(Optimus Technologies) Tim Fitzgerald, former Director of Fleet Management at DC Water shares his thoughts about the benefits of B100 in DC Water's fleet. DC Water has been using 100% biodiesel since 2020. Currently ten vehicles are equipped with the
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Back TO HOMERise of Electric Cars to Shift Biofuels Use to Other Transport Areas
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) As the pending combustion engine ban sets the clock ticking on the lucrative fuels market for passenger vehicles, the biofuels industry is aiming to bolster its position in other transport sectors – including trucking, shipping, and
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Production and Consumption in Belgium
by Robert Malina and Freddy Navarro (Hasselt University/IEA Bioenergy Task 39) ... With 104 PJ, biofuels covered about 6.5% of the final energy consumed in Belgium, while other renewable sources, excluding nuclear, covered 7.2 PJ, which highlights the great dependency
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Polynesian Voyaging Society’s Hikianalia Fuels with Biodiesel
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia safely returned home to Oahu June 16 from their two-month Kealaikahiki Voyage to and from Hawaii's ancestral homeland of Tahiti, after multiple high-level ceremonies and engagements there with environmental and voyaging
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Continental Refining Co. Purchases Russell County Oil in Continued Expansion
(Continental Refining/Biobased Diesel Daily) Continental Refining Co. announced June 30 that it has acquired Russell County Oil LLC, a bulk-fuels provider based in Russell Springs, Kentucky. The acquisition is part of Continental Refining’s continued expansion as it is currently investing an
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Tax-Incentive Legislation Introduced in Michigan
(Michigan Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Legislation has been introduced in Michigan to incentivize the sale and consumption of low-level biodiesel blends throughout the state’s retail fuel stations. HB 6334, sponsored by Rep. Joe Bellino, R-Monroe, is a voluntary program that offers a
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Global: CTI-Maritec Provides Guidance Following Biodiesel Blends Testing
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) CTI-Maritec says it has tested ‘quite a number of biodiesel blends in residual marine fuel’, typically ranging from B20 to B30, since it began offering the service in early 2022 – and has provided guidance to shipowners
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
JBS Biodiesel Expands Operations with New Biofuel Plant in Santa Catarina
(Biofuels Central) JBS Biodiesel expands operations with new biofuel plant in Santa Catarina. New plant in Mafra reinforces the concept of circular economy at JBS and is in line with the Company’s Net Zero 2040 commitment. JBS Biodiesel is expanding its operations with
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Michigan Soybean Committee Launches Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee is pleased to announce formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste, MAN and Altens Sign a Partnership to Promote Biofuels in France
(Neste) Sharing a common vision where biofuels have a key role to play in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in transportation – Neste, MAN and Altens have signed a partnership contract aimed at promoting biofuels in France. France is a strong
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
What Fleets Lose by Not Running on Biodiesel
(Renewable Energy Group) ... Here’s what fleets miss out on by not picking biodiesel. -- A seamless, cost-effective switch — With biodiesel, fleets can use their existing diesel vehicles and fueling infrastructure. It’s also readily available from suppliers and at truck stops and travel centers, so supply
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd Set an Example for Sustainable Ocean Transport by Using Advanced Biofuel
(Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments; One of the most significant agreements to date between an ocean carrier and a freight forwarder; The agreement demonstrates scalability of sustainable transport solutions -- DHL Global Forwarding,
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Fights Push to Sever Biodiesel Case from Stayed 2020 RFS Litigation
(Inside EPA) EPA is fighting a push from biodiesel makers to split their case challenging EPA’s recordkeeping rules for biofuel made from food waste from wider litigation over the 2020 renewable fuel standard (RFS), as the biodiesel sector seeks to
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Meeting Corporate ESG Goals in the Near-Term
by Marc Rowe (Trillium/Advanced Clean Tech News) Corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals are transitioning from a buzz word to something companies need to proactively implement. ESG reports demonstrate how companies are taking the initiative to protect the environment, address social
July 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Diesel Powers the Global Economy, Renewable Biofuels Will Sustain Our Future
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Policymakers pushing for electrification tomorrow must realize what modern clean-diesel technology and low-carbon biofuels can do for the planet today. -- ... Using sustainable biofuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel ensures that diesel
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Jefferson City Fleet to Fuel up with Missouri-Made Biodiesel
(Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Soybeans is powering the state capital of Jefferson City with biodiesel. With more than 140,000 combined gallons used on-road in city fleets, Jefferson City Public Works plans to utilize Missouri-made, soybean-powered biodiesel to shift
July 05, 2022 Read Full Article
South Korea's Dansuk Exports SMF to Europe
by Ryan Ang (Argus Media) South Korean biodiesel producer Dansuk Industrial exported this month 3,000t of sustainable marine fuel (SMF) to the Netherlands, marking the company's first export to Europe. Dansuk produces 50,000 t/yr of SMF at its Pyeongtaek and Siheung factories
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Cenro Urges Dabawenyos to Donate Used Cooking Oil for Biodiesel
by Iona Finlay C. Mendoza (SunStar/Davao) DABAWENYOS are urged to donate used cooking oil to be used for the BioDiesel facility of the city government, said City Environment and Natural Resources Office (Cenro) on June 21, 2022. Cenro Information Education Campaign Unit
June 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Market Set up to Soar
by Will Robinson (Brownfield Ag News) Clean Fuels Alliance America says demand for biodiesel is ratcheting up because of corporate pressure. Scott Fenwick says clean energy market growth is going from being government led to led by the largest corporate shippers. “Amazon,
June 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Writes to President Biden and Outlines Industry’s Beneficial Impact on Fuel Prices
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean fuel industry has maintained production and extended fuel supplies, lowering diesel prices by 4% -- Today (June 22, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden, administration officials, and congressional leaders to say that
June 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Surge in U.S. Renewable Diesel Supply Won't Offset Loss of Petroleum Diesel
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) A flood of U.S. renewable diesel plants set to come online in the next three years will not be enough to offset the loss of petroleum diesel refining capacity from plant closings since 2019, a Reuters analysis
June 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Rising Diesel Prices Could Lead Farmers to Bio Alternatives
by Connor Veenstra (Huron Daily Tribune) ... However, an alternative exists for farmers, though it's not widely used — biodiesel, made from plants and animals. According to Houston Biodiesel, it's slightly cheaper than regular diesel, at $5.76 per gallon, as of June
June 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Plasma Blue: Making Cents
by Seg Niebuhr (Plasma Blue/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... But when a biodiesel production plant saves 1 cent per gallon on 35 million gallons, it can quickly change the plant’s long-term viability. Now imagine: What if they could save up to 15
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Fabricating a Future for Biodiesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) With prices for cleaner feedstocks through the roof, Tactical Fabrication and Smisson-Mathis Energy have forged an all-inclusive, turnkey model for biodiesel production based on the least desirable and lowest-cost materials. After years of development, they
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Paradigm Shifts: Can We Meet the Challenge? How Much Soybean Oil Can We Produce and How Fast Can We Produce It?
by Pete Moss (Biobased Diesel Daily/Frazier, Barnes & Associates) ... As announcements for new renewable diesel projects begin to taper off, notifications of new soybean-crushing facilities seemingly occur on a weekly basis. This requires a fight for acres, manufacturing capacity
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel — The Fuel of Today and the Future
by Mason Zollman (Brownfield Ag News) Missouri Soybean is working to position biodiesel as the fuel of today and the future. In this Fueling Conversation, Matt Amick Director of Biofuels and New Uses with the Missouri Soybean Association and the
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Quick Adoption in Construction & Mining: L&T, Komatsu Looking for Steady Biodiesel Supply
by Indronil Roychowdhury (Financial Express) India’s target for biodiesel production was 200 million litre in 2021, Garg said. But a steady supply of biodiesel conforming to global standards required for heavy off-highway machines was currently a challenge as only a
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentina Grains Sector Says Biofuel Blend Hike Could Boost Soy Crushing
by Maximilian Heath (Reuters/Successful Farming) Argentina's chamber of grains processors and exporters CIARA-CEC said on Thursday that an increase of the amount of biofuel in diesel would boost the soy crushing sector, though it called for the temporary measure to
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Biodiesel Producers Ready to Boost Output Amid Diesel Shortage Fears
(BNamericas) Brazil’s biodiesel producers are ready to increase output to prevent a major diesel supply shortage, João Henrique Hummel, who represents the sector's interests in the lower house, told BNamericas. In September last year, the government decided to reduce the mandatory
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargill Supports Customers’ Decarbonization Journey with New Advanced Biodiesel Plant
(Cargill) New facility helps customers reduce carbon emissions using innovative technology to transform waste into biofuel -- In a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular fuel possibilities, Cargill has completed its first state-of-the-art advanced biodiesel plant
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Improving Air Quality with Biodiesel Use
by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress) A new report from Clean Fuels Alliance America shows biodiesel and renewable diesel provide a significant environmental benefit. -- Renewable fuels offer a range of carbon and greenhouse gas reduction benefits. But it turns out biodiesel
June 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Catalytic Conversion of Biomass-Derived Resources into Biodiesel
(Biofuels International) The emergence of biodiesel as an alternative fuel substitute for traditional petroleum-based fuels has changed the way the country produces energy. Biomass is one of the most abundant renewable resources and therefore has led to much attention and research
June 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Beyond Ethanol: How 3 International Companies Are Finding Success in Iowa
by Mark Laurenzo (Iowa Economic Development Authority/Biofuels Digest) Iowa has a well-documented history in the ethanol business. We’re the United States’ leader in renewable fuel production with 41 ethanol refineries (capable of producing more than 4.5 billion gallons per year) and
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
On Track to Lower Emissions
by Katie Schroeder and Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel has not been greatly incorporated into the locomotive industry for a number of reasons, but that may be poised to change. -- ... Brightline, Progress Rail, Union Pacific Rail, BNSF Railway and
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Power on the Water: Moving People and Delivering Goods with Diesel
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Innovations in marine vessel propulsion and fuels are happening, largely dependent on the size of the vessel and its operation. Several diesel hybrid electric ferries have been launched, enabling operators to reduce fuel costs while sustaining
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Can Biofuels Help Solve Europe’s Russian Oil Dilemma?
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) ... In its REPowerEU plan, launched at the outset of the Ukrainian conflict, the European Commission set a pathway to reduce the EU’s dependence on Russian energy by two thirds before the end of this year before totally
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
What a Year!: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuel Markets
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How did U.S. ethanol production and prices compare in 2022 so far to previous years? How about biodiesel, renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel? What’s the latest GHG analysis on ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel?
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonisation and Alternative Fuels in Marine Insurance P&I Club News
(Hellenic Shipping News) 1. A brief overview of the current situation The maritime industry is embarking on a major transition from conventional to zero or carbon neutral fuels driven by the pressure to decarbonise. The transition will not take place over night
June 13, 2022 Read Full Article
ADM-Owned Barge-Fleeting Operation Becomes Newest Member of B20 Club
(Illinois Soybean Association) The B20 Club recently welcomed the American River Transportation Co. (ARTCO) as its newest member. ARTCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Co., operates line-haul vessels, harbor boats, covered-hopper barges, tank barges, harbor and fleeting services,
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Trucent Separation Technologies, LLC Announces CORE™, Corn Oil Refinement Equipment Modules, to Produce TruDCO™
(Trucent Separation Technologies) Trucent Separation Technologies, LLC announced the launch of CORE™, a new technology to significantly reduce impurities in distillers corn oil (DCO), resulting in a cleaner oil, TruDCO™, which can be sold directly to renewable diesel refineries. The
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
On Track for Tomorrow, Today: CN’s Commitment to Sustainability Is Changing the Course of the Future
(Renewable Energy Group) ... Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is a leading North American transportation logistics company, moving more than $250 billion (CAD) of goods every year. With a tri-coastal network that spans Canada from east to west, south through
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Hosts Ethanol Seminar for Malaysia Fuel Industry
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) To introduce the concept of fuel ethanol in Malaysia and underscore the benefits importers can capture by including it in their import specifications, the U.S. Grains Council’s staff in Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA&O) recently
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Agroindustrial Council Points out that the Solution Is Biodiesel
(AgriTotal.com) ... (T)he Argentine Agroindustrial Council (CAA) through its associated entities, proposes that beyond the current mandatory cut of 5% for SMEs , mixing companies can use biodiesel up to a maximum of 15%, through a market of free supply and demand. "The CAA
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
DA to Divert 60% of All DXB Waste from Landfills by Mid-2023
(Dubai Airports) Dubai Airports is marking the World Environment Day by kicking off a new waste management initiative that will play an integral role delivering on its commitment to keep 60% of all waste from Dubai International (DXB) from entering
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Caution the Keyword as Govt Takes on Biofuels
by Isaac Mufumba (Monitor) The Energy ministry spokesperson, Mr Solomon Muyita, told Saturday Monitor that plans to release the guidelines—which will operationalise the Biofuel Act of 2018—are in the latter stages. The government is set to introduce a raft of regulations
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Hawaii’s First Mobile Biodiesel Fueling Station Opens on Maui
(Star Advertiser) The first of six mobile biodiesel fueling stations in Hawaii opened on Maui Friday, making the renewable fuel more accessible to customers. The fueling station, located at Maalaea Small Boat Harbor, was installed and will be operated by Pacific Biodiesel,
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Algae Could Help Fuel the Future. But It's Not Easy Being 'Green'
by Melina Walling (Arizona Republic/AZ Central) ... Scientists in Arizona have been cultivating algae for several years, but this time, ASU researchers are working on a project with the city of Mesa in hopes of turning wastewater byproducts into fuel and
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
A Bright Outlook for Biodiesel
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Even with the growth of renewable diesel, the outlook for biodiesel is bright. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Clean Fuels Alliance America Director of Outreach and Development Tom Verry benefits of biodiesel and opportunities for
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Compass Datacenters Announces New Biodiesel Partnership
(Compass Datacenters/PR Newswire) Initiative with Foster Fuels Is a Data Center Industry First -- Compass Datacenters has announced a new partnership with Foster Fuels, making Compass the first data center provider to use Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil-based biodiesel (HVO) to fuel its
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Volvo CE India Showcases Biodiesel Blends for Construction Equipment Range
(Express Mobility) Unblended biodiesel (B100) is 100 percent Biodiesel and is manufactured from various feed stocks including soyabean oil, used cooking oil, animal tallow and plant seeds in India. Volvo CE India has announced that its customers across the country will have
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Cartagena Authorizes the Installation of Two New Biofuel Units in the Escombreras Industrial Complex
(Europa Press (Google Translation)) The Department of Urban Planning of the Cartagena City Council has authorized the installation of new units in Repsol, within the C-46 project, for an amount of 3,465,940 euros for the production of biofuels, according to
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Growing Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry Requires a Diverse Set of Feedstocks
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses industry growth and the diverse set of feedstocks ready to meet those opportunities. For
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Waste-to-Fuels Demo Plant, Research Facility Opens in Vienna
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A demonstration facility has opened in Vienna, Austria, at the site of a waste-incineration plant where syngas from wood waste, sewage sludge and paper-industry residues is cleaned and, using a gas-to-liquid process such as Fischer-Tropsch,
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa DOT Achieves Near-Zero Emissions with 100% Biodiesel Trucks
(Iowa Department of Transportation/Work Truck) The Iowa DOT committed to a lower carbon footprint through the use of B-100 in its snowplow truck fleet. -- This past winter, the Des Moines, Iowa, area got pummeled with over two feet of snow. While most
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Sany Bharat Launches 22 Products at EXCON: Sany Has Worked with Various Engine Manufacturers on Biodiesel and Declares that Its Machines Are Capable of B5 Biodiesel.
(Express Mobility) ... The new products launched include cranes, piling rigs, excavators, ripper arms, pile breakers, drill attachments, motor graders, mining trucks, milling machines, forklifts, and reach stackers amongst others. ... He (Deepak Garg, Managing Director of Sany and South Asia) said
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Booster Raises Funding to Expand Mobile Refueling Platform and Speed up Transition to Low-Carbon Fuels
(Booster/NGV Journal) Booster, mobile energy delivery platform, announced it has raised more than $125 million in Series D funding led by Rose Park Advisors with participation from new investors Chaac Ventures, Equinor Ventures, Mitsubishi Corporation and Thayer Ventures. Renewable Energy Group
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
GE Shipping Conducts Trials with Biofuel
(Indian Chemical News/Great Eastern Shipping Company) The sustainable biofuels can be used as a marine 'drop-in fuel' to help reduce carbon emissions in shipping. -- The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited with support from the Director General of shipping, India &
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
E3i to Construct an E3i BioRefinery in Egypt
(Energy3 International) The Minister of Environment discusses with one American company the implementation of a project to convert waste to biofuel in Fayoum Governorate. Dr. Yasmine Fouad, Minister of Environment met with representatives of Energy3i, American company to discuss the possibility of
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Enters Strategic Partnership with CFN and Pacific Pride to Expand Distribution of Cleaner Fuels
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI), a global producer and supplier of bio-based diesel, has entered into strategic collaboration agreements with CFN and Pacific Pride, two of North America’s largest cardlock fueling networks, to provide cleaner
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Survey Says Biofuels Indispensable for Security: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to UFOP’s Biofuels Survey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The war in Ukraine affects important agricultural markets and restrictions on legal requirements for the production of biodiesel and bioethanol lead to an increase in imports of protein animal feeds and thus to an increase
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
New Study Shows Biodiesel Benefits at the Local Level
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Clean Fuels Alliance America has just released the latest results of a groundbreaking study on the air quality benefits of biodiesel, particularly in the context of underserved Environmental Justice communities. The latest study from Trinity Consultants, conducted on 15
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
New Ethanol Law Could Spark Regional Trend, Biofuels Exec Says
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new state law that requires most of Iowa’s fuel stations to sell a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol will rapidly expand the fuel’s availability, but the law’s long-term effects might be more potent, according
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Accelerating the Shift to Destination Net Zero
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... It has also been the focus of industry comments and testimony to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on its proposed rule establishing future heavy-duty engine emission standards. There are roles to play for battery electric vehicles, hydrogen in fuel
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Groups Send Letter to Congress Highlighting Oilheat Industry Policy Priorities
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A number of organizations, including state energy associations and Clean Fuels Alliance America, sent a letter to federal policymakers May 12 highlighting several policy priorities for the heating oil industry. The industry is pursuing goals for
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Conservationists Sue to Stop SoCal Biofuel Refinery Expansion
by Hillel Aron (Courthouse News Service) Biofuels are considered by some to be an important tool in the fight against climate change. But it has a growing number of detractors, including those within the environmental justice movement. -- Three environmental nonprofits
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Progress with Biogas, SAF Projects
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. released first quarter 2022 financial results on May 12, confirming that the company’s corn ethanol plant in Keyes, California, is operating at near capacity and discussing progress with the company’s biogas, renewable diesel,
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy Call for Ideas: Response from Coryton
(Coryton) ... Consequently, Coryton firmly believes that we need to move away from the focusing on the tailpipe emissions as this effectively 1) ignores the upstream carbon emissions associated with the manufacture of battery packs, the production of hydrogen and the
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Hyundai Oilbank to Build Biodiesel Plant in S. Korea in 2023
(The Korea Bizwire) South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank Co. said Wednesday it will build a 130,000-ton biodiesel plant in the country’s southwest next year as it pushes for white biotechnology business. White biotechnology refers to using non-polluting renewable resources, like plants, molds
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolloré Logistics Decarbonises Its Road Solutions with Its New Biofuel Truck
(American Journal of Transportation) On 1 April 2022, Bolloré Logistics put into operation a new shuttle that uses B100 biofuel. This end-to- end solution, designed for all pre and post air shipments, functions 6 days a week ensuring a rotation
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
State Urged to Review Methyl Ester Plan
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) The Thai Biodiesel Producer Association (TBPA) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to further reduce the rate of palm oil-derived methyl ester blended in diesel to avoid a greater impact on the biodiesel
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Contest Encourages Nebraskans to Celebrate Renewable Fuels Month
(Nebraska Ethanol Board/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Nebraska high school students took on the mission of educating their peers about reducing their energy use and carbon footprint through the Field to Fuel student social media contest. Students were tasked with planning
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
More than Half of US Commercial Trucks Are Powered by Near-Zero Emissions Advanced Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) National Average Now Reaches 53% -- Research shows that for the first time, more than half of all diesel commercial vehicles on the road in the US are advanced diesel technology models. The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) is
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Releases New Study Demonstrating Lower Consumer Costs at the Pump
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher -- Today (May 9, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America released a new study, “ The Offsetting Impact of Expanded Biomass Based Diesel
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Biosolutions for the Bioeconomy: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Novozymes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Things are looking good for Novozymes this year with 10% organic sales growth, two new product launches in the first quarter including HiPhorious – a phytase solution for improved phosphate uptake – in animal nutrition,
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
NREL Senior Research Fellow Honored for International Leadership and Innovation in Energy Chemistry
by Cassandra Sulmeisters (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Senior Research Fellow Bob McCormick was recently recognized with one of the highest honors by the American Chemical Society (ACS): the Henry H. Storch Award in Energy Chemistry for
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
UFOP Rejects Reduction of the Cap for Biofuels from Cultivated Biomass
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants) The GHG Quota Act regulates market balancing -- The Federal Environment Ministry's initiative to reduce the so-called cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass has met with incomprehension. The UFOP rejects the
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Six Important Biofuel Crops for Fuel Production
by Chintu Das (Krishi Jagran) Biofuels and biofuel crops have long been used as a fossil fuel replacement. Biofuel is a low-carbon fuel that is made from biomass rather than the extremely slow geological processes that generate fossil fuels. Biofuel demand
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Cost of Making Biodiesel Soars beyond Affordability – Z Energy
by Jonathan Milne (Newsroom Pro) WATCH THE VIDEOS: Z Energy boss Mike Bennetts acknowledges progress on producing biofuels in New Zealand has slowed almost to a halt, despite their critical role in the transition to low-emissions transport Two challenges are frustrating the
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Bolivian Oil Company Awards Construction of $387.5M Biodiesel Plant to Its Subsidiary
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Bolivia, El Deber reports that despite a series of complaints and observations, Bolivian Fiscal Oilfields (YPFB)’s biodiesel project will start. On Wednesday, the president of YPFB announced the construction of this plant and said that “in
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
RTFA Chief Executive Gaynor Hartnell Talks about Renewable Fuels at Greenfleet
by Gaynor Hartnell (Renewable Transport Fuel Association) Presenters pre-recorded their presentations in advance of today’s (April 28, 2022) Commercial Vehicle event run by Greenfleet UK. In case you missed it, click below to hear Gaynor’s 8 minute presentation on Viable
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 247.38 Billion by 2027 -- Emergen Research
(Emergen Research/EIN Presswire) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption of biofuels are driving the market. -- The Global Liquid biofuels Market report, released by Emegen research, provides the target audience with the key information pertaining
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Presentation of Novel Membrane-Based Technology to Purify Bio-Oils and Biodiesel
(NEXT-ChemX Corporation/Globe Newswire) NEXT-ChemX Corporation’s (OTC: CHMX) Chief Scientist, Dr. Nikolai Kocherginsky and Chemical Engineer, Sumukh Metawala, made a presentation entitled “Membrane-Based Oil & Biodiesel Washing” during the 2022 American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting, held May 1-4 in Atlanta, Georgia. The presentation was
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Scania Commissions Hybrid-Electric Bus for Demonstration Drives
(Scania) Scania Australia has commissioned a locally-built Hybrid-Electric city bus for demonstration duties in a bid to expose its real-world benefits to operators around the country.... The Scania parallel Hybrid-Electric powertrain system comprises a 9.0-litre 5-cylinder Euro 6 compliant diesel engine
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) Continue to Support Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years. And, as diesel fleets are looking to do even more to lower their carbon footprint, they’re looking at B20 and beyond. In
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Cover Crop, Cash Crop: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to CoverCress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC this spring, Mike DeCamp, CEO of CoverCress shared this emerging seed technology slide guide all about a novel winter oilseed crop that enables Midwest farmers to grow three crops in two seasons! With
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Energy Group Presents First Annual Customer Awards
(Renewable Energy Group) Renewable Energy Group (REG) (NASDAQ: REGI) presented their first ever customer awards last week at a private reception held following the Company’s launch of their new EnDura Fuels™ product line. These awards were developed by REG as a
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Japan’s Mol, Trafigura Eye Biodiesel Bunker Supply
by Maiko Nakashima (Argus Media) Japanese shipping firm Mitsui OSK Line (Mol) and trading firm Trafigura will explore establishing a regular biodiesel supply as a marine fuel for chemical tankers. Mol, Mol's wholly-owned subsidiary Mol Chemical Tankers (Molct), Trafigura and Trafigura's bunker
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
World Energy Awarded $2 Million Grant from the California Energy Commission for Clean Energy Project at Paramount Facility
(World Energy/PR Newswire) Project Increases Availability of Low-Carbon Fuel Solutions While Improving Local Air Quality -- World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, today announced that the California Energy Commission (CEC) awarded the company a $2 million grant for its Blending Terminal Project in Paramount,
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari Urges Auto Manufacturers to Diversify Towards Green Hydrogen, Other Biofuel
(News 18) Nitin Gadkari on Friday said his dream as Transport Minister is diversification of the automobile industry towards ethanol, methanol, green hydrogen and others. -- Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said his dream
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Offo to Postpone End of Biofuel Subsidy
(Bangkok Post) The Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) expects to delay a plan to end the biofuel subsidy for two years to give sugar cane, cassava and palm famers more time to manage their output. The government has spent part of the
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
GS Caltex, Posco International Team up for Biofuel Push
by Lee Ji-yoon (Korea Herald) South Korean refiner GS Caltex said Sunday it has teamed up with Posco International, the trading unit of steel giant Posco, to make a big push into the burgeoning biofuel market amid growing calls for emissions
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Pilot Fears Rail Crisis Will Cut US DEF, Biofuel Supply
by Abby Caplan (Argus Media) Refined products retailer Pilot Travel Centers fears a move to cut rail traffic by western US railroad Union Pacific (UP) will drive a shortage of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and ethanol in the US. UP this month
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Ubrabio Celebrates the Resumption of Biodiesel Blending and Requests Intermediate Targets for B15
(Ubrabio (Google Translation)) The Brazilian Union of Biodiesel and Biokerosene (Ubrabio) received with optimism the statement by the Minister of Mines and Energy (MME), Bento Albuquerque, who stated, on a recent trip to India, that Brazil will resume the trajectory
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany Plans to 'Further Reduce' Use of Crop-Biofuels
by Sophie Barthel (Argus Media) Germany plans to further reduce the use of biofuels produced from food and feed crops because of rising food costs and waning supply of agricultural products caused by disruption of exports from main suppliers Ukraine and
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Preem Signs SEK 3 Billion Loan Agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation
(Preem) As part of the strategy to switch to large-scale renewable fuel production, Preem will sign a SEK 3 billion loan agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is covered by the Swedish National Debt Office's program for green
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
SCB Group Voted Best Commodity, Energy Broker for 3rd Consecutive Year
(SCB Group/Biobased Diesel Daily)SCB Group, a world-leading, low carbon commodity company, announced April 19 that for the third consecutive year it was voted the Best Overall Commodity Broker and Best Overall Energy Broker in the 2022 Energy Risk Awards by
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
$2000 Grant Open for Student Scientists Sponsored by the Clean Fuels Alliance Foundation DEADLINE: June 30, 2022
(Clean Fuels Foundation) Beth Calabotta Sustainable Education Grant Now Accepting Applications. Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000 award. -- Student scientists can quality for up to a $2000 award through the Beth Calabotta Sustainability Education Grant. The Clean
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Straddling 2 Worlds: Energy Abundance and the Clean-Energy Future
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Today we are living in two worlds. One is of energy abundance brought to us by fossil fuels. The other is a world that envisions zero carbon and a clean-energy future. Where
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Toyota Tsusho Performs First Trial in Japan to Supply Biodiesel Fuel to Ships at the Port of Nagoya
(Biofuels Central) Toyota Tsusho performs first trial in Japan to supply biodiesel fuel to ships at the port of Nagoya. Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) announced that Toyotsu Energy Corporation (“Toyotsu Energy”) performed a trial with a tugboat*1 operated by Sanyo Kaiji Co.,
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
CFAA’s Race to Reduce Emissions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Fuels Alliance America
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In line with today’s top story of sustainable aviation fuel, this slide guide from Clean Fuels Alliance America (formerly known as National Biodiesel Board) is one you won’t want to miss! From current biodiesel and
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Ozarks Oil and Gas Companies Receive Thousands from Missouri to Increase Biofuel Production
by Zachary Dodge (KY3) ... The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority gave out more than $2 million in grants to 19 companies that sell fuel in Missouri. ... Here’s a full list of all of the companies that received funding
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Awards $1.6 Million Biofuel Infrastructure Grant to Royal Farms to Expand Access to Higher-Blend Renewable Fuels for People in Rural Delaware and Maryland
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding Will Add 40 million Gallons of Biofuels to the Market Annually -- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding a $1.6 million biofuel infrastructure grant
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
TRUCK—a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
[caption id="attachment_70936" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hybrid diesel truck delivering renewable fuel blends.[/caption] It will be a long time before HEAVY duty vehicles can be battery-operated. A TRUCK WOULD lose CARGO capacity and RANGE. So, sustainable, renewable FUELS like a biodiesel BLEND or
April 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Cleaning Up In California
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the lower Central Valley, Calgren Renewable Fuels makes three biofuels—ethanol, biodiesel and renewable natural gas—and the latter operation just keeps growing. -- As out-of-state ethanol producers strive for lower carbon intensity scores to
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Canola Oil Pathways Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Public Comment DEADLINE: May 18, 2022
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) pathways for certain biofuels that are produced from canola/rapeseed oil and is providing an opportunity for comment on the Agency’s lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG)
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Traders Pocket 100% Raises in Booming Corner of Fuel Markets
byKim Chipman and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Few U.S. traders know how to source renewable fuel ingredients; Net-zero emissions goals by 2050 are driving biofuel demand -- In the hottest U.S. labor market in decades, the hottest job of them all
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Industry Tackles COVID-19, War Challenges
by Susan Reidy (WorldGrain.com) Just as the global biofuels industry was regaining ground from a severe drop in production caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now facing new struggles with rising feedstock prices caused in part by Russia’s invasion of
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
NYK and Sanyo Kaiji Start Japan's First Ship-to-Ship Biofuel Supply Trial for Tugboats
(NYK Line) Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter, NYK) and its affiliate Sanyo Kaiji Kabushiki Kaisha (hereinafter, Sanyo Kaiji) have started a continuous three-month test navigation using biodiesel (hereinafter biofuel) supplied by Toyotsu Energy Corporation in tugboats operated by Sanyo Kaiji.
April 20, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Announces Efforts to Boost Homegrown Biofuels
(U.S. Department of Agriculture/Ethanol Producer Magazine) On April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the USDA is taking to implement President Biden’s plan to enable energy independence by boosting homegrown biofuels. “President Biden understands that by expanding our ability to meet our energy
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Bricks and Biofuels: Cannabis Can Grow South Africa
by Paul Michael Keichel (Mail & Guardian) We are finally gathering momentum towards a regulated cannabis industry in South Africa. But much of the narrative tunnel-visions on the so-called recreational or medicinal markets. Decades of prohibition has had us forget that,
April 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Podcast: Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Are Not the Same
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Managing for Profit, Scott Fenwick, technical director with Clean Fuels Alliance America, discusses the differences and similarities between biodiesel and renewable diesel, the benefits they bring farmers, and what’s on
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
What’s Next for E15 after Biden’s Announcement?
by Jacqui Fatka (Farm Progress) ... It is hard to predict the demand picture under the expanded E15 scenario, but lower estimates of a continued status quo indicate at least 300 million gallons of additional ethanol could be used by
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe Biodiesel Market to Be Driven by the Implementation of Favourable Governmental Policies in the Forecast Period of 2022-2027
(Daily Research Sheets/Expert Market Research) The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Europe Biodiesel Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027’, gives an in-depth analysis of the Europe biodiesel market, assessing the market based on its segments like feedstocks, types, technologies,
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
LIGHT–a 5-letter word for EARTH MONTH.
[caption id="attachment_156679" align="alignleft" width="300"] Illustration from U.S. Department of Energy and Gevo[/caption] LIGHT-duty vehicles USING liquid FUELS will be around for a long time. Shouldn’t they be powered by the greenest, cleanest FUELS we can possibly make? FUELS with much LOWER
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Pacific International Lines Trials Marine Biofuel
(Pacific International Lines/Biobased Diesel Daily) As part of ongoing efforts to achieve its decarbonization objectives, Pacific International Lines shared that it is conducting a trial use of marine biofuel on its container vessel Kota Megah when it called at the port
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Pacific Biodiesel, Mana‘o Radio Present Live Concert Event to Benefit Ukraine
(Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) Hawaii’s renewable energy pioneers and founders of Pacific Biodiesel, Bob and Kelly King, announced April 6 that Pacific Biodiesel along with Mana‘o Radio 91.7FM KMNO will present “A Concert for Ukraine in the Maui Sunflowers.” This
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Testimony of the Diesel Technology Forum before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 12, 2022
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Reducing Emissions should be more than just Setting New Engine Standards, but also Implementing More Immediate Term Solutions Like Use Of Renewable Fuels And Accelerating The Turnover Of The Legacy Fleet The most substantial opportunities to
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Banana Problem: A New Report from Fuels Institute Tackles the Complex Defossilization of Medium to Heavy Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what you’re hauling. It’s the banana problem. Taking 20+ days to sail from Jamaica to Florida is a great example of
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMS) Continue to Support Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Equipment manufacturers and fleets have been strong supporters of biodiesel over the past thirty years. And, as diesel fleets are looking to do even more to lower their carbon footprint, they’re looking at B20 and
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Ocean Network Express Marine Biofuel Trial, CMA CGM, REG, Bunker Holding, Safe Bulkers, VARO, Unifeeder in Biofuels Bunkering Bonanza
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... In today’s Digest, all the details on the ONE marine biofuel trials, 4 other big biofuel bunkering activities going on with companies like CMA CGM, Renewable Energy Group, Bunker Holding Group, Safe Bulkers,
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
OOMCO, Wakud Ink Pact to Introduce Biodiesel in Oman
(ZAWYA/Oman Daily Observer) Wakud operates a Biodiesel plant in Khazaen Economic City -- Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and Wakud International LLC (Wakud) have signed an agreement to introduce Biodiesel blends to the Sultanate of Oman. The two companies will explore
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
CEO of Biofuel Authority Held in Jaipur, over Rs 4 Crore Seized in Cash
(Times of India) The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) on Thursday arrested the chief executive officer (CE0) cum project director of Biofuel Authority and a contract worker under him from Yojana Bhawan for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. ... “It was alleged that he was demanding Rs
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested more than $2 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy Crisis Arouses Interest in Opening the Toreno Biodiesel Plant
(Cadenser (Google Translation))The energy crisis arouses interest in opening the frustrated Toreno biodiesel plant. It has been the mayor, Laureano González, who has confirmed on Radio Bierzo the plans of the company, belonging to an American investor who did not manage
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
NORDEN Launches Carbon-Neutral Freight Transport
(NORDEN) NORDEN has launched a 100% carbon-neutral biofuel sailing option for customers looking to decarbonise their supply chains. The biofuel sailing is the first in a range of green freight products to be rolled out to customers this year as part
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives the Future of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), “green” marine fuels and higher blends of biodiesel in home heating in the eastern U.S. Here are
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Fast Becoming the Preferred Ones, Know How and Why
(News On Air) Alternative fuels are non-conventional and advanced fuels, which can be used in place of existing fossil fuels like petroleum products, coal, natural gas and others. They are preferred across the globe over conventional fuels because of their
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Organic Waste Into Energy – How Does Second Generation Biofuels Work?
(Emegen Research) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption are driving the demand of the market. -- Advancing research and development for the production of cost-effective second generation biofuels is augmenting the demand for the
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Vermont House Passes Clean Heat Standard bill
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Vermont House of Representatives on March 16 voted 96 to 44 in favor of a bill that aims to implement a Clean Heat Standard to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state's thermal sector.
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
A Word about Diesel Fuel Prices: HIGH -- Reducing the Impact of Higher Diesel Fuel Prices Is Possible
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Also using more biodiesel fuels can help offset the higher costs of petroleum diesel. Biodiesel fuels (B20) were running about 20 cents less per gallon than petroleum diesel, according to the latest information from the U.S.
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Protecting Land-based Diesel Assets in a Greener World
by Pierre Poitras (Conidia Bioscience/Biofuels Digest) ... how the increased percentage of biofuels can raise the cost of fuel as well as leave it susceptible to microbes. The analysis is based on the white paper Protecting equipment from microbial contamination
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Sector Pushes for Better Investment and Support to Boost National Fuel Security
by Erin Somerville (ABC Goulburn Murray) A biodiesel producer says Australia is overlooking a product that could help with fuel security; Private companies have started shifting to biodiesel partly for fuel security reasons, rather than wait for government incentives; Biofuel
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Shipping Eyes Biofuels on Route to Decarbonisation, Shares Infineum Expert
by Rob Ashton (Manifold Times) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping under its pollution prevention treaty (MARPOL). Rob Ashton, Infineum Marine Fuel Additive Market Manager, explores the actions IMO has taken, the
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
REG Unveils EnDura Branded Fuels Suite in Bid to Shake-up Heavy-Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, Renewable Energy Group introduced its EnDura Fuels line of renewable fuels solutions. This branded product launch supports Renewable Energy Group’s ongoing efforts to help the transport industry meet its sustainability and business growth objectives,
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Ontario Launches Forest Biomass Action Plan
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Ontario government on March 28 finalized its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which promotes economic opportunities for using forest biomass in new diverse ways, including low-carbon consumer products and renewable energy. A draft action plan was released
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonisation Drive: Japan Businesses Eye Biofuels
(Asia News Network/Phnom Penh Post) Efforts to reuse cooking oil and food waste as biofuel are spreading among Japan’s restaurant chains and food manufacturers. In addition to being an effective way to recycle cooking waste, such efforts are gaining attention as
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Palm Oil for Biodiesel in the Amazon: Sustainable Fuel or Deforestation Risk?
Monica Prestes (Dialogo Chino) A planned biorefinery will require the cultivation of 120,000 hectares of oil palm, increasing the area planted in Brazil by 60%. An all too familiar debate is underway -- Oil palm, known as dendezeiro in Brazil, can produce up
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Mundo UFG Presents Series of Interviews on Solutions to Climate Change: This Episode Focuses on Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel
(RTVEFone Foundation/Federal University of Goiás) Mundo UFG, programming on the campus-based TV UFG at the Federal University of Goiás, highlighted renewable fuels in four of its hour-long segments recently. This episode focuses on biodiesel and related research and business topics. As
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
The Rise of Renewable Diesel & Biodiesel
by Nicolas Bulver (Renewable Energy Group/Union Pacific Track Record) What is causing the increased demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel and what is the impact on supply chains? Can waste products become fuel? The answer is yes if you’re talking about
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Control and Clean Air Progress: Apples to Oranges Comparisons Are Barriers to Progress
(Diesel Technology Forum) While emerging technologies scale up, the newest generation of advanced diesel technology and renewable biodiesel fuels need to be embraced and take on more of a role now in cutting emissions -- Ask 10 people the fastest way
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers Oppose Suspension of Biofuels Act
by Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star) The Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines (EPAP) is opposing a proposal to suspend the Biofuels Act of 2006 and is pushing to raise the blend from 10 to 15 or 20 percent to reduce
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
GS E&C to Modularize World’s Leading Biodiesel Production Technology
(GS E&C) GS E&C will join hands with Denmark's Haldor Topsoe, the world's leading biodiesel production technology company, to modularize Haldor Topsoe’s biodiesel production technology. Following green hydrogen, it plans to expand its modularization business to the biodiesel field, further
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
RNG, Renewable Fuels from Solar, Waste Wood & Carbon: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Third generation tech is what Aemetis calls it – using renewable fuels for carbon capture & sequestration siphons carbon from the atmosphere into crops which are converted into renewable fuels, then the solar energy is
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Perdue AgriBusiness to Invest $59.1 Million to Expand in the City of Chesapeake
(Governor of Virginia) Leading agriculture products company to increase production capacity, modernize soybean extraction facility -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Perdue AgriBusiness, a leading U.S. agriculture products and services company, will invest $59.1 million to expand its operation in the City of
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EIA Projects U.S. Renewable Diesel Supply to Surpass Biodiesel in AEO2022
by Estella Shi, Will Sommer, Andrew Smiddy (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In our Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, we project that renewable diesel supply (domestic production and net imports) will exceed biodiesel supply in the near
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 126.45 Bn by 2030
(Precedence Research/Intrado/Globe Neswire) According to Precedence Research, the global liquid biofuels market is predicted to surpass around US$ 126.45 billion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period 2021 to 2030. -- The liquid biofuels market size was
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Celebrating Innovations in Farming on National Ag Day
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... America’s farmers are also meeting the challenge of climate change by both producing and using soy-based renewable biodiesel fuels in their machines and equipment. Last year the US produced about 3 billion gallons of renewable biodiesel
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
House Bill Bans Russian Oil, Increases Access to US Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn.; Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Cheri Bustos, D-Ill.; and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on March 21 introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, a bill that aims to expand access to biofuels and ban
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance America Continues Work Decarbonizing Home Heating Oil with Bioheat® Fuel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biobased Diesel Daily) For nearly three decades, the National Biodiesel Board has worked tirelessly and passionately with notable petroleum organizations such as the National Oilheat Research Alliance, National Energy Fuels Institute, Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers, Energy Marketers
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Soybean Award Winners Hold Strong Ties to Success of Biobased Diesel Industry
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The American Soybean Association recognized several individuals this month at an awards ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana, during the Commodity Classic. Three of them—John Gordley, Bob Worth and Nancy Johnson—have been, or continue to
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
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