by Isaac Mufumba (Monitor) The Energy ministry spokesperson, Mr Solomon Muyita, told Saturday Monitor that plans to release the guidelines—which will operationalise the Biofuel Act of 2018—are in the latter stages. The government is set to introduce a raft of regulations
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Back TO HOMERoadmap for Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) in India
(The Statesman) ... For the past two decades, India has been making progress towards putting in place an ecosystem to increase the quantities of fuel-grade ethanol blended into petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program for its use in
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Air Liquide Opens World’s Largest Liquid Hydrogen Production Plant, It Can Serve 40,000 Fuel Cell Vehicles
(Air Liquide/NGV Journal) Air Liquide officially opened its largest liquid hydrogen production and logistics infrastructure facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada. The plant aims to supply the growing needs for hydrogen mobility, but will also allow to provide hydrogen to a
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Finland Supports Green Transition to Fossil-Free Heavy Transport
(Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications/NGV Journal) The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications organized a round table on the green transition in heavy transport, to hear the views of various interest groups on the needs of heavy-duty vehicles and
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
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 fuels in transportation. Research shows that people are more and more willing to pay for sustainable solutions. Based on a recent
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
What Feedstock Will Meet RD demand?: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to LEC
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) The big question lately – is there enough feedstock available to meet the increased demand for renewable diesel? Pete Rocha, EVP at Lee Enterprises Consulting, shares this illuminating slide guide on how more feedstock
June 06, 2022 Read Full Article
A Bright Outlook for Biodiesel
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Even with the growth of renewable diesel, the outlook for biodiesel is bright. In this episode of Fueling Conversations, Clean Fuels Alliance America Director of Outreach and Development Tom Verry benefits of biodiesel and opportunities for
June 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Listen: US Ethanol Industry Eyes CCS to Boost Long-Term Demand
by Josh Pedrick, Arsalan Syed and Corey Lavinsky (S&P Global) As the US ethanol industry pursues carbon capture and sequestration projects, producers are looking at the effects of lower carbon intensities in markets with low carbon fuel standards and in future
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
OPINION: Conference Spotlights Ethanol’s Market Advantage
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) I recently attended the Gilbarco Veeder Root Retail Technology Conference in Savannah, Georgia where RFA took part in a panel discussion on the state of the ethanol industry and its outlook on the
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
“An All-Hands-on-Deck Moment” – Greater Urgency for Fossil Fuel Alternatives than Ever
by Chris Stokel-Walker (Neste) The global urgency to reduce dependency on fossil fuel energy imports is now clearer than ever. So what’s next? -- Against the backdrop of an urgency to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for climate reasons, the war
June 02, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Biofuels Feedstock Supply Uncertain as Reliance on Rapeseed Oil Imports Rises
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Rapeseed oil imports soar in 2021-22 marketing year; Food inflation hits many EU countries plans for crop-based biofuels usage -- The EU's purchases of rapeseed oil have risen sharply in the 2021-22 marketing year (July-June) from the
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
Is Ethanol a Sweet Solution for India? New Govt Road Map Cheers Industry but Questions Linger
by Shailesh Menon (Economic Times) The government's roadmap for blending ethanol with petrol has cheered sugar manufacturers and could trim oil import bills. But its role in a renewable energy future needs more clarity. There are several challenges and questions. ... Early
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Sunflower Area Expected to Expand
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The European Commission anticipates a significant increase in sunflower-planted area for the 2022 harvest to a potential new record. The main reason is the expected expansion in production area for the most important sunflower-producing countries in the EU. According
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
We Can Meet Ethanol Demand: Green Fuel
by Martin Kadzere (Zimbabwe Situation/ The Herald) Green Fuel, Zimbabwe’s sole producer of blending ethanol, says it has capacity to meet demand on the domestic market in line with the new fuel blending levels announced by the Government recently. --
May 30, 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
Q&A: Why the Chemical Industry Is Leading the Way in ESG
by Bryan Sims (Opportune LLP) Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies present supply chains with a double-edged sword of opportunity. Global companies must consider the humane treatment of workers, strive to reduce their emissions profile, and implement sound business ethics and board
May 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen’s Future in Trucking Has Steep Hill to Climb
by Tyler Fussner (Fleet Owner) For hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles to be adopted at-scale in the trucking industry, there are hurdles that must be overcome. -- ... In this scenario, an FCEV with a range of 500 miles would
May 26, 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
FIERN President Highlights Role of Industry during RBQAV Congress
( Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN) (Google translation)) The president of the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio Grande do Norte (FIERN), Amaro Sales de Araújo, participated in the opening of
May 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Petrol Prices to Rise as Percentage of Biofuels Increased in Spain
by Peter McLaren-Kennedy (EuroWeekly) ... Experts consulted by okdiario say: “This increase in the percentage by half a point will have its direct effect on the pockets of the Spanish, since biofuels are much more expensive than petrol and diesel. That will make
May 20, 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
New Ethanol Law Could Spark Regional Trend, Biofuels Exec Says
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new state law that requires most of Iowa’s fuel stations to sell a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol will rapidly expand the fuel’s availability, but the law’s long-term effects might be more potent, according
May 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Groups Send Letter to Congress Highlighting Oilheat Industry Policy Priorities
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) A number of organizations, including state energy associations and Clean Fuels Alliance America, sent a letter to federal policymakers May 12 highlighting several policy priorities for the heating oil industry. The industry is pursuing goals for
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Approved for Use in Rolls-Royce Power-Generation Systems
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards meeting its net zero goals, set out last year, with the approval by Power Systems of its Series 4000 and Series 1600 diesel engines for use with a range of EN15940-certified
May 17, 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
Brazil Mills Cancel Sugar Export Contracts, Shift to Ethanol
by Marcelo Teixeira (St. Kits and Nevis Observer/Reuters) Brazilian sugar cane mills are cancelling some sugar export contracts and diverting production to ethanol to cash in on high energy prices, according to people with direct knowledge of the deals, raising
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Analysis: White House Weighs Inflation vs. Farmers in New Biofuel Mandates
by Jarrett Renshaw and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) The White House is expected to announce in coming weeks the amount of biofuels like corn-based ethanol that U.S. refiners must blend into their fuel this year, a decision that will force it to
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Raízen Raising the Roof on 2 New Cellulosic Ethanol Plants with $395M Investment
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Almost a year ago, The Digest reported that Raízen was rising with about $1.15 billion raised in the biggest Brazil IPO of the year. And this year is no exception to the continued Rising of Raízen
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Accelerating Bioenergy: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Department of Energy’s EERE
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Michael Berube, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Sustainable Transportation at the Department of Energy shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC on what the Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)’s goal is with bioenergy, biomass
May 13, 2022 Read Full Article
E15: Silver Bullet for Gasoline Prices?
by Adam Schubert (Stillwater Associates) On April 12th, President Biden announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would issue an emergency waiver of federal gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) regulations this summer for E15—a 15% blend of ethanol with
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
State Urged to Review Methyl Ester Plan
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) The Thai Biodiesel Producer Association (TBPA) is calling on the government to reconsider its plan to further reduce the rate of palm oil-derived methyl ester blended in diesel to avoid a greater impact on the biodiesel
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Europe: Portugal's Galp Readies for Biofuel Supply
(Bunkerspot) Portuguese energy company Galp will supply biofuel bunkers from September this year. Susana Broco, senior bunker trader at Galp, told delegates at Portugal Shipping Week yesterday (10 May), that the company will be able to supply biofuel blended with gasoil and
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Iowa Carbon Pipeline Opponents See Lessons in Dakota Access Fight
by Dan Haugen (Energy News Network/The Gazette) Coalition organizing earlier than those opposing oil pipeline six years ago -- In Iowa, though, a coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline in 2016 is
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Current State of North American Ethanol Sector
(Biofuels International) ... In the Administration’s adjoining Summer Fuels Outlook, the forecast for the average price of petroleum and diesel is that the next few months will see prices reaching their highest inflation-adjusted levels since the summer of 2014. This is
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Exclusive-Malaysia May Cut Palm Oil Export Tax by Half Amid Global Supply Crisis
by Mei Mei Chu and A. Ananthalakshmi (Reuters) Malaysia's commodities ministry has proposed cutting the export tax on palm oil by as much as half to help fill a global edible oil shortage and grow the market share of the
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Circular Sourcing for Materials Transition: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Genomatica
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With over 2,000 issued and pending patents/applications, Genomatica is on a role with a pipeline with $30 billion direct TAM, according to their recent ABLC presentation. From commercial-scale bio-butanediol to renewable nylon, and HMDA, find
May 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Releases New Study Demonstrating Lower Consumer Costs at the Pump
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Without current U.S. biodiesel and renewable diesel production, fuel prices would be 4% higher -- Today (May 9, 2022), Clean Fuels Alliance America released a new study, “ The Offsetting Impact of Expanded Biomass Based Diesel
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Algae Biofuel Market Report (2022 to 2027) - Featuring ExxonMobil, Manta Biofuel and Synthetic Genomics Among Others
(Research and Markets/Globe Newswire) The "Algae Biofuel Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global algae biofuel market is estimated to show growth from US$5.022 billion in 2020 to US$9.033 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.75%. The
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
‘9.99% Ethanol Blending in Petrol’
(ENS Economic Bureau/Indian Express) The ethanol blending programme is aimed at reducing the country's dependence on crude oil imports, cutting carbon emissions and boosting farmers' incomes. The level of ethanol blending in petrol in India has reached 9.99 per cent, Petroleum
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
UFOP Rejects Reduction of the Cap for Biofuels from Cultivated Biomass
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants) The GHG Quota Act regulates market balancing -- The Federal Environment Ministry's initiative to reduce the so-called cap on biofuels from cultivated biomass has met with incomprehension. The UFOP rejects the
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Verbio Launches $115 Million Renewable Natural Gas, Ethanol Plant in Nevada; Touts Bigger Plans
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) Calling the technology at a central Iowa biorefinery a game changer, corporate and elected officials marked the start of commercial production of renewable natural gas and ethanol at a $115 million central Iowa biorefinery Friday. "This is a
May 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Help Ensure Europe’s Energy Security and Sustainability
by Simona Vackeová (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the EU aims to increase its energy independence and steps up its ambitions to fight climate change, it should stay true to its goal of carbon neutrality and not overlook the full potential
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Fueling the Hydrogen Revolution with RNG
by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Stewart Stewart of BayoTech discusses the U.S. hydrogen industry, its potential to utilize RNG, and the company’s rollout of regional hubs. -- The hydrogen economy is here and now. The rapidly growing opportunity is significant,
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
A Focus on Pyrolysis Coproducts
by Sue Retka Schill (Biomass Magazine) CHAR Technologies builds its business case around flexibility in feedstock and outputs. -- With three projects in development, Toronto-headquartered CHAR Technologies is poised for commercialization of its high-temperature pyrolysis (HTP) process, producing biocarbon and
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 247.38 Billion by 2027 -- Emergen Research
(Emergen Research/EIN Presswire) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption of biofuels are driving the market. -- The Global Liquid biofuels Market report, released by Emegen research, provides the target audience with the key information pertaining
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Kelly Says Permanent E15 Sales Can Curb Inflation and Could Increase Demand
by Kellan Heavican (Brownfield Ag News) Kansas Governor Laura Kelly says the ethanol industry can support increased demand for permanent, year-round sales of E15. She tells Brownfield there’s adequate infrastructure to deliver the fuel to retailers. “There is now. Now, if demand
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
USDA Report Highlights Hurdles to Higher Ethanol Blends
(Farm Journal Ag/Web/Pro Farmer Editors) Biofuel and farm groups see E15 and other higher blends of corn ethanol into gasoline as the strategy to increased sales, but the current structure of the Renewable Fuel Standard “does not serve to incentivize
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Low Carbon Cover Crop, Cash Crop: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to CoverCress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC this spring, Mike DeCamp, CEO of CoverCress shared this emerging seed technology slide guide all about a novel winter oilseed crop that enables Midwest farmers to grow three crops in two seasons! With
May 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Leaders See Need for More Buy-in on SAF
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Heading into 2022, business aviation leaders have been encouraged about progress that has been and is being made on the sustainability front. But at the same time, industry leaders are aware that much work remains to
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market (2022 To 2032) - By Fuel Type, Biofuel Manufacturing, Biofuel Blending, Platform And Region
(MENAFN/Globe Newswire) The 'Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market 2022-2032' report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This recent market study on the market offers global industry analysis for 2014-2021 & opportunity assessment for 2022-2032. The study offers a comprehensive assessment of the more important market
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Emissions from Transport: It’s Not Only about Technology
by Philippe Marchand (European Technology and Innovation Platform (ETIP)/Transport Energy Strategies) ... Is the recent about turn in Germany regarding the sunset date for sales of the internal combustion engine vehicle (ICEV), proposed by the European Commission for 2035, a sure
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Can ‘Green Corridors’ Tackle Shipping’s Giant Carbon Footprint?
by Isabelle Gerretsen (China Dialogue) At last year’s COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, 22 countries, including the UK, US, Germany and Japan, signed up to the Clydebank Declaration, announcing their intention to establish various zero-emissions shipping routes known as “green corridors”. By
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Rwanda Signs Agreement with Eni to Evaluate UCO Collection, Biobased Diesel Feedstock Production
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Italian multinational oil and gas company Eni S.p.A. and the government of Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this month to evaluate the feasibility of circular-economy projects focused on collecting used cooking oil and
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
New Technology May Help Meet Rising Demand for Biobased Diesel Feedstock
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) As the renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industries build out amid mounting concerns over the supply and prices of fats, oil and grease, innovation persists in the feedstock sector to help meet growing
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Advancing Renewable Diesel & Ethanol: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Valero
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Valero and Darling Ingredients are the parent companies of the Diamond Green Diesel renewable diesel joint venture so today we look at both companies – first here at Valero and their renewable diesel (world’s 2nd
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Oilseed Cover Crops Are a Low Carbon Solution for Feedstocks in Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel
(Brownfield Ag News) In this episode of Managing for Profit, Alan Weber, an advisor to Clean Fuels Alliance America and a partner with Marciv, discusses future opportunities for oilseeds that provide climate-friendly feedstocks and cover crops. (LISTEN podcast)
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Germany Plans to 'Further Reduce' Use of Crop-Biofuels
by Sophie Barthel (Argus Media) Germany plans to further reduce the use of biofuels produced from food and feed crops because of rising food costs and waning supply of agricultural products caused by disruption of exports from main suppliers Ukraine and
April 29, 2022 Read Full Article
It's Time For Ethanol Honesty: Sparring with the New Spate of Anti-Ethanol Scatological Slurs
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) The April announcement by Joe Biden that E15 would be allowed to be sold year-round set off a frenzied spate of new attacks on the good fuel...the clean fuel...the 100% domestically produced fuel: ETHANOL. TV
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
LCFC and Secretary Mabus’s Thoughts on Russia, Oil, Fuels: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Decarbonizing Transportation Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the recent Digest Connect with two of the most important energy security hawks in the United States (Graham Noyes, Executive director of the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition, and former Navy Secretary Ray
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Gov. Reynolds Issues Statement on Bipartisan Passage of Biofuels Bill
(Office of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA)) Gov. Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the legislature passing HF2128: “This is a historic win for Iowa families, for our agriculture and biofuels industry, and for Iowa’s entire economy. By increasing access to
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Preem Signs SEK 3 Billion Loan Agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation
(Preem) As part of the strategy to switch to large-scale renewable fuel production, Preem will sign a SEK 3 billion loan agreement with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is covered by the Swedish National Debt Office's program for green
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Alternative Fuels Are Today’s Solution Bridging the Gap Toward a Zero Emissions Future
by Lisa Colicchio (Metrolink/Biofuels Digest) ... Many advanced biofuels deliver up to 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Even more impressive than the emission reductions offered by advanced biofuels is the low cost required for transition. Advanced fuels are drop-in
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC Calls on Congressional Delegation to Double up on E15
(Great Lakes Energy) Says E30 Blends Can More than Offset the loss of Russian Oil, No RVP Waiver Needed -- – Opening the door to 30% ethanol blends would save consumers billions of dollars at the gas pump and reduce
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
National Grid to Switch MA, NY Gas Networks to RNG and Hydrogen by 2050
(Renewables Now) Utility National Grid (NYSE:NGG) on Tuesday unveiled plans for fossil-free gas and electric networks in Massachusetts and New York by 2050. The company will aim to replace fossil fuel in its gas networks with renewable natural gas (RNG) and green
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
US: Dane County Marks Earth Week with 100th Vehicle Running on BioCNG
(Dane County/NGV Journal) Dane County has acquired its 100th vehicle that runs on renewable natural gas. The announcement comes as the county celebrates Earth Week and recognizes the investments it has made over the last decade to transition to alternative fuels. By
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Will Indonesia's Ban on Palm Oil Exports Derail Renewable Diesel Growth in the U.S.?
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Soybean oil prices hit nearly limit up in overnight trading after Indonesia announced it will effectively ban palm oil exports as of April 28 due to soaring domestic prices. While no timeline was given on the announced export
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Feature: Rising US Gasoline Costs, Refinery Closures and the Renewable Fuel Standard
by Janet McGurty (S&P Global) US refiners seek remedy for high gasoline prices; High RFS costs shut refineries, cuts supply; E15 waiver directly helps Midwestern drivers -- US refiners are taking their plea to the public with a new ad campaign launched by
April 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Scoring Returns with Renewables
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... More broadly, plants working to lower their respective carbon scores are helping the biofuel sector graft onto the leading edge of climate change mitigation and the quest for net-zero emissions. The challenge for
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Cleaning Up In California
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the lower Central Valley, Calgren Renewable Fuels makes three biofuels—ethanol, biodiesel and renewable natural gas—and the latter operation just keeps growing. -- As out-of-state ethanol producers strive for lower carbon intensity scores to
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Hexagon Adds Bio-LNG and Liquid Hydrogen to Its Clean Fuel Portfolio
(Hexagon Composites/NGV Journal) Hexagon Composites signed an agreement to acquire a 40% stake in Cryoshelter GmbH, an Austria based company specialized in the development of cryogenic tank technology for renewable LNG and liquid hydrogen. The Hexagon Group today provides CNG, including renewable
April 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Traders Pocket 100% Raises in Booming Corner of Fuel Markets
byKim Chipman and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Few U.S. traders know how to source renewable fuel ingredients; Net-zero emissions goals by 2050 are driving biofuel demand -- In the hottest U.S. labor market in decades, the hottest job of them all
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Fact Finders: Will 15% Ethanol Seriously Cut My Gas Mileage?
by Paul Adler (KY3.com) ... Most gasoline sold in the U.S. is blended with 10% ethanol. The biofuel is currently cheaper than pure gas. E15 is usually prohibited between June 1st and September 15th. The administration predicts their action will save drivers an average of
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuels Industry Tackles COVID-19, War Challenges
by Susan Reidy (WorldGrain.com) Just as the global biofuels industry was regaining ground from a severe drop in production caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now facing new struggles with rising feedstock prices caused in part by Russia’s invasion of
April 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Tennessee Corn Promotion Board Addresses E15 Use for Fuel
(Tennessee Corn Promotion Board/Press Newswire) Last week President Biden announced that E15 will be sold this summer in an effort to reduce gasoline prices. E15 is a plant-based fuel made from corn. Often marketed as Unleaded 88, E15 is a renewable
April 19, 2022 Read Full Article
What’s Next for E15 after Biden’s Announcement?
by Jacqui Fatka (Farm Progress) ... It is hard to predict the demand picture under the expanded E15 scenario, but lower estimates of a continued status quo indicate at least 300 million gallons of additional ethanol could be used by
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Secy. Vilsack: E15 Won’t Inflate Food Prices, 'There’s Plenty of Corn Here'
by Jenna Hoffman (Farm Journal/AgWeb) Vilsack says concerns over inflated food costs due to increased E15 consumption can be put to rest — any grocery price hike is not coming from E15 because “there’s plenty of corn here.” -- Corn chatter
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Welcome to the New Fuels Normal
(Biofuels International) Just a few short years ago, biofuels were an ‘outsider’s’ option spearheaded by a few environmentally-minded pioneers. However, this year should cement this new normal, as growing pressure towards sustainability pushes more stakeholders to consider immediate ways to
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Transit Paving the Road for Trucking’s Clean Fuel Transition
(Advanced Clean Tech News) ... Fuel cell electric technology, still in its earliest stage, is expensive and transit fleets around the country are taking advantage of available federal, state, and local funding to invest in technology that is commercially available today,
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Biden to Announce Plan to Ease Gas Prices as Inflationary Pressures Persist
by Jeff Stein and Evan Halper (Washington Post) The EPA plans to issue a national, emergency waiver to allow use of blended biofuels over the summer hours after report is expected to show inflation keeps surging -- The White House
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
The Banana Problem: A New Report from Fuels Institute Tackles the Complex Defossilization of Medium to Heavy Duty Transport
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the world of freight, how you look at the time-energy-emissions equation kinds depends on what you’re hauling. It’s the banana problem. Taking 20+ days to sail from Jamaica to Florida is a great example of
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
INERATEC Joins Forces with Synhelion: Climate Pioneers Cooperate to Produce Solar Fuels
(INERATEC) Climate tech companies Synhelion and INERATEC have joined forces to decarbonize the transportation sector and help it achieve its ambitious net-zero target. By combining their complementing technologies, the climate pioneers can scale their respective clean technologies, paving the way for
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
The Energy Crisis Arouses Interest in Opening the Toreno Biodiesel Plant
(Cadenser (Google Translation))The energy crisis arouses interest in opening the frustrated Toreno biodiesel plant. It has been the mayor, Laureano González, who has confirmed on Radio Bierzo the plans of the company, belonging to an American investor who did not manage
April 08, 2022 Read Full Article
E15 Sales Reach Record Levels in 2021; Future Growth Threatened by Summertime Restrictions
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 814 million gallons in 2021, according to a new analysis from the Renewable Fuels Association. The 2021 volume represented a 62 percent increase over the prior year
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
The Race to Upcycle CO2 into Fuels, Concrete and More
by Mark Peplow (Nature) Companies are scrambling to turn the greenhouse gas into useful products — but will that slow climate change? -- Tongyezhen is a town with coal in its bones. ... But later this year, a chemical plant
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Organic Waste Into Energy – How Does Second Generation Biofuels Work?
(Emegen Research) Growing environmental awareness and increasing government supportive policies and initiatives regarding the adoption are driving the demand of the market. -- Advancing research and development for the production of cost-effective second generation biofuels is augmenting the demand for the
April 06, 2022 Read Full Article
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. Enters into Strategic Renewable Natural Gas and Feedstock Partnership and Provides Operational Update
(Tidewater Renewables/CISION) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic renewable natural gas ("RNG") and feedstock partnership (the "Partnership") with Rimrock RNG Inc. ("Rimrock"), and Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd.
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Researchers Evaluate the Impact of the Renewable Fuels Standard on Biofuel Production
by Madelyn Ostendorf (Successful Farming) In a first-of-its kind study, researchers at Purdue University have illustrated the impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on the production of biofuels. Over the past 15 years, production and consumption of biofuels have increased in
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
The Port of Cartagena, a European Reference in LNG Transport & Supply
(Port of Cartagena/NGV Journal) With the aim of turning the Port of Cartagena into a European benchmark in the transport of LNG, offering new bunkering or small-scale logistics services, loading and unloading operations carried out by companies such as Repsol and
April 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Sector Pushes for Better Investment and Support to Boost National Fuel Security
by Erin Somerville (ABC Goulburn Murray) A biodiesel producer says Australia is overlooking a product that could help with fuel security; Private companies have started shifting to biodiesel partly for fuel security reasons, rather than wait for government incentives; Biofuel
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
ISG Celebrates Senate Passage of B20 Legislation
(Illinois Soybean Growers) The Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is celebrating the passage of the organization’s B20 Legislation, sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D–Essex). The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support from every region of Illinois, and it will now move
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Shell Readies 10-Year Airline Offtake Deals as It Scales up SAF Production
by Mark Pilling (FlightGlobal) Shell is on the brink of signing its first letters of intent (LOI) with leading network carriers paving the way for 10-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supply deals, according to Jan Toschka, president of Shell Aviation, speaking
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
At What Price Point Will Biofuel Production Be Viable Again?
by Sam Hollier (Campbelltown-McArthur Advertiser) Collusion between retailers, of any type or industry, is a matter for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). Our economic system relies on competition to lower prices. Collusion between oil-producing nations however, is basically their
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Diesel Tech Headed to Ag Fields -- ClearFlame CEO Plans to Put Ethanol-Powered Diesel Engines in Ag Equipment, Portable Generators
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) ClearFlame Engine Technologies' ethanol-diesel engine will head to the field for testing in a John Deere 9-liter model, perhaps in tractors and harvesters in the fourth quarter of 2022, said ClearFlame CEO BJ Johnson. Johnson shared
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Mundo UFG Presents Series of Interviews on Solutions to Climate Change: This Episode Focuses on Ethanol
(RTVEFone Foundation/Federal University of Goiás) Mundo UFG, programming on the campus-based TV UFG at the Federal University of Goiás, highlighted renewable fuels in four of its approximately hour-long segments recently. This episode focuses on ethanol and related research and business
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Mundo UFG Presents Series of Interviews on Solutions to Climate Change: This Episode Focuses on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
(RTVEFone Foundation/Federal University of Goiás) Mundo UFG, programming on the campus-based TV UFG at the Federal University of Goiás, highlighted renewable fuels in four of its hour-long segments recently. This episode focuses on biokerosene/sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and related research
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Mundo UFG Presents Series of Interviews on Solutions to Climate Change: This Episode Focuses on Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel
(RTVEFone Foundation/Federal University of Goiás) Mundo UFG, programming on the campus-based TV UFG at the Federal University of Goiás, highlighted renewable fuels in four of its hour-long segments recently. This episode focuses on biodiesel and related research and business topics. As
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
The Rise of Renewable Diesel & Biodiesel
by Nicolas Bulver (Renewable Energy Group/Union Pacific Track Record) What is causing the increased demand for renewable diesel and biodiesel and what is the impact on supply chains? Can waste products become fuel? The answer is yes if you’re talking about
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Increasing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production with Feedstocks
by Marine Bessoles (ICF) There is pressure on the aviation industry to decarbonize coming from a myriad of sources including investors, passengers, government, and society at large. Popular protests such as the Swedish flygskam (translated in English as “flight shame”) movement
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Producers Oppose Suspension of Biofuels Act
by Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star) The Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines (EPAP) is opposing a proposal to suspend the Biofuels Act of 2006 and is pushing to raise the blend from 10 to 15 or 20 percent to reduce
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in India: Groupe ADP, GMR Airports, Airbus, Axens and Safran Sign a MoU to Collaborate on Making Indian Aviation Future Ready
(Axens) Airport operators Groupe ADP and GMR Airports together with Airbus, Axens and Safran have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a joint study on Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and their potential in India. The objective of the
March 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Significant Number of New Sustainability Initiatives Unveiled at a Subdued Singapore Airshow
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) Singapore Airshow reflected a growing focus of the air transport sector on decarbonisation across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Impacted by the recent eruption of Covid’s Omicron variant and onerously imposed government restrictions, the show attracted just
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Perdue AgriBusiness to Invest $59.1 Million to Expand in the City of Chesapeake
(Governor of Virginia) Leading agriculture products company to increase production capacity, modernize soybean extraction facility -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Perdue AgriBusiness, a leading U.S. agriculture products and services company, will invest $59.1 million to expand its operation in the City of
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Call to Remove Food Crops from European Biofuels
by Aisling O'Brien (Agriland) Removing wheat from the production of biofuels in Europe would offset over 20% of the collapsed Ukrainian supplies, according to a campaign group. A study by Transport and Environment (T&E) has shown that 10,000 tonnes of wheat – the equivalent
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Kildee Highlights Bill that Would Allow More Ethanol in Gasoline Year-Round
by Ryan Jeltema (ABC 12) Legislation in the U.S. House aims to lower gas prices while supporting Mid-Michigan farmers. The Year-Round Fuel Choice Act was introduced last summer, but it's being considered now because of the near-record high gas prices. The bill would
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA's Snyder: E15 Work Underway EPA Ag Adviser Tells Ethanol Producers Agency Working with States to Restore E15
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With the start of the summer driving season fast approaching and year-round E15 sales no longer an option, EPA's Rod Snyder said on Thursday the agency continues to work to restore those sales. Snyder, who is
March 25, 2022 Read Full Article
EIA Projects U.S. Renewable Diesel Supply to Surpass Biodiesel in AEO2022
by Estella Shi, Will Sommer, Andrew Smiddy (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In our Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, we project that renewable diesel supply (domestic production and net imports) will exceed biodiesel supply in the near
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Sustainable Energy Helped U.S. Rebound in 2021: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Energy in America
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook is produced annually for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy by BloombergNEF and provides year-over-year data and insights on the American energy transformation and progress of energy efficiency, natural
March 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Jet Aviation Signs WEF Clean Skies Declaration
by Chad Trautvetter (AIN Online) Jet Aviation has signed the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) 2030 Ambition Statement, “Clean Skies for Tomorrow,” which aims for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to constitute 10 percent of the global fuel supply by 2030. By
March 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Liquid Biofuels Market Size to Surpass Around US$ 126.45 Bn by 2030
(Precedence Research/Intrado/Globe Neswire) According to Precedence Research, the global liquid biofuels market is predicted to surpass around US$ 126.45 billion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 6.5% over the forecast period 2021 to 2030. -- The liquid biofuels market size was
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Brazil Unveils Incentives to Biomethane Production
by Marieta Cazarré (Agencia Brasil) The renewable fuel can replace natural gas, diesel, and gasoline -- President Jair Bolsonaro today (Mar. 21) attended the launch ceremony of the incentive measures aimed at the production and sustainable use of biomethane. The renewable
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
45 years of AgriNews: From ‘Gasohol’ to over 15 Billion Gallons
by Tom Doran (AgriNews) ... AgriNews is celebrating its anniversary by reviewing some of the top agricultural issues over the past 45 years. ... Ethanol has been used as an energy source for nearly 200 years, but when the oil
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
House Bill Bans Russian Oil, Increases Access to US Biofuels
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn.; Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Cheri Bustos, D-Ill.; and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on March 21 introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, a bill that aims to expand access to biofuels and ban
March 22, 2022 Read Full Article
Team Ethanol on a Marathon
by Leticia Phillips (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, UNICA/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With most predicting a future dominated by electric vehicles, the biofuel industry will live or die by its ability to maintain a sustainable business model that can win over the
March 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel for Airplane Use Has Untapped Potential, Says National Corn Growers
by Ashley Davenport (Hoosier Ag Today) ... “We have the Next Generation Fuel Bill, which would bring energy security to our fuel situation with higher gas prices,” says Matt Frostic, a Michigan farmer and at-large member of NCGA. “It allows higher compression
March 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonising Heating: Government Urged to Avoid ‘One Size Fits All Approach' as Poverty Levels Rise
by David Blevings (OFTEC Ireland/Irish Times) ... In RoI, the government is offering a grant of up to 50 per cent off a deep retrofit. However, the average cost of these works is €56,000, which leaves a large bill for
March 17, 2022 Read Full Article
Chip Flory: Green Fuel Drives The Future Of Soybeans
by Chip Flory (Farm Journal AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), “green” marine fuels and higher blends of biodiesel in home heating in the eastern U.S.
March 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Biomethane Will Deliver 20% of Current EU Gas Imports from Russia by 2030
(Bioenergy Insight) The biomethane sector will deliver 20% of current EU gas imports from Russia by 2030, the European Commission has announced. The Commission’s REPowerEU plan, released on 8 March, marks a decisive step towards the rapid development of Europe’s biomethane industry.
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Mixed Views on Ethanol as Oil Shock Answer
by Marion Rae (Glouster Advocate) Australia's petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, potentially throttling efforts to curb price spikes and prompting some to propose ethanol as an option. Biodiesel, bioethanol, and biocrude blends can be
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Commodity Group Leaders Push for Expanded Use of Biofuels
by Daniel Grant (Farm Week Now) While the U.S. scrambles to fill the void in the oil market created by the ban of Russian imports, commodity group leaders believe the solution is closer to home than Venezuela or Saudi Arabia. “If ever
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Toyota to Launch Green Hydrogen Car in India on Pilot Basis
by Rajkamal Narayanan (Financial Express) Come March 16, and Japanese carmaker Toyota will launch a green hydrogen-based project in India, a step towards introducing an alternative fuel car, the Centre is agressively looking for. “There will be a pilot project on
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Some Mills Resume Sugarcane Crushing in Brazil to Make Ethanol
by Roberto Samora and Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters/NASDAQ) A handful of mills resumed sugarcane crushing in Brazil's centre-south (CS) region after several weeks off,seeking to produce ethanol and profit from sky-high prices for the biofuel, data from industry group Unica showed on Monday. Unica
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
What Is eSAF, Why the Buzz and What’s Stopping It from Being Produced at Scale Today?
by Andreea Moyes and Peter Nowobilski (AIR bp and bp/Biofuels Digest) With the aviation industry committed to curtailing lifecycle carbon emissions, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has an important role to play. Air bp is already working alongside airlines and airports around
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Opinion: The Oil Price Surge Is Bad. The Diesel Crisis Is Worse
by Javier Blas (Brisbane Times) ... The region accounts for about one-third of global biodiesel production. But with Ukrainian vegetable oil exports virtually stopped because of the Russian invasion, the price of rapeseed oil — a key ingredient of biodiesel
March 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Farnesene Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2021 – 2027
(Global Market Insights) The farnesene market is expected to witness significant expansion by 2027 on account of mounting product uptake across the globe. Moreover, surging demand for sustainable alternatives to conventional fuels is speculated to further propel market growth through the
March 14, 2022 Read Full Article
NCGA Requests Study of Wind and Solar Emissions
(Bazarneeti) Members of the National Corn Growers Association want to see some forms of renewable energy subjected to the same scrutiny that applies to biofuels. On Thursday, members voted to commission a life cycle analysis “of all renewable energy sources, including wind
March 13, 2022 Read Full Article
LA County Sanitation Awards RNG Supply Agreement to U.S. Gain for Fleet Vehicles
by Ariana Fine (NGT News) U.S. Gain has entered into a supply agreement, through a competitive bid process, with the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD). U.S. Gain will provide renewable natural gas (RNG) to fuel LACSD-owned fleet vehicles at two maintenance
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Gas Prices Are Spiking — Don’t Expect Sales of Electric Vehicles to Follow
by Michael Wayland (CNBC) Consumers hoping to switch to an all-electric or more fuel-efficient vehicle, while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes gas prices to record highs, will largely be out of luck. A combination of supply chain problems, pent-up demand
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Grassley and Ernst Call on Biden to Unleash Iowa Biofuel Immediately as Gas Prices Hit Record High, U.S. Bans Russian Oil
(Office of Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA)) Iowa senators introduce bipartisan legislation to open up the use of clean, American-made renewable fuels that are available right now to replace banned Russian oil -- As gas prices hit all-time record highs, Sens. Chuck Grassley
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
REPowerEU: Joint European Action for More Affordable, Secure and Sustainable Energy
(European Commission) The European Commission has today (March 8, 2022) proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This plan also outlines a series of measures to
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
India Increasing Ethanol Storage, Targets 20% Blended Gasoline by 2025
by Nidhi Verma and Sudarshan Vardhan (Reuters/Yahoo!) India's state-run fuel retailers are increasing their ethanol storage capacity by 51% as the nation targets to double the biofuel's blending with gasoline to 20% by 2025, a director at the country's top refiner
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
European Commission Sets 2030 Target for Biomethane Deployment
(European Biogas Association/NGV Journal) The European Commission announced a target for the production of 35 billion cubic meters (bcm) of biomethane within the EU by 2030 as part of its REPowerEU plan. The biomethane value chain welcomes this target, which is
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
EU Renewable Ethanol Has Impact on Europe’s Energy Independence, Says ePURE
(Biofuels International) The European Commission’s RePowerEU proposal to boost EU energy security is an important step to reducing dependence on imported crude oil and ensuring stable domestic production of fuel and food, while continuing the drive to carbon-neutrality. As a proven,
March 09, 2022 Read Full Article
No Plane No Gain Sustainability Resources Bolster Industry’s Aims for a Net-Zero Future
(No Plane No Gain) While business aviation has long been committed to environmental responsibility, pioneering many emissions-reducing technologies such as winglets and advanced composites, the industry recently pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To emphasize this focus on sustainability, the No
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Sikorsky Helicopter Successfully Uses SAF during Flight
(Biofuels International) Sikorsky together with GE Aviation and Milestone Aviation have announced that a S-92 helicopter successfully used a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) during its flight. The helicopter utilised a combination of biofuel, as well as traditional jet
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
BREAKING: Biden, UK Ban Russian Oil and Gas Imports
by James Arkin (Law360) The United States and United Kingdom will ban imports of Russian oil and gas, the countries announced Tuesday in the latest round of sanctions to target Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. President Joe Biden said the move
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Japanese Companies Form Organization to Promote Domestic SAF Industry
(JGC Holdings/Biobased Diesel Daily)JGC Holdings Corp. announced in early March that it and three other Japanese companies have founded “Act for Sky,” a voluntary organization working for commercialization, promotion and expansion of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) domestically produced in Japan.
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Stellantis Weighs Producing Ethanol Hybrid Vehicle in Brazil
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and Peter Frontini (Reuters) Stellantis (STLA.MI) is considering the production and sale of a hybrid vehicle powered by electricity and ethanol in Brazil by 2025, and plans to launch a new brand in the country this year, the
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Call Grows to Delay Red Diesel Ban as Fuel Costs Soar
by Aaron Morby (Construction Inquirer) Building contractors are calling on the Treasury to delay the removal of the red diesel rebate in the face of rapidly rising fuel costs. -- ... Beresford (Richard Beresford, chief executive of the NFB (National Federation
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Studies Show Strong Ethanol Industry Ready for Future
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A pair of studies released this week in conjunction with the National Ethanol Conference this week in New Orleans show an industry that strongly rebounded in 2021 and is ready to move forward into a net-zero future. Following up on
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Bio-butanol Market Is Projected to Grow at a 3.59% CAGR by 2027 | Bioenergy International, Butalco GmBH, Cobalt Biofuels
(EIN News) Bio-Butanol is a type of alcohol that can be used as a fuel or as an organic solvent. Sugar, starch, or cellulosic feedstocks such as wheat, sugar beet, corn, straw, and wood are fermented to make this solvent. Global
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Versus Oil in Global Crisis: Biofuels Backers, POET Executive Point to Advantages Ethanol Offers in Conflict, Climate
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) With oil reaching its highest price in nearly 11 years and OPEC nations opting not to increase production, the biofuels industry is clamoring for attention in the U.S. and calling on the Biden administration to
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
U.S. Farm & Biofuel Leaders Call for Swift Action to Unleash Lower-Cost Biofuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) America’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on President Biden to swiftly expand access to plentiful, lower-cost biofuels as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushes fuel prices closer to record levels. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soon expected to finalize biofuel
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Our Response to the State of the Union Address: Ethanol Checks All the Boxes
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) In his first State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden spoke about many of the challenges facing our nation and world today, from the Ukraine invasion to domestic inflation, from climate change to the COVID pandemic.
March 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Gevo Discusses Plans for Ethanol-to-SAF Production
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., provided an update of the company’s plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and other renewable hydrocarbons from ethanol during a fourth quarter earnings call held Feb. 24. Gruber referenced the
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Conflict in Ukraine, UN Climate Change Report Underscore Ongoing Threats
(Solutions from the Land) The Russian invasion of Ukraine – mounted by a man who, for all intents and purposes, is a petroleum dictator – brings to the forefront the risk posed to the energy security of all nations who depend
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Missed Opportunity? Biden's State of the Union Hits Big Meat, Neglects Renewable Diesel
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) ... As the crisis in Ukraine continues to overtake the world’s attention, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. And while he stated the U.S. is in a better place than it
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Yield10 Bioscience Field Test Results Show Seed Oil Content Increase in Camelina and Canola
(Yield10) Increasing Oil Content in Oilseed Crops is Required to Meet the Projected Demand for Renewable Diesel -- Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq:YTEN) (“Yield10” or the “Company”), an agricultural bioscience company, today announced that 2021 field test results show that the trait
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
The Shipping Industry Looks for Green Fuels
by Mitch Jacoby (Chemical & Engineering News) Transporting goods by sea contributes significantly to global carbon emissions. Switching from traditional petroleum-based marine fuels to low-carbon alternatives could drastically shrink shipping’s climate impact -- ... Maersk and other shippers are working