by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) An Iowa biofuels coalition reports unanimous support among all Republican presidential candidates for consumer access to year-round E15 and opposition to electric vehicles (EV) mandates. “All the active candidates in Iowa agree that consumers deserve choices in how
TRA Opens Transition Review into Biodiesel from Argentina Public Comment DEADLINE October 23, 2023
( U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The Trade Remedies Authority has launched a transition review into countervailing measures on biodiesel imported from Argentina. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (Thursday 5 October) launched a transition review into countervailing measures on biodiesel imported from
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French Government Awards Global Bioenergies €16.4 Million to Help Fund Construction of the World’s First Biosourced Isobutene Plant
(Global Bioenergies) Under Bpifrance’s “Première Usine” call for projects as part of the France 2030 plan, the French government has decided to help finance the project to build a plant capable of producing 10,000 tonnes of isobutene and derivatives per year.
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Visolis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project aims to support Visolis, a biotech start-up company, to develop hydrogenolysis catalyst that can operate at low-pressures (≤ 5 MPa) and demonstrate conversion of a fermentation-derived C6 intermediate to a high value
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Measuring Value during a Linear to Circular Transformation
by Russ Freeman (Biofuels Digest) ... Reform emphasizes using carbon already in the natural cycle to displace fossil sources. With realization comes pressure to entice financial investment away from resource mining and toward repurposing. That brings us quickly to the theme of
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National Ethanol Conference --- February 19-21, 2024 --- San Diego, CA
Ethanol executives worldwide are coming together for RFA's 29th Annual National Ethanol Conference: Powered By Partnerships! Why should the 2024 National Ethanol Conference be on your calendar? Networking opportunities Business development Innovative new uses for ethanol in the marketplace Latest intel on government policies Gaining fresh insight about
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Ethanol Industry Will Be on Full Display at Iowa Speedway
by Riley Smith (KXEL) Yesterday (October 3, 2023)’s announcement from NASCAR is obviously huge news for the state as far as entertainment and recreation is concerned. The race will be a huge boon for the local economies, as it could
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GS Caltex, POSCO, H-Line Shipping Team up to Introduce Ships Powered by Biofuel
by Ko Dong-hwan (Korea Times) Three companies involved in oil refining, steelmaking and shipbuilding have joined hands to introduce a fleet of ships running on marine biofuel to reduce carbon emissions. A senior official from the Supply and Trading Department at GS
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Revolutionary Recycling Process Transforms Plastic Waste
(U.S. Department of Energy) Despite millions of Americans depositing their plastic waste into recycling bins, much of that waste, including flexible films, multilayer materials, and colored plastics, cannot be recycled cost-effectively. In fact, only 9% of plastics in the U.S. are
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SAF in Action: Carbon Negative Jet Fuel Made from Manure and More
(U.S. Department of Energy) Wet waste—including food waste, manure, sewage, and inedible fats, oils, and greases—is a large source of methane emissions, a pollutant 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have created
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Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport to Switch to Unleaded Aviation Fuel 3 Years ahead of Deadline
(CBS Colorado) Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport says it is on track to make the switch to unleaded aviation fuel three years ahead of the FAA deadline. RMMA is the fastest-growing airport in Colorado with three flight schools and 50 businesses. ... RMMA director
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Biden Admin Floats Idea of Adding Climate Impacts to Fines, Penalties
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Climatewire) The proposal comes from a White House directive highlighting the social cost of greenhouse gases. -- Breaking the law soon could get more expensive for companies and people who violate U.S. environmental regulations. That’s based on a
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2023 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) --- October 17-19, 2023 --- Las Vegas, NV
NBAA-BACE is the world’s largest business aviation event where game-changing innovation takes center stage. NBAA-BACE is your ultimate opportunity to interact with thousands of dedicated and visionary individuals and explore technologies that are driving the excitement, safety and sustainability of
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Las Vegas Airports to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Flights From NBAA’s 2023 Convention
(National Business Aviation Association) Aircraft flying into Las Vegas’ three airports for the 2023 National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) will have an opportunity to fuel up with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), an innovation central to
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Reps Move to Establish Bio-Fuels Energy Industry Framework
by Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja (Vanguard) In a significant move towards a greener and more sustainable energy future in Nigeria, the House of Representatives has passed for Second reading a Bill for an Act to Provide a Policy Framework for the Development of
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Shell Debuts Renewable Diesel at Los Angeles Stations -- OPIS
by Donna Harris (OPIS/MarketWatch) Shell Plc has begun offering Shell Renewable Diesel at 75 Los Angeles Shell stations, the company said in an email Monday. The major is promoting renewable diesel on its website as a low-carbon, drop-in fuel that can reduce
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Kuehne+Nagel Launches Carbon Insetting for HVO, Electric Trucks to Be Included
(Kuehne+Nagel) New Book & Claim insetting solution for HVO complements the existing offer in Air and Sea Logistics; Electric vehicles to be included in the offer; Key accelerator to reduce emissions in the logistics industry, supporting Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026 Kuehne+Nagel has launched
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MOL and EDF Renewables Partner up for Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Opportunities
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and EDF Renewables have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate in acceleration of the development of offshore wind and related business and to encourage developments in Green Hydrogen. EDF Renewables is an
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Global Clean Energy Reports Largest Camelina Acreage Worldwide
(Global Clean Energy) Over 65,000 acres contracted in the U.S., South America, and Europe -- Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) today announced that its subsidiaries Sustainable Oils, Inc. (North America) and Camelina Company (Europe and South America) worked with growers to contract a record
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Catalytic Upgrading of Pyrolysis Products for SAF
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project aims to Develop a technology pathway to convert woody biomass into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other biogenic products via catalytic fast pyrolysis (CFP) and hydrotreating. This research opens pathways for SAF production from forest resources
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Public Policy Is Required to Promote the Production of SAF in Mexico
(Mexico Now) According to Javier Villazón Salem, general director of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares (ASA), although Mexico has signed international commitments to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to zero in the aeronautical sector, the so-called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is still
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Half of Germany’s Electricity Needed for Lufthansa to Use 100% SAF, Says CEO
by Dana Stefan (Travel Tomorrow) Lufthansa Group CEO, Carsten Spohr has stated that the energy required to produce enough sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to power the entire Lufthansa fleet would require half of Germany’s electricity supply. His comments came at a conference
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Austrian Airlines Forced to Admit 100% SAF Flights Were False Advertisement
by Rytis Beresnevicius (Aerotime Hub) Austrian Airlines was found guilty of misleading travelers in an advertising campaign that suggested its flights used 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A court ruled that the carrier post a corrective statement on its website and social
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Memorandum of Understanding Concluded with Korea Alcohol Group to Step up Bioethanol Imports to Japan
(Sumitomo Corporation) Collaboration aimed at establishing circular economies in the green chemical and green fuel sectors -- Sumitomo Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with KC&A, a Korean chemical/alcohol manufacturing and trading company affiliated with the Korea Alcohol Group, on developing
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How United and Other US Airlines Lost Momentum on Sustainable Jet Fuel
by Ben Elgin (Bloomberg) Despite soaring rhetoric, American carriers are far behind their European counterparts in implementing this climate fix. -- ... Only a half-dozen companies make commercial quantities of SAF, which accounts for about 0.1% of the world’s jet-fuel supply and costs at least
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Biofuel to Power ADNOC Distribution’s UAE Vehicle Fleet Championing Sustainable Transportation.
(ADNOC) Milestone aligns with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic initiative by contributing to reducing emissions from the transportation sector -- ADNOC Distribution today announced its UAE heavy vehicle fleet, supplying main fuels, will be powered by B20 biofuel, targeting
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Zilor’s Ethanol Gets Certification to Be Used in SAF Production
by Juan Pedro Tomas (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Nova Cana reported that local company Zilor announced that it has received certification for its ethanol to be used in low-carbon biofuels for aviation. The report noted that only four plants in the world
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World Energy and Microsoft Join Forces to Drive Aviation Decarbonization through Ten-year Contract for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates (SAFc)
(World Energy) World Energy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and low-carbon solutions provider, announced a long-term agreement with Microsoft to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates
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Renewable Fuel Producers Call Jet Fuel a “Lifeline”
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) Renewable fuels producers are calling the airline industry a lifeline as sustainable jet fuel could be the best hope for corn-ethanol makers. With the current Administration looking to slash gasoline demand over the next two decades, ethanol producers
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Ethanol: Context Missing on This Vital Fuel
by Brian Werner and Gary Prescher (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association/ Minnesota Corn Research & Promotion Council/Minneapolis Star Tribune) The Oct. 2 commentary discussing the climate impacts of Minnesota agriculture included several misleading statements and cherry-picked science to assert that ethanol is not
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Democrats in Congress Ask Biden for Moratorium on Carbon Pipeline Permits
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The United States should not permit any new carbon dioxide pipelines until updated federal safety regulations are finished, a dozen Democratic members of Congress said in a letter sent to President Joe Biden on Tuesday. Carbon capture and
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RFA Calls on California to Stop “Slow-Walking” E15 Approval
(Rnewable Fuels Association) In a letter today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the agency to expeditiously approve the use of cleaner-burning, lower-carbon E15 gasoline blends, which contain 15 percent ethanol. RFA noted that California is one
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Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Reduces Fleet's Environmental Impact with Sustainable Fuel Alternative
(Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service transitions to a more sustainable fuel made from renewable raw materials -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now
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EWABA-Wide 3-Month Pilot of the Union Database for Biofuels with Bioledger
(European Waste-based and Advanced Biofuels Association) The EWABA association, representing 50+ stakeholders from the EU waste-based and advanced biodiesel supply chain, announces the start of a 3-month pilot of the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) for its members under the guidance
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Cryogenic Carbon Capture
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Andrew Baxter, CEO of Sustainable Energy Solutions, provided this overview for the most recent episode of REenergize. It’s a look at cryogenic carbon capture and specifically, a low energy and cost retrofit technology, produces high-purity, liquid CO2
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Eni’s Africa Biofuel Feedstock Plan to Cost €700 Million
(BNN Bloomberg) Eni SpA’s plan to set up plants to source approximately 700,000 tons of biofuel feedstock from Africa by 2026 will cost as much as €700 million ($735 million), according to a senior company official. The plan has already received its
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AAFC Agri-Science Program Announces $5.3M to BioFuelNet: Research Focuses Heavily on the Application of Innovative Technologies to Generate Biofuels
by Valerie McLeod (McGill Reporter) Research focuses heavily on the application of innovative technologies to generate biofuels with the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supply carbon for sequestration into soils, and enhance environmental sustainability -- On August 30, Vice-Principal of Macdonald Campus
October 03, 2023 Read Full Article
UP Issues Guidelines for Production, Sale of Biodiesel
(CanIndia) The Uttar Pradesh government has issued guidelines for the production and sale of biodiesel in the state. “According to the guidelines issued by Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Renewable Energy, Mahesh Kumar Gupta, the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development
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Yield10 Bioscience Completes Harvest of a Majority of the 2023 Winter and Spring Camelina Grain Grown Under Contract, Generating Revenue from Biofuel Production
(Yield10 Globe Newswire) Begins revenue generation for “Camelina Seed Genetics to Biofuel” platform -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that the harvest of a majority of the winter and spring Camelina sativa ("Camelina”) grain produced
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Malaysia Mulls Expansion of B10 Biodiesel Usage to Industrial Sector
(Channel News Asia/Reuters) Malaysia is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme, which requires the mandatory use of 10 per cent palm oil, to the industrial sector, its plantations and commodities minister said on Tuesday. Malaysia, the world's second biggest producer of
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Louisiana Decision Support Tool
(Carbon Action Alliance) Explore the social and environmental factors considered for building carbon management projects in Louisiana. -- This StoryMap contains the Louisiana Decision Support Tool for carbon management (Decision Support Tool). The Decision Support Tool is a public resource that includes
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Farmer Perspectives on Carbon Markets Incentivizing Agricultural Soil Carbon Sequestration
by Clare T. Barbato and Aaron L. Strong (Nature Climate Action) Climate change mitigation efforts to achieve net-zero emissions require not only decreasing current greenhouse gas emissions, but also the deployment of negative emissions technologies. Soil organic carbon sequestration in agricultural
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Power Outage after Lightning Strikes Oxfordshire AD Plant
(Bioenergy Insight) A lightning strike hit a UK food waste recycling plant on Monday, sending a huge fireball into the sky, reported AFP. Severn Trent Green Power, which runs the Cassington anaerobic digestion (AD) facility near Yarnton, just north of the city of
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LTA Staff Meet Salvadoran Governmental Representatives, Discuss MOU To Evaluate Possible Blending Program
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) Latin America (LTA) Regional Ethanol Consultants Freddy Villao and Juan Sebastian Diaz traveled to El Salvador this month to meet ministerial level government officials, including Vice President Felix Ulloa. The purpose of the
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Hydrogen as a Long-Haul Trucking Solution --- October 5, 2023 --- ONLINE
Please join the Atlantic Council’s Global Energy Center on Thursday, October 5th from 11 AM – 12 PM ET for a discussion on using hydrogen for US long-haul trucking. During this discussion, experts will examine key opportunities and challenges for long-haul trucking, including the Inflation Reduction
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The SBTi Opens Call for Evidence on the Effectiveness of Environmental Attribute Certificates in Climate Targets DEADLINE November 24, 2023
(Science Based Targets initiative) The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has opened a Call for Evidence on the Effectiveness of the Use of Environmental Attribute Certificates in Corporate Climate Targets. -- The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has today (September 21, 2023)
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Lufthansa Group Offers Special Fare with 100 percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Passengers Traveling to the UN World Climate Conference in Dubai
(Lufthansa Group) Offer for travelers flying to COP28 from Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium with the Lufthansa Group; Offset of CO₂ emissions entirely through Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Free rebooking option and bike rental voucher as well as e-limousine hotel transfer for Business Class
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Diamond DA42-VI Flying with Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the First Time
(Diamond Aircraft) A Diamond DA42-VI training aircraft, powered by the Austro Engine AE300, from European Flight Academy carries out circuit of the aerodrome at Bremen airport. -- Last Monday (September 25, 2023), following extensive tests and preparations, training aircraft from the European
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Orlen, Yokogawa Partner to Develop eSAF Technology
(Orlen/Biobased Diesel Daily) Orlen and Yokogawa Europe, the regional headquarters for Japan’s Yokogawa Electric Corp., announced Sept. 22 that they have joined forces to initiate industrial-scale production of carbon-neutral synthetic aviation fuels. In a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed Sept. 21, the
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Emirates and Shell Aviation Sign Agreement for SAF Supply at Airline’s Dubai Hub
(Emirates) Over 300,000 gallons of blended SAF to be supplied by Shell Aviation to Emirates for use at its Dubai (DXB) hub; Agreement includes Emirates using Avelia platform for tracking SAF delivery and its environmental attributes. Emirates has today announced an agreement
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Repsol Selects Honeywell Ecofining™ Technology for Biofuel Production in Spain
(Honeywell) The Ecofining™ process has been used commercially to produce renewable diesel since 2013 and sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) since 2016. -- Honeywell announced today that Repsol has licensed Honeywell Ecofining™ technology to produce renewable fuels from feedstocks such as used cooking
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Vale and Petrobras Sign Protocol of Intent to Accelerate the Development of Low-Carbon Solutions
(Vale) Vale today signed a protocol of intent with Petrobras to develop low carbon solutions, taking advantage of the technical expertise of both companies and their synergies. The partnership is for a two-year period and will assess joint decarbonization opportunities,
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Farmers Can Offset the Cost of Filling up Farm Tank with IRFA On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) $22,500 in Additional Funding for On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program -- Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) launched the latest round of its statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit program to give back to farmers dedicated to using higher biodiesel blends. Farmers who
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Renewable Resources and Biorefineries Conference (RRB) --- June 5-7, 2024 --- Brussels, Belgium
Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference is expected to welcome about 300 international participants from over 30 countries. The overall theme of this anniversary edition is: Impacting SDGs by renewables Delegates from university, industry, governmental an non-governmental organizations and venture capital providers will present their views on industrial
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Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat Start up World’s Most Efficient CO2-to-Methanol Plant
(Carbon Recycling International) • Carbon Recycling International (CRI) and Jiangsu Sailboat have successfully started up one of the world's most efficient CO2-to-methanol plants. The plant will recycle carbon dioxide and hydrogen waste streams from the wider petrochemical complex. These are emissions that would
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CNA Discusses Priority Actions for the Biodiesel Sector
(Noticias Agricolas (Google Translation)) The Brazilian Agriculture and Livestock Confederation (CNA) discussed, in a meeting with the Biodiesel Parliamentary Front, on Wednesday (27), the priority agendas for promoting the biodiesel sector. During the meeting, the agenda of predictability for the biodiesel industry,
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Public Perception of CO2 Capture and Storage
by Danny Otto (Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research) Surveys show that public opinion about technologies for capturing and storing CO2 in Germany remains divided. Respondents are concerned that the focus on CCS can weaken climate policy, and they have doubts about
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Aemetis Biogas Closes $53 Million Sale of IRA Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Tax credits generated by investment in negative carbon intensity renewable natural gas production; additional $800 million of IRA investment and production tax credits expected in the next four years from Aemetis renewable fuel projects -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural
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Schneider Electric Invests Undisclosed Amount in Biofuels Junction
(Digital Journal) The investment has been made through Schneider Electric Energy Access (SEEAA), Schneider Electric said in a statement Energy management and automation firm Schneider Electric on Friday said it has made an equity investment in Biofuels Junction. The investment has been
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The Digest’s 2023 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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Bioeconomic Analytics Framework: Accelerating Decarbonization to Deliver on Net Zero Objectives
by Jeff Allen (Lee Enterprises Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... Developers in climate tech and biotech along with holders of intellectual property in these fields often need more expertise to communicate effectively with asset managers. Capital resource stakeholders evaluating bioeconomy technologies need advanced due diligence
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Here Comes the EV Backlash
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) The battle against electric cars is turning into a campaign issue for conservative politicians on both sides of the Atlantic, a development that threatens to neuter the climate benefits of moving away from gasoline. Some European
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New Engine Technology Forum Debuts
(Diesel Technology Forum/ Engine Technology Forum) New Entity Evolves from the Diesel Technology Forum -- The Board of Directors of the Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is pleased to announce that effective October 2, 2023, the DTF has evolved into the Engine Technology
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS , POSTERS, TECHNOLOGIES TechConnect World 2024 --- June 17-19, 2024 --- National Harbor, MD DEADLINES: December 15, 2023 and January 26, 2024
For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. The 2024 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation
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TechConnect World 2024 --- June 17-19, 2024 --- National Harbor, MD
For over 20 years the TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo has connected top applied research and early-stage innovations from universities, labs, and startups with industry end-users and prospectors. The 2024 TechConnect World Innovation event includes the annual SBIR/STTR Innovation
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New Issue Brief on Next Generation Fuels Act
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) CFDC has produced an Issue Brief clearly explaining the provisions of the Next Gen legislation and makes a compelling case for its passage. The new brief, the latest in CFDC’s highly successful Issue Brief and White Paper series,
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Opinion: A Future with Biofuels
by Nripendra Abhishek Nrip (Telangana Today) India should take a lesson from Brazil which has successfully scaled up its bioethanol marketing by focusing on flexible fuel vehicles -- The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the G20 Summit announced the setting up of
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Cepsa Bunkers Hapag-Lloyd’s Containership with Biofuel in Barcelona
by Fatima Bahtić (Offshore Energy) Spanish supplier of energy for maritime transport Cepsa has undertaken the largest supply of second-generation biofuels to date at the Port of Barcelona. The operation was conducted on a 350-meter-long containership operated by Hapag-Lloyd. According to the
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Geely Provides Methanol Fuel for Hangzhou Asian Games
(China Daily) The Hangzhou Asian Games offered a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday, featuring swimming Olympic champion Wang Shun and a digital torchbearer lighting the cauldron. The fuel used in the primary cauldron tower was carbon-zero methanol. This is the first
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SPAR Austria Adopts Bio-Based Fuel in Five Regions
(SPAR Austria) SPAR Austria is moving towards their sustainable mobility goals with an intermediate step of switching to bio-based fuel powering their vehicles. Renewable energy sources As part of an ambitious commitment to power their logistic operations with renewable energy sources by 2050,
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Upgrading of C1 Building Blocks
A new DOE project aims to develop the centerpiece technology for an integrated biorefinery concept based on the conversion of renewable and waste sources of C1 intermediates (e.g., syngas, CO2, methanol) to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with improved carbon
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Loughborough University Supports Rolls-Royce Hydrogen Research Project with World Industry First
(Loughborough University) A Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project, supported by Loughborough University, has taken a huge step towards achieving net zero aviation. Today (Monday 25 September), the company announced achieving a new world industry first as they, alongside easyJet, look to lead in
October 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Cyprus Advances Green Hydrogen Production And Initiates Hydrogen Valley Project
by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry George Papanastasiou has revealed that several companies in Cyprus are proposing pilot projects for green hydrogen production, primarily utilizing solar power. A dedicated technical committee for hydrogen has been established to assess
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BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 Webinar: Incorporating Bioenergy National Laboratory Research into the Classroom --- October 5, 2023 --- ONLINE
Are you interested in providing hands-on, data-centric bioenergy experiences in your classroom? The Bioenergy Research and Education Bridge (BRIDGES) Program is partnering with the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to host the BRIDGES Bioenergy 101 webinar at 6 pm (ET) on Thursday, October 5, 2023, to
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A New Nimbyism Blocks Carbon Pipelines
By Benoît Morenne and Joe Barrett (Wall Street Journal) Projects for burying carbon emissions are under pressure in the Midwest, spelling challenges ahead for massive infrastructure buildup -- Oil and gas pipelines have been stymied for years by environmentalists and landowners. Now those
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The UAE Holds a Major Oil and Gas Conference Just ahead of Hosting UN Climate Talks in Dubai
by Jon Gambrell (Associated Press) The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks urged oil and gas companies Monday to be “central to the solution” to fighting climate change, a message delivered even as the industry boosts its
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Navigator Carbon Capture Pipeline Company Moves to Pause Bid for Iowa Permit
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Des Moines Register) Navigator CO2 Ventures wants to suspend the permit process for its planned carbon capture pipeline in Iowa until it wins approval for the project from utility regulators in Illinois. The pipeline would carry emissions
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Production of Clean Cooking Energy in Sierra Leone October 2023 and March/April 2024 Updates
by Moses Moseray* ( (Kondayama Biofuel Investment/special to Advanced Biofuels USA) I have made modifications of my stove based on the request and suggestions from those that have used it and those that are interested to have it and to trial it.
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What the World Would Look Like without Fossil Fuels
by Shannon Osaka (Washington Post) A thought experiment shows the complexities of phasing out oil, gas and coal -- ... If fossil fuel production were stopped tomorrow, the world would quickly grind to a halt. Even in areas where a large portion
October 01, 2023 Read Full Article
A Drop in Emissions, and a Jobs Bonanza? Critics Question Benefits of a Proposed Hydrogen Hub for the Appalachian Region
by Jon Hurdle (Inside Climate News) The potential gains for Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio have not been clearly spelled out, and the science is being challenged, as the Department of Energy prepares to announce the builders of six to 10
October 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Digging Deeper: Ethanol’s Role In the Carbon Age
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol production is currently at the epicenter of the carbon capture and sequestration movement. Just ask two of the world’s most well-versed carbon experts. Sarah Forbes, deputy director for Carbon Management Technologies at the Office
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Indonesia, Malaysia Push Biofuel to Offset Palm Oil Price Downturn
by Erwida Maulia, Ismi Damayanti and Norman Goh (Nikkei) Falling prices hurt companies; risks loom from El Nino and EU deforestation law -- Weak prices for palm oil, a worsening outlook and a backlash against the commodity over deforestation concerns are
September 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Without Green Hydrogen Policy, Shipping and Aviation Will Never Get to Zero Emissions
(Sasha Coalition) All pathways to truly sustainable fuels for the shipping and aviation sectors require green hydrogen (produced from renewables), with some of them requiring carbon dioxide from sustainable sources like direct air capture (DAC), according to a report released today
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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In Vadnais Heights
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM promoted E15 (Unleaded 88) to drivers at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights today. During the two-hour-long promotion, drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 were rewarded with prizes such
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Minnesota State Mankato Students Tour Guardian Energy
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Nine students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s biological engineering analysis class toured Guardian Energy today to learn more about the ethanol production process. “It’s always a pleasure to host students from Minnesota State Mankato. For this group of biological
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MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 in Richfield
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 (E15) during an hour-long promotion at a Minnoco station in Richfield yesterday. During the promotion, drivers won prizes such as $20 in
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“On the Road to Net-Zero Emissions”: IVECO and Shell Launch European Bio-LNG Tour
(IVECO/AltFuels) IVECO and Shell are about to start their “ON THE ROAD TO NET-ZERO EMISSIONS” bio-LNG tour, a 10-day long-haul journey across Europe on board an IVECO S-Way truck powered by bio-LNG. The tour will start at the Mittenwalde Shell station
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D4 RINs Collapse in 2023, Driving own prices in entire RINs complex
by Phillip Herring and Melvin Lee (S&P Global) D4 RINs drop 44.5% in 2023; Renewable biodiesel production ramps up; BOHO nearing 2023 lows -- D4 Renewable Identification Numbers have plummeted 44.5% so far in 2023 due to an uptick in renewable diesel production
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Agritechnica: John Deere to Present Concept Ethanol Engine
by Saul Wordsworth (International Industrial Vehicle Technology) John Deere is leveraging its engineering expertise to vet and test new technologies that simplify the integration of renewable fuels with combustion engine technology as it strives to deliver more value and productivity to customers. It
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Vance Unveils Legislation Eliminating EV Tax Credits
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) introduced legislation Thursday that would eliminate federal tax credits for electric vehicles, the latest in a series of Republican salvos against EV technology. Vance’s bill, first reported by The Daily Caller, would undo several EV
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Researchers Create Formula for First Synthetic Sugarcane Molasses with Fully Reproducible Composition
by Ricardo Muniz (Agência FAPESP) Molasses, a broad term used to describe concentrated sugarcane or sugarbeet juice solutions after removal of sucrose crystals, are an industrial byproduct of the raw sugar production process. Natural molasses have variable compositions that are
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VIB-KU Leuven and AB Biotek Team up to Develop New Ethanol Production Yeast Strains
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, VIB-KU Leuven Center for Microbiology and AB Biotek, a department within Associated British Foods, have entered into a research collaboration to develop new yeast strains for bioethanol production. In their joint research, both institutes hope
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
Arkema Strengthens its positions in the United States in the production of key additives for the biofuel value chain
(Arkema) In a fast-growing biofuel market, driven by the demand for sustainable growth, in particular decarbonization of road and air transport, Arkema has decided to increase its global production capacity of DMDS (dimethyl disulfide), an additive that is key in the
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ADM and Syngenta Group Sign MoU to Support Low-Carbon Next-Generation Oilseeds and Improved Varieties to Meet Growing Demand for Biofuels and Other Products
(ADM and Sungenta/Business Wire) ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Syngenta Group, one of the world's biggest agricultural technology companies, announced today they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate in
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Porsche 911 GT3 R rennsport Is a 611-HP Track Star With a Gigantic Wing
by Chris Tsui (The Drive) ... It can run on E25 fuels including bio-ethanol and eFuel, which, if Porsche has its way, means the GT3 R rennsport can potentially be driven while remaining carbon neutral. ... But with such an inspired setup,
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
25 Bold Actions to Accelerate Global Bioeconomy Deployment: Results from the 9/22/23 Meet-up of the Bold Goals Action Group in Sydney
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Australia, at the initial meet-up of the global Bold Goals Action Group, leaders of the global bioeconomy, a “coalition of the willing”, established a draft of 25 Bold Actions that, if achieved by the various stakeholders in
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Global Biofuel Production ‘Too Slow’, IEA Reveals
(Biofuels International) Biofuel production globally is not progressing fast enough for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions of carbon dioxide by 2050, the International Energy Agency said. The organisation revealed this in its updated Net Zero Roadmap on September
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Using Sludge Waste to Produce SAF
(Biofuels International) ... (U)sing human waste from sewage systems to produce SAF would provide an ideal, circular solution. Sustainability for aviation. A way to limit feedstock costs. A means of limiting the need for human waste to be disposed of
September 29, 2023 Read Full Article
CALL FOR SPEAKERS International Biogas Conference and Expo --- June 18-19, 2024 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE Unclear
Companies interested in speaking to an international audience specialising in the biogas industry are invited to submit their abstracts. Brought to you by the leading industry publication, Bioenergy Insight, this year’s event proved to be our most popular meeting yet, with
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The U.S. Department of Energy Launches the 2023 - 2025 AlgaePrize Competition!
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), in partnership with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, is announcing the launch of the 2023-2025 AlgaePrize Competition, which challenges students to become the next generation of bioeconomy professionals by expanding novel solutions
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Tazewell, Virginia Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to Advance the Bioeconomy in Virginia -- The ATIP Foundation, Ecostrat, Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commission and the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. Funded
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
NREL Releases 6th Edition of Biodiesel Handling Guide
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, funded by Clean Fuels Alliance America to offer basic information on biodiesel’s proper and safe use to help fleets, blenders, distributors and
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
TTC Tour Brands Cuts Emissions with Biofuels and Renewable Energy
by Samantha Mayling (Travel Weekly) TTC Tour Brands has announced the first investments being made by its Carbon Fund, including biofuel for its coaches and renewable energy for its properties. ... The youth travel brand Contiki is partnering with GoodFuels, a manufacturer and
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels Vs Synthetic Fuels: The Five Points that Favor Waste Biomass to Fuels
by Michael Barnard (CleanTechnica) I am betting on collective sanity, rational behavior of governments, and funding getting into the right hands as opposed to into the hands of people working on useless frippery. Recently a post-doctoral researcher at Ghent University in Belgium
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Aston University Research Pioneers Making Renewable Hydrogen and Propane Fuel Gases from Glycerol
(Aston University) Research shows way forward for making renewable hydrogen from glycerol • Crude glycerol from biodiesel production plants cheap and abundant • Could benefit the environment and reduce reliance on fuel imports. Aston University research has shown the way forward for making renewable
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Leading the Way for Green Shipping Corridors in the UK
(Port of Tyne) The Clean Tyne Shipping Corridor project is a collaboration between the Port of Tyne, Arup, Connected Places Catapult, EDF Energy R&D UK, Lloyd’s Register, Newcastle University and the North East LEP.Green shipping corridors, which use zero-emission fuels and
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
MB92 Group and Rolls-Royce Join Forces to Propel Sustainable Solutions for Superyacht Fleet
(MB92 Group) Initial focus will be on moving existing fleet over to to synthetic fuels such as HVO; Partners to share performance data, R&D initiatives, training programs for sustainable propulsion upgrades MB92 Group, the world’s leading superyacht refit, repair and maintenance company
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Casterra Delivers First Shipment of Castor Seeds to Africa
(Casterra Ag/PR Newswire) This first shipment, valued at approximately US$1 million, is part of a framework agreement with a world-leading oil and gas company -- Casterra Ag Ltd. ("Casterra"), an integrated castor cultivation solution company and a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. ("Evogene") (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE:
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Rohe Solutions First in Finland to Start Liquefying Biogas at the Hamina LNG Terminal
(Rohe Solutions) Rohe Solutions Oy starts liquefying biogas from the grid at the Hamina LNG terminal. Liquefaction at Hamina LNG Oy’s terminal and the first pilot deliveries are planned to start in early 2024. Liquefaction from the grid will respond
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Airbus to Promote Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Zhu Wenqian (China Daily) France-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Airbus said China has the huge capability of producing sustainable aviation fuels, and it will continue to strengthen cooperation with Chinese suppliers to promote the use of SAF to contribute to the sustainable growth of
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Elyse Energy Signs e-Fuels Financing Deal with Hy24 and Mirova
(Elyse Energy) Elyse Energy, one of the leading European players in e-fuels, today announces a financing transaction with Hy24 and Mirova to support the development of its e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) projects in France and Spain. Hy24, managing the
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Tata Communications Joins Air France–KLM’s Corporate SAF Program
(SME Street) Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) are the most decisive ways of reducing CO2 emissions in the aviation industry. -- Air France-KLM Group today announces that Tata Communications, a global digital ecosystem enabler, has joined its Corporate SAF program to promote and
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DHL and Sasol Join Hydrogen Firm HH2E on Sustainable Jet Fuel Project
by Christoph Steitz and Rachel More (Reuters) German logistics giant DHL (DHLn.DE) is teaming up with energy firm HH2E and South African petrochemicals firm Sasol (SOLJ.J) on the expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in Germany, HH2E said on Monday. The companies have signed an
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Fill Up With Purpose: Your Gas Tank Can Help Fund Cancer Research
(Morning Ag Clips/Renewable Fuels Nebraska) Fuel the Cure campaign runs during month of October -- Join the Nebraska Ethanol Board, Renewable Fuels Nebraska, and participating retail stations this October in supporting Fuel the Cure. By choosing ethanol blends at the pump, you’re
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
NCGA Launches Advocacy Campaign Calling on Feds to Establish Level Playing Field for Biofuels Public Comment DEADLINE: October 16, 2023
(National Corn Growers Association) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) this week launched a grassroots advocacy campaign to encourage the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to provide a level playing field for biofuels such as ethanol. The organization is calling on corn growers and
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Germany's Scholz Targets Green Jet Fuel Role, Airbus Investment
by by Andreas Rinke, Tim Hepher and Rachel More (Reuters) Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday set out Germany's ambitions to become a strategic production centre for sustainable jet fuel and to lure future investment to build on its importance as one of
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Analysis: US Carbon Capture Pipeline Setbacks Reflect Challenges in Climate Fight
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) A series of permit rejections for two high-profile carbon pipeline projects in the U.S. Midwest could bode poorly for carbon capture and storage (CCS) as a widespread solution to climate change, reflecting deep-seated public concern about its
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Thermochemical Platform Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A recent DOE project aims to Improve Research Impacts by Providing Industrial Context, Maximize SAF and Heavy Fuels as Primary Products, Facilitate the Reuse of Existing Petroleum Refining Operations and mitigate scale-up risks feasible within lab/pilot
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
WS30: Bioenergy in a Net Zero Future --- October 19, 2023 --- Lyon, France and ONLINE
Workshop organized by IEA Bioenergy in collaboration with ADEME, the French Agency for Ecological Transition -- Reaching net‐zero emissions globally by 2050 requires an unprecedented transformation in how energy is produced, transported and used. In the IEA Net Zero by
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Neste Expands Its Renewable Fuels Supply Capabilities in Southern California
(Neste) Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States in cooperation with Vopak, a leading energy industry infrastructure provider. Neste commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Biogas Industry Perspectives
(BioCycle Magazine) The combination of state and federal policies establishing biogas-related incentives, new technology innovations, and strong investor interest have combined to create “an exciting time of immense growth for the U.S. biogas industry,” observes Patrick Serfass, Executive Director of the
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Rolls-Royce and Zero Petroleum Join Forces to Develop Sustainable Future
(Rolls-Royce) Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR,. ADR: RYCEY) has entered a landmark agreement with breakthrough Energy company Zero Petroleum to promote further development of the company’s power and propulsion solutions with fossil-free synthetic fuels. The new agreement will see the two parties collaborate to
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Rock Mount Engine Plant VOA Lab Begins Fuel-Agnostic Prototype Engine Production
(Cummins) ... After building its 5 millionth engine, Cummins Inc.’s Rocky Mount Engine Plant (RMEP) is continuing its long history of innovation in engine technology and manufacturing. The next stop? Building fuel-agnostic engines in their VPI Lab. WHAT IS THE VPI LAB? VPI, or value package
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Galloping Toward a Greener Future
by Kara Gundel (Diesel Technology Forum) At the Diesel Progress Summit (DPS) hosted by Diesel Progress, a KHL company, advancements in engines and powertrains, and fuels driven by emissions regulations was the backdrop of discussion. Attendees this year included industry leaders representing Cummins, Rolls-Royce,
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Mounting Discontent Augurs Badly for EU Green Deal
by Rasmus Grand Berthelsen (Politico) Recent climate regulations are triggering an unintended backlash that risks undermining Europe’s very own climate agenda from within. -- ... Earlier this month, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola — who is part of the same center-right political grouping
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
How Carbon Stored Underground Could Find Its Way Back into the Atmosphere
by Terry L. Jones and Pam Radtke (Floodlight/Louisiana Illuminator) ... But like a game of whack-a-mole, there’s a chance the planet-warming emissions could seep back up into the atmosphere after they are injected underground. How? Through any one of the thousands of abandoned
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
ThermoChem Recovery International Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Outstanding Innovation Award
(Biorenewable Deployment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored ThermoChem Recovery International, Inc. (TRI) with the 2023 Outstanding Innovation Award for their commitment to successful integration of clean technologies, from pilot to commercial, for the production of value-added products from wastes,
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Harnessing Waste & Advanced Biodiesel: A Sustainable Voyage for the Maritime Sector
by Valerie Ahrens (Bunker Holding Group/Euractiv) ... The European Union’s FuelEU Maritime regulation and the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) decarbonisation strategy have set the scene for decades to come, in a critical transition for the shipping industry. ... The EU, as a
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Methane by Converting It into Methanol with a New Enzyme
(Nagoya University) A team led by Professor Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. They used an enzyme that can be easily
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Sustainable Energy: PONANT at the Forefront with ALTENS Biofuel Based on Recycled Oils
(PONANT) Le Champlain, an expedition yacht from the PONANT Explorers series, has taken on biodiesel B100 which is 100% produced from recycled cooking oil, during a technical stop in Cherbourg in september 2023. As the first French cruise line to test this
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Plastics Recycling World Expo North America --- November 15-16, 2023 --- Cleveland, OH
Plastics Recycling World Expo has the largest concentration of plastic recycling related exhibits in the US. Taking place at the Huntington Convention Center in Cleveland, Ohio, it is co-located with the Plastics Extrusion World Expo and Compounding World Expo and
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Plastics Recycling Technology --- October 10-12, 2023 --- Vienna, Austria
The Plastics Recycling Technology event takes place in Austria for its fifth edition. Now more than ever, the pressure is on to recycle more plastics and to add value to reclaimed materials. Plastics Recycling Technology 2023 examines the latest technologies
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
India’s First Green Hydrogen-Run Bus that Emits Just Water Unveiled
by Vuukle (The Tribune) 50 units of renewable electricity and 9 kg of deionised water are needed for the production of 1 kilo of green hydrogen -- India’s top oil firm IOC on Monday unveiled the nation’s first green hydrogen-powered bus that
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Accelerating the Catalyst and Process Development Cycle for Bioenergy Applications
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ChemCatBio accelerates the development of catalytic technologies for converting biomass and waste resources into fuels and chemicals with a lower carbon footprint. From sustainable aviation fuel to bio-based marine fuel to renewable monomers for material manufacturing, the Chemical
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Exclusive: Shell CEO Comes under Pressure from Within on Renewables Shift
by Ron Bousso (Reuters) Employees send open letter to CEO Wael Sawan; Letter urges Sawan to continue its energy transition; Sawan plans to slow spending in renewables -- Shell (SHEL.L) CEO Wael Sawan has come under pressure over his strategy from within the energy company after
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasbuddy: Year-Round E15 Can Help Lower Prices
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A fuel market expert says permanent year-round sales of E15 could help reduce gas prices across the country. Patrick De Haan is head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Just kind of giving the market assurance that
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Embracing Biofuels to Create a Sustainable Future
by Eric Sorensen, D-IL-17 (Washington Times) As the only meteorologist in Congress, I can tell you for certain: our climate is changing, and extreme weather events are negatively impacting our communities. In Congress, I am working to make sure that our
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA Adviser Expects E15 Rule This Year
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Official Discusses E15, ESA Pesticide Challenges and PFAS Contamination -- Rod Snyder, senior adviser for agriculture at EPA, said Monday that the agency is on course to finalize a rule allowing permanent sales of E15
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CALL FOR POSTERS International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) --- November 5-8, 2023 --- Atlanta, GA DEADLINE October 13, 2023 (Cash Prizes)
Discover the latest technologies, processes and advancements! IBBC offers attendees a comprehensive technical program focused on critical issues associated with biomass. IBBC brings together experts from around the world that are interested in leveraging the knowledge and assets in the pulp and
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) --- November 5-8, 2023 --- Atlanta, GA
Discover the latest technologies, processes and advancements! IBBC offers attendees a comprehensive technical program focused on critical issues associated with biomass. IBBC brings together experts from around the world that are interested in leveraging the knowledge and assets in the pulp and
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Pyroliq II: Pyrolysis and Liquefaction of Biomass and Wastes 2023
by Anthony Dufour, Franco Berruti, Manuel Garcia-Perez and Wolter Prins (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... Pyroliq is a forum for discussion about the recent advances in the pyrolysis and liquefaction technologies of biomass and wastes. The final program
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Green Refineries
Nicolaus Dahmen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology/IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... REF4FU starts from hydrogen, pyrolysis oil based on bio-residues, such as straw or waste wood, methanol from renewable feedstocks, as well as Fischer-Tropsch oil that corresponds to
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CoBiol-A Pathway to Decarbonization and Public Engagement at Large
by Fatma Marrakchi, Daniele Castello, Lasse A. Rosendahl (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... To achieve a cleaner and healthier environment, there is a strong focus on the development of sustainable low-carbon, high yield, and costcompetitive liquid bio-crude oil as
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CanmetENERGY-Ottawa: Driving Innovations in Pyrolysis and Upgrading Technologies
by Jawad Jeaidi, et al. (IEA Bioenergy Task 34 Newsletter Direct Thermochemical Liquefaction) ... Nonetheless, agricultural and forestry operations generate substantial volumes of residues that often go unused, leading to their decay on roadsides and the emission of methane and carbon dioxide.
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
DHL Supply Chain Invests €80m in Biomethane Production Facility
(Bioenergy Insight) DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to begin operating biomethane-fuelled trucks with an investment worth €80 million into a dedicated biomethane production facility in Cork, Ireland, run by Stream BioEnergy. The new facility is expected to provide fuel for up
September 27, 2023 Read Full Article
World Future Fuels Summit & Expo --- October 16-17, 2023 --- New Delhi, India
The annual World Future Fuel Summit is the leading global industry event and exhibition for future fuel, clean energy, environment and sustainability. Bringing together global business leaders, future leader (students), government, specialist exhibitors from globally, it showcases state-to-art technologies in
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Small Powertrains and Energy Systems Technology Conference --- October 31 - November 2, 2023 --- Minneapolis, MN
Powering Innovation for Small Engines -- In partnership with the Japanese Society of Automotive Engineers (JSAE), SAE’s Small Powertrains and Energy Systems Technology Conference (SETC) is coming back to the Midwestern United States to provide a forum for global OEMs, suppliers,
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Global: “K” Line Issues CO2 Reduction Certificate for Bulker Biofuel Trial
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha., Ltd. (“K” Line) has announced it has established a system in association with class society ClassNK for certifying the amount of CO2 reduction from marine biofuels and issuing certificates. READ MORE
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Global Biofuel Output Lags in Race to Achieve Net Zero Emissions Targets: IEA
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuel demand for road transport to peak by 2040; Need to broaden feedstock base to increase supply; Biodiesel production rising 9% per year, energy agency says -- Biofuel production globally is not progressing fast
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelerating the Transition to a Green Future: Ethanol-Blended Fuels and Electric Vehicles
by Tushar Chhabhaya (Aarya Automobiles/The News Motion/Times of India) ... Two technologies have emerged as frontrunners in the quest for a sustainable and environmentally conscious future of mobility: ethanol-blended fuels and electric vehicles. As we navigate the challenges of climate change and resource depletion,
September 26, 2023 Read Full Article
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