The BIO Impact Ag & Environment Conference is centered on overcoming today's global challenges - and set forth towards a more sustainable future - by embracing the key role biotechnology plays in protecting our planet's resources, driving a strong economy,
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) is accepting applications for funding through its new Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture (SEGA) program. Missouri entities seeking to add value to agricultural products or provide educational
(Argus Media/Biobased Diesel Daily) Global energy and commodity price-reporting agency Argus has extended its Argus Open Markets real-time electronic price-discovery platform to include used cooking oil (UCO) and used cooking oil methyl ester (UCOME) prices in Asia-Pacific. The Asia-Pacific UCO and UCOME
(Alaska Airlines) New collaboration will advance development in the sustainable aviation fuel market and long-term jet fuel supply -- Alaska Airlines announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement.
by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) Company’s first SAF facility would create more than 6,000 jobs in the Southeast Region -- DG Fuels, an emerging leader in cellulosic drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), announced it is evaluating a 3,000-acre site in St. James
(European Parliament) Big ships to gradually reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; Containerships and passenger ships at major EU ports to use on shore power supply as of 2030; Ships fuel mix to have at least 2% of specific renewable fuels
by Laura Guedes and Vinicius Damazio (Argus Media) The transformation to a greener future for cars will require time and a steadfast policy commitment, but the sustained popularity of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) has already put Brazil some way down the road
by Erin Jordan (The Gazette) Several Iowa farmers are optimistic CapCO2 could ‘solve the pipeline issue’ -- Some renewable fuels advocates say carbon dioxide pipelines are the only way to save Iowa’s ethanol industry, but Jeff Reints doesn’t buy it. Especially not
(Inside EPA) EPA is fighting a legal push by Wyoming oil refiners for a stay of the agency’s denial of Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) compliance waivers, a move the refiners say would require issuance of the waivers but which EPA
(Enviro) Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) ("Enviro", "the Company”) has been informed that the fuel company Preem has performed successful production tests of the recovered pyrolysis oil that Enviro recently supplied. In November last year, the fuel company Preem placed an order with Enviro for recovered
(São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)/EurekAlert!) Brazilian researchers identified the genes that make the industrial yeast strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae SA-1 resistant to fermentation inhibitors generated during sugarcane bagasse preprocessing. A Brazilian study paves the way to increased efficiency of second-generation (2G) ethanol production
(Bioethanol Collective (Google Translation)) As the final European negotiations begin on the rules concerning CO2 emissions from new cars until 2035, a study shows that plug-in hybrid vehicles running on Superethanol-E85 are as beneficial for the climate as 100% electric. Plug-in
(Hawaiian Airlines) Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has reached an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. to purchase 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over five years. Gevo expects to supply the SAF from a facility to be
(Neste) Neste has signed an agreement with Terntank Rederi A/S for time chartering two new lower-emission product tankers. The tankers are tailored to transport a wide variety of liquid cargoes including renewable raw materials, such as waste and residue oils and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AgGrid Energy is one of our most admired biogas project developers, and is on a rapid expansion curve as many of the best biogas companies are right now. Rashi Akki gave this overview of the
by Douglas L. Faulkner and Gerard J. Ostheimer (Biofuels Digest) With a nod to the Oscar winning movie of the same name, we want to convey a sense of where the African Bioeconomy is now, where it could be headed, and
by Eklavya Gupte (S&P Global) Details of carbon credit projects, methodologies may need to be disclosed; Greenwashing claims already very widespread in region, studies show; Voluntary carbon markets under intense scrutiny due to low integrity credits The EC said March 22 it is looking
by Robert M. Baldwin, Mark R. Nimlos, and Yimin Zhang (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has engaged with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop information that is critical to understanding the current
(South Dakota Farmers Union) During the National Farmers Union Convention attendees learned about a new technology which would allow diesel engines to run on ethanol. The engineer who co-developed the technology said he wasn’t out to sell more ethanol – he wanted
by Julie Harris (Bangor Daily News) Lincoln has agreed to a 20-plus-year lease with a biofuels refinery that wants to produce wood-based heating fuel at the former Lincoln Pulp and Tissue mill site. Biofine Developments Northeast plans to invest more than $100
(Redazione ANSA) Energy Minister says Italy committed to meeting energy neutrality goals -- It is "unreasonable" for Europe not to include biofuels in a deal to allow the sale of vehicles that burn fuels made from renewable energy past 2035, Environment
by John Houghton-Brown (Argus Media) European producers and traders of biodiesel say Chinese product entering the EU is being wrongly labelled as an 'advanced' biofuel, and sold into Germany where it is counted twice towards emissions savings targets in transport. This,
by Amanda Stephenson (The Canadian Press/Brandon Sun) The Canada Infrastructure Bank is making its first investment in low-carbon fuels, committing $277 million to a biofuels facility under construction in Varennes, Que. The facility — known as Varennes Carbon Recycling — has
On March 21, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions. The funding opportunity announcement (FOA) addresses specific
Experience the Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Event -- For over 50 years, the Farm Progress Show has connected farmers from across the globe with agriculture’s leading companies. With hundreds of exhibitors, there’s no better place to engage with the latest
Public fleets trust #GovFleetExpo - with good reason -- Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), is the largest annual conference for public fleets in the nation. Built from the ground up by the team behind Government Fleet magazine, the most
This four day program is designed as The Practical Workshop for Ethanol Plant Operators and is organized around lectures and troubleshooting exercises, where classroom theory is put into context. The lectures are designed to cover the complete processing areas, consisting of
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced two virtual events that will provide updates on funding available under the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The webinars
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The centerpiece of the 2023 National Ethanol Conference was a new concept vehicle that runs on both electricity and up to 85 percent ethanol. In this edition of The Ethanol Report, Renewable Fuels Association VP of Industry Relations Robert White talks about
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council recently partnered with Turner, Mason & Company (TM&C), a leading energy research and consulting firm, to conduct the Fuel Ethanol Cost-Benefit Analysis Study, quantifying the economic and strategic benefits of blending ethanol in
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The environmental disaster at a former ethanol plant in Mead, Nebraska, has sparked concern in other states -- most recently in Minnesota. A Minnesota legislative committee held a hearing Wednesday on a bill that would ban
by Li Yuan (Chinese Academy of Sciences/Phys.Org) Artificial photosynthesis (AP), using sunlight to produce valuable chemicals and fuels from carbon dioxide (CO2), is a promising strategy to achieve solar energy storage as well as negative carbon cycle. However, artificial photosynthesis is quite complex and
(Ampol and ENEOS) Ampol Limited (Ampol) and ENEOS have today (March 23, 2023) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the production of advanced biofuels at the Lytton refinery in Brisbane, Australia. The parties have also executed a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With the acquisition of REG and investments in companies such as Raven SR, Chevron has signaled that, as CEO Mike Wirth put it, “we believe the future of energy to be lower carbon. We intend
by Riley Smith (Iowa AgriBusiness Radio Network) Alexis Taylor, USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, took her first trade mission trip to Panama. She led a group of almost 30 U.S. agribusinesses, farm groups, state and regional groups, and
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) In one of the most heated political battles in the state, the Iowa House of Representatives on March 22 voted against the interests of the state's biofuels industry in a 71-20 vote to tighten rules
(The Economic Times) The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has amended that notification of 2018 "to the extent that export of biofuel from special economic zones/export oriented units, are allowed for fuel as well as non-fuel purpose without any restriction
(Cabot Corporation/Business Wire) Company to introduce its first-ever ISCC PLUS certified products powered by EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions -- -Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) today (Mrch 21, 2023) announced the launch of EVOLVE™ Sustainable Solutions, a new technology platform for advancing sustainable reinforcing
(NABU (Google Translation)) NABU study shows potential for climate-friendly drive turnaround at sea -- E-methanol can make ocean shipping more climate-friendly. The fuel is less harmful to the environment than ammonia or heavy oil and easier to use - this
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week on the REenergize online series, we looked at the question of when to go greenfield, when to look for a retrofit or a co-location. We identified 18 key decision points, and in this
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “We’re out of time”. ... The subject was deployment vs development, whether we should go with what we have as opposed to waiting for better technology to come along. The context was the new report out from IPCC,
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) Every ABLC, held each Spring in Washington, DC, reveals the zeitgeist of the renewable sustainable fuels world and bits of the bioeconomy it intesects. This year was no exception with the following Key Words
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The opening session of ABLC features the State of the Bioeconomy presentation. Here are the slides from the presentation by Digest editor & publisher Jim Lane on the evening of March 22nd covering advanced ethanol.
(Advanced Biofuels USA) EVERY day throughout EARTH MONTH (April) in 2023, Advanced Biofuels USA will highlight one or more 5-letter words that you MIGHT some day see as a Wordle answer, continuing the popular format we used to celebrate EARTH
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Digest released the rankings for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy. Out of more than 2,000 sector companies, the winners are: READ MORE
by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) “You can do good and do well,” concluded Jim Lane, editor and publisher of the Daily Digest at the Presidential Forum on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Innovation which opened the Advanced Bioeconomy Leadership Conference in Washington,
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Environmental Protection Agency held a virtual hearing Tuesday on the recently proposed rule for a permanent waiver to allow eight states to sell E15 year round. For ethanol stakeholders, comments boiled down to one message: EPA took too
(Office of Maria Cantwell (D-WA)) Tidewater Terminal Company’s Snake River Terminal will supply cleaner fuel to Eastern WA farmers, help meet new state fuel standards, and reduce carbon footprint of wheat, barley, potato harvests U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Patty
by Jasmina Ovcina Mandra (Offshore Energy) Maersk, the Danish container shipping major, has announced the design details of its first methanol-powered vessel. ... This is a significant milestone for the company and the industry at large as the vessel is expected to
(South Dakota Government) Today (March 21, 2023), Governor Kristi Noem and three of her fellow governors sent a letter to EPA Administrator Regan requesting an emergency waiver to allow for E15 this summer during driving season. Governor Kristi Noem and three of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) One of the bioeconomy’s largest public companies has an updated presentation out — all the markets, technologies, sources of revenues, trends, lines of business — launch-stage, growth-stage, maturity and end of life. The BASF team
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Biden Administration unveiled bold new goals for biotechnology and biomanufacturing, plus a new report — a delegation of 14 high-ranking officials are headed to ABLC 2023 this week in the capital to provide
(Indian Oil/Biobased Diesel Daily) During the first Indian Oil Green Energy Summit held March 15, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., the country’s top refiner and fuel retailer, shared a wide array of sustainability endeavors poised to catalyze India’s green-energy transition. The company
(Trane Technologies) Trane Technologies has approved the use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, a sustainable fossil-free alternative to diesel fuel in Thermo King® global cold-chain solutions, including refrigerated truck and trailer product lines. The use of HVO
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pacific Biodiesel founders Bob and Kelly King announced March 15 they will partner for a second consecutive year with Mana‘o Radio KMNO 91.7 FM to present a benefit farm tour and festival event, this time supporting the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)Savosolar announced March 14 that the company’s subsidiary Meriaura reduced its ships’ emissions by 11.2 percent during 2022 compared to the previous year. The Finland-based shipping company has been working in the development of low-carbon sea
It’s all about coming together for a common cause, getting the most out of the multi-decade knowledge that is present during these 8 days… And return back home with the specific action steps you need to take to advance with your
(Bioenergy International) The discussion about banning internal combustion engines (ICEs) is in full swing at national- and European levels. Critics of the use of sustainable biofuels from cultivated biomass for transportation often use the term "land consumption" as an argument against
by Brendan Bane (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Phys.org) Diversification reduces risk. That's the spirit of one key takeaway from a new study led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The effective path to limiting global warming
by Marianna Netherlands (Acessa.com) The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) increased, this Friday (March 17th), the mandatory percentage of the mixture of biodiesel with diesel to 12% as of April. Today this level is at 10%. The decision
(Langh Ship) Earlier this year, the Finnish Shipping company Langh Ship and long-term charterer Samskip began operating their container vessel Edith with biofuel yielding positive results. After discussions between Langh Ship and the Dutch chartering Samskip on how to further reduce the
(Amazon) Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) can result in as much as 90% less greenhouse gas emissions over the fuel’s life cycle when compared with diesel. In January 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) started transitioning to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Novozymes – from the last syllable you can guess at their dominance in the world of creating disruptive yields through enzyme innovation — but did you know of their increasingly strong technology in yeast? What
by Derek Vardon & Bruno Miller (Alder Fuels/Biofuels Digest) Today, we are providing a high-level technical analysis of what we are calling Alder SAF100, a new and 100% sustainable replacement for petroleum-based jet fuel. To demonstrate the viability of reaching that crucial
(Biofuels Digest) Deadlines are approaching for public input to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on this year's Farm Bill: must-pass legislation that comes around every five years. Of particular interest for industry is why money is left on the table
by Laila Kearney (Reuters) In the oldest refining town in the American West, Phillips 66 (PSX.N) is promising a greener future as it moves to halt crude-oil processing and build a massive renewable diesel plant, leading a global trend. That plan, announced in 2020,
by Wesley Wren (Autoweek) ... The Dodge Challenger is still dead. The folks at Dodge know that when the clock strikes midnight on December 31, 2023, its LX-platform Challenger will shuffle out of its Brampton, Ontario, factory for good. Celebrating the Challenger’s 15-year production
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation recently introduced in the Nebraska Legislature aims to boost the availability of E15 fuel by introducing new requirements for fuel retailers and creating a grant program to support necessary upgrades at fuel retail locations. The
(Renewable Fuels Association) Months of regulatory delays by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have put Midwest drivers at risk of losing access to lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 this summer, the Renewable Fuels Association said at an EPA hearing today. RFA urged the agency to
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated in communities and classrooms across the country. One day is not enough to recognize the importance of America’s Farmers to our
(Science Magazine) Recent Ph.D.? Boost your career by applying for the Science and SciLifeLab’s Prize for Young Scientists, an annual prize awarded to early-career scientists, this year celebrating its 10th anniversary. The prize is presented in four categories: Cell and Molecular Biology Ecology and
by Mark Pilling (Flight Global) Over the past six months, an Airbus Defence & Space A400M tactical transport, NH Industries NH90 multirole helicopter and a Eurofighter Typhoon have become the latest military aircraft to undertake test flights with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). They
(Bioenergy Insight) Bioenergy Europe has released a statement affirming that, although it welcomes the EU's publication of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), it regrets "a lack of strategic vision for the bioenergy industry and net-negative technologies like bioenergy with carbon
(Open Access Government) ..... Bacteria-generated bioplastics and biofuels are interesting potential alternatives while offering an additional benefit: a closed carbon loop. Compared to traditional petroleum processes that result in large quantities of greenhouse gas production without subsequent carbon capture, some
by Daniela Castim (World Bio Market Insights) The world’s largest mass microalgae biomass production facility, Chitose Carbon Capture Central (C4), which utilizes flat-panel photo-bioreactor technology, will open in April this year. According to Chitose Laboratory Corp executive officer and chief bioengineer Takanori
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With carbon capture and sequestration taking ethanol towards net-zero, a rising CCS developer is focused on working with producers that are uniquely positioned to sequester near their plant. Vault 44.01 is a company named for
by Vera Eckert (Reuters) Costs for tapping offshore wind for hydrogen seen viable; North Sea-bordering countries would gain from joint plan; Local ventures would cut costs, avoid import dependency Investments of between 15 and 22 billion euros ($15.92-$23.36 billion) could buy
Farm electrification can allow farmers to rely less on other energy sources, which may benefit their bottom line and also reduce carbon emissions. During On-Farm Biogas System Opportunities: Electrifying your Farm with Biogas Production, learn how a biogas production is
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota’s ethanol industry contributed $2.7 billion to the state’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, according to a new study by the University of Minnesota Extension. In 2022, the industry produced 1.34 billion gallons of ethanol, up from 1.27
by Amelia Pollard (Bloomberg Law) Ryze Renewables, a company focused on converting agricultural oils and animal fats into low-carbon fuel, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday. The firm listed as much as $500 million in both assets and liabilities in its Chapter 11
Roundtable discussion with the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE). On March 21 and 22, 2023 GCSE is hosting a second virtual roundtable to facilitate discussion between participants and representatives of different sectors, including private industry, corporations, city
(Neste) Neste is partnering with Catom in the Netherlands to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Catom is a Dutch company active in the trade, distribution
(Neste) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport in Finland. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is one of the most important tools for reducing the emissions of
BIO360 EXPO IN A NUTSHELL: Bio360 Expo’s mission is to accelerate the biotransition so that we achieve the circular and renewable bioeconomy, whereby remaining fossil reserves and resources remain in the geosphere where they can do no harm. In this
(SSE Thermal) SSE Thermal is exploring options to develop two new low-carbon power stations in Ireland which would help to protect security of supply and provide flexible backup to renewable generation. Sites in Tarbert in County Kerry and at Platin in County
(Bernstein Liebhard/PR Newswire) Bernstein Liebhard LLP announces that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of Vertex Energy, Inc. ("Vertex" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VTNR) between April 1, 2022 and August 8, 2022, inclusive
(Gas Liquids Engineering/PR Newswire) Gas Liquids Engineering Ltd. (GLE) is pleased to announce the commencement of detailed engineering on a major carbon capture and sequestration project for Marquis Carbon Capture LLC at the Marquis Industrial Complex that houses the Marquis Energy-Illinois,
by Subhayan Chakraborty (Business Standard) Move will see China, Russia, others collaborate with India on emerging fuel tech, energy modelling, and transition goals -- In India, while the list of alternative fuel resources includes agriculture and forest residue, municipal solid waste,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Powered by Amyris. Powerful words — the company ingredients and products are used all over the world. But how exactly does the company make “people and our planet healthier as the leading provider of clean,
(Transport Up) ZeroAvia has announced that it achieved record-breaking performance in testing of its High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HTPEM) systems. Early testing of the pressurized 20kW HTPEM stack power module in ZeroAvia’s UK R&D location has demonstrated a record 2.5
In cooperation with the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, are very pleased to be hosting a Presidential Forum on Advancing Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing innovation, Wednesday March 22nd starting at 140pm ET. We'll commence with remarks and discussion with
(The Topsoe Team/Biofuels Digest) Some would say the goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 is a mega-scale challenge requiring mega-scale solutions. Not to mention a healthy dose of optimism. But this is where ultra-low carbon intensity blue hydrogen comes
(Transport Energy Strategies) UPM has been at the forefront of innovating in the advanced biofuels space. Hear from Marko Janhunen, Chair of the EU’s Advanced Biofuels Coalition on policy advancements, challenges and where this evolving industry may be heading. Marko Janhunen,
by Amy Westervelt (The Guardian) Insiders aren’t surprised as ExxonMobil, the last remaining proponent of green algae biofuel, ends research -- Algae research was central to Exxon’s green marketing campaigns for years, and frequently criticized as greenwashing rather than a genuine research effort. But
(National Renewable Energy Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Made from nonpetroleum sources like waste and biomass, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential to reduce aviation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent or more compared to fossil-derived jet fuel. The aviation industry
by Anna Phillips (Washington Post) The EPA plans to grant California a waiver that will allow the state to phase out diesel-powered trucks, helping communities burdened by truck pollution -- The Biden administration will approve new California rules to cut
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding to Four Bioenergy Research Centers Will Help Strengthen Diversity of Domestic Clean Energy Sources, Enhance Our Energy Security, and Revitalize Rural Economies -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $590 million to renew its
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced a $156 million funding opportunity that will advance high impact applied research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
(Institute for Transportation Decarbonization) The Institute for Transportation Decarbonization (ITD) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for research to support and inform decision-makers in the federal government on policy development to accelerate the production and adoption of sustainable aviation
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Advance Electrolysis Technology, Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and Provide Long-term Support for Hydrogen Hubs The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE),
by Sonia Fernandez (University of California - Santa Barbara/Phys.Org) It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. In this case, the "job" is the breakdown of lignin, the structural biopolymer that gives stems, bark and branches their signature
(Zuari Industries/Business Wire) Zuari Industries Limited (ZIL) has entered into definitive agreements with Envien International Limited of Envien Group, headquartered in Slovakia on 15 March 23 to jointly develop, construct own and operate a 150 KLPD grain-based distillery in Uttar
(Alléo Energy/Business Wire) Alléo Energy today announced a significant milestone in the production of renewable fuels. Alléo’s first commercial facility has produced renewable diesel made entirely from wood waste. This fuel has been independently tested by Intertek Testing Laboratories and is
(Air Greenland) With a historic agreement on aviation fuel made from bio-waste, Air Greenland is taking a major step in the company's ambition to fly more sustainably and at the same time become an international leader. -- In future, as
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) --Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels plants, announced today that it has completed the filing of its Class VI Carbon Sequestration Well Permit Application with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) READ MORE Related articles The Andersons, Inc. Announces Growth Target for 2028 (The Andersons)
(European Investment Bank) EIB Vice President confirms EIB support for green hydrogen engagement with President Ruto; New agreement to develop and unlock investment to produce green hydrogen using renewable energy; EIB and Kenya to identify potential green hydrogen investment projects;
(Universal Hydrogen/Business Wire) Universal Hydrogen Announces Collaboration in Japan to Study Green Hydrogen Supply and Logistics Solutions for Japanese Airlines; Collaboration between Universal Hydrogen, Sojitz Corporation, and Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. to enable the use of hydrogen-powered aircraft by Japanese
(Missouri Soybean Association) BCM is providing a sustainable, cost savings opportunity to local fleets to fuel up with biodiesel -- To recognize and celebrate National Biodiesel Day, the Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is announcing a new County and Municipal Fleet
With numerous avenues available for fleets to reduce emissions, it can be difficult to make the right decision at the right time. Fleets are educating themselves on all the available options to reach current and impending sustainability goals with total
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today that it has entered into a joint development agreement with Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE) to measure, report and verify carbon intensity (CI) through the entire value chain, inclusive of climate-smart agriculture practices to
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E85 flex fuel in California in 2022 surged 66 percent over 2021 and more than doubled the pre-pandemic record set in 2019, new data released by the California Air Resources Board indicate. Last year, California drivers purchased
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted to the California Air Resources Board on potential changes to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the Renewable Fuels Association identified several areas in CARB’s proposal and underlying analysis that need improvement. RFA also stressed its support
by Sean Pratt (The Western Producer/Richmond News) Canada’s biodiesel and renewable diesel sectors will be obliterated by a new subsidy program in the United States unless the Canadian government responds in kind, say two lobby groups. ... The industry suffered a huge
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently concluded the latest round of its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP), and once again the Renewable Fuels Association helped dozens of retailers apply for, and win, grant awards that will expand
by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) The 17 Republican-led states challenging California's ability to set strict tailpipe emissions rules teed up their claims ahead of D.C. Circuit oral arguments in May. Republican states challenging California’s decades-old right to set its own
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) EPA Administrator Michael Regan wrote to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) about the state’s application to secure primary enforcement authority. -- EPA expects to finish its review in May of Louisiana’s application to gain
byTodd Gillespie (Bloomberg) Chancellor commits funds to limit carbon-dioxide emissions; Investment competition builds as Biden draws startups to US -- Britain’s pledge to pump money into carbon capture is ramping up a bet on the fledgling technology that’s fast becoming
by Timothy P. Carney (Washington Examiner) Iowa’s ethanol industry, which exists only because of federal and state subsidies and mandates, reportedly may collapse if it cannot build massive statewide networks of pipelines for distributing and burying the carbon dioxide emitted by its ethanol
(nova-Institute) From Emission-made Shoes to Jet Fuels – Smart Innovations Make CO2 the Feedstock of the Future -- Smart innovations are helping to rewrite the story of CO2 by providing sustainable carbon sources that can successfully replace fossil carbon. Last year, the United
(Utah Clean Cities) ... The Biden-Harris administration opened applications for the first round of funding for the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. The multi-billion-dollar program will fund electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure in communities
Help GWRCCC celebrate Women’s History Month at the Women in Alternative Fuels Webinar! READ MORE [caption id="attachment_175116" align="alignleft" width="680"] 2023 Women in Alternative Fuels Virtual Workshop[/caption]
(Federal University of Goiás (UFG)/Microsoft Translation) On International Women's Day, the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) received good news to mark the date: the Minister of Mines and Energy and president of the National Council for Energy Policy (CNPE), Alexandre Silveira, announced
Of the many fantastic aspects of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) efforts, its impact on Environmental Justice can have profound consequences for our industry. To that end, our next event dives into how MRV as a tool for achieving more just
The Teach Climate Network's three-day climate change education conference is built by educators and climate change professionals from across the US, Canada, and the Pacific Islands! Resources Explore curricula and tools to teach climate change concepts in all subject areas and settings Community Connect
(India Ministry of Road Transport and Highways) To promote eco-friendly means of transportation and decarbonize the transport sector, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified mass emission standards to introduce alternate fuels viz. blends of ethanol with gasoline ( E-10,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bunge is in the business of trading raw agricultural commodities for domestic use, for export to world markets, a grain processor and developer of consumer products, headquartered in St. Louis. They are known for oilseed
(Airbus) This A321neo is the first Airbus single-aisle aircraft to test 100% SAF on both engines -- Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing
(Delta Airlines) Delta’s Chief Sustainability Officer Pam Fletcher outlines the company’s bold strategy for achieving net zero-emissions and more sustainable travel by 2050, including scaling the sustainable fuel market, innovating for the fleet of the future, addressing single-use plastics and
(Periodico Energia (Google Translation)) The CEO of the energy company has stated that now "we are investing in a business with almost no framework", and "we need a competitive framework with the US -- The CEO of Cepsa , Maarten Wetselaar , has advanced this
(United Airlines) Viridos' technology extracts algae oil from algae for potential future production of sustainable aviation fuel; United has invested in more future SAF production than any other airline1; Viridos investment is first by airline's new UAV Sustainable Flight Fund since its launch United
(JetBlue) New Purchase Agreement Demonstrates Supply Chain Investment in SAF by Shell Aviation, and Growing Demand for SAF -- JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Shell Aviation today announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles
(Biofuels International) There are opportunities for Ireland in the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), according to a report by Aircraft Leasing Ireland (ALI) and KPMG. Experts estimate that they can reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared
by Jean Chemnick (Politico Pro Climate Wire) The EPA administrator hinted at how draft climate rules could promote the use of hydrogen at power plants. But environmentalists contend that carbon capture is the better technology. When EPA issues draft carbon rules
(Scoular) armers in Kansas and Oklahoma will have access to the rapidly growing renewable fuels market after Scoular converts a facility in Goodland, Kansas, into a dual oilseed crush plant. Scoular announced today that it will recommission the former sunflower crush plant outside
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Turns out, it appears, we go through the 5 Stages of Transition, fossil economy to the new economy. But here I am not referring to technology, or development, or deployment. I am referring to people. People
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Legislation currently pending in Minnesota aims to establish a clean transportation standard that would require the state’s transportation fuels to achieve 100 percent reduction in carbon intensity (CI) by 2050. The standard would phase in with a
The increased adoption of clean fleet technologies and alternative fuels is driven by accelerated vehicle availability, proven performance, regulations, customer demand, and funding opportunities. The transportation industry sees these changes daily, but what may surprise many is the growing number
by Elizabeth Baker (Passenger Terminal Today) Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport in Maryland is to collect used cooking oil generated by its 50 hospitality partners, which will then be used as raw material to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or other renewable
by Margy Eckelkamp (AgWeb) To date, most carbon programs available to farmers have required a change in practice, which left many long-term users of no-till practices and cover crops on the sidelines. However, 2023 is shaping up as a turning point.
by Serafina Silaitoga (Fiji Times) Government will build an ethanol plant at Rakiraki instead of another sugar mill. The ethanol plant, Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh said would generate income for Fiji Sugar Corporation. This income, he said would become a company profit,
by Jason Jenkins (DTN Progressive Farmer) Golden fields of winter canola may become a more familiar sight across the southern United States in the future thanks to a commercial collaboration announced March 14. Corteva Agriscience, Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. intend to work
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Maryland will become the latest state to adopt the clean-car rules that originated in California, phasing out new gas-powered car sales by 2035, Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced Monday. The Advanced Clean Cars II rule, first implemented
by Thomas Catenacci , Houston Keene (Fox News) A group of House Republicans introduced legislation Wednesday that would restrict California's ability to ban traditional gas-powered cars as part of the state's electric vehicle push. The four Republicans, led by Rep. John Joyce of Pennsylvania,
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Minnesota Ag Interests Sue State on Adoption of California Zero-Emission Mandate -- Agriculture, biofuels and convenience store groups allege the state of Minnesota violated the Constitution and federal law in adopting California's zero-emissions vehicles mandate,
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. senators reintroduced a bipartisan bill on Tuesday that would allow nationwide sales of gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol year-round, as a second heavy-weight oil trade group appeared ready to back the idea. Republican Senator Deb
by Terry L. Jones (Louisiana Illuminator/Floodlight) A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the dozens of carbon capture projects proposed around the state. Rep. Robby Carter, D-Amite, has prefiled a bill for
(Biofuels Central) Travel company Corendon partners up with SkyNRG and climate-tech company CHOOOSE, enabling Corendon’s holiday travelers to reduce their carbon emissions from flying. By adding Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to their booking, travelers can enjoy their holidays more sustainably. Making
(Bioenergy International) Finland-headed marine- and energy engineering and technology major Wärtsilä Oyj has announced that it has received its first order for carbon capture and storage-ready scrubber systems - CCS-Ready scrubbers - that will be fitted to container vessels in Asia. According
(Bioenergy International) In an open letter, associations representing the EU renewable energy and agriculture industries ask the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) to reconsider its support to the non-governmental organization Transport & Environment (T&E), which, the signatories say, has led
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