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Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit (40B)

(Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-74 PDF for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The SAF credit ranges from $1.25 to $1.75 for each gallon of sustainable aviation fuel in a

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Power2X and Advario to Develop World-Scale e-SAF Hub in the Port of Rotterdam

(Port of Rotterdam) In partnership, Power2X and Advario are developing a world-scale production and storage hub for sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) and synthetic, ultra-low carbon fuels in the port of Rotterdam. -- The Power2X production facility will have the capacity to produce

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Single-Pass, Weather Independent Fractionation Technology

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) An estimated 60% of the available corn stover will be collected in excess of 20% moisture resulting in a lack of ability to produce a reliable feedstock with conventional harvest and storage systems. A team of

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Liquid-Liquid Extraction: A Game-Changer in Biomass Processing

... While the production of bio-derived products is on the rise, challenges remain in developing efficient recovery and purification processes. Liquid-liquid extraction (LLE) is an ideal unit operation for recovering valuable chemicals from biomass directly or after pre-treatment to remove less desirable

October 21, 2024 Read Full Article

Engineered Yellow-Seeded Camelina Packs More Oil

(US Department of Energy) The Science -- Oils produced from nonfood crops can be converted into biofuels that can reduce the need for fossil fuels. In oilseed crops like canola, yellow-seeded varieties generally produce more oil than their brown-seeded counterparts. Camelina

October 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Cepsa Uses Hybrid Barge to Supply NYK Line-Operated Vehicle Carrier with 2G Biofuel Bunkers

by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Spanish energy company Cepsa has announced it has used its hybrid barge, Bahía Levante, to supply 1,030 tonnes of B24 biofuel to the Atlas Leader, a 653-feet-long vehicle carrier ship operated by NYK Line, in the Bay of Algeciras. In

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Aman Arora Unveils Punjab State Policy for Biofuels, Says 50% Agri Waste to Be Used to Enhance Soil Content

(The Indian Express) The Cabinet Minister added that four projects with a total capacity of 85 tonne per day (TPD) of CBG are currently operational. -- Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the state

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Japan Plans Switchover Policy from Diesel Oil to Biofuels to Cut CO2 from Trains

(NHK World) Japan's transport ministry plans to institute a policy to cut carbon dioxide emissions from trains by switching over from diesel oil to biofuels for their operation, as early as fiscal 2025 which starts next April. At a meeting of railway

October 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Norwegian Armed Forces Creates Aviation First with Biofuels

(Norwegian Group) The first use of biofuel for the defence sector's business trips with Norwegian was marked at Ålesund Airport Vigra today. Norwegian will blend 15 percent biofuel on over 1 million business trips until 2028. The agreement is the largest

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How Can We Drive More Global Demand for U.S. Soybeans? --- October 24, 2024 --- ONLINE

With USDA projecting an agricultural trade deficit of over $42 billion for fiscal year 2025, more soybean growers are wondering how they can boost exports and regain a competitive edge. That’s why we’ve invited three farmer leaders to share their

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Scaling up Advanced Biofuels Production --- November 12, 2024 --- ONLINE

Scaling up advanced biofuels production is a global challenge in terms of environmental, social, and economic sustainability, which can benefit from international collaboration and knowledge exchange. This webinar gives an overview on the status of demonstration plants and commercialization progress

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BizAv Is Out Front In Transition to SAF

by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Business aviation is out front as the wider industry transitions to burning sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but ongoing progress depends on the future regulatory environment, says a leading fuel distributor. Overall, there were 23 billion gal. of

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Baylor Engineers Reveal Ultra-Clean Biofuel Breakthrough

(Baylor University/Mirage News) In new research published in the journal Fuel , Baylor University researchers with the Cornerstone Atomization and Combustion Lab (CAC) have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn

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TUI and Repsol Team Up to Launch First Biofuel Coach Trial

(TUI Group) For 55 guests, it was the end of a great holiday when the coach picked them up from their hotel to go to Alicante Airport. For TUI, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in its bid to

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ICM and Elite Octane Successfully Commission FOT Oil Recovery™ System

(ICM/Elite Octane/Business Wire) ICM, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful startup and commissioning of its FOT Oil Recovery™ system at Elite Octane, LLC’s ethanol facility in Atlantic, Iowa. The plant became operational in 2018 and produces over 150 million

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Optimal Preprocessing and Deconstruction of Corn Stover

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Physical fractionation and characterization of corn stover. US Department of Energy Peer Review presentation. READ MORE Related articles Enhancing efficiency in ethanol production from high solid corn stover: Insights into enzymatic hydrolysis parameters and cellulase recovery (Journal of

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U.S. Capacity to Produce Biofuels Increased 7% in 2023

by Chris Buckner (U.S. Department of Energy Energy Information Administration) Capacity to produce biofuels increased 7% in the United States during 2023, reaching 24 billion gallons per year (gal/y) at the start of 2024, led by a 44% increase in a category

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EPA: 129 SRE Petitions Currently Pending

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 129 SRE petitions are now pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 50 as of mid-September. According to EPA

October 18, 2024 Read Full Article

Wheat on Repeat

by Emma Bryce (Anthropocene) ... A growing movement of researchers, farmers, and producers believe that perennial crops have unmatched potential to reform agriculture’s warped system, and are pinning their hopes—and research dollars—on the likes of Kernza to deliver that. The

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

UN Enacts Carbon Removal Standard Under Article 6.4

by Vasil Velev (Carbon Herald) The Article 6.4 Supervisory Board, the body working on creating the UN carbon market under the Paris Agreement, has finalized two key standards related to carbon removal and developing and assessing projects for a UN-supervised carbon market. The board – also

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions Future Public Comment DEADLINE December 10, 2024

(U.S. Department of Energy) The Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of a Carbon Management Strategy for public comment. The Strategy provides

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Recommendation Report 2 -- White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Recommendations: Carbon Management

( White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council) The WHEJAC is set forth in Executive Order 14008 to be "a Federal advisory committee that is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustice to the

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Unable to Get Its Cosmetics Plant Project Financed, Global Bioenergies Is Now Focusing All Its Efforts on SAF oOpportunities

(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) After several months of efforts, the Company has been unable to find investors for its 2,500-ton plant dedicated to the cosmetics market, in a highly unfavorable context for the financing of first-of-a-kind projects. The Company is now devoting

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Asda Invests in Two New Bio-LNG Refueling Stations

by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) British supermarket chain Asda is investing in two new bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refueling facilities, as the retailer continues to make progress toward reducing overall carbon emissions. Working closely with Gasrec — a major fuel provider for commercial vehicles in the United

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions that are Better for Our Communities

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125M to Upgrade Older Diesel Engines to Cleaner and Zero-Emission Solutions that are Better for Our Communities -- Today, Oct. 17, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced selections totaling nearly $125 million under the Diesel Emissions

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

How to Earn Passive Income with Sustainability Programs

by Darryl Matthews (AgWeb) There are a number of practices that can create passive income on your operation, but the level of effort and investment to implement them varies. -- ... Creating these payments requires effort and sometimes capital investments (no different

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Construction Begins on Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP)

(German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR)) - In Leuna, Germany, DLR is building the largest ever research facility for the production of e-fuels. - The Technology Platform for Power-to-Liquid Fuels (TPP) will be used to optimise e-fuels

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Neste MY Renewable Diesel to Power Verne Data Centers’ Back-up Generators in Finland

(Neste) Neste’s renewable diesel helps Verne, a provider of sustainable data center solutions for high intensity computing, to transition its operations from fossil to renewable fuels. Verne's data centers in Helsinki, Pori and Tampere in Finland will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

DN AGRAR and BSOG Energy Sign a Cooperation Agreement for the Largest Biomethane Production Project in Romania

(Bucharest Stock Exchange) DN AGRAR Group (BVB: DN), the largest integrated farm in Romania, leader in the production of cow's milk, and BSOG Energy, an energy company specialized in the development of biomethane production projects in Romania, owned by Black Sea

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Phillips 66 Hit with $604.9 Million US Verdict in Fuel Trade-Secrets Case

by Blake Brittain (Reuters) Phillips denied Propel's trade secrets claims; Jury decided the case in Oakland, California -- Energy company Phillips 66 (PSX.N) owes biofuel maker Propel Fuels $604.9 million in damages for stealing Propel's trade secrets to build up its renewable-fuel capabilities, a jury

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Fractionation of Forest Biomass Wastes

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to support development of woody feedstocks forUniversity of Maine’s Thermal Deoxygenation pathway to produce renewable aviation fuel and chemicals. The goal of the project is to prepare woody

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

NYK Leads Consortium in Charge of Redesigning a Large “Green” Tanker

(PortalPortuario) Idemitsu Tanker, Iino Kaiun, Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Nippon Shipyard announced the development of an environmentally friendly VLCC (Very Large Crude Oil Carrier). This consortium, which conducts joint research and development on large crude oil tankers, created a design concept for

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Develops Ammonia Dual-Fuel Engine and Receives Approval from 7 Major Classification Societies

(HD Hyundai Heavy Industries) ▶ The world’s first high-pressure direct injection ammonia dual-fuel engine (model name: H22CDF-LA) ▶ Certification obtained from seven major classification societies including KR, ABS, BV, DNV, NK, LR, and RINA ▶ “We will continue to lead the ammonia-fueled shipbuilding market and drive

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Fertiglobe Becomes ADNOC’s Platform for Low-Carbon Ammonia Growth Globally

(ADNOC) ADNOC completes acquisition of majority stake in Fertiglobe, increasing its shareholding to 86.2%; Completion marks another milestone in ADNOC’s chemicals growth strategy, the expansion of its low-carbon fuels business, and its plans to become a top five global chemicals player;

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PIL Opts for 'More Viable' LNG Dual-Fuel to Power Its New Box Ships

by Martina Li (The Loadstar) Singapore’s Pacific International Lines (PIL) is opting for LNG dual-fuelling in its newbuildings, as it believes bio-methane will emerge as a viable green fuel. Chia Yujin, PIL’s head of sustainability, decarbonisation and marine fuels, said at the

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

Glander: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Infrastructure, Demand and Price Drivers

(Manifold Times) Big test for LNG as a marine fuel will be how quickly production of its alternatives can be scaled up, and how quickly shipowners are willing to pay extra cost for these lower-carbon fuels, says Mustafa El Zein. -- Global

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RFA: Latest Proposal for California LCFS Updates Fundamentally Flawed

(Renewable Fuels Association) Proposed regulations updating California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard are fundamentally flawed and could significantly restrict the future use of low-carbon ethanol in the state, the Renewable Fuels Association noted in comments submitted late Wednesday to the state’s Air Resources Board

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Biofuel Boom Still Leaves US Soybean Glut

by Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) ... Just to the south, an enormous processing plant, with the capacity to crush 35 million bushels a year, is under development. The investment is a bid to cash in on soaring demand for renewable diesel, a fuel chemically similar

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Gevo Secures Conditional Commitment from U.S. Department of Energy Loan Programs Office for its Net-Zero 1 Sustainable Aviation Fuel Plant in South Dakota

(Gevo) This conditional commitment signals the strength of the project to finance the world’s first large-scale net-zero-emissions alcohol-to-jet production facility -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO), a leading developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, is pleased to announce it received a

October 17, 2024 Read Full Article

KPI OceanConnect Targets More Ports for Marine Biofuel Sales

by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Marine fuel trading house KPI OceanConnect is looking to offer biofuel for bunkering at more ports, in view of higher demand as FuelEU regulations kick in next year, a senior executive said on the sidelines of SIBCON 2024 this

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Ontario Conference Examines Indigenous-Led Forestry, Biomass

by Mike Stimpson (Canadian Biomass Magazine) Jason Rasevych, president of the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association and director of Waawoono Consultancy, says many communities in Northern Ontario “have been able to increase their participation in the forest sector through a process of

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

New Survey Finds Canadians Would Pay for Low-Carbon Shipping

(Canadian Biomass) A new poll by Angus Reid Institute suggests Canadians are willing to pay extra to support sustainable shipping. More than 60% of Canadians indicated they were willing to pay a premium on shipping for imported goods to offset carbon emissions in a

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Biofuel Groups Urge Flexibility in 45Z CSA Requirements

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 15 held a third virtual listening session as part of its public consultation on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks. During the event, representatives of the U.S. biofuel sector advocated for flexibility in

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Greenlane Announces Biogas Desulfurization Orders as Part of International Expansion

(Greenlane) Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane” or the “Company”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) today (October 7, 2024) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Airdep S.r.l. (“Airdep”) has expanded its sales into the South American market, specifically in Brazil, with a first customer

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ExxonMobil Secures Largest CO2 Offshore Storage Site in the U.S.

(ExxonMobil) ExxonMobil has secured access to over 271,000-acres in Texas state waters; ideal for CO2 storage; Agreement will directly benefit the Texas Permanent School Fund; Latest example of ExxonMobil’s leadership in building a carbon capture industry in the U.S. Spring, Texas – Exxon Mobil

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

DOE Invests $29 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions

(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Will Help Advance Carbon Dioxide Capture and Conversion Technologies -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $29 million for 12 research and development projects to fund two carbon management

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Biofuels and Batteries Gain From the System Dynamics Behind the Research

by Tim Meehan (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) How Modeling Feedback Loops Informs Analysis and Decisions Across Decarbonization Technologies  -- "When you look at renewable energy, not everything is linear," said Swaroop Atnoorkar, an analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National

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GrowTEC Awarded $2M from Government of Canada for Phase 2 of Anaerobic Digester Expansion Project

(GrowTEC/Business Wire) EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (“EverGen” or the “Company”) (TSXV: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), is pleased to announce that Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC), an operating farm scale biogas facility, has received up to $2-million from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to

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Eco-Energy Commences Operations at its Newton, Iowa Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal

(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading renewable energy supply chain company, has commenced operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility located in Newton, Iowa. The facility will provide Marathon Petroleum Company the ability to aggregate renewable feedstocks (e.g., distillers corn

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Petrobras to Build Its First Plant to Produce Renewable Hydrogen

(Petrobras) Unit, with an investment of R$90 million, is expected to start operating in 2026 -- Petrobras will build its first pilot plant for generating renewable hydrogen at the Vale do Açu Thermoelectric Plant, in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte.

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Terviva Receives Investment from Chevron Renewable Energy Group to Scale Renewable Pongamia for Biofuel Production

(Terviva/Business Wire) Strategic relationship combines Chevron Renewable Energy Group’s industry knowledge and global reach with Terviva’s innovative, lower carbon agriculture practices to drive feedstock growth -- Terviva, Inc., an agricultural innovation company working with farmers to grow and harvest pongamia for food,

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US$200 Million Investment: Bahía Blanca Will Have the First Sustainable Fuel Plant for Airplanes

by Gabriela Origlia (La Nacion (Google Translation)) The disbursement will be made by Grupo Bahía Energía; the complex, which will also produce ethanol and derivatives, will employ around 180 people. -- The Bahía Energía Group will invest approximately US$200 million in the first

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Biomass Size Reduction, Drying and Densification

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Low-cost carbon resources (agricultural residues, forest residue, and non recyclable municipal and industrial wastes) exhibit consistent challenges. Inherent physical and chemical variability in feedstocks result in excessive process downtime, and uncontrolled costs with documented failures in the industry

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Hong Kong’s Aviation Future Hinges on Sustainable Fuel Policies, Experts Say

by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Hong Kong must set forth policies mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and incentivise supply to maintain its competitiveness as an aviation hub, according to sustainability executives. Solving the “chicken-and-egg” problem of low

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Air NZ Says by 2030 'Nearly Every Overseas Port' It Flies to Will Require It to Carry Sustainable Fuel - but Not NZ

by Eloise Gibson (RNZ) Aotearoa is one of the highest aviation emitters per capita in the world, with competition for cleaner fuels and delays on new planes among the reasons. Air New Zealand says its failure to persuade government to require airlines

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CAA Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policies for Oman

by Hibba al Kindi (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) The CAA’s plan for adopting sustainable aviation fuel is in line with the country’s vision to achieve Net Zero by 2050 -- The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Sultanate of Oman is currently developing

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ICAO and IRENA Join Forces to Accelerate Access to Financing and Implementation of Aviation Decarbonization Projects

(International Civil Aviation Organization) In a crucial step towards achieving the aviation sector's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a landmark agreement to boost financing

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Sasol Bids to Fill Growing Demand for ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel

by Tony Carnie (Daily Maverick) Faced with stiff monetary penalties at European airports, the aviation industry is pushing for a major ramp-up in the production of climate-friendly jet fuel. The South African synthetic fuels giant, Sasol, hopes to benefit from this

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Higher Ethanol Blends: A Win for Corn Farmers, Consumers & the Environment

by Krista Swanson (National Corn Growers Association) Ethanol is a renewable transportation fuel that can be made from domestically grown corn. Over 98% of the gasoline currently sold in the United States contains ethanol, typically a blend that is 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. Autos that

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Oliver Zipse

A correction of the 100% BEV target for 2035 as part of a comprehensive CO2-reduction package would also afford European OEMs less reliance on China for batteries. ... To maintain the successful course, a strictly technology-agnostic path within the policy

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BMW CEO: Europe Must Cancel Petrol Engine Ban to Reduce Reliance on China

by by Victoria Waldersee and Gilles Gillaume (Reuters) Europe must cancel its plan to ban new fossil fuel-emitting cars from 2035 to reduce reliance on China's battery supply chain and play to its technological strengths, BMW's (BMWG.DE), chief executive said on Tuesday. Oliver

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CapCO2 Solutions Signs MOU with Methylennium Energy for Green Methanol Production

(CapCO2 Solutions/Ethanol Producer Magazine) CapCO2 Solutions is excited to announced that we have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Methylennium Energy. Our CO2 capture and upgrade focus addresses the urgent need of ethanol plants to decarbonize – cutting their carbon intensity (CI)

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EPA Releases 2023 Carbon Sequestration Data

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 released 2023 data collected under its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, including data on CO2 sequestration volumes at operational carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) projects at three U.S. ethanol plants. According

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Voters See Ethanol Value, Across Party Lines

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Each quarter, the Renewable Fuels Association works with a national polling firm to survey registered voters about their attitudes toward ethanol, policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard, and even proposed legislation like the

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

National Ethanol Conference --- February 17-19, 2024 --- Nashville, TN

The landmark 2025 event is themed “Back to Our Roots” to reflect the ethanol industry’s humble beginnings, its incredible growth, and its enduring ties to American agriculture, said RFA Board Chairman Jeff Oestmann, CEO of Aztalan Bio in Wisconsin. “Celebrating the

October 16, 2024 Read Full Article

Navigating Carbon Markets in Asia Pacific: Trends, Article 6, and Emerging Opportunities --- October 17, 2024 --- ONLINE

Join our in-depth webinar to explore key carbon pricing trends and policy developments across Asia Pacific markets. Learn how Article 6 is transforming carbon trading in the region and discover emerging opportunities within its evolving framework. This session offers valuable insights into

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Fortum and Norsk e-Fuel to Collaborate in Rauma, Finland

(Fortum) Norwegian e-fuel company Norsk e-Fuel and Fortum have agreed to reserve a 14-hectare area for a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel (eSAF) plant at the Port of Rauma in Finland. This is Norsk e-Fuel's first project outside Norway and is part

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Trade Group Welcomes Norway’s Proposal to Reduce Biodiesel Tax

(Drivkraft Norge/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Norwegian trade association Drivkraft Norge, which represents energy and fuel companies, announced Oct. 7 that it is satisfied the government of Norway is now proposing to reduce the road-use fee on biodiesel for 2025. Changes in the

October 15, 2024 Read Full Article

Clariant Signs MOU with DS Dansuk on Tonsil™ RNF Production for HVO/SAF

(Clariant) • MOU signing ceremony held with customer DS Dansuk to mark the commissioning of production of the adsorbents at Clariant’s Pohang site in Korea New dedicated production line for Tonsil RNF series, a high-performing adsorbent crucial for HVO/SAF production from used

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TNO Begins Yearlong Test of Biodiesel Blends in Dutch Inland-Shipping Sector

(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with

October 15, 2024 Read Full Article

The Renaissance of Anaerobic Digestion

by Alexandra Arndt (Digester Doc/Biomass Magazine) Scientific advances of the past decade are ushering anaerobic digestion (AD) into a new era in which the technology can deliver more than just biogas, unlocking unprecedented efficiencies in clean energy production, revolutionizing environmental impact

October 15, 2024 Read Full Article

RIN Generation Under the Alternative Measurement Protocol

by James Jones (QED/Biomass Magazine) ... Understandably, the entire system hinges on RINs not being logged or counted incorrectly, which many industry stakeholders have highlighted as a potential issue. A Double-Edged Sword It is for this very reason that an adjacent piece of

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: According to Plan

by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Doubling in attendance from its debut in 2023, the North American SAF Conference & Expo drew over 500 industry stakeholders to discuss progress and double down on initiatives to reach the near- and long-term goals of

October 15, 2024 Read Full Article

North American RNG Surpasses 400 Operational Facilities

(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) announces a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap

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IndianOil, EverEnviro Join Hands for Biofuel Push with 50:50 JV

(Economic Times Energy World) The agreement was signed by Santanu Gupta, Executive Director (Alternative Energy), IndianOil, and Mahesh Girdhar, MD & CEO of EverEnviro, in the presence of senior officials from both organizations. The joint venture will work towards setting up

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Norway Datacenter Dumps Diesel Diet, Goes Veggie with Biofuel Backup

by Dan Robinson (The Register) Operator Stack Infrastructure is committed to reducing Scope 1 emissions from its facilities -- Datacenter operator Stack Infrastructure has joined the ranks of companies switching to biofuel for its backup power source in a bid to offset

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Gadkari Reviews Industry’s Preparedness for Launch of Ethanol and Flex Fuel Vehicles

by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol

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Malaysia Bourse Mulls Used Cooking Oil Futures Amid Biofuel Demand

(Business Times/Bloomberg) It plans to offer a US dollar-denominated contract in lots of 25 tonnes -- Bursa Malaysia has been considering a launch of futures contract for used cooking oil, amid a growing demand for it as a biofuel feedstock. The exchange –

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Repsol Supplies Bio-LNG to Brittany Ferries for the First Time in Spain

(Repsol) - This is the first test of its kind for the two companies, consisting of the supply of three truck-loads, totalling 60 tons of bio-LNG to be used in Brittany Ferries LNG-fuelled vessels. It is the first supply of its kind

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India Eyes Higher Ethanol Blend Post-2025 Mandate

by Samyak Pandey (Reuters) India plans to raise ethanol blend above 20%; The program saved costs and reduced emissions while benefiting sugar industry; Bioenergy remain key for India's clean energy transition. -- The Indian government has begun discussions to develop a post-2025

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Process Intensification in the Supply Chain

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A team of researchers have designed a project to utilize post-harvest physiology and chemistry tools during long-term storage and queuing to positively impact downstream processes through reduced chemical and energy input. They aim to enhance anatomical fractionation,

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Green Hydrogen Far Pricier than Projected

by David Trilling (The Harvard Gazette) Prices for hydrogen produced with clean energy will remain high, Harvard researchers demonstrate in the journal Joule, but the fuel may remain the only way to decarbonize some sectors. Green hydrogen is often touted as the

October 14, 2024 Read Full Article

Low-cost Biodiesel Can Help to Tackle Climate Change, Pollution

by Johra Said Ali (The Standard) ... Throughout its lifecycle, biodiesel can save CO2 emissions by up to 78 per cent when compared to petroleum fuel. Biodiesel not only reduces CO2 emissions but also the production of dangerous greenhouse gases such as

October 14, 2024 Read Full Article

What's Really in Your Tank? Ireland to Raise Concerns about Fraudulent Biofuel with EU Ministers

by Valerie Flynn (The Journal) The government will raise concern over palm oil waste-based biofuel, as its use here soars. -- As reported by The Journal last month, a 24% increase in biofuel use in Ireland last year was largely met with an additional

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Host Country Agreement Signed between India and the Global Biofuels Alliance

(India Ministry of External Affairs) Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs and Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as Interim Director General of GBA signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) between the Government of

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Tidewater Unveils Biodiesel Facility in Pasco with USDA Grant

by Thomas Metcalf (Fox 41) Tidewater Transportation and Terminals celebrated a milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new full-service biofuel and renewable diesel distribution facility. The facility in Pasco will play a key role in the region’s shift towards cleaner energy

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New Brand Name for Slurry and Digestate Treatment from WELTEC BIOPOWER: “Kumac” Becomes ”WELTEC BLUE WATER”

(WELTEC BIOPOWER) “WELTEC BLUE WATER” now replaces Kumac. With this new name, WELTEC BIOPOWER is responding to international market requirements for its tried and tested slurry and digestate treatment systems. In recent years, 17 plants have already been put into operation

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Denmark Postpones Green Hydrogen Transmission Roll-out to Germany to 2031

by Louise Breusch Rasmussen and Riham Alkousaa (Reuters) Denmark will postpone the rollout of a green hydrogen transmission pipeline between western Denmark and northern Germany by three years to 2031 from 2028, the country's energy ministry said on Tuesday. Denmark has worked with

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Japanese Group Partners with Australian State on Biofuel for Jets

by Shinya Matsumoto (The Asahi Shimbun) A consortium of a Japanese university and businesses will team up with a state government in Australia for a project to mass produce sustainable biofuel for airplanes. -- The Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology,

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Uniper Supplies Green Power to Help Major International Industrial Gas Producer to Transform Its Energy Transition

(Uniper) Nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a total of 575 GWh; Hydropower from Germany; Agreement supports decarbonisation efforts in Rhine-Ruhr industrial region -- Uniper and a major international industrial gas producer recently signed a nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Deliveries will start in

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to PEM CO2 Electrolyzer Scale-up

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Twelve is developing and scaling a platform for a reactor that electrochemically transforms biogenic CO2. The company’s core innovation is a membrane electrode assembly that enables CO2 electrolysis. In this project, the company aims towards mass

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Cometstock: Comstock Fuels Yields Are Headed for the Stars. Why?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Feedstock costs look more like 50 cents a gallon at the yields, based on $60 per ton for waste biomass, that have been in our reporting this year, and that’s transformative. So, it’s a comet. Why,

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On the Way to an Emission-Free Future: OSV Coastal Liberty Operates on Green Hydrogen in the German Wadden Sea

(Fuel Cells Works/eCap Marine) First months of running eCap Marine’s containerised hydrogen-electric energy system successful -- In a significant step towards sustainability and emission-free energy sources on board, Offshore Supply Vessel Coastal Liberty has set sail on the waters of the Wadden

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Use of Biofuels May Accelerate Emissions Reduction Targets

by Victoria Netto (Valor International) Study shows renewable sources in transport could prevent release of 800 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 -- The use of biofuels could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 800 million tonnes in the transport sector by

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E-Fuels-Only Bill Is a Slap in the Face for Aviation

(Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) It is not only in politicians’ Sunday speeches that it is repeatedly emphasized that sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are essential for reducing the climate impact of aviation. However, sustainable aviation fuels are currently only

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Emerging Science of Anaerobic Digestion Webinar Series --- November 12 and December 10, 2024 --- ONLINE

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is excited to announce an innovative series of webinars focused on the rapidly evolving field of anaerobic digestion. Hosted by Daniel Andersen, associate professor in agriculture and biosystems engineering at Iowa State University, this

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Clean Fuels Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Sustainability Education Grant DEADLINE January 17, 2025

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation is now accepting applications for the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. Established in 2018, the grant aims to support student scientists dedicated to sustainable research offering a $2,000 award to a deserving

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Cathay Cargo Commemorates DB Schenker’s Membership of Its Corporate SAF Programme with a Signing Ceremony

(Cathay Pacific) DB Schenker is the newest and biggest contributor to Cathay’s carbon-reduction programme -- Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker jointly held a signing ceremony on 8 October at the airline’s Cathay City headquarters to mark the global forwarder’s membership of the

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VTTI and Connex Intend to Develop Renewable Feedstock Pretreatment Facility in Amsterdam

(VTTI) VTTI and Connex are joining forces to develop a renewable feedstock or 'Greenstock' Pretreatment Facility (GPF) at VTTI’s terminal in Amsterdam (ETA). -- VTTI, an industry leader in energy infrastructure, and Connex, a renewable feedstocks trader, are joining forces to develop

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Geo and GIZ Sign Partnership to Develop SAF from Biogas in Brazil

(NOVACANA (Google Translation)) In partnership with Copersucar, Geo is developing a commercial-scale plant for the production of sustainable aviation fuel -- Geo bio gas&carbon and the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development signed a partnership on Tuesday, the 8th, to develop the first

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Electrolyzers for CO2 Conversion from BioSources

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Researchers have initiated a project to develop electrolyzers that can convert CO2 from biorefineries to produce useful products, and save the cost of air capture. Yet, research still has not been done on testing with CO2

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IEA Predicts 20% Growth in Renewable Fuels by 2030, but Says More Substantial Growth Is Needed to Meet Net-Zero Goals

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The International Energy Agency on Oct. 9 published its annual Renewables market report, which for the first time includes a chapter focused on renewable fuels that outlines expected growth in liquid biofuels, including sustainable aviation

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Masdar Allies with Norwegian Companies on Renewables and Green Hydrogen

by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed agreements with Norwegian companies to explore clean energy opportunities with green hydrogen in focus. -- Specifically, the UAE company inked a strategic framework agreement with Equinor to enhance collaboration

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NAMCOR Signs Memorandum of Understanding with SLB to Advance Energy Collaboration

(National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia) The companies will work together to advance sustainable energies in Namibia -- The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global energy technology company SLB.

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King of the Netherlands Inaugurates Electrolyser for Green Hydrogen Funded by LIFE

(European Commission) The LIFE project NEW HYTS aims to revolutionise heavy transport through the deployment of hydrogen-powered vehicles. -- His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially inaugurated a new electrolyser for green hydrogen production near Utrecht on 4 October. Developed by

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Plug and Allied Green Execute Binding Framework Agreement for 3 GW Electrolyzer Capacity

(Plug Power) This follows recent completion of MOU and BEDP contracts; Both parties are collaborating to finalize purchase agreement in coming months -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a global leader in comprehensive hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has signed

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FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand

by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the