by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) ... Last spring, the U.S. Treasury Department released guidance for the 40B Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Tax Credit, which included the creation of the USDA Climate Smart Agriculture Pilot Program. The program enabled corn farmers practicing
BioRefineries/Renewable Fuel Production
Back TO HOMEFueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society GEAPS) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
EPA Cellulosic Proposal Gets Pushback
by Toddd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Proposal to Waive Cellulosic RFS Volumes Sees Pushback From Biofuels Groups -- Although a new proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reduce cellulosic biofuels levels in the Renewable Fuel Standard is on hold
January 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuel Executes Agreement with Hexas Biomass
(Comstock) Combines Pioneering Bioleum Refining Process with High Yield Energy Crops to Create Perpetual “Drop-In Permian Basins” with the Capacity for Domestic Energy Dominance -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) today announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”), a leader in advanced
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs to Float Tender for Supply of 110 Crore Litres of Ethanol Exclusively for FCI Rice
by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line) Last week, the government lowered the issue price of rice to be sold to distilleries for making ethanol to ₹22.50/kg, as against the economic cost of ₹39.75/kg, effectively subsidising ₹17.25/kg from public exchequer -- Oil marketing
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
OMCs Achieve Highest Ethanol Blending of 18.2% in December 2024: Govt Data
by Shalini Sharma (PSU Watch) Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) achieved highest-ever ethanol blending in December 2024 at 18.2 percent, government data shows. This is the highest ethanol blending figure recorded till date and is a marked improvement over the 16.1 percent blending
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Biomass Demand for Transport Fuels, Aviation and Shipping up to 2050 and Implications for Biomass Supply to the Chemical Sector
(Renewable Carbon News) Current transport regulations provide a unique long-term horizon for sustainable aviation and shipping fuel through the defined quotas – what does this mean for the chemical sector? -- Following the Green Deal, the EU is leading the way in
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Be8 and Cemvita Establish Memorandum of Understanding for Circular Bioeconomy Partnership in Brazil
(Cemvita/Business Wire) Objective: Develop a new low carbon feedstock from Glycerin, a byproduct of the biodiesel production to strengthen the SAF value chain -- The Brazilian biofuel pioneer, Be8, and the U.S.-based leader in the development of innovative biotech solutions, Cemvita, signed
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners with Norsk e-Fuel to Advance SAF Production and Reduce Aviation Emissions
(Boeing) - Strategic partnership will foster supply of sustainable aviation fuel in the Nordics to help meet global demand; - Boeing investment will support development of one of Europe’s first industrial-scale Power-to-Liquids facility -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become a key project
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Finland Hopes e-Fuels Can Recreate the Nokia Magic
by Charles Szumski and Donagh Cagney (Euractiv) ... Energy company Freija AS has announced plans to build a major e-methane production facility in the Finnish town of Nokia – the original home of the former phone giant. The announcement yesterday is a victory for Finland,
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Portugal to Launch Tenders for Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Sara Ribiero (EurActiv) Portugal's government is moving ahead with tenders for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and has already received expressions of interest from several companies. Energy Minister Maria da Graça Carvalho explained that Portugal has all the conditions
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
GC Successfully Produces Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as the First in Thailand, Reinforcing Its Potential as a Global Leader in Low-Carbon Chemicals.
(GC) PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), a leader in Thailand’s integrated chemical industry, has announced the successful launch of the first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the country, elevating the energy and chemical industries with biochemical innovation. This
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Private Investment and Government Policies Driving Growth in UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry
(International Airport Review) The UK SAF sector is expanding with increasing private investment, supported by government policies like the SAF mandate and planned Revenue Certainty Mechanism. -- A new analysis highlights how private investment and national policies are driving global growth in sustainable aviation
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Ruto Orders Action on Local Ethanol Production to Cut Fuel Imports
by Frankline Oduor (Kenyans.co.ke) President William Ruto has directed the ministries of Agriculture, Energy, and Treasury to immediately begin drafting regulations that will see Kenya start producing fuel products such as ethanol from molasses. Speaking during a tour of the Western Sugar Belt
January 22, 2025 Read Full Article
The Path to Sustainable Aviation: Embracing Feedstock Diversity and Innovation
by Alyssa Norris (Biomass Magazine/Aether Fuels) ... Pressure on the supply chain means more expensive feedstocks can and will incentivize fraud, undermining the integrity of finished fuel product. These challenges highlight that HEFA-based SAF alone cannot meet the industry’s sustainability and
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Congresswoman Scholten Introduces Bipartisan Extension of the Section 48 ITC for Qualified Biogas Properties
(Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI 3rd)) Scholten and Valadao’s Bipartisan Bill Will Unlock America’s Clean Energy Future and Lower American’s Utility Bills -- Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Congressman David Valadao (R-CA) introduced the Agricultural Environmental Stewardship Act of 2025 to extend the
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brightmark RNG Holdings Achieves Landmark First Gas Milestone at 10 Midwest RNG Rrojects
(Chevron) Brightmark Fund Holdings is now one of the leading dairy RNG solution providers in the U.S. as it expands its portfolio with new operational projects in Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Ohio -- Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC announced today that
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Executing a Vision for the Common Good: Vision RNG
by Katie Schroeder (Biomass Magazine) ... Vision RNG focuses on landfill gas projects exclusively, due to the scale and economic efficiency of the process. “We like landfills because of the consistency of the gas and the volume of it,” he says.
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Powerhouse Energy Group - Proposed Collaboration Agreement with Avioxx
(Powerhouse Energy Group) Powerhouse (AIM:PHE), a company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy together with a revenue generating engineering consulting division (Engsolve), is pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to collaborate with Avioxx Ltd (www.avioxx.com) to integrate
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Synpet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for SynPet, a company that has developed a unique thermal conversion process (TCP) to recycle mixed plastic waste, including PVC, into valuable products like circular naphtha, renewable natural gas, electricity,
January 21, 2025 Read Full Article
India's AM Green Partners with DP World to Build Green Fuel Export Projects
(Reuters) India's AM Green has partnered with Dubai-based global port and logistics firm DP World to develop infrastructure to export 1 million ton per annum (MTPA) each of green ammonia and methanol, the Indian company said on Tuesday. The partnership includes building
January 20, 2025 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Plants Shut Down across Iowa
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were
January 18, 2025 Read Full Article
Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set: Green Fuel to Be Offered by ACI Jet, the Lone FBO on the Field
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) ... ACI Jet—the sole aviation services provider at California’s San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP)—will have continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available for customers. The company is no stranger to the renewable fuel, having
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Green Plains Announces 100% of Rights of Way Acquired on ‘Advantage Nebraska’ Carbon Capture Project with Lateral Construction Underway
(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Futuria Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck by Futuria Fuels discusses the company’s efforts to develop renewable propane, a clean alternative fuel. The presentation deck highlights the importance of biopropane as a by-product of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
PV GAS to Pilot Small-Scale Green Hydrogen Production and Supply
(Viet Nam News) PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot project for small-scale green hydrogen production and supply to serve industrial and transportation sectors in the southeast region. -- PetroVietnam Gas Corporation (PV GAS) plans to launch a pilot
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Bills Introduced at Statehouse to Boost Farmer Income, Save Consumers Money
by Eric Pfeiffer (Hoosier Ag Today) Several bills impacting agriculture have been introduced at the Statehouse. A couple of bills Indiana farmers should be closely following along with us here at Hoosier Ag Today are House Bill 1127 from Allen County Representative Dave
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Releases Federal Policy Roadmap to Revitalize Rural America and Unleash American Energy Dominance
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, released a roadmap to revitalize rural America today, identifying specific policy goals and actions the 119th Congress and the incoming Trump administration should take to unleash American energy dominance through the expanded use of
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
CleanJoule Celebrates 2024 Milestones, Accelerating the Domestic Production of Full Performance Biofuel to Meet Massive Aerospace Demand
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, is positioned to advance its market position throughout 2025 following a transformative year that saw the company deliver on a series of significant achievements and corporate milestones. Among the largest moments
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Anew Climate Expands Into German Biomethane Market
(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. -- Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Jupeng Bio
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview of Jupeng Bio, a company specializing in biomass gasification and syngas fermentation to produce sustainable biofuels and other valuable products. The text traces the company’s history from its roots in
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Clean Hydrogen Partnership Call for Proposals 2025 – Open
(Clean Hydrogen Partnership) The Clean Hydrogen Partnership launches its new call for proposals on 15/01/2025, with a budget of € 184.5 million for projects to support the creation of cutting-edge hydrogen technologies. 19 topics available 7 topics – 40M€ funding - Renewable Hydrogen
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Be8 Begins Construction of New Ethanol Plant
(Biofuels International) On 14 August, Be8 announced the start of construction of its new ethanol plant - the first large-scale facility in the state producing biofuel from cereals and the first vital gluten production plant in Brazil. Be8 is a global renewable
January 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Now Available! Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium Capstone Report
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) released the Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium (FCIC) Capstone Report. The report summarizes the FCIC’s goals, research activities, and achievements over the past three years. The U.S. Department of Energy
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Announces Closing of $1.44 Billion DOE Loan Facility for Renewable Fuels and Biomass Energy Facility
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Initial loan proceeds of $782 million expected to be funded this month and balance of proceeds funded through planned construction period; DOE loan guarantee facilitates expansion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel capacity to 300 million gallons per year -- Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) ("Calumet," "we,"
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves R$480 Million for CMAA to Expand Ethanol and Energy Production and Modernize Industrial Units
(National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)) R$220 million in financing from the Climate Fund is earmarked for increasing the production of sugarcane ethanol and energy from biomass; With R$260 million from BNDES Machinery and Services, the Vale do Pontal, Vale
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to RavenSR
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a technical overview of Raven SR, a company focused on using patented technology to convert waste into low-cost, low-carbon fuels. The presentation deck highlights Raven SR’s mission, technology, and commercial readiness. The
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo Announce Completion of SAF Plant
by Fayaz Hussain (SAF Investor) JGC, Revo, SAFFAIRE and Cosmo announce completion of SAF plant news -- JGC Holdings Corporation (JGC), Revo International, SAFFAIRE SKY ENERGY and Cosmo Oil announced that the construction work on the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant has completed and
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Biden Administration Proposes Safety Updates for CO2 Pipelines Public Comment DEADLINE TBD
by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire) The long-awaited rules would require pipeline operators to prepare for potential leaks, after a 2020 rupture sent 45 people to the hospital. The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, a
January 15, 2025 Read Full Article
The Process of Producing Ethanol from Agriculture
by Michelle Miller (Farm Babe/Ag Daily) Ethanol, a renewable biofuel, plays a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (U.S. corn ethanol has 44 percent to 52 percent lower GHG emissions than gasoline, according to the Department of Energy) and decreasing reliance on
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Federal Agencies Publish Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Progress Report Highlighting Biden-Harris Administration's Historic Efforts to Grow America's SAF Industry
(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Underscores Importance of Continued Investment in the Rapidly Growing Biofuels Industry to Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Communities Across America -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, an interagency team led by
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Corn to Chemicals Summit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck details the proceedings of the 2024 Corn to Chemicals Summit, highlighting efforts to increase demand for corn by exploring new uses beyond traditional applications like ethanol, feed, and export. The summit features the
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
The Year of Deploying Dangerously: Bioeconomy Opportunities for 2025
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The cold flowing out of Washington DC in the form of 45Z tax credit guidance is matched only by the heavy Eastern snow. Fires rage in Los Angeles fueled by two wet winters, the US is
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Awards Funds for Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects in Nebraska
(KRVN News) A number of projects in Nebraska have been awarded grants from the USDA under President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. The funds will be invested in biofuels and clean energy projects to lower costs. ... Among the larger awards were $1
January 13, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance on Clean Fuels Production Credit Public Comments DEADLINE April 10, 2025
(U.S. Department of Treasury) Guidance will help lower transportation costs for consumers and make America a leader in decarbonizing aviation industry and heavy transport -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are releasing guidance on
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Naturgy Will Lead a Strategic Alliance to Develop up to 30 Biomethane Plants in Spain
(Naturgy) - Hispania Silva will participate as a partner in this alliance. - The plants, which will be spread throughout Spain, will have the capacity to generate up to 2.5 TWh per year, equivalent to the consumption of 500,000 homes,
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
NXTClean Fuels Receives Oregon Water Permit Approval for $2.5 Billion Clean Fuels Facility
(NXTClean Fuels) All Oregon permits secured as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers prepares federal review -- Today (January 7, 2025), the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) approved NXTClean Fuel’s 401 water permit, confirming that NXTClean’s renewable fuels facility can safely operate
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The ICF View
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a presentation about the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role of ICF, a global consulting firm, in this market. It covers the current state of the SAF market, including the impact
January 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Curbs Exports of Used Cooking Oil, Palm Residue to Help Domestic Users
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries, the government said in a new regulation on Wednesday. The step by the
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
2025 CBE JU Funding Opportunities Announced DEADLINE September 17, 2025
(Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking) CBE JU has published its Annual Work Programme for 2025, including information about the next call for project proposals. €165 million will be dedicated to advancing competitive circular bio-based industries in Europe across 13 topics. €165 million for
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste and Bayer to Collaborate on Developing Novel Vegetable Oils from Regenerative Agriculture Concepts
(Neste) Neste and Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and agriculture, have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at developing a winter canola ecosystem in the U.S, including identifying partners and developing
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste MY Renewable Diesel Introduced to the Italian Market in Collaboration with Fuel Distributor Firmin
(Neste) Neste is partnering with the Italian fuel distributor Firmin to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ available for the first time in Italy to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel (also known as
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
BNDES Approves 1 Billion Reais for Raízen to Produce Second-Generation Ethanol
( Raízen/bnamericas (machine translation)) The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) approved financing totaling R$1 billion for Raízen Energia S/A to build a second-generation Cellulosic Ethanol Unit, E2G, in Andradina (SP), with an installed production capacity of up to 82
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Construction of Green Methanol Facility Starts in Shanghai
(Safety4Sea) Shanghai Huayi Holdings Group announced in a ceremony the construction of a green methanol facility in Shanghai. -- ccording to the company statement, the 100,000-ton annual green methanol project has officially started. The project aims to represent a strong collaboration between
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Estimates of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Capacity at U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026
by Maria Gerveni, Scott Irwin, Todd Hubbs and Steven Ramsey (farmdoc daily) ... However, there is only one feasible pathway at the present time for ramping up SAF production quickly. This is through the conversion of part, or all, of the production
January 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Neste, KPI OceanConnect and Global Energy Collaborate for the First Delivery of Neste MY Renewable Diesel to the Marine Sector in Singapore
(Neste) Neste and KPI OceanConnect, a global provider of marine energy solutions, collaborate on the supply of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector in Singapore in partnership with Global Energy for operational delivery in Singapore waters. This is the first time
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Fake Farmer Steals $8.75M In Green Energy Scam
by Chrtis Bennett (AgWeb) Turning manure into gold, sticky-fingered Ray Brewer pulled off a twisted agriculture heist. Wearing a saccharine grin, Ray Brewer swished fat fingers through a bucket of fertilizer pellets and rattled out the mating call of a con
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: Blythewood High School Turns Cooking Oil into Biodiesel Fuel
by Christy Calcagno (News 19) From cooking oil to biodiesel fuel, students at Blythewood High School are hard are work in the lab. They are creating a replacement for petroleum diesel fuel. “It's great to know about how things are produced. just so you have that
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency Announce $6M to Support Development of Advanced Biofuels
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. leadership in energy and emissions innovation. Funded through the Inflation Reduction
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Rebel Fuels Launches to Transform Waste CO2 into Carbon-Neutral Fuels
(Rebel Fuels/PR Newswire) Rebel Fuels Inc., a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, announced today its launch to address climate change through innovative carbon recycling technology. The company aims to revolutionize the fuel industry by converting waste carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral fuels, offering
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewable Ltd. Files Countervailing (Anti-Subsidy) and Anti-Dumping Duty Complaint to Address Unfairness in the Canadian Renewable Diesel Market
(Tidewater Renewables/CISION) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) has taken decisive action to protect fair competition in the Canadian renewable diesel market by filing a countervailing (anti-subsidy) and anti-dumping duty complaint (the "Complaint") with the Canada Border Services Agency
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo and Sustainable Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck showcases Gevo’s strategy for producing sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights Gevo’s commitment to a low-carbon business system, encompassing multiple aspects. The first section focuses on Gevo’s expanding footprint, showcasing their
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Walla Walla Moves Forward with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility
by Dan Thesman (Elkhorn Media Group) The Port of Walla Walla Commissioners voted unanimously last Tuesday to authorize Executive Director Pat Reay to execute contracts with both the Washington State Department of Commerce and SkyNRG. The contracts are to accept a $1.5
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Back to Our Roots: This Year the Ethanol Industry Will Celebrate the 20-Year Anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This year the ethanol industry will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, the most transformative and influential public policy in our industry’s long and storied history. But we’ll do more
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Announces $6.9 Million in Projects to Support Effective Community Waste-to-Energy Strategies for Local Transportation Needs
(U.S. Department of Energy) Nine projects will help sustainably manage and recover potential clean energy sources from local community waste streams. -- The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced $6.9 million in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management
January 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Japanese Media Team Visits US to Learn about Ethanol Value Chain
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) welcomed reporters from Japan’s key nationwide news groups to visit with and interview ethanol stakeholders to gain perspective on the future of Japan’s ethanol market. This team arrived (in December 2024) shortly after Japan’s
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
SK Energy Takes Flight with First European Export of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(SK Innovation News) First Korean refiner to export SAF to Europe, completing global value chain just four months after commercial production; Positioned to lead in the European market following January’s mandatory SAF adoption, with plans for continued expansion domestically and internationally SK Energy
January 07, 2025 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 nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Moeve Supplied 18,000 Tons of SAF in 2024 with Its Alliances to Decarbonize Air Transport
(Moeve) The firm plans to develop new energy alternatives, such as renewable hydrogen and electrification for airline ground fleets. -- Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) in 2024 as part of the company's various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonisation of
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels Executes License Agreement with Gresham's Eastern, LTD
(Comstock Fuels) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation (“Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham’s Eastern (Pvt) Ltd (“Gresham’s”),
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Transforming Industrial CO2 Waste into Valuable Feedstock
(SINTEF) A EU-funded project will promote CO2 capture and improve economic sustainability by converting waste CO2 to value added products. -- Converting industrial CO2 waste streams into feedstock in an economical and energy-efficient manner is essential for sectors to meet EU climate targets and boost
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Replicating Success: ClonBio Group Ltd. Is Taking Its Biorefinery Build-out Strategies Proven in Tolna County, Hungary, and Applying Them in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... The European Union’s largest ethanol producer acquired a former Valero corn ethanol production facility in Jefferson in 2022 and has already made progress in reshaping the 100-year-old site through more than $450 million in
January 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Budget-Friendly Biodiesel Production in Africa
by Simran Jeet (NewsBytes) Homemade biodiesel production is booming across Africa as a cheap, sustainable, and eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels. This article provides a detailed guide on how to produce biodiesel at home using cost-effective methods and readily available resources. Given the
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
CHAR Technologies Announces $2.5M from the Government of Québec for Saint-Félicien Biocarbon and Green Hydrogen Project
(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies (“CHAR Tech” or the “Company”) (TSXV:YES), a leader in sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec, through the Programme Innovation Bois, has announced the approval of $2.5M to CHAR Tech to support the advancement
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Greener Flights Ahead for UK Aviation
(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP) The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. -- flights departing the UK will use greener fuels from today; 10% of all
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Chinese Firm to Supply Green Hydrogen Systems for ACME Oman Project
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) Under its contract with ACME Oman, SLG has committed to providing multiple sets of green electricity hydrogen production systems, with delivery slated for completion before the end of 2025 -- Shuangliang Hydrogen, a subsidiary of the
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil MME Announces the Selection F 12 Projects for the Creation of Hydrogen Hubs
(Brazil Energy Insight) The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced the selection of 12 low-carbon hydrogen hub projects for the decarbonization of Brazilian industry. The projects chosen in the public call notice were presented by the following companies: CSN Group,
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Farmer Hauling Grain with ClearFlame
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) An eastern Iowa farmer is using ClearFlame technology to haul grain to his local ethanol plant. Lance Lillibridge grows corn and soybeans in Benton County and says he’s driving an International semi-truck with a Cummins engine
January 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Bihar: Nine Ethanol Plants Expected to Set up in State
(ChiniMandi) In Bihar, a large number of factories are being set up, creating numerous employment opportunities across the state. By 2026, nine new ethanol plants are expected to be established, which will help boost ethanol production in the state. These new
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gidara Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is a presentation for Langerak-Gidara Energy, a company advocating for the use of High-Temperature Winkler (HTW®) gasification technology to create sustainable fuels and chemicals. The presentation deck highlights the global urgency to achieve
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper
(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels Executes License Agreement with Gresham's Eastern Ltd
(Comstock) Bringing Renewable Fuel Production to Pakistan with Sustainable Biomass Refining Solutions -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) ("Comstock” and the "Company”) today announced the execution of a binding agreement between Comstock Fuels Corporation ("Comstock Fuels”) and Gresham's Eastern (Pvt) Ltd ("Gresham's”), a
January 02, 2025 Read Full Article
A Project Was Presented to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Wind Energy
(Infobae (Google Translation) The proposal was announced in the Senate of the Nation. The Eco-Refineries of the South (ERS) project will be carried out in the province of Chubut and seeks to transform the aeronautical industry -- The announcement of the development
January 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Design Study Continues for Tk'emlups Biofuel Refinery Expected to Cost Morth of $1B
by Kristen Holliday (Castanet) While price estimates are still being refined, a large-scale fuel plant proposed for the Tk’emlups reserve could cost more than $1 billion. Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp. is partnering with Tk’emlups te Secwepemc and Sc.wenwen Economic Development Corporation on
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Modi Naturals Expands Ethanol Production Capacity With Rs 100 Crore Investment
(Modi Naturals/The CSR Universe) Modi Biotech Private Limited (MBPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Modi Naturals Limited, is accelerating its growth trajectory with a significant expansion of its production capacity. To achieve this, the company is investing in cutting-edge infrastructure and innovative
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Norsk e-Fuel Secures Promising Site in Imatra, Finland, for Future Expansion
(Norsk e-Fuel) Norsk e-Fuel has secured a greenfield site in Imatra, Finland, as part of its strategic project pipeline. With sufficient space to build an 80,000-ton e-Fuel plant and potential for further expansion, this site represents a significant step in the
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste among the Global Sustainability Leaders in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
(Neste) Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, has been selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the 18th consecutive year. This achievement underscores Neste's continual commitment to sustainability and its position as a
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Moeve and Air Nostrum, Pioneers in the Use of Sustainable Fuel (SAF) at Melilla Airport
(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,
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HVO vs. Electric: Why a German District Switched to Biofuels Instead of Buying New Electric Buses
(GoodFuels) Citing the high cost of electric buses, Northwest Mecklenburg, a district in Germany, has decided to make its existing public transport fleet more sustainable by switching to HVO100 biofuel instead of investing in new electric buses. -- This pragmatic choice was
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HIF Global And ANCAP Sign Agreement to Accelerate E-Fuels Deployment in Uruguay
(MENAFN/EIN Presswire) Implementation Agreement defines terms and conditions for the supply of biogenic carbon dioxide to HIF's future e-Fuel facility in Paysandú, Uruguay. -- HIF Global, the world's leading e-Fuels company, and Alcoholes del Uruguay (“ALUR”), company of the state-owned ANCAP group,
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Feeding High Pressure Reactors
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a compelling argument for the Jen-Zero technology, which Jenike, a company specializing in bulk solids handling, has developed to solve the critical challenge of reliably feeding biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW)
December 31, 2024 Read Full Article
BRPL Launches E-20 Ethanol Blend in Assam
(HUB Network) Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Future of Scottish Oil Refinery Linked to Biofuels Investment
by Simeon Kerr (Financial Times/MSN) A blueprint aiming to secure the future of Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery which is due to close next year, is set to turn the facility into a biofuels manufacturing hub for processing trees, crops and
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Deputy CM Pawan Orders Probe Into ‘Hazardous’ Effluent Discharge by Universal Biofuels
by Sri Krishna Kumara (Deccan Chronicle) Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Sunday directed the Pollution Control Board (PCB) to conduct inspections at Universal Biofuels in Vakalapudi industrial area in Kakinada district following allegations of hazardous industrial effluent discharge there. Complaints are
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SEDL Joins Forces with Jakson Green on India’s First 4G Ethanol Plant
(PNN/ChiniMandi) Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) announced its partnership with Jakson Green on India’s first 4G ethanol plant. This pioneering project, located at NTPC Green, utilizes LanzaTech’s innovative gas fermentation technology to convert captured carbon dioxide and green hydrogen into sustainable biofuel. “SEDL
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
More than USD 100 Million Investment Planned for Green Hydrogen Production in Villa Hayes
(Paraguay Ministry of Information and Communication Technologies (Google Translation)) The company ADA Green Hydrogen Holdings BV plans an investment of more than USD 100 million for the construction of a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in the town of Villa
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
John Cockerill, Johnson Matthey to Work on ETFuels’ e-Methanol Project in Texas
by Aida Čučuk (Offshore Energy) Green energy company ETFuels has selected technology companies John Cockerill and Johnson Matthey as strategic partners for its 120,000-ton-per-year e-methanol project in Texas, U.S. John Cockerill will provide 210 MW of its pressurized alkaline electrolyzer units, along with
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to SunGas Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a business proposal for the development and deployment of SunGas’ S1000 technology, a gasification system designed to produce green fuels, primarily methanol, from sustainably managed forest thinnings. The presentation deck emphasizes the
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Elyse Energy Secures 120 Million Euros to Accelerate eSAF, eMethanol Project Development
(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Montana Renewables Receives Approval of Excise Tax Registration
(Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC announced today that it has received approval of its Excise Tax Registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is the first step toward allowing the business to claim clean fuel Production Tax Credits (PTC) for existing
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
CleanJoule Announces SpaceSAF, a Superior, Drop-In Replacement for Rocket Propellant 1, to Enable Sustainable Space Missions
(CleanJoule/Business Wire) With over four percent improved energy density, SpaceSAF enables increases to payload and distance based on mission profile -- CleanJoule, the full performance sustainable aviation fuel company, today announced SpaceSAF™, its newest product that is a drop-in replacement for super
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Diamond Green Diesel Receives Approval of 45Z Registration from IRS
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Dec. 10 that its 50/50 joint venture Diamond Green Diesel received approval of its excise-tax registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is one of the requirements for a taxpayer to be eligible
December 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities
(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
OCED Announces $1.3 Billion in New Funding to Bolster Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Technologies DEADLINE March 1, 2025
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) today opened applications for up to $1.3 billion in funding to catalyze investments in transformative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies. The U.S. Department of
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
ABEPL Develops Comprehensive Bamboo Sourcing and Processing for Ethanol Production in Assam
(ChiniMandi) Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL), a joint venture between Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) and two Finnish companies, will begin sourcing bamboo from 18 districts in Assam, including Sivasagar, during the first phase of its ethanol production operations. To facilitate
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaTech and the Circular Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation from LanzaTech, a company listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker LNZA, outlines their vision for a circular carbon economy and their innovative approach to sustainable production. The presentation focuses on LanzaTech’s
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol, Green Hydrogen
(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Use of 100% Biodiesel Fuel in 7-Eleven Delivery Truck
(MItsui & Co) Initiatives Towards Creating a Carbon-Neutral Society -- Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kenichi Hori) and SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD. ("Seven-Eleven"; Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Fumihiko Nagamatsu) will introduce B100, a
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Haffner Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is a an overview from Haffner Energy, a cleantech provider specializing in biomass-to-energy solutions. It highlights their technology, SAFnoca®, which uses residual biomass to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). SAFnoca is designed to be
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
India Holds Potential to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel: IATA Official
(Press Trust of India/Business Standard) India has the potential to be a key producer of sustainable aviation fuel by utilising its ethanol supplies and availability of lipids feedstocks like non-edible industrial oils, according to a senior official at the global airlines'
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
China Proves Hydrogen Is Not the Future: This Engine Uses a Never-Before-Seen Fuel
by More M. (The Diary 24) ... In the Chinese market, Geely just introduced the methanol hybrid Emgrand. The fourth-generation B-segment Modular Architecture (BMA) Emgrand car from Geely serves as the foundation for the methanol hybrid. A non-hybrid Emgrand powered by methanol is
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Norway’s Electrofuel Plans e-SAF Project in Oman
by Conrad Prabhu (Oman Daily Observer/Zwaya) A number of international players, along with their local partners, are progressing initiatives to support e-SAF production in Oman -- Norwegian sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) producer Nordic Electrofuel has revealed that it has ambitions to establish an
December 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Researchers Unlock Potential of Desert Plants for Cleaner Efficient Energy
(Canterbury Christ Church University) Researchers have found a more sustainable way to produce energy using plants that can survive in dry conditions such as deserts. These drought-tolerant plants, also known as arid plants, could help create cleaner and more efficient biofuels on
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia
(SAMSUNG E&A) SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel
December 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Emarat, Lootah Biofuels Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Renewable Energy
(Emerates News Agency) The Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
YPF and Essential Energy Signs Agreement
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) n Argentina, YPF S.A. and ESSENTIAL ENERGY S.A. signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate the feasibility of developing a biorefinery in the province of Santa Fe. This project seeks to reuse the facilities of YPF’s non-operational
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Soil and Water Outcomes Fund Receives Support from Chevron Renewable Energy Group for Climate-Smart Agriculture Advancement
(Soil and Water Outcomes Fund) The Soil and Water Outcomes Fund, a leading agricultural ecosystem services program, is proud to announce they successfully began a pilot project with Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, as part
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
BDI technology Enters Chinese Market
(Reickerman/Biobased Diesel Daily) The recent 2024 Global Biofuel Focus Conference marked a significant milestone for Rieckermann, as the company announced that technologies from BDI-BioEnergy International, a company Rieckermann co-owns, are now officially available on the Chinese market through the group. The announcement
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois
(Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker) Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs -- Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Govt May Reduce Reserve Sale Price for Rice for Ethanol Production
by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry
(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in
December 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Air New Zealand Marking the Airline’s Largest Purchase of SAF to Date
(Neste) Neste and Air New Zealand have signed an agreement for the supply of 23,000 tons (30 million liters) of neat, i.e. unblended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™. It is the airline's largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date. The
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Biogas CO2 Sources Represent Specific Opportunities
by Sam A. Rushing (Advanced Cryogenics/Biofuels Digest) In some world markets, biogas is the common source of methane, otherwise thought of as, and called natural gas. Such is used to heat our homes, supply industry with a combustible fuel, and a
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Commodities 2025: Brazil's Ethanol Industry at a Crossroads in 2025
By Vinicius Damazio (S&P Global) Internal competition, growing mandate, EU-Mercosur trade deal in focus; Higher debt, caution from key players suggests conservative growth; Uncertainty around US trade policies, EU deal boosts export prospects -- Brazil's ethanol market is heading into 2025 at a pivotal
December 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Moeve Promotes the Decarbonisation of Ana Mena's End of Tour with the Supply of Renewable Diesel
(Periodico Energia) The energy company will supply renewable energy at its Los Ángeles service station in Getafe (Madrid) to the trucks that will transport the equipment -- Moeve will promote the decarbonisation of the last concert of the 'El gran Bellodrama' tour by
December 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Spotlight on India’s Biofuel Market: It’s All about the Sugar
by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Portugal's Galp Plans to Start Producing Biofuels in 2026
by Sergio Goncalves (Reuters) Portugal's Galp Energia (GALP.LS), expects to start producing biodiesel and biojet fuel from waste in an industrial-scale unit it is building at its Sines refinery in 2026, the company, which is primarily an oil producer and refiner, said
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Java Reduces 148 Tonnes of Carbon Emissions through Biodiesel Initiative
(KBC) Java House has made significant sustainability strides this year by contributing to the reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through an ongoing use cooking oil recycling project. This initiative, in partnership with renewable energy company Muenzer Kenya, involves supplying used cooking
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Commission Approves €3 billion German-Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support the Production of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Wood Secures Significant Contract with OMV Petrom for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Europe
(John Wood Group) John Wood Group PLC (‘Wood’ or ‘the Company’) has been awarded a significant contract by OMV Petrom for a major project to boost the production of sustainable fuel in Southeast Europe. Under the scope of this project, the Petrobrazi refinery in
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Technip Energies and LanzaTech Awarded Funding from the U.S. Department of Energy for Commercializing Breakthrough CO2 to Ethylene Technology
(LanzaTech/Globe Newswire) Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) and LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech”) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has committed up to $200 million in federal funding and authorized the initiation of Phase
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Secondary Impacts from Rising Used Cooking Oil Demand on Crop-Oil Prices
by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily) Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Environmental Groups Sue over California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
by Debra Kahn (Politico Pro) The lawsuits allege the California Air Resources Board’s amendments to the program could increase pollution. -- Environmental groups filed a pair of lawsuits Wednesday against California’s trading program for transportation fuel emissions, arguing that its support of
December 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Guidance -- The SAF Mandate: An Essential Guide
(U.K. Department for Transport) What is sustainable aviation fuel? Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are fuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation over their lifecycle when compared to standard jet fuel. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks and can be
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Unite Holds Labour Government to Account over Grangemouth and Launches Survival Plan
(Unite the Union) New union plan proves refinery could become bio-fuels hub for Britain - saving thousands of jobs; Grangemouth transition to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production would be a huge net zero achievement for Britain and also a vital strategic asset Unite,
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk in Early Talks with Several Green Fuel Producers to Source Methanol to Tun its Dual Fuel Ships
(Economic Times Infra) Maersk has ordered 25 dual-fuel vessels that can run on bio or e-methanol or liquified gas such as biomethane as it aims to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040 across all its operations -- A.P. Moller-Maersk
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Aemetis Registrations Approved by the IRS for 45Z Production Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Renewable Natural Gas production expected to increase by 80% to 550,000 MMBtu of RNG per year, generating PTC’s under the Inflation Reduction Act starting January 1, 2025 – Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural gas and renewable fuels company focused
December 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Comstock Fuels Awarded $3 Million Incentive from Oklahoma
(Comstock Fuels) Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” or the “Company”) today (December 17, 2024) announced that Comstock Fuels Corporation, (“Comstock Fuels”), an industry leader in extremely high yielding advanced lignocellulosic biomass refining solutions, including sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”), renewable diesel, and
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Zurich Airport Ltd. and Synhelion Sign Pioneering Offtake Agreement for Solar Fuel
(Synhelion) Zurich Airport Ltd. has signed a long-term offtake agreement for renewable diesel with Synhelion, a Swiss cleantech company producing solar fuels. From 2027, Zurich Airport Ltd. will purchase 30’000 liters of solar diesel from Synhelion every year. In a first
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Gevo emphasizes the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by creating “carbon abatement” through their innovative processes. Their “Net Zero 1” project is a prime example, aiming to produce drop-in sustainable aviation
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Methanol: An Alternative to a Carbon Pipeline
by Elizabeth Bingham (Waverly Newspapers) Roughly 80 people crowded into a room at the Waverly Area Veterans Post Dec. 5 to hear about an alternate use of ethanol plants’ CO2 emissions that would not require use of a pipeline. The CEO of
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Fueling the Future of Aviation
by Michelle Klieger (Seed World) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and infrastructure has developed slower than anticipated. While global production is expected to triple this year, generating upwards of 500 million gallons, availability and affordability have been constant obstacles for the fledgling industry
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Path to Zero
by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer
December 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Parkland’s Burnaby Refinery Becomes the First to Successfully Produce Low Carbon Aviation Fuel in Canada
(Parkland) Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Not All Bacteria Are Bad in Biofuel Production
by Shelby Bradford (The Scientist) ... In a study published in Nature Communications, a team of microbiologists demonstrated that while some bacterial species reduced bioethanol conversion, others improved its production.1 “That gives us more notes to play in terms of optimizing the process, because
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Godavari Biorefineries Limited Announces Investment in a New Corn/Grain-Based Distillery to Enhance Ethanol Production
(Godavari Biorefineries) Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to NetZero Industries and Revolutionizing renewable diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck presents a plan to revolutionize the renewable diesel industry, focusing on combating climate change through the development of more sustainable and cost-effective biofuels. The presentation deck outlines the environmental and economic urgency for
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Go Time for Gavin Newsom’s Riskiest Oil Moves
by Wes Venteicher (Politico) ... Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed Big Oil’s greed for the state’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline prices for two years. The year ahead could make his case or break it. His administration is set to decide whether to impose aggressive,
December 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Catalyxx and Godavari Biorefineries Announce Landmark Technology License Agreement
(Catalyxx) Strategic partnership sets the stage for sustainable innovation in the chemical industry through Catalyxx’s advanced bio-based chemicals technology. -- Chesterfield, MO, USA – December 02, 2024 – Catalyxx Inc. (“Catalyxx”), a leader in sustainable chemistry, and Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL), a pioneer in renewable chemicals
December 16, 2024 Read Full Article
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