Advancing Sustainability in Aviation: International Conference on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) -- In the pursuit of a greener aviation industry, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) has emerged as a transformative solution, crafted from vegetable oils or ethanol derived from crops. These biofuels
The agenda of second edition of the ALTA FUEL & ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE will address topics related to local initiatives on SAF production and other sustainable fuels like hydrogen in Latin America and the Caribbean, regulatory frameworks, updates on the jet fuel markets,
A high-level congress uncovering the opportunities and strategies for SAF and aviation decarbonisation in Asia-Pacific -- Join APAC’s Sustainable Aviation Community in Singapore in 2024 Join us for the Sustainable Aviation Futures APAC congress, as we address the vital advancements of production
ESTABLISHING PATHWAYS FOR SCALING SAF & AVIATION DECARBONIZATION IN NORTH AMERICA -- Sustainable Aviation Futures North America will scale up again in 2024, reflecting the huge growth expected in the SAF production landscape. Will you be there? The region’s leading event
Europe’s Leading SAF & Aviation Decarbonisation Event 140 Expert Speakers | 500+ Aviation & Energy Industry Professionals | 30+ Hours of Content Sustainable Aviation Futures Congress will feature expert content, networking opportunities with the entire aviation and energy value chain, and in-depth
Pioneering Pathways for Aviation Decarbonisation and Sustainable Fuel Production -- 80 Expert Speakers | 200 Senior-level Attendees | 20+ Hours of Industry Leading Content Sustainable Aviation Futures MENA Congress provides a platform for businesses and organisations to promote their solutions and credentials
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(acrofan) The Fly Green Coalition, a powerful alliance of environmental visionaries and industry leaders, is thrilled to announce its launch, uniting forces to revolutionize the aviation sector's approach to sustainability. Mission and Purpose The Fly Green Coalition addresses the urgent global challenge of
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) A new assessment by a group of UK climate scientists into potential solutions to limit non-CO2 emissions produced by aircraft concludes there is no ‘silver bullet’ and concerted efforts and commitments are needed to better understand
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) In its economic outlook for the coming year, IATA expects the aviation industry to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels and carbon credits to reduce its carbon footprint. Estimates have put the share of SAF in
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office announced its notice of intent (NOI) to issue a funding opportunity announcement (FOA) that will drive the research and development (R&D) of low-carbon, purpose-grown energy crops leading to the deployment
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Companies are grappling with new rules related to sustainability and climate change -- emerging from the SEC as well as from California, Europe and elsewhere. We'll give a briefing on the latest and what executives are doing to prepare. Hosted by
by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) ... Biofuel is growing in popularity worldwide as governments and private companies look for alternative fuels to power their transport, shipping, and aviation sectors. Several new developments have been announced that will grow the production capacity of
by Joachim Buwembo (The East African) ... Without idealistically asking Africa to commit land for growing clean fuel, has it dawned on our thinkers at the African Union and in governments that there is big money in producing biofuel? Sceptics may argue
(iMarine) On December 6, Bureau Veritas (BV) issued an Approval-in-Principle (AIP) to Wison Offshore & Marine’s Floating Green Methanol Plant (FGMP) solution. This important milestone marks the recognition of the technical feasibility of Wison Offshore & Marine’s clean energy solution, and
(bnamericas) Planning for the US$2.2bn Pacífico Mexinol facility that will produce net-zero emissions methanol in Topolobampo, in Mexico’s Sinaloa state, is advancing faster than expected. After US ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar disclosed the US investment last weekend, environmental ministry Semarnat just approved construction of the country’s first
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dimeta is accelerating the energy transition in off-grid areas. They are advancing the production and use of renewable and recycled carbon Dimethyl Ether (“rDME”), a low-carbon sustainable liquid gas, to support the de-fossilization of the LPG
by David Shepardson (Reuters) A group representing major automakers urged the Biden administration to make significant changes to three proposed vehicle rules, warning they could force car companies to hastily stop building some gas-powered vehicles. The administration has proposed, among others, stringent
by Caleb Obiowo (Nairametrics) As part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions associated with public transportation, the Lagos State Government has revealed that it is exploring the use of biofuel in public transport operations in the state. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport
(KPI OceanConnect) KPI OceanConnect, has collaborated with Titan Clean Fuels, and SFL to successfully complete the company’s first LNG bunkering operation for the newly built car carrier, the Emden, taking place in the Port of Emden. Executing an LNG cool down and bunkering operation entails
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) The UK-based marine energy solutions provider KPI OceanConnect has supplied two bulk carriers owned by India-based company ArcelorMittal Shipping with B24 very low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) at the Port of Fujairah, the United Arab
by Surabhi Sahu (S&P Global) Urge IMO to provide conducive regulatory environment; End date for new building of fossil fuel only ships critical; Revenue generated by GHG pricing mechanism to go to RD&D -- Chief executive officers of leading shipping lines worldwide issued
(Terviva/Newswire) With Mitsubishi Corporation’s partnership, Terviva marks a key milestone in the advancement of a pongamia tree-based business platform that sinks carbon, improves small-holder livelihoods, and creates a new source for biofuel and food. -- Terviva, an agriculture innovation company, is pleased
(Congressional Budget Office) CBO examines the status, federal support, and future potential of carbon capture and storage—a process that removes carbon dioxide from the emissions of power plants and industrial facilities and stores it permanently underground. -- To help reduce U.S. emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Tule River Tribe’s subsidiary Redding Rancheria is building a facility to produce over 10,000 kg of hydrogen per day from completely renewable sources. The Tribe is licensing the technology from H2 Energy Group, an experienced
The IATA Wings of Change Americas (WoCA) is a flagship industry event in the region where aviation leaders, regulators, and subject matter experts come together to discuss air transport’s top issues and opportunities, and jointly agree on future actions to better utilize air
The IATA Aviation Energy Forum (AEF) is a merger of the Fuel Forum and the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Symposium. AEF is the premier industry meeting for the world's aviation fuel community, and a unique platform allowing airline representatives, fuel and
As governments are now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, IATA's World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) brings together industry and governments to debate and discuss the key enablers for aviation’s successful decarbonization. The aim of WSS is to gather and
(Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and The Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP) Eleven new production projects helping to place UK at forefront of hydrogen industry and bring progress towards net zero ambitions. Eleven new production projects will invest around £400
by Ajsa Habibi (Offshore Energy) A consortium of eleven partners from public and private entities from Spain, France, Ireland, and Portugal has kicked off a project that will carry out pilot tests for the application of hydrogen and methanol as an
by Pooja Chandak (Solar Quarter) Renewable energy developer CWP Global is advancing its plans for a 30-GW green hydrogen project in Mauritania, with technical and environmental studies in advanced stages. CCO Ramy Lotfy provided an update at an energy conference in Dakar, mentioning
Alvin R Cabral (The National News) Emirates National Oil Company has opened its first green hydrogen fuel station at Expo City Dubai, where the Cop28 climate conference is taking place. The project, which was developed with the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and Japan's
by Fayaz Hussain (Corporate Jet Investor) Global business aircraft and helicopter operator Luxaviation Group has announced the launch of “Go-to-Zero” Investment Fund in an effort to decarbonize its operations and reach net-zero by 2030. The fund will make investments in new technologies,
by Jonathan Welsh (Flying Magazine) Three-tiered incentive system aims to cut carbon intensity. -- Gevo Inc. said it plans to offer incentives to farmers under its Farm-to-Flight Program in an effort to boost production of sustainable fuels, including ethanol and sustainable aviation
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The states of Iowa and Nebraska asked a federal court on Wednesday to require EPA to "promptly" finalize a rule to allow permanent, year-round E15 sales in eight states, rejecting the agency's proposed plan to
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is applauding a bipartisan group of 22 lawmakers from both the House and Senate, who asked the White House today (December 14, 2023) to swiftly finalize regulations that would allow year-round sales of lower-carbon
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Treasury Department today released guidance regarding the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit. The guidance clarifies that a soon-to-be-updated version of the Department of Energy’s GREET model will be among the methodologies used
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced that it has entered into a six-year $300 million senior secured term loan with Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The credit agreement also provides for
(Hellenic Shipping News) Titan Energy Holding, the parent company of Titan Clean Fuels (hereafter Titan) closed a successful funding round for a 45% equity stake with further follow-on rights from Molgas Energy, backed by infrastructure fund investor InfraVia Capital Partners. Molgas
(Optimus Technologies) Optimus Technologies, a company dedicated to decarbonizing heavy-duty diesel engines in the most challenging sectors of the transportation industry, announced today that they shipped their 500th Vector System. The Optimus Vector System is a bolt-on, advanced fuel system upgrade
by Beth Anton (Renewable Energy Magazine) Wizz Air, has announced a £5 million investment in biofuel company, Firefly. This is Wizz Air’s first equity investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) research and development. The partnership with Firefly will allow the airline to supply
by Sean Goulding Carroll (Euractiv.com) The EU’s complex policy approach to biofuels lacks a long-term outlook and risks undermining the bloc’s transport decarbonisation targets, an analysis by the European Court of Auditors (ECA) has found. The ECA, an independent watchdog, examined the EU’s support
by David Carpintero (ePURE) If there’s anything we’ve learned from the last two years of EU climate and energy policy, it’s that Europe needs a new way to think about biofuels and its contribution to transport de-fossilization—as well as the strategic
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president of government affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, says a growing number of countries around the world are not only committed to using more ethanol but
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The U.S. environment regulator does not sufficiently verify that carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects keep emissions trapped underground and should boost its requirements to ensure companies receiving CCS tax credits provide an actual environmental benefit, a watchdog group
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuels trade association, submitted testimony today to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to incentivize
(UK Space Agency) ... Orbex, an orbital launch services company based in Forres near Inverness, will receive over £3.3 million to undertake activities to ensure it is environmentally sustainable. This will include activities to install a green propellant plant to manufacture a
(Enchanted Rock) Enchanted Rock, the leading provider of electrical resiliency microgrids, and U.S. Energy, a vertically integrated energy solutions provider proficient in refined products, alternative fuels and environmental credits, announced a partnership to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) for Microsoft’s new data center in
by Eric Napoli (Poder360/biodieselbr (Google Translation)) The CNPE (National Energy Policy Council) will hold an extraordinary meeting in December to discuss bringing forward the schedule to increase the proportion of biodiesel in diesel. The meeting may also veto a resolution from the
(Metafuels) Zurich-based climate tech startup will use new funding to implement a pilot facility based on its groundbreaking sustainable kerosene technology in Switzerland Metafuels’ first institutional funding round comes from leading climate VCs Energy Impact Partners (EIP) and Contrarian Ventures Metafuels’ drop-in sustainable aviation fuel will
(Howard Energy Partners (HEP)/Business Wire) ... -Howard Energy Partners (HEP) today announced that it completed approximately $800 million in growth projects in 2023, consisting of new major pipelines and processing facilities in the most active oil and gas producing basins in the
(DL E&C/Business Wire) -Engaged KBR to conduct a feasibility study for the sustainable aviation fuel business; -Aims to become the undisputed leader in the sustainable aviation fuel market -- --DL E&C Co., Ltd (KRX: 375500) announced on December 13, that it had signed a
(Scania) Murrays Coaches’ bid to drive down its emissions profile continues with the arrival of five new biodiesel-fuelled vehicles for use in Queensland. -- Murrays Coaches, operating transit contracts between Brisbane and regional Queensland, will vastly reduce its CO2 emissions (by more than
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Whitefox has been active over the past couple of months highlighting the opportunity for ethanol in the global bioeconomy via their “Ethanol as a Building Block” campaign, which was kicked off at the ABLC in San
by Gus McCubbing (Financial Review) Qantas has called on the federal government to consider mandates and subsidies for producers of sustainable aviation fuel to get a domestic industry off the ground, saying it could generate $13 billion a year by 2040 and provide
With Scope 3 reporting requirements coming soon, CPG companies need quality data on the carbon emissions produced by the grain they purchased. But what kind of data do they need and how reliable is it? Our three panelists will highlight
(Aviation Source News) In a move towards sustainable aviation, Vietjet and Novus Aviation Capital, a global aircraft leasing and financing platform based in the UAE, have joined forces. This strategic collaboration, marked by the signing of Memorandums of Understandings (MOUs), aims to
(Dimensional Energy/Business Wire) Global leader in carbon utilization technology will use funds to accelerate sustainable aviation fuel production and the decarbonization of our economy. -- Dimensional Energy, Inc., a global leader in cutting-edge carbon utilization technology, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) Some fleet owners may mistakenly believe it’s necessary to decrease blend rates during cold weather months. However, with a firm understanding of Cloud Point, blending, and best practices for storage and handling — bio-based fuels can be a
by Michael Hornby (Green Car Journal/Stanadyne) Alternative fuels like hydrogen, propane, alcohol, compressed natural gas, and other drop-in fuels have an important role to play in lowering carbon emissions. ... Regardless, the transportation segment requires decarbonization – and it requires it yesterday. This
by Charlotte Levy (Carbon 180/Medium) Roads to Removal charts the future of US carbon removal through a magnifying glass -- Roads to Removal is the latest brainchild of the Department of Energy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — and it’s unlike any report
(Bureau Veritas) Stellar Shipmanagement Services Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Energy Group, has taken delivery of a 4,000 DWT IMO Type 2 Chemical and Oil Tanker, classed by Bureau Veritas. MT “MAPLE” is the first dedicated methanol
As the world accelerates its efforts towards sustainability and combating climate change, hydrogen remains the key to unlocking a greener and cleaner future. With the H2 infrastructure underway, an increasing amount of H2 projects in hard-to-abate sectors being developed all
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) Scania has revealed a new trio of components for its biogas engines, which have been paired with two-thirds of the successful Super-based powertrain. The move has resulted in fuel savings of 5% in long-haul
by Reyhaneh Shenassa (U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. transportation sector, including cars, trucks, airplanes, ships, and trains, accounts for 34% of the nation’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and is a significant driver of climate change. While the commercial aviation industry is an important
The ACE DC Fly-In & Government Affairs Summit is taking place this coming spring - March 14-15, 2024! Dates are subject to change if Congress is not in session. Join us in conveying the story of ethanol beyond the corn belt. The event
(Mercom India) With the success of the EBP program, India intends to save $4 billion per year by ESY 2025-26 -- The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has saved public sector Oil Marketing Companies ~5.09 billion
(Canadian Biogas Association) The Canadian Biogas Association launched the Awards to recognize accomplishments of organizations and individuals in the biogas & RNG sector. The Awards showcase successful biogas & RNG projects and individual efforts providing well deserved recognition while demonstrating that biogas
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric’s proposal to replace six aging fossil-fuel generators at its Waiau Power Plant in Pearl City with more efficient, fuel-flexible units has been selected to advance to the next stage of an energy procurement process
(Repsol) • The company has set up collection points for used cooking oil at 176 service stations in the Autonomous Region of Galicia in northwestern Spain to make it easier for its customers to manage this domestic waste sustainably. Repsol collaborates with
(LanzaTech) Feasibility study aims to advance the US and UAE's bilateral partnership for accelerating clean energy by laying the groundwork for bolstering waste management’s role in a circular carbon economy -- LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA), the carbon recycling company transforming waste
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Yemen, Reuters reports that Houthis attacked a cargo ship that was heading to Italy from Malaysia where it loaded 15,000 metric tons of palm oil waste and residues. The feedstock is destined for Eni’s biorefineries but
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo addresses the market need of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and is commercializing the next generation of advanced, bio-based renewable fuels with sustainable aviation fuel, renewable premium gasoline, and renewable natural gas that
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the pursuit of decarbonization, diesel, the energy-dense fuel that powers industrial and commercial transport globally, is difficult to replace. ClearFlame Engine Technologies has developed a solution to this problem, using a cheaper and lower-carbon
by Nick Ferris (Energy Monitor) Brazil's second-largest ethanol producer is looking to expand its sugarcane and biofuel business by exporting overseas. Nick Ferris reports from COP28 in Dubai. -- ... “There are certainly lots of people interested in talking about biofuels, but I
(KDVR/Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Newswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada lauds government of British Columbia’s leadership in low carbon fuels, winning streak on clean fuel investments -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) acknowledged today a remarkable milestone in British Columbia’s record of clear and pragmatic action
by Jacob Fischler (Wisconsin Examiner) The pipeline industry added thousands of miles of natural gas, crude oil and carbon dioxide pipelines to the national network in recent years. But the federal regulatory agency responsible for ensuring that vast system’s safety failed
by Seth Borenstein, David Keyton, Janey Keaten and Sibi Arasu (Associated Press) Nearly 200 countries agreed Wednesday to move away from planet-warming fossil fuels — the first time they’ve made that crucial pledge in decades of U.N. climate talks though many
by Matt Scace (Calgary Herald) Despite the high costs associated with biofuel plants, government policy such as the industrial carbon tax supports the economics of projects like Calgary's Future Energy Park, an expert said -- With the Alberta government’s stamp of approval, a $1.2-billion
(George Washington University) The GW New Venture Competition (NVC) provides every GW student, faculty, staff, and alumni with a real-world educational experience in developing, testing, and launching their own startups, business, and social ventures. The competition is open to every GW
(Planet Forward) How can you craft compelling environmental narratives that weave the urgency of the moment, breakthroughs that may be on the horizon, and the justice and diversity to tell a compelling story? How can you use narratives to inform, have
The North American SAF Conference & Expo, produced by SAF Magazine, in collaboration with the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) will showcase the latest strategies for aviation fuel decarbonization, solutions for key industry challenges, and highlight the current opportunities
(Cemex) Cemex announced that it now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered with lower-carbon fuels as part of a comprehensive transition strategy seeking to decarbonize its global fleet. This initiative is part of the company’s flagship Future in Action program to
(World Shipping Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) To deliver on the goal of net-zero emissions for shipping by 2050, the International Maritime Organization’s greenhouse-gas (GHG) regulations must rest on solid foundations. Liner shipping is committed to decarbonizing quickly and efficiently, and to support this
(Scan Global Logistics) Decarbonising the supply chain is a joint effort. As a result of our long-standing partnership with MAN Energy Solutions (MAN ES) in Denmark, we have initiated a project to test and develop sustainable logistics solutions. The full project
(Acelen/Biobased Diesel Daily) While Acelen Renewables as a subsidiary was launched at COP28 in Dubai, Biobased Diesel Daily® shared in April Acelen's plans to convert its Mataripe Refinery in Bahia, Brazil, shown, to produce 264 mgy of renewable diesel and SAF
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board has identified the Low Carbon Fuel Standard as a critical program to help California achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 and to improve air quality in the state. A rulemaking document recently
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service in mid-2024 is expected propose a rule to codify the policies and procedures for the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, according to information released by the White House Office of
by Nanami Oki (Argus Media) Japanese petrochemical producer Sumitomo Chemical has started pilot production of methanol from CO2 in Japan's southern Ehime prefecture, targeting commercialisation during the 2030s. Sumitomo Chemical aims to complete the demonstration project at its Ehime works site in
(Greenko Group/PR Newswire) Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel), through its Infrastructure Division, and AM Green, which is wholly owned and controlled by the founders of Hyderabad-based Greenko Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly explore opportunities to produce biogenic carbon-based
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) Advocates say a failure to act would imperil the technology's adoption. -- A contingent of carbon capture and storage proponents is urging Congress to tweak a tax credit essential to greater project deployment. In a letter Monday,
(Alfa Laval) Alfa Laval, the global leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation, and fluid handling, and Bisviridi, a new company part of the BioteCH4 group, the leading anaerobic digestion (AD) operator in the United Kingdom, are collaborating to elevate the sustainability
(Neste) Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company, a leading provider of fuels, biofuels, lubricants, and related products, to enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the state of Washington in the U.S. This partnership expands the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of $31 billion (€26 billion). The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing,
(Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) As an inventor on an early patent for producing biodiesel, one might think that Myron Danzer’s contribution to the industry was enough innovation to last an entire career. But, like many of his fellow Iowans, Danzer
(U.S. Department of Energy) This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S.
(Fuel Oil News) ReFuels has begun construction on a new 100% renewable, biomethane refuelling station in Doncaster. -- Helping fleets to reduce emissions The site in South Yorkshire – one of the country’s largest logistic hubs – puts 90% of the UK’s population
by Minho Kim (Politico's Power Switch) Many nations arrived at the U.N. climate talks last month hoping the world would commit to a “phase-out” of fossil fuels. But those initial wishes were all but dashed today, when COP28 organizers released a draft
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Fenwick accepted the award during ASTM's December Committee Week in New Orleans -- Clean Fuels Alliance America proudly announces that Scott Fenwick, Technical Director, has been awarded the prestigious Sydney D. Andrews Scroll of Achievement by ASTM
(Biofuels International) Vietjet and SAF One have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Vietnam. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh during his official
(Koole Terminals) With more than 50 years of experience in distilling products, Koole Tankstorage Botlek continues to innovate. After a preparatory period in which engineering, research and discussions with customers came together, Koole Terminals has decided to invest in a second
(Biofuels International) ... After securing a 3 billion/gallon output last year, production across the US is on track for 4 billion this year with power to add, according to Paul Winters, director of public affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels
by Tom Venesky (Lancaster Farming) A study underway in Luzerne County will gauge the disease resistance and biomass yield of several new varieties of warm season grasses. -- A three-year study could lead warm-season grass producers to high-yield varieties that are less
(CSL Group/Globe Newswire) The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, proudly announces a significant milestone in its Great Lakes biofuel program – one of the longest-running initiatives of its kind in the maritime industry. With a cumulative
(Gulf Today) Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy that produces biofuels from used cooking oil (UCO), and FatHopes Energy, a Malaysian leader in developing sustainable fats, oils, and grease solutions for advanced biofuel production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
by Zia Haq (Hindustan Times) The Union government has signed off on a plan to procure maize at federally fixed minimum support prices (MSP) while increasing its output and productivity by expanding the area under cultivation, as part of a strategy to meet
(Biofuels Central) SSE applies for permission to develop new biofuel power plant in Kerry, to run on HVO. SSE, the UK-headquartered energy utility giant, has submitted a planning application to transform its Tarbert Power Station in Co Kerry into a facility
Global regulatory requirements such as CSRD, California’s SB-253 & SB-261, and pending SEC climate rules are fast-tracking the need for trusted ESG reporting. With various timelines, requirements, necessary preparations all eyes on sustainability and more, organizations are tasked with making
With new regulations and investment decisions requiring more and better ESG data, Supplier.io has responded with new data and solutions. Procurement teams have a critical role to play in the environmental and social impact of companies today. To play this
by Yusri Mohamed (Reuters) Egypt's Suez Canal economic zone and Scatec ASA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth $1.1 billion to supply ships with green fuel, a Suez Canal statement said on Sunday. The MoU agreed on the sidelines of
(TotalEnergies) The first test flight to demonstrate the potential for converting Methanol to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) has taken place in Dubai on the sidelines of COP28 in the UAE. Masdar, TotalEnergies, the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, Airbus, Falcon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) iMicrobes designs and builds microorganisms, including industrial strains of bacteria and yeast to produce chemicals from natural gas and carbon dioxide. Their green, bio-based methods are “more cost effective than sugar or oil, helping to make
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Which brings us to the forest, because once we have stopped by the commodity exchanges where oilseeds, grains, and waste fats and oils are priced and traded, we discover right away that commodity prices are
Join the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy for the next event in its webinar series, “Scrubbing the Skies: The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal in Combating Climate Change.” The series focuses on scientific, technological, legal, political, and justice-focused issues associated
Hydrogen is a key part of the U.S. decarbonization plan. Recently DOE announced $7 billion in federal funds to establish regional hydrogen hubs. The hubs — funded through the IRA infrastructure law — are part of the administration's efforts to jump-start an
by Jonathan Inbal and Stephen York (U.S. Energy Information Administration) On June 21, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final rule that established biofuel volume requirements and standards for cellulosic biofuel for 2023–25 as part of the Renewable Fuel
Our director of environmental science has calculated that if we delay tackling carbon reduction by five years, countries will have 13 times more work to do to correct emission levels through new carbon reduction processes when they finally arrive. That’s
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by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Biden administration on Saturday announced new regulations that are expected to deliver significant cuts to the greenhouse gas methane in the oil and gas sector. The rule, finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), tees up
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The crop could be a good fit in Western Canada because of its short maturity and low water requirements -- ... Mike Karst, senior vice-president of Global Clean Energy and president of its subsidiary Sustainable Oils, has
by Samyak Pandey, Sampad Nandy and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Collaboration on trial between Jebel Ali Port and destinations within PIL's network; Future expansion into other ports within DP World's global network; Includes other alternative fuels, such as e-LNG, green methanol, green
(Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)) New ARPA-E Program Will Support and Accelerate Transformative Energy Progress Led by Early-Career Scientists and Engineers -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $10 million in funding for a new program to support
by Sukalp Sharma (The Indian Express) The decision to stop diversion of sugar cane juice and sugar syrup for ethanol production, taken to ensure enough sugar supply in the country and keep prices of the sweetener in check, led to concerns
by Tina Casey (Clean Technica) ... The biofuel solution is a good example. The student who developed it was motivated in part by a six-hour stint waiting in her mother’s car to fill up with gasoline during one of the chronic
(Office of U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13)) U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase biofuel production and drive down energy costs for working families. The Agricultural Biorefinery Innovation and Opportunity (Ag BIO) Act would increase funding for grants to support innovation
(Santos) Santos continues to build momentum to deliver new energy solutions by partnering with Japan’s largest gas utility company, Tokyo Gas, to investigate the potential for producing carbon-neutral e-methane in Australia. E-methane is made by combining green hydrogen and CO2 obtained from
(European Commission) The Commission has fined Lantmännen ek för and its subsidiary Lantmännen Biorefineries AB (formerly named Lantmännen Agroetanol AB) (together ‘Lantmännen') around €47.7 million for participating in a cartel concerning the wholesale price formation mechanism for ethanol in Europe. This decision follows
(VINCI Concessions) • VINCI Airports and TotalEnergies announce the arrival of sustainable aviation fuel at Saint-Nazaire Montoir airport. Produced from used cooking oils, the biofuel (before mixing) reduces CO2 emissions by up to 90% over the entire life cycle, compared to fossil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) You may know iogen as the cellulosic ethanol tech and biofuel company, but did you know they are now deploying low-carbon hydrogen? Check out this slide guide from ABLC NEXT 2023 in San Francisco from CEO
(St. Vincent Times) Dominica government signs MOU with Trinidad-based company for regional green hydrogen project; Dominica signs MOU with Trinidad company on energy initiative The Dominica government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a Trinidad-based energy company for the acceleration of
by Colleen Howe (Reuters) Saudi-listed ACWA Power (2082.SE) and Chinese state-owned PowerChina have broken ground on the first green hydrogen plant in Central Asia, the companies said. The plant, in Uzbekistan, will produce 3,000 metric tons per year of green hydrogen and will be
(ACWA Power) Project marks ACWA Power’s global green hydrogen expansion; Facility to be powered by 600MW renewable energy plant and will produce 150,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually; Deal was signed on the sidelines of COP28 climate conference Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) The Government of Oman and Hydrom have signed an agreement with Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals, and GasLog to jointly study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain that will deliver Omani green hydrogen
(Iberdrola) Following the successful investment agreement in Baltic Eagle in Germany, the first milestone of this alliance is a co-investment in the 1,400 megawatt (MW) East Anglia 3 offshore wind project in the UK. Today (5th December) at COP28 in Dubai, global green energy
(Masdar/PR Newswire) Masdar signs joint development agreement for 1GW wind project and battery energy storage system; UAE clean energy pioneer announces separate (MOU) Memorandum Of Understanding for green hydrogen plant feasibility study in Jordan; Hashemite Kingdom has potential to become global powerhouse in domestic and global green energy
by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) SK E&S, a part of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, has partnered with GE Vernova, Air Liquide Engineering & Construction, Chungcheongnam-do Government, and Korea Midland Power (KOMIPO) for the construction of the largest low-carbon hydrogen plant
by Anthony Lane (OPIS) The U.S. faces a "huge challenge" in increasing the number of skilled workers who can undertake a fast-growing list of planned carbon capture storage projects, James Crabtree, the U.S. assistant secretary of energy for fossil energy and carbon
(OPIS) At OPIS, we’re no strangers to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The two fuels have been among the hottest topics in energy markets in recent years, turning industries upside down and inside out since they arrived on the scene. Biofuels
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Small change to RFS rules would open marine fuel markets to biodiesel and renewable diesel -- Today (December 7, 20923), Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, and the North American Renderers Association (NARA) thanked Reps. Mariannette
(Transport Topics) Alleged Rules Are ‘Surprising and Disappointing,’ Says Clean Energy CEO -- A leaked draft of Treasury Department rules for hydrogen tax credits in President Joe Biden’s climate law is drawing warnings from advocates for the fuel that they may stifle the burgeoning industry before
by Taylor Ekbatani (School Transportation News) U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finalize the strongest possible Phase 3 heavy-duty vehicle emissions rule by next year. “Now, we are here today
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) As world leaders and businesses champion sustainability at the COP28 climate summit, the Arbor School in Dubai has also taken a step towards a greener future. In collaboration with biodiesel distributor Neutral Fuels and the STS Group, the
by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy) Container shipping companies Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM revealed that they entered into collaboration with Nestlé, a Switzerland-based food & beverage company, aiming to advance cleaner shipping. “Nestlé has selected our emission-reduced transport solution, “Ship Green”, for
(U.S. Department of Energy) Deputy Secretary of Energy Turk Announces Report’s Findings at COP28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the findings of a report highlighting ways to achieve the Department’s goal of making hydrogen an affordable, abundant source
(Piasecki Aircraft Corporation/Newswire) Strategic Funding Increase (STRATFI) Investment Will Accelerate Development of ARES Tilt-Duct VTOL and Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion for VTOL Applications -- Piasecki Aircraft Corporation, a global leader in rotorcraft and aerial vehicles, announced today that it has been awarded
(Keppel) Both parties signed an MOU to explore projects driving early retirement of coal-fired power plants, switch to cleaner energy alternatives and production of sustainable fuels. Keppel Corporation Limited (Keppel), through its Infrastructure Division, and GenZero, a Temasek-owned investment platform company that
by Prachi Patel (IEEE Spectrum) Researchers at MIT and Harvard University have now reported an electrochemical process that turn carbon dioxide into formate, which, as a liquid or solid, can be used as in fuel cells to produce electricity. The process is 95 percent
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verde Clean Fuels‘ pioneering technology ‘syngas-to-gasoline plus’ (STG+) turns waste feedstocks – namely biomass, municipal solid waste, and renewable natural gas – into gasoline or methanol. They estimate the advantage to the environment from deploying VCF renewable
by William Hallowell (Airline Routes and Ground Services) The sustainable aviation fuel industry would have to increase by 1,600 times its current size to meet the aviation sector’s 2050 net zero carbon emissions target, according to one UK-based SAF producer. James Hygate,
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