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Biofuels Expo 2024 --- November 14-15, 2024 --- London, UK

Chevron Puts Workers on Furlough at Idled German Biofuels Plant

by Rachel Graham (Bloomberg) Chinese biodiesel is flooding the market, Chevron says; Biodiesel plant has been upgraded to expand feedstocks -- Chevron Corp. is putting workers on furlough at a German biodiesel plant that has been out of operation because of oversupply in

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NULIFE's Carbon Negative Biocrude Oil shipped to U.S. Refinery

(NULIFE) We are excited to announce that NULIFE has successfully shipped its first batch of carbon-negative bio crude oil for testing to a US refinery equipped with advanced co-processing capabilities. This milestone marks a significant achievement in our mission to validate multiple

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Nigeria Boosts Bio-Energy Sector with New Cassava Ethanol Plant

by Hadiza Ndadama (Voice of Nigeria) In a significant move to bolster Nigeria’s bio-energy sector, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, in partnership with Montserrado Investments Limited and the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi (FIIRO), has signed a Memorandum

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Where Will the Reductions Come From? High Octane BioEthanol to the Rescue

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest) The evidence seems overwhelming that Electric Vehicles are not going to be able to meet the timeline predicted by the Biden Administration and consequently, fail to provide the reductions in pollution the U.S.

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Volvo Cars to Introduce Ethanol-Compatible Vehicles in India

(ChiniMandi) Volvo Cars would introduce vehicles compatible with ethanol-blended fuels in India, aligning with the global trend of switching over to alternative fuels. This action is in line with Volvo’s overarching sustainability objectives, which include reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and

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Ethanol Producers, Farmers Sue EPA over Tailpipe Rule

by David Murray (High Plains Journal) The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a lawsuit June 17 in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. RFA and NFU

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Leading Scientists Urge Court to Reject Faulty Land Use Change Arguments

(Renewable Fuels Association) The nation’s leading experts in agricultural economics and biofuels lifecycle analysis urged the D.C. Circuit Court last week to reject erroneous claims made by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in its lawsuit challenging EPA’s 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes. In its

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RENMAD Biomethane Italia 2024 --- November 20-21, 2024 --- Bologna, Italy

Learn how to develop and operate biomethane projects efficiently and profitably -- Biomethane, a refined version of biogas and sustainable alternative to methane, represents a promising renewable energy source for the country to adress the climate crisis. Join RENMAD Biometano Italia 2024,

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Different Technologies to Improve Biodiesel Quality

by Bárbara Sánchez González and Dario Altera (Desmet/Biobased Diesel Daily) Production of high-quality biodiesel with low monoglyceride content is now possible with a new, elegant and economical process that can be easily integrated in existing and new biodiesel plants. -- Biodiesel is

July 05, 2024 Read Full Article

The Importance of Supply-Chain Resilience in Biodiesel Production

by Julio Canever (Evonik Catalysts/Biobased Diesel Daily) The total production capacity of biofuels is growing in the U.S. Biodiesel, blended into almost all diesel fuel sold within the country, has been a pillar for on-road decarbonization. Government incentives and requirements encourage

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US Rapeseed/Canola-Oil Imports Surge after EPA Approved Its Use for Hydrotreated Biofuel under RFS Program in December 2022

(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The December 2022 approval the U.S. EPA granted for rapeseed oil for use as hydrotreated biofuel feedstock has led to a sharp rise in import volumes in the ensuing year and a half. In December 2022, EPA finalized approval of

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Growth Energy Files Motion to Intervene in AFPM’s Case against EPA on Cellulosic Biofuel

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed a motion yesterday to intervene in a case brought by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The case aims to force EPA

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U.S. Department of Energy Seeks Public Input on Environmental Justice Strategic Plan Public Comment DEADLINE July 31, 2024

(U.S. Department of Energy) Request for Information Will Support the Department’s Mission to Advance Environmental Justice for All -- The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Justice and Equity (EJE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks public input intended to

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Climate Now Episode 165, 167 and 169: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (1, 2 and 3 of 4)

(Climate Now) Aviation accounts for 12% of CO2 emissions from transportation and 2% of all CO2 emissions globally. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is fuel made not from petroleum hydrocarbons, but from other sources of carbon and hydrogen. These non-fossil hydrocarbons include waste oils, plant-derived oils,

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Sustainable Markets: Accelerating Finance for Good --- December 11, 2024 --- Cern, Geneva, Switzerland

This year’s RSB Annual Conference will serve as a dynamic platform for fostering confidence in sustainable bioeconomy solutions, ensuring their long-term viability, and bridging the crucial gap between project developers and finance professionals. It is an opportunity for investors, sustainability

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Accelerating SAF: Digest / Topsoe Webinar

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The world wants SAF, needs SAF — with targets like the 3 Billion Gallons by 2030 SAF Grand Challenge, it's time to fast-track production. We know the why and the when. But how, where, with what,

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UECC Chooses Titan for Major Liquefied Biomethane Deliveries

(UECC and Titan) LBM bunkering operations kick off UECC’s ‘Green Gas Month’ and reinforce LBM availability today -- United European Car Carriers (UECC) and Titan Clean Fuels (Titan) are collaborating on a series of major liquefied biomethane (LBM) bunkering operations in the Port

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KSEZ First Airport in Arizona to Carry SAF

(General Aviation News) Sedona Airport (KSEZ) in Arizona now offers sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Avfuel’s first truckload of SAF arrived at Red Rock Aviation on June 5, 2024. Moving forward, the FBO will receive a shipment of SAF about once every two

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Webinar: Development of B24 Marine Biodiesel in Asia: Guangzhou vs. Singapore --- July 11, 2024 --- ONLINE

Chinese suppliers are looking to develop the B24 market as demand from international shipowners seeking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rises. China is well positioned to meet this growing demand with ready availability of Ucome and VLSFO but challenges

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Cepsa and PreZero Spain Seal Major Partnership to Recover Waste for the Production of Biomethane and Other Biofuels

by Marisha Singh (Gulf Business) The first biomethane plant will have a capacity of up to 100 GWh and will feed Cepsa’s planned green hydrogen and biofuels facilities -- Spanish oil and gas company Cepsa, owned by Abu Dhabi fund Mubadala and the Carlyle

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Guest Article: To Reduce Methane’s Impact across Agrifood Systems, We Must Measure It Properly

by Lee Recht, Leehee Goldenberg and Meghan O’Hearn (Aleph Farms/Oporto Carbon/Food Systems for the Future/Ag Funder News) ... The default timescale is a century and is expressed by GWP100 (Global Warming Potential over a hundred years), a useful metric for carbon

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Food, Biofuel and Mushroom Industries Rely on Sorghum

by Jeff Gelski (Food Business News) Sorghum works as a food ingredient, in animal feed and in biofuel production. Lesser known is the ancient grain’s ability to play a role in growing mushrooms. ... Sorghum grows well in western Kansas, even though annual

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Medium-term Opportunities, Transition in Ethanol and the Reality of the ‘American Dream’ in Brazil; Inside Jalles Day

by Laura (Global Happenings) The energy transition, biofuels opportunities in the sugar and ethanol market, innovations in cultivation and financial sustainability were at the center of the debates at “Jalles Day” this Thursday (4), an event of the Jalles Machado (JALL3) for its investors. At

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Government Exploring Ethanol-Blended Petrol

(International The News) The government is contemplating blending ethanol into petrol, with the prime minister forming a committee to look into prospects in this regard. The committee will be headed by the minister of petroleum with the minister of finance, minister

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Cepsa Química and Persán Will Use Biofuels to Transport Their Supplies, Reducing Their Carbon Footprint

(Cepsa) The supply transport trucks between the two companies will use 100% renewable diesel, which Cepsa produces at its La Rábida Energy Park (Huelva) from organic waste and used cooking oils; The agreement will prevent the emission of more than 120 tons

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of their

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UK’s First Offshore Hydrogen Production Trials Kick off in South Wales

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) After six years of development, sustainability consultancy ERM has launched offshore trials to test its Dolphyn Hydrogen process which combines electrolysis, desalination, and hydrogen production on a floating wind platform, marking the first time hydrogen has

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HHLA Opens Yydrogen Test Field in the Port of Hamburg

(HHLA) Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) opened the first test field for hydrogen-powered port logistics as well as the corresponding hydrogen refuelling station in the Port of Hamburg today. The test field at the Container Terminal Tollerort (CTT) is another

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Fraunhofer Develops Tandem Module for Direct Hydrogen Production

by Jochen Siemer (PV Magazine) Three Fraunhofer institutes in Germany have developed “an exciting alternative” to hydrogen production using electrolyzers in the Neo-PEC joint research project. “PEC” stands for “photoelectrochemical cell,” which is a cell that enables direct solar water splitting. The

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Yara Clean Ammonia, Scatec, ECHEM and MOPCO Sign Heads of Terms for Renewable Ammonia Offtake Agreement in Egypt

(Yara) Scatec ASA, a leading renewable energy solutions provider, and its partners, ECHEM and MOPCO, have agreed on Heads of Terms for renewable ammonia offtake from Egypt with Yara Clean Ammonia, the world's largest trader- and distributor of ammonia. Ammonia tanker Yara

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Voltalia and TAQA Arabia Sign Framework Agreement for Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Cluster in Egypt

by Kanika Singh (Solar Quarter) Voltalia, a global leader in renewable energies, and its partner TAQA Arabia have signed a framework agreement during the Egypt-EU Investment Conference 2024, held on June 29-30 in Cairo. The conference was held under the auspices

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Neste Welcomes the French Government’s Decision to Approve the Sales of Transport Fuels from 100% Renewable Raw Materials in France

(Neste) Neste welcomes the French government's decision to approve the sales of transport fuels from 100% renewable raw materials, such as renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”), at fuel stations. So far, the sales have been limited to logistics companies with

July 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Building e-Fuel Production in Europe by Creating Value from Biocarbon

(INERATEC) In a landmark move toward sustainable fuel solutions, SOLER and INERATEC announce their technology cooperation. The partners are planning to build an innovative biocarbon and e-Fuel production facility in southern France as the blueprint for following projects. This plant will

July 04, 2024 Read Full Article

Consort Bunkers, ClassNK, Yanmar, and Taiko Accelerate towards Alternative Fuel Bunkering with New MOU

(ClassNK) Singapore – Consort Bunkers Pte. Ltd., ClassNK, Yanmar Asia (Singapore) Corporation Pte Ltd, and Taiko Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate towards introduction of more bunkering ships capable of handling alternative fuels. Singapore-based Consort

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First Ever HVO Balancing Calculator Available for Hauliers

by Chris Tindall (Motor Transport) Operators can now calculate the cost of mixing HVO fuel with traditional diesel after Certas Energy created the industry’s first fleet balancing calculator. HVO is more expensive per litre than conventional diesel, making it more practical for

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Coalition Sees Future of Iowa Agriculture in Food Diversity, Not Ethanol and Animal Feed

by Jack O'Connor (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Des Moines Register) A new plan for Iowa agriculture seeks to increase the state’s production of food rather than ethanol and animal feed, the Iowa Food System Coalition announced at a news conference. The plan, known as

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Tesco Ireland Commits to Using Biomethane to Fuel Transport Fleet

(Tesco Ireland) Tesco Ireland has taken delivery of 50 state-of-the-art biomethane fuelled trucks which will operate across its country-wide distribution network. Biomethane, a renewable energy source produced from organic waste, offers a cleaner alternative to traditional fossil fuels. The new biomethane trucks are

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to California Ethanol+Power

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The mission of California Ethanol & Power, LLC (“CE+P”) is to produce sustainable renewable low-carbon energy in California from the right renewable resource – sugarcane. CE&P’s experienced team is completing the development of and intends to

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Técnicas Reunidas Signs an Agreement with IGNIS to Provide Engineering Services for the Development of Green Ammonia Projects in Spain

(Técnicas Reunidas) • The agreement has been signed within the framework of the Ignis P2X project launched by Ignis together with KKR. It covers collaboration from the conceptual phase to the complete execution of the investment. Total investment could exceed 5 billion euros. The

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Trafigura Completes First Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Ammonia

(Trafigura) Trafigura Group Pte Ltd (“Trafigura”), a market leader in the global commodities industry, has successfully completed its first ship-to-ship (STS) transfer of ammonia. This took place last week in international waters close to the port of Ceuta in the Strait

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Waiver Reinstated at Port of Gangavaram for Vessels Using Green Bunker Fuels

(Manifold Times) Port will offer a 50% waiver on port dues only for vessels using green marine fuels such as LNG, ammonia, hydrogen or electrical power as their main propulsion source, according to GAC. -- Adani Ports and Logistics has reinstated a

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Commission Approves €3 Billion Swedish State Aid Scheme to Support the Roll-out of Biogenic Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage

(European Commission) European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion (SEK 36 billion) Swedish scheme to support carbon capture and storage (‘CCS') aimed at reducing carbon dioxide (‘CO2') released during the combustion or processing of biomass (‘biogenic

July 03, 2024 Read Full Article

Cassava Prices Soaring in Nigeria Due to Increased Demand from Ethanol Producers

by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) The price of cassava is experiencing a rise due to increased competition from industries like ethanol production. This surge in industrial demand is creating a ripple effect, pushing up prices for everyday food items derived from cassava. A staple

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Embrapa and Acelen Renewables Begin Macauba Domestication for Aviation Fuel and Bioproducts

(Acelen) Biofuels from the Brazilian plant have the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to fossil fuels. -- A technical meeting involving scientific leaders from Acelen Renewables, Embrapii, and Embrapa initiated the technological development project for the macauba

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Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Extends Scope to Alternative Carbon Feedstocks

(Renewable Carbon Initiatives) For the first time, SBTi’s latest draft consultation includes requirements for companies to set alternative feedstock targets for CCU, bio-based and chemical recycling – in line with RCI’s renewable carbon concept The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi, sciencebasedtargets.org) provides companies

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the SAF Grand Challenge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 26 Workstreams, 140 Activities and with 2030 & 2030-2050 impact timeframes — The SAF Grand Challenge is ambitious and detailed, with many US Federal agencies and one aggressive goal. In this deck, the deed for policy

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Spanish Government Should Adopt Ecological Commission's Recommendations for SAF Production

(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Spain. The Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission of Spain’s

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Thyssenkrupp India Ventures into the SAF Foray

(Construction World) Thyssenkrupp Industries India, whose German parent had recently divested most shares in the company, expressed its intention to enter the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector as part of its new business strategy under Indian ownership. Vivek Bhatia, the managing

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CAPHENIA and Condor Have Entered into an Agreement for the Future Procurement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).

(CAPHENIA) As a partner, Condor will support the further development of the process to market maturity while securing access to agreed-upon quantities once production reaches an industrial scale. This is expected to occur in 2027. -- ... Dr. Mark Misselhorn, CEO of

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Neste Supplies Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Hotelplan Group via the Neste Impact Emission Reduction Solution

(Neste) Neste will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Hotelplan Group, a globally active Swiss travel group in the leisure and business travel sector, to enable Hotelplan to expand the use of SAF across the whole group. Hotelplan purchases unblended, i.e.

July 03, 2024 Read Full Article

The Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) Summit --- September 12, 2024 --- Kearney, NE

The Environment, Health, Safety (EHS) Summit is a daylong, in-person event, hosted by the Nebraska Ethanol Board, that is attended by ethanol plant managers and EHS representatives, as well as vendors, engineers, auditors, and inspectors involved in regulatory compliance. READ

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Scientists Gain New Molecular-Level Insights into Breaking Down Plant Material for Biofuels

(U.S. Department of Energy/NewsWise) Compared to biofuel crops like corn, breaking down cellulose from nonedible plant parts or grasses grown on marginal lands is slow and inefficient. Cellulose is the building block of plant cell walls. However, using these non-food plants could help

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Garbage Could Replace a Quarter of Petroleum-Based Jet Fuel Every Year

JoAnna Wendel (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Understanding where Americans produce the most garbage—and where the busiest airports are—can inform where to build waste-to-fuel facilities -- Every year, the nation’s aviation industry uses around 22 billion gallons of jet fuel, which produces about

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Burgum Set to Decide on Massive Pipeline Project that’s Pitting His Rural Constituents against GOP Megadonors

by Allison Gordon and Casey Tolan (CNN) As Donald Trump is considering him for his vice-presidential pick, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum could play a deciding role in allowing a massive carbon dioxide pipeline project – backed by GOP megadonors who

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Overreliance on EV’s Generate Power Grid Concerns

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) There are concerns a reliance on electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector could compromise the U.S. power grid. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says grids are already struggling and

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Shady Dealings or ‘Clerical Error’?

Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) ... As I was putting this issue together—specifically the Information section on U.S. biobased diesel trade—I discovered an unwelcomed surprise. Certain biodiesel-export data on the U.S. Energy Information Administration website has been dramatically revised down. I am particularly

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3rd Congress of the Brazilian Network for Sustainable Bio-Kerosene and Hydrocarbons for Aviation (RBQAV)

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA)The 3rd Congress of the Brazilian Network for Sustainable Bio-kerosene and Hydrocarbons for Aviation (Rede Brasileira de Bioquerosene e Hidrocarbonetos Sustentáveis para Aviação - RBQAV) took place on June 17th, 18th, and 19th

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Fossil Fuel Groups Ask SCOTUS to Overturn California’s Clean Car Waiver

by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) EPA allows California to set tougher emissions standards, which 17 other states have also adopted. -- Fossil fuel interests want the Supreme Court to review California's authority to set stricter emissions standards for cars and trucks

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Universal Hydrogen Shuts Down After Running Out Of Funds

by Justin Foster (Simply Flying) Universal Hydrogen closed due to lack of funding and a failed merger; The company aimed to develop hydrogen-powered flight but faced infrastructure challenges; Despite achieving a hydrogen-powered flight in 2023, the company couldn't secure further financing. On Thursday, June

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Belgium: EPPO Arrests Two Suspects in €3.1 Million Biodiesel Fraud Investigation

( Independent public prosecution office of the EU) The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Brussels (Belgium) has arrested two suspects in connection with an investigation into a customs fraud involving biodiesel imports, with an estimated damage of €3.1 million. The two

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Co-Fermentation Process Making Significant Strides in Biofuel Research

(Oklahoma State University) Researchers in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University continue to refine a co-fermentation process resulting in the production of butanol, a biofuel made from renewable resources that can be converted into jet fuel.

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Value and Sustainability through Agriculture

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Pacific Ag is North America’s largest harvester and marketer of crop residue, operating the largest harvest fleet globally.In this ABLC presentation from pacific Ag’s Harrison Pettit, the potential of ag residuals when realized globally – improving lives,

July 02, 2024 Read Full Article

ClearFlame Engine Technology Advancing

by Jared White (Brownfield Ag News) The chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) says checkoff dollars are being used to advance technologies to convert diesel engines to run on ethanol. Jon Rosenstiel, who farms in Stephenson County, tells Brownfield investments

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Shell to Pause Construction on One of Europe's Biggest Biofuels Plants

by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Shell (NYSE:SHEL) said on Tuesday it will stop construction of a major biofuels production facility in the Netherlands, as it seeks to ensure the project's competitiveness in a market that faces an anticipated flood of sustainable fuels from

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Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023-25 Appropriately Set, EPA Says

by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) Supplemental volumes already partially upheld by court; Recordkeeping necessary for food feedstock eligibility -- The Environmental Protection Agency defended its latest standards for renewable fuel from various attacks by both environmental and industry groups. “EPA appropriately set the specific

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Copersucar and Geo Announce Partnership to Develop Technology in Brazil for SAF Production from Biogas

(Copersucar) Copersucar and Geo bio gas&carbon announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of developing technology for converting biogas into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Combining Copersucar’s scale in the sugarcane-energy sector with Geo’s expertise in biogas/biomethane

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Vertus Energy Secures €8.75m Seed Funding to Drive Delivery of European Renewable Energy Agenda

(Vertus Energy/NewsByWire) Vertus Energy – a Waste-to-X* industrial biotech startup specialising in advanced control of bacteria behaviour – has closed a EUR 8.75 million seed funding round, it was announced today. The funding, led by prominent global investors Energy Capital Ventures®, joined

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Northern Ireland Seeks to Develop “Sustainable Biomethane Sector” Public Comment DEADLINE August 9, 2024

(Bioenergy Insight) ... Encirc’s sustainability director, Fiacre O’Donnell has said that the “only way to achieve a truly Net Zero future is to adopt new sustainable fuel sources at scale”. Fiacre was speaking in the wake of Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey

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VALPLAST Project Aims to Convert Plastic Waste into Biogas

(Bioenergy Insight) VALPLAST - a strategic project consisting of a consortium of members, and funded by the European Union - will aim to recover biodegradable plastic waste through anaerobic co-digestion treatment with sludge from sewage treatment plants (STP). This will obtain a

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A Crop Insurance Provider's Advice for Adding Sustainable Practices

by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb) With the adoption of sustainable farming practices on the rise, more producers may be looking at how double or relay cropping fits into their operations. Sheila Backer, assistant vice president of underwriting at Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance,

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State of Sustainable Fleets In 2024

(BioCycle) State of Sustainable Fleets is an annual evaluation of the clean commercial transportation market, conducted by TRC Companies, Inc. Now in its fifth year, the annual Market Brief provides historic data and analysis on leading sustainable technologies for fleets — including electrification, renewable

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Airbus Study: Fleet Upgrades Motivated by Sustainability, SAF

by Sarah Rose (AIN) 79% of polled execs cited sustainability as factor -- A study commissioned by Airbus Corporate Jets found that 79% of polled U.S. senior business executives from companies that lease or own private jets said sustainability and the use

July 02, 2024 Read Full Article

RENMAD H2 Events --- various times --- various locations

We are constantly striving to bring the most relevant topics related to renewable H2 and energy storage to life at our in-person events in Europe and America. To find out more about each event, click on its box and go

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KPI Signs Partnership Agreement with Italy’s Fox Petroli to Produce Biofuels

(Arab Times) Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) announced on Wednesday completing the agreement to acquire a 50 percent stake in Italy’s Eco Fox SRL, a company wholly owned by Fox Petroli, which specializes in the production of biofuels. In a statement to

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New Study Reveals Shorter Carbon Storage Period in Plants

by Kaleigh Harrison (Environment + Energy Leader) A recent study has unveiled that the carbon sequestered by plants globally is stored for shorter periods and is more susceptible to climate change impacts than previously understood. Conducted by an international team led

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Innovation and Collaboration: The Engine behind Sustainable Marine Fuels

by Mallory Hauser (Port of Seattle) Sustainable marine fuels are the future of maritime transportation, and it's a conversation that demands all hands on deck. Government, ports, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and the community all have a role to play. Without this collective

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Port of Seattle’s 10-Year Deal with Carnival Includes Biofuel Demonstration Project

(Manifold Times) Port and Carnival will collaborate on a non-fossil fuel demonstration project and study to identify the end-to-end challenges and opportunities for using sustainable maritime fuels at scale in Seattle. -- The Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday (25 June) said

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Metsä Group and ANDRITZ Investigate Capturing Wood-Based Carbon Dioxide

(Bioenergy International) In Finland, forest industry major Metsä Group and the Austria-headed international technology company Andritz AG (ANDRITZ) have announced that the duo will investigate the possibility of building a carbon capture facility in connection with a bioproduct mill. The work

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International Agencies Issue Joint Statement on the Role of Sustainable Bioenergy

(Bioenergy International) ... To raise awareness of the significance and highlight the critical role of sustainable bioenergy in the global energy transitions, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has issued a joint statement that seeks to address the persistent debates

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Rice Straw Researcher Bags 2024 GBEP Youth Award

by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) In Rome, Italy, Czaneil Gomez an Aston University, UK visiting researcher from the University of the Philippines Los Baños and Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) has been announced as

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APHIS Releases Preview of Request for Information on Options for Reducing Regulations for Modified Microbes DEADLINE September 3, 2024

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will soon invite public comment for 60 days on a Request for Information (RFI) once published in the Federal Register. The RFI will explore options

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Renewable Naphtha Supply Dynamics

(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Join Stephen Li, Research Director, Biofuels, S & P Global Commodity Insights as they divlge the capabilities within the bio-naphtha sector. WATCH/LISTEN

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Nominations Open: Rising Star Awards 2024 -- Women in Engineering DEADLINE July 22, 2024

(Tech Briefs) Women have been making significant improvements to engineering and are at the forefront of innovation and sustainable development. SAE Media Group shines the spotlight on their achievements with its inaugural annual Women in Engineering: Rising Star Awards program. The Women in Engineering: Rising

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Book & Claim: Unlocking SAF Supply Today

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The last episode of the webinar hosted by the Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) was about a relatively new topic called Book and Claim (BC). This is an innovative method, still in

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E. Kalimantan Governor Encourages Chinese Investment in Biodiesel Plant

(Indonesia Business Post) Governor of East Kalimantan, Akmal Malik, encouraged Chinese companies to invest in building a biodiesel plant in East Kalimantan, emphasizing the region’s significant palm oil production potential. The offer was conveyed during his recent visit to Huangshan, Anhui

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Letters to the Editor: Aviation Fuel

by Alison Graab (Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition/Boston Herald) The recent guest oped (“Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize billionaires’ jet fuel,” June 21) significantly mischaracterizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), its benefits and beneficiaries. Nearly 3 million passengers and more than 58,000 tons of cargo

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SAF Roundtable in Vancouver

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry, including Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ed Hubbard, joined a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy roundtable in Vancouver, Canada recently on the sidelines of a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S.

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Decision to Install Small-Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production Test Rig for further Development of CO₂ to SAF Synthesis Technologies

(IHI Corporation) -The next stage of world-class synthesis technology development- - IHI Corporation together with the Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE²)(*1), a research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, has been working on the

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

RTA to Test Hydrogen Bus in Dubai’s Climate

(Gulf News) ... The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has signed an agreement with a company to trial an environmentally-friendly hydrogen bus in Dubai’s climate and operational conditions. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of RTA’s Public

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to a Year of Opportunity for Sustainable Fuels & Chemicals

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gerard Ostheimer, Manager of the CEM Biofuture Campaign and chairman of the Bold Goals Action Group, gave these slides at ABLC 2024 outlining the opportunities at the international policy level stemming from India’s G20 presidency last

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Models on the Runway: Is SAF Ready for Take-off?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... So, at EUBCE, you ask, what is the buzz on the floor? To paraphrase Monty Python:, it is SAF, SAF, SAF, SAF, carbon price on chemicals, eSAF, SAF, SAF and eSAF. So many people had so many

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

America Has the Hydrogen Vehicle the World Doesn’t Know about: There Are Only 90, and They’re Colossal

by D. Garcia (EcoNews/ECOticia) ... King County Metro, which is the public transit agency for Seattle and its surrounding regions, has revealed that it will demonstrate and put into use hydrogen fuel cell buses as it moves closer to achieving a

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

This Engine Runs on Water and Will Be Commercialized: Better than Hydrogen and More than 400 hp

by D. Garcia (EcoNews/ECOticia) ... In addition to the usual use of hydrogen, some engine manufacturers are exploring the possibility of burning hydrogen with combustion engines. This operation is more inefficient, but retains much of the essence of these engines,

July 01, 2024 Read Full Article

Bio-oil Production from Waste Plant Seeds Biomass as Pyrolytic Lignocellulosic Feedstock and Its Improvement for Energy Potential: A Review

by Victor Idankpo Ameh, Olusola Olaitan Ayeleru, Philiswa Nosizo Nomngongo and Ishmael Matala Ramatsa (Waste Management Bulletin) Waste plant seeds biomass yield an average bio-oil of 47.85% through pyrolysis. Pyrolysis oil from plant seeds has more bioenergy value than that from other tree parts' biomass resources. Catalytic, co-pyrolysis, and distillation approaches can

June 30, 2024 Read Full Article

Future of Chemical Recycling 2025 --- February 5-6, 2025 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands

After a thought-provoking and hugely successful launch this year, ACI’s next edition of Future of Chemical Recycling will be taking place in February 2025. ACI was proud to launch this landmark event in the realm of sustainable waste-material management in Rotterdam on the

June 30, 2024 Read Full Article

Lufthansa Group introduces Environmental Cost Surcharge

(Lufthansa Group) Environmental Cost Surcharge applies to departures from the 27 EU countries as well as the UK, Norway and Switzerland; Charge applies to all tickets issued from June 26, 2024 with departure from January 1, 2025; Lufthansa Group invests billions annually for

June 30, 2024 Read Full Article

International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB) --- June 2-4, 2025 --- Turku, Finland

The 21th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Turku/Åbo, Finland from Monday 2 June until Wednesday 4 June 2025, organised by Åbo Akademi University, the Industrial chemistry and reaction engineering and the Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference

June 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Future of BioLNG: Europe 2025 --- January 29-30, 2025 --- Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Join ACI’s The Future of BioLNG: Europe 2025, a premier event dedicated to BioLNG innovation, regulation, and market dynamics taking place 29th & 30th January, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and key stakeholders to

June 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Philippine DOE to Release Roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in July

(Power Philippines News) The roadmap for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will be developed this July, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). In the recently concluded German-Philippine conference on innovative bioenergy technologies, DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara said that the

June 29, 2024 Read Full Article

EPA Announces $932 Million in Grants for Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under 2024 Program DEADLINE July 25, 2024

(California Special Districts Association) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that, under the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grants Program Notice of Funding Opportunity, they will award up to $932 million in competitive grant funding for clean heavy-duty vehicles to municipalities throughout

June 29, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE Announces $16 Million to Advance Technologies that Transform Carbon Emissions into Valuable Products

(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will help decarbonize U.S. fuel and chemical industries by enabling sustainable alternatives generated from carbon dioxide -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office

June 29, 2024 Read Full Article

Kemin Industries Acquires Antimicrobial Company to Expand Product Offerings for U.S. Biofuel Industry

(Kemin Industries/PR Newswire) Colorado-based Archangel Inc. is a market leader in advanced bacterial control solutions for the biofuel industry -- Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the