Next year rings in a new era for jurisdictional cap-and-trade programs as Washington state finally takes a seat at the emissions trading table alongside California and Quebec. While uncertainty remains regarding Washington’s future linkage to the other two established programs,
(AgNewsWire) New pipeline projects in the Midwest utilizing Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS), also called Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), technology offer the opportunity for the ethanol industry to lead the way to a net zero energy future and the
(Babcock & Wilcox/Biomass Magazine) Babcock & Wilcox announced on Nov. 21 that it has signed an agreement with NRG Korea to study the applicability of B&W’s BrightLoop technology for a hydrogen generation facility using biomass fuel in South Korea. B&W’s BrightLoop chemical
(U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service) Project funding may be used to establish, reopen, retrofit, expand, or improve a sawmill or other wood-processing facility in close proximity to federal or Indian lands that need ecosystem restoration and will generate byproducts. The
Join the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) on December 13, 2022, from 2-3 p.m. ET POSTPONED to february 22, 2023 for a webinar on the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Grand Challenge Roadmap. This discussion will outline the six action
(Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA/Federal Register) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests public input for NRCS to use to inform how NRCS will implement funds received under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to fund the deployment of climate-smart practices
by Peter Fairley (Nature) An environmentally friendly path forwards for liquid fuel derived from plants will depend on smarter agriculture and smarter regulation. -- ... If filling fuel tanks with these plant-derived liquids reduces carbon emissions by decreasing the demand
(University of Manchester) An ambitious plan to sequence the genomes of all known species of euglenoids over the next decade has been launched today. The network of scientists behind the initiative believe it has the potential to drive breakthroughs ranging
(Carbon Engineering) Climate solutions company, Carbon Engineering (CE), has received millions in investments from Aviation industry leaders Airbus and Air Canada. These investments support the advancement of CE’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that pulls carbon dioxide (CO2) directly out of the
(Neste) Neste has delivered over 500,000 gallons (1,500 metric tons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in cooperation with LAXFUEL; This first large volume delivery of SAF to LAX enables commercial airlines flying from the
(bp) Aral pilots two new fuels that reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25% compared to pure fossil fuels* – Aral Futura Super 95 and Aral Futura Diesel; Both fuels contain at least 30% of high-quality renewable components, including a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Burnham Sterling is a Connecticut-based financial advisory firm that works with large corporate customers on structured transactions Burnham Sterling is leading a $400 million program to (i) invest equity in new projects to produce SAF
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Markets Insights) ... As previously stated, the Eco Caravan reduces fuel consumption and emissions by up to 70 percent. Emissions are near zero when using sustainable aviation fuel. Cost of operation is reduced by 25
by Mark Phelps (AvWeb) Just in time for ski season, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based fuel supplier Avfuel has teamed with FBO chain Atlantic Aviation to supply all four of Atlantic’s Colorado locations with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The two have
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) Although Hungary’s agriculture minister has recently hailed the ethanol industry’s fresh investments in animal feed and foodstuffs in addition to biofuel production, the European Commission appears to remain unconvinced, still invoking the “food versus fuel” argument. Speaking at
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) As a proud graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), I was disappointed to read a recent commentary about ethanol by a research scholar at my alma mater. “A Chance to Phase Out
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) American Airlines has announced a strategic investment in distribution and logistics group Universal Hydrogen, the airline’s second hydrogen propulsion partnership in just a few months. Universal Hydrogen offers modular hydrogen capsules transported directly to airports
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Air New Zealand plans to introduce at least one zero emission aircraft type for commercial service on regional routes by 2026, as it evaluates technologies to replace or decarbonise its 23 Q300 turboprops from 2030.
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has just released ‘Flying Responsibly’, its second ESG report, highlighting a transition to sustainable aviation fuels, early achievement of its target to cut aircraft emissions intensity and increased use of ground power
We are delighted and excited to announce Hydrogen & P2X 2023 conference with newly researched agenda, trending industry news, excellent speakers & technical insights. The conference will take place on 14-15 June in Copenhagen. Decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors as well as
(Trillium/ACT News) In the push towards reducing emissions, much of the industry’s initial focus was centered around tailpipe emissions. Although vehicle regulations set in place during these initial phases led to many efficiency improvements, the introduction of renewable and low-carbon fuels
The hydrogen-powered ZECAP (Zero Emissions for California Ports) yard truck is showing that fuel cell technology can meet the rigorous demands at TraPac’s busy terminal at the Port of Long Beach. Funded by Cap and Trade dollars, the project led
(Climate Now) What if we could remove the carbon we have emitted into the atmosphere? Can we capture our CO2 emissions before they are even released? In Part I of our two-part Carbon Capture and Storage series, our host Dr. Ozak Esu
(Climte Now) with George Peridas, Jonathan Kusel, and Joshuah Stolaroff -- In the international carbon offset market, the average price of removing one tonne of CO2 from the atmosphere is still below $15 USD, nowhere near enough to cover the costs
(Climate Now) Since its founding in 1952, the mission of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has been to meet urgent national security needs through scientific and technological innovation. Expanding from its focus on nuclear weapons science at the height of the Cold War,
(Air Canada/Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada announced Nov. 15 that Bolloré Logistics has become the first Air Canada Cargo customer to join the Leave Less Travel Program, which offers corporate and cargo customers effective options to offset or reduce their greenhouse-gas
(Turkish Airlines/Biobased Diesel Daily) Turkish Airlines announced this month that it received the “Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award by CAPA-Centre for Aviation for its innovative sustainability efforts. The global carrier, which puts sustainability at the center of its business model,
(FedEx/Biobased Diesel Daily) FedEx Express Europe, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, has begun using renewable diesel to fuel a portion of its company-owned trucks in the Netherlands. As of the beginning of November, FedEx Express
(RMI/Biobased Diesel Daily) RMI and Energy Web Foundation announced Nov. 16 that they will build a digital registry for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates that will bring more transparency to emissions-reduction claims about air travel. The registry will also support and accelerate
(National Oilheat Research Alliance/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... The use of biodiesel has been identified as an effective and reliable substitute to replace fossil-derived heating fuels. Due to research by the National Oilheat Research Alliance and efforts by heating-system manufacturers and fuel
by Steffen Mueller (Chicago Sun-Times/Univesity of Illinois at Chicago) Using higher blends of ethanol is the kind of innovative solution we need now to address our energy and environmental challenges together. -- ... But one of the most promising, effective,
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Committee charged with evaluation of Agency policies and programs at the intersection of agriculture and climate change -- Today (November 16, 2022), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 20 members,
(Inside EPA) A coalition of small refiners is sketching out its legal arguments against EPA’s blanket policy of denying all petitions from smaller refineries for economic hardship waivers from the renewable fuel standard (RFS), as many refiners seek to overturn
by Angeliki Koutantou (Reuters) Linde (LIN.N), , the world's largest industrial gases company, said on Tuesday it has started producing green hydrogen at its facilities in Greece. Green hydrogen is made from water by electrolysis using renewable wind and solar power. The U.S.-German
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent yesterday to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations called on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent fuel volatility regulations. Specifically, the groups expressed support for legislation
(Furetank) The dual-fuel tanker Fure Valö has performed the first voyage on a new Equinor fuel blend containing used cooking oil. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions while, judging from the first test indications, maintaining the same high performance as conventional marine
(U.K. Ministry of Defence) The RAF and industry partners have carried out a world-first 100% sustainable fuel flight using a military aircraft of its size, and the first of any aircraft type in the UK. -- First time an aircraft
(California Air Resources Board) Program is expected to yield more than $5 billion in health benefits from 2024 to 2038 -- The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Off-Road Regulation) aimed
(NEXT Renewable Fuels) ~ Combination creates a large-scale, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, pure-play public company and feedstock aggregator; ~ Multi-prong strategy anchored on a 50,000 barrel per day renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel refinery in Oregon; ~
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BTG Bioliquids technology enables customers to turn biomass residues into a renewable fuel: fast pyrolysis bio-oil (FPBO). FPBO can be used to replace crude oil, so that more fossil resources can stay untouched.Managing Director Gerard
(San Francisco International Airport/Biobased Diesel Daily) The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a major sustainability milestone Nov. 9, with the award of Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation by the Airports Council International, the foremost advocate for airport operators worldwide. This advanced
(PTT Group/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Thai state-owned oil and gas company PTT Public Company Ltd. has entered into a memorandum of understanding with several of its subsidiaries—Thail Oil Public Company Ltd., PTT Global Chemical Public Company Ltd., IRPC Public Company Ltd.,
by David Meade (NASA Langley Research Center/Biobased Diesel Daily) Scientists from NASA and Boeing recently met near Seattle to test whether an aircraft with engines burning different blends of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) produced fewer soot particles than traditional jet fuel. In
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)A large-scale renewable diesel production facility in Port Arthur, Texas, is expected to come online by mid-month, according to Randall C. Stuewe, chairman and CEO of Darling Ingredients. The opening of the new Diamond Green Diesel
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(Solutions from the Land) ... IASA’s vision is to manage Iowa’s working landscapes to safely and sustainably provide an abundance of food, feed, fiber, and fuel, while protecting and building health in our soil; filtering and storing water; sequestering carbon and
(U.S. Department of Energy) On Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy issued topics for Phase One of the Fiscal Year 2023 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These topics aim to advance
(ePURE) In an intentional commitment to support the global fight against climate change, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada), UNICA (Brazilian Sugarcane and Bioenergy Industry Association), UNEM (National Corn Ethanol Union) and ePURE (European Renewable Ethanol Association) have come together today to underscore the
(Biofuels International) Slowing growth forecasts for South American economies look set to present a sustained challenge to biofuel investors and developers in the region, not least in Brazil where a weakening of Government resolve on biodiesel blending rates has angered
(ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE)) The Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to UN of several countries is lagging behind in achieving 2030 SDG commitments and actions. The pandemic became a bottleneck in the development process of the
West Africa Dialogue on Ethanol Clean Cooking Solutions: Social, Health, Economic, Environmental and Climate Impacts The objectives of this dialogue are; 1. Introduce ethanol clean cooking solutions leading to better social fabric, health, economy and environment outcomes. 2. Promote innovative delivery opportunities for
(Biofuels Central) One of the nation’s largest independent energy companies is partnering with a landowner west of Lake Kitsap to propose a power plant in a former rock quarry. Tenaska consultants, based in Omaha, Nebraska, have begun the licensing process to develop
Increasing shares of variable renewable energy (VRE) in the energy supply system create a demand for measures to provide flexibility at different time scales on a sustainable manner. At the same time, Russian invasion of Ukraine has strengthened the demand
by Tammy Klein and Nicholas Ball (Transport Energy Strategies) As the world seeks to decarbonize quickly, we are seeing an increase in technologies producing sustainable and cost-effective, low-carbon fuels for marine, road and aviation. Nicholas Ball, the CEO and Co-Founder
by Mike Gauntner (WFMJ) Restaurant and convenience chain, Sheetz has announced it is reducing the price of one of its gasoline products to $1.99 a gallon during Thanksgiving week. -- Restaurant and convenience chain, Sheetz has announced it is reducing
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's editor previews the feature articles in the publication's December edition while reflecting on the rise of EVs, the promise of higher-level ethanol blends and the enormity of the industry's burgeoning SAF
by Niina H Farah and Lesley Clark (Politico) The agency quietly proposed a new price tag for the damages caused by greenhouse gas emissions, as the Biden administration faces ongoing Republican lawsuits over its use of the metric in crafting
(Bioenergy International) In Denmark, Nordic Liquefaction (NORDLIG), a Nature Energy A/S and MAKEEN Energy A/S joint venture held a grounding-breaking ceremony marking the start of construction for the country's first bioLNG production plant that is being built in the Port
(Bioenergy International) The International Energy Agency (IEA) Bioenergy Technology Collaboration Programme (IEA Bioenergy TCP) and the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) Biofuture Platform Initiative have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement collaborative activities in the field of bioenergy, with a
(International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)) This report briefly summarises the status and outlook for hydrogen in each G7 member, including analyses of technology, costs, strategy and stated policy support for each country, and presents recommendations for accelerating global hydrogen trade. Launched
(International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)) Agreement calls for parties to work closely together to promote the widespread adoption of renewables to bolster climate adaptation and mitigation efforts. The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the
(Nuevo Diario (Google Translation)) The Chamber of Deputies approved the bill that establishes the promotion and development of the production and consumption of Biofuels and Bioenergy and encourages its integral use. At the beginning of the debate, the deputy Patricia Hucena , president
(Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition has set a target of 10% SAF adoption by 2030. For fuel producers, that means creating enough supply to meet future demand, and for the aviation industry,
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Biocarburants avancés Canada) New report assesses Clean Fuel Regulations impact, fuel and carbon tax penalties on biofuels, and abatement costs -- Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the sixth Biofuels in Canada (BIC) report, accompanied by detailed and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this project, researchers aim for high-efficiency electrochemical production of ethylene from CO2,. Specific in this project, they sought to design electrodes to direct the cascade reaction from CO2 to ethylene via carbon monoxide, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From COP27 comes news that Etihad Airway and World Energy signed a MoU for long-term strategic partnership to decarbonize flights through SAF delivered on a book and claim system.. Etihad is the first commercial airline to participate in
(Renewable Energy Group) Allen Bergman is always innovating. As President of Contract Transport in Des Moines, Iowa, he has refined his business model several times, rebuilt his company after a devastating flood and committed to using biodiesel blends to reduce
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News) The developer of a $4.5 billion hydrogen project in Louisiana is in a legal battle with local lawmakers in a case that analysts say could preview conflicts around the country. Air Products and Chemicals Inc., the developer,
(AgriNews) ... According to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the recent surge of investments in U.S. renewable diesel production capacity is likely to ignite a period of growth and transition for the biofuels industry. “The outlook for biofuels is favorable
Life cycle thinking is an important underlying principle in the successful implementation of green chemistry and engineering across chemistry enterprise. This approach allows chemists and engineers to think systematically about how the choices they make at one stage of the
To sponsor the participation of postdoctoral scholars in the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference. Description The Nina McClelland Memorial Award is open to postdoctoral chemists who are engaged in green chemistry research. Two $2,000 awards will be provided each year and
(ACS) To provide financial support to full-time graduate students conducting research in green chemistry. Description The funds may be used for any purpose, including conference travel, professional development, and living expenses, while the recipient is in graduate school. Heh-Won Chang, PhD Fellowship awardees
(ACS) The ACS Summer School on Green Chemistry & Sustainable Energy is a week-long once-in-a-lifetime experience! Each year about 60 students from the Americas are selected from the applicants to gather in Golden, Colorado at the Colorado School of Mines.
by Jeremy Dillon (E&E News) House Republican leaders said Thursday the party is preparing an energy and environment package that could emerge in January as one of the first pieces of major legislation passed by the GOP-controlled chamber. Largely based on legislation
The nova “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals” is one of the most established worldwide and has developed into a unique meeting and networking place for the entire Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The
The nova “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals” is one of the most established worldwide and has developed into a unique meeting and networking place for the entire Carbon Capture & Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The
(BloombergNEF) ... A boom in the supply of and demand for the environment-friendly gas will power a whopping 120-fold global expansion in the key equipment used to split water and produce hydrogen. Installations of electrolyzers are set to grow from 2 gigawatts
by Herman K. Trabish (Utility Dive) New aggressive planning is needed to identify the long-duration storage technologies and find the land to grow enough resources to reach Biden net zero emissions goals, a DOE national lab reports. -- Four major
(IVECO UK/AltFuels) IVECO took part in the The Lord Mayor’s Show, one of the best-known annual events in London as well as one of the longest-established dating back to the 13th century, by providing an IVECO S-WAY Natural Gas tractor unit to
(Aria/AltFuels) Amid concern about the cost of energy and preparations for potential shortages of power in the coming months, farmers from the UK’s biggest dairy cooperative, Arla, has issued a call to action for the Government to tap into a major
Recognized as one of the most prestigious technical market and business events in the sugar-energy sector, the traditional DATAGRO International Conference on Sugar and Ethanol is the only one of its magnitude and will address the most relevant issues for
(DATAGRO) Aiming to discuss the main issues of the global Sugar and Ethanol industries, the International Sugar Organization (ISO), alongside DATAGRO, will hold the 16th edition of the ISO DATAGRO New York Sugar & Ethanol Conference in May 4th, 2023
DATAGRO Opening of the Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol Harvest is considered one of the main events in the sugar-energy sector, bringing together entrepreneurs and executives from mills, sugarcane producers and suppliers and political leaders to debate and present innovative analyzes
(Zemo Partnership) New analysis by Zemo Partnership shows how a greenhouse gas-based fuel duty structure could encourage uptake of low carbon renewable fuels in hard-to-electrify transport applications and accelerate the transition to net zero. The new study (‘Decarbonising Heavy Duty Vehicles and
by Louise Lerner (University of Chicago News) UChicago breakthrough creates methane fuel from sun, carbon dioxide and water -- For the past two centuries, humans have relied on fossil fuels for concentrated energy; hundreds of millions of years of photosynthesis
by Andréia Vital (JournalCana) With the acquisition of 80 wagons, FS starts an unprecedented business model and should generate a reduction of approximately 50% in CO₂ emissions -- FS , with units in Lucas do Rio Verde and Sorriso, in Mato
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel produced from waste and residue raw materials, has agreed to acquire the used cooking oil (UCO) collection and aggregation business and related assets in the United States from
(Enviro Systems)Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) ("Enviro", "the company") received in February 2022 an order for pyrolysis oil from the subsidiary of a leading US oil company for production tests. The subsidiary has now informed Enviro that the production tests were
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioVeritas upcycles underutilized and excess biomass from food processing into clean-label ingredients through a fermentation process that closely mirrors Mother Nature. We do this to create a world where the ingredients of tomorrow are produced
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies has delivered a 200-litre batch of sustainable aviation fuel for tests commissioned as part of the GENOPTAIRE project funded by the French government defence procurement and technology agency (DGA). The project, which forms part of the ministry’s defence
(OMV Group) Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) in Germany announces funding of EUR 3.1 mn for Methanol-to-SAF (M2SAF) development project; BASF, Thyssenkrupp, OMV, DLR and ASG join M2SAF consortium The strong growth of the aviation industry requires solutions to
(Economic Times) Sebastian Mikosz, Senior Vice President for Environment & Sustainability at IATA, on Tuesday also suggested extending incentives for entities to enter the market for production of SAF. At a media roundtable here, Mikosz said that India is one of
(Arab News) Sustainability Policy region lead Robert Boyd tells “Frankly Speaking” the industry is committed to decarbonization over next 30 years; He calls for investment in sustainable fuel, replacement of old fleets, and operational and traffic-management improvements -- The aviation
(WIZZ Air) Memorandum of Understanding to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) between 2023-2030; Enables Wizz Air to purchase up to 185,000 metric tons of SAF from OMV; Co-operation reaffirms Wizz Air’s ambitious sustainability commitment Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally
by Tay Peck Gek (Business Times) Demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Asia-Pacific is picking up, but its use is still limited by the number of airports in the region that supply the green fuel. Countries and companies are therefore racing
by Sybilla Gross (Bloomberg/Business Times) Rising food costs spur debate on use of crops for energy; Demand for sustainable aviation fuel and diesel to surge -- Strong growth in global demand for renewable fuels offers a great opportunity for suppliers
by Erin Voegele (EthanolProducer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that four new SRE petitions were filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency, nine SRE
(Inside EPA) EPA is poised to finalize its approval of canola oil as a feedstock for the manufacture of “advanced” low-carbon fuels qualified to earn credit under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), after the White House Office of Management and
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) An Ames company that wants to build a $4.5 billion carbon capture pipeline across Iowa has filed lawsuits against Story and Shelby counties over new ordinances that would require increased distances between the project and homes, churches
GAFC will focus on both, biofuels production as well as include the traditional refineries representatives, discussing refinery upgrades with new investments schemes and products, blending strategies and cutting edge technologies. It will provide a fantastic platform for the showcase of
(California Air Resources Board) This Scoping Plan lays out the sector-by-sector roadmap for California, the world’s fifth1 largest economy, to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 or earlier, outlining a technologically feasible, cost-effective, and equity-focused path to achieve the state’s climate
by Arianna Skibel (Politico's Power Switch) ... But POLITICO’s E&E News reporter Jeremy Dillion says when it comes to energy and climate policy, there may be some (narrow) room for agreement. “There likely won’t be a big cross-chamber energy bill, but there will be
Join Wisconsin Clean Cities for an afternoon of sustainable transportation at the Transportation Conference & Annual Meeting! Join us as we recognize our members’ successes during the awards ceremony. Learn how the state’s top clean fuel leaders achieved environmental and
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Shoring up its provisions on biointermediates, the EPA is catching up with new and envisioned biofuel production goals. Following a workshop on the topic, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke with a policy expert to learn
by Timothy Taylor (Conversable Economist) As the world population rises toward 10 billion, there are hard questions of how to feed everyone, while protecting the environment, and while also having a generally rising standard of living. No single answer is
The 20th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" will take place again from 23rd to 24th January 2023. The motto of the conference is: "Fuels of the Future 2023 - Navigator for sustainable Mobility!" As usual, the event will be bilingual (German-English). Fuels of
(Algae Biomass Organization) Outstanding leaders, companies and innovations recognized by ABO -- The Algae Biomass Organization’s (ABO) is pleased to recognize the winners of the 2022 Algae Industry Awards. During ABO’s Annual Algae Biomass Summit, Executive Director, Dr. Rebecca White, announced outstanding leaders, companies and
(Argonne National Laboratory/Department of Energy) Are you an innovator interested in developing your clean energy or climate tech startup? Applications are now open for the Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) entrepreneurship program, hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National
(Hindustan Times/MSN) The Haryana government has decided to set up ethanol plants in all the cooperative sugarmills to improve their financial condition and help clear payments of farmers on time, cooperative minister Banwari Lal said on Tuesday, as crushing operations began
(Kansas State University) Kansas State University researchers are part of a five-year collaborative grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to improve oilseed crops for use as biofuels and other bioproducts. Timothy Durrett, associate professor of biochemistry and molecular biophysics, and Ruth Welti, university
(Ara Partners) Ara Partners ("Ara") today announced that it has acquired a majority ownership interest in Lincoln Terminal Holdings, LP ("Lincoln"), a leading renewable fuel logistics and infrastructure provider in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Ara has also committed additional
(Penske Truck Leasing) Today, Penske Truck Leasing announced it has expanded its use of renewable diesel in California through a preferred supplier agreement with Shell Oil Products U.S. ("Shell"). The move is a continuing effort by Penske to help reduce emissions across its truck rental, heavy-duty truck
(Maersk) As part of the strategy to decarbonise its customers’ supply chains, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has entered a green* methanol partnership with U.S. based project developer Carbon Sink LLC. This is Maersk’s 8th such agreement in the efforts
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioMADE’s mission is to enable domestic bioindustrial manufacturing at all scales, develop technologies to enhance U.S. bioindustrial competitiveness, de-risk investment in relevant infrastructure, and expand the biomanufacturing workforce to realize the economic promise of industrial
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne (75 million gallons / 5000 barrels per day) production facility for sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel. The project will be
The future of tank storage. The leading event for the tank storage and future fuels industry -- The largest and longest running international tank storage and future fuels event will be taking place in Rotterdam in 2023 to inspire, connect and
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Countries mulling vow to ‘phase down’ all fossil fuels; Previous climate agreements have focused only on coal -- The US will back a proposal to phase down all fossil fuels at the UN climate conference as
(Renewable Fuels Association) A report released today (November 16, 2022) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration demonstrates clearly that higher blends of ethanol helped moderate fuel prices in the wake of the Ukraine invasion. The report noted that the U.S. ethanol blend
(Manifold Times) Argus Media on Wednesday (9 November) released a whitepaper on marine biodiesel where its marine fuels team explain how competitive this sustainable ‘drop in’ fuel is and introduce new Argus indexes aimed at providing clarity into costs. In the whitepaper
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) A new report from Market Research Future predicts the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will be worth $60 billion by 2030. According to the report, liquid biofuels—through their energy content and lower life cycle carbon
On November 30th, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), and National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) will host the Status of Gasification Technology of Biomass and Solid Wastes (Waste Coal, Waste Plastics
by Kelly Senecal and Felix Leach (SAE International) In Racing Toward Zero, the authors explore the issues inherent in developing sustainable transportation. They review the types of propulsion systems and vehicle options, discuss low-carbon fuels and alternative energy sources, and examine
Amidst the growing shift to electrification of the transportation sector and other segments of the economy, internal combustion engines (ICE), those that run on gasoline, diesel, or natural gas, remain the mainstay of motive power today. Engines and their components
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) Industry sees a shortage of qualified people as a hurdle they must overcome -- he Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, a bioeconomy industry group, held its second annual Global Biobased Economy Conference this
(Environmental and Energy Study Initiative) Sustainable aviation fuel: The World Economic Forum’s Clean Skies for Tomorrow initiative and the Sustainable Markets Initiative published a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) pocket guide to help businesses navigate the process of purchasing SAF for corporate travel. The guide explains that
(DTE Vantage/Biomass Magazine) Methane from dairy cow manure will become sustainable renewable natural gas at a new Beresford, South Dakota facility that recently began operations. DTE Vantage announced Nov. 2 that its partnership with two local farms will make a sizable,
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is considering plans to ramp up sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production at its Montana Renewables biorefinery to as high as 230 MMgy. That facility, currently focused on renewable diesel production, began
by Matt Roberts (Terrain) Many worry that electrified vehicles, fuel economy standards, and improving battery technology will make the internal combustion engine (ICE) obsolete, illegal, or both, with wildly varying estimates of the timeline. Many of these forecasts overlook the
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Nov. 15 continued its work to develop the 2023 Farm Bill with a hearing focused on rural development and energy programs. The Higher Blends Infrastructure
(Environmental Protection Agency) Committee charged with evaluation of Agency policies and programs at the intersection of agriculture and climate change -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of 20 members, including the new Committee Chair
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) Meeting Purpose: The Department of Transportation (DOT) is preparing to execute a new grant program specified in the Inflation Reduction Act Section 40007. This Act gives the DOT $297M for new grants to advance sustainable
by Nicolle Monteiro de Castro (S&P Global) Biodiesel mandate to be at 14% starting in January; Producers and distributors still unaware of targets; Narrowed diesel and biodiesel price spread to support a higher blending -- Less than two months prior to the
(FERN's Ag Insider/Successful Farming) The EPA should increase the advanced biofuels share of the fuel market by 1 billion gallons a year to reflect the land rush into renewable diesel production, said the trade group Clean Fuels America Alliance on
(OMV Group) OMV, the international, integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, and Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering solutions in energy and materials markets, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a mutually exclusive
(Sojitz) Sojitz Group company, Phenix Jet Cayman SEZC (Head Office: Cayman Islands; Representative Director: Andrew Svoboda), has completed its first international business jet flight outbound from Japan using “SUSTEO,” a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) brand manufactured and sold in Japan by
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Spain, Telde Actualidad reports Atlantic Biofuels will open a biodiesel facility in the El Goro Business Park (Telde). The project, called Nave Biodiesel Canarias, has been in the public information phase since last week for a
Accelerating the Circular Economy -- As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 23 (June 5-7, Seattle, WA) offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries and practitioners
To build a just, resilient world that operates within planetary boundaries, we must transform our systems, structures and strategies. Tapping into new value chains and untold opportunity, today’s leaders are meeting this moment by reinventing how we make, sell and
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Takeshi Hashimoto) today announced that its group company, AQUARIUS LNG SHIPPING LIMITED (Managing Director: Yoshiyuki Kato) has conducted sea trials of its owned LNG carrier, Papua, using biofuel. Approximately 1,500
(United Airlines/PR Newswire) NEXT's flagship facility will provide a unique strategic location and assets to distribute biofuel throughout the West Coast, could increase United's sustainable aviation fuel supply; United has invested in more sustainable aviation fuel production than any other airline in
Edited ByHarry Lehmann, Christoph Hinske, Victoire de Margerie, Aneta Slaveikova Nikolova (Routledge) The fifth Factor X publication from the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt, UBA), The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy provides an overview of the limits to the circular economy, emphasising the relationship
(Biorenewable Deployment Consortium) The Biorenewable Deployment Consortium (BDC) honored Green Bay Packaging with the 2022 Outstanding Innovation Award for their culture of innovation through partnerships. “BDC is proud to honor Green Bay Packaging with its Outstanding Innovation Award,” said BDC President
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In an intentional commitment to support the global fight against climate change, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada), UNICA, UNEM (National Corn Ethanol Union) and ePURE have come together today to underscore the
Join us and help grow and strengthen the biobased economy in the U.S. and around the world! Attendees will Experience: Networking with new peers in addition to reconnecting and rekindling with existing ones Attending our must-attend industrial biotechnology sessions and events for
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The relatively new organization, Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition, held their second annual conference November 6-8 just outside of Washington, DC. One benefit of this organization and conference is that they recognize the reality
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 9 delivered its proposed rule to set Renewable Fuel Standard blending obligations for 2023 and beyond to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final
"Without biofuels, California tailpipe fossil CO2 would be 15 MMT higher in 2020." California Air Resources Board in its annual statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory READ MORE
(California Air Resources Board) The annual statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventory is one tool to track progress of California’s climate programs toward achieving the statewide GHG goals. This document summarizes the trends in emissions and indicators in the California
(Diesel Technology Forum) 15 Million Metric Tons of GHG reduction in California, Opportunities in Northeast -- Use of low-carbon renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels are delivering significant greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions reductions in California, and hold expanded opportunities for
byRobert Tuttle (Bloomberg) Refinery would supply airlines operating at Calgary airport; Siksika Nation, Reconciliation Energy seek 60% of project -- An Alberta-based indigenous group and local first nation plan to build a C$600 million ($451 million) sustainable aviation fuel refinery to
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