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Desmet’s New Innovation Center to Bring Technical Advances to the Asian Plant-Based Oil Industry

(Desmet) Desmet has announced the opening of a brand-new Oils & Derivatives Innovation Center in Malaysia, a first for Southeast Asia. Desmet’s new facility will bring cutting-edge environmental and efficiency innovations closer to the local plant-based oil producers and foster collaboration

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Boeing Partners on Roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Southeast Asia

(Boeing) Boeing contracts with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials to study sustainable feedstocks in the region; SAF to play a key role in reducing aviation’s carbon emissions -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) will conduct a

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Thai Firm Doubling Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Royal Thai Embassy, Washington DC) Energy Absolute, a Thai renewable energy and electric vehicle firm, is doubling its production of sustainable aviation fuel to 130 tons a day as more airlines are switching to biofuels in hopes of reducing their greenhouse

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US, EU Transport Leaders Affirm Commitment to Work Together on Reducing Aviation, Marine Emissions

(U.S. Department of Transportation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. secretary of transportation, and Adina Vălean, the European commissioner for transport, met May 22 to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues

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Darling Ingredients Announces Agreement with Butterball, LLC to Explore New Greenfield Poultry Rendering Plant in Mt. Olive, North Carolina

(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced it has entered into a letter of intent with Butterball, LLC to explore the construction of a new poultry rendering plant adjacent to Butterball's Mt. Olive, North Carolina, facility. The new facility being explored is

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European Commission to Support SAF Development around the World

(International Civil Air Organization/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Commission announced May 24 support for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuels program (ACT-SAF). In line with the European Green

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Cepsa Signs an Agreement with Grupo Ibereólica Renovables to Reinforce Renewable Energy Supply for Green Hydrogen Projects

(Cepsa) • Cepsa and Grupo Ibereólica Renovables agree to promote the development of new renewable energy projects of up to 5 GW, allowing Cepsa complementary access to renewable electricity at competitive prices and the Grupo Ibereólica Renovables to reinforce the

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Secondary Legislation Clarifies Contribution of Biofuels to Renewables Target in Transport

(European Commission) New rules on how to calculate the contribution of biofuels and biogas in blended transport fuel to the EU renewable energy target in transport have been adopted by the Commission today. The delegated regulation, foreseen under Article 28(5) of the

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Rio Tinto U.S. Borax Becomes First Open Pit Mine to Transition to Renewable Diesel

(Rio Tinto) Rio Tinto has successfully completed the full transition of its heavy machinery from fossil diesel to renewable diesel at its Boron, California operation, making it the first open pit mine in the world to achieve this milestone. The change

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Airlines Can Eliminate up to 70% of Emissions by 2050, but Many Will Miss Their Net Zero Goals if Air Traffic Continues to Grow Faster than GDP

(Bain) New research from Bain & Company shows the cost of decarbonizing airlines will start increasing ticket prices by 2026, a trend likely to trim global demand -- A new study from Bain & Company reveals airlines can cut up to

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UK First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Handling Terminal to Be Developed on Teesside

(Navigator) -- UK leading independent bulk liquid storage provider, Navigator Terminals, signs comprehensive infrastructure partnership with global renewables project developer, engineering and construction company alfanar. – Under the terms of the agreement Navigator will develop the North Tees rail terminal for

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Biofuel Key to Maritime Decarbonization, but Proliferation Challenged by Scarce Supply, Says DNV

(DNV) DNVs latest white paper “Biofuels in shipping” finds that the flexibility of biofuels can enable the shipping industry to accelerate its journey towards decarbonization while maintaining operational efficiency. Current limitations in production capacity, however, may impact short-term supply and

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the NCGA Corn-to-Chemicals Challenge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here NCGA’s Sarah McKay and friends look at the Consider Corn Open corn-to-chemicals challenge to catalyze innovation and investment in this illuminating slide guide from ABLC 2023. What’s the role of corn and starch in

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Interview: Varying EU Ethanol Mandates Cloud Biofuel Demand Outlook: ePURE

by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Gobal) Prices likely rangebound through 2023 after 2022 spike; Advanced fuel production most efficient when derived from crop-based fuel -- Reliable demand forecasts for ethanol uptake in the EU are made harder by the piecemeal

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IATA: SAF Production to Hit 69 Billion Litres in Five Years

(Biofuels International) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it expected renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion litres (55 million tonnes) by 2028. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will comprise a portion of this growing

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Terntank, AlfaWall Oceanbird and Cristina Aleixendri Munoz Scoop Nor-Shipping Awards

(Nor-Shipping 2023) The winners of the Nor-Shipping 2023 awards have been announced, with Swedish/Danish tanker operator Terntank, wind power pioneer AlfaWall Oceanbird and Bound4Blue Co-founder and COO Cristina Aleixendri Munoz taking the top prizes. All three were awarded in-front of audiences

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E-fuels: Do They Work on the Numbers?

by Ashish Gupta, Muhammad Islam and Clint Johnson (S&B and Saber Equity/Biofuels Digest) ... E-fuels, also known as synthetic fuels, are produced using renewable energy to power electrolysis of water into “green” hydrogen, which is then combined with carbon dioxide (CO2)

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30th Oilseed & Oil Processing Short Course --- September 20-21, 2023 --- Poznań, Poland

This 1.5-day short course will bring together industry experts from around the world offering practical information on oilseed and oil processing and quality issues and how to integrate these in downstream products. The program is directed at plant engineers, chemists,

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EPA Spurns Trump-Era Effort to Drop Clean-Air Protections For Plastic Waste Recycling

by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) Affirming long-standing incineration regulations, the Biden administration has withdrawn a plan to help ease the way for unchecked pyrolysis and gasification of plastic. Reversing its own Trump-era proposal, the Environmental Protection Agency has spurned a lobbying

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Federal Hydrogen Program Is Cutting Out Local Groups, Threatening Climate Goals, Advocates Say

by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) Environmental groups sent a letter to Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm warning that a lack of transparency in an $8 billion clean hydrogen program leaves communities “entirely in the dark.” --As a key piece of

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Students and Faculty at Ohio State Respond to a Bill that Would Restrict College Discussions of Climate Policies

by Dan Gearino (Inside Climate News) “You can say gravity isn't true, but if you step off the cliff, you’re going down,” says climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about restrictions on teaching. ... The wide-ranging bill includes a provision that designates climate policy

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Research and Development Centre in Marton Creating Commercially Viable Biofuels

by George Heagney (Stuff) A research and development centre producing the “ingredients” for plastic alternatives and environmentally friendly products has started work in Rangitīkei. GreenChem chief executive Kevin Snowdon opened its new facility in Marton on Friday, where they have a pressure

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Synthetic DNA Could Help Scientists Modify Genes and Create New Biofuels

(University of Surrey/Newswise) According to quantum biologists from the University of Surrey, the unlocking of the immense potential of laboratory-designed DNA, commonly referred to as synthetic DNA, is poised to revolutionize various fields with groundbreaking advancements. Diverging from naturally occurring DNA, synthetic

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Germany, EU to Combine Funding Schemes to Boost Green Hydrogen

by Friederike Heine (Reuters) Germany wants to combine its H2Global funding scheme to support green hydrogen with the new European Hydrogen Bank, the economy ministry said in a statement on Wednesday. Economy minister Robert Habeck and European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS SBA Conference 2023 — November 15-17, 2023 — Perth, Western Australia DEADLIND July 1, 2023

Synthetic Biology Australasia (SBA) @SynBioAusAsia -- To stay on top of the ever-changing research landscape of synthetic biology in and around Australasia, we are once again hosting our bi-annual conference in November 2023. This year's conference will be an in-person event

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SBA Conference 2023 --- November 15-17, 2023 --- Perth, Western Australia

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Ireland Signs Agreement with Germany on 'Green' Hydrogen

by Pádraig Hoare (Irish Examiner) Ireland has signed a cooperation agreement with Germany to explore the burgeoning field of so-called "green hydrogen", but there is still no firm date for the long-awaited national strategy to be published. Department of Environment officials

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Lootah Biofuels and Partners Working in Line with UAE's Sustainability Efforts

(Lootah Biofuels/Zawya) Top 10 partners contribute to recycling around 160,000 litres of used cooking oil per month - Lootah Biofuels, a leading circular economy company producing biofuel from cooking oil in the UAE, has highlighted its partnerships in providing used cooking oil

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MN BioFuels Testifies at EPA Hearing on Proposed Tailpipe Emissions Rule

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association's (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, testified today at the EPA's virtual hearing for the latter's proposed tailpipe emissions rule. In his testimony, Werner said the EPA's proposed tailpipe emissions rule "undervalue and overlook the

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Qatar Airways Signs Deal with Shell for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

(Qatar Airways) The World’s Best Airline signs a multi-million US Dollar deal for 3,000 metric tonnes of neat SAF at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport; Qatar Airways will be uplifting at least 5 per cent of SAF for its jet fuel requirements in Amsterdam

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF in a Season of Change

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Check out this illuminating slide guide to SAF from Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected

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Southwest Airlines Wins Award for Innovation in Sustainability

by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Southwest Airlines has been named a 2023 Sustainability, Environmental Achievement, and Leadership (SEAL) Business Awards winner in the Environmental Initiative category for its investment in SAFFiRE1, a pilot project supporting the development and production of SAF. The

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Harnessing the Sun: Exploring Agrivoltaics in Texas --- June 14, 2023 --- ONLINE

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ABLC Next --- October 18-20, 2023 --- San Francisco, CA

ABLC returns live to San Francisco, October 18-20 for more new projects, technologies, new relationships, and networking like crazy. All the details are here. More than 14 billions gallons of advanced fuels, chemicals, capacity is in planning, under construction or in

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Bharat Petroleum Starts Pilot to Test ED7 Blend Fuel

by Saurav Anand (Mint) The ED7 fuel blend, developed by BPCL-R&D, consists of 93% diesel and 7% ethanol. The blend has undergone testing and validation on engine test bench in collaboration with Ashok Leyland. State-run Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) on

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I Love Electric Vehicles – and Was an Early Adopter. But Increasingly I Feel Duped

by Rowan Atkinson (The Guardian) ... Electric vehicles may be a bit soulless, but they’re wonderful mechanisms: fast, quiet and, until recently, very cheap to run. But increasingly, I feel a little duped. When you start to drill into the

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New Report Reveals Environmental, Financial Benefits of Sustainability

by Jennifer Strailey (The Packer) In what its organizers are calling “a unique example of high-level industry and government collaboration, with worker-led success,” Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve have released a case study based on the results of their

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Maximizing Opportunities, Challenges and Needs of UCO Collectors

(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Kristof Reiter, CEO, Principal Trader, Senior Consultant, and Founder of Reiter Companies interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN

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Podcast Preview with Bruce Fleming, Montana Renewables

by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Season 2, Episode 2, of the Biodiesel Magazine podcast caught up with Bruce Fleming, executive vice president of Montana Renewables, a newly online renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel producer. BDM: Tell us about Montana Renewables and what

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INSIDE CFAA: Forward Motion for Clean Fuels

by Floyd Vergara (Biodiesel Magazine) ... Momentum from California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard continues to build the framework for the success of biodiesel and renewable diesel. Nearly 1.7 billion gallons of biomass-based diesel was used in 2022, displacing nearly half

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INSIDE CFAA: Clean Fuels Are Solving Heavy-Duty Problems

by Donald Rehagan (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biodiesel Magazine) ... Corporations and regulators are realizing that they don’t have to wait years for new technology to meet sustainability goals. Instead, they’re turning to clean fuels to make an immediate impact. ... Switching to

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SPOTLIGHT: BDI BioEnergy - Future Feedstock Flexibility with Pretreatment

by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) BDI BioEnergy’s Manfred Baumgartner discusses how companies can better prepare for the evolving feedstock landscape. ... Having the ability to adapt to utilize lower-quality feedstocks will be a key parameter in the success of many operations, from

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Challenges Ahead For Soybean-Based Renewable Fuels Demand

by Greg Horstmeier (Progressive Farmer/DTN/Biodiesel Magazine) Building new renewable fuel plants and increasing the pace of existing crush facilities can set the demand side of the soy biodiesel equation, but the supply side becomes complicated. -- Demand for renewable diesel

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The Path to Biointermediates

by Katie Schroeder (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine spoke with an auditor and an industry expert about what biointermediates are, potential opportunities and hurdles to participation. -- The U.S. EPA released biointermediate provisions in July 2022 with the goal of expanding

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A Boost for B100

by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) The quest for carbon reduction is driving interest in higher biodiesel blends, and Optimus Technologies’ Vector System is enabling diesel engines to transition. -- ... “What we’re seeing now is that customers want to

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Available Now! BETO 2023 Project Peer Review Presentations

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) hosted the 2023 Project Peer Review on April 3-7, 2023, in Denver, CO. During this in-person event, more than 280 projects in BETO’s research, development, and demonstration portfolios presented their progress

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Sener Completes the Design of a New Sustainable Biofuel Tanker Capable of Capturing CO2 from Other Vessels

(Sener) The aim of this new type of vessel is not only to provide a solution for supplying biofuels, but also to help decarbonize the naval industry by mitigating and reducing the emissions from its fleets. The design is set

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Bayer Carbon

by Chelsea Dinterman (Successful Farming) Part of its ForGround platform, Bayer’s carbon program aims to connect growers to benefits and opportunities. About the program: Eligible practice changes include strip-till, no-till, and cover crops Minimum field size: 10 acres with no maximum Practice-based payments 10-year contract

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Boeing Bets on Startup Equatic with Massive CO2 Removal, Hydrogen Deal

by Alan Ohnsman (Forbes) Boeing is partnering with Equatic, a Los Angeles-based startup that removes carbon from the ocean, in a first-of-its-kind deal to buy a massive amount of carbon credits and green hydrogen that’s likely worth at least $50

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Govt Launches Unified Registration Protal for Biogas Projects

(Mint) Any government, cooperative or private entity operating or intending to setup a biogas, CBG or Bio CNG plant in India can obtain a registration number by enrolling in the unified registration portal The union minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh

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Eni Sustainable Mobility: Azimut-Benetti Group Is the First to Be Supplied with Biofuel for Pleasure Craft Made from Renewable Raw Materials

(Eni) ... Azimut|Benetti Group and Eni Sustainable Mobility have signed an agreement for the supply and use of HVOlution, the biofuel produced from 100% renewable raw materials*. This is the first yachting industry agreement that targets decarbonisation. HVOlution, a biofuel made of

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The Government of the Republic of Namibia and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Sign US$10 bBllion Green Hydrogen Project Agreement at Official Ceremony

(Hyphen Hydrogen Energy) Following approval by the Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) on 23 May 2023, the GRN and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) today signed the Feasibility and Implementation Agreement (FIA) at an official signing ceremony

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Aker Horizons awarded up to NOK 135 Million in Financing from Innovation Norway for Rjukan Green Hydrogen Project

(Aker Horizons) Aker Horizons ASA (OSE: “AKH”), a developer of green energy and industry, today announced that Aker Horizons Asset Development, the company’s wholly-owned asset development arm dedicated to hydrogen projects, has been awarded up to NOK 135 million in grants

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2023 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects, and the company’s

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Plug Power Makes Major Strategic Move into Finland’s Green Hydrogen Economy with Its Proven PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology

(Plug Power/Globe Newswire) Plug plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland for European markets, working with multiple financial and industrial partners -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy,

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New Alliance Aims to Build Support for Carbon Capture, Rural Economic Opportunities

by Sara Wyant (Agri-Pulse) Three longtime ethanol industry champions are joining forces to roll out the new American Carbon Alliance and educate others about the positive aspects of carbon capture technology. The group will be led by Tom Buis, the former CEO of Growth

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The EPA Faces Questions About Its Approval of a Plastic-Based Fuel With an Astronomical Cancer Risk

by Sharon Lerner (ProPublica) The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a lawsuit filed by a community group and questions from a U.S. senator over the agency’s approval of fuels made from discarded plastic under a program it touted as “climate-friendly.” The new

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Letter Asks USTR to Address Ethanol Trading Shortfalls in Brazil

by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) A bipartisan group of US Representatives is asking the Biden administration to address Brazil’s unfair trading policies impacting American ethanol. Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president for government affairs with the Renewable Fuels Association,

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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Carbon Capture Summit USA 2023 — October 23-24, 2023 — Houston, TX DEADLINE unclear

The Premier Forum for Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Technologies -- Welcome to Carbon Capture USA 2023, where industry leaders will meet in Houston, Texas, USA to explore next-generation technologies for carbon capture, utilization, storage, and transportation to meet net-zero

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Carbon Capture Summit USA 2023 --- October 23-24, 2023 --- Houston, TX

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Industry CCUS Conference 2023 --- November 29-30, 2023 --- Rotterdam, Netherlands

After receiving a great response to our CO2 Capture, Storage and Reuse 2023, that gathered 390+ participants from 27 countries, we are happy to announce Industry CCUS Conference, we decided to host a summit that will take an in-depth look into

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Plant Based Summit --- June 13-15, 2023 --- Lille, France

PBS is the international event for bioeconomy where biobased chemistry actors and end-users build together tomorrow’s sustainable economy. In June 2023, Plant Based Summit will launch its 7th edition in Lille, with an even sharpened positioning on the innovation, the co-development

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Ethanol: From Road to Air Transport

by Phillipe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Qualification for sustainability: Two issues are at the heart of the criticism of biofuels by environmental NGOs. The first is insufficient CO2 emission abatement and the second, production on agricultural land that is suspected

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Housing Power, the Future of Spending Power? Consequences for Transport

by Phillipe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... Gross figures of aggregated housing and transport costs do show large deviations between territories, but are mostly explained by the social categorization of households. Eliminating this bias does show a more balanced picture. For housing,

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The Interlinkages between Hydrogen and Biofuels

by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) World Hydrogen North America -- Tune in to hear this interview with Nadim Chaudhry, Founder & CEO of World Hydrogen Leaders, on the interlinkages between hydrogen and low carbon fuels, particularly biofuels. In transport energy,

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Eni Bets on Agri-business in Africa to Expand Biofuel Production

by Francesca Landini (Reuters) Eni aims to develop farming ventures in at least 9 countries; Eni replicates upstream-downstream model with agri-business; Eni to decide over new bio-refinery in Livorno by year-end -- Italy's Eni (ENI.MI) is investing in farming in several African

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From Nighttime Solar Panels to Algae Biofuels, Emerging Research Presented at Energy Solutions Week

by Steven D. Liu (Stanford Daily) ... Stanford Energy Solutions Week was a four-day event held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center. Hosted by Precourt Institute for Energy, the invite-only event was the main annual technical symposium to showcase Stanford’s energy-related research

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Nominations Open for the 2023 Algae Industry Awards DEADLINE July 14, 2023

(Algae Biomass Organization) The Algae Biomass Organization is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Algae Industry Awards. These awards recognize the organizations and individuals that have made exceptional efforts and progress in scientific advances and commercial progress related to algae

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12th C3E Symposium and Awards --- September 27-28, 2023 --- Cambridge, MA

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REQUEST FOR POSTERS C3E Poster Competition at 12th C3E Symposium and Awards --- September 27-28, 2023 --- Cambridge, MA DEADLINE July 14, 2023

The C3E Poster Competition invites students and early-career researchers from all academic disciplines to participate and help shape the future of clean energy. Organizers of the 12th C3E Symposium and Awards are delighted to offer all young scholars an opportunity

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Hydrogen: A Rising Pillar of Our Clean Energy Future --- July 13 2023 --- ONLINE

Hydrogen has been recognized as a key pillar of decarbonizing the global energy system, with application across numerous sectors including transportation, heavy industry and energy storage. Indeed, it is anticipated that the use of clean hydrogen will avoid up to

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Bioenergy Bridge to Career Program Virtual Workshop --- Fridays July 14-August 4, 2023 --- ONLINE

The Bioenergy Bridge to Career Program Virtual Workshop is a four-day virtual event for undergraduate students interested in learning about the bioenergy field. It is sponsored by the Bioprocessing Separations Consortium which is dedicated to identifying and overcoming the challenges associated with

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Bioprocessing Separations Consortium Spotlights Three-Year Update and Announces Bioenergy STEM Workshop for Students! --- Fridays July 14-August 4, 2023 --- ONLINE

(U.S. Department of Energy) While fossil fuels still dominate the energy landscape, biomass is becoming a power player in the clean energy revolution. Separating valuable compounds from other components – like isolating fuel molecules from water, microorganisms, and other organic material

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Rialto Bioenergy Enters Chapter 11

by Bob Gaetjens (Waste Today) ... As a result of a lack of feedstock available to the facility, RBF has been unable to produce sufficient revenue to cover its costs and debt service. Anaergia says the feedstock shortfall is due to

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Global Clean Energy Signs $30 Million USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Kickstarting Implementation of the Climate-Smart Camelina Project

(Global Clean Energy) Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a contract for the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant for their Climate-Smart Camelina Project. With the signing, work can officially begin on their $30 million

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First Experimental Confirmation that Some Microbes Are Powered by Electricity

(Leibniz-Institut für Naturstoff-Forschung und Infektionsbiologie - Hans-Knöll-Institut (Leibniz-HKI)/Phys.Org) In microbial electrosynthesis, microorganisms use CO2 and electricity to produce alcohol, for example. How this process works biologically, however, has only been speculated about, until now. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Natural

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Government of Canada Announces Support to Grow the Newfoundland and Labrador Clean Fuels Sector and Create Middle-Class Jobs

(Natural Resources Canada) The Government of Canada is helping businesses and workers across the country seize the economic opportunities associated with the global drive for clean growth — delivering good, middle-class jobs, strong local economies and clean air for generations to come. Today, the

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Blue Biofuels Signs MOU with World Energy Sustainable Products for Offtake of Ethanol and SAF

(Blue Biofuels) Blue Biofuels announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with World Energy Sustainable Products, LLC (World Energy) that World Energy will purchase the finished products produced by Blue Biofuels and all their applicable environmental and tax attributes,

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United States: TotalEnergies and TES Join Forces to Develop a Large-Scale e-NG Production Unit

(TotalEnergies) TotalEnergies is joining forces with Tree Energy Solutions (TES) to study and develop a large-scale production unit in the United States for e-natural gas (e-NG), a synthetic gas produced from renewable hydrogen and CO2. The project, which is expected to

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Advanced Biofuels and the Electrification Gap

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With action on climate change necessary for the future of our planet and the global economy, U.S. policy makers are encouraging a transition to an electrified transportation fleet. However, millions of personal vehicles are unlikely

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CleanJoule Announces US$50M Investment by International Consortium to Accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(CleanJoule/Business Wire) Funds raised will further develop CleanJoule’s technology to produce more cost-effective Sustainable Aviation Fuel; investors include Indigo Partners, GenZero, Cleanhill Partners, Frontier Airlines, Wizz Air and Volaris -- CleanJoule, a U.S.-based startup focused on the production of Sustainable Aviation

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Japan to Require 10 Pct Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply from 2030

(Jiji Press/Nippon.com) Japan's industry ministry said Friday it plans to require oil wholesalers to make sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, account for 10 pct of their aviation fuel supply from 2030. The move is aimed at promoting the use of SAF, which

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LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower Invest in Sustainable Fuel (SAF)

(LATAM) As part of the Mother's Day celebrations, LATAM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel and Elite Flower purchased more than 25,000 liters of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The amount purchased would reduce the equivalent of the total emissions generated by a cargo flight on the

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Engineers India Chief Hopes for Policy Revision to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Affordable

by Manish Pant (Business Today) Together with the advancements in production technology, interventions such as viability gap funding or a capex subsidy will help to encourage new investments in the fuel -- The upcoming facility at the MRPL complex in

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Iberia Airport Services and Repsol Use Renewable Fuel in Handling Activities at Bilbao Airport

(Iberia) • It is the first time that this type of sustainable fuel is used in a Spanish airport for handling activities Over the next month, both companies will use this net zero emissions fuel, produced from Petronor waste, for

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Is the U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard in Danger of Going Over a RIN Cliff?

by Maria Gerveni and Scott Irwin (University of Illinois) and Todd Hubbs (U.S. Department of Agriculture) (farmdocdaily) ... What has received far less attention is what happens when the supply of biofuel exceeds the mandate. Given the scale of the renewable diesel

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Feds: Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Are Necessary to Reduce Emissions

by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) Up to 60,000 miles of carbon dioxide pipeline must be installed in the United States to help eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to a federal engineer. ... “Right now we’re kind of in

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Production of Clean Cooking Energy in Sierra Leone

by Moses Moseray (Kondayama Biofuel Investment/special to Advanced Biofuels USA) We all know that the world is moving from the bondage of using dirty energy (wood, charcoal, kerosene, etc.) to a clean cooking energy solution in order to save life,

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IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2022

(IEA Bioenergy) The IEA Bioenergy Annual Report 2022 includes the summary of a special feature article ‘Material and Energy Valorization of Waste as Part of a Circular Model’ prepared by Task 36 (full article available here). The Annual Report also features a report

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SkyNRG’S Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook MAY 2023

(SkyNRG) SkyNRG’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market Outlook update comes amid ReFuelEU agreement, advancement of UK mandate discussions and tax credits in the U.S. being implemented. Landmark legislation on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the EU, the U.S. and the UK

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BP to Use Honeywell's Ecofining™ Technology to Increase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Worldwide

(Honeywell/PR Newswire) Honeywell technology to be deployed at five new sustainable aviation fuel projects across the U.S., Australia, and Europe; Flexible design enables same solution to be used across various locations, maximizing cost-efficiency, and minimizing time to market Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) today

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New York Governor Announces Three Low-Cost Hydropower Allocations

by Elizabeth Ingram (Hydro Review) Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital investments and create 205 jobs. ... The NYPA

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NextEra to Swap Gas Pipelines for Renewables and Green Hydrogen

by Janet Wood (WindPower Monthly) Florida-headquartered NextEra Energy Partners has announced plans to divest its natural gas pipeline assets in order to invest up to $20 billion in green hydrogen and renewable energy. READ MORE NextEra Energy Partners, LP announces plan

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DOE Funds 2 Community-Drive Waste-to-Energy Projects

by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) The U.S. Department of Energy on May 19 awarded a combined $3 million to two waste-to-energy projects, including one that focuses on the potential to convert biosolids into renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The awards

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Ontario Creating New Program to Support Forestry Innovation and Job Creation

(Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry) Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program --The Government of Ontario is strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector with the creation of a new, $19.6 million Forest

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Sojitz Corporation of America and NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. Announce Strategic Investment to Develop SAF and RD Facility

(NEXT Renewable Fuels/Accesswire) Strategic Relationship Bolsters Confidence in NEXT; Expands Japan's Clean Fuels Initiative -- Sojitz Corporation and its subsidiary, Sojitz Corporation of America ("Sojitz"), and NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. ("NEXT") are pleased to announce that Sojitz and NEXT have entered

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Neste Starts to Use Lower-Emission Marine Fuel in Two Vessels Transporting Renewable Diesel to Sweden

(Neste) Over 90% of the world’s trade is carried by sea, making maritime transport essential to the global economy. The International Maritime Organization has set ambitious targets for the maritime sector to reduce its emissions to combat climate change. From May

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Leipzig Researchers Present Modelling Results of Optimal Biomass Use in the Energy Transition

(German Biomass Research Centre (DBFZ)) What is the optimal role of limited biomass in the national energy transition and what are the priority target markets for bioenergy sources? These questions were addressed by a team of researchers from the German Biomass

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Qantas to Set Up Climate Fund as It Tracks toward Net Zero

(Qantas) The Qantas Group will establish an AUD$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets. The Qantas Climate Fund, announced as part of the Group’s Investor Strategy Day,

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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Ammonia’s Role as a Pathway to Low-Carbon Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this outlook, the pathways to low-carbon ammonia, it’s applications in fuels and chemicals, including as a hydrogen carrier, and the production outlook ahead. Nexant’s Edurard Lindner presented these slides at ABLC 2023. READ MORE

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Dow and New Energy Blue Announce Collaboration to Develop Renewable Plastic Materials from Corn Residue

(Dow) First-of-its-kind agreement in North America would create bio-based ethylene for Dow's U.S. Gulf Coast assets to produce renewable plastics across fast-growing end-markets -- Today (May 25, 2023), Dow (NYSE: DOW) and New Energy Blue announced a long-term supply agreement in North America in which

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Toyota, Daimler Truck, Hino, Mitsubishi Fuso Joining Forces in Ecological Technology

by Yuri Kageyama (Associated Press) German truck maker Daimler, Japan’s top automaker Toyota and two other automakers said Tuesday they will work together on new technologies, including using hydrogen fuel, to help fight climate change. The companies said Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and

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Guest Column: Carbon Capture Pipelines Crucial to Ag Economy

by Waylon Brown (Iowa State Senator/The Courier) ... While I recognize that Iowans have differing opinions on policies aimed at improving environmental outcomes, the economic opportunity associated with carbon capture projects is undeniable. These investments will capture carbon dioxide from

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Illinois Lawmakers Approve Sales Tax Exemption for Ethanol Blends

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Illinois legislature in May passed legislation that aims to boost the state’s corn industry by increasing the level of ethanol that must be blended into transportation fuel in order to be eligible for a

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National Recycling Awards Nomintions Open DEADLINE June 16, 2023

The MRW National Recycling Awards 2023 is the perfect platform for you to showcase your achievements and be recognised as a leader in your field within the waste, recycling and reuse industry – and in the wider economy. The MRW National

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Applications Open for Dubai International Best Practices Award For Sustainable Development DEADLINE August 31, 2023

The 13th Cycle of the “Dubai International Best Practices Award For Sustainable Development” has Officially Launched The award recognizes global innovative practices in Sustainable Development that have made a positive impact and continue to improve the quality of people’s life leading to

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NRDC: COVER Act Will Finally Make Cover Crop Benefits Accessible to All Farmers

(Natural Resources Defense Council) A key bicameral bill to incent the use of cover crops across the country was re-introduced today (May 18, 2023). The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience (COVER) Program Act, which would provide a $5 per

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As Summer Travel Season Kicks Off, UNL88 Offers Drivers a Way to Reduce Costs, Emissions

(Growth Energy) With drivers expected to hit the roads in near pre-pandemic numbers this Memorial Day weekend, Growth Energy—the nation’s largest biofuels trade association—urged travelers to fill up with Unleaded 88 (UNL88), a fuel blend with 15 percent ethanol, to save