by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The government of the Philippines is currently studying the possibility of allowing the use of gasoline blends containing up to 20 percent ethanol, according to
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by Dawson Schmitt (The Heartland Report) … Ukraine, a major producer of corn and wheat, could not ship grain from its ports in the Black Sea, a major transportation outlet for
(Argus) Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus today launched the world’s first independently assessed price for ship fuel that includes a biofuel component. The new B24 daily assessment
by Abby Brown, Haley Erickson, and Emily White (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) This report provides information on ethanol fueling infrastructure and industry trends over the last 10 years. It is informed
by Danessa Rivera -(The Philippine Star) As the Philippines mulls higher voluntary ethanol blends in gasoline, ethanol producers are looking to bump up investments, but imports are still needed to meet
by Jacqueline Reigle and Matthew Cope (Argus Media) Illinois state lawmakers have approved legislation to create a $1.50/USG sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax credit that airlines can use to satisfy all
(Reuters) French ethanol sales rose 13% in 2022 as consumers looking to limit fuel spending increasingly turned to cheaper gasoline containing up to 85% ethanol, a trend that should continue
(Roll Call) Aviation accounts for 10 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions — a figure expected to triple by 2050 … Trucking industry representatives have raised concerns that a larger
by Koki Izumi (Nikkei Asia) Biotech company Euglena, trading houses to aid with decarbonization — West Japan Railway, known as JR West, plans to introduce biofuel in all its diesel trains,
(World Bio Market Insights) Interest in biofuels survived the fossil fuel bonanza of 2022 but there’s still a long road to viability — The importance of energy to domestic and international
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) … Diesel drivers have choices about fueling their vehicles. All diesel models available today are certified by manufacturers as capable of using B20 fuels
(Irish Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications) The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has today welcomed Cabinet approval to publish the Oil Emergency Contingency and
by Laurel Demkovich (The Spokesman-Review/The Columbian) … The reality: don’t expect the average price of gas to go up on Jan. 2 simply because of these policies. Some price increase could happen
by Shien Ern Tan (S&P Global) Fuel ethanol to face feedstock, inflation challenges; Brazilian sugarcane crop and fuel policies to impact Grade B; Asia aims for higher ethanol usage — The Asian ethanol
by Dhanusha Gokulan (Gulf News) … We are also looking at using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). However, that is a task which requires government intervention. Governments and other stakeholders need to
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded Missouri Gov. Mike Parson for notifying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that he is taking action to allow the year-round sale of lower-carbon, lower-cost
by Pete Probst (Chicago Sun Times) I am writing in response to the recent article “Docs to Pritzker: Truck diesel pollution is killing Illinoisans” to let readers know of an immediate
by Jan Tenbensel (Lincoln Journal Star) Reduced air pollution and energy security are crucial issues in Japan, which recently committed to achieving carbon neutrality, including through increased use of bioethanol.
(ACT News) The unpredictable cost of diesel and the movement towards reducing emissions in the transportation sector has motivated fleets to search for dependable alternatives, with many looking to natural gas
by Sergius Barretto (Autocar India) World over the auto industry is rapidly heading towards an electric-only future, and just a few years ago, India too considered a 100 percent EV target
by Anne C. Mulkern (ClimateWire/E&E News) The soaring cost of gasoline coincided with aggressive climate policies in the state that seek to phase out fossil fuels. — Debate is flaring in
(Abendroth Fortel) The firm offers its clients and other market participants access to updated industry data to ensure they can make informed business decisions — Abendroth Fortel, a leading financial-services
by Lucie Maluck (mtu Solutions) “If we don’t solve the climate crisis, we’re going down,” predicts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. mtu technologies can make the world greener if the framework conditions are right.
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) As a proud graduate of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), I was disappointed to read a recent commentary about ethanol by a research
by Steffen Mueller (Chicago Sun-Times/Univesity of Illinois at Chicago) Using higher blends of ethanol is the kind of innovative solution we need now to address our energy and environmental challenges
(Topsoe/Biofuels Digest) To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition has set a target of 10% SAF adoption by 2030. For fuel producers, that means creating enough
(Advanced Biofuels Canada/Biocarburants avancés Canada) New report assesses Clean Fuel Regulations impact, fuel and carbon tax penalties on biofuels, and abatement costs — Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the
(Renewable Fuels Association) A report released today (November 16, 2022) by the U.S. Energy Information Administration demonstrates clearly that higher blends of ethanol helped moderate fuel prices in the wake of the
(SciTechDaily/Arizona State University) The study found that planting the grass miscanthus on 23.2 million hectares of existing marginal agricultural lands – land that often lays fallow or is poor in
by Alexander Koukoulas, Henna Poikolainen, and Esa Sipilä (AFRY/Biofuels Digest) The second half of 2022 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the advanced fuels and bio-based chemicals industries.
(Clarin Rural (Google Translation)) “We are interested in sharing with businessmen, with authorities from Santa Fe and Argentina how to implement biodiesel in Bolivia,” said the former president. — Former Bolivian
by Tom Haag (Real Clear Energy) … Farmers understand our nation faces environmental and energy challenges, and we are proud to be part of the solution. Ethanol, made from corn, is
(Office of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE)) There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran, Russia, and Venezuela to supply the fuel we need. We
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Drive Clean Initiative and Next Generation Fuels Act are simultaneously finding support in the ethanol industry. Both aim to usher in higher blends
(A21 (Google Translation)) Installing a Biofuel Plant Requires up to 1,000 Million Dollars and 5 Years — The decarbonization of air transport is a commitment of the airlines of Latin
by Justin Roberts (Ag Informer/ National Corn Growers Association) With the Department of Energy’s announcement to release 15 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the National Corn Growers Association
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) US Representative Ashley Hinson is calling on the Biden administration to ramp up domestic oil production and put more emphasis on renewable fuels. “Ethanol should
(Inventiva) The principal energy sources derived from biomass and food crops like sunflower seeds, palm fruit, Jatropha seeds, rapeseed, soybean, etc. are designated as biofuels. These energy sources have huge
(Africa Business) … “Biomethane expansion is a strong tool to replace gas imports. With natural gas prices above 100 EUR/MWh, the competitiveness of biomethane has improved tremendously. Biomethane provides local
by Olivia Lemmon (Spectrum News) … Peterson Oil Service is a family-owned business that serves most of Central Massachusetts. … Kristen Peterson said it relies on its two million gallon storage capability and
by Dayanne Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Europe is loading up on cheaper Brazilian ethanol, tripling imports in order to cope with the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine. …
(Office of Governor Pete Ricketts) Today, Governor Pete Ricketts announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the continuation of groundbreaking research being done in Nebraska on E30 fuel.
by Willie Vogt (Farm Progress) Farmers have expressed a fair share of interest in work done by ClearFlame. The startup created by two Stanford University grads developed technology that will retrofit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Growth Energy released a study conducted by ABF Economics that found that nationwide access to E15, a 15 percent ethanol blended fuel, could save drivers billions
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) Following an April 12 announcement by President Biden, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a series of emergency waivers allowing E15 (gasoline containing 15 percent
by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) (President Jair) Bolsonaro scrapped federal taxes on energy and led states to cut other taxes on fuels in a gambit to boost his chances of being reelected.
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Dane County, Wisconsin, has announced plans to increase the production capacity of its renewable natural gas (RNG) facility. The county also said it plans to capture
(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biodiesel Magazine) Michael McAdams, president of the Advanced Biofuels Association, on Oct. 5 issued the following statement in response to announced OPEC+ production cuts: “Today, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) concluded a five-month E15 promotional campaign in the Twin Cities metro area on Oct 6 at a Winner station in St Paul.
(SEA-LNG) Bio-LNG can meet a significant proportion of future shipping demand and will be among the cheapest sustainable alternative marine fuels — A new study commissioned by SEA-LNG has found
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels joins Governor Parsons at bill signing — Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America applauded Missouri Governor Mike Parson as he signed legislation creating new incentives for
by Aftab Ahmed and Nidhi Verma (Reuters) India has deferred the imposition of taxes on dirtier and unblended retail fuel at a time when it is trying to contain surging inflation,
(Autocar India) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will unveil the Toyota Corolla flex-fuel model at an event in Delhi. — Toyota will showcase the first flex-fuel-powered car in India on September 28.
by Bob Thompson (Michigan Farmers Union/Detroit News) … Fortunately, President Joe Biden and our members of Congress have taken decisive steps to lower gas prices and limit our dependence on foreign
(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic exercise, detached from reality. In setting out a framework for their
(SEA-LNG) SEA-LNG responds to a report by the NGO International Council on Clean Transportation: Comparing the Future Demand for, Supply of, and Life-Cycle Emissions from Bio, Synthetic, and Fossil LNG
(Agricultural and Applied Economics Association/CISION) The nested design of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is limiting incentives for blenders to sell
by Anneli Palmen and Bartosz Dabrowsk (Reuters) German biofuel producer Cropenergies (CE2G.DE) on Monday said it might have to reduce or temporarily shut
(The Fiji Times) A Labour-led government will ensure that the Fiji Sugar Corporation, like all state-owned enterprises, will be better regulated
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Toulouse remains a busy center for biotechnology, in the south, and the rise of
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global) E15 solution for Midwest states coming: Regan; Biofuel group pushes for nationwide action; Lays out industry priorities for
by Mark Magnuson (Iowa AgriBusiness Radio Network) 2022 has been a year of high prices at the fuel pump. Renewable Fuels Association
by Jon Doggett (Fox Business/National Corn Growers Association) We must expand fuel choices and make ethanol more accessible across the US
Accelerating Energy Independence and Emission Reductions: The Role of Advanced Biofuels in Transport
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) … In the context of transport, advanced biofuels have been identified in the REDII as one
by Ron Lamberty (Ethanol Producer Magazine/American Coalition for Ethanol) … I came from the “dark side” of petroleum marketing to
by Somit Sen (Times of India/Net4News) BEST has proposed to convert 220 diesel buses of Mumbai to ones running on “green
(Lusaka Times) The Government will next year start constructing ethanol plants in provincial centres for blending fuel, as a measure
by Ken Colombini (Renewable Fuels Association) As gasoline prices hit record levels earlier this summer, we heard plenty of anecdotal stories
(Alt Fuels/Associazione Torino-Pechino) Is it therefore possible to reach the North Cape using only biomethane? In the summer of 2022, the
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new report on sustainable aviation says an annual average investment of $175 billion will be
(Trillium/ACT News) A fundamental shift to clean vehicles and fuel is already well underway and natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are
(ITV News) … Biofuel is a cheaper and much greener alternative to traditional fuel. It’s hoped that introducing it more widely across
(Dakota News Now) The City of Sioux Falls announced it has been using a biodiesel blend in its fleet vehicles as
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Nebraska Department of Revenue on Aug. 1 began accepting applications from fuel retailers to
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy celebrated the 17th anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, signed into law on Aug. 8, 2005, by
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week we reported that T2C Energy in partnership with the US Department of Energy had
by Michael Reeve (CFJC Today) While the price of gas has now dropped below $2 per litre, some Kamloops residents
by Will Robinson (Brownfield Ag News) An ag economist says declining fuel prices are altering the demand for biofuels. The University of
by Amanda Macias (CNBC) -United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments on Wednesday to tax excessive oil and gas profits.
(KETV) Nebraska stations selling ethanol gas can now apply for a tax break. State lawmakers passed the higher blend tax credit act in
by Josh Messner (U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has achieved a significant milestone
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With gasoline prices still at historically high levels, a group of U.S. senators on Tuesday
by Melissa Anderson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) San Diego-based Pearson Fuels is showing its wholesale customers that E85 can be made
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) Just this morning (July 19, 2022) on a call with ag reporters, Iowa Senator Chuck
by Gay Matambo (ZBC News) AGRO-processing firm, Tongaat Hullet Zimbabwe is on an expansion drive, which is expected to boost ethanol
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … At gas stations across the country, the cure for high prices
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) From Minnesota to Nebraska, discussions around performance-based fuel standards are bringing a broad
by Gabriel Araujo, Leticia Fucuchima and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) The governments of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais, the two most-populous
(Renewable Fuels Association) The state of California took an important step toward approving the use of cleaner, lower-cost E15 today (July
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/Biomass Magazine) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America wrote to President Joe Biden and other administration officials to highlight
(Bangkok Post) The Tapioca Ethanol Association is urging energy policymakers to promote more use of cassava-based ethanol in order to
byLinda Poon (Bloomberg) The small but growing Safe Cities movement is looking to LA to help stop the construction of
(Michigan Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) Legislation has been introduced in Michigan to incentivize the sale and consumption of low-level biodiesel blends
by Sebastijan R. Maček (EurActiv) Fuel retailers will have greater leeway in determining how much biofuel they add to their fuels
by Laila Kearney and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) Oil refining company and labor union representatives pressed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) Renewable fuel boosters did some “myth busting” and discussed ethanol’s role in gasoline prices during a June
by Tiffany Olin (KTVL News 10) As people continue to feel pain at the pump, flex fuel has come to the forefront
(Clarín Rural (Google Translation)) The soul of the company, almost on the border with Santiago del Estero, is a biodigester
Marcelo Teixeira and Maytaal Angel (NASDAQ/Reuters) …Raw sugar futures on ICE fell to the lowest since early March on Monday as
by Teresa Boeckel (York Daily Record) … Effective immediately, the convenience store chain is charging $3.99 a gallon for Unleaded 88
(Daily Mail) … The Prime Minister has done it by reducing the amount of biofuel produced in UK; Biofuel requires
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean fuel industry has maintained production and extended fuel supplies, lowering diesel prices by 4% — Today
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) A flood of U.S. renewable diesel plants set to come online in the next three years will
by Connor Veenstra (Huron Daily Tribune) … However, an alternative exists for farmers, though it’s not widely used — biodiesel, made
by Andrew Haubner (CBS Sacramento) At certain gas stations across Sacramento, one can find gas prices above $6, but tucked away
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) Companies see only headaches on the horizon for refineries, undercutting the White House push to
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) Record fuel prices seen since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have led cost-conscious motorists to pivot towards
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) … E85 is priced significantly less than other blends of fuel across the country, even $2 below
(BNamericas) Brazil’s biodiesel producers are ready to increase output to prevent a major diesel supply shortage, João Henrique Hummel, who
(WZZM 13) Only Flex Fuel vehicles can use E85 fuel, but it could save some significant dollars for those drivers
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) The House of Representatives on Thursday passed an omnibus appropriations bill aimed at addressing spiraling fuel
(Baltic Times) Addition of biofuels to gasoline and diesel will no longer be mandatory from July 1 until end-2023 in order
by Reid Detchon and Bart Ruth (United Nations Foundation and Solutions from the Land, respectively) Why are drivers in Watertown, S.D.,
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Chris Bliley testified before the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in response to
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) List of Midwest States Seeking E15 Rulemaking Grows to Nine With Ohio Request — Add
by Marc Heller (E&E News/Politico Pro) The House is poised to vote on a bill combining expanded biofuels with oversight
by Tyler Pager (Washington Post) Biden vented to aides after an ethanol announcement designed to ease gas prices, questioning the
by Rachel Gamarski and Tatiana Freitas (Bloomberg/Financial Post) Brazil’s government is mulling an increase later this year in the amount
by Nidhi Verma and Rajendra Jadhav (Reuters) Indian state fuel retailers have agreed to provide monetary relief to sugar mills and
(Biofuel Industry Today) … The Biofuels Act of 2006 requires oil companies to produce a gasoline blend with at least 10%
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) … In case you’ve forgotten, refiners use the term “blend wall” to refer to what
by Ali Hoxie (Fox 17/WXYZ) The pain at the pump is continuing for drivers as gas prices climb and climb to
by Munawar Hasan (The News International) Pakistan should focus on introducing use of biofuel in the domestic market in financial year
by Sabrina Valle (Reuters) Europe’s plan to double down on renewable fuels in response to rising fuel costs could have the
(NAFB News Service/Hoosier Ag Today) The biofuel industry says record gas prices are fueling huge interest in blending more and higher
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A report published by the USDA’s Office of Chief Economist in May assesses the future
by Isaac Mufumba (Monitor) The Energy ministry spokesperson, Mr Solomon Muyita, told Saturday Monitor that plans to release the guidelines—which
What If Sustainable Shipping Was a Source of Profitability and Not Considered as a Mere Cost Factor?
(Åbo Akademi University) Sustainable shipping can bring competitive advantage. New research shows that especially refined goods can benefit from using renewable
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Joseph Goffman expressed support for the Renewable Fuel Standard and the use of biofuels during a
(American Power Group Corporation) American Power Group Corporation (APG) announced the results from a month-long test drive of APG’s V6000
(Renewable Fuels Association) Our country is experiencing record fuel prices, and everyone is looking for a break at the pump. Ethanol
by Sarah McNaughton (Young Dakota Living/Farm Progress) With its lower price and other benefits, ethanol could be a smart choice
(Renewable Fuels Association) In the week leading up the Memorial Day Weekend, the Renewable Fuels Association is launching a campaign
by Cheri Bustos (D IL 17th) (FOXBusiness) A solution to high gas prices is being planted across the American Heartland
(Solutions from the Land) … Reports out of Washington indicate that EPA submitted to the White House late last month its
by Peter McLaren-Kennedy (EuroWeekly) … Experts consulted by okdiario say: “This increase in the percentage by half a point will have its direct
by Marcelo Teixeira (St. Kits and Nevis Observer/Reuters) Brazilian sugar cane mills are cancelling some sugar export contracts and diverting
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) Chief Economist Scott Richman hits back at a new ad campaign by an oil
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) If you watched the Sunday morning talk shows last weekend, you might have noticed a
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) In California, the Single Biggest Driver of Fuel Costs is the Price of a Barrel of Oil;
(360 Fuel) The White House has unveiled a new strategy and investments as part of a long-term commitment to spur smart
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sixteen students from St Peter Public Schools toured Guardian Energy yesterday to get a better understanding of the
(News Channel Nebraska Central) In a statement Tuesday, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts blamed economic inflation on President Joe Biden and
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher — Today