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(California Air Resources Board) $132,500 settlement includes environmental project for Fresno area — The California Air Resources Board today announced a settlement with AltAir-Paramount, LLC addressing reporting violations under the Low Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Renewable Energy Group is the largest operator of renewable diesel and biodiesel plants in the US, with 12 refineries and a fast-growing capacity, especially in red-hot
(Mitchell & Webber) Mitchell & Webber are proud to be the first in country to trial a new fossil-free liquid fuel (HVO) in a property and Tractor — This could revolutionise
(Prensa Latina) The Bolivian Government will promote projects to reduce fuel imports and boost biodiesel production to prevent the flight of foreign currency, the Minister of Economy and Public Finance, Marcelo
by Dave Collings (1898 & Co./Burns & McDonnell) As developers, investors and plant operators explore options to increase production and market share of renewable fuels, the concept of carbon intensity (CI)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is the World Economic Forum doing to help aviation meet net zero goals? First, they recognize that the most immediate action to achieve carbon-neutral
(Argus/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the first renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) prices for Asia. These prices are designed to meet the
by Clifford Krauss (New York Times) Used cooking oil is one of the ingredients in renewable diesel, which generates far less emissions than conventional diesel and allows refineries to take
(S&P Global Platts/Markets Insider) S&P Global Platts (“Platts”), the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, today announced the launch of renewable diesel
by Haley Zaremba (OilPrice.com) … In the absence of gasoline demand, refineries have been casting around for alternate solutions to keep their plants up and running, and it looks like
(BIV.com) West Coast Reduction Ltd. was recycling long before environmental sustainability was a consideration. The company is now instrumental in helping B.C. achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets by supporting next-generation
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Another large renewable diesel project may soon be coming to Louisiana. The state is already home to Diamond Green Diesel’s plant in Norco where
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) A drop in used cooking oil supplies because of the pandemic’s effect on restaurants has opened a door for the oilseed — COVID-19 is boosting
(Office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards) Gov. John Bel Edwards and Fidelis Infrastructure co-founders Daniel J. Shapiro and Bengt Jarlsjo announced their portfolio company Grön Fuels LLC is studying the
(Globally Today) Irish biodiesel manufacturer, Green BioFuels Ireland (GBI), has opened a new office in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) to study the sourcing of biodiesel feedstock in the Middle
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) CVR Energy Inc CVI.N plans to pursue a renewable diesel project at its 132,000 barrel per day (bpd) Coffeyville, Kansas, refinery if succeeds in producing the fuel at
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global Platts) Government incentives drive renewable diesel projects growth; Demand up as regional low carbon regulations increase — Once the scourge of the US refining industry, some refiners
by Dan Colover (Gulf News/S&P Global Platts) Airlines are making such a switch, but costs will be prohibitive initially — … IATA believes the key to the aviation sector combatting
by Michael Bates (NGT News) U-Haul has unveiled its latest green initiative, with the purchase of its first million gallons of renewable propane, which is available to customers at U-Haul autogas facilities
(Neste/Biodiesel Magazine) The Twin Rivers Unified School District near Sacramento achieved a major milestone in its climate action plan by switching 75 diesel-powered school buses to run on renewable diesel fuel
by Adam Porter (Argus Media) Total said today that it plans to add an additional 300,000 t/yr of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) production capacity in Europe. It is also considering introducing
by Tim Treadgold (Forbes) … Until recently renewable diesel was very much a niche product which failed to attract mainstream investor interest. That could change after a leading investment bank,
(Total) Within the framework of its net zero strategy, Total will convert its Grandpuits refinery (Seine-et-Marne) into a zero-crude platform. By 2024, following an investment totaling more than €500 million, the
(Argus Media/PR Newswire) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched new price assessments for renewable diesel in Europe. As countries seek to transition away from fossil fuels, hydrotreated vegetable oil
by Robert Tuttle (Bloomberg) The latest sign of a worldwide energy transition: Massive oil refineries across the western U.S. are being converted into biofuel plants. Phillips 66 on Wednesday became the latest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Chemicals, catalysis, additives – At ABLC Digital this July, Clariant shared how they are working on advancing biofuels globally and details on their sunliquid technology to
by Quinn Wilson (Bakersfield.com) The state’s largest biodiesel producer gave a glimpse into the continued expansion of its local plant Wednesday, as it continues attempting to increase its production by
by Steve Csonka (Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuel Initiative) Today is National Aviation Day in the U.S., a recognition instituted by FDR in 1939, honoring the birthday of Orville Wright, but
(Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) Parliamentary Secretary Kate Young announces $10 million for two southwestern Ontario clean energy organizations to expand operations and create 57 new jobs —
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 800 million gallon monster slated for 2024 opening as P66 says it will convert Rodeo Refinery to renewables — Phillips 66 will reconfigure its San Francisco
(Diesel Technology Forum) Unlike gasoline, diesel fuel and the vehicles and equipment it powers is the platform of work. About one out of every two sectors of the economy rely
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “A solid quarter despite market turbulence due to COVID-19”,is how Neste is describing their second quarter of 2020 in this just released presentation. Check out
by Adam Porter (Argus Media) Italian refiner Saras is looking to boost production of biofuels, including hydro-treated vegetable oil (HVO), at its 300,000 b/d Sarroch unit on Sardinia. — Chief executive
(Renewable Energy Group) The city snowplows in Ames, Iowa, have worked in all types of winter weather. Blizzards. Ice. Subzero temperatures. You name it, they’ve been out in it. In early
by Mark Anderson (Sacramento Business Journal) Sacramento fuel distributor Hunt & Sons Inc. has begun selling domestically produced clean biodiesel at some locations in Northern California. The REG Ultra Clean diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed last week’s DigestConnect webinar, have no fear, the full deck is here! From 11 pathways on who’s doing what, how and with
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel 2030 is designed to help financiers, producers, developers, distributors, consultants and analysts with a fact-filled market guide detailing medium and long-term trends and
by Scott Koperski (Daily Sun) … Katie Merx, Marathon senior communications manager, said in an emailed statement that the company plans to use the former biodiesel facility to aggregate and
by Robert Morton (Providence Journal) Recently, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released its final report and recommendations for legislative and regulatory measures to address carbon emissions. The report
(La Opinion de Murcia) Company claims it emits less gas and improves engine performance — Brazilian oil company Petrobras announced on Tuesday that it has successfully completed the tests of
(Neste/Yahoo! Finance/PR Newswire) From production through delivery, Neste’s sustainable aviation fuel created benefits for U.S. businesses and will enable the aviation industry to combat climate change. — Neste, the world’s
Valero & Diamond Green Diesel Joint Venture: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Renewable Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest renewable diesel plant, Valero is the largest renewable fuels producer in North America, and Darling Ingredients is the world’s
by Steve Whaley (Propane Education and Research Council/ACT News) … Where Are We Headed? As we look ahead down this emissions path, there are two main innovations that are going
(Propane Education and Research Council) Renewable propane is taking care of fleets with the low-cost, low-carbon impact they need — In an effort to showcase the zero-emissions outlook of propane autogas,
(Commerical Aviation Alternative Fuel Initiative) Over the last few weeks, several announcements were made concerning the increased domestic production of renewable diesel fuel, adding to the already significant number of
(RTA) RTA’s Public Transport Agency, in collaboration with ENOC Group, embarked on a pilot to power its traditional Abras using Biodiesel5. Explaining the initiative, the CEO of RTA’s Public Transport Agency,
by Robert Brelsford (Oil & Gas Journal) … Lara (Anelise Lara, Petrobras’s director of refining and natural gas) also said that, starting in July, Petrobras will begin carrying out production tests
by Laura Sanicola and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) Refiners such as HollyFrontier Corp and CVR Energy are exploring opportunities to produce renewable diesel to save money on less profitable refineries and offset compliance
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Everyone wants to dominate the world, right? But Neste wants to do it in a nice way by becoming the global leader in renewable and circular
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) But there is a huge transformation happening with growth in the conversion of petroleum refineries to renewable diesel. Just look at how renewable diesel went
(Biofuels International) Waste-based biodiesel producers and associations using lipid feedstocks such as used cooking oil (UCO) have reacted to the European Commission’s new legislative framework to promote sustainable aviation fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste’s MY Renewable Jet Fuel reduces GHG emissions up to 80% compared to fossil fuels.Produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials, it is offering
by Mahmood Ebadian, James D. McMillan, Jack (John) N. Saddler and Susan van Dyk (University of British Columbia, Canada/National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA/IEA Bioenergy) Global production and use of transport biofuels
by Eloise Gibson (Stuff) Z Energy is “hibernating” its biodiesel plant but may re-open in a year. –Z Energy has put its Auckland biofuel plant to sleep after a bidding
(Business Wire) The City of Newton, Ill., Jasper County, and St. Joseph Renewable Fuels, LLC announced plans to build a $400 million renewable diesel plant in Southern Illinois that envisions
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Aviation’s current reliance on fossil fuels, its expected continued growth rate following the COVID-19 pandemic, the service lifespan of aircraft, and the lack of nonliquid
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Progressive Dairy) … In California, home of the nation’s most progressive climate policy that is now nearly a decade old, the Air Resources Board motto
(Diesel Technology Forum) … One of the benefits of diesel technology is its ability to operate on a variety of
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) … “We are surviving day by day,” Peterson (Chris Peterson, president of Hero BX) said.
by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biofuels Digest) … Once our nation gets through the current uncertainty that is ahead of us
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Check out Part 2 of the National Biodiesel Board’s slide guide that focuses on biodiesel’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) While things are topsy turvy around the world right now, Part 1 to this visual
by Tammy Klein (Future Fuel Strategies) One of the biggest issues I’ve been working on in my consulting practice over the
(Haldor-Topsoe) o Preem has chosen Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ renewable fuel technology to produce clean renewable diesel and jet fuel at
(Biofuels International) ASTM International has approved a new production pathway for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), created by Applied Research Associates
(NextChem) NextChem, the company of Maire Tecnimont Group focused on the Energy Transition, will cooperate with Saola Energy to license a
(Biofuels International) The government of Paraguay has recently granted a Free Zone regime for the Omega Green project, which is
by Jim Lane (Hydrogen Digest) From Planet Houston we’ve heard that ENGlobal inked a $20 million to supply process modules that
(Biofuels International) The government of Paraguay has recently granted a Free Zone regime for the Omega Green project, which is
by Akhtar Ali (The Express Tribune) … There are six possible raw material routes for making biodiesel. These are vegetable sources
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) A Greek company says it has found a way to collect much more effectively used cooking oil
by Jim Lane (Hydrogen Digest) From Planet Houston we’ve heard that ENGlobal inked a $20 million to supply process modules that
by Bob Carruth (National Farmers Union Scotland) NFU Scotland is pursuing high level solutions to the machinery problems many Scottish
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Exclusively created for Digest Readers, here is a Digest 2020 Visual Guide to the Bioeconomy
(EWABA/EurActiv) According to EWABA, Farm Europe’s op-ed “Fraudulent Used Cooking Oil biodiesel – bad for the climate and a blow
(Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) … There were shortages of tallow-derived material, particularly oleic acid, in the second half of 2019 due to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Iowa State University is working on fast pyrolysis, and Robert Brown, Director of the university’s Bioeconomy
(Aarhus University/EurekAlert!) Researchers have found an unusual, light-dependent enzyme in microalgae. A new project at the Department of Engineering, Aarhus
by Sune Tjalfe Thomsen and Henning Jørgensen (IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) 1. Status of transportation biofuel industry in Denmark
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Santa Barbara MTD, the transit agency providing bus and shuttle service in greater Santa Barbara, Calif.,
by Samantha Wright (Independent Commodity Intelligence Service) As hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) use grows in Europe, with more expansions anticipated in
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(Antara News) Indonesia has invited Mexico to conduct research together to develop palm oil-based biofuel as renewable energy during the
by Amanda Stephenson (Calgary Herald) Alberta’s canola farmers are lobbying the province to mandate the use of more biofuels, a
by Steve Hartig (Biofuels Digest) The North American biofuels market can be split into three main segments all of which have
by Michele Rubino (Biofuels Digest) … Take California’s climate change mitigation efforts – and specifically the LCFS (Low Carbon Fuels
by Allison Lampert (Reuters/Financial Post) At the world’s biggest industry show in Las Vegas luxury jets are luring buyers with their
by Roberto Samora (Reuters (Google Translation)) JBS Biodiesel of JBS became the first biofuel company on Thursday to be certified to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Several of the better known IEA Bioenergy rock stars — there are four and possibly
(Honeywell UOP) Louisiana facility plans 2021 expansion to meet growing demand for renewable fuels — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that
(Honeywell UOP) Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process produces fuels chemically identical to petroleum-based diesel — Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that St1 Nordic Oy has licensed
(Hydrogen Digest) In Missouri, cold beer is being transported in hydrogen-powered zero-emission semi-trucks as Anheuser-Busch moves to more sustainable shipping. The company
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)/Biodiesel Magazine) Production of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in the European Union has picked
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste’s MY renewable diesel is the best part of ‘diesel molecules’ and diesel specs, according
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … Is India the cash cow for biofuels? Or even the golden cow? If Aemetis’
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)/Biodiesel Magazine) Production of hydrogenated vegetable oil (HVO) in the European Union has
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As the end of summer approaches, county fairs are popping up around the U.S. and with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Axens Solutions is covering the entire project development cycle and working on things like BioTfuel
(National Road Carriers/Business.Scoop) There will not be one transport fuel for the future hydrogen, electric, biofuel and clean diesel energy will
By Roberto Samora (Reuters) A unit of Brazil’s JBS SA plans to invest 180 million reais ($47.5 million) to build a
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) France is tightening up regulations on the use of palm oil as
(Tribune News Service) Scientists at the Centre of Excellence for Farm Machinery (CoEFM) here have developed the technology of ‘Semi-continuous Biodiesel
(Total) Total has started up production at the La Mède biorefinery in southeastern France, with the first batches of biofuel
(Biofuels International) Energy services provider Aggreko has renewed its contract with Glastonbury Festival to offer a number of emission-reducing power solutions
by Ross Bentley (East Anglian Daily Times) OFTEC recommends thousands of homeowners in East Anglia who use heating oil to warm
by Chris Efird and Lou Soumas (The Chronicle) NEXT Renewable Fuels is building an advanced biofuel facility at Port Westward. Today
Glaucia Mendes Souza, Rubens Maciel Filho, Luís Cassinelli, Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz and Renato D. Godinho (IEA Bioenergy Task 39) … Brazil
by William R. Thurmond (Emerging Markets Online/MENAFN) New study finds next generation feedstock markets and technologies are big winners in diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) French multinational oil giant Total S.A. is just days away from a much-anticipated startup at its
(NEXT Renewable Fuels) NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc (NEXT) and BP Products North America Inc. (BP) have entered into a long‐term Feedstock Supply Agreement whereby NEXT will
by Kent Swisher (Render Magazine) … Despite domestic consumption of rendered products being steady over the last 5 years, increasing an average
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste started developing renewable fuels in 1980 and is now the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel
(National Biodiesel Board) Biodiesel Diverts 1.8 Billion Pounds of Used Cooking Oil from Landfills Annually — It’s no secret: Americans love fried
by Kerry Reals (Aviation Week & Space Technology) After years of talking about the potential of biofuels and conducting sporadic demonstration
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) As a new wave of large-scale biomass-based diesel projects develops, experts suggest market forces are ready
by Angie Skerrett (NewsHub) A new diesel biofuel made from an agricultural by-product is helping power Fonterra’s milk tanker fleet, and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
(Eni) Today, Eni signed an agreement with COREPLA to launch research projects to produce hydrogen from non-recyclable plastic packaging waste.
(Our Daily Planet) Last week, leaders in the aviation sector met to discuss how to speed the development of the infrastructure
by Neil Dowling (Go Auto News Premium) An Australian company funded in part by the Queensland government is now trialling the production
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) A first-of-its-kind renewable diesel project in South America has moved one step closer to construction. Paraguay
by Dave Dreeszen (Sioux City Journal) A biofuels manufacturer is seeking $2.8 million in state incentives to build a $58.7
(Eni) The deal also includes information and environmental education campaigns to get across the benefits of reusing oil to produce fuel
(BiofuelWatch) BiofuelWatch report about aviation biofuel producer WorldEnergy boosts fears that large-scale biofuel use for aircraft would have to rely on
(The California Advanced Biofuels Alliance/Biodiesel Magazine) Gov. Gavin Newsom’s stated goal of eliminating petroleum diesel emissions in California by 2030 is
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biodiesel Magazine) According to Germany’s Union for the Promotion of Oil and
(NEXT Renewable Fuels/Informed Infrastructure) NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc (NEXT) and Shell Trading (US) Company (Shell) have entered a long-term Purchase and
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste produces a drop-in renewable diesel fuel that is refined from a mix of more than
by Brad Shannon and Carolyn Bick (INVESTIGATEWEST) … The biodiesel-to-be that is being sucked into (Chad) Peters’ truck, like much of what’s
(Neste) Biofuel Watch published a report “Neste: The Finnish company preparing to put palm oil in aircraft fuel tanks” on 9
by Vivianne Wandera (Standard Media/Standard Digital) … The technical term for this process is transesterification. … Biodiesel is said to degrade as
by Marc Kellens (Biodiesel Magazine) Marc Kellens, the global technical director for Desmet Ballestra, takes us through the history and future
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste has a strong history of developing, commercializing, and marketing new fuels, including diesel, renewable chemicals,
(Argus Media) Angel Alvarez Alberdi is secretary general of the European Waste-to-Advanced Biofuels Association (EWABA). He spoke to Argus about the EU’s Renewable
by Adele Peters (Fast Company) At a steel mill outside Beijing, reactors attached to the building capture emissions from the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, we are now seeing project flow projecting a sustainable $7.63 price for renewable diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Darling Ingredients today provides a global growth platform for the development and production of sustainable natural
by Shoshanna Solomon (Times of Israel) Doron Aurbach, a professor of chemistry at Bar Ilan University, and Dr. Lars Peter Lindfors,
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) While oil refiners adding a small percentage of renewable feedstock to their operations sounds simple, the
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … Phillips 66 and REG’s announcement about a new renewable diesel plant on the U.S. West Coast
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
(Renewable Energy Group Inc./Biomass Magazine) Phillips 66 and Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced Nov. 1 that planning is underway for the
by Chris Abrams (Biodiesel Magazine/Imerys Filtration) Imerys personnel have spent much of 2018 talking about new and diverse feedstocks for biodiesel
(Iran Front Page) A group of Iranian researchers have developed the knowhow to produce biodiesel out of chicken fat. … In a
by Beth Walker (The Third Pole) Biofuels will dominate future growth in renewables and are essential for decarbonizing the most difficult
by Michelle Beckford (go-Jamaica.com/University of Technology, Jamaica) The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) and Elhydro Limited on Tuesday, October 2,
by Sheikha Al Maqhus (Times of Oman) Oman is setting up four biogas plants to produce energy from more than half
Altair Paramount Seeking Fuel Pathway Approvals from CARB
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In California, Altair Paramount, LLC has applied for fuel pathways for renewable diesel, renewable naphtha and renewable jet fuels derived from rendered animal fat feedstock and processed