Advanced BioFuels USA – Truly Sustainable Renewable Future

Spain to Launch New $2.5 bln Plan to Support Green Hydrogen, Renewable Industry

by Emma Pinedo and Pietro Lombardi (Reuters) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday (July 17, 2024) announced a new plan worth 2.3 billion euros ($2.5 billion) to boost the country's transition to clean energy, including subsidies for green energy industries and hydrogen

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Atlantic Biomass Receives Nearly $200,000 US Department of Energy Funding for Biofuel Development

(Atlantic Biomass) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Atlantic Biomass a $184,000 grant for ”Low-Cost Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) from Perennial Feedstocks using Simultaneous Ball Milling and Enzyme Hydrolysis.” Work on this project will be performed by

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP Inaugurate a Permanent Offer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on the Paris-Saclay-Versailles Platform

(Daher) With the launch of an alternative fuel offer containing sustainable aviation fuel at the Paris-Saclay-Versailles Airport, TotalEnergies, Daher and Groupe ADP are joining forces to contribute to the decarbonization of air transport, in particular for general aviation. -- Available since the

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Transformational Sustainability Reporting

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Transformational Sustainability Reporting has three components. First, the ”Science” – organizing and presenting key data that is needed for a variety of stakeholders. Second, the “Art” – preparing quality and timely reports such as Sustainability Reports,

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $4.3 Billion in Grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Funded by President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice -- When estimates provided by all selected

July 22, 2024 Read Full Article

Ethanol, Agriculture and the Courts

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmer's Union) SCOTUS. Not just another Washington, D.C., acronym where everything is given an alphabetized name – USDA, DOE, EPA, DOJ, FBI, DOC – there is no end to the acronyms of our

July 21, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to SixRing Technologies

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) SixRing, a chemical technology company, uses patented modified acids to produce high purity cellulose, biogenic acetic acid, and low viscosity biocrude from lignocellulosic biomass at ambient pressure and temperature. Not a typical start-up, SixRing’s product development

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Deputy Minister Urges Palm Oil Industry to Repurpose Residuals for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Borneo Post Online/Bernama) The palm oil industry should explore repurposing residuals as a crucial feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), moving beyond traditional uses of palm oil, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong. He emphasised the need for

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

UL and TCD Set Research Manufacturing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(RTE) Funding of a new research study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production has been welcomed by Ibec group, Aircraft Leasing Ireland. The four-year research study is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick. It will examine potential

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

DB Schenker Signs Record-Breaking Commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF Programme

(Cathay Pacific) Cathay continues to make progress in growing its sustainable aviation fuel programme with the forwarding giant giving it a significant boost to reduce emissions for its cargo shipments -- DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

28th Distillers Grains Symposium --- November 11-13, 2024 --- St Louis, MO

This 28th Annual Distillers Grains Symposium will provide the latest information and issues on distillers grains marketing/merchandising, animal nutrition, processing technologies, and governmental regulations. Distillers grains has rapidly increased to over 40MM tons and along with new opportunities makes this

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

India Prepares to Sign Headquarters Agreement with Global Biofuels Alliance

by Sumit Arora (Current Affairs) ... The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), launched in September 2023 by key G20 members including India, the United States, and Brazil, is poised to take a significant step forward in its institutional development. The Indian government is

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

AGRA Industries and Carbon Clean Partner to Accelerate the Adoption of Carbon Capture in the Biofuels Industry

(Ethical Marketing News) Carbon Clean, a leader in revolutionising carbon capture solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AGRA Industries, an established leader in the design, fabrication and complete construction of turnkey facilities. Under the strategic partnership, AGRA Industries

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Giving Lift To 45Z: Climate Smart Farming and the GREET Model

by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The industry waited for not months, but years to get an answer to that question, finally receiving direction in the 40BSAF-GREET 2024 model, released at the end of April. In an exclusive podcast interview with

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Opinion: Collaboration with Farmers Is Essential to Building America’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

by Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels/Agri-Pulse) American farmers are ready to make the United States the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, which currently represents the most promising pathway to achieving net zero carbon emissions in aviation.

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

New Mexico Statute Could Make LCFS Tricky

by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) US independent refiner Valero warned other New Mexico's low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) advisers today that lawmakers may make the program uniquely difficult. The language lawmakers passed earlier this year appeared to require the state's Clean Transportation Fuel

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Creating a Hydrogen Economy Defined By Trust, Transparency, and Better Carbon Data

by Zane McDonald (Catalyst by GTI Energy/Medium) The push to decarbonize global economies is gaining momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player for a lower carbon future. To bring this to fruition, the hydrogen market needs a solid foundation of

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Energy and Commodity Podcasts -- Fertilizer Matters: EP16- Ammonia – New Capacity, Price Outlook, Trade Flows

(Argus Media) Hear Argus’ analysis of key factors driving global ammonia market sentiment, with a particular focus on significant new capacity additions and its potential impact on prices and trade routes. Join Ruth Sharpe, Editor, Argus Ammonia and Sophie Mason, Manager, Urea and

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

In Vietnam, Duckworth Touts Benefits of Illinois-Produced Biofuels, Builds on Her Work to Bring More Investments to Illinois

(River Bender) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth continued her official Senate visit through Vietnam today, meeting with government and trade officials to highlight the benefits of increasing imports of corn and soy ethanol from Illinois. As demand for gasoline has increased throughout Vietnam,

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

EU to Set Tariffs on Chinese Biodiesel in Anti-dumping Probe

by Philip Blenkinsop and Tassilo Hummel (Reuters) The European Union is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low prices, in the latest in a string of trade cases against

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

UK off Track for Net Zero, Say Country’s Climate Advisors

(Climate Change Committee) The Climate Change Committee’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. Our 2030 target is the first one set in line with

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

New Standard Helps the Marine Industry Become Green

(NEN) Publication of NEN 7427-1 for FAME as a blend component for residual marine fuels -- Although biofuels have been used as blend components in the shipping industry for quite some time, there was no specific specification for this industry. The publication

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Net-Zero Emissions Chemical Industry in a World of Limited Resources

by Paolo Gabrielli, Lorenzo Rosa, Matteo Gazzani, Raoul Meys, André Bardow, Marco Mazzotti and Giovanni Sansavini (Cell Magazine/One Earth) The chemical industry is responsible for about 5% of global CO2 emissions and is key to achieving net-zero targets. Decarbonizing this industry, nevertheless, faces particular challenges given the widespread

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

NREL Publishes Assessment of BQ-9000 Biodiesel Properties for 2023

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) he National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released the seventh in a series of reports documenting the quality of biodiesel from U.S.- and Canadian-based producers that participate in the BQ-9000 program. The comprehensive report, authored by Robert L.

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainabilty: WFS Signs up Airside Transport Fleet for HVO Trial at Heathrow Airport

(Worldwide Flight Services) Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, is starting a three-month trial using HVO biofuel in its airside transport fleet at London’s Heathrow Airport in support of SATS’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) group priorities

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Clean Fuels Notifies EPA of Intent to Sue Over 2026 RFS Rule Delay

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes 14 months before

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioMADE is securing America’s future through biomanufacturing innovation, education, and collaboration It is a Manufacturing Innovation Institute initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense, and a Public-private partnership, with over 280 members, spanning large industry, innovative

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

EU's Green Hydrogen Goals Not Realistic, Auditors Say

by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's goals to produce and import green hydrogen fuel are unrealistic and unlikely to be met despite billions of euros in funding, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Wednesday. The European Commission has

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Lhyfe and Elyse Energy Plan to Produce e-Methanol from Green Hydrogen to Decarbonise Maritime Transport

(Lhyfe/ActUsNewsWire) Elyse Energy becomes Lhyfe's first project partner following its selection under a call for expression of interest by Nantes Saint-Nazaire Port in November 2023 -- Lhyfe (EURONEXT: LHYFE), one of the world's pioneers in the production of green hydrogen, today

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

EUR 250 Million for Hydrogen Projects in Hamburg

(Hamburg News) German government and city investing in "Hamburg Green Hydrogen Hub" and HH-WIN hydrogen network. Funding decisions handed over. -- The German Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) handed over Tuesday (July 16, 2024) funding decisions on two “Important Project

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Raven SR Awarded €1.4M for Flagship Project in Spain

(Raven SR/PR Newswire) - Funding will support an organic waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Zaragoza, Spain. - Project will contribute to the ambitious "Hydrogen Roadmap" launched by the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Raven SR (RAVEN) announced today (July 16, 2024) it

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

EPA: 7 New SRE Petitions Filed, 46 SRE Petitions Currently Pending

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on July 18 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that seven new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 46

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Illinois' Pritzker Signs Law to Regulate CO2 Storage, Pipelines

by Jeffrey Tomich (Politico Energywire) The measure includes a moratorium on CO2 pipeline approvals while federal regulators revamp regulations. -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law rules for the deployment of carbon capture storage and pipelines — a rare

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE Launches First-ever Hydrogen Hub with $12.6 Billion Deal

by Clare Fieseler (Political Pro Energywire) The California hub known as ARCHES plans to produce "clean" hydrogen at 10 sites for energy projects around the state. -- The Department of Energy signed a $12.6 billion agreement Wednesday with a California hydrogen hub,

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

SAF Investment and Rail Reform: How Travel Reacted to the King's Speech

by Gary Noakes and Jame Chapple (TTG) Fresh backing for a home-grown sustainable fuel industry and wholesale rail reform were among the headlines for travel in Wednesday’s King’s Speech (17 July). -- The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill was among

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

Turning Agricultural Trash to Treasure

by Lauren Biron (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) New funding will help Berkeley Lab and partners improve how the diverse agricultural waste in California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley can be used to make sustainable bioproducts and biofuels -- Agricultural residues and wastes from

July 19, 2024 Read Full Article

BETO Selects 13 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Bio-Based Products and Biomass Processing Technologies

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

ESG Clean Energy’s Carbon Capture System Achieves 100% Removal from Fossil Fuel Power Plant Emissions

(ESG Clean Energy) Separating water first from the exhaust stream now makes zero-carbon power generation possible -- ESG Clean Energy, LLC, developers of power generation/carbon capture systems with zero carbon output, today announced that its carbon capture system has achieved capturing 100%

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Malaysia Commits to Supplying China with Sustainability-Certified Palm Oil and Related Products

(Malaysia Ministry of Plantation and Commodities) Malaysia is committed to supplying China with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified palm oil and palm oil products, said YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities. He added that Malaysia seeks

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to International Partnerships and Trends

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There are so many International Organizations and Partnerships, what do they do, who are they, how do they work together? There are Country-led initiatives on Technology, Policy, Sustainability, Finance. There’s UN, FAO, OECD, G20 activities plus multi-stakeholder

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Renewable Methanol Update (June 24)

(Gena) The June release of the GENA’s Project Navigator Methanol contains 176 renewable and low-carbon methanol plants and projects, including: 97 e-methanol plants and projects with a total capacity of 15.8 Mt, 67 biomethanol plants and projects with a total capacity of 10.3 Mt, 12 low-carbon

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship

(National Academies of Science, Engineering, Medicien) Climate change will be a major consideration in a wide swath of policy making for the foreseeable future. Policy relevant to agriculture, natural resource management, transportation, infrastructure, immigration, health, national security, and more needs

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Anthony Wong

Not all climate solutions are created equal. There is almost always some price to pay. We have to take a more holistic approach and consider all the costs and benefits of different climate solutions, rather than just their potential to

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel

by Adam Zewe (MIT News) Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health. -- One potential solution is switching the global fleet from fossil fuels to sustainable

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

CEWD Workforce Development Summit --- November 19-21, 2024 --- Washington, DC

The 2024 annual Center for Energy Workforce Development Workforce Development Summit will be held November 19-21, at The Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf (480 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024). CEWD’s annual Workforce Development Summit brings hundreds of industry

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Community College Internships (CCI) Building Your STEM Future Application DEADLINE October 2, 2024

Are you a community college student seeking opportunities to expand your technical skills and expertise while exploring career pathways in STEM? Then the Community College Internship (CCI) program is for you! Each year, students from around the country participate in CCI

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

AFBF: Clean Fuel Tax Credits Out of Reach for Many Farmers

(American Farm Bureau Federation/Morning AgClips) Shortcomings in recent provisions could put the benefits out of reach for many farmers in the U.S. -- Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits have the potential to benefit farmers while lowering America’s carbon

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capacity Domestically to Rise Fourteen-Fold in 2024, US EIA Says

by Seher Dareen (Reuters) Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday (July 18, 2024). WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

National Clean Energy Week --- September 23-27, 2024 --- various locations

National Clean Energy Week is a celebration of the policies, industries, and innovations that power our daily lives while producing no or very little greenhouse gas emissions. Despite the very real technological and political challenges, a clean energy future is

July 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Biofuels In The Twin Cities

by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Opportunities within the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market was a hot topic of discussion at the 40th annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, which was held simultaneous to the Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation

July 17, 2024 Read Full Article

RNG Works --- September 10-12, 2024 --- Nashville, TN

RNG WORKS, the renewable gas industry's annual Technical Workshop, Trade Expo & Golf Tournament, will return to the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, September 10-12, 2024. RNG WORKS is designed for feedstock owners (landfill, wastewater, livestock, agriculture and food processing), RNG project developers,

July 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Oleofuels 2025 --- June 11-12, 2025 --- Barcelona, Spain

Following the success of Oleofuels 2024 which brought 300+ senior level industry professionals to Milan, Italy in June, we are delighted to announce that Oleofuels 2025 will be held on the 11th & 12th June in Barcelona, Spain. It is the 16th edition for professionals and experts in the field

July 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Future of Biofuels 2024 --- October 22-24, 2024 --- Copenhagen, Denmark

After last 2023 successful edition, we have great pleasure to invite you to 6th European Conference Future of Biofuels taking place on 23-24 October 2024 in Copenhagen, Denmark. In early 2024, the European Commission released the Union Database for Biofuels (UDB) Alignment and updated the Revised Renewable

July 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Republicans Lay Groundwork for Post-Chevron Senate

Emma Dumain (E&E News Greenwire) Lawmakers from both parties have been plotting their response -- Senate Republicans are laying the groundwork for how they will “reclaim legislative authority” following a landmark Supreme Court ruling. More than a dozen GOP senators are forming an

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Funds Available DEADLINE October 15, 2024

(Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority/EIN Presswire) Today, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced applications are available for the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program (BIIP). This program supports an increase in distribution and use of biofuels in

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

ANGI Energy Systems Expands into Europe

(Bioenergy Insight) ANGI Energy Systems, a Vontier business, and leading provider of sustainable biogas and biomethane compression and decompression solutions, announced its expansion into Europe at the World Biogas Expo. This expansion leverages ANGI's extensive North American experience to bring its industry-leading

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Global NRG Advisory Launches Dedicated RNG Development Platform

(Bioenergy Insight) Global NRG Advisory, a leading consulting firm in the energy sector, has announced the launch of Global NRG Renewables, a dedicated platform focused on the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects. This initiative marks a significant step in the

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit --- September 30-October 1, 2024 --- London, UK

Fostering cross-country collaborations and partnerships, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit London (Sept. 31 – Oct. 1) gathers 1000 agri-food stakeholders driving advancements in climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture across the supply chain. What can you expect at the summit? Browse the event brochure to

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Petrobras Obtains Authorization to Market Bunker with Renewable Content

(Petrobras) The company is a pioneer in Brazil in developing fuel for the maritime segment -- On Thursday (07/11), Petrobras obtained authorization from the National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANP) to market maritime fuel with renewable content. The company

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Green Hydrogen

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global hydrogen producers in shifting towards low carbon hydrogen — new technologies for green hydrogen, new carbon capture opportunities to make blue hydrogen, and much more, including

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

CF Industries and POET to Demonstrate the Use of Low-Carbon Fertilizer in Corn Production to Reduce Carbon Intensity of Ethanol

(CF Industries/Business Wire) CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading global manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products and the world’s largest producer of ammonia, and POET LLC, the world’s largest producer of biofuel and a global leader in sustainable bioproducts,

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

ARPA-E Announces $36 Million to Develop Technologies to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ethanol Production, Reduce Operating Costs for American Farmers

(U.S. Department of Energy) ARPA-E Unveils New Technologies to Emend and Obviate SYnthetic Nitrogen’s Toll on Emissions (TEOSYNTE) Program -- Today (July 11, 2024), the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $36 million in funding to develop technologies to lower

July 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Hydrogen Demand Webinar: Fueling Hydrogen Adoption for Clean Transportation --- July 30, 2024 --- ONLINE

GTI Energy and Hydrogen Forward are hosting a discussion series focused on the need to drive hydrogen demand. While much of the U.S. hydrogen conversation focuses on production, including various pathways and the tax credit, this series is intended to

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Banle Energy Successfully Completed Port Klang’s First B24 Biofuel Bunkering Services in Malaysia

(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire) The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030 -- On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Evonik Expands Biofuel Production at Argentina Plant

(Evonik/Fibre2Fashion) Evonik is expanding its sodium methylate production capacity at the Rosario plant in Argentina; This move supports regional sustainability and economic resilience, aligning with Brazil's increased biodiesel quotas and NIB objectives; The expansion reinforces Evonik's global leadership in catalyst manufacturing and commitment

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Ag Outlook Forum --- September 16, 2024 --- Kansas City, MO and ONLINE

The 10th annual Ag Outlook Forum will feature top economic, policy, business, and government officials presenting their current outlooks and helping you identify the challenges and opportunities you face in these volatile times. Whether you are a business leader, trade association

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Treasury, IRS Issue Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit

(Internal Revenue Service) The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-25 related to which entities must apply for registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) added a new income tax credit

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Policy Insights -- Declaring Energy Independence

by Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) ... Declarations of “energy independence” usually provide more heat than light (pun very much intended). The often heated discussion on the topic usually obscures the essential distinction between energy resources and their end use. From

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

New Study Shows U.S. Oilseed Feedstock Production Exceeds Existing Federal Renewable Fuel Requirements; Domestic Feedstocks to Support Additional 1.4 Billion Gallons of U.S. Biofuel Production by 2030

(National Oilseed Processors Association) The National Oilseed Processors Association commissioned S&P Global Commodity Insights to review the present and future availability of biofuel feedstocks to support U.S. biofuel production and consumption. -- A new study shows feedstocks produced within the U.S.

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

California Must Retire Gas-Guzzling Trucks to Meet 2045 Emissions Targets: Study

by Sharon Udasin (The Hill) California must retire existing heavy-duty trucks to meet the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goals, in addition to promoting the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), a new study has found. Stricter policies that cover both the rollout of

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

China Regulator Launches Country's First 'Green' Jet Aviation Fuel Centre

by Chen Aizhu (Reuters) The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) launched the country's first technical centre for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that focuses on standard setting and product research, a report published in the aviation regulator's news channel showed late

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

IISc Researchers Develop Engineered Biocatalyst for Making Drop-in Biofuels

(The Hindu) ... Researchers at the Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (IPC), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), have developed an enzymatic platform that can efficiently transform naturally abundant and inexpensive fatty acids to valuable hydrocarbons called 1-alkenes, which are

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Denmark Approves Certification Scheme for PtX Producers

by Patrick Jowett (PV Magazine) The Danish Energy Agency says its new certification scheme is a “short-term transitional solution” to launch Power-to-X (PtX) projects this year. It will eventually be replaced with the European Commission’s certification system. The Danish Energy Agency has

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

South Korea Enforces New Legislation to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry

by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, South Korea's refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the "Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act" starting from August 7. This legislation aims to

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to BDO Zones

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BDO Zone ratings are powerful market signals of regional readiness for bio-manufacturing. Ratings undergo rigorous due diligence using a standardized framework of over 100 risk indicators. Jordan Solomon, CEO of Ecostrat, presented these slides for ABLC 2024. READ

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Farmers Excited for ZFS RIGA Project

by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) ... In 2019, Valero Energy idled the plant (in Michigan near the Ohio border) and it’s been sitting unused since. This week ZFS Riga, a new affiliate of Michigan-based Zeeland Farm Services, announced it has purchased

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Help Clear the Air, Former Kansas Senator Says | Opinion

by Pat Roberts (Wichita Eagle/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) ... Unfortunately, SAF represents less than one percent of the current market and costs two to four times more than traditional jet fuel. To tackle this challenge, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act

July 15, 2024 Read Full Article

The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Axens Technologies

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens offers today the largest portfolio for renewable technology deployment, providing efficient, reliable and flexible technologies to convert biomass into high quality and low-carbon alternative products for the transportation sector as well as the chemical industry.

July 13, 2024 Read Full Article

Sustainable Agriculture Summit: A Decade of Progress and a Vision for the Future --- November 20-21. 2024 --- Minneapolis, MN

Ten years ago, the first Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis brought together farmers, suppliers, processors, brands, academia, conservation organizations, and the public sector to advance sustainability in U.S. agriculture.  Since then, agriculture has undergone massive shifts driven by ground-breaking technologies,

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

It's Time for Sustainable Aviation Fuel! Climate Week NYC 2024 --- September 24, 2024 --- New York, NY FREE

During the event we’ll guide you through interesting topics such as how to set up and advance your Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agenda. After the session, you will have the opportunity to network with CSR leaders and likeminded professionals. Spots are

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

What to Do about Harmful Algal Blooms? Turn Them into Biofuel, says Byron Donalds

by Amy Bennett Williams (Fort Myers News-Press/Naples Daily News) Naples Congressman Byron Donalds says his recently introduced bill to turn cyanobacteria into biofuel could be a win/win: un-gunked water with a new energy source as a bonus byproduct, though he admits "It’s not

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Monjasa and FAMOIL Expand Biofuels Logistics in South America and Complete First Supply Operation in Peru

(Monjasa) On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

No Surprise! AlgaePrize Finalist Teams Make Great Strides in Projects to Unlock Algal Energy

(U.S. Department of Energy) Since being selected as finalists for AlgaePrize 2023–2025, student teams from across the country have been rolling up their sleeves to turn smart research proposals into results. Now only approximately 5 months into the competition, the U.S. Department

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Ethanol Report 7-12-24: RFA Continues Work in California to Approve Sales of E15

(Ag Newswire) It has been nearly 15 years since the Environmental Protection Agency approved the sale of 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) for 2001 model year cars and older, and nearly every state in the nation now sells it, often at

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

A New Catalyst Can “Recycle” Carbon Dioxide into Useful Chemicals

(University of Chicago) Research by Argonne, University of Chicago scientists aims to turn CO2 into resource -- Carbon dioxide is leaking from industrial operations into the atmosphere, causing a cascade of dangerous changes to Earth’s climate. But some scientists wondered if

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Key to Supporting LNG's Future in Stricter Maritime Emissions Climate

by Megan Gildea, Aly Blakeway, Hassan Butt (S&P Global) ... While the bio-LNG bunkering market is still in its infancy companies have been closely eyeing the market as a means of meeting emissions targets and bolstering LNG's future as a marine fuel,

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

IVECO and the CNR Present a New Study on the Environmental Impacts of cCompressed Biomethane for the Decarbonisation of the Sector

(IVECO) An analysis by the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in partnership with IVECO confirms bio-CNG as the optimal solution for waste collection – the perfect example of “well-to-wheel” circular economy. -- IVECO, established leader in the alternative traction sector, has promoted

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Energy Ministry Accentuates Importance of Expediting SAF Development

(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources highlighted the need to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the country, given their potential. "The roadmap for SAF for aircraft has been issued by the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Analysis of the Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production from Colombian Agro-Industrial Residues

by Mauricio López, Sergio Leonb, Sergio Rocha, Johan Saenz, Santiago Rincon, Vladimir Silva, John Posada, Oscar Alvarez (Chemical Engineering Transactions) This study assesses the economic and environmental implications of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production using Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and Gasification Fischer-Tropsch (GFT) technologies,

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Ricardo Supporting EASA to Establish EU Sustainable Aviation Fuels Clearing House

(Ricardo) Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been chosen by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to lead a consortium creating Europe’s first ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Clearing House. Working alongside fellow consortium members - Trinity

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

DHL Express and CIMB Join Forces to Reduce CO2e through Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(DHL Express) The leading focused ASEAN bank subscribes to DHL Express’ GoGreen Plus service to enable up to 20 percent reduction in carbon emissions for time-definite international air shipments via DHL Express; The announcement embodies CIMB’s latest effort in its journey to

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

New Study Showcases Corn Farming’s Contribution to the Economy

(National Corn Growers Association) Corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a new report released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). The report, entitled NCGA Economic Contribution Study for 2023, looked

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Mining Giants Collaborate on Eco-Friendly Dual Fuel Trucks to Slash Emissions

(WION) Vale, Komatsu, and Cummins have unveiled plans to develop innovative Dual Fuel haul trucks. This revolutionary initiative, announced as part of the newly launched Dual Fuel Program, aims to transform the mining industry by significantly reducing carbon emissions through the

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

What Is Climate Smart Agriculture?

by Olivia Messerges and Trent Ford (farmdoc daily) As the United States agricultural system faces the challenges of feeding a growing population, adapting to climate change, and reducing environmental consequences, the concept of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) was established as a comprehensive

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

Referendum on Carbon Pipeline Law Validated for November Election

by Makenzie Huber (South Dakota Searchlight) A seventh ballot question has been validated by the Secretary of State’s Office for the Nov. 5 general election. The referendum asks voters to consider a recently adopted state law concerning carbon dioxide pipeline restrictions

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

US to Fund Lower-Emission Fertilizer with Eye to Greener Ethanol

by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The U.S. Department of Energy plans to spend $36 million on technologies to lower emissions from applying synthetic nitrogen fertilizer to corn and sorghum used in ethanol production, the agency said Thursday. The money would support projects that reduce

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

West Coast Summer Refinery Margins Decline Despite Reduced Capacity

(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) This spring, California refinery crack spreads for gasoline and diesel dipped below average despite shrinking refinery capacity on the West Coast. Crack spreads are the difference between refined product prices and an equivalent volume of crude oil. The U.S.

July 12, 2024 Read Full Article

U.S. Renewable Diesel Production Growth Drastically Impacts Global Feedstock Trade

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) During the past few years, the landscape for U.S. renewable diesel production has drastically changed, akin to the growth of ethanol and biodiesel during the past two decades. Driven by federal and state policies aimed at reducing