(OPIS) In 2022 and 2023, California’s retail gasoline prices saw multiple price spikes, all the more notable because of the state’s relatively high prices, when compared to the rest of the country. Looking specifically at 2022, California retail gasoline prices reached an
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Back TO HOMESacramento Proposes Banning Gas Stations
(NACS) In the city’s 2040 General Plan, it proposes banning new stations and adding to existing ones. -- According to the 2040 Sacramento General Plan, the city has proposed banning new gasoline stations and adding to existing stations unless the sites provided electric vehicle
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuel Is Poised to Usurp Crude Oil Refining in the Bay Area. But Are Their ‘Renewable’ Fuels a Green Solution or ‘Greenwashing’?
by Katie Lauer (SiliconValley.com) With concerns over sustainability increasing in the energy industry, fossil-fuel companies have embraced plans to revamp, rather than decommission, vast networks of steaming, flashing and aging refinery pipelines into more eco-friendly assets. In 2020, two Bay Area refineries
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Stopping Biden’s Radical Forced EV Transition
(U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee) Americans Should Choose the Car They Drive -- President Biden and Democrats are leading a radical rush-to-green agenda that takes away people’s vehicle choice and forces Americans to drive electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Cleaner Fuels Law Would Spark Economic Growth
by Robin Vercruse and Amy Brown (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/ Adalante Consulting/Albuquerque Journal) New Mexico has worked hard over the past decade to diversify its economy and become a leader in renewable technologies that are catching on in other states. The
February 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Could Reduce Vehicle Pollutants by over 90%, New Study Finds
by Rizwan Choudhury (Interesting Engineering) The researchers are hopeful that their work can pave the way for reducing soot emissions from thermal engines, thereby addressing the associated environmental and public health concerns. -- Scientists at the University of Malaga (UMA) have participated
February 01, 2024 Read Full Article
15 AlgaePrize Teams Advance as Finalists in 2023–2025 Competition
(U.S. Department of Energy) 15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) AlgaePrize 2023–2025 competition. -- Finalist teams were selected by a panel of judges who reviewed and scored the required 10-page research synopsis that
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
NJ Introduces Clean Fuels Transportation Bill
(Fill It Up Clean New Jersey/PR Newswire) First on East Coast to Advance Clean Fuels Legislation -- Fill It Up Clean New Jersey, a diverse coalition of business and community stakeholders, is applauding the New Jersey State Senate for introducing legislation that would give The Garden
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Opens 350th E85 Site
by Michael Schneider (Oil Price Information Service/Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels expects to open at least 120 more E85 fueling sites in California by the end of 2025, a company official said Thursday. “I feel confident that we will be opening 60 to 70 retail
January 29, 2024 Read Full Article
CLIMBING. FAST. Debuts on Capitol Hill
(CLIMBING. FAST.) The CLIMBING. FAST. advocacy campaign was recently introduced to Congress during a meeting of the House Climate Solutions Caucus – co-chaired by Reps. Andrew Garbarino (R-2-NY) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-6-PA) – which works to combat climate change, while also
January 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Sugar Valley Energy Bio-refinery to Address Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market
(California Ethanol + Power) Sugar Valley Energy, a new 160-acre bioenergy campus planned in California’s Imperial Valley, intends to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel for the airline industry, announced California Ethanol + Power CEO and President David Rubenstein today. The project could
January 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Notice of Public Hearing to Consider Proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard Amendments --- March 21, 2024 postponed to mid-April --- Sacramento, CA Public Comment DEADLINE February 20, 2024
(California Air Resources Board) The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) will conduct a public hearing at the date and time noted below to consider approving for adoption the proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments. Date: March 21, 2024 Postponed to
January 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Aemetis Biogas Expands Revenues with First Sale of Low Carbon Fuel Standard Credits
(Aemetis) Sale completed for LCFS credits issued at -150 Carbon Intensity (CI) Temporary Pathway; Testing and verification has been completed and applications submitted for lower CI Provisional Pathways that are expected to increase LCFS revenues by more than 80% compared to
January 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Embracing the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, or Not?
by Emma Frantz (ACT News) ... Originating in California from a need to curb air pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this regulatory initiative emerged as a pivotal strategy to decarbonize and reduce the environmental footprint of the trucking industry. The ACT
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Kicks Off In-Person Regional Roadshows to Help Communities Access Historic Investing in America Funding for Local Climate and Environmental Justice Solutions --- February 16, 2024 --- San Bernardino, CA and March 5, 2024 Denver, CO
(Environmental Protection Agency) New phase of EPA’s Community, Equity & Resiliency Initiative to launch in Albany, New York to help communities access unprecedented Inflation Reduction Act resources -- As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, a groundbreaking
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay Joins Forces with More Like-minded Organisations to Promote the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Cathay Pacific) Welcoming three new partners into Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme that are joining its mission to be Greener Together -- Cathay continues to make important strides on its journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, as it endeavours to cultivate
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 2024
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and as part of the proceedings, we had the State of Sustainable Aviation Fuel presentation. The slides are here.
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
ZeroAvia Is Exploring Cryo-compressed Hydrogen to Produce Longer-Range Planes
by Scooter Doll (electrek) Hydrogen-electric plane aviation technology developer ZeroAvia is exploring a form of energy-dense fuel to develop aircraft that can refuel faster and potentially fly farther. The company has signed a memorandum of understanding with hydrogen tech startup Verne to co-develop
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Calls on California to Expand Flex Fuel Vehicles for Lower Costs, Cleaner Air
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the state to promote the sale of more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on up to 85 percent low-carbon ethanol. “While electrification of the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Spotlights World’s First Plug -In Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel Vehicle at 2024 DC Auto Show
(Renewable Fuels Association) Vehicle has surpassed 27,000 miles, showcasing its technology platform as a viable alternative solution to reducing carbon output in passenger vehicles with tangible benefits to consumers, including lower costs and lower emissions. The Renewable Fuels Association is showcasing the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to California Ethanol + Power
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The mission of California Ethanol & Power, LLC (“CE+P”) is to produce sustainable renewable low-carbon energy in California from the right renewable resource – sugarcane. CE&P’s experienced team is completing the development of and intends to
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
You Can’t Fly with Lead Wings, or Corn Ethanol’s SAF CI Problem
by Steven Slome, Jia Ming Ong and Matthew Morton (NexantECA/Biofueld Digest) ... Accordingly, the main tool for achieving the goal of aviation decarbonization is currently liquid Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). SAF production is poised to grow significantly, supported by governmental measures such
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
As 40B GREET Deadline Looms, RFA Offers Recommendations for SAF Emissions Modeling
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter submitted to the Biden administration today, the Renewable Fuels Association laid out recommendations for ensuring that the best available science and data are used in determining eligibility for the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit established in
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Available at Long Beach Airport
(Business Airport International) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use by general aviation jets is now available at Long Beach Airport (LGB). ... Atlantic Aviation plans to maintain a supply of SAF volumes into the market to meet all customer demand. ... The emissions reduction benefits
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Everything You Wanted to Know about Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel. Charts and Graphs Included
by Jeremy Martin (Union of Concerned Scientists) ... Biofuels overall account for a small but growing share of US transportation energy. Figure 2 shows that petroleum supplies 94 percent of US transportation energy while biofuels are 6 percent. Of the biofuels,
January 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation to Provide Sustainable Aviation Fuel during the World Economic Forum 2024
(Avionics International) Jet Aviation announced today that it has secured a supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for visitors during the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024. This is the second time Jet Aviation has provided on-site SAF in Zurich for visitors
January 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Statement from Clean Fuels NY in Response to Governor Hochul's State of the State Address
(Clean Fuels NY Coalition) In response to Governor Hochul’s State of the State address calling for a clean transportation standard study, the Clean Fuels NY coalition issued the following statement: Transportation is one of the largest sources of climate and air pollution
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
City of Long Beach Awards Landi Renzo USA Two-Year Contract for New Super Duty Ford RNG Trucks
(Landi Renzo/Business Wire) Landi Renzo’s advanced renewable natural gas trucks are a carbon-negative solution for fleets -- Landi Renzo, the global leader in sustainable ecomobility™, announces a new two-year, multimillion-dollar contract with the City of Long Beach, California to deliver new Super
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
This Startup Is Removing Carbon from the Air — and Here’s Why JetBlue Is Backing It
by Diana Olick (CNBC) ... Avnos invented what it calls “hybrid direct air capture,” which uses a dehumidification technology to produce approximately five tons of water per ton of CO2 captured. Others consume about that much or more. ... Both water and
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Green Ammonia Could Decarbonize 60% of Global Shipping When Offered at Just 10 Regional Fuel Ports
(IOP Publishing) A study published today in IOP Publishing’s journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability has found that green ammonia could be used to fulfil the fuel demands of over 60% of global shipping by targeting just the top 10 regional fuel ports. Researchers
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) $19 Million in Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding $19 million in grants to U.S.
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
California, The Ethanol State?
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Consider this: In 2022, more than 103 million gallons of E85 was purchased in California for use in flex-fuel vehicles. Importantly, the E85 sales figure for 2022 represents a 66 percent
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Airlines Balk at California's Biofuel Plan; Soybean Sector Weighs Possible Requirements Public Comment DEADLINE February 20, 2024
by Steve Davies (Agri-Pulse) The California Air Resources Board’s proposal to eliminate jet fuel’s existing exemption from regulation under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard is being criticized, for very different reasons, by both the airline industry and SAF proponents. READ MORE Related
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Roads to Removal- Geologic Storage & Transportation
(Livermore Lab Foundation) Geologic storage plays a crucial role in removing carbon from the atmosphere, offering a means of long-term storage for CO2. Building on existing comprehensive research on this topic, Roads to Removal researchers conducted a new analysis to determine
January 09, 2024 Read Full Article
US EPA Reviewing California 2035 Electric Vehicle Sales Mandate Plan Public Comment DEADLINE February 27, 2024
by David Shepardson (Reuters) The U.S. environmental regulatory agency will hold a hearing next week on whether to approve California's plan to require all new vehicles sold in the state by 2035 to be electric or plug-in electric hybrids. The California Air
January 08, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Green Hydrogen and H2 Energy Group
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) H2 Energy Group’s first major project in collaboration with Redding Rancheria is building a Green Hydrogen Corridor along I-5, aiming for a production cost of $1.50 using biomass as a source. H2EG CEO Jim McGinley presented
January 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Washington to Launch Rulemaking to Incorporate SAF Provisions into CFS Regulations
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Washington Department of Ecology on Dec. 18 published a notice announcing plans to update the state’s clean fuels program regulations to align with legislation signed into law last year that aims to promote the
January 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Montana Becomes 49th State to Approve E15
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As of January 1, Montana became the 49th state to allow retail sales of E15, with California now remaining as the only state to prevent the sale of 15% ethanol-blended fuel. The Montana Department of Labor & Industry
January 05, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF, the ICF Perspective
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mike McCurdy, Managing Director of Fuels & Power at ICF presented these slides at ABLC Next on how sustainable aviation fuels are taking off in the near term with the latest projected figures for the 2020s,
January 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Spotlight BDI-Bioenergy International GmbH: Talking Feedstock
(Biodiesel Magazine) ... The U.S., Europe, Asia and South America all differ, points out Hermann Stockinger, director of customer relations at Austria-based BDI-BioEnergy International. BDI is a global leader in biodiesel plant construction, having completed more than 70 projects around the
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, Aemetis CEO Eric McAfee took the ABLC 2023 stage in Washington DC to outline the company’s milestones ahead, progress to date, technology, financial estimates, policy asks, its portfolio of Carbon Zero One projects,
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Best Hope for Ag Markets: Hultman
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The U.S. export share of world trade has declined over the years due to increased global competition, making the expansion of biofuels all the more important. Over the past 30 years, world soybean demand is up 190%
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Agra Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) AGRA ENERGY is on a mission to introduce cutting-edge technology into the renewable energy industry to transform methane gas waste into clean renewable fuels. Its technology is described as “a major advancement in the proven gas-to-liquids
January 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation Partners with World Fuel Services to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona
(Jet Aviation) Jet Aviation announced today that it has signed an agreement with World Fuel Services to secure and offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on-site at its FBOs in Bozeman, Montana, and Scottsdale, Arizona, effective immediately. Under the agreement, Jet Aviation has
December 28, 2023 Read Full Article
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Update Pubic Comment DEADLINE February 20, 2024
(BioCycle Magazine) The California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed a rulemaking update to its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) in September 2023. CARB initially approved the LCFS regulation in 2009 as an early action measure under California’s AB 32, the Global
December 21, 2023 Read Full Article
West Biofuels Secures $4 Million to Develop Bioenergy Facilities
(West Biofuels/EIN Presswire) CAL FIRE Grants will Increase Forest Sustainability, Promote Innovation, and Bolster Rural Economies -- Today (December 20, 2023), West Biofuels, LLC (“West Biofuels”) announced $4 million from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) Business and Workforce
December 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Avfuel Honors Monterey Fuel Company with Leadership in Sustainability Award
(Business Airport International) In recognition of its exceptional dedication to sustainable solutions, specifically sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Avfuel presented the Monterey Fuel Company with the Early Adopter Award: Leadership in Sustainability. “The Monterey Fuel Company has been a huge champion for the
December 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Canada Says All Cars and Trucks Must Be Zero Emission by 2035, Industry Unhappy
by David Ljunggren (Reuters) Canada on Tuesday released final regulations mandating that all passenger cars, SUVs, crossovers and light trucks sold by 2035 must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), part of the government's overall plan to combat climate change. ZEVs must make up
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Terviva Announces Strategic Partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation
(Terviva/Newswire) With Mitsubishi Corporation’s partnership, Terviva marks a key milestone in the advancement of a pongamia tree-based business platform that sinks carbon, improves small-holder livelihoods, and creates a new source for biofuel and food. -- Terviva, an agriculture innovation company, is pleased
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Redding Rancheria Hydrogen 2 Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Tule River Tribe’s subsidiary Redding Rancheria is building a facility to produce over 10,000 kg of hydrogen per day from completely renewable sources. The Tribe is licensing the technology from H2 Energy Group, an experienced
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Announces up to $400 Million in Financing with Stonepeak to Continue Expansion of Renewable Natural Gas Infrastructure
(Clean Energy) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (Nasdaq: CLNE) announced that it has entered into a six-year $300 million senior secured term loan with Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. The credit agreement also provides for
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Boundless: Exporting to More Places
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president of government affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, says a growing number of countries around the world are not only committed to using more ethanol but
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Enchanted Rock and U.S Energy Partner to Provide Back-Up Power for Microsoft Data Center for Grid Outages
(Enchanted Rock) Enchanted Rock, the leading provider of electrical resiliency microgrids, and U.S. Energy, a vertically integrated energy solutions provider proficient in refined products, alternative fuels and environmental credits, announced a partnership to procure renewable natural gas (RNG) for Microsoft’s new data center in
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Carbon Removal, at County Scale
by Charlotte Levy (Carbon 180/Medium) Roads to Removal charts the future of US carbon removal through a magnifying glass -- Roads to Removal is the latest brainchild of the Department of Energy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — and it’s unlike any report
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
LCFC Report Demonstrates Opportunities for California to Accelerate Path to Carbon Neutrality
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The California Air Resources Board has identified the Low Carbon Fuel Standard as a critical program to help California achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 and to improve air quality in the state. A rulemaking document recently
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with Coleman Oil Company to Make Renewable Diesel More Widely Available in Washington State
(Neste) Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company, a leading provider of fuels, biofuels, lubricants, and related products, to enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the state of Washington in the U.S. This partnership expands the
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Optimistic Outlook: Biodiesel Producers in North America Have Their Eyes Set on Hitting a US Output Target of 6 Billion Gallons, Much Earlier than Originally Planned
(Biofuels International) ... After securing a 3 billion/gallon output last year, production across the US is on track for 4 billion this year with power to add, according to Paul Winters, director of public affairs and Federal Communications for Clean Fuels
December 11, 2023 Read Full Article
Camelina Shows Potential as Biofuel Crop
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The crop could be a good fit in Western Canada because of its short maturity and low water requirements -- ... Mike Karst, senior vice-president of Global Clean Energy and president of its subsidiary Sustainable Oils, has
December 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Introducing Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pricing by OPIS
(OPIS) At OPIS, we’re no strangers to renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. The two fuels have been among the hottest topics in energy markets in recent years, turning industries upside down and inside out since they arrived on the scene. Biofuels
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels, ASA, NARA Applaud Bipartisan Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Small change to RFS rules would open marine fuel markets to biodiesel and renewable diesel -- Today (December 7, 20923), Clean Fuels Alliance America, the American Soybean Association, and the North American Renderers Association (NARA) thanked Reps. Mariannette
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Senators Call for Stronger EPA Regulation for Heavy Duty Vehicles
by Taylor Ekbatani (School Transportation News) U.S. Sens. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to finalize the strongest possible Phase 3 heavy-duty vehicle emissions rule by next year. “Now, we are here today
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Dubai School Switches to B20 Biodiesel for Entire Bus Fleet to Boost Sustainability
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) As world leaders and businesses champion sustainability at the COP28 climate summit, the Arbor School in Dubai has also taken a step towards a greener future. In collaboration with biodiesel distributor Neutral Fuels and the STS Group, the
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Verde Clean Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verde Clean Fuels‘ pioneering technology ‘syngas-to-gasoline plus’ (STG+) turns waste feedstocks – namely biomass, municipal solid waste, and renewable natural gas – into gasoline or methanol. They estimate the advantage to the environment from deploying VCF renewable
December 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Soybean Oil Dominating Usage for Biofuel Markets
by Sue Roesler (Farm & Ranch Guide) How is the current renewable diesel situation continuing to impact U.S. agriculture and biofuel markets? Dave Ripplinger, NDSU bioenergy/bioproduct specialist, said there has been a significant decline in truck freight this year throughout the country,
December 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Less Waste, More Energy (Kore Infrastructure)
(Climate Now) ... Steve Wirtel, the Executive Vice President of Business Development at Kore Infrastructure, joined Climate Now to explain how Kore’s biomass thermal conversion (slow pyrolysis) process can be used to dispose of organic waste, sequester carbon and generate energy.
December 05, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Role of Biomass in Forest Management
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Tule River Indian Reservation is 56,000 acres serving about 2,000 members drawn from Yokuts, Pauite, Mono, Tubatulabal tribes. Found on the foothills and western slopes of the Sierra Nevada, land uses include forestry, cattle ranching, and
December 01, 2023 Read Full Article
ETHANOL: A Low-Cost Solution Available Today to Help Countries Meet Their COP Climate Commitments
(Renewable Fuels Association) ... One energy source—ethanol—is already cutting GHG emissions in the U.S. and many other countries. But with the right policies and commitments, ethanol and other renewable fuels can play a much larger role in future emissions reductions by
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Photovoltaics for Biomethanation
by Lior Kahana (PV Magazine) Researchers in Denmark have studied the technical and economic feasibility of biomethanation through large-scale PV power generation. They said that the intermittent PV-driven biomethanation process matches the efficiency of continuous processes after several days. READ MORE Sunshine-to-fuel:
November 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Webinar Recording: Overview of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Activities at the Bioenergy Research Centers
(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative) Dr. Brian Davison (CBI), Tim Donohue (GLBRC), Dr. Jennifer R. Gottwald (GLBRC), Dr. Andrew Leakey (CABBI), and Dr. Aindrila Mukhopashyay (JBEI) present an Overview of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Activities at the DOE Bioenergy Research Centers READ
November 29, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Loamist
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Globally, 140 billion metric tons of waste biomass is generated every year.Loamist is the pioneering cleantech feedstock platform that connects suppliers of bio-waste streams with emerging cleantech startups focused on using these feedstocks to decarbonize industrial
November 29, 2023 Read Full Article
“Unlocking the Value of Algae” Presented at the Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition Conference
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) "Unlocking the Value of Algae" was the subject of a Sunday Symposium at the recent Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition’s 2023 Global Biobased Economy Conference and Exhibit. Presenters at the symposium followed the whole
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Fulcrum Bioenergy, Aiming to Produce ‘Net-Zero’ Jet Fuel From Plastic Waste, Hits Heavy Turbulence
by James Bruggers (Inside Climate News) The California company has defaulted on $289 million in Nevada bonds and put $500 million in financing for a facility in Indiana on hold. Meanwhile, U.S. senators don’t want tax credits financing plastics-to-jet-fuel schemes. -- Six
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Monarch Energy and LS Power Announce Green Hydrogen Partnership
(LS Power/PR Newswire) Newly Formed Clean Hydrogen Fuels, LLC will develop green hydrogen projects across the U.S. -- Monarch Energy, a California-based green hydrogen project developer, and LS Power, a New York-headquartered North American Power and Energy Infrastructure manager, have formed a partnership to
November 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with Hightowers Petroleum to Provide Renewable Diesel to Customers in the US Midwest Region
(Neste) Neste and Hightowers Petroleum, a leading wholesale fuel supplier serving customers in the Midwest region in the U.S., have formed a strategic partnership to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ – the first TOP TIER™ certified renewable diesel fuel certified for its high quality. This partnership
November 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Biogas More Cost-Effective than Solar to Power New Green Hydrogen Facility: H2B2
by Emma Penrod (Utility Dive) The company will use both solar and biogas to power its SoHyCal facility but says that state incentives make biogas the more cost-effective source for powering the electrolysis process. H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, an international, vertically integrated producer
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $444 Million to Strengthen America’s Infrastructure for Permanent Safe Storage of Carbon Dioxide Pollution
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Supports Projects Across Twelve States to Slash Harmful CO2 Emissions and Deliver High-Quality Local Jobs -- As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
SWITCH Maritime Secures $10M to Expand Hydrogen and Electric Ferry Fleet in US
(SWITCh Maritime/Business Wire) SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet. Founded in 2018
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Judge Inclined to Halt Los Angeles Biofuel Refinery Expansion, Siding with Environmental Groups
by Hillel Aron (Courthouse News Service) AltAir Paramount wants to expand its biofuel refinery. Environmental justice groups say the project would increase pollution of the surrounding residential neighborhood. -- A Superior Court judge on Friday said he was likely to halt the
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Dairy Farmers Generate Renewable Energy
by Saoimanu Sope (Farm Progress/Western Farm Press) Digesters can break down manure and produce methane. California ranks number one in the nation for dairy production, with 1,100 to 1,200 dairy farms, each with an average of 1,436 cows, mostly concentrated in Tulare
November 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Argus Launches Daily Californian Renewable Diesel Prices: Completes Global Suite of Renewable Diesel/HVO Prices
(Argus Media) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched daily prices for renewable diesel in California, complementing its existing suite of renewable diesel prices, which spans Asia, Europe and the US west coast. Renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), is chemically identical
November 17, 2023 Read Full Article
America’s First Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Is Set to Sail
by Maria Gallucci (Canary Media) Switch Maritime aims to start operations early next year in San Francisco. It just raised $10M to help take zero-emissions ferries nationwide. -- America’s first hydrogen-fueled ferry is set to launch in San Francisco early next year after more
November 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Basics 2 Breakthroughs: Genetically Improving Sorghum for Biofuels
by Marilyn Sargent (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) Bioscientist Anne Villacastin is using genetics to supercharge the growing power of sorghum, a cereal plant that humans have been cultivating for millennia. By adding genes from wheat, Villacastin and her colleagues at the Joint
November 16, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Hydrogen Shot and Hydrogen Hubs
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest/REenergize! the Gulf Coast) The US Department of Energy’s Hydrogen Shot and Hydrogen Hubs programs are presented here by Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Office Chief Scientist Eric Miller — Hydrogen Hub award announces, Shot targets, milestones ahead and
November 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Aemetis Reports Progress With Biofuel, Biogas Projects
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. expects to secure the authority to construct air permit for its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel project in early 2024, according to comments made by Chairman and CEO Eric McAfee
November 15, 2023 Read Full Article
H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies Unveils SoHyCal, the First Operational Green Hydrogen Plant in North America
(H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies/Newswire) Built in California’s Central Valley, H2B2’s facility is designed to produce up to three tons of green hydrogen per day, reducing carbon emissions and accelerating clean energy adoption. -- H2B2 Electrolysis Technologies, Inc. (H2B2), a global vertically integrated provider of
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Stockton Airport Partners with Atlantic Aviation, Avfuel to Offer SAF on Demand
by Jonathan Welsh (Flying Magazine) Pilots traveling in Northern California can purchase SAF without reservations or fueling contracts -- General aviation pilots can now fill their tanks with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Stockton Metropolitan Airport (KSCK) on demand, without a
November 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Imperial Announces Progress with RD Project, Coprocessing Trials Public Comment DEADLINE December 8, 2023
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Phillips 66 on Oct. 27 confirmed the renewables conversion of its refinery in Rodeo, California, is progressing on schedule with startup expected during the first quarter of 2024. Once fully operational, the facility will have the
November 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Chevron Lummus Global Commissions ISOTERRA Unit at Chevron's El Segundo Refinery
(Chevron Lummus Global/PR Newswire) Unique retrofit design delivers exceptional diesel fuel yields -- Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) today announced the completion and successful startup of an ISOTERRA unit as part of Chevron's renewable fuel conversion project at their El Segundo Refinery
November 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Urges CARB to Follow the Science, Maintain Bioethanol’s Exemption from Cap-and-Trade Program
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuels trade association, submitted comments today (October 26, 2023) to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) as part of its effort to revise the state’s cap and trade regulations. Specifically, the comments called on
November 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with PTL Marine to Supply Renewable Diesel to Marine Customers across California
(Neste) Neste is partnering with PTL Marine to provide Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to the marine sector across the State of California. PTL Marine, a division of Pilot Thomas Logistics, is a leading provider of maritime fuel and lubricants, supplies and last-mile logistics. Through this
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $10.4 Million to Help Rural Californians Expand Use of Renewable Energy and Fuels
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) USDA Rural Development California State Director Maria Gallegos Herrera today announced USDA is investing $10.4 million to upgrade clean fuel infrastructure and help agricultural producers and rural small business owners make energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets
(Biofuels Digest/Nuu Media) Low Carbon Fuels 2040: The Emerging Markets provides detailed case studies, updates and analysis of the key producers and developers participating in Renewable Diesel projects and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) projects in the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, and in South
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Interview: Brazil's Raízen Sees Ethanol Producers Unable to Meet Demand
by Thomas Washington and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) New processing plants take 6-18 months to complete; Ethanol from sugarcane leaves is RED II-compliant -- Cellulosic ethanol supply is hampered by a shortage of plants to process EU-compliant biofuel from sugarcane leaves but several
November 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Mapped: Carbon Pricing Initiatives around the World
(Transport Energy Strategies/Visual Capitalist) ... Over the past two decades, governments around the world have responded to climate change through various initiatives and policies, with carbon pricing at the forefront. A recent example is the Canadian province of Ontario’s Emissions Performance Standards program, first launched
November 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Major Oil Companies Are Investing in Biofuels, According to BCC Research Report
(BBC Research) As worldwide concern for the environmental impact of traditional fuel grows, global players in the oil industry are investing in biofuels with new-zero carbon emissions. -- Biofuel in transport fuel is just 5.4%, or around 2 million barrels per day.
October 30, 2023 Read Full Article
INSIGHT: 16 US States May Restrict Sale of Combustion-Based Autos
by Al Greenwood (Independent Commodity Interlligence Services) Several US states could adopt restrictions on the sale of light vehicles that rely primarily on internal combustion engines (ICE), which would lower demand for liquid fuels while increasing demand for plastics and chemicals
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Intelinair Selected as Partner for USDA Climate-Smart Commodities Grant
(Intelinair/Business Wire) Grant Focused on Advancing Camelina as Renewable Fuel Feedstock -- Intelinair announced that it has been selected to participate as a project partner in one of the USDA’s Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities grants. Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. was awarded up to
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
12th Annual LCFS & Carbon Markets Workshop --- January 10 - 12, 2024 --- San Diego, CA
Jurisdictional cap-and-trade programs continue to gain steam in North America, with Washington’s new Cap-and-Invest program bursting out of the gate in its much-anticipated debut while New York gears up for the launch of its own program, one that faces unique
October 26, 2023 Read Full Article
CARB Weighs Tough Post-MY25 Auto GHG Limits Based on EPA Plan
(Inside EPA) California air regulators are considering tough new greenhouse gas standards for model year 2026-35 passenger vehicles via amendments to the state’s existing Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation, which does not address GHGs, based in part on EPA’s
October 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Pivoting Ethanol Industry to Stay Relevant
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) ... Illinois Corn recently hosted a series of meetings and a webinar that addressed “the crossroads of carbon and corn.” The theme focused on the importance of reducing the carbon footprint that would create new market opportunities
October 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Global Increase in Biomass Carbon Stock Dominated by Growth of Northern Young Forests over Past Decade
by Yang, H., Ciais, P., Frappart, F. et al (Nature Geoscience) Changes in terrestrial carbon storage under environmental and land-use changes remain a critical source of uncertainty in regional and global carbon budgets. We generated global maps of annual live vegetation biomass using
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Commentary: Want to Help Virginia Consumers? Reverse Course on Electric Vehicle Mandate
by James S. Gilmore III (Richmond Times Dispatch) t’s time to clear the air about Virginia’s electric vehicle mandate, also known as the “Clean Cars” law, that state lawmakers passed back in 2021. Forcing roughly 35% of new vehicles sold in Virginia
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
DHL Express and World Energy Agree to Global Partnership to Speed up Aviation Decarbonization via Sustainabile Aviation Fuel Certificates
(DHL) Seven-year agreement will provide 668 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to replace fossil jet fuel; Will enable DHL to reduce approx. 1.7 million tonnes of CO2e on a lifecycle basis, equivalent to operating DHL’s Americas aviation network carbon neutrally
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Scuttled CO2 Pipeline Renews Debate about State Hurdles
by Jeffrey Tomich, Jason Plautz, Niina H. Farah (E&E News Energywire) The cancellation of a major carbon dioxide pipeline Friday rippled far beyond the Corn Belt, raising questions about the fate of similar projects and the viability of carbon capture technology
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Will California and Washington Marry Their Carbon Markets?
by Anne C. Mulkern (E&E News Climatewire) ... Now Evergreen State officials face a new choice — whether to link their system with a carbon market run jointly by Quebec, the Canadian province, and California, the first U.S. state to establish
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
EPA Announces Winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the winners of the 2023 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies. Through the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
When It All Matters
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In August, the American Coalition for Ethanol held its 36th Annual Conference, themed “Everything Counts,” featuring speakers covering topics ranging from selling higher blends of ethanol to export markets and decarbonization. Members of ACE leadership, Dave
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Pushing The 100% Renewable Option
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2022, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke with Pearson Fuels about its completely renewable liquid fuel, made up of ethanol and renewable naphtha. Over a year later, EPM speaks with Jeff Wilkerson about Pearson Fuels’ ongoing
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Q&A: The EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – To Whom Does It Apply and What Should EU and Non-EU Companies Consider?
by Greg Norman, Simon Toms, Adam M. Howard, Kathryn Gamble (Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP) As part of its commitment to strengthen sustainability disclosure in its 2018 Sustainable Finance Action Plan, the European Commission (EC), together with the European Financial
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Stillwater’s Carbon Market Outlooks Help Fuels Producers and Investors Navigate Carbon Market Uncertainty and Plan for the Future
(Stillwater Associates) Our LCFS Credit Price Outlook along with credit price outlooks for Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP), British Columbia’s LCFS (BC-LCFS), U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) RINs, and Lipid Feedstocks Outlook provide unique, in-depth perspectives on the future of carbon
October 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Do EVs Reduce NOx or PM Emissions More than Combustion Engine Vehicles? The Answer May Surprise You.
by Gary Yowell (Stillwater Associates) From the 1990s to the present day, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have maintained that EVs have lower nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions than internal
October 19, 2023 Read Full Article
US Supreme Court Won't Hear Minnesota 'Clean Car' Challenge
by Scott McClallen (The Center Square/Crow River Media) The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an auto group's challenge of Minnesota adopting "clean car rules" that will require automakers to introduce more low-emission vehicles. Minnesota will be the first Midwest state to
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
US Says Lead Emissions from Small Piston-Engine Aircraft Pose Public Health Danger
by David Shepardson (Reuters) The U.S Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday issued a final determination declaring that emissions from aircraft that use leaded fuel pose a danger to public health, following years of study. Commercial aircraft use jet fuel, which does not contain
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
NARA Launches Campaign to Educate Public, Government on Organics-Recycling Benefits of Rendering
(North American Renderers Association) The North American Renderers Association has just released a useful infographic, titled, “Organics Recycling: How Recycling Food Waste with Rendering Creates Value & Ensures Sustainability,” as a part of its information campaign on the subject. The colorful and
October 18, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogen & Derivatives
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on the Digest webinar stage, we looked at The Next Chapter for Hydrogen and Derivative; my guests were Muhammed Islam, Clinton Johnson and Blane Vincent, all vice-presidents at S&B. It was, I believe, the
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Judge Halts Major Bay Area Refinery Project for State Environmental Review
by Natalie Hanson (Courthouse News Service) Phillips 66 cannot begin operations at a new California biofuel refinery until Contra Costa County fixes flaws in an environmental analysis of the project. -- Phillips 66 must halt a plan to start operating a new
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Boeing, NASA, United Airlines to Test SAF Benefits with Air-to-Air Flights
(Boeing) Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 737-10 for United Airlines, will fly on SAF, trailed by NASA's DC-8 Airborne Science Lab measuring non-CO2 emissions; - Studying how SAF can reduce soot and impact contrails; - Supported by FAA, GE Aerospace, German Aerospace Center (DLR),
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Top Ethanol Maker Says States Should Embrace Carbon Pipelines
by Kim Chipman (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) The world’s biggest maker of corn ethanol says US states that don’t embrace efforts to capture and store greenhouse gases risk being “left behind.” Poet LLC said in a statement Thursday it remains committed to the technology
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $7 Billion For America’s First Clean Hydrogen Hubs, Driving Clean Manufacturing and Delivering New Economic Opportunities Nationwide
(U.S. Department of Energy) President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda Drives $50 Billion in Public-Private Sector Investment to Jumpstart America’s Clean Hydrogen Economy; Seven Clean Hydrogen Hubs Will Create Tens of Thousands of High-Quality Jobs, Strengthen the Nation’s Energy Security, and
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Chevron Spearheads Innovative Fuel Alternatives
(NACS Magazine) The company has fit-for-purpose solutions to match a variety of customer needs. -- ... A recent notable achievement is the demonstration of Chevron’s renewable gasoline blend, an innovative new fuel which aims to help address transportation sector carbon emissions.
October 12, 2023 Read Full Article
E15 Could Ease California’s High Gas Prices
by Tom Block (Iowa Farm Bureau) ... The Renewable Fuels Association pointed that out last week. California is one of only two states in the country that still don’t allow the use of lower-carbon E15 blends, despite the state’s focus on
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
The U.S. Department of Energy Announces $16.7 Million in Project Selections to Advance Production of Affordable Biofuels and Biochemicals
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $16.7 million in funding for five projects to advance the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The selected projects will support the Sustainable
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 Offers Massive Savings as Gasoline Prices Rise
(Pearson Fuel/PR Newswire) Prices for E85 in California are offering savings of more than two dollars per gallon as the cost of gasoline has continued to increase. The state's average gasoline price reached $5.66 per gallon this month, its highest level in nearly a year and 45 cents more
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Preserving California's Emissions Reduction Goals: Stay the Course on Methane Reductions from the LCFS
by Sam Wade (Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas) As California continues efforts to reach its ambitious climate goals, the California Air Resources Board faces a pivotal decision that could profoundly impact the state's climate progress. CARB is currently updating the
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Washington Clean Fuel Standard Achieves Impressive First Quarter Results
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The Washington Clean Fuel Standard is off to an impressive start with the release of its first-quarter results for the number of credits generated by alternative low-carbon fuels. These figures demonstrate the program’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions, supporting
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
How the U.S. May Eventually Overtake the EU in Sustainable Aviation Parts 1 and 2
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies/European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP)) More than a decade of solid R&D, numerous private (industry-wide) and public stakeholders’ working groups and advocacy, eventually yielded a comprehensive and long-term, hopefully stable, regulatory proposal, esoterically named ReFuel
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell Debuts Renewable Diesel at Los Angeles Stations -- OPIS
by Donna Harris (OPIS/MarketWatch) Shell Plc has begun offering Shell Renewable Diesel at 75 Los Angeles Shell stations, the company said in an email Monday. The major is promoting renewable diesel on its website as a low-carbon, drop-in fuel that can reduce
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
Global Clean Energy Reports Largest Camelina Acreage Worldwide
(Global Clean Energy) Over 65,000 acres contracted in the U.S., South America, and Europe -- Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. (OTCQB:GCEH) today announced that its subsidiaries Sustainable Oils, Inc. (North America) and Camelina Company (Europe and South America) worked with growers to contract a record
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
How United and Other US Airlines Lost Momentum on Sustainable Jet Fuel
by Ben Elgin (Bloomberg) Despite soaring rhetoric, American carriers are far behind their European counterparts in implementing this climate fix. -- ... Only a half-dozen companies make commercial quantities of SAF, which accounts for about 0.1% of the world’s jet-fuel supply and costs at least
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
World Energy and Microsoft Join Forces to Drive Aviation Decarbonization through Ten-year Contract for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Certificates (SAFc)
(World Energy) World Energy, the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer and low-carbon solutions provider, announced a long-term agreement with Microsoft to accelerate the decarbonization of corporate air travel and its supply chain cargo through the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel certificates
October 04, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Calls on California to Stop “Slow-Walking” E15 Approval
(Rnewable Fuels Association) In a letter today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the agency to expeditiously approve the use of cleaner-burning, lower-carbon E15 gasoline blends, which contain 15 percent ethanol. RFA noted that California is one
October 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Reduces Fleet's Environmental Impact with Sustainable Fuel Alternative
(Amtrak Pacific Surfliner) Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service transitions to a more sustainable fuel made from renewable raw materials -- The Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Rail Corridor Agency, which manages the Amtrak® Pacific Surfliner® service, is proud to announce that the passenger rail fleet is now
October 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Aemetis Biogas Closes $53 Million Sale of IRA Tax Credits
(Aemetis) Tax credits generated by investment in negative carbon intensity renewable natural gas production; additional $800 million of IRA investment and production tax credits expected in the next four years from Aemetis renewable fuel projects -- Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable natural
October 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Expands Its Renewable Fuels Supply Capabilities in Southern California
(Neste) Neste has expanded its capability to supply renewable fuels to customers on the West Coast of the United States in cooperation with Vopak, a leading energy industry infrastructure provider. Neste commissioned terminal capacity at Vopak’s Los Angeles terminal in
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
DOE Announces Nearly $48 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding Will Help Reduce Costs and Improve the Performance of Critical Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fuel Cell Technologies, Support DOE’s Hydrogen Shot -- In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Feenstra: Combating President Biden’s Electric Vehicle Mandates -- President Biden Refuses to Accept the Facts. 95% of Cars on the Road Today Run on Liquid Fuel and Are Significantly More Affordable and Reliable than Electric Vehicles.
by Randy Feenstra (Congressman (R-IA 4th District)/The Iowa Torch) ... There is no clearer example of his executive overreach than his hasty and costly push to electrify every car and truck in the United States. At his direction, he has called on
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Some Countries Are Already Talking about Walking Back Fossil Fuel Car Bans
by Bradley Brownell (Jalopnik) Will anyone be ready for their own EV mandate deadlines? --- In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime Minister opening discussions on potentially delaying the country’s ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars, we thought it might
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Propane: Regulatory & Refiner Perspectives
(Stillwater Associates) On August 22, 2023 Stillwater President Megan Boutwell presented about regulatory & refiner perspectives at the Renewable Propane Summit hosted by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Agenda 1. Regulatory environment: Incentivizing carbon reduction a. CO2 reduction regulations for transport b. A couple
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Flash Report – SRIA Release: CARB’s First Salvo of Proposed 2023 LCFS Amendments
(Stillwater Associates) On September 8, 2023, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) released the Standardized Regulatory Impact Assessment (SRIA) for the 2023 Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Amendments. An SRIA is required when a proposed regulation has an economic impact exceeding
September 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Launches American Climate Corps
by Robin Bravender (Politico Pro Greenwire) A government program aimed at putting young people to work on climate has been on President Joe Biden’s wish list for years. -- President Joe Biden is launching a new federal program that aims to put
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
California Wades into Oil Lawsuits
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) California’s lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil companies could supercharge a yearslong campaign to force the industry to pony up for its role in driving climate change. The state joined a growing number of
September 18, 2023 Read Full Article
California’s Climate Disclosure Bill Could Have Nationwide Impacts
by Kristoffer Tigue (Inside Climate News) The legislation, passed by the state lawmakers this week, still needs the governor's signature. But it could be the first to require companies to report carbon emissions from supply chains. Large corporations that want to do
September 16, 2023 Read Full Article
D.C. Circuit Raises Tough Questions for Critics of EPA’s Auto GHG Rule
(Inside EPA) Liquid fuels groups and Republican state officials appeared to face tough questioning from appellate judges during Sept. 14 oral arguments in their case challenging EPA’s latest round of vehicle greenhouse gas standards, including whether the rule illegally “mandates” greater
September 15, 2023 Read Full Article
California Hydrogen Leadership Summit --- June 16-17, 2024 --- Sacramento, CA
The California Hydrogen Leadership Summit is a collaboration between the California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) and Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), each with substantial experience advocating for clean hydrogen and organizing clean energy conferences. CHBC is comprised of over 140
September 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Converting Engines, and the E85 Narrative
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Whether Tuomo Isokivijärvi is meeting with venture capitalists in Palo Alto, California, Finland or anywhere else in the world, he’s usually trying to explain how his company’s E85-based conversion kit technology applies to current and
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Vantage Data Centers to Continue Deploying Renewable Generator Fuel, Plans Rollout in Additional Markets in 2023
(Vantage Data Centers/Business Wire) Company leverages innovative biofuel source, working towards commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030 -- Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, today announced the continued deployment of hydrotreated vegetable oil
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Aemetis Receives Key Permit for 90 Million Gallon per Year Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Renewable Diesel Plant in California
(Aemetis) The City Council in Riverbank, California unanimously approved a Use Permit to implement the City’s long-term plan for “Green Businesses” to reuse the former Army plant; City action includes CEQA approval allowing other agencies to issue permits Aemetis, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMTX), a
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
US Renewable Diesel Production Capacity Surpasses Biodiesel Capacity in 2023
(U.S. Energy Information Administration/Biobased Diesel Daily) In January 2023, U.S. production capacity of renewable diesel and other biofuels reached 3 billion gallons per year, surpassing U.S. biodiesel production capacity for the first time. Rising targets for state and federal renewable fuel programs
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Truck-Makers Oppose EPA Tailpipe Plan Despite Public Pledges
by Mike Lee (E&E News Climatewire) The EPA rules would apply to trucks built in model years 2027 through 2032, and it requires companies to steadily reduce their emissions. -- Truck manufacturers have been working to weaken EPA’s greenhouse gas regulations on
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Vertimass EMEA Signs Agreement to Acquire European Renewable Fuel Company Ekobenz
(Vertimass EMEA/PR Newswire) The acquisition will bring together companies with complementary technological capabilities, an existing production plant and customer relationships, making Vertimass one of the leading renewable fuels companies in operation for the conversion of alcohols to hydrocarbons. Vertimass EMEA B.V. announced today
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
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