(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 --- March 8-9, 2023 --- Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil and ONLINE
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
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Experts Call for Greenhouse Gas-based Fuel Duty to Deliver Emissions Gains in ‘Hard-to-Electrify’ Heavy Vehicles
(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
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Chemists Create an 'Artificial Photosynthesis' System that Is 10 Times More Efficient than Existing Systems
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
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FS Invests in Rumo Wagons and Increases Its Volume Transported by Rail
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
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Neste to Acquire Used Cooking Oil Collection and Aggregation Business from Crimson Renewable Energy in the United States to strengthen Neste’s Renewable Raw Materials Sourcing Platform
(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
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Leading US Oil Company Has Made Successful Production Tests with Enviro’s Oil
(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
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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to BioVeritas
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
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Global Bioenergies Delivers a Batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Tests Commissioned by French Ministry of the Armed Forces
(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
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Consortium Formed for Developing New Process Technology to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(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
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India Has Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Says IATA Executive
(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
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Boeing Executive Sees Sustainable Aviation Fuel as ‘Key to Airline Industry’s Decarbonization’
(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
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WIZZ Air and OMV Sign an Agreement to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(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
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Apac Sees Rising Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel but Lack of Refuelling Points for Airlines a Pain Point
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
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Global Demand for Biofuel Offers Opportunity for Australia
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
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EPA: 4 New SRE Petitions Filed, 9 SRE Petitions Currently Pending
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
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White House Completes Review of Canola Oil RFS Approval
(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
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More Stringent Rules for Carbon Capture Pipelines Draw Lawsuit from Ames Company
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
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Global Alternative Fuels Conference --- March 1-2, 2023 --- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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
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2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality
(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
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Congress Is Divided. Here’s Where It May Not Be.
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
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Wisconsin Clean Cities Transportation Conference & Annual Meeting --- December 8, 2022 --- Green Bay, WI
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
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Shedding Light on Biointermediates
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
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Some Economics of Algae and Duckweed
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
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20th International Conference on Renewable Mobility "Fuels of the Future" --- January 23-24, 2023 --- Berlin, Germany
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
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Algae Biomass Organization Announces 2022 Algae Industry Awards
(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
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Calling all Clean Technology Start-Ups! Applications Open for Entrepreneurship Program at Argonne National Laboratory DEADLINE November 30, 2022
(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
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Ethanol Plants to Be Set up in All Cooperative Sugarmills in Haryana: Minister
(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
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K-State Scientists Receive Collaborative Grant to Advance Biofuel Production and gricultural Economy
(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
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Ara Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Lincoln Terminals
(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
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Penske Truck Leasing Expands Use of Renewable Diesel with Shell
(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
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A.P. Moller - Maersk and Carbon Sink Sign Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Green Marine Fuels Production
(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
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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to the BioMade Consortium
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
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Malaysia Advances in the Race for SAF: Vandelay Ventures Readies 75 Million Gallon Project Using Sulzer Tech
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
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StocExpo --- March 14-16, 2022 --- Rotterdam, Netherlands
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
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US Backs Tough Fossil Fuel Phase Down Pledge at Climate Summit
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
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EIA Report Spotlights Increased Ethanol Blend Rate, Lower Cost to Drivers
(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
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Argus Media Whitepaper: Marine Biodiesel Demand Set to Grow Next Year
(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
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market To Hit $60B by 2030
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
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Gasification Technology Status and Pathways for Net-Zero Carbon Economy Workshop --- November 30, 2022 --- ONLINE Presentations Available
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
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Racing Toward Zero: The Untold Story of Driving Green
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
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What Is the Future for Internal Combustion Engines & Fuels in a Reduced Carbon World? --- December 14, 2022 --- ONLINE
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
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The Bioeconomy Is Hiring
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
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SAF Pocket Guide for Corporate Customers
(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
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DTE Vantage Turns Farm Waste into RNG in South Dakota
(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,
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Calumet Considers Pivot to SAF Production at Montana Facility
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
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Ethanol vs. Electrons: The Future of Fuel
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
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Senate Ag Committee Holds Hearing on Farm Bill Energy Programs
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
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EPA Announces Selection of Members to Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
(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
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Public Meeting for the Fueling Aviation’s Sustainable Transition through Sustainable Aviation Fuels (FAST-SAF) and Low-Emissions Aviation Technology (FAST-Tech) Grant Programs --- December 14, 2022 --- Washington, DC and ONLINE
(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
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Scenario for 2023 Brazilian Biodiesel Mandate Remains Unclear
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
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Trade Group Seeks 7-Billion Gallon Advanced Biofuel Mandate
(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
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OMV and Wood Sign MoU for Commercial Licensing of ReOil® Technology
(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
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Sojitz Completes First International Business Jet Flight Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel Produced in Japan
(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
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Atlantic Biofuels Moves forward with Proposed Biodiesel Facility in the Canary Islands
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
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Circularity 23 --- June 5-7, 2023 --- Seattle, WA Link to presentation recordings
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
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS Circularity 23 --- June 5-7, 2023 --- Seattle, WA DEADLINE January 9, 2023
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
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MOL to Make Sea Trials of LNG Carrier Powered by Biofuel
(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
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United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
(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
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The Impossibilities of the Circular Economy: Separating Aspirations from Reality
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
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Green Bay Packaging Honored with Biorenewable Deployment Consortium’s Outstanding Innovation Award
(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
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Ethanol Associations Issue Unified Message ahead of COP 27
(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
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Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Global Biobased Economy Conference & Exhibit --- November 12-14, 2023 --- Washington, DC/National Harbor, MD Presentations Available
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
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Impressions of the Recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference and Expo
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
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EPA Delivers Proposed Rule to Set 2023 RFS RVOs to the OMB
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
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- California Air Resources Board
"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
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California Greenhouse Gas Emissions for 2000 to 2020 Trends of Emissions and Other Indicators
(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
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Renewable Diesel Fuels in Internal Combustion Engines Deliver Major Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(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
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Indigenous Group Plans $451 Million Biofuel Refinery in Canada
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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The World’s First CO2 Battery for Long-Duration Energy Storage Is Headed to the US
by Michelle Lewis (ElecTrek) Italian startup Energy Dome, maker of the world’s first CO2 battery, is officially entering the US market. Energy Dome’s battery uses carbon dioxide to store energy from wind and solar on the grid. ... Our process is based on
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Increasing Electrification Will Not Threaten Biofuel Transport Sector, Majority of Poll Participants Believe
(Biofuels International) ... With more countries increasing their biofuel blends in their petrol – like the UK that upped it from E5 to E10 a year ago – this has helped producers increase their production capacity while assisting the transport
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Biofuel Research: Full Decarbonization of U.S. Aviation Sector Is within Grasp
(SciTechDaily/Arizona State University) The study found that planting the grass miscanthus on 23.2 million hectares of existing marginal agricultural lands – land that often lays fallow or is poor in soil quality – across the United States would provide enough
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Minister Wilkinson Announces up to $800 Million in Project Funding to Advance Canada's Clean Fuels Sector
(Natural Resources Canada/CISION) With one of the world's most comprehensive and detailed climate plans, a wealth of natural resources and a skilled workforce, Canada is establishing itself as a global supplier of choice for clean energy in a net-zero world. Governments worldwide are
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New Research Project Aims to Bring Residual Materials from Hemp Processing into the Cycle
(DBFZ) The hemp industry has developed into a strongly growing economic sector due to new political framework conditions and innovative product fields. Against the backdrop of dwindling resources, the processing of hemp as a raw material is also focusing on the
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Circle K Ireland’s Delivery Fleet to Be Fuelled by HVO Renewable Diesel
(The Irish Times) Company says move is the equivalent of more than 2,000 cars being removed from the road -- Forecourt and convenience retailer Circle K has announced that its fleet of delivery vehicles will be fuelled exclusively by milesBIO HVO100
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Global: VPS Launches New Biofuels Service
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) VPS has announced the launch of a new service, APS-BIO, to ensure the safe and effective use of biofuels. The fuel testing company says the new service has been developed to meet the ‘very different fuel management challenges’
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ADM, Plaintiffs Agree on Expert Analyst
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ADM, Plaintiffs Want Economist Appointed to Judge Accuracy of Ethanol Markets Model -- Both sides in an ethanol markets lawsuit have agreed to hire an expert to judge the credibility of an expert witness who
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ANA to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel on the ANA Green Jet Aircraft for Japan
(All Nippon Airways) ・The second ANA Green Jet dedicated to domestic routes began service from the NH253 Tokyo Haneda-Fukuoka flight on Nov. 14, 2022. ・This marks the first time ANA will use mass-produced SAF on domestic flights. ・Special features of the aircraft
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Qantas Fuels Decarbonisation Plans with New Corporate Program
(Qantas) National Carrier’s new program allows corporate customers to reduce emissions through sustainable aviation fuel; Demand from businesses a key step towards development of local SAF industry -- Qantas has joined forces with five large companies in Australia to show the
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U.S. Laboratories Research Biofuel Solutions for Different Engine Types
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and trucks, according to two new studies. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has collaborated with the DOE’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),
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Ethanol: A Pathway to Reward Climate Smart Agriculture
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices by selling their corn to ethanol plants that have pathways into clean fuel markets at the state or federal level,
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IRFA Announces 2022 Compensation Report
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has completed a 2022 Compensation and Benefits Survey. This survey includes data on salaries, insurance, other benefits, from biofuel plants across the country. Companies are able to use this report when
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VW Involved in New Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Development
by Greg Kable (Wards Auto) The automaker’s joint venture with Germany’s Kraftwerk Group is revealed in a patent application. -- Volkswagen Group is codeveloping a new hydrogen fuel cell that could be used for a future production model, a German patent
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What a Democratic Senate Means for Energy
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) ... A GOP-led House probably spells doom for any ambitious new climate bills, such as this year’s Inflation Reduction Act. But the Senate offers Democrats a guardrail against GOP attacks and could even yield some
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ACT Expo Fleet Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE December 16, 2022
The ACT Expo Fleet Awards are the ultimate recognition of fleet operators who exemplify leadership in sustainable transportation practices and have gone above and beyond to drive innovation and adoption of clean vehicle technologies. Winners will be honored on the ACT
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CALL FOR SPEAKERS International Biogas Congress and Expo --- May 16-17, 2023 --- Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE unclear
Decarbonisation, net zero and energy security are set to be crucial topics in 2023 with renewable gas taking centre stage in helping companies and governments meet their goals. Following on from the European Parliament’s recent target of 45% renewable energy consumption
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Now Open: Applications for NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize DEADLINE January 24, 2023
The NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize is an international award that recognizes innovative research by investigators who received their M.D., Ph.D, or M.D/Ph.D. in the last ten years, and are working on the functional attributes of the microbiota. The research
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Carbon Credits and Climate Action: Introducing Net Zero Marketplace --- November 17, 2022 --- ONLINE
Net Zero Marketplace, powered by Salesforce Commerce Cloud, is a climate action hub for everyone and a site for organizations* to purchase carbon credits from ecopreneurs. Carbon credits are critical tools that can play an important role in our collective
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After Palm Oil, Activists Aim at Banning Soy Oil for Use in Biofuels
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The European biofuels industry has hit back at NGO allegations that the use of soy oil is driving deforestation in the Amazon, emphasising that soy imported into the bloc can legally not come from deforested land. A new
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ABLC 2023 --- March 22-24, 2023 --- Washington, DC
ABLC is a connected series of 7 conferences and events in total on the most important issues in the Circular Bioeconomy right now. These conferences-within-a-conference are: The Advanced Biofuels Summit, The Renewable Chemicals & Biomaterials Summit, The Green Hydrogen Summit,
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FPT Industrial Is Moving towards the Sustainble Transport Solutions of the Future: The Brand Presented Its Full Range of Innovations at Fentran 2022
(FPT Industrial) From 7th to 11th November 2022, FPT Industrial exhibited at Fenatran 2022, one of the most important transport trade shows in the world in Brazil. On its stand at the São Paulo Expo, the brand showcased a complete range
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CALL FOR PAPERS Symposium on Biomaterials, Fuels and Chemicals — April 30-May 3, 2023 — Portland, OR DEADLINE: February 27, 2023
Focused on the latest in biotechnology for fuels, chemicals and biomaterials -- Abstracts for invited talks, posters, contributed oral presentations and student oral session presentations are now being accepted. Abstracts are appreciated at this time to adequately publicize the meeting. Your
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Gangs Target Chip Shops for Used Oil in Lucrative New Trade
by Marc Horne (The Times) Cross-border gangs are stealing cooking oil in a unlikely crimewave stoked by the energy crisis. Police Scotland raised concerns after chip shops, other takeawaysand restaurants were targeted by thieves stealing oil to sell on the black market
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Global Bioenergies Agrees Collaboration with Shell in the Development of Low Carbon Road Fuels
(Global Bioenergies/Globe Newswire) Following the delivery of testing samples this summer, Global Bioenergies and Shell agree to collaborate on the development and testing of low carbon road fuels. The first phase of this agreement will evaluate new concepts based on high-octane gasoline components derived
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Mastering Clean Hydrogen --- February 27 - March 2, 2023 --- ONLINE
The ‘hydrogen economy’ was first described 50 years ago, but failed to develop. Now hydrogen is making a comeback, with unprecedented momentum from both policymakers and industry amid a background of energy decarbonisation. Nevertheless, given its failure in the past, current investors
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Mastering Clean Ammonia --- February 7-9, 2023 --- ONLINE
A business guide to ammonia production, market opportunities & deployment challenges Course Sessions 1. Ammonia production pathways, current and emerging 2. The role of clean ammonia in the energy transition 3. Developing clean ammonia market demand and projects Benefits of Attending • Understand current & emerging
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CARBIOW Project Will Help Europe Lead in Energy and Transport Sector Decarbonization
(Renewable Energy Magazine/Spanish Technology and Innovation Platform “Biomass for the Bioeconomy” – BIOPLAT) CARBIOW (Carbon Negative Biofuels from Organic Waste) is a Research and Innovation Action funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Program that addresses green transition
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DG Fuels Signs Key Maine Land Agreement
by Dan Brown (DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term lease agreements with the Loring Development Authority for 1,240 acres of contiguous land in Aroostock County,
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The BTA Urges Braver Sustainable Aviation Fuel Targets
(Business Travel Association (BTA)/HospitalityNet) The Business Travel Association (BTA) has released its second report in its Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) transparency series focusing on sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the jet zero pathway. The report, titled Sustainable Aviation Fuel: A Journey Towards
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Avolon Partners with Global Aviation Leaders to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Feasibility Study in Ireland
(Avolon) Avolon, Boeing, ORIX Aviation, SFS Ireland and SkyNRG to assess opportunities for SAF production in Ireland. Growth in renewable energy makes Ireland a potential location for SAF production. SAF can cut sector emissions up to 80% and offer the largest potential to
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SHV Energy and GTI Energy Announce New Partnership to Produce Renewable Propane
(SHV Energy) The partners will produce renewable propane and butane from bioethanol. -- SHV Energy and US-based GTI Energy announced today(November 8, 2022) that they are entering into a strategic partnership to further develop a process for commercial-scale, on-purpose production
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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Aquatech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Aquatech International is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water recycle and reuse, and zero liquid discharge. Aquatech’s Simone Callioni joined us on the ABLC stage
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Western Plains Energy and the Journey towards Net Zero Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)In Kansas, Western Plains Energy is pioneering carbon neutral ethanol production by replacing molecular sieves with fully integrated membrane separation solutions in a quest to become the first zero emissions ethanol producer. Whitefox, is the bioethanol membrane engineering innovator
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Biofuel on Road to Energy, Cost Savings
by Beth Burmahl (Argonne National Laboratory) Argonne collaborates with U.S. laboratories on research to identify promising biofuels for different engine types. -- Biofuel is closer to becoming a cost-competitive, climate-friendly solution for slashing carbon emissions in cars and trucks, according to two new
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Biomethane Version of the IVECO S-WAY Truck Makes Its Debut in Brazil
(Iveco Group/AltFuels) From 7th to 11th November 2022, Iveco Group is presenting at Fenatran – one of the most important transport fairs in the world, held in São Paulo, Brazil – a full range of advanced, clean emission and sustainable transport solutions from
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Port of Barcelona Evaluates the Construction of a Bio-LNG Plant to Supply Ships
(Port of Barcelona/AltFuels) The Port of Barcelona is studying the feasibility of building a biomethane plant, generated from organic waste collected from ships and other sources, to supply this clean fuel to vessels. This was announced by Xavier Sabaté, Head of
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US: First Landfill Renewable Natural Gas Production Plant Opens in Minnesota
(OPAL Fuels/AltFuels) OPAL Fuels Inc. and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced the commencement of commercial operations at the first landfill renewable natural gas production facility in Minnesota. The Pine Bend RNG Project is located
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Spain Funds LNG and Bio-LNG Development to Fuel Vessels in Canary Islands
(AltFuels/Enagás) Enagás subsidiary Scale Gas has received funding from the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda to boost the construction of a bunkering vessel for the supply of LNG and bio-LNG in the Canary Islands. This subsidy, which is
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Delta and Other Firms Are Struggling to Meet Sky-High Climate Pledges
by Steven Mufson (Washington Post) Some corporations started out using their sustainability goals as a marketing tool, underestimating the challenges. Now they face charges of “greenwashing” and even litigation. -- Delta Air Lines has embraced one of the corporate world’s most
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Why Is Used Cooking Grease Stolen from Restaurants?
by Jamie Ostroff (Nexstar Media Wire/WGN) Why are criminals stealing used cooking oil from restaurants across central Ohio and elsewhere? Sumit Majumdar, the president of Buffalo Biodiesel, said the crime has cost his company millions of dollars. “It’s ballooning. It’s wiping out a
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Biden Administration Proposes Requiring Biggest Federal Contractors Set Emissions Reduction Targets
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Biden administration announced a new proposal on Thursday to require the largest recipients of federal contracts to both set targets to reduce their planet-warming emissions and disclose how much they are contributing to climate change. Under the rule, companies that
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Farmers at the Center of Climate Action --- November 12, 2022 --- COP27 and ONLINE
(Solutions from the Land) Farmers will be at the center of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Adaptation and Agriculture Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, starting with an event hosted by Solutions from the Land, the World Farmers
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SAF Masterclass - Special North America Edition --- November 29-December 1, 2022 --- ONLINE
This Masterclass will uncover the latest developments, innovations and regulations driving the adoption and growth of sustainable aviation fuels. It will also cover the critical importance of the business and economics of alternative fuels in the aviation industry, including the
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Vision Energy & Linde Engineering Sign Cooperation Agreement
(Vision Energy/Globe Newswire) Vision Energy Corporation (OTCQB:VIHDD) (“Vision Energy” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Linde Engineering to accelerate engineering efforts for the Company’s pioneering Green Energy Terminal in North Sea Port of Vlissingen,
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Shell and Unicamp Sign an Innovative Partnership to Produce Energy from Agave in Brazil
(Shell) Titled BRAVE (Brazilian Agave Development), the program was launched last Monday (7/11) during a ceremony at Unicamp's Genomics and Bioenergy Laboratory, in Campinas (SP) -- Shell Brasil formalized a partnership with the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) for the development
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Government Accepts Recommendations on Import Measures for Biodiesel and Wire Rod
(UK Government Trade Remedies Authority) Recommendations on anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of Biodiesel and on anti-dumping measures on imports of Wire Rod have been accepted. -- The government has today [10 November 2022] agreed with the Trade Remedies
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Lafarge Canada Partners with 4Refuel for R50 Renewable Diesel to Reduce 1,300 tonnes of CO2e in 2022
(Lafarge Canada) First renewable diesel partnership in Holcim Group North America operations as part of its carbon reduction strategies; Supporting the drive toward a circular economy by procuring and powering production with alternative energy -- Lafarge Canada today announced a partnership
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Chemists Uncover Cracks in the Amour of Cellulose Nanocrystals
(Kanazawa University) Chemists in Japan, Canada and Europe have uncovered flaws in the surface structure of cellulose nanocrystals—an important step toward deconstructing cellulose to produce renewable nano-materials relevant to biochemical products, energy solutions, and biofuels. The findings—published in Science Advances—are the most detailed
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We're Launching New Lower-Emission Logistics to Save over 1,200 Tonnes of GHG Emissions Each Year
(PepsiCo) Today (November 10, 2022), we've announced a series of new innovations across our logistics operation, which are set to lead to a 1,200-tonne reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions each year across our UK supply chain once fully rolled-out1. Starting
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Fueling the Future: DB Schenker Launches Global CO2-Neutral Air Freight Offer
(DB Schenker) • Biofuel application now available for all flights to all airports • Significant expansion of existing carbon-free air freight solutions • Purchase of more than 11,000 tons of SAF avoids more than 33,000 tons of CO2e this year
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LR Launches ‘Zero Ready Framework’ for Vessels Operating on Zero Carbon Fuels
(Lloyd's Register) New framework will provide increased clarity to shipping’s stakeholders in assessing the actual readiness of existing fleets and newly built vessels for zero carbon fuels. -- Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a five-level framework for assessing the actual readiness
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The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Anellotech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Founded in 2008, Anellotech is a sustainable technology company that has invented and is developing innovative technologies to produce cost effective, renewable chemical and to recycle mixed plastics. Over the past years Anellotech has raised over
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New Grants Support Award-Winning RFA Safety Programs
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association has again received grant funding to continue to support its safety education program through on-site seminars and Internet webinars. Both grants were received via the association’s work with TRANSCAER, a voluntary national outreach program
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A Battle Is Brewing over Biden's Agriculture-Focused Climate Agenda
by Meredith Lee Hill (Politico Pro) A likely Republican takeover of the House and possibly the Senate is threatening Biden’s agriculture-focused climate agenda he plans to tout at COP27. -- President Joe Biden will take to the stage on Friday at
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U.S. Year-Round Sales of an Ethanol-Gas Blend Wins Oil Group's Support
by Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) A Republican U.S. senator plans to submit federal legislation with the support of a major oil industry trade group that would expand national sales of E15, a higher ethanol-gasoline blend. Senator Deb Fischer, of Nebraska,
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Welcome the Golden Age of Advanced Fuels?
by Alexander Koukoulas, Henna Poikolainen, and Esa Sipilä (AFRY/Biofuels Digest) The second half of 2022 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the advanced fuels and bio-based chemicals industries. New regulatory frameworks to address climate change are providing a
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A Veterans' Day Tribute
A Veterans' Day Tribute to people like my Dad who served us -- not just Americans, but people all over the world -- putting their individual interests aside for the greater good. Thanks to all who served and who currently
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DG Fuels Signs Long-Term SAF and Carbon Credit Offtake Agreement
(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term agreement with an undisclosed investment grade industrial buyer to sell up to 46 million gallons of SAF per
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EPA Responds to Petitions to Address Harmful Emissions from Locomotives
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today (November 9, 2022), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is responding to petitions from the California Air Resources Board, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the California Air Pollution Control Officers
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Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop a Great Success
(Clean Fuels Foundati0n) The Environmental Science Program hosted the Clean Fuels Sustainability Workshop Nov. 1-2 in St. Louis. It focused on a number of policy, energy, environmental and economic issues impacting the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries.
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The Biofuel Boom Needs Greater Oversight
by Felicity Bradstock (Oilprice.com) - Biofuel has incredible potential to reduce the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. - Biofuels offer the potential for net-zero carbon emissions across several highly polluting industries, such as aviation and shipping. - Governments must establish
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Race Tech World Motorsport Symposium --- December 1-2, 2022 --- London, UK
WITH SUSTAINABILITEY, CARBON NEUTRALITY and FUTURE TECH being the forefront of this year’s World Motorsport Symposium themes, Pat Symonds, F1's Chief Technical Officer, and Ulrich Baretzky, Former Director, Audi Motorsport Engine Development, Audi AG, will be at the helm of these hot topics across
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Introducing HyVelocity Hub: A Commitment to Advance Clean, Affordable, At-scale Hydrogen in Texas and Louisiana
(American Journal of Transporation/GTI) The HyVelocity Hub, comprised of leading energy companies and organizations, announced today that it is applying for U.S. Department of Energy Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub funding to accelerate the development of clean hydrogen projects in Texas, Southwest
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COP27: European Union Concludes a Strategic Partnership with Namibia on Sustainable Raw Materials and Renewable Hydrogen (Also Kazakhstan and Egypt)
(European Commission/EE Online) Today (Nov 8), Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of Namibia Hage Geingob signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a strategic partnership between the EU and Namibia at the COP27 in Egypt. The partnership aims to ensure
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Andion and EGEA Acquire BIO-LNG Facility to Produce Renewable Energy From Agricultural Production Waste
(Andion/Business Wire) Joint Acquisition of Biomethan Green 1 by Andion Italy S.p.A. and EGEA New Energy S.p.A. Ignites Formal Partnership between the Two Companies to Develop Renewable Energy Projects in Italy -- ANDION ITALY S.p.A. (“Andion”), the Italian subsidiary of Andion
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British Dairy Farmers Could Have the Solution to Heating More than a Quarter of Homes
(Arla) Calls for UK Government to help farmers realise the full potential of food and farming in reinforcing the nation’s energy security as Arla puts biogas-fuelled trucks on the road -- Amid concern about the cost of energy and preparations
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Highwater Ethanol Host Red Rock Central Public School
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Red Rock Central Public School’s agriculture class toured Highwater Ethanol yesterday to learn about the ethanol industry. “We are pleased to once again welcome students from Red Rock Central. These tours give us an opportunity to showcase
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Maximizing Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges and Serving Needs of UCO Collectors
(Biodiesel Magazine) This week's Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Kristof Reiter, CEO, Principal Trader, Senior Consultant, and Founder of Reiter Companies interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN
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Dronamics and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Announce Partnership
(Dronamics) Dronamics, the leading middle-mile cargo drone developer and operator, and Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS), a leading innovator in the development of zero emissions solutions for aerospace, announced that they will be combining their expertise to integrate hydrogen fuel-cell technology into
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Stena and OljOla Teams up on a Joint Venture New Building Project
(OljOla) Stena Oil, Stena Teknik and OljOla are entering into a new joint venture agreement to secure an ongoing new building project for a 2000 DWT Oil- and Chemical Tanker in Turkey. It is our greatest pleasure to inform that through the
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Eni and Leonardo Working Together on the Development of Decarbonisation Projects
(Eni) Eni and Leonardo signed an agreement for the development of joint sustainability and innovation initiatives, with the aim of boosting the energy transition and decarbonising their operations. The collaboration between Eni, a global leader in the energy sector, and Leonardo, a
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OXE Marine Implements Biodiesel in All Testing, Reducing Net CO2 Emissions by up to 94% Compared to Gasoline Alternatives
(OXE Marine) Following OXE Marine AB (publ)’s recently published sea trials where the company’s 300 hp diesel outboard OXE300 was tested against a gasoline outboard of equivalent power, where OXE Marine showed not only a 50% higher consumption in the gasoline
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Airlines and Airports Call on UK Gov to Ramp up Support for Green Aviation Fuel Production
by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) A group of UK airlines and airports has called on the government to ramp up state support for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). “We believe UK SAF production has the chance to become a
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The World’s First Flight Route with 50% SAF Is Launched by Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA) in Collaboration with Volvo Group
(Volvo Group/LinkedIn) With two departures per week between Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS), Volvo Group will as of autumn 2022 fly their employees with Braathens Regional Airlines aircrafts using 50% SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) – in what is today
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EgyptAir’s 1st Sustainable Flight Carries COP27 Attendees from Paris Saturday
(ZAWYA/Arab Finance) Minister of Civil Aviation’s climate change strategy aims to transform the aviation sector to become eco-friendly --EgyptAir launched on Saturday the first air flight fueled by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), in collaboration with Neste MY company, transporting a
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Qantas in Talks to Import Sustainable Fuel as Regional Supply Jumps
by Emma Connors (Financial Review) Qantas is in discussions to import sustainable aviation fuel into Australia as what will be the world’s largest production site for used cooking oil and animal fat-based fuel nears completion in Singapore. SAF currently accounts for only
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More Chinese Airlines Vow to Promote Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Global Times) Airbus said on Tuesday that it has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during commercial flights in China. The partnership was announced at the
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ITOCHU Announces Commencement of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Supply to Japan Airlines
(Itochu Corporation) ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Keita Ishii, President & COO; hereinafter "ITOCHU") announced today that it has reached an agreement with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Yuji Akasaka, President & CEO; hereinafter "JAL") to supply
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Amex GBT CEO Says Greener Air Travel Starts With Building More Sustainable Fuel Plants — Now
by Matthew Parsons (Skift) European politicians are planning legislation that requires airlines to use more sustainable fuel by 2030, but there's very little going around. One solution is to start building more production plants now, to create enough in time.
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Biofuels, Carbon Capture and Storage Carbon Pipelines Seek Iowa Permits as Protestors Disrupt Industry Conference
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Protestors opposed to carbon pipeline projects in Iowa disrupted the opening of a two-day Carbon Capture Conference and Expo. At least seven people stood up at separate times during an early panel discussion Tuesday, blowing
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