(NACS) The target is 2030, and the plan hinges on adoption of a vehicle-miles-traveled tax. — Last week, Washington state lawmakers passed a bill that would halt the sales of new
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by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) … What is the overall demand and market like? What about feedstock innovations? Are there clear technology winners? In today’s Digest, some new facilities,
(Infrastructure Canada) … The Government of Canada is investing more than $4.9 million, and the Government of British Columbia over $4.5 million in these two projects through the Public Transit
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) News comes from the Land of the Rising Sun that a first-of-its-kind Tokyo facility will convert sewage sludge into renewable hydrogen fuel is now complete.
(WebWire) Outlook on Demand, Supply and Pricing of Credits in Carbon Intensity Based Fuel Markets — In the next 5 years, nearly one-third of the transportation sector in North America
(JWN Energy) Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure Ltd. (“Tidewater” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on various renewable energy initiatives it has been undertaking over the past 6-12 months.
by Rod Nickel, Stephanie Kelly and Karl Plume (Reuters) … Refiners can produce renewable diesel from animal fats and plant oils, in addition to used cooking oil. Production capacity is expected to
(Greenlane Renewables) Greenlane to supply biogas upgrading equipment for RNG projects in the U.S. Midwest and Brazil~ Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSX: GRN / FSE: 52G) today announced that its wholly-owned
(Bioenergy Insight) The Integrated Biogas Alliance (IBA) is in final stage development of a seven dairy, 16,500-head biogas project in Idaho. Working with EIP Ventures, the project represents the IBA’s
by John Fialka (E&E News) … “Can we afford not to do this?” was the way Steve Oldham, the CEO of Carbon Engineering, headquartered in Squamish, British Columbia, put it in
(Bioenergy Insight) Quadrogen Power Systems has installed its innovative biomethane (or RNG) generation project utilising landfill gas from the Vancouver Landfill in Delta, British Columbia. FortisBC has also received approval
by Clifford Krauss (New York Times) Used cooking oil is one of the ingredients in renewable diesel, which generates far less emissions than conventional diesel and allows refineries to take
(BIV.com) West Coast Reduction Ltd. was recycling long before environmental sustainability was a consideration. The company is now instrumental in helping B.C. achieve its greenhouse gas reduction targets by supporting next-generation
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) WAEES incorporates Canada’s CFS into their global model to profile impacts on supply chains, biofuels, and compliance credit markets — Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the
(Renewable Fuels Association) The internal combustion engine is “far from dead—the fuel just needs to be changed” with a low-carbon or clean fuel standard that can help Colorado slash greenhouse gas
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EINPresswire) Fourth annual independent report from Navius Research provides open source data on biofuels consumption, consumer costs, compliance credits and carbon prices. — Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced
(Cielo/The Newswire) Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. (“Cielo” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide an update on its production levels at its facility in Aldersyde, Alberta (“Facility”). While Cielo’s initial goal
by Laura Sanicola, Rod Nickel (AgCanada/Glacier Farm Media/Reuters) U.S. oil refineries are moving aggressively to produce renewable diesel, partly to cash in on Canada’s greener fuel standard before Canadian refiners modify
by Nora Goldstein (BioCycle Magazine) New municipal projects in Belgium are putting in high solids anaerobic digesters at their existing composting sites. — Europe is home to a much greater
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, biobased mandates around the world. Where are the markets you can count on, how much can you count on? 65 countries in all, We’ll
(Simon Fraser University) … In a study funded by the Pacific Institute for Climate Change Solutions, Axsen (Jonn Axsen, an associate professor in SFU’s School of Resource and Environmental Management) and collaborators Michael
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) “They seem to be serious,” said Atlantic Biomass’ Bob Kozak reflecting on a tour of a hemp farm in central Ohio. He noted, “They
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) … The new report – which comes after dozens of hearings, meetings, and input from experts, labor unions, mayors, environmental justice leaders, and native communities, among
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel 2030 is designed to help financiers, producers, developers, distributors, consultants and analysts with a fact-filled market guide detailing medium and long-term trends and
(Carbon Engineering) Supersonic aircraft company, Aerion, the leader in supersonic technology and global mobility, and Carbon Engineering Ltd. (CE), a leading Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, today announced they are working together
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Objective is to sustainably meet the legislated demand in British Columbia for renewable fuels. We will utilize the waste wood available to produce renewable natural
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On last week’s DigestConnect webinar, Christopher Bush, Founder of Canada-based Catalyst Agri-Innovations Society shared this fun and informative slide guide complete with poop pictures and
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) A study conducted by Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) shows BC leading the nation in ‘shovel-ready, shovel-worthy’ clean fuel investment projects. “A recent study of our members’ and other
(Biofuels International) The BC Hemp Corporation has revealed it will be building a $2 billion (€1.8 billion) biofuel plant on an industrial site in Prince George, British Columbia. BC Hemp president
by Asanga Padmaperuma (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) … Today, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories study the development of chemicals and fuels with the use of cost-effective, renewable carbon sources,
(Korea Institute of Science and Technology/EurekAlert!) Clean biofuel produced using genetic engineering and environmentally friendly solvents. International joint research by Korean, US, and Canadian research teams raises anticipation of the
by Tyler Olsen (Abbotsford News) A proposal to build a large chemical distribution facility just southwest of the Sumas interchange received the conditional blessing of Abbotsford council last week. … Univar distributes chemicals
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel and renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel for transportation in the U.S. and Canada, says it delivered
by Bobby Magill (Bloomberg) Military could use carbon captured from the air and sea water to make fuel; Pentagon involvement could speed up commercialization of technology — Technology that would suck
By Mateusz Perkowski (Capital Press/Chinook Observer) Gov. Jay Inslee’s agenda for the 2020 legislative session includes a low-carbon fuel standard, which effectively taxes fossil fuels and subsidizes renewable fuels such as
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2020? Not the good ship Digest! Instead, we dust off our crystal ball and offer our
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates – but how much where, and when, and what? Besides the EU, the major blending mandates that will drive global
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From what is an advanced biofuel to why, we take a look at the gallons, the ethanol blend wall, the residue capacity, and over 30 advanced
by Evan Bush (Seattle Times) Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday laid out another set of ambitious policy priorities to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, focusing this legislative session on
by Natasha Beilstein and Dr. Lei Zhu (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol producers need to reduce their CI score — and quickly: A low carbon fuel supply scenario analysis — As
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Factsheet addresses key findings and corrects commentary — Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) has released a factsheet to summarize the outcomes of the BC Utility Commission inquiry into high fuel prices
(Travel PR News) The Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), SkyNRG, Waterfall Group and Vancouver Airport Authority today (November 26, 2019) announced the launch of BioPortYVR, an industry-led project
by Amanda Stephenson (Calgary Herald) Alberta’s canola farmers are lobbying the province to mandate the use of more biofuels, a move they say would help the environment and boost the
(FortisBC/Biomass Magazine) FortisBC and the city of Vancouver have received regulatory approval from the British Columbia Utilities Commission to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) at the city’s landfill in Delta. This
by Michele Rubino (Biofuels Digest) … Take California’s climate change mitigation efforts – and specifically the LCFS (Low Carbon Fuels Standard), the State’s flagship Program aimed at decarbonizing the transportation
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) The Driving Decarbonization Video captures the essence of how low carbon fuel standards deliver real-world benefits. The original Driving Decarbonization event took place at the Global
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Colorado has taken an initial step toward considering the establishment of a Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The Colorado Energy Office issued a documented quote (DQ)
by Sachi Wickramasinghe (University of British Columbia) … Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a hydrogen supply chain model that can enable the adoption of zero-emission, hydrogen-powered cars—transforming
(Bioenergy Insight) The Canadian city of Vancouver is considering processing dog waste using anaerobic digestion. … Currently, dog waste is collected in plastic bags that do not quickly or easily
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Low carbon biofuels have ten-year track record in BC at costs below gasoline, resulting in affordable carbon reductions and much-needed competition in fuels — Canada’s national low carbon fuels
by Jeff Barber (OPIS) The idea of revising the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to operate more like the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) appears to be getting a fresh look. The rise
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 39, with the help of the National Renewable Energy Lab and University of British Columbia, has been working facilitating the commercialization of conventional
(AZO Cleantech) Seaweed can be broadly termed as marine macroalgae, and belongs to one of the many groups of multicellular red, green and brown algae. Seaweed is widely used to produce
by Cliff Gladstein (ACT News/GNA) … Following the example of California and other West Coast states and provinces, more and more states across the nation are considering the development of their
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Washington state (House–see correction below) has passed a low carbon fuel standard that would have it join itself to the standards already enacted in California,
(TransLink/NGV Journal) TransLink and FortisBC signed a 5-year contract for the supply of up to 500,000 gigajoules (GJs) of renewable natural gas annually to TransLink’s bus fleet. This is expected
(Fortis BC/NGV Journal) At a carbon intensity level equal to or even less than electric vehicle power, FortisBC’s renewable natural gas has been approved by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) TransLink and FortisBC have announced a partnership that will source renewable natural gas (RNG) for TransLink’s natural gas bus fleet. According to the partners, TransLink is
(Biomass Magazine/FortisBC) On April 18, the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George announced approval in principle for an agreement where FortisBC will purchase landfill gas from the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill to purify
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN News) Advanced Biofuels Canada commissions fourth annual report, with expanded coverage of Canadian biofuel use, greenhouse gas reductions,
by Will Thurmond (Biofuels Digest/Emerging Markets Online) According to a new study by market research firm Emerging Markets Online, renewable diesel
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) As a new wave of large-scale biomass-based diesel projects develops, experts suggest market forces are ready
(BC Green Games) BC Green Games is a digital eco-storytelling contest designed to closely link with BC’s new curriculum while supporting teachers
(City of Surrey) Orgaworld and the City of Surrey are committed to increasing the awareness of waste management and sustainable living
(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe) In British Columbia, Surry’s biofuel facility officially opened in spring after several years of planning. The $68 million facility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman noted: “Secretary Mabus advised us to set a goal.
by Marc J. Rauch (Auto Channel) The Auto Channel’s co-founder and co-publisher recently had the opportunity to travel up to Vancouver,
by Jeremy Martin (Union of Concerned Scientists) … The largest source of pollution in Washington state is transportation, which is another
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mark Robertson, from Small Planet Engineering and a member of Lee Enterprises Consulting offers this illuminating
by Courtney Flatt (Northwest Public Broadcasting) Washington could soon join the ranks of its West Coast neighbors, requiring fuels at the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Highbury was founded in 2009 on the premise that the thermochemical conversion of biomass to
by Brad Plumer and Blacki Migliozzi (New York Times) … If the United States adopted an economy-wide carbon tax similar to British
by Brad Shannon and Carolyn Bick (INVESTIGATEWEST) … The biodiesel-to-be that is being sucked into (Chad) Peters’ truck, like much of what’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In a tale of two Washingtons, the sustainable aviation fuels movement will gather in Washington state
by Paul Morden (The Sarnia Observer) … (Benefuel CEO Rob) Tripp said Benefuel has successfully commercialized its patented process for manufacturing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2019? Not the good ship Digest! Instead,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today (January 1, 2019) releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In a significant development for the clean fuels sector, Environment and Climate Change Canada released today
by Collin Gallant (Medicine Hat News) An effort to build renewable diesel refineries in Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie could see
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Engineering is commercializing two clean energy technologies that can rapidly accelerate our shift to a
(Benefuel Inc./Biodiesel Magazine) Benefuel Inc. responded to British Columbia’s recently publicized climate change plan that included an expanded Low Carbon Fuel Standard
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN Presswire) Advanced Biofuels Canada lauds the Government of British Columbia for its new climate plan, with critical
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Iowa, white smoke has emerged from the REGI conclave: Tesoro EVP and former Sapphire Energy CEO
by Julie Gordon (Reuters) The Western Canadian province of British Columbia on Wednesday outlined the first measures it will take to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In California, World Energy announced a $350 million investment over the next two years to complete
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Two ethanol producers are adopting quite different innovative technologies to add value to their
by Michael Rensing (British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources/Iea Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) Among provincial regulations, British Columbia’s (BC) low-carbon
by Mahmood Ebadian and Jack Saddler (IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) … Currently, over 96% of the transportation sector in Canada is
by Tim Albrecht (Ethanol Producer Magazine) … The LCFS is administered by the California Air Resources Board and uses a market-based
by Bryan Sherbacow (World Energy) … To understand a low carbon fuel standard, it’s best to look at California as an example.
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/EIN PressWire) A recent federal decision to prioritize liquid fuels in the Clean Fuel Standard addresses many stakeholder concerns
(City of Vancouver) Emissions reduction target will be reached early thanks to contract with Suncor — “This shift in fuel, in conjunction
(Argus Media) Canada’s government has decided to push back the start of an ambitious program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) …In today’s Digest, wool without the sheep, fuels from water and C)2, bacteria-powered solar cells, spectral
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Lignin has developed into a sustainable and very satisfactory alternative to fossil fuels. But applications
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In these top 20 projects, we usually say that we are using waste, but really we
by Mahmood Ebadian and James D. McMillan (IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) … The Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) was enacted
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Conifex’s business is the harvesting of timber and the manufacture and sale of lumber, primarily for North
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Surrey’s Biofuel Facility officially opened in the Port Kells industrial area in the British Columbia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) To date, North America is the most active of all regions in terms of deploying advanced
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the
by Robert Barron (Cowichan Valley Citizen) Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society to receive the funding — The Cowichan Energy Alternatives Society in Duncan
(NGV Journal) Waste-to-product company Renewi plc has started accepting the first waste at its new Organics Biofuels Processing Facility in Surrey
Should Vancouver Be Betting on Biodiesel? Peter Brown Believes the City Is primed to Produce Biofuel
by Dameon Pesanti (Columbian) With the earnestness of a missionary, Peter Brown will proselytize about the eco-friendliness of biodiesel and methane
(FortisBC) … Together, FortisBC and Vancouver are working to increase the use and supply of renewable natural gas. FortisBC is
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week, DowDuPont said it was exiting the cellulosic biofuels business and you’d think that the
by Ben Chapman (Independent) With long-distance electric-powered transport still a long way off, can advances in renewable fuel made from vegetable
(Next-Gen Transportation News) The mayors of London, Paris, Los Angeles, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Quito, Vancouver, Mexico City, Milan, Seattle, Auckland and Cape
(University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus/Biomass Magazine) A foul smell and safety concerns can leave many residents turning their nose at
by Maura Forrest (National Post) The federal government is looking at the potential of producing jet biofuels, in light of an
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … 1. Ottawa, Ontario The biggest Canadian story of the year stems from the November 2016
by Nathan Skolski (University of British Columbia Okanagan) New research from a professor of engineering at UBC’s Okanagan Campus might hold
(S2G BioChem/Marketwired) Funding Support Provided by Bioindustrial Innovation Canada; Production of Xylitol to Begin in 2018 — S2G BioChem (S2G), a
(Bombardier) First delivery of biofuels completed by AEG Fuels; Flights demonstrate companies’ shared commitment to sustainability — SkyNRG and AEG Fuels
(Simon Fraser University ) Researchers at Simon Fraser University and Kwantlen Polytechnic University are teaming up to develop sustainable clean-tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What is different about a Low Carbon Fuel Standard — as compared to a Renewable
by Marissa Luck (The Daily News) A Houston-based group of investors is once again looking to develop a biofuel refinery
by Charles Komanoff (Huffington Post) The Carbon Tax Center is out with a new report timed to the surging climate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Although the bigger players — China, the US, Brazil and the EU take most of the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News this week arrived from Canada that Enerkem has received the lowest carbon intensity value
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, the long-awaited MSW-to-biofuel plant in Surrey is preparing for commissioning in June, making
by Molly Solomon (KUOW) An oil-by-rail terminal in Vancouver is off the table. The city approved a plan by the
by Celia DuBose (California Biodiesel Alliance/Biodiesel Magazine) Jennifer Case, chair of the California Biodiesel Alliance, ended her opening address at the
(Government of Canada/CNW) Investments support Canadian-based technologies and create opportunities for businesses to grow and contribute to clean economic growth.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2017? Not the good ship Digest! Instead,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) The Canadian city of Surrey, British Columbia, prepares to open a new biogas plant fed
(Fortress Paper/Lesprom.com) Fortress Paper Ltd. announces a strategic supplement to the already announced birch usage project (the “Birch Project”) at the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna announced that Canada will adopt a
(Center for American Progress) Carbon taxes and emissions trading systems, once considered political moonshots in the battle to combat carbon
(Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) Technology converts human waste into bio-based fuel — It may sound like science fiction, but wastewater
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In British Columbia, 8317267 Canada brought its Lignin Isolate Fractionation Technology out of stealth, describing it as “a cost-effective
by Stephen T. Watson (The Buffalo News) A Clarence cigarette manufacturer says it has expanded its cannabis research program. The 22nd
by Susan Olson (Genscape/Biofuels Digest) Biomass-based diesel mandates for blending in transportation fuel have increased in many nations worldwide over
by Ann Bailey (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A biorefinery proposed to be built in Grand Forks, North Dakota, would transform low-value
(Gaz Metro/Biomass Magazine) Gaz Métro is proud to announce that, over the past several months, it has been conducting a
by Jon Hernandez (CBC News) New facility could produce up to 400,000 barrels of biocrude annually, says Canfor Pulp president —
by Gollany HT, Titus BD, Scott DA, Asbjornsen H, Resh SC, Chimner RA, Kaczmarek DJ, Leite LF, Ferreira AC, Rod
by Wayne Risher (The Commercial Appeal) A 75-year-old Memphis chemical plant may advance the environmentally friendly cause of non-food plant
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The eyes of the world might well be on tiny Prince George, British Columbia these
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) They call it the Valley of Death, but it’s a complete misnomer. It’s the “nearly
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Ontario’s government plans to spend up to $100 million over the next four years to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Licella and Canfor will form a joint-venture under the name “Licella Pulp Joint Venture” to
by Bernie Hoffman (K-Coe Isom/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The more proactive roles producers take in reducing carbon intensity, the more they will
(BioCube™) The BioCube Corporation was delighted to have The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada visit the BioCube™
by James L. Stewart (California’s BioEnergy Producers Association/Technikon/Biofuels Digest) A major worldwide effort is underway through the non-profit organization R20 Regions of
(Exchange Magazine) Visitors to the GLOBE Innovation Expo will get an up-close look at a made-in-B.C. portable biofuel refinery built
(BC Cleantech CEO Alliance /NewsWire) The BC Cleantech CEO Alliance is a group of cleantech entrepreneurs and CEOs committed to
by Ken Christensen (KCTS9/EarthFix) State lawmakers this week began discussing a measure that could make Washington the first state to
Manitoba Continues Renewable Fuel Leadership with Proposed Increase to Biofuel Blend Levels in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) The Government of Manitoba regulations would increase the renewable content from 2% to 5% in diesel and from 8.5% to 10% in gasoline, effective January 2021 —