(Neste) When Neste started doing business in North America in the '80s, our focus was on oil products. We used to collect crude oil by truck from the Texas oil fields and sell gasoline to the U.S. West Coast. Now,
Carbon Intensity (CI)/Carbon Footprint
Back TO HOMEVan Kessel Opens New Greenpoint Clean Energy Hub in Ede
(Van Kessel (Google Translation)) We have opened a new Greenpoint location in Ede, Gelderland. At first glance it looks like a traditional gas station. In reality, Greenpoint Ede will become a real 'Clean Energy Hub', in other words a refueling and charging location
August 16, 2022 Read Full Article
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Takes Another Step towards Sustainability Goal: Launches EV Charging and Bio-Diesel Filling Stations Hyderabad
(GMR Hyderabad International Airport) Strengthening its efforts towards eco-friendly operations, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) recently launched two sustainable initiatives, an EV (Electric Vehicle) charging station at Main Car Park and a Bio-Diesel Filling station at the Public Transportation Center (PTC). Inculcating
August 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Forto and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Deliver Biofuel Alternative for Customers
(Forto Logistics/PR Newswire) Forto Delivers First Customer Booking as Hapag-Lloyd Opens Biofuel Option to Partners -- Through a new partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, a leading global liner shipping company, Forto has launched a biofuel program for ocean shipping customers who seek to
August 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Make Greenhouse-Gas Accounting Reliable — Build Interoperable Systems -- Global Integrated Reporting Is Essential if the Planet Is to Achieve Net-Aero Emissions.
by Amy Luers , Leehi Yona , Christopher B. Field , Robert B. Jackson , Katharine J. Mach , Benjamin W. Cashore , Cynthia Elliott , Lauren Gifford , Colleen Honigsberg , Lena Klaassen , H. Damon Matthews , Andi
August 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Unlocking Biofertilizer as Additional Revenue Source
by Chris Peterson (Biomass Magazine) When considering opportunities to produce and sell digestate, there are legal Issues for renewable natural gas project developers to consider. ... It is no wonder farmers are looking beyond traditional sources to fertilize crops. Such alternatives include
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
(Not) Plowing to Net Zero Carbon Emissions
by Jerry Perkins (Successful Farming) As a farmer and ethanol services director at EcoEngineers in Des Moines, Iowa, Mark Heckman expects that farmers who can show that they are lowering the carbon footprint of producing corn for ethanol will soon
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Kuehne+Nagel Committed to Ship 40,000 TEUs on Biofuel
(Kuehne+Nagel) First of several advanced biofuel volumes secured for Kuehne+Nagel’s biofuel concept; Available to customers on any trade and on any service; True decarbonisation by 100% CO2e avoidance Kuehne+Nagel has secured the equivalent volumes of a waste-based next generation biofuel to save
August 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Cure or Curse: Can 'Next-Generation' Biofuels Turbocharge the Net Zero Transition?
by Cecilia Keating (Business Green) ... But Gordon McManus, research director for refining and oil products team for the Europe, Middle East, Africa region at leading research and consulting business Wood Mackenzie, said the biofuels industry might be poised to "come of age"
August 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Oyj: and Hellenic Petroleum Group to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Greece and to Aegean Airlines
(Neste) Neste and HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group have entered into an agreement for the commercial distribution of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM on flights by Aegean Airlines, the leading air carrier in Greece. HELLENIC PETROLEUM Group, through its subsidiary EKO, will ensure the supply
August 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Greener to the Island: DB Sylt Shuttle Refuels with Climate-Friendly Biofuel
(Deutsche Bahn (Google translation)) From now on, diesel trains on the Sylt Shuttle and Sylt Shuttle Plus will refuel with the climate-friendly biofuel HVO • Around 90 percent less greenhouse gas emissions • By 2025, Deutsche Bahn will also switch the
August 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Overcoming the 4 Biggest Challenges Facing Biodiesel Producers
by Julie Valentine (Refining Flow Solutions, Emerson Automation Solutions/Biofuels Digest) ... As demand increases, so too do the challenges for energy producers, including diversity of feedstocks, reliability of equipment, ever-changing regulatory standards and low-carbon outputs. Automation technologies, software and analytics are vital
August 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Always the Bridesmaid Never the Bride – The Problem with On-Purpose Bio-Propane
Steven Slome, Joshua C. Velson and Tom Fox (NextantECA) Like many chemicals and fuels, propane is at a crossroads. As is happening for other fuels and chemicals currently, the propane industry is exploring options for increasing the sustainability of their product. There
August 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Office Achieves Major Biofuel Technology and Production Milestone
by Josh Messner (U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has achieved a significant milestone in decreasing the minimum fuel selling price (MFSP) of drop-in biofuels, which are fuels made from biomass and other waste
August 04, 2022 Read Full Article
HVO Is a Fuel You Need to Know
(Diesel Technology Forum) HVO, along with renewable diesel and biodiesel, delivers significant GHG and other emissions benefits with the promise for even more in the future -- ... The path to decarbonization isn’t as straightforward for commercial trucks and off-road engines
August 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Jet Bet Bonanza: A Series of SAF Offtake Stunners from Denver’s Biofuels Broncos
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week we received the long-anticipated news that Gevo closed on the purchase of approximately 245 acres near Lake Preston, South Dakota for its first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel facility, Net-Zero 1. The site was
August 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Use of High-Octane Fuels Including Ethanol
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With gasoline prices still at historically high levels, a group of U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced legislation that would expand demand for ethanol by establishing high-octane certification test fuels containing 20% to 30% ethanol and
July 27, 2022 Read Full Article
MSC Presses ahead with Glycerine-Based Biofuel Trials
by Adis Ajdin (Splash 247) Cyprus-based MSC Shipmanagement a subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a framework agreement with London-listed alternative-fuels company Quadrise Fuels International to trial its emulsion fuel and glycerine-based marine biofuel. The deal will see MSC Shipmanagement
July 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Gevo Closes on Net-Zero1 Production Facility Land in Lake Preston, SD and Plans Fall Groundbreaking
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce closing on the purchase of approximately 245 acres near Lake Preston, South Dakota for its first commercial scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility, Net-Zero 1. The site initially optioned for purchase by
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
NORA Demonstrates Net-Zero Home with 100% Biodiesel for Heat, Solar Panels for Power
(National Oilheat Research Alliance) The National Oilheat Research Alliance is setting out to prove that homeowners can reduce a home’s carbon emissions to zero using a renewable low-carbon liquid fuel and solar panels. Indeed, the demonstration has already begun in
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
GOP Lieutenant Governor Candidate Says Minnesota Needs to Be Open-Minded on Energy Solutions
(Marshall Radio) The running mate for Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen was in Granite Falls last week. Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk toured the hydro-electric dam and also paid a visit Granite Falls Ethanol on Thursday. ... Birk added that he believes the
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Coastal Effect: Comparable to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, Pro-Biofuel Policies in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia Offer a Vast Region of Opportunity for Reduced-CI Ethanol on the Pacific Coast.
by Melissa Anderson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Eleven years ago, California led the way with the implementation of its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which continues to be a guiding force for clean fuel policy on the West Coast and beyond. Since
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Janesville Ethanol Plant Boosting Efficiency
by Mark Fischenich (Mankota Free Press) At a time when oil prices have made it particularly painful to gas up a vehicle, when western democracies are struggling with the ethics of buying oil from countries like Saudi Arabia and Russia, when
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Research Finds More Emissions Benefits at Lower Cost from Accelerated Fleet Turnover and Use of Bio- and Renewable Fuels than Switching to Electrified Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
(Diesel Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) A new study that evaluates several approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles from 2022-2032 finds considerable advantages with advanced diesel technology particularly when using renewable biofuels, as compared to
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Avfuel and Neste Supply SAF to Viva Aerobus
(Avfuel) Fulfilling its commitment made on World Environment Day, Viva Aerobus—Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline—took its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel from Los Angeles to Guadalajara on June 15. The uplift was made possible by the partnership between Avfuel and Neste. The
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF, RD via Cellulosic Feedstocks: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to BioTFueL technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week we took a Deep Dive into the BioTfuel technology in a special webinar on SAF, RD via Cellulosic Feedstocks. The BioTfueL project launched by Axens, TotalEnergies and a number of partners is designed
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Comments on Oregon’s Proposed Clean Fuels Program Extension
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley submitted comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in response to its proposal to update and extend its carbon reductions under the state’s Clean Fuels Program (CFP). The original
July 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Emerson and Neste Engineering Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations for More Efficient, Sustainable Production
(Emerson/Business Wire) Automation software and advanced digital technologies to maximize performance at world’s third-largest crude tall oil biorefinery, accelerating transition to cleaner fuels -- Fintoil, together with Neste Engineering Solutions, has selected Emerson’s (NYSE: EMR) automation software and technologies to maximize
July 22, 2022 Read Full Article
F1 Continues Push to Hit Net Zero Carbon by 2030 Target
(Formula 1) Development of a 100% sustainable fuel, slashing the use of single-use plastics and reviewing travel and freight logistics – these are just some of the things Formula 1 as a sport is working on as part of its
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Walk and Chew Gum – Keeping Biofuels at the Table
by John Eichberger (Fuels Institute/Biofuels Digest) ... (I)t seems we have lost sight of something very important – the 1.4 billion vehicles in operation throughout the world (approximately 300 million of which are in the United States) that will never
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Sky’s the Limit as UK Sets out Strategy to Reach Net Zero Aviation and Deliver Guilt-Free Flying
(U.K. Department for Transport, Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, The Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, and The Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP) Jet Zero strategy commits UK domestic aviation to achieving net zero emissions by 2040, and for
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Approves Carinata Fuel Pathway for REG’s Geismar Facility
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on June 30 approved a Renewable Fuel Standard fuel pathway filed by Renewable Energy Group Inc. that will allow the company’s biorefinery in Geismar, Louisiana, to generate D4 biomass-based diesel renewable identification numbers
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
‘Diesel Nut’ Development Brings Texas A&M AgriLife, Chevron Together
(AgriLife Today) Collaboration will utilize peanuts to potentially develop feedstock for lower-carbon fuel production -- Peanut oil powered the world’s first diesel engine when it was premiered by Rudolf Diesel at the World Exposition in Paris in 1900. Now, a
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Union Pacific Tests 100% Biobased Diesel Fuel in 4 Locomotives
(Union Pacific Railroad/Biobased Diesel Daily) Four Union Pacific locomotives providing service to a San Bernardino sand and gravel mine are running on 100 percent biobased diesel—the first time in Union Pacific’s history that a locomotive is being powered solely by
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
CEMEX USA Chooses CNG & Bio-CNG for Southern California Truck Fleet
(CEMEX/NGV Journal) CEMEX USA has added close to 40 low-emission CNF-powered trucks to replace diesel powered vehicles in its Southern California fleet as part of efforts to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2050. CEMEX’s new state-of-the-art trucks, which
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Comstock Pioneers Renewable Fuels Technology
(Comstock Mining/Yahoo!) Breakthrough Unlocks Massive New Feedstock Model for Net Zero Energy Independence -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) today announced a significant expansion of its leading cellulosic technology portfolio by filing for a new patent covering breakthrough
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Red Trail Energy Begins Carbon Capture and Storage
(Red Trail Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The first carbon capture and storage project allowed under state primacy in the U.S. has commenced operations. Red Trail Energy LLC announces it officially began carbon capture and storage (CCS) at its ethanol facility located near
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
'Hydrogen Long-Term Solution to Net-Zero Target' -- Airbus CEO Sees First H2 Planes on Regional Routes
By Bernd Radowitz (ReCharge) Guillame Faury tells German newspaper sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) likely short-term solution for decarbonisation while H2-powered aircraft to be important after 2050 -- ... “SAF is the short-term solution, and for long-haul flights probably the long-term one,
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies, Inc. Secures California Executive Orders: Decarbonizing the Heavy-Duty Transportation Sector through the Use of 100% Biodiesel
(Optimus Technologies) B100 Technology Arrives in California for the First Time -- Optimus Technologies, Inc. is a clean energy technology company based in Pittsburgh, PA that manufactures the Vector System, an advanced fuel system technology that enables diesel engines to
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Forget Saudi Arabia — Biden Should Have Gone to South Dakota: Letters to the Editor for July 17
by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Argus Leader/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) President Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia to beg for more oil seems unnecessary to us — he could have saved himself a long trip by coming to see what is being
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Moving Stepwise toward State Clean Fuel Standards
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) From Minnesota to Nebraska, discussions around performance-based fuel standards are bringing a broad range of stakeholders together. Progress requires coalition building and compromise. Movement towards state clean fuel standards in the Midwest inspired by
July 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Airbus H225 Flies on 100% SAF in Both Safran Makila 2 Engines
(Airbus/Biobased Diesel Daily) An Airbus H225 has performed the first-ever helicopter flight with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering both Safran’s Makila 2 engines. This flight, which follows the flight of an H225 with one SAF-powered Makila 2 engine in
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Both Ends of the Bridge at Once: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to the DOE’s Co-Optima Project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s the perfect fuel, and the perfect vehicle? Can we optimize both at the same time, instead of optimizing one at a time? Researchers associated with the Co-Optima project aim to identify low carbon fuel-engine
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Showcases Ethanol’s Decarbonization Capabilities at G20 Meeting
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Regional Director for Southeast Asia and Oceania Caleb Wurth showcased the significant role fuel ethanol plays in decarbonizing the transport sector and bolstering fuel security during a Group of Twenty (G20) workshop entitled, “Biofuels
July 15, 2022 Read Full Article
NBAA’s Congressional Testimony Highlights Business Aviation’s Focus on Sustainability, Safety and Innovation
(National Business Aviation Association) The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today detailed for Congress a policy roadmap for strengthening the general aviation sector in the U.S. and around the world, today and in the years to come. In testimony before the U.S.
July 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Twelve and Alaska Airlines to Collaborate with Microsoft to Advance Sustainable Aviation Fuel Derived from Recaptured CO2 and Renewable Energy
(Alaska Airlines/PR Newswire) Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement Twelve will also work with the companies toward a demonstration flight proving viability of commercial use of e-fuel, and to provide low carbon jet fuel for Microsoft's business travel on
July 14, 2022 Read Full Article
XFuel Lands €8.2m Investment to Accelerate Roll-out of Low Carbon Fuel Technology for Land, Sea and Air
(XFuel) The investment enables the next generation technology provider to develop a first commercial-scale project for low-cost, low-carbon, drop-in fuel in hard-to-abate sectors -- Sustainable energy pioneer XFuel today announced it has secured €8.2 million in its latest round of investment, laying the
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Like-for Like Comparisons of Future Fuels Key to Vessel Investment Decisions
(SEA-LNG) All alternative marine fuels share a common decarbonisation pathway--SEA-LNG has released a framework for comparing the emissions and cost implications of adopting future fuel pathways and urges the industry make like-for-like comparisons when discussing alternative marine fuels. The industry is
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Use and Storage: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Radicle
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Radicle’s Director of Biofuels, Brad Neff, shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC on how they support global companies in reducing and removing GHG emissions. Find out what they are doing in low carbon fuel
July 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing Aviation with SAF: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to SkyNRG
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Over 30 supply chain projects across the globe have been completed by SkyNRG, with over 40 airlines and cargo operators supplied SAF by SkyNRG. But that’s just the beginning! SkyNRG finds that 350-400 SAF facilities
July 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Oils Opens North American Headquarters in Montana
(Sustainable Oils/Biomass Magazine) To the applause of onlookers, the ribbon was cut on Sustainable Oils’ new 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art North America headquarters building in Great Falls on June 23. Complete with plant breeding and research labs, the facility currently employs
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Michigan Soybean Committee Launches Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition
(Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition) In a move to foster energy security, cleaner air and more sustainable transportation, the Michigan Soybean Committee is pleased to announce formation of the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC). The new coalition promotes the use of advanced biofuels, including
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste, MAN and Altens Sign a Partnership to Promote Biofuels in France
(Neste) Sharing a common vision where biofuels have a key role to play in reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in transportation – Neste, MAN and Altens have signed a partnership contract aimed at promoting biofuels in France. France is a strong
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Reducing Aircraft Emissions Using Biofuels
by Laura Thomson (AZO Cleantech) Many strategies and solutions have been developed to enforce sustainable development in aviation and to limit the negative impact on the environment. This article looks at recent research exploring the use of biofuels to reduce
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Tüpraş Selects Honeywell Ecofining™ Technology For Biofuel Production In Türki̇ye
(Honeywell) Tüpraş and Honeywell sign licensing agreement for the use of Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ technology; The Honeywell UOP Ecofining™ process has been used commercially to produce renewable diesel since 2013 and sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) since 2016 -- Honeywell announced today
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd Set an Example for Sustainable Ocean Transport by Using Advanced Biofuel
(Hapag-Lloyd) Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments; One of the most significant agreements to date between an ocean carrier and a freight forwarder; The agreement demonstrates scalability of sustainable transport solutions -- DHL Global Forwarding,
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Designing to Carbon Intensity Score: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Merrick & Company
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What are the challenges and tradeoffs of Carbon Intensity Scores? How does new applications of technologies affect risk management? What about heat integration? Project execution? Find out what Merrick & Company has to say about
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
ANL: Can Farms Produce to the Max and Still Reduce GHG Emissions?
by Kristen Mally Dean (Argonne National Laboratory/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... With new practices, farmers can make farms a net sink of CO2, helping the U.S. reach its goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Sustainable intensification is a two-prong approach many think
July 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Hot Hydrofaction: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Steeper Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Steeper Energy’s President, Perry Toms, shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC on how hydrofaction – a proven thermochemical is advancing biofuels commercial acceptance. From milestones to commercialization partners, get all the details on how
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Whatever Happened to Cellulosic Ethanol?
by David Kramer (Physics Today) Technological immaturity, falling oil prices, overoptimistic investors, and regulatory uncertainty are blamed for the failure of a promising biofuel technology to perform as hoped. -- Despite a decade and a half of big US federal investments
July 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Intensity Renewables: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NexantECA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, ethylene, propylene – They can all be produced with low carbon intensity. Check out this illuminating slide guide from Steven Slome at NexantECA on how while methanol and ammonia have larger implications
July 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Jefferson City Fleet to Fuel up with Missouri-Made Biodiesel
(Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Missouri Soybeans is powering the state capital of Jefferson City with biodiesel. With more than 140,000 combined gallons used on-road in city fleets, Jefferson City Public Works plans to utilize Missouri-made, soybean-powered biodiesel to shift
July 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Farnborough Airport Company Celebrates Launch of Its Net Zero Roadmap with Industry Leading Sustainable Fuel Initiative
(Farnborough Airport) Farnborough Airport, Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation, today launches its Net Zero Roadmap, establishing one of the most ambitious Net Zero targets in the aviation sector. Titled, ‘Roadmap to Net
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Embraer and Pratt & Whitney Complete 100% SAF Flight Testing of GTF-Powered E195-E2 Aircraft
(Embraer) Embraer and Pratt & Whitney have successfully tested a GTF-powered E195-E2 aircraft on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test, with one engine running on 100% SAF, validated that GTF engines and the E-Jets E2 family can fly on
July 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Public Workshop: Potential Changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program --- July 7, 2022 --- ONLINE
The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) invites you to participate in a public workshop to provide input on potential changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, including options for carbon-intensity targets under the LCFS. Staff will
July 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Marr Taking the Lead in Transition to Renewable Diesel (HVO100)
(Marr Contracting) Marr Contracting have announced they will be the first business in Australia to transition from fossil diesel to HVO100 – a diesel made from 100% renewable raw materials, used as a drop-in fuel. Marr’s Managing Director, Simon Marr, made the
July 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Fuel Standard Regulations to Start Later, Cut More Emissions from Gas, Diesel
(The Canadian Press/Castanet) The federal government is delaying new emissions standards on gasoline and diesel another year but is demanding the oil and gas sector make bigger cuts to fuel emissions by 2030 given how much more money the companies are
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
TotalEnergies, MOL Group Complete First Ship Refuelling with Biofuel in Singapore
by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) (9104.T) and TotalEnergies Marine Fuels (TTEF.PA) have completed the first refuelling of a ship with biofuels in Singapore, the shipping company said on Wednesday. The ship, a car and truck carrier named Heroic Ace, was refueled using
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Three Key Take-Aways from ACT Expo 2022
(Cummins) ... 1. Hydrogen is a promising solution for the demanding requirements of heavy-duty trucking. Hydrogen has a lot going for it, including a couple of possible powertrain options for the future: hydrogen fuel cells and internal combustion engines. Hydrogen is energy dense
June 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Regional Sustainable Aviation Fuel/Renewable Diesel: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NextChem
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) NextChem and Saola are working together to provide a sustainable aviation fuel/renewable diesel plant sized to regional feedstock supplies. Check out this illuminating slide guide on how their renewable diesel tech is tuned to
June 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel, Ag Groups Comment on SEC Climate Disclosures Rulemaking
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) ... Growth Energy’s comments focused on the calculation of biofuel GHG emissions. “The proposed rule would require many public companies to calculate and disclose GHG emissions from throughout their entire supply chain and production cycle,” Growth Energy
June 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol vs. Petroleum-Based Fuel Carbon Emissions
by Valerie Sarisky-Reed (U.S. Department of Energy) Biofuels have been proven to emit significantly lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than petroleum-based fuels, and recent scientific studies indicate that net-zero emission biofuels are not only possible, but achievable. Corn ethanol and other biofuels are
June 24, 2022 Read Full Article
ATR, Braathens Conduct 100%-Powered SAF Test Flight
(Runway Girl Network/Braathens Regional Airlines) Today (June 21, 2022), regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, Swedish airline Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste collaborated to enable the first ever 100% SAF-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft.
June 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Plasma Blue: Making Cents
by Seg Niebuhr (Plasma Blue/Biobased Diesel Daily) ... But when a biodiesel production plant saves 1 cent per gallon on 35 million gallons, it can quickly change the plant’s long-term viability. Now imagine: What if they could save up to 15
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
How Do We Maximize the Carbon Efficiency of Renewable Fuel Production?
by Henrik Rasmussen (Biobased Diesel Daily/Topsoe) ... To maximize profitability and, by extension, viability, a renewable fuel business has to produce jet or diesel fuel at the lowest possible carbon-intensity (CI) score, thereby qualifying for greater subsidies overall. As such, it
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
ESL Shipping Becomes the First Shipping Company in the World to Utilize Neste’s Co-processed Marine Fuel for GHG Emissions Reduction
(Neste) Finnish shipping company ESL Shipping will become the world's first shipping company to start utilizing new low-emission Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in its vessels in Finland and Sweden. The ISCC PLUS certified* marine fuel enables up to 80%** reduced greenhouse
June 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Understanding Why the Carbon Intensity Score Is Important for Ethanol
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) The head of the world’s largest biofuel producers says carbon intensity scoring is critical to expanding ethanol production. POET President Jeff Lautt tells Brownfield it’s used as a benchmark to determine greenhouse gas emissions. “All of
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Biofuel Folks Might Like a Word about Your Corn Stover
by Brian O'Connor (No-Till Farmer) ... A study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production found that harvesting up to 30% of corn stover on a field for use in fuel products could increase revenues for growers and decrease the negative impact on the environment,
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Qantas and Airbus Joint Investment to Kickstart Australian Biofuels Industry
(Qantas) The Qantas Group and Airbus will invest up to US$200 million to accelerate the establishment of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in Australia, in a landmark agreement. The Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership was signed by Qantas Group
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Ethanol Sets New Record for Greenhouse-Gas Reduction, Confirms Importance to Europe’s Energy Independence
(ePURE) Renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced GHG emissions by 77% compared to fossil fuel in 2021, according to the latest audited producer data; ethanol refineries produced more feed than fuel -- Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Fuels & Chemicals: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Vertimass
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Vertimass CADO catalyst transforms ethanol into infrastructure compatible fuels in one step without adding hydrogen. Find out how their tech works, what other alcohols they can convert to renewable hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, how
June 20, 2022 Read Full Article
RNG’s Direct Cost, Emission Benefits Continue to Improve
(Hexagon Agility) ... RNG is processed from decaying organic materials in agricultural, landfill, and wastewater treatment facilities. Accordingly, this clean fuel has a double impact on carbon emissions by not only capturing harmful methane molecules that would have otherwise entered the
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
MSC Biofuel Solution
(MSC) As part of its Journey to Net Zero, MSC has been using blended biofuels to propel its ships. Discover how MSC Biofuel Solution helps the company’s customers to meet CO2 emission reduction goals through a new carbon insetting programme. Decarbonisation is
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Petrobras and Raízen Sign Agreement for Biomethane Production Feasibility
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Petrobras and Raízen signed an agreement to jointly evaluate potential businesses involving the production, purchase and sale of biomethane, a 100% renewable fuel produced by Raízen from sugarcane waste (vinasse and filter cake), generated
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Cargill Supports Customers’ Decarbonization Journey with New Advanced Biodiesel Plant
(Cargill) New facility helps customers reduce carbon emissions using innovative technology to transform waste into biofuel -- In a move aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting circular fuel possibilities, Cargill has completed its first state-of-the-art advanced biodiesel plant
June 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Examining the Role of SAF in a Net-Zero Aviation Industry
(Biofuels International) ... Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has the potential to cut lifecycle emissions from aviation by up to 80%, making it the largest contributing factor to decarbonising air travel. Biofuels International asks Angela Robledo, business development director, lowcarbon fuels
June 16, 2022 Read Full Article
For the First Time, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Has Been Delivered to New York Using Existing Petroleum Pipelines
(Neste) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been safely delivered to New York’s LaGuardia Airport through the Colonial and Buckeye pipeline systems – two essential pieces of American energy infrastructure. The low-emission jet fuel will power a Delta Air Lines flight, marking
June 16, 2022 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Wins $750,000 CEC Grant to Fuel Hydrogen Research
(Southern California Gas/Biomass Magazine) The California Energy Commission has awarded SoCalGas a $750,000 grant to pursue development of a novel hydrogen production system using biogas to create affordable, scalable, renewable hydrogen. The project will build upon innovations in modular hydrogen production
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Fuels Institute Explores Carbon Benefits of Biofuels
(NACS) The white paper will help spark conversation on finding an answer to reducing emissions from all vehicles. -- The Fuels Institute has published a new white paper that explores the carbon benefits of using biofuels, according to a news release. The
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Offer Simultaneous Economic, Environmental and National Security Benefits
by Reid Detchon and Bart Ruth (United Nations Foundation and Solutions from the Land, respectively) Why are drivers in Watertown, S.D., paying 60 cents a gallon less to fill up their gas tanks than we are? Because 30 percent of their fuel is
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Data Centers Embrace Vegetable Oil as Cleaner Fuel for Generators
by Rich Miller (Data Center Frontier) A growing number of data centers are turning to vegetable oil to reduce their impact on the environment. This week Compass Datacenters became the latest company to adopt fuels based on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
On Track to Lower Emissions
by Katie Schroeder and Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel has not been greatly incorporated into the locomotive industry for a number of reasons, but that may be poised to change. -- ... Brightline, Progress Rail, Union Pacific Rail, BNSF Railway and
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
All 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Cars to Use 100% Renewable Fuel Produced by TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
June 13, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE Introducing Carbon Intensity Calculator at FEW (along with Simplified Version for Illustration)
(AgNewswire) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) is introducing a new carbon intensity (CI) calculator to the industry this week during the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo in Minneapolis. The CI calculator was developed as a tool to help producers understand the carbon intensity (CI) of their
June 13, 2022 Read Full Article
UK-Based SAF Project Awards Front-End Engineering, Design Contract to Worley
(Worley/Biobased Diesel Daily) Worley announced June 3 that it has been awarded a front-end engineering and design (FEED) services contract by Alfanar for a low‑carbon fuels project in Teesside, U.K. Alfanar’s Lighthouse Green Fuels project will convert residual solid waste into sustainable
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
More than 7,000 Comments, Letters Support Clean Fuels Project in Oregon
(Next Renewable Fuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) More than 7,000 public comments and letters were submitted to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality urging the agency to approve the air permit for Next Renewable Fuels. Comments revealed a groundswell of support for Next
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Wren Kitchens to Use 100% Renewable Diesel in Heavy-Duty Fleet by September
(Wren Kitchens/Biobased Diesel Daily) Wren Kitchens announced May 30 its commitment to sustainable deliveries by switching 94 percent of its heavy-duty fleet to 100 percent renewable diesel. By September, more than 200 of Wren Kitchens’ 18- and 44-metric-ton home-delivery trucks will be
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
DP World Southampton Is First Port in Britain Tto Replace Diesel with Vegetable Oil and Cuts Net Emissions by Over 80 Per Cent
(Hellenic Shipping News) DP WORLD’S container terminal at Southampton has taken a major step forward in the journey to net zero by becoming the first port in Britain to eliminate fossil diesel from its operations entirely and transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Asia Pacific: MOL Trialling Panamax Bulker Running on Chevron Biofuel
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) MOL Drybulk is set to start sea trials later this month of the Panamax bulk carrier C.S. OLIVE running on biofuel supplied by Chevron Singapore. In a statement issued today (10 June), MOL said that about 500 tons of International
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
The Ethanol Industry’s Commercial Capture
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) CO2 from corn ethanol plants is a great candidate for capture and sequestration because it is so clean. That also makes it a versatile and critical product for myriad commercial and industrial uses. --
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Circular Heaven, along the Tees: Circular Fuels’s First Commercial Project Heads for Northeast England
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The venture happily named Circular Fuels has announced its new home, at Teesworks on the south side of England’s River Tees. It’s a $200 million waste to rDME project — the best route to decarbonizing LPG,
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Pipelines Needed to Help Keep Ethanol Viable, Supporters Say
by Jerry Guenther (Norfolk Daily News) Carbon capture can help Nebraska — one of the nation’s top producers of ethanol— ensure its viability in the industry in the future, according to supporters. A representative of the ethanol industry and a representative
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: E15 Will Provide a More Affordable Domestic Fuel Option All Summer Long
by Cindy Axne (D-IA 3rd)(Agri-Pulse) As families continue to feel the crushing weight of rising gas prices – a problem without a one-size-fits-all solution – I am grateful that an environmentally friendly, homegrown fuel that’s produced in my home state of
June 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Japan Airlines Enters into New Fuel Sales Agreement with Gevo for 5.3 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel per Year over Five Years
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce a new fuel sales agreement with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL). The Agreement outlines the details for the purchase of 5.3 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
How a Sound Transit Contractor Is Trying to Make Light-Rail Construction Easier on the Environment
by Mike Lindblom (Seattle Times) ... In a tiny experiment to limit greenhouse gas, crews building the north half of Sound Transit’s 2024 Northgate-to-Lynnwood extension are fueling two forklifts and a dirt loader in Mountlake Terrace with renewable plant-based diesel.
June 08, 2022 Read Full Article
AD Happenings In Washington State
(BioCycle Magazine) Keep an eye on Washington State in 2022, as several significant developments are anticipated in the anaerobic digestion space. First is the rulemaking underway by the Washington Department of Ecology to implement the state’s Clean Fuel Standard. The law,
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
In a Collaboration with GoogleCloud, Gevo to Measure and Verify the Carbon Intensity of Biofuels Across the Supply Chain Utilizing Verity Tracking
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Partnership expects to enable users to track and verify emissions using datasets and analytics tools from Google Cloud -- Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) today announced that it has entered into a partner agreement with Google Cloud to measure and
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Our Best Chance to Avert a Catastrophic Climate Crisis
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) ... Let’s first focus on methane reductions. Nearly 50% of methane emissions in California come from livestock manure and organic waste decomposing in landfills. To help address this, a new statewide law went into effect in
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Japan’s First SAF Helicopter Flight with H215
(Airbus) Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) have jointly performed the country’s first ever helicopter flight powered with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). NNK’s H215 helicopter conducted a 30-minute flight at Nagoya Airport in Aichi Prefecture
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Rio Tinto and bp Sign One-Year Trial of Marine Biofuels
(bp) Rio Tinto and bp have agreed to work together on a one-year biofuel trial to help reduce carbon emissions from Rio Tinto’s marine fleet. Under the trial, bp is supplying Rio Tinto with marine biofuel for approximately 12 months. The
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
A Closer Look at the Carbon Credit Markets
(EcoEngineers) Experts from EcoEngineers presented to Stifel, a multinational independent investment bank and financial services company, and its stakeholders on April 25, 2022. EcoEngineers President Brad Pleima, P.E., and Senior Carbon Consultant Paul Niznik gave overviews of the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), California Low
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Southwest Airlines Invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Pilot Project Supported by the Department of Energy
(Southwest Airlines/PR Newswire) Carrier's first-of-its-kind investment supports the development of technology intended to commercialize sustainable aviation fuel -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) ("Southwest" or the "Company") today announces an investment into SAFFiRE Renewables, LLC (SAFFiRE), a company formed by D3MAX, LLC
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Cartagena Authorizes the Installation of Two New Biofuel Units in the Escombreras Industrial Complex
(Europa Press (Google Translation)) The Department of Urban Planning of the Cartagena City Council has authorized the installation of new units in Repsol, within the C-46 project, for an amount of 3,465,940 euros for the production of biofuels, according to
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Chemicals of Today and the Future: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to NexantECA
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s happened in the last 20 years in biobased chemicals? What is NexantECA’s new approach to the building blocks of more green chemicals and existing markets for them? From naphtha, ethanol, methanol, green hydrogen, aromatics,
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
United States: Promising Results of APG’s Dual Fuel Demo Truck Trial
(American Power Group Corporation) American Power Group Corporation (APG) announced the results from a month-long test drive of APG’s V6000 Dual Fuel system by Sapphire Gas Solution, a Conroe, Texas based industry leader in mobile biomethane, LNG, and CNG services
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
First Dutch BioLNG Plant Fuels Heavy Trucks Covering 4 Million Kilometers
(Nordsol/NGV Journal) The Netherlands’ first bio-LNG plant has achieved a production milestone of one million kilograms, enabling about four million kilometers of sustainable mobility with heavy-duty trucks. For initiators Nordsol, Renewi and Shell, this milestone is an important proof point that
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
SAF Production Expands for a Low-Carbon Future
by Scott Jenkins (Chemical Engineering Magazine) ... The current environmental and geopolitical situation is prompting petroleum refiners across the globe to evaluate their assets and explore how to adapt to a carbon-constrained future, and one in which the negative climate effects
May 30, 2022 Read Full Article
New Method Could Potentially Produce Hydrogen from Biogas for $2/kg
(Bioenergy Insight) California-based Kore has developed a new way to produce hydrogen from biogas. It claims the new method could potentially provide hydrogen for less than $2 per kg. “We produce biogas and biochar from biogenic feedstocks and the resulting biogas contains
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
IndyCar to Use (100%) Renewable Fuel Beginning in 2023
(Associated Press) IndyCar will become the first North American racing series to use 100% renewable fuel in its race cars. Shell, which recently signed a five-year extension to be the fuel sponsor for the open-wheel series, announced plans Friday to switch to
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol’s Own SAF Runway
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The world’s major airlines are racing to decarbonize air travel by backing and using sustainable aviation fuel. Much of it is now being produced via plant-based oils in tandem with renewable diesel. Soon, it
May 23, 2022 Read Full Article
1 Billion Gallons Per Year by 2030: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Gevo Carbohydrates to SAF
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In addition to new hot technologies, Gevo has a goal of 1 billion gallons per year of capacity or more by 2030. How can they achieve this? What is the status with Net-Zero 1
May 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Prepares for Takeoff
(Chevron) Chevron believes that the future of energy is lower carbon and that Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is part of that future. ... Let’s look at a few myths about SAF, followed by the facts. ... Air travel is currently the fastest
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Kuehne + Nagel Partners with IAG Cargo to Reduce Its Supply Chain Emissions through Use of 8 Million Litres of First UK Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(IAG Cargo) • The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is scheduled to be delivered during 2022 and demonstrates IAG Cargo and Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to decarbonising air cargo The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been sourced by IAG from UK based Phillips
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Aemetis Signs Six-Year Agreement With Trillium to Supply Dairy Renewable Natural Gas
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc.(NASDAQ: AMTX), a renewable fuels company focused on negative carbon intensity products, announced today that its Aemetis Biogas Services subsidiary has signed a six-year supply agreement with Trillium to provide an estimated 600,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas (RNG)
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Survey Says Biofuels Indispensable for Security: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to UFOP’s Biofuels Survey
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The war in Ukraine affects important agricultural markets and restrictions on legal requirements for the production of biodiesel and bioethanol lead to an increase in imports of protein animal feeds and thus to an increase
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
HoSt Group Enters US Market with Three Dairy Biogas Projects
(HoSt Group/Biomass Magazine) The HoSt Group is very excited to kick-off business in the U.S. with three new biogas projects at dairy farms in upstate New York and in Ohio, to be realized in close cooperation with SJI Renewable Energy
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
GoodFuels and ITOCHU Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Scale Sustainable Marine Biofuel across Asia-Pacific
(GoodFuels) Partnership between global marine biofuels leader and one of Japan’s largest trading companies to accelerate the market for sustainable low-carbon marine fuels in Singapore, Japan, and across the region -- GoodFuels, the leading biofuels pioneer for the global transport industry,
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
New White Paper Says the Real Cost of Gasoline …Is to Our Health
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) A new White Paper from the Clean Fuels Development Coalition rings the alarm that EPA continues to miss opportunities to replace toxic aromatic compounds with clean burning ethanol and the agency could save thousands of lives through
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
This Company's Under-the-Radar Investments Are Turning Trash Into Renewable Energy
by Matthew DiLallo (Motley Fool) -WM is investing heavily to boost its RNG output. -The move will enable it to produce more renewable energy and fuel its entire fleet. -WM is one of several companies investing heavily in the emerging
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Producers Urge Changes to RFS Rule to Boost Aviation Fuel
(Inside EPA) Biofuels producers, airlines and others are urging changes to EPA’s proposed renewable fuel standard (RFS) rules to provide more flexibility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that is the cornerstone of a Biden administration strategy to reduce carbon
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Neste Introduces Co-processed Marine Fuel in Partnership with Nordic Marine Oil – a New Solution for the Maritime Sector Enabling up to 80% GHG Emission Reduction
(Neste) Together with its partner Nordic Marine Oil, Neste is piloting a new Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in Scandinavia – a solution helping the maritime sector to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The ISCC PLUS certified* marine fuel enables up
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Biogas Wipptal Is Iveco Ambassador for Its Bet on Bio-LNG Mobility
(IVECO/NGV Journal) IVECO has named Biogas Wipptal as IVECO Ambassador for its commitment to NGV mobility through the production of bio-LNG. This is the fourth appointment in the brand’s international IVECO Ambassador program launched last year to give a voice to
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
British Columbia Files LCFS Overhaul
by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) British Columbia is proposing low-carbon fuel requirements for marine and aviation fuel and expanding the activities that can generate credits under new legislation updating the province's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The Canadian province's government yesterday filed
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Fuels Strategy Call for Ideas: Response from Coryton
(Coryton) ... Consequently, Coryton firmly believes that we need to move away from the focusing on the tailpipe emissions as this effectively 1) ignores the upstream carbon emissions associated with the manufacture of battery packs, the production of hydrogen and the
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
EV Cargo Switches Fleet to HVO at Budweiser Brewery in Magor
by Carol Millett (MotorTransport) EV Cargo is replacing diesel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) in 25 of its trucks at client Budweiser Brewing Group’s Magor brewery in Wales. The move will deliver an immediate cut of 92% in CO2 emissions.
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
‘This Really Is the Future’: HGV Manufacturers Race to Decarbonise Trucks
(The Guardian) ... A cleaner alternative is methane produced by anaerobic digestion of food waste, known as biogas or bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas). Gasrec, a company working on gas refuelling stations for the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda, estimates that a
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
As Gas Prices Soar, Is Ethanol a Viable Option to Relieve Pain at the Pump?
by John Lauritsen (CBS Minnesota) ... (Brian) Thalmann believes E15, also known as Unleaded 88, can alleviate rising gas prices. It’s EPA approved for passenger vehicles 2001 and newer, as well as flex-fuel vehicles. “It’s a 15% blend of ethanol and generally
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Italy: Veneto Transit Operator Adds New IVECO Buses Fueled by BioCNG
(Arriva Italia/NGV Journal) On 27 April, Arriva Veneto presented seven new biomethane-powered buses at Campo Cannoni in Sottomarina. The zero-impact vehicles will soon enter service in the suburban fleet and will connect Chioggia with Venice, Mestre and the Marco Polo airport. The
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Gevo Reports Progress with RNG, Net-Zero 1 Projects
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Officials at Gevo Inc. discussed progress with the development of the company’s renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Iowa and the proposed Net-Zero 1 refinery under development in South Dakota during a first quarter earnings
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
New Study Finds Golden State Drivers Save Big on Clean Fuels – Like E85 Produced by American Farmers -- Under California's LCFS
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) In California, the Single Biggest Driver of Fuel Costs is the Price of a Barrel of Oil; LCFS is Successfully Opening the Market and Decarbonizing California’s Transportation Fuels -- As the nation grapples with skyrocketing gas prices,
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Orbex Reveals First Full-scale Microlauncher Rocket Developed in Europe
(Orbex) World’s most environmentally friendly rocket seen in its complete form for first time; UK is the first European nation to unveil an innovative, lightweight re-usable launcher -- Uniquely, Orbex Prime is powered by a renewable bio-fuel, bio-propane, supplied by
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Parkland Announces Plans to Expand Co-processing Activities and Build British Columbia’s Largest Renewable Diesel Complex
(Parkland) The environmental effect of the renewable fuels produced will equate to the permanent removal of approximately 700,000 or 25 per cent of the passenger vehicles on British Columbia’s roads -- Parkland Corporation ("Parkland", "we", the "Company", or "our") (TSX: PKI)
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
North America's Long-Haul Freight Trucks Can Now Go beyond Carbon Neutrality and Save SIignificant Money
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership) During a press event at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership (CNGVP) collaborated with Cummins Inc. to display its near-zero emissions X15N 15-liter natural gas engine for the North American freight transportation market.
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Navigator CO2, Big River Resources, and Big River United Energy Execute Letter of Intent for the Capture, Transportation, Storage, and Value Optimization of up to 1,000,000 Metric Tons of CO2 per Year, for Twenty (20) Years
(Navigator CO2 Ventures/PR Newswire) Navigator CO2 Ventures LLC ("Navigator") announced today a long-term agreement with Big River Resources, LLC and Big River United Energy, LLC ("Big River") to provide turnkey carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) services on Navigator's Heartland Greenway
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
USGC Engagement Helps Allow US Ethanol to Enter Indonesian Market
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) U.S. ethanol can now enter the Indonesian market by way of pre-blended fuel following the recent removal of a ban on such products entering the country. This change creates a potential market of more than 200
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Monetizing Net-Zero and Net-Negative GHG Ethanol
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol) Climate-smart farming practices, efficiencies at ethanol plants, and the capture and sequestration of biogenic CO2 from facilities puts ethanol on a trajectory to reach both net-zero and net-negative emissions, a trajectory that is
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
A Focus on Pyrolysis Coproducts
by Sue Retka Schill (Biomass Magazine) CHAR Technologies builds its business case around flexibility in feedstock and outputs. -- With three projects in development, Toronto-headquartered CHAR Technologies is poised for commercialization of its high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) process, producing biocarbon and
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Interest in RNG Motor Fuel Continues to Grow
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) today announced that 64 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2021 was renewable natural
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
UPS Orders More Hexagon Agility’s CNG Fuel Systems for Its U.S. Fleet
(NGV Journal/Hexagon Group) As previously disclosed, Hexagon Agility signed a master services agreement in October 2019 with UPS to supply (bio)CNG fuel systems for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Under this agreement, Hexagon Agility has received USD 21.9 million in new orders in
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
New ATRI Research Quantifies the Environmental Impacts of Zero-Emission Trucks
(American Transport Research Institute) The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) today released a new report that analyzes the environmental impacts of zero-emission trucks (ZET). This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, utilized federal and industry-sourced data to