(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) —Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels plants, announced today that it has completed the filing of its Class VI Carbon Sequestration Well Permit
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by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) EPA Administrator Michael Regan wrote to Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) about the state’s application to secure primary enforcement authority. — EPA expects to
by Jason Jenkins (DTN Progressive Farmer) Golden fields of winter canola may become a more familiar sight across the southern United States in the future thanks to a commercial collaboration announced
by Terry L. Jones (Louisiana Illuminator/Floodlight) A Louisiana legislator wants to help keep landowners from losing their property to pipelines needed for the dozens of carbon capture projects proposed around
by Sharon Lerner (Pro Publica) The Environmental Protection Agency recently gave a Chevron refinery the green light to create fuel from discarded plastics as part of a “climate-friendly” initiative to
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Strategic Biofuels Seeks to Further Bolster Louisiana Green Fuels Project Via US DOE Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. The company has been invited to submit a Part
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Wind, Hydrogen and Fuels — they have a lot of cross impact, not just in the area of eFuels. Projects like Grön Fuels in Louisiana,
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Methanex Corporation (Methanex) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) are pleased to announce the dual-fuel vessel “Cajun Sun” successfully completed the first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol. The
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) … The biobased diesel industry took that punch Dec. 1 when U.S. EPA finally released its “set” proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard. …
(Johnson Matthey) Johnson Matthey and BP announced Feb. 20 that their codeveloped, award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS™ technology has been selected by Strategic Biofuels for its Louisiana Green Fuels project. The
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR), the world’s leading company turning food waste into sustainable products and renewable energy, today announced Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to recycle its used
by Liz Hampton (Reuters) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving too slowly to allow states to permit and oversee carbon-reduction projects, according to Louisiana’s governor, slowing millions of dollars
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … A seismic shift in the economy of this size needs a community to foster project development, spur R&D and tech transfer, highlight advances in policy,
by Jimmy Troderman and Estella Shi (U.S. Energy Information Administration) U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) A spokesperson for EPA said it will review the decision. — A federal appeals court Friday granted a request by two small refiners to halt their compliance
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating in the U.S., as of September. The following includes updates
(Velocys) Developing the plans for innovative sustainable fuel production facilities in the UK and the US — Velocys plc (VLS.L), the sustainable fuels technology company, is pleased to announce the execution
(Louisiana State University College of Engineering) Last fall, LSU’s Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering became the first in the country to offer a formal concentration in carbon capture, utilization,
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Kinder Morgan Inc. executives provided an overview and update on the energy-infrastructure company’s renewable fuel projects in its fourth-quarter earnings report Jan. 18. According to
(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 Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is rocking as the week begins with news from the US and Europe and major moves in hydrogen. Today, we’ll look at the Topsoe/Fidelis
(Freeman Business) … Fluence Analytics is a Tulane University spin-out that specializes in continuous analytics and process control solutions for the polymer and biopharmaceutical industries. Ranked by CB Insights as one
by David Iaconangelo (Politico Pro) If fully built, the Louisiana Clean Energy Complex would become one of the country’s first large facilities to capture and store carbon emissions from hydrogen
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine’s annual production map showed 34 renewable diesel/SAF plants under development, construction or operating in the U.S., as of September. The following includes updates
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) These slides were presented by Digest editor Jim Lane for the December 22 episode of ABLC CONNECT, and focused on the Drivers, Margins, Project List.
by Jordan Wolman (Politico) … At Alterra Energy, trucks drop off shredded plastic from recycling centers across the Midwest. That plastic is heated to temperatures between 800 and 1,100 degrees
(North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance) Farmers and conservationists are worried about large-scale solar farms – especially some projects in Virginia – that rely on deforestation and displacement of farmland
(JetBlue/AccessWire) Grön Fuels GigaSystem™ to Produce Carbon Negative Sustainable Aviation Fuel Through Diverse Slate of Renewable Feedstocks and the Incorporation of Biomass Energy, Carbon Capture & Storage; JetBlue Continues to
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily)A large-scale renewable diesel production facility in Port Arthur, Texas, is expected to come online by mid-month, according to Randall C. Stuewe, chairman and CEO
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this project, researchers aim for high-efficiency electrochemical production of ethylene from CO2,. Specific in this project, they sought to design electrodes to direct the
by David Iaconangelo (E&E News) The developer of a $4.5 billion hydrogen project in Louisiana is in a legal battle with local lawmakers in a case that analysts say could preview
(DG Fuels) DG Fuels, LLC (“DGF”), an emerging leader in drop-in sustainable aviation fuel (“SAF”) production, announces the execution of a long-term agreement with an undisclosed investment grade industrial buyer
(American Journal of Transporation/GTI) The HyVelocity Hub, comprised of leading energy companies and organizations, announced today that it is applying for U.S. Department of Energy Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub funding to
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrived on the ABLC floor that DG Fuels signed a multi-year SAF offtake agreement with Air France KLM for up to 60,408 metric tons (21
(Louisiana Economic Development) Clean Hydrogen Works production and export facility would create 350 new direct jobs — Clean Hydrogen Works, a project development company established in 2021 that is focused on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022, as selected by the Digest’s editors. READ MORE
by Robert Zullo (Wisconsin Examiner) Across the country, states are inking agreements with neighbors or striking out on their own to pursue billions in federal funding to set up “hydrogen hubs,”
(SunGas Renewables) Global leader in decarbonization announces order for its System 1000 syngas production package — SunGas Renewables Inc. (“SunGas”), a global provider of gasification systems for low-carbon fuel production, today
by Eric Wieser, Max Tang and Bayan Raji (OPIS) Renewable diesel (RD) shipping volume between the U.S. Gulf Coast and U.S. West Coast has quickly gained market spotlights in 2022 after the
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) … Carbon capture generally involves chemical processes that separate out carbon dioxide from industrial gases. Newer, more costly, variations of the technology work like giant vacuums,
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Standardized requirements will be instrumental for environmental credits enabling commercialization of forestry waste-derived renewable fuels — Today (October 12, 2022), the U.S. Forest Service (Forest Service), an agency of
(Office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards) Gov. John Bel Edwards and the executives of major global energy corporations CF Industries, ExxonMobil and EnLink Midstream announced an “unprecedented” decarbonization collaboration aimed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Cellulosic bioenergy crop production is a nascent industry in the U.S. and has the potential to supply up to 5% of U.S. energy demand while
(Fidelis New Energy/Haarslev/CISION) Haarslev Inc. (“Haarslev”) announced today that has entered a strategic marketing and investment alliance (the “Alliance”) with Gron Fuels, LLC (“Grön Fuels”), a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy,
by Anna Simet (Biodiesel Magazine) This week’s Biodiesel Magazine podcast features, Paul Schubert, CEO of Strategic Biofuels, Interview by Anna Simet, editor of Biodiesel Magazine. LISTEN Strategic Biofuels kicks off
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What’s up with the most exciting molecule in the bioeconomy as measured by capacity building? There are greenfield projects, refinery conversions, new technologies headed toward
by Bethany Baratta (Iowa Soybean Association) … As a feedstock used in producing biodiesel and renewable diesel, the soybean industry and its farmers stand to gain from this increased demand.
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to Origin in recognition for their stellar performance and achievements in advancing science and being the world’s largest carbon negative biobased
(Mississippi State University/Biomass Magazine) Mississippi State scientists have developed switchgrass varieties that are waking up the industry with exceptional germination rates and are ready for commercial use in the Deep South. Switchgrass
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A big shift is occurring in U.S. trade of biobased diesel so far this year, according to the latest import and export numbers released by
(Delta News Hub) Under a new agreement, DG Fuels, LLC plans to establish a new SAF supply stream that could provide Delta with 385 million gallons of unblended sustainable aviation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many countries are now active with Sustainable Aviation Fuel — but how much where, and when, and what? The bulk of activity continues to come from
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) The Louisiana Green Fuels Project in Caldwell Parish Seen as Critical Infrastructure by the Federal Government —Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels
by Robert Stewart (The Advocate) Shell intends to build a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel production facility at its shuttered Convent refinery, according to documents filed with Louisiana Economic Development.
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)… Some years ago, the RIPE team went down the rabbit hole of transforming photosynthesis,”harnessing the sun to help the feed the world,” on the noble
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
(Greater Baton Rouge Business Report) Gov. John Bel Edwards and other officials recently announced the construction of a $110 million sawmill by British Columbia-based Teal Jones. The groundbreaking highlighted the rapid
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) New August 1 Legislation Reflects the State’s Commitment to Supporting Renewable Energy Initiatives — –Strategic Biofuels, the leader in developing negative carbon footprint renewable fuels plants, announced today
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
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … This summer, the Iowa-Chevron tie has been revived with Chevron’s acquisition of Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group,
by Kevin Hack, Julie Harris (Department of Energy) Operable atmospheric crude oil distillation capacity, our primary measure of refinery capacity in
(Louisiana Economic Development) Arbor Gas to use wood waste from Louisiana forests to produce renewable gasoline and green hydrogen at
by Craig Bettenhausen (Chemical & Engineering News) Airlines are eager to switch to renewable, low-carbon fuel—as soon as there’s enough
(New Orleans City Business) Willow Glen Terminal LLC, a company that developed a site in St. Gabriel into a multimodal logistics
by Zack Budryk (The Hill) Seventeen Republican state attorneys general on Friday announced a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … When news arrived that Bunge and CoverCress signed commercial partnership to support the expansion of
(Inside EPA) Refiners are suing EPA in different federal appellate courts over the agency’s novel retroactive denial of 36 waivers
(Plug Powwer) Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, and Olin Corporation (NYSE:
(Darling Ingredients/Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced May 2 it has completed the acquisition of Valley Proteins, one of the
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) PBF Energy continues to advance its $600 million renewable diesel project at the Chalmette refinery
by Nicholas Kusnetz (Inside Climate News) As companies propose storing carbon dioxide in depleted oil fields or saline aquifers, some
(U.S. Department of Energy) 15 teams are advancing as finalists in the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) 2022–2023
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Babcock & Wilcox announced March 31 that it is partnering with Kiewit Industrial to
by Ben Lefebvre (Politico) Production is expected to grow to around 12 million barrels a day in 2022. — U.S. oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On Day 2 of ABLC in Washington, DC, The Digest announced the 50 Hottest Projects in
(USA BioEnergy) USA BioEnergy Announces Completion of Forest2Market Study Affirming Availability of Wood Waste for Renewable Fuels Production — Forest2Market Confirms
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Nova Pangaea Technologies, the UK cleantech company at the heart of the drive to Net
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly half of all global emissions come from making products. But Origin Materials’ mission is
by Clark Mindock (Law360) A Texas-led group of states is slamming the Biden administration’s push to strengthen greenhouse gas standards for
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Just in the last few days, it’s been all about low carbon, lower carbon, net-zero
(Acrofan/Business Wire/Green Fuels) The State of Louisiana continues its commitment to the world’s most deeply carbon-negative renewable diesel fuel project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here’s a look at how Renewable Energy Group’s biobased diesel compares to petroleum-diesel, their work
by Jorja Siemons (Medill News Service/Planet Forward) Clean hydrogen fuel’s versatility and flexibility makes it foundational to a clean energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In part 2 of the Great Plains Institute’s just published Atlas of Carbon and Hydrogen
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim and Zak Putlak (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) As ethanol producers pursued mergers and acquisitions, and renewable diesel
by Sara Schafer (AgWeb) … “The administration is committed to making this happen, and so I think there is a
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a
by Nicola Jones (Yale Environment 360) Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) Tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in U.S. President Biden’s stalled Build Back Better legislation
(Louisiana State University Chemistry) As the world searches for and demands more sustainable sources of energy and materials, plant biomass may
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Like a feeding frenzy that doubles Godzilla’s size, in West Virginia, Downey Ridge Environmental Company,
by Brian Levine (Greasezilla) Safeway Used Oil & Grease finds their solution with Greasezilla — New Orleans boasts more than 1,400
by Liz Hampton (Reuters) …The rules governing the carbon-injection wells for most states require federal approval with the first permits
by Karen B. Roberts (University of Delaware) … One hurdle that keeps promising CO2 electrolyzer technologies in academic laboratories rather than
by Andrew Janes and Serene Cheong (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) … Global benchmark Brent crude has jumped 25% to around $88 a barrel since
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Infrastructure improvement grant from the Louisiana Port Construction and Development Priority Program will fund carbon negative site
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In recent days, we’ve had 10 stories that shook the world. The players are so big,
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the ABLC Wolfpack’s take on 5 key Green Hydrogen companies, then check
(WBAP) A mega merger announced for an Irving based company. A billion dollar merger is in the works for Darling
(CGB Enterprises/Associated Press) CGB Enterprises, Inc. (CGB) and Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) today announced that they have formed a joint venture
by Tina Casey (CleanTechnica) United Airlines and ZeroAvia are teaming up to bring the dream of zero emission hydrogen fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How can we meet sustainable aviation fuel demand? Check out this ABLC 2021 slide guide
(Darling Ingredients, Inc./Biobased Diesel Daily) Darling Ingredients Inc. announced Dec. 16 that it hosted Eric S. Lander, President Biden’s science advisor
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We know you might be busy eating turkey and giving thanks today, but here’s a
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is partnering with the Renewable Fuels Foundation (RFF) to offer scholarships for young
(North American Clean Energy) Energy Vault, Inc. (“Energy Vault”), the company developing sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions with its proprietary technology, announced
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Valero Energy Corp. announced in its third-quarter financials that the expansion project at Diamond
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Governor John Bel Edwards and Local Leaders Join to Celebrate Project Advancement — Renewable Energy Group, Inc.
by Will Englund (Washington Post) … Seventy-four times last year, the wind across Upstate New York dropped so low that
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ways2H has overcome issues associated with conventional gasification and are creating value out of waste
(LSU College of Engineering/Globe Newswire/Associated Press) Each day, many of the products we use, whether we know it or not, are
(ACROFAN) The two organizations celebrated a ribbon cutting at the facility on October 4, 2021 — Ames-based biofuels producer, Renewable Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … But, an unusual suspect became more visible earlier this month when word arrived that
(Neste/CISION) Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), one of North America’s largest energy infrastructure companies, is partnering with Neste, one of the leading providers of
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets Online/Biofuels Digest) A new study titled Renewable Diesel and Sustainable Aviation 2030, Vol 2 (September, 2021) has
by Jeff Mower (S&P Global) Waiver valid through Sept. 15, 2021; Ida brings down roughly 2.2 mil b/d refining capacity;
(International-Matex Tank Terminals) International-Matex Tank Terminals LLC (“IMTT”) is pleased to announce its next major project in the renewable fuels
(Emerging Markets Online) New study! Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, August 2021) focuses on low-carbon
(Office of Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA)) U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and 16 of his colleagues sent a letter to Environmental
(Energy, Oil and Gas) With over 35 years of experience in the development and commercialization of innovative technologies in the
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) Successful sequestration test well significantly de-risks the project while demonstrating carbon dioxide can be safely stored underground–Strategic
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Renewable Energy Group Inc. has officially moved into the construction phase of its major renewable
(UOP Honeywell) North American-based refiner selects Honeywell UOP single-stage Ecofining™ technology — Honeywell today (August 5, 2021) announced that PBF
(U.S. Department of Energy) Projects Support DOE’s Recently Announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot to Lower Cost, Advance Breakthroughs for Clean Hydrogen
(Office of the Governor of Louisiana) Gov. John Bel Edwards and Delta Biofuel CEO Philip Keating announced the company is evaluating
(Office of the Governor of Louisiana) Gov. John Bel Edwards and PBF Chalmette Refinery Manager Steven Krynski announced the company is
(University of Delaware) In the quest to reduce carbon emissions into the atmosphere and curb climate change, University of Delaware researchers
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) … The decision by a Louisiana federal judge Wednesday requiring the Department of Interior to
by Tom Bryan (Biodiesel Magazine) As renewable diesel producers source an array of low-quality, low-carbon inputs, they’re tapping biodiesel’s seasoned
by Tom Bryan (Biodiesel Magazine) The low-quality, low-carbon byproduct of restaurant fryer grease, once largely reserved for modestly-sized biodiesel production,
(Vertex Energy/IRDirect.net) Vertex to acquire 100% of Mobile Chemical LP Refinery; Transforms Vertex into a Leading Independent Refiner of Renewable
(Venture Global) Venture Global LNG announced plans to capture and sequester carbon at its Calcasieu Pass and Plaquemines LNG facilities. Having
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Everyone wants to reduce the price of biofuels – and a team from Texas A&M,
(Fleet News Daily/Darling Ingredients) Wendy’s french fry and chicken nugget production is processed by a DAR PRO Solutions operation which
by Ulrik Frøhlke (Haldor Topsoe) Haldor Topsoe and Shchekinoazot have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the objective to
(Darling Ingredients/PR Newswire) Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) (“Darling”) – Wendy’s recently-released Corporate Responsibility Report cites its partnership with DAR
(Office of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards) Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Paul Schubert of Strategic Biofuels LLC announced that
(ReNewsBiz) When completed in 2023 the 20MW electrolyser in Louisiana will be the largest in North America — The largest producer
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global Platts) Ethanol carbon sequestration will lower CI; DGD renewable diesel expansion online end 2021; Renewable
by Robert Perkins and Elsa Turner (S&P Global) Cites refining overcapacity, falling demand for fuels; Slagen processes North Sea crude,
(Greasezilla) Greasezilla is investing $1 million per facility in joint ventures to build FOG processing facilities nationwide. — Downey Ridge Environmental
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From switchgrass, sorghum or sugarcane, feedstock development, genomics, and crops improvement abound with USDA’s help
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) A bipartisan bill being unveiled today calls for pouring billions in carbon capture and
by Dan Crummett (Farm Equipment) … Late in 2020, CVR Energy’s board of directors approved a $110 million renovation to