by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) All the developed and even now developing nations are working hard on Net Zero ambitions and timelines now — India has a goal to reduce 1 billion tons of carbon emissions by 2030 and drop
The African Bioeconomy Comes into Focus
by Gerard J. Ostheimer and Douglas L. Faulkner (Biofuels Digest) GOOD NEWS -- Steady growth of the African bioeconomy is a “good news” story hiding in plain sight. Recent commercial successes combined with ambitious investments are helping to bring a vision for
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
2023 NEC Session Previews: Ready for Innovation & Putting the ‘U’ in CCUS
by Kelly Davis (Renewable Fuels Association) ... But with the right policy and market conditions, ethanol can become a net-zero emissions fuel source in the decades ahead—and not just for light-duty vehicles. Ethanol’s unique properties and shrinking carbon footprint make it
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Investors Urge European Banks to End New Oil and Gas Financing
by Tommy Wilkes (Reuters) European banks risk jeopardising the path to net-zero carbon emissions and the growth of renewable energy unless they stop directly financing new oil and gas fields this year, investors managing assets worth more than $1.5 trillion said
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Exxon Retreats from Major Climate Effort to Make Biofuels from Algae
ByBen Elgin and Kevin Crowley (Bloomberg) Renewable fuels made from algae was the company’s most heavily publicized climate solution. -- After advertising its efforts to produce environmentally friendly fuels from algae for over a decade, Exxon Mobil Corp. is now quietly walking away
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Envoy Kerry Concerned as Oil Companies Back off Renewables
by Zack Colman (Politico Pro) John Kerry said oil and gas companies will be part of the transition to lower emission sources of energy. -- Special Climate Envoy John Kerry said Thursday he plans to reach out to the major oil
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA's Refinery Exemptions Denial Not Subject to Congressional Review Act, GAO Says
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) EPA's denial of exemptions for small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard last year does not constitute a rule and therefore is not subject to the Congressional Review Act, the U.S. Government Accountability Office said Thursday. The
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Seeks Immediate Action on Year-Round E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded a bipartisan group of 31 U.S. Senators and House Representatives for urging the Biden administration to quickly approve a petition from Midwest governors to allow the year-round sale of E15 in their states. “We thank
February 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Cheap Clean Hydrogen? Not so Fast, Energy Giants Say.
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News) ... The report throws cold water on the idea that low-carbon hydrogen soon will become a cheap fuel source for a range of polluting industries and argues that the federal government needs to do a lot
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA’s RFS Proposal Attempts to Limit Biodiesel Blends in Heating Oil to 20% Pubic Comment DEADLINE February 10, 2023
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The Biden administration is attempting to limit biodiesel blends in heating oil and diesel fuel to no more than 20 percent (B20), according to an action alert issued by the National Energy & Fuels Institute
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
SAF Grand Challenge Team Receives 2022 Secretary’s Achievement Award
(U.S. Department of Energy) Congratulations to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge (SAF GC) team! On January 24, 2023, the SAF GC team, composed of federal employees from several government agencies, contractors, national laboratory employees, and the Office of Energy Efficiency
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Lenovo Teams up with Kuehne+Nagel to Design a Sustainable Logistics Solution to Help Customers Reduce Their Carbon Footprint
(Lenovo) First-of-its-kind sustainable aviation fuel service offered to customers for a lower-carbon emissions option to transport IT equipment via air freight -- To support enterprises in their commitment to minimize their environmental footprint and combat climate change, Lenovo is joining
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Major Equipment Manufacturers and Fleets on the Move with Clean Fuels
(Biofuels International) Diesel engine and equipment manufacturers Caterpillar, John Deere and Cummins joined PepsiCo and Florida Power & Light to discuss the important role that low-carbon liquid fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel play in helping them achieve corporate sustainability goals. Joining
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels’ Driving Forces in 2023 – Energy Security, Emissions and Costs
(Biofuels International) Jeremy Moorhouse, Renewable Energy Analyst, International Energy Agency, outlines what the year ahead holds for the biofuels industry. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, policymakers around the world are evaluating whether biofuels can help balance three competing priorities: energy security,
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Reports Strong 2022 Performance for Renewables
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased sustainable aviation
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
North Dakota Sets 4 Hearings on Summit Carbon Pipeline
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions says its pipeline project will help ethanol plants. The project aims to capture greenhouse gas emissions and pipe the CO2 to western North Dakota for underground storage. -- The North Dakota Public Service
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Myron Dorn
"I contend that for too long, the petroleum industry in Nebraska has resisted higher ethanol blends, virtually eliminating customers options to select and purchase renewable E-15. This is a de-facto petroleum mandate and Nebraska's consumers are footing the bill." --
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Bill to Pump up E-15 Use in Nebraska, Heard by Agriculture Committee
by Doug Kennedy (News Channel Nebraska) Bill would require more sale of the ethanol blend in Nebraska, and offer grant support for retailers --- A Nebraska legislative bill seeks to increase the use of E-15 ethanol fuel in the state.
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Details Policy Needs Biofuels Industry Champions Carbon Pipelines under State Legislative Challenges
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, isn't holding out much hope for new legislation for biofuels in the new Congress. "If the last few weeks are any indication, we're in
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: Aprobio Presents Favro with a Proposal to Increase the Mixture; MDA Declares Support for the Agenda
by Gabriela Brumatti (Broadcast Agro (Google translation)) The Association of Biofuel Producers of Brazil (Aprobio) has presented to the Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, a proposal to increase the percentage of mandatory blending of biodiesel with diesel oil, according to
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
New Peer Reviewed Research Reinforces the Carbon Neutrality of Sustainably Sourced Biomass in the U.S. Southeast
(Enviva/Business Wire) Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, along with the U.S. Industrial Pellet Association (USIPA), welcome a recent study, titled “Impacts of the US southeast wood pellet industry on local forest carbon stocks.”
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies Marine Fuels, Hapag-Lloyd and Jurong Port Universal Terminal Kick-Start First Biofuel Bunker Term Delivery in Singapore
(American Journal of Transportation) TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has successfully completed its first refueling of a Hapag-Lloyd container vessel in Singapore with sustainable, UCOME (Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester)-based, marine biofuel. This inaugural bunker operation marks the start of a term supply
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Bringing Technology to Life Through Modular Construction
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Technology is at an inflection point, technology so powerful, it’s altering society.Prevailing foundational beliefs are unraveling — and, we determining the future by design. One of the design trends is the move to modular construction
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Nacero Facility in Penwell Now Set to Convert Natural Gas to Aviation Fuel
by Christina Burgess (KWES) “Nacero is looking to do, with the Penwell facility, is to convert renewable natural gas and natural gas into lower carbon and sustainable aviation fuel." -- When announced back in 2021, the Nacero plant being built in
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
ALTA Fuel & Environment Conference --- March 29-30, 2023 --- San Jose, Cost Rica
The first edition of the ALTA FUEL & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE will have a comprehensive agenda that will address topics related to the local legal frameworks on the production, import and commercialization of SAF, sustainable airports and carbon offsetting mechanisms for airline
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
ALTA Launches Its Work Committee Focused on the Environment
(Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) (Google translation)) The environmental commitment of the global aviation industry is clear: to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This ambitious goal will be possible thanks to the strong commitment of
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Declaration of Migration and Mobility with India Is a Milestone in Our Relations, says Finnish Trade Minister Skinnari
by Manish Kumar Jha (Financial Express) Finnish Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Ville Skinnari, who is in India, aims to address the comprehensive agenda from telecom to defence with India. Building upon the close cooperation, both countries have initiated
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
PETRONAS, SEDC Energy to Develop Microalgae Oil for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(PETRONAS) PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), have signed an agreement to develop technology for microalgae oil production. -- Under the agreement, PRSB and SEDC
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Podcast: The SEC’s Climate Risk Rule Dilemma
(Politico) Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is reportedly considering scaling back the historic 'climate risk disclosure' rule, which would require large companies to disclose the carbon emissions from their supply chain. POLITICO’s Declan Harty breaks down the potential
February 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Honda to Start Making Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Stars and Stripes) Honda Motor Co. is to start manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Petroleum wholesaler Eneos and major trading house Mitsubishi are considering jointly commercializing supplies of SAF. ... Honda will expand its algae-cultivating business at plants in Japan and overseas,
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
National Biobased Products Day --- March 8, 2023 --- Wherever you are
National Biobased Products Day is an annual date designed to raise awareness of biobased products - how they're made, what they're made from, their many benefits, and the wide variety of products available for use at home, in the office,
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell and S&W Enter Joint Venture to Develop and Produce Sustainable Biofuel Feedstocks
(S&W Seed Company/PR Newswire) Equilon Enterprises LLC ("Shell") and S&W Seed Company (Nasdaq: SANW) ("S&W"), a global agricultural company, today announced the execution of an agreement to establish a joint venture (the "JV") for the purpose of developing novel plant genetics for oil
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Biogas Trade Bodies and Companies Call for an Urgent Rethink on GHG Protocol Guidance for Corporate Biomethane Use Reporting
(World Biogas Association) Over 50 biogas and biomethane trade associations and companies from around the world have written to the World Resources Institute (WRI), administrator of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol (1), calling for a rethink of its position on the use of biomethane certificates for
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Statement: Establishing a More Durable Path forward for Alder Fuels
(Alder Fuels/Biofuels Digest) ... Building on our recent announcements regarding the appointment of Tim Obitts as Acting CEO of Alder Fuels and award selection by the Department of Energy (DOE), we wish to provide an updated statement regarding the company. First, Alder
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Marathon Starts up Phase 1 of Martinez Conversion Project
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Marathon Petroleum Corp. has announced that the first phase of its renewable diesel conversion project at its Martinez refinery in California has commenced startup activities and is on track to be operating at full nameplate capacity
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $25.5 Million to Improve Biofuels and Bioproducts DEADLINE March 20, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. This funding will advance
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Energize Your Career: Virtual Career Fair for New Graduates --- March 2, 2023 --- ONLINE
Are you a recent graduate looking to start a career in the federal government? Learn about joining the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) through the Pathways Program and become a Clean Energy Champion.
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Traceability and Transparency of Biofuels Markets to Reach New Heights in 2023
(European Waste-Based & Advanced Biofuels Association (EWBABA)/EurActiv) EWABA is very excited to welcome the newly established Union Database for Biofuels (“UDB”) open for economic operators’ registration since mid-January. In a year of major regulatory developments with the expected conclusion of important legislative
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Takes Climate Victory Lap, Slams Big Oil
by Nico Portuondo (E&E News/Politico Pro) President Joe Biden focused his address on the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, while sparring with Republicans on energy policy. -- ... The president
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Executive: Carbon Capture Might Be ‘Life or Death’ for Producers
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) An increasing demand for low-carbon fuels will imperil ethanol producers unless there is widespread adoption of equipment to capture emissions from ethanol plants, the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association said Tuesday. “I honestly
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
The Bioeconomy 500 for 2023 Includes Advanced Biofuels USA Executive Director and Board Member
(Advanced Biofuels USA) The Bioeconomy 500 for 2023, published today by The Daily Digest, lists outstanding leaders of the bioeconomy’s development and deployment. The 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers, feedstock pioneers, offtakers, advocates and supply-chain and
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference --- April 3-5, 2023 --- San Diego, CA
Opportunities for Growth and Investment -- The Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference gathers hundreds of energy professionals from around the world to discuss the growth of hydrogen as part of the move toward de-carbonization. Explore current and future potential in the
February 08, 2023 Read Full Article
2023 Algae Biomass Summit --- October 9-11, 2023 --- Madison, WI
The annual Algae Biomass Summit is the largest gathering of algae and seaweed professionals. Join the Summit to connect with technology and business leaders and discover the latest: • Research advances and technology breakthroughs • New products and services •
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
MOU Concluded on Collaboration for the First Commercial Production of Cellulosic Bioethanol from Woody Biomass in Japan and Its Development into Bio-chemical Products
(Nippon Paper Group) Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Toru Nozawa; hereinafter "Nippon Paper"), Sumitomo Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Masayuki Hyodo) and Green Earth Institute Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo;
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future with Food Waste: High School Students Create Biofuel from Food Processing Waste with Help from PNNL
by Karthikeyan K. Ramasamy (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) One cannot appreciate how food processing wastes become biofuels just by reading about it in a book. Students in science teacher Melanie Bachart’s high school bioethics course at Chiawana High School, Pasco, Washington, got the full
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Integrating Bioenergy Production and Land Management Practices Can Boost Climate Change Mitigation
(Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Management practices like reforestation and the production of cellulosic bioenergy can reduce and capture atmospheric carbon and mitigate the effects of climate change. Combining approaches to land use could reduce greenhouse gas levels 50% more
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
UW–Madison Research Key to Decarbonization Plan
by Chris Hubbuch (Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center) Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working to develop plant-based fuels that are a key piece of the nation’s blueprint for decarbonizing transportation. ... That will require sustainable alternatives to gasoline,
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Greasezilla on Pace to Double Industry Presence in 2023
(Greasezilla) Propelled by increasing sales and favorable market conditions, Downey Ridge Environmental Company is already on track for a record 2023 with new installations, joint ventures and a booming biofuels industry. -- Downey Ridge Environmental Company, developer of Greasezilla fats, oils
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
MIA EEMS2023 - Net Zero Motorsport Conference in Association with WAE --- March 21, 2023 --- Warwick, UK
'Tomorrow’s World of Motorsport'...Net zero technology and sport will attract a new audience in the next decade -- Now in its 20th year, our EEMS2023 - Net Zero Motorsport Conference in association with WAE, will take place on March 21st at the
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Kemin Bio Solutions Launches FermSAVER™ for Use in Ethanol Production
(Kemin Industries/PR Newswire) New product in company's biofuels portfolio helps mitigate production loss due to heat stress in yeast fermentation -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Gevo, Maker of Biofuel for Jets, Adding South Dakota Plant to Summit Carbon Pipeline
by Jeff Beach (The Globe) Gevo will be making sustainable aviation fuel in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Summit Carbon Solutions plans to capture carbon emissions from the facility. -- A renewable jet fuel plant under construction in South Dakota has signed
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Hydrogen, rDME and eFuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s been 11 years since we had the very first presenter on the ABLC stage to highlight these technologies, first up was electrofuels. We’ve been covering hydrogen since 2010, solar fuels since the same year,
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Bioeconomy 500 for 2023 – Outstanding Leaders of the Bioeconomy’s Development and Deployment
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Daily Digest announced the Bioeconomy 500 for 2023, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions to the bioeconomy’s development and project deployment. The 500 honors scientists, engineers, policy makers, financiers, project developers,
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Report: Philippines Considers Voluntary Move to E15, E20 Blends
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of the Philippines is currently studying the possibility of allowing the use of gasoline blends containing up to 20 percent ethanol, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Axens, Praj Sign MOU for SAF Projects in India
(Axens/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Axens and Praj have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work jointly on projects in India for production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from low carbon alcohols through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway. India is among top five aviation markets
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
PM Modi Rolls out 20% Ethanol-Blended Petrol in 11 States/UTs
(The Hindu/PTI) It has been launched ahead of the planned rollout in April, at the India Energy Week in Bengaluru. -- Petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday, February 6, 2023, at select petrol pumps
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Future of Flight in a Net-Zero-Carbon World: 9 Scenarios, Lots of Sustainable Biofuel
by Candelaria Bergero and Steve Davis (The Conversation) ... In a new study, we examined different options for aviation to reach net-zero emissions and assessed how air travel could continue without contributing to climate change. The bottom line: Each pathway has important trade-offs
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
How a Plan to Boost Ethanol Would Reverberate Across the US
by Jennifer A. Dlouhy (Bloomberg/Washington Post) ... There is no ethanol in raw gasoline, known as blendstock; oxygen additives are incorporated later, right before retail sale. To ensure E10 sold in those Midwest states has a lower volatility and can
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Joint Statement of the EU Industry: CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Should Recognise Decarbonisation Potential of Sustainable and Renewable Fuels
(EU Industry Representatives) As European industry, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers and transport operators we eagerly anticipate the European Commission proposal on the revision of the CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (HDVs). Heavy-Duty transport is a
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
American Coalition for Ethanol Makes It Easy to Submit Public Comments to EPA Regarding the Renewable Fuels Standard
(American Coalition for Ethanol) Join the 60+ advocates providing their feedback to EPA on its RFS proposal via ACE's Action Center. The comment period closes this Friday, Feb. 10. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking comments on proposed Renewable Volume Obligations
February 07, 2023 Read Full Article
North American SAF Conference and Expo --- August 29-30, 2023 --- Minneapolis, MN
The North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by BBI International and SAF Magazine, will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities for airlines, corporations and fuel producers. The National
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Senators Putnam and Kupec Visit Heartland Corn Products
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota State Senators Aric Putnam (District 14) and Rob Kupec (District 4) visited Heartland Corn Products in Winthrop on Feb 3 to learn more about Minnesota’s ethanol industry. “MN Bio-Fuels sincerely appreciated the opportunity to host Senators Aric Putnam
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
ABPDU’s Gas Capture Capability Enables Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Molecule
by Katy Christiansen (Argonne National Laboratory) ... However, producing these fuels is a tricky biological process. Some important aviation fuel molecules are volatile, meaning they evaporate at room temperature. During the fermentation process, these volatile molecules leave the fermenter as a
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science --- 11 February --- Anywhere
(United Nations) Innovate. Demonstrate. Elevate. Advance. Sustain. ( I.D.E.A.S.) -- Bringing Everyone Forward for Sustainable and Equitable Development --- This year, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGIS) will focus on the role of Women and Girls and Science as
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Benefits of Sustainably-Sourced Woody Biomass Strengthened by New Research
(Bioenergy International) A precondition to deliver emissions reductions through the use of woody biomass requires procuring it without depleting the carbon stocks of source forests. New peer-reviewed research confirms this key provision is being met by biomass producers in the US
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Publishes New Strategy for Plastics Innovation
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (Bergeson & Campbell) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently published its new Strategy for Plastics Innovation (SPI), which will guide DOE’s collaborative research and development (R&D) on plastic waste reduction. Four strategic goals focus
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Change: Towngas Offshoot Turns Waste Oil into Green Fuels in China and Malaysia to Meet Strong European Demand
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Profitable Hong Kong start-up Ecoceres plans to build a second plant to turn waste oil into low-carbon fuel for aircraft and vehicles; The planned plant in Malaysia will turn used cooking oil and
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Australian and German Joint Funding Deal to Stimulate Hydrogen Production
(Innovation News Network) A joint funding deal will unite Australian innovation with German expertise to accelerate renewable hydrogen production. -- Australia and Germany are increasing research into renewable hydrogen production through a joint $100m funding deal. The deal, which is part
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to OMC Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hydrogen is widely used throughout major industries such as petroleum and biofuels refining, ammonia production, and many other processes. When produced cleanly, hydrogen has the ability to help decarbonize these and other industries such as
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Indian Oil to Partner with LanzaJet to Produce Cleaner Aviation Fuel
by Nidhi Verma (Reuters) Indian Oil Corp (IOC.NS) will sign an agreement with LanzaJet to produce cleaner aviation fuel at its Panipat refinery in northern India, the state-run refiner's Chairman S. M. Vaidya told Reuters on Monday. Chicago, U.S.-based LanzaJet helps companies produce aviation
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
ePURE: Data Shows EU Must Promote Update of Biofuels
(ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The EU is still overly reliant on fossil fuels for transport and Member States are lagging behind in efforts to promote renewable energy sources such as sustainable biofuels, according to new EU data. The new figures confirm the
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
US, Brazil to Join India’s Global Push to Boost Biofuels Demand
byRakesh Sharma (Bloomberg) Alliance will encourage use of organic waste to produce fuel; Details to be outlined during major energy forum in Bengaluru -- The US and Brazil, two of the world’s largest biofuels markets, are joining an India-led initiative that
February 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Bioenergy Technologies Office 2023 Project Peer Review --- April 3-7, 2023 --- Denver, CO Presentations Available Online
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is hosting the 2023 Project Peer Review on April 3-7, 2023, at the Grand Hyatt Denver in Colorado. Approximately 280 projects in BETO’s research, development, and demonstration portfolio will be presented
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
The Algae Foundation Offers Three Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
(Algae Foundation) The Algae Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of it’s third Massive Open Online Course. Algal MOOC #3, Introduction to Seaweeds. Algal MOOC #3 is the third of five courses developed by the Algae Foundation and Scripps Institution of
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS 19th Edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries May 31-June 2, 2023 — Riga, Latvia DEADLINE March 15, 2023
Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference is expected to welcome about 300 international participants from over 30 countries. Delegates from university, industry, governmental an non-governmental organizations and venture capital providers will present their views on industrial biotechnology, sustainable (green) chemistry and agricultural policy related to the use of renewable
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Japan Working with Singapore, U.S. to Procure More Jet Biofuel
by Shinya Matsumoto (Asash Shimbun) Japan is in negotiations with Singapore and the United States to outline a framework for jointly procuring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The government is hoping to bring the agreement into reality in two to three years as
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Interion Helps Singaporean Firms Reduce up to 90% of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by Using Renewable Diesel from Neste
(Interion/Newsfile Corp) Interion, an authorised dealer for oil majors, is the first to supply Renewable Diesel, also known as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) from Neste in Singapore. In close collaboration with building and facility owners and operators, bus and truck fleet owners
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and INPEX Complete Conceptual Study for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel
(Mitsubishi Heavy Industries/Asia Corporate News Newswire) - Conceptual study for ammonia bunkering vessel to supply fuel to ammonia-fueled vessels completed for contributing to coming carbon neutral society; - With the knowledge on multi-purpose gas carriers capable of ammonia transport, technical
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Join Forces to Develop a Network of over 100 Hydrogen Stations for Heavy Duty Vehicles in Europe
(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies and Air Liquide announce their decision to create an equally owned joint venture to develop a network of hydrogen stations, geared towards heavy duty vehicles on major European road corridors. This initiative will help facilitate access to hydrogen,
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is a renewable DME company like Oberon Fuels doing with propane and hydrogen industries? Well, first they harvest waste via renewable methanol or biogas to make their rDME, which can then be blended with
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Update to Guidance on Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 – Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Training Requirements – With Guidance from Notice 2022-61
by John Kirkwood and Jason Deppen and Virginia Speck (FaegreDrinker/Biofuels Digest) ... On November 30, 2022 the Internal Revenue Service published Notice 2022-61 (the “Notice”) providing initial guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements. Under the Act,
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Ford’s Back in F1 as Red Bull, AlphaTauri Engine Partner Starting in 2026
by Jerry Perez (The Drive) The Blue Oval will develop a 350 kW electric motor and new combustion engine able to run on sustainable fuels for the 2026 F1 season. -- It's official now: Ford is returning to Formula 1
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
REenergize the Gulf Coast Debuts: Online Community and Event Series to Support the Transformation of the US Gulf Coast Economy through Decarbonization Technology and Projects.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A seismic shift in the economy of this size needs a community to foster project development, spur R&D and tech transfer, highlight advances in policy, bring capital and tech together, highlight growth in manufacturing and
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
IndyCar's New Shell 100 Percent Renewable Shell Fuel Makes Its Debut
by Marshall Pruett (Racer Magazine) The NTT IndyCar Series’ big new technological advancement for the 2023 season made its debut on Thursday at the Thermal Club during the opening sessions of Spring Training. In partnership with Shell, teams are using a new
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Corn Ethanol Carbon Intensity Calculator
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol has created this online tool to help ethanol producers and corn producers estimate potential improvements in their carbon footprint, using real-world, up-to-date data. We are not recording the data that you submit when
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
New Congress, New Opportunities
by Troy Bredenkamp (Renewable Fuels Association) ... As the calendar turned to 2023, the 118th Congress began with some significant changes in the legislative landscape. Republicans now have control of the House of Representatives for the first time since 2019. With
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Lufthansa and VARO Energy Sign MoU on Renewable Fuels
by Tristan Chabba (Reuters) Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) and VARO Energy have signed a memorandum of understanding on the production and supply of sustainable aviation fuel, Germany's flagship carrier said in a statement on Thursday. Under the agreement, VARO is to supply the Lufthansa
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Denmark Technology to Help Promote Ethanol Production
(Daily Pioneer/ANI News Service) To promote ethanol production in an eco-friendly manner, the Uttar Pradesh government has been holding talks with Denmark, which is expected to aid the state in adopting new technology for making ethanol and methanol through the
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Crop-Based Biofuels Still Play a Role in Clean and Affordable Energy
by Dawson Schmitt (The Heartland Report) ... Ukraine, a major producer of corn and wheat, could not ship grain from its ports in the Black Sea, a major transportation outlet for food exports. Since agriculture is global, U.S. prices reacted, increasing
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
USDA Expects No Actions under Feedstocks Flexibility Program
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The FFP was reauthorized in the 2018 Farm Bill as an option to avoid sugar forfeitures. The program encourages the domestic production of certain biofuels, including ethanol, butanol and other marketable biofuels, from
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Minnesota Governor Aims to Increase Bioincentive Program Funding
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Jan. 24 delivered his proposed budget to the state legislature. One provision of the budget proposes to significantly increase funding for the state’s Bioincentive Program. Minnesota’s Bioincentive Program aims to spur
February 03, 2023 Read Full Article
New EU Data Confirm Europe Needs to Speed up Progress on Renewables by Promoting Uptake of Biofuels
(ePURE) Sustainable crop-based biofuels remain the main source of renewable energy in transport, but are still needlessly restricted in how much they can help meet climate goals -- The EU is still overly reliant on fossil fuels for transport and Member
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
move: New Reactor Concept for Methanation -- Robust and Flexible to Synthetic Methane
by Annina Schneider (EMPA) Synthetic energy carriers are carbon-neutral and make renewable energy transportable and storable in the long term. Synthetically produced methane is one of them. The problem: The production involves rather high energy losses; moreover, existing processes require
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Masdar Signs Agreement to Explore Exporting Green Hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe
(Masdar News) • Memorandum of Understanding signed with four Dutch companies – Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy – related to development of green hydrogen supply chain through Amsterdam • Green hydrogen could be used for sustainable aviation fuel,
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Cardinal Ethanol and Vault 44.01 Form Joint Venture to Implement a Carbon Capture and Sequestration Project in Indiana
(Cardinal Ethanol/Business Wire) -Cardinal Ethanol, LLC (Cardinal) and Vault 44.01 Ltd. (Vault) announced today that, through their affiliate companies, they have formed a joint venture to design, implement, and operate a carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and sequestration (CCS) project at Cardinal’s
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä Biogas Liquefaction Project Will Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Sweden
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä will supply its biogas liquefaction technology for an important new project in Mönsterås, Sweden. The system has been ordered by Scandinavian Biogas Mönsterås, a joint venture company between Scandinavian Biogas Fuels (SBF), the majority owner, and local farmers
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
My Hometown, Onitsha, “The Dirtiest Place in the World”
Achukwu Onyinye Jane of Anambra State, Nigeria writes about efforts to solve problems with disposal or management of human waste by collecting it to convert to renewable fuel via anaerobic digestion. The group seeks training and equipment required to achieve
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Volvo Launches Powerful Biogas Truck for Lowering CO2 on Longer Transports
(Volvo) Volvo Trucks is now launching a new, stronger gas-powered truck that can run on liquified biogas. The new truck can carry out demanding, long distance transport tasks, while reducing overall CO2 emissions. Five years ago, Volvo Trucks launched its trucks
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Negative Origin Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly half of all global emissions come from making products. But Origin Materials’ mission is to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials to lower those GHG emissions. In these slides, we explore how the
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
ENG Receives Award for Renewable Fuels Feed Project Valued at Over $9 Million
(ENG/Accesswire) ENG (NASDAQ:ENG),a leading provider of innovative project delivery solutions for the energy industry, today announced it has received an award valued at over $9 million from Calgary-based Reconciliation Energy Transition Inc. (RETI) to perform the front-end engineering and design
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Approves a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project at Port Arthur, Texas
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE: VLO), today (January 31, 2023) announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant,
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Travel Places Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Fund in Partnership with British Airways to Help Clients Address the Carbon Emissions Associated with Their Business Travel
(British Airways) Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel. Travel Places works with sporting governing bodies, world-class athletes,
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
The French Government, the Occitanie Region, Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, Airbus, ATR and Aerospace Valley commit to develop sustainable aviation fuel in Occitanie
(ATR) Etienne Guyot, Prefect of the Occitanie Region and Haute-Garonne, Carole Delga, President of the Occitanie Region, Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, Chief Executive Officer of ATR, Philippe Crébassa, Chairman of the Executive Board of Aéroport
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Asiana to Introduce Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Partnership with Shell
by Seo-Woo Jang (The Korea Economic Daily) SAF will be supplied through Shell network for 5 years from 2026 -- Asiana Airlines Inc. has joined hands with multinational energy company Shell plc to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an eco-friendly fuel, to
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Summit Carbon Solutions and Iowa Landowners Partner to Sign Easement Agreements for Two Thirds of Project Route
(Summit Carbon Solutions) The momentum behind Summit Carbon Solutions’ carbon capture, transportation, and storage project continues to grow as Iowa landowners have voluntarily signed easement agreements accounting for two-thirds of the company’s proposed project route in the state. In total, 1,050
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Students, Young Professionals Receive Scholarships to National Ethanol Conference
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Foundation announces six 2023 recipients of the Robert Sather Memorial Scholarship, which annually offers opportunities for students and young professionals to attend the National Ethanol Conference. Student scholarship recipients are Xueli Chen, who is working toward a doctorate
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Brazil Reinstates Ethanol Import Tariff Making US Product even Less Viable
by Phillip Herring (S&P Global) Import arbitrage from US closed by around Real 830/cu m ($163/cu m); Competitive relief for NNE mills -- Brazil's Foreign Trade Chamber (Camex) has reinstated the original 18% import tariff for ethanol by means of letting the
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Domestic Renewable Diesel Capacity Could More than Double through 2025
by Jimmy Troderman and Estella Shi (U.S. Energy Information Administration) U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Biogas Poised to Seize RFS Potential -- While Environmentalists Push to Kill RFS e-RINS Proposal, Biogas Industry Ready to Grow
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ... During a recent public hearing, environmentalists expressed concern the new program would lead to a proliferation of new confined animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, as more farmers try to capture the potential value of
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
B35 Program to Disburse 13.15 Million Kiloliters of Biodiesel
Sanya Susanti and Uyu Liman (Antara) The mandatory Biodiesel 35 (B35) program is expected to distribute 13.15 million kiloliters of biodiesel this year, Deputy for Food and Agribusiness at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs Musdhalifah Machmud stated. "(The preparation for) the
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Launches World’s First Biofuel Blended Ship Bunker Price
(Argus) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus today launched the world’s first independently assessed price for ship fuel that includes a biofuel component. The new B24 daily assessment reflects the market value of "bunkers” – as ship fuel
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy Globe Award Applications Open DEADLINE February 14, 2023
(Energy Globe Award) In total, participants from more than 180 nations participated with implemented projects e.g. in the year 2019 . All projects protecting our environment may be submitted. The Energy Globe Award is presented in the categories of Life: Earth,
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
2023 C3E Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE February 15, 2023
(Clean Energy Education and Empowerment) Do you know a mid-career woman who is a rising leader in the clean energy sector? Please nominate her for a 2023 C3E Award! The Clean Energy Education and Empowerment (C3E) Awards recognize mid-career women who
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
MPC Container Ships and INERATEC Sign Agreement for Sustainable Marine Diesel
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) MPC Container Ships and INERATEC signed an agreement for the supply of synthetic Marine Diesel Oil (MDO) made from biogenic CO2 and renewable hydrogen, with delivery set to start in 2024. The shipping industry is
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Yield10 Bioscience and Mitsubishi Corporation Sign MOU to Evaluate the Establishment of a Partnership to Supply, Offtake and Market Camelina as a Feedstock Oil for Biofuel
(Yield10) Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that it has signed with Mitsubishi Corporation (“Mitsubishi”) a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to evaluate the establishment of a partnership to supply, offtake and market Camelina
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Honeywell Begins Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Test Its World-Class Aircraft Auxiliary Power Units and Propulsion Engines
(Honeywell/PR Newswire) SAF blend to be used on APUs and engines at the Phoenix facility -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) recently received its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel at its Phoenix Engines campus. The fuel will support development and production testing of auxiliary power
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Understanding and Mitigating the Impacts of Feedstock Variability in Bioconversion Processes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium is led by DOE as a collaborative effort among researchers from 9 National Labs. It’s Key Ideas? That biomass feedstock properties are variable and different from other commodities; and, that empirical
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Stellantis Focused on Ethanol Hybrid Vehicles in South America, Executive Says
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. (Reuters) Stellantis NV (STLA.MI) expects to have in place by the end of this year the technologies needed for it to develop ethanol hybrid vehicles in Brazil, the head of the carmaker in South America said on Tuesday. The initiative
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Walz Includes Biofuel Infrastructure Funding in Budget Proposal
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has included a proposed $1.5 million in annual in biofuel infrastructure funding in his proposed budget, which was delivered to the state legislature on Jan. 24. The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Agencies Divided over Carbon Measure for SAF Tax Credit
by Noah Wicks (Agri-Pulse) Federal agencies appear to be divided over which carbon intensity model should be used for an Inflation Reduction Act tax credit meant to grow the fledgling sustainable aviation fuel industry, according to biofuel policy experts. READ
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds to Receive RFA’s 2023 Industry Award
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will visit the upcoming National Ethanol Conference to receive the RFA’s annual Industry Award, the ethanol industry’s highest honor. Each year, the award is presented to an
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Form Joint Venture to Develop New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Technology Using Ethanol
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) United, Tallgrass, and Green Plains will invest up to a combined $50 million in the joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop the technology; United has entered into an offtake agreement with Blue Blade Energy
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy from Waste Conference 2023 --- March 15-16, 2023 --- London, UK
The Energy from Waste conference 2023 is bringing together an exceptional line-up of the industry's best speakers, with technical experts, global leaders and innovative developers providing an unmissable two days of the latest information. With record bookings at this stage for Energy from
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Climate Career Expo --- March 9, 2023 --- Bowie, MD
Students and alumni, take the next step in your career during the FREE Climate Career Expo! Explore green job opportunities, paid internships, and graduate fellowships amongst federal, state, and local employers looking to diversify the environmental job sector with #BowieBOLD
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Collaborative Conversations: Is the Hydrogen Economy Here? --- February 21, 2023 --- Washington, DC
Please join GW Law's Environmental & Energy Law Program for a roundtable discussion for a thought-provoking off-the-record discussion about the challenges facing the hydrogen industry. In 2003, President George W. Bush set forth a $1.2 billion initiative in his State of the
February 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan Acquires Two Small Scale LNG Carriers for Bunkering Capability Retrofit
(Titan) Dual-purpose trading and bunkering vessels will provide clean fuel supplier with greater flexibility and ability to supply wider clientele -- Titan, the independent supplier of low and zero-emission fuels, has acquired two small scale LNG carriers – the Seapeak Unikum
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Emirates Operates Milestone Demonstration Flight Powered with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, in partnership with GE Aerospace, Boeing, Honeywell and Virent, to Support 100% SAF Certification
(Neste) Emirates, the world’s largest international airline by destinations, has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines 100% with Neste’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The flight took off on 30 January from Dubai
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
INSIDE CFAA: Midwest Momentum
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) This past year, states across the country continued to prioritize low-carbon renewable fuels like biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.Clean Fuels Alliance America worked with state soybean organizations and member organizations to enact new
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
DE-FOA-0002920: Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technoogies Office FOA in Support of Hydrogen Shot DEADLINE February 24, 2023
(Department of Energy) The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is issuing Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) DE-FOA-0002920 on behalf of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO), which coordinates hydrogen activities with offices across DOE as described
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Make Breakthrough in Turning Sugar Cane to Aircraft Fuel
by Elly Bradfield and Ashleigh Bagshaw (ABC Rural) ... Colleague Professor Gary Schenck said the breakthrough involved turning sugar cane into isobutanol — a chemical used in aviation fuel, plastics, and rubbers — more quickly. "Rather than taking a yeast cell or a bacterial cell,
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Low or No Emission and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Programs FY2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity DEADLINE April 13, 2023
(Federal Transit Association) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the 5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program and 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 Fueling Infrastructure Trends: A Decade in Review
by Abby Brown, Haley Erickson, and Emily White (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) This report provides information on ethanol fueling infrastructure and industry trends over the last 10 years. It is informed primarily by ethanol fueling station location data collected through the
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) ... (B)oth hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Given medium and heavy-duty trucks are a major source of CO2 emissions, the transportation sector’s journey to destination zero features both technologies. As more truck makers join
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance Conference Overview
(Minnesota Clean Cities The Connection) The first-ever Clean Fuels Conference took place January 23-26 in Tampa, Florida. Formerly the National Biodiesel Conference, the new event added renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel to its alternative biofuels lineup for applications in medium- and
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
The Future of Science: Humanity Takes a Front Seat
by Lauryn Higgins (Technology Networks) ... One proposed approach is genetically modifying heat-resistant crops by “hacking” photosynthesis. ... Just this month, a study published in Nature described the discovery of two-million year old DNA from an ancient ecosystem in Finland where temperatures at that time
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Award Supports Biofuel Sustainability Research through Specialized Equipment Access
by Scott Weybright (Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences) Washington State University scientists are working to more precisely understand how plants use nutrients from soil at the level of single cells, with the goal of helping
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
11,000 Ton of CO2 Emissions Avoided since April 2021 through the Use of B100 Biofuel on the Paris-Granville Train Line
(Avril) Tuesday, January 17, at the SNCF Technicentre of Granville, Jean-Baptiste Gastinne, Vice President of Transport for the Normandy Region, Grégoire Forgeot d'Arc, Regional Director of SNCF Passengers Lines in Normandy, Claire Duhamel, General Manager of Oleo100 at Saipol (an Avril
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals and Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s been 18 years since the Werpy and Petersen paper, Top Value Added Chemicals from Biomass —a screening for Potential Candidates from Sugars and Synthesis Gas that sent a lot of people in search of
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
A Clearer Picture: What Does Legislation Mean for Chemical Recycling?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Something must be done to solve the plastic problem. Not only for the good of ocean life, but to dramatically reduce the amount of waste that’s sent to landfill and incinerated, and to remove virgin
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Hemp Biofuels: High Energy, Low Environmental Impact
(Global Hemp Association) ... “Biofuel” is an umbrella term for a number of different types of energy produced from biomass. The main fuels are biodiesel, bioethanol, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable natural gas. ... Studies show that hemp biomass, with
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Philippines Mulls Higher Ethanol Blend
by Danessa Rivera -(The Philippine Star) As the Philippines mulls higher voluntary ethanol blends in gasoline, ethanol producers are looking to bump up investments, but imports are still needed to meet this higher requirement. All in all, this will help lower prices
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Opinion: CO2 Pipelines Provide Safe Transportation, Must Be Approved
by Andrew Black (Liquid Energy Pipeline Association/Agri-Pulse) Based on the current comprehensive regulatory framework in place and proven track record of safe CO2 pipeline operations across the nation, it is clear that pipelines, such as the Heartland Greenway, provide a safe means
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Roadmap for the Just Energy Transition in Colombia
(La Federación Nacional de Biocombustibles (computer translation)) ... Colombia, like other countries in the world, being aware that the energy transition process has to be fair with workers, consumers, companies, communities and other organizations that contribute to decision-making, strives to
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Senate Ag Sets Four Farm Bill Hearings --- February 16, 2023 --- Washington, DC
by Philip Basher (Agri-Pulse) The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled four hearings on farm bill issues, starting with a review of the trade and horticulture titles next Wednesday. READ MORE Farm Bill 2023: Trade and Horticulture Hearing type:Full Committee Hearing Location:328A Russell Senate
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Spinning Food Processing Waste into 'Gold' -- Study Proposes Profitable Ways to Repurpose Industrial Waste
by Emily Caldwell (Science Daily/Ohio State University) Scientists have taken the first step at estimating the best large-scale uses for food processing waste, first analyzing its contents and, based on those findings, proposing production opportunities ranging from sustainable fuels, biogas and
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
This Common Aquatic Plant Could Produce Buckets of Biofuel: Engineered Duckweed Could Be a Prolific “Green” Oil Producer
by Cari Shane (Scientic American) Scientists have figured out how to coax copious amounts of oil from duckweed, one of nature’s fastest-growing aquatic plants. Converting such plant oil into biodiesel for transportation and heating could be a big part of a more sustainable
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Bacon Demands Administration 'Defend the Midwest'
by Lydia Johnson (Agri-Pulse) Speaking on this week’s Agri-Pulse Newsmakers, Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon said biofuels, trade, crop insurance and research are among his top issues for the farm bill and discussed his role in finding common ground in the House with
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Appeals Court Signals EPA Likely Violated Law in Biofuels Compliance Program
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) A spokesperson for EPA said it will review the decision. -- A federal appeals court Friday granted a request by two small refiners to halt their compliance obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard — signaling EPA's decision
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: State AGs Give EPA until End of January to Respond to Year-Round E15 Petitions
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With 270 days now passed since a group of Midwest governors asked EPA to take action to allow their states permanently sell E15 year-round, a group of attorneys general are pressing the agency to act. In
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
The President Affirms that Bolivia Will "Gradually" Replace the Importation of Hydrocarbons with the Production of Biodiesel
(Agencia Boliviana de Informacion (Google Translation)) President Luis Arce affirmed that Bolivia will "gradually" replace the import of hydrocarbons with the production of biodiesel, whose first manufacturing plant will be inaugurated within "a few months." On Tuesday, in an interview with
January 30, 2023 Read Full Article
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