growing population,
December 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Bioheat Fuel: The Key to Gaining and Maintaining Market Share
by Charlie Uglietto (Cubby Oil & Energy/Mechanical Hub) ... There are better alternatives than electrification, and the best option we have available right now, at least for homes with an existing oil boiler, is Bioheat® fuel. Bioheat is a liquid fuel
December 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Why Very Good Is Better than Perfect
(Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel is the primary power source for over 90 percent of the nation’s transit bus fleet because of its energy efficiency, reliability, durability and performance, as well as overall economical ownership and operation -- ... And in Missouri,
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Report: E15 Ready to Fuel 98 Percent of U.S. Miles Traveled
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest association of biofuel producers and supporters, released a new report showcasing nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) among vehicles on the road today. The report was prepared by Air Improvement Resource, Inc. (AIR), a leading
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Scale For ClimateTech Adds 17 Emerging Startups to Its Manufacturing Accelerator
(Scale for ClimateTech/Globe Newswire) Unique company support fast tracks the commercialization of breakthrough technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change -- Scale For ClimateTech announced today that 18 emerging startup teams are joining the fourth cohort of its program
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Swift Fuels Expands UL94 Distribution to Several California Airports
by Dan Pimentel (Flying Magazine) Swift also celebrates its sixth anniversary selling UL94 nationwide. -- At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Swift Fuels announced the expansion of its high-performance UL94 Unleaded Avgas product into the US Pacific Coast corridor. The expansion will provide dozens of
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuel Producer Program Applications Open DEADLIINE: February 11, 2022
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) This program authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make payments to U.S.-based producers of advanced, cellulosic, or conventional biofuel, biomass-based diesel, or renewable fuel to offset unexpected market losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. NOTE: For the
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Heritage ‘Narrowboat’ Craft Powered by Renewable Diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) U.K.-based hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) provider Crown Oil recently announced it has joined forces with Jonathon Mosse, a member of the Inland Waterways Association’s Sustainable Boating Group, to trial HVO in an inland craft’s
December 09, 2021 Read Full Article
President Biden’s December 8 Visit to Kansas City Missouri: Perspectives on Infrastructure, Transit Buses, Fuels and Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... The President’s policy, which has a strong focus on electrification, should recognize the decarbonization potential from all fuels and strategies, particularly advanced renewable biobased diesel fuels. Missouri has 10 facilities that produce biodiesel, including the third-largest biodiesel production
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Growth Energy: EPA Proposal a Mixed Bag for Biofuels Industry: Proposal Shows Strong Movement on SREs and 2022 RVOs but Illegally Rolls Back 2020 RVOs Public Comments DEADLINE: February 4, 2022
(Growth Energy) Today (December 7, 2021), Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor offered a mixed review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rulemaking regarding domestic biofuels blending requirements under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The agency’s proposed Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs)
December 08, 2021 Read Full Article
MCPS Plans for First-Ever Youth Climate Summit in 2022 --- March 5, 2022 --- Shady Grove, MD
by Ona Olisa (My Green Montgomery) Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to hold its first-ever Youth Climate Summit in March 2022. The idea for this summit developed after MCPS recognized increased student interest in climate action. Using a portion of a
December 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Oregon Finalizes E15 Rule, to Take Effect in January
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor applauded the State of Oregon for finalizing its rule to allow the sale of a fifteen percent ethanol blend (E15) throughout the state. The rule will take effect in January 2022. “Access to higher blends of renewable fuels is
December 03, 2021 Read Full Article
New Technique Improves Conversion of Carbon Dioxide Into Liquid Fuels
(Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) A copper surface coated with layered thin films helps to create useful chemicals from a polluting greenhouse gas -- Carbon dioxide (CO2), a product of burning fossil fuels and the most prevalent greenhouse gas, has the potential to
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Viking Energy Signs Agreement to Acquire Renewable Diesel Facility
(Viking Energy Group, Inc./Globe Newswire) Facility Designed to Produce ~ 43,000,000 Gallons/yr. of Renewable Diesel -- Viking Energy Group, Inc. (OTCQB: VKING) (“Viking” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that on Nov. 18, 2021 it entered into a Membership Interest Purchase
December 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Celebrate United Airlines’ First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(U.S. Department of Energy) The first United Airlines passenger flight to fly using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will depart today from Chicago O’Hare International Airport at 1 p.m. ET and will arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 4
December 01, 2021 Read Full Article
The Problem with Plastics and Fuel Decarbonization Policies: Could Nonbiodegradable Plastics Be Better for the Environment in the Short Term than Biodegradable Plastics?
by Shashi Menon (EcoEngineers) ... The latter material eventually emits carbon — contributing to higher levels of greenhouse gases (or GHGs) in the atmosphere — whereas nonbiodegradable plastics can sequester carbon for longer periods of time. Is this actually true? And
December 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Pratt & Whitney and Embraer Partner on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight Demonstration Program
(Pratt & Whitney/Public Now) Pratt & Whitney today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer to collaborate on studies of 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Technical teams from the two companies will engage to define an
December 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Report: Roadmap for SAF Development in Ethiopia
(RSB) To explore and advance Ethiopia’s capacity to produce biofuels for use as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), RSB initiated the development of a 10-year SAF Roadmap for the country – with a report detailing a roadmap for SAF development in the
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Making America’s Farms Greener and More Productive with Advancements in Farming Technology --- December 16, 2021 --- ONLINE
While much attention is directed at reducing greenhouse gas and other emissions from highway vehicles, there are considerable developments taking place that are boosting productivity and yields while reducing carbon and other emissions in the agricultural sector. Join the leaders in
November 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Making Air Travel More Sustainable with Soy-Fuel Innovations
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) ... One approach to making soy jet fuel relies on the use of a precious metal called ruthenium to catalyze reactions that chemically modify the structure and properties of the oil's unsaturated fatty acids. The problem with
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Biofuels Now Make up a Third of California Diesel Supply
(BloombergNEF) ... Renewable-diesel supply is surging in California, posting records for three straight quarters through June. The state is a magnet for clean fuels thanks to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard program, which awards valuable credits for products sold there. Renewable
November 19, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. Oil Refiners Bet the Farm Biden Will Back Them on Biofuels
by Jarrett Renshaw, Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. merchant oil refiners like Monroe Energy and PBF Energy Inc are playing chicken with the White House, taking moves in the biofuels credit market that could force them to close plants and fire
November 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Emphasizes to USDA Importance of Biofuels and Agriculture to Meeting Climate Goals
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor released the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s long-term strategy to achieve net-zero emissions and participation at the COP26 summit in Glasgow: “Growth Energy stands with leaders at the U.N. climate conference working to accelerate
November 08, 2021 Read Full Article
On Announces CleanCloud™ - Turning Carbon Emissions into Running Shoes in Cooperation with LanzaTech and Borealis
(On, Inc./CISION) Swiss sports brand On leads supply chain coalition to reshape carbon waste into running shoes -- Main Facts: - On announces CleanCloud™ - a sustainability initiative using carbon emissions to create foam for running shoes. - On is moving away from petroleum-based
November 05, 2021 Read Full Article
SfL Commends BBBA’s Acknowledgement of Ag Leadership in Environmental Stewardship
(Solutions from the Land) Solutions from the Land applauds the inclusion of much needed agricultural climate action investments in the $1.75-trillion Build Back Better Act (BBBA) spending and tax framework introduced Thursday that would increase investments in climate smart agriculture
October 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Dollars in the Dirt: Big Ag Pays Farmers for Control of their Soil-Bound Carbon
by Rod Nickel and Karl Plume (Reuters) The biggest global agriculture companies are competing on a new front: enticing farmers to join programs that keep atmosphere-warming carbon dioxide in the soil. Fertilizer producers Nutrien Ltd (NTR.TO) and Yara (YAR.OL), agribusiness giant Cargill Inc (CARG.UL), and
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce Just Flew a Boeing 747 Jumbo Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Rachel Cormack (Robb Report) The 747's Trent 1000 turbofan engine ran solely on unblended biofuel that reduces carbon emissions by 80%. -- The world may be one step closer to cleaner air travel thanks to Rolls-Royce. The company has just completed a
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Royal Van Wijhe Verf Joins GoodShipping to Decarbonise Its Ocean Frieght
(Royal Vn Wijhe Verf) Royal Van Wijhe Verf, a global supplier of coatings and colourants, joins forces with the world-first sustainable cargo initiative GoodShipping to decarbonise the company’s ocean freight of all incoming raw materials through the application of sustainable marine biofuel. Royal
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
A Biodiesel Boom (and Conundrum)
by Dan Charles and Marie Godoy (NPR) There's a biodiesel boom happening! It's fueled by incentives and policies intended to cut greenhouse emissions, and is motivating some oil companies like World Energy in Paramount, California to convert their refineries to
October 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Overcoming Funding Barriers to Meet Immediate Fleet Sustainability Goals
(Advanced Clean Tech News/Trillium) The heavy‑duty freight transportation system in the United States is at a tipping point. To meet increasingly ambitious sustainability goals and quickly approaching regulatory deadlines, fleets are turning to the cleanest‑available heavy-duty vehicle technologies and fuels. But
October 18, 2021 Read Full Article
SAF – Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo Agree on Exclusive Partnership to Promote CO2-Neutral Power-to-liquid Fuel
(Kuehne+Nagel) SAF – Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo agree on exclusive partnership to promote CO2-neutral power-to-liquid fuel. -- Kuehne+Nagel and Lufthansa Cargo have agreed on an exclusive partnership for the promotion and use of synthetic crude oil from NGO atmosfair based in Berlin.
October 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Skyservice™ Is First Full Service Business Aviation Provider in Canada to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Private Aircraft Clients
(Skyservice) AirSprint is the company’s first customer to operate with SAF fuel -- As part of its commitment to environmentally responsible operations in the air and at its facilities, Skyservice Business Aviation (Skyservice™), Canada’s leader in business aviation, is pleased
October 11, 2021 Read Full Article
21st DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol --- October 25-26, 2021 --- São Paulo, Brazil and live broadcast
21st DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol happens for the first time in hybrid format -- Event takes place on October 25th and 26th for restricted number of participants at the Hotel Grand Hyatt, in São Paulo, and live broadcast The
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Unifeeder Supplied with GoodFuels’ Biofuel to Boost Decarbonization
(Unifeeder) Start of a new partnership will enable the largest feeder and shortsea operator in Europe to immediately decarbonize its seaborne operations -- Sustainable biofuels pioneer GoodFuels and the international feeder and shortsea company Unifeeder have together succeeded in completing their first bunkering
October 07, 2021 Read Full Article
Fuels Institute, HBW Resources Launch ESG Integrity Platform
(NACS) The online program helps businesses simplify credible ESG reporting. -- The Fuels Institute and HBW Resources today announced the launch of ESG Integrity, a software service that provides businesses with a simplified, cost-effective way to report their Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance, backed
October 06, 2021 Read Full Article
Auto Industry Commits to All-Electric, but Hybrids Make Powerful Interim Case; Report
by Neil Winton (Forbes) As politicians declare their love for clean electric cars and fall over themselves to be the first to ban the sale of allegedly dirty, climate threatening new fossil-fuel powered ones, a report from Emissions Analytics suggests hybrids could
October 05, 2021 Read Full Article
JetBlue Accelerates Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) With Plans for the Largest-Ever Supply of SAF in New York Airports for a Commercial Airline
(JetBlue) -- JetBlue to Outpace Industry in SAF Usage Based on Percentage of Total Fuel (a), Doubling Its Prior Commitment with SG Preston and On Pace to Achieve 10 Percent SAF Usage Years Ahead of Its Original Target -- Sustainability Commitment Goes
September 30, 2021 Read Full Article
World Bio Market Meetup --- December 1-2, 2021 --- ONLINE
A market-facing service connecting bio innovators, upstream and downstream partners, investors, and consumer brands via a programme of pre-scheduled meetings, closed-door industry conversations, and exclusive on-demand content. What is it? World Bio Market Meetup is the meeting service for the entire bioeconomy.
September 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Sustainable Materials and Renewable Chemicals --- September 30, 2021 --- ONLINE
We delve into the technologies emerging out of the labs at Praj Industries, ranked #1 as a Top Place to Work by Digest readers in our last poll, and #2 in the world in the Hot 50. Clearly, a company
September 24, 2021 Read Full Article
Praj — Renewable Chemicals & Biomaterials --- September 30, 2021 --- ONLINE
On Digest Webinars, we have two of the biggest stories of the year. Sustainable materials and renewable chemicals. We delve into the technologies emerging out of the labs at Praj Industries, ranked #1 as a Top Place to Work by Digest
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
100 Groups Demand Biden Cut Airplane Climate Pollution
(Common Dreams/Center for Biological Diversity) Coalition blasts EPA delays on replacing do-nothing Trump rule. ---One hundred environmental, community and public-health groups called on the Biden administration today to set strong standards to cut airplane pollution and avoid industry-promoted biofuel greenwashing. As today’s letter notes, the
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Clean Skies for Tomorrow Leaders: 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2030
(World Economic Forum) 60 companies are accelerating the supply and use of sustainable aviation fuel to reach 10% of global jet aviation fuel supply by 2030; Carbon-free energy is in sight in some sectors but progress on abating carbon emissions
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
Plug Power to Build Largest Green Hydrogen Production Facility on the West Coast
(Plug Power) The Fresno County plant will produce 30 metric tons of liquid green hydrogen per day -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, is expanding its green hydrogen ecosystem
September 22, 2021 Read Full Article
Optimizing Advanced Fuel Production: Utilizing Industrial Hemp Biomass for High Throughput Biofuel Production in Maryland
by Robert Kozak (Atlantic Biomass/Advanced Biofuels USA) This is a presentation that was part of a seminar program at Hood College for the students, faculty, and friends of their biology department. It focuses on new directions in advanced biofuel research. These
September 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Tufton and GoodFuels Successfully Complete Biofuel Voyage to Accelerate Sustainability in Shipping
(GoodFuels) Tufton’s partnership with GoodFuels reduces the environmental impact of its operations and advances the decarbonisation of shipping. ROTTERDAM – 21 September 2021: As part of its long-term sustainability strategy, Tufton completed a successful voyage with the use of 100% sustainable marine
September 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Air bp Offers RSB Certified Book and Claim Solution for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) It’s another exciting day for sustainable aviation fuel with Air bp offering a book and claim solution, certified by RSB, to allow customers to access SAF carbon reductions without being physically connected to the supply
September 20, 2021 Read Full Article
Salk Plant Researchers Launch Collaboration to Breed Carbon-Capturing Sorghum
(Salk Institute) Salk will team up with experts at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to study the genetics of sorghum -- Researchers at the Salk Institute’s Harnessing Plants Initiative (HPI) have established a five-year, $6.2 million collaboration with Nadia Shakoor, principal investigator
September 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture and Storage Gains Wide Industry Support in Houston
(PR Newswire) - Eleven companies support large-scale deployment of carbon capture and storage to help decarbonize industrial facilities; discussions ongoing with others; - Collective efforts could capture and store approximately 50 million metric tons of CO2 per year by 2030; 100 million
September 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Turning Carbon into Solar Fuel – Closing the Loop on CO2 Emissions
by Scarlett Evans (Bio Market Insights) ... Finding technologies to curb our carbon is essential, and attention is turning to projects that make carbon cutting a priority. One such project is that of Swinburne University of Technology’s Associate professor Tianyi Ma, who
September 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Decarbonization Dialogue
(Keystone Policy Center) The Decarbonization Dialogue, led by Keystone Policy Center and Great Plains Institute, convened experts from different sectors to develop recommendations for near-term federal policies to drive economy-wide and equitable decarbonization. The recommendations were developed by stakeholders with
September 10, 2021 Read Full Article
AEO2022 Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels 2nd Working Group --- September 29, 2021 --- ONLINE
U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels 2nd Working Group Meeting. During this meeting, we will discuss preliminary results for the upcoming AEO2022. Please note that any information shared at the meeting is
September 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Schumer, Pelosi to Support Homegrown Renewable Fuels in Reconciliation Package
(Office of Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representatives Cindy Axne (D-IA), Angie Craig (D-MN), Cheri Bustos (D-IL), and Mark Pocan (D-WI) sent a letter
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Grant Invests over €250K in R&D to Support Drive for Biofuel to Heat Irish Homes
(Laois News/Grant Engineering) Grant Engineering, Ireland’s leading home heating appliance manufacturer, has invested over €250,000 in pioneering a major R&D breakthrough that could help reduce carbon emissions in rural and hard to heat homes throughout Ireland, including homes in Laois.
August 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Markets: Farmers Want More to Hang Their Hat On
by Jenny Shaffstall (AgWeb) The carbon market will grow over the next three years -- Farm Journal’s August 2021 Carbon Survey found that 3.32% of respondents were participating in an non-governmental carbon market, up from an Ag Barometer last spring
August 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Bustos Introduces “Bold and Innovative” Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions, Limit Harmful Aromatics and Increase Biofuels Demand
(Office of Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17)) Industry leaders praise bill, Bustos as champion for clean liquid fuels -- U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act, legislation that leverages greater fuel octane to reduce carbon emissions from transportation, improve air
August 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Lobbyist Quits, Slams Oil Companies’ “False Claims” about Blue Hydrogen
by Tim De Chant (Ars Technica) Recent studies have questioned blue hydrogen’s low-carbon bona fides. -- The head of a hydrogen lobbying group has stepped down amid concerns that blue hydrogen made from natural gas would serve as a “lock-in” for
August 26, 2021 Read Full Article
The University Team Making Ships Carbon Neutral
(Bio Market Insights) A team of researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois have developed a novel means of decarbonising the shipping industry, using CO2-capturing solid oxide fuel cells to make vessels carbon neutral – or even carbon negative. These fuel cells
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Growth Energy’s Bliley Testifies before EPA on Proposed Emissions Standards
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy’s Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during its hearing on the proposed rulemaking, Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier this month,
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $24 Million to Capture Carbon Emissions Directly From Air
(U.S. Department of Energy) Nine Research Projects Will Advance Cost-Effective Carbon Capture Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $24 million in funding for nine research projects to explore and develop new methods of capturing and storing carbon from the air. Direct Air Capture (DAC) is an expanding field in decarbonization and a key facet of the plan to achieving net-zero
August 23, 2021 Read Full Article
On the Road Again (With Liquid Fuels)
by John Eichberger (Fuels Market News) If the global priority with regards to the transportation sector is to reduce carbon emissions, then putting all our eggs in one basket and waiting for electrification to transform the world is already a failed