by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for fleets — the Biodiesel Credit Program. This annual program is reserved for fleet operations located in Missouri that utilize biodiesel blends of B6 or higher. “Missouri biodiesel
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Back TO HOMEThe Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Aequor
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck is an overview for Aequor, a company specializing in innovative solutions to address challenges in the burgeoning field of algae biofuels. Aequor’s core product is a natural, non-toxic chemical that overcomes several key
November 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Veterans for Renewable Fuels Offers Holiday Fuel Discount in Olathe, Kansas
(Renewable Fuels Association) In honor of Veterans Day, a special fuel promotion will give local drivers access to a deep fuel discount on two popular ethanol fuel blends, sponsored by Kansas Corn and Veterans for Renewable Fuels, an initiative of the Missouri-based Renewable Fuels Association. All
November 05, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote Unleaded 88 In Richfield
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) & KS95 FM teamed up for an hour-long Unleaded 88 promotion at a Minnoco station in Richfield yesterday. Both MN Bio-Fuels and KS95 educated drivers on the various benefits of fueling up with
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Vadnais Heights Drivers Choose Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held an Unleaded 88 promotion at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights today (October 16, 2024). During the promotion, which ran from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who chose Unleaded 88 were
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Let’s Not Overlook Fuel Affordability in Convenience Store Choice
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) I read with interest a recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining the increasing popularity of Kwik Trip gas stations throughout the upper Midwest (“How Kwik Trip created a cult-like following in the Midwest”,
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Launches Nexa, the Commercial Brand of Its 100% Renewable Premium Diesel in Service Stations
(Repsol) • The multi-energy company continues its strong commitment to renewable fuels and establishes a brand name for its top-of-the-line diesel in the Spanish market. Nexa 100% Renewable Diesel has a unique formulation that optimizes performance and extends the engine life of diesel vehicles. It is produced from organic
November 01, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zones
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The presentation describes a program called BDO Zone Ratings, which is a standardized assessment for evaluating regions’ readiness for bio-based manufacturing. These ratings help attract investment in bio-based projects by highlighting areas with the best potential
October 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Eco-Energy Commences Operations at its Newton, Iowa Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal
(Eco-Energy/Business Wire) Eco-Energy, a leading renewable energy supply chain company, has commenced operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility located in Newton, Iowa. The facility will provide Marathon Petroleum Company the ability to aggregate renewable feedstocks (e.g., distillers corn
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Higher Ethanol Blends: A Win for Corn Farmers, Consumers & the Environment
by Krista Swanson (National Corn Growers Association) Ethanol is a renewable transportation fuel that can be made from domestically grown corn. Over 98% of the gasoline currently sold in the United States contains ethanol, typically a blend that is 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline. Autos that
October 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Agricultural Policy, Production Supply and Demand Headline First Export Exchange 2024 Sessions
(U.S. Grains Council) Export Exchange 2024 began today in Fort Worth, Texas, where the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), partnering with Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), welcomed nearly 500 guests including international buyers and domestic U.S. value chain stakeholders
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Butte County, California
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) On September 12, 2024, Ecostrat Inc. and the BDO Zone Initiative, in collaboration with TheDigest, hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, highlighting an investment-grade BDO Zone in Butte County, California rated ‘BBB’ for 223,000 bone dry tons per year of Woody Biomass. The webinar was
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Dutch Advertising Standards Reprimands MSC Cruises for Environmental Claims
(Maritime Executive) Environmental groups are continuing their efforts to limit the claims of the shipping industry and specifically cruise ships for what they believe are aggressive statements about the impact and progress of the ships in the efforts to decarbonize. The
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
WALLENIUS SOL Launches Biogas Offering
by Martha Arcos (WALLENIUS SOL) As part of its ongoing commitment to build a sustainable maritime infrastructure, WALLENIUS SOL is introducing a new offer that enables customers to 'Lighten the Load' and purchase biogas corresponding to their transport's fuel consumption. “It might
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Drivers Save With Unleaded 88 In Coon Rapids
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held an hour-long Unleaded 88 promotion at a Holiday station in Coon Rapids yesterday. Drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 during the promotion, which was held from 12 pm to 1 pm,
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote Unleaded 88 In White Bear Lake
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a two hour-long Unleaded 88 promotion at a Holiday station in White Bear Lake today. During the promotion, MN Bio-Fuels and KS95 staff educated drivers on the various benefits
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
USGC Helping Canada Move to Higher Ethanol Blends
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) held meetings with stakeholders in Ottawa, Ontario and Quebec City, Quebec this week to discuss how the U.S. industry can further support Canada’s ongoing transition to higher ethanol blending rates. While there is a nationwide
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Bridging the Gap: Overcoming the ‘Failure to Launch’ in Technology Ventures
by Cynthia Thyfault (QuantaVision/Biofuels Digest) Many promising ventures face a daunting challenge: translating groundbreaking technology into market success. This challenge isn’t merely a matter of technical prowess but often a strategic one. Much like the generals of today who mastered the
September 02, 2024 Read Full Article
ZeroAvia Attracts further Support from American and New Investment from Japan’s ITOCHU
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir News) Hydrogen propulsion developer ZeroAvia has secured additional investment funding from American Airlines and new backing from Japanese industrialist ITOCHU Corporation, as it progresses plans to certificate its entry-level hydrogen-electric powertrains in 2025. American upped its stake
August 31, 2024 Read Full Article
ACE 2024 Awards Honor Ethanol Industry Contributors
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 37th annual conference this month in Omaha. The Merle Anderson Award, named after the organization’s founder, went
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Senate Republicans Target EVs’ ‘Zero-Emission’ Label: The Lawmakers Asked the Federal Trade Commission for New Electric Vehicle Marketing Standards.
by Andres Picon (Politico Pro Greenwire) Republican lawmakers are urging federal regulators to crack down on automakers’ claims that electric vehicles are “zero-emission vehicles.” In a letter to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan this week, four GOP senators pointed to EVs’ life-cycle emissions
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 FM Promote Unleaded 88 in St Paul
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) teamed up with KS95 FM today for a two-hour Unleaded 88 promotion at the Winner station in Energy Park, St Paul. During the promotion, which was held from 11 am to 1pm, MN
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Roseville Drivers Win with Unleaded 88
(Minnesotal Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) rewarded drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 during an hour-long promotion at the Winner station in Roseville yesterday. During the promotion, which was held from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Partners with Gopher Football For "Win $888 With Unleaded 88" Campaign
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) has teamed up with Gopher Sports Properties to offer football fans a chance to win a $888 Holiday Station Store gift card each time the Minnesota Golden Gophers win a game in
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Flagstaff County, Alberta Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Wheat Straw
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zones Initiative) ‘A’ Rating Highlights Strong Potential for Wheat Straw Biomass Projects -- Flagstaff County, Ecostrat, and the BDO Zone Initiative are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Flagstaff County for 450,000 oven dry tons
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Philippines, Japan, United States Explore Energy Cooperation for Biofuels
by Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) The United States’ top diplomat in Japan proposed a trilateral cooperation for biofuels among the US, Japan and the Philippines. -- Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in a virtual meeting with the Philippine inter agency delegation’s US Ethanol
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Project 2025 Is Awful for Midwest Farmers and Biofuels. Trump Should Disown It.
by Jon Doggett and Bob Dinneen (Des Moines Register/National Corn Growers Association/Renewable Fuels Association) To put it bluntly, farmers and renewable fuel industry workers who take the time to read the Project 2025 recommendations on agriculture and energy are likely to be
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Virgin Atlantic Transatlantic Advert Banned for Misleading Consumers
by Josie Clarke (Independent) The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received five complaints -- A Virgin Atlantic advert claiming the airline was the first to fly transatlantic on 100% sustainable aviation fuel has been banned for misleading consumers. The radio ad, heard on November
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Bold Actions for Project Technology and Process Developers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) How do we build a new globally optimized, massively scaled, highly efficient bio-based supply chain quickly enough to meet the bold goals set by the White House and the challenges of climate change, food security, national
August 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Celebrates E85 Day with $1.85 Fuel
(Pearson Fuels/PR Newswire) Flex fuel vehicle drivers can reap substantial savings on Aug. 5 in celebration of Pearson Fuel's first national E85 Day. More than 200 Pearson Fuels retail stations will offer E85 for $1.85 per gallon from 8:30am Monday, Aug. 5 to 8:30am on Tuesday, Aug.
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Propel Fuels’s Trade Secrets Theft Case Against Phillips 66 Scheduled for Trial August 26, 2024
(Propel Fuel/Business Wire) Propel Fuels, Inc. (“Propel”), a leading retailer of low-carbon fuels at stations throughout California, shared today that its trade secret misappropriation case against Phillips 66 Company (“Phillips 66”) has been scheduled for jury trial on August 26,
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
New Biofuel on the Block: An Interview with Donnie Wahlberg for the Clean Fuels Alliance of America
(Renewable Energy Magazine) Donnie Wahlberg wears fame easily nearly 40 years after forming the iconic “boy band” New Kids on the Block in his hometown of Dorchester, Massachusetts. Dressed in a long-sleeved black shirt and wearing a silver neck chain hung
July 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Duckworth Discusses Importance of Production of U.S. Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Association
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today (July 23, 2024) met with leaders and members from the Renewable Fuels Association Board of Directors (RFA) to underscore her support for U.S. ethanol production to help strengthen our
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel’s Two Decades of Growth in Illinois
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) Through the foresight of farmers campaigning for a sales tax exemption over two decades ago, biodiesel production in Illinois has increased fifteenfold. The Illinois Soybean Association through the checkoff played a major role in pushing for the
July 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Metronet Trials Renewable Diesel for Heavy Machinery in Western Australia
(Metronet/Biobased Diesel Daily) In a first for Western Australia’s construction industry and a win for the global goal of a net-zero emissions future, the Metronet Byford Rail Extension is trialing the use of renewable diesel to help reduce its carbon footprint. Known as hydrotreated vegetable oil
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
A Record Year for Ethanol Exports: U.S. Grains Council Touts Success around the World
by James Henry (AgriNews) Along with solid sales of U.S. corn and distillers grains, ethanol exports are on pace to break an all-time record. Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of the U.S. Grains Council, shared the exciting news at the Corn Congress
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
In Vietnam, Duckworth Touts Benefits of Illinois-Produced Biofuels, Builds on Her Work to Bring More Investments to Illinois
(River Bender) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth continued her official Senate visit through Vietnam today, meeting with government and trade officials to highlight the benefits of increasing imports of corn and soy ethanol from Illinois. As demand for gasoline has increased throughout Vietnam,
July 19, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to BDO Zones
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BDO Zone ratings are powerful market signals of regional readiness for bio-manufacturing. Ratings undergo rigorous due diligence using a standardized framework of over 100 risk indicators. Jordan Solomon, CEO of Ecostrat, presented these slides for ABLC 2024. READ
July 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Developing Markets: Vietnamese Government Delegation Visits U.S. Ethanol Value Chain
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), in partnership with Iowa Corn, escorted a group of Vietnamese government officials and fuel industry professionals on a tour of the U.S. ethanol value chain last week to support the country’s growing demand
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
SAF Roundtable in Vancouver
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry, including Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ed Hubbard, joined a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy roundtable in Vancouver, Canada recently on the sidelines of a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S.
July 01, 2024 Read Full Article
South Dakota Encourages Ethanol Use with GOED Blender Pump Grant Program
(My KXLG) The Governor’s Office of Economic Development in South Dakota has announced that it is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant program. This initiative is designed to encourage the use of ethanol blended fuels, a vital component of
June 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Race Showcases Ethanol
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Ethanol will be on full display during a NASCAR event this weekend. Iowa Corn Growers Association president Jolene Riessen says the Iowa Corn 350 Cup Series Race is a great way to promote the industry. “That’s our
June 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay and Singapore Airlines to Collaborate on Sustainability Initiatives
(Cathay) Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Introduction of the New “OK Renewable Carbon” Certificate: Award Ceremony for the First Products
(Renewable Carbon News) TÜV AUSTRIA, the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) and the nova-Institute introduce the new certificate at the Renewable Materials Conference in Siegburg -- Defossilisation and renewable carbon economy are new terms that have been circulating for a few years now
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
UK Jet Zero Council: 71% of Public Unaware of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Farnborough International/FINN) A study conducted by Innovate UK Business Connect for its member and delivery partner the Jet Zero Council has indicated that 71% of over 2,000 UK adults surveyed are unaware of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with nearly a third
May 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Council Visits Nordic Region To Discuss Ethanol Blending’s Role In Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policies
(U.S. Grains Council) The European Union (EU) has committed to ambitious carbon-reduction goals centered around E10 blending across its member states, and the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently sent a delegation to the region to build relationships with industry stakeholders and
May 29, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Giveaway Puts Alternative Fuels in the Spotlight
by Amanda Koprowski (Convenience Store News) To kick off the summer travel season, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is launching the "Ethanol Days of Summer" contest. The contest will run from Memorial Day through Labor Day, offering participants weekly chances to
May 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Ricketts Leads Resolution Announcing Renewable Fuels Month
(Office of U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts) Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, led a bipartisan resolution to designate May 2024 as Renewable Fuels Month in America. “Biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel are a win for
May 21, 2024 Read Full Article
USGC Provides Ethanol Education in Latin America
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As many countries across Latin America (LTA) seek to develop energy transition policies, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) along with the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) have partnered to train
May 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Certa Doubles Number of HVO-Ready Forecourts as Škoda Urges More Drivers to Use Low Emission Biofuel Amid Diesel Sales Surge
(The Avondhu) Certa has launched HVO pumps at three more of its forecourts bringing the total of HVO-ready Certa outlets to six. -- The leading fuel supplier’s new HVO-ready forecourts are located in Maynooth in Kildare, Dundrum in Dublin and Ballyhaunis in
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Conecuh County, Alabama Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) ‘A’ Rating to accelerate growth of untapped woody biomass markets -- The Conecuh County Commission and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of an investment grade BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass. The Conecuh County BDO Zone is the
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Fermbox Bio Introduces EN3ZYME: A Global Solution Transforming Agricultural Waste into Renewable Biofuels and Sustainable Synbio Products
(Fermbox Bio/PR Newswire) Fermbox Bio, a synthetic biology research and manufacturing company, announces the launch of EN3ZYME, a cutting-edge enzyme cocktail designed to enhance both the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of transforming pre-treated agri-based residues into fermentable, cellulosic sugars. These sugars pave
May 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Higher Blends of Biodiesel Can Help Accelerate Lower Lifecycle Carbon Intensity
(Chevron Renewable Energy Group) This video is part of a series of webcasts that focuses on providing information on the role that biomass-based fuels have in helping companies work toward their lower carbon targets. Dave Slade (DS), Chevron’s Chief Technologist, provides insights
May 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Council Highlights Emerging New-Use Opportunities for Ethanol at Industry Events in Singapore, Australia
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) Southeast Asia and Oceania (SEA&O) team recently participated in two leading bioenergy conferences in the region, underscoring the pertinent role ethanol can play in emerging new-use areas for transportation decarbonization and how the
May 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Japanese Media Team Visits U.S. Ethanol Production Chain In Illinois
(U.S. Grains Council) Last week, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) led a group of Japanese journalists interested in biofuel production on a tour of several U.S. ethanol plants and organized meetings with supply chain leaders and policymakers to help the Japanese
May 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Never Stop Educating
Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) For all of us long-time ethanol supporters, we share the frustration that American agriculture and the ethanol we produce is so often misunderstood. We were reminded of this after participating in the
May 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Airlines Clash with the EU over Greenwashing Claims
by Tommaso Lecca (Politico) The Commission has given 20 airlines a 30-day ultimatum to correct their claims. Here’s why. -- ... Twenty airlines now under investigation by the Commission for alleged greenwashing; Brussels launched the action on April 30, following a warning issued by the European
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
BDO ZoneCONNECT Webinar: Southwest Nova Scotia, Canada & Richland, Louisiana
Ecostrat Inc. (ecostrat.com), in collaboration with TheDigest (biofuelsdigest.com), hosted the BDO ZoneCONNECT webinar, spotlighting two top BDO Zone communities in North America: Southwest Nova Scotia, Canada, and Richland Parish, Louisiana. This one-hour event provided an in-depth exploration of the biobased
May 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Nebraska Kicks Off Renewable Fuels Month
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a proclamation Wednesday to officially kick off May as Renewable Fuels Month in the state. The proclamation was made during a ceremony at the State Capitol underscoring the pivotal role that renewable fuels play in
May 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Unleaded 88 Rewards For Golden Valley Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded over 20 drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 during a two-hour promotion at the Winner station in Golden Valley today. From 11 am to 1 pm, drivers who
April 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Vehicle Showcase Highlights Commitment to Sustainability to Celebrate Earth Day
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) proudly hosted a Clean Fuel Vehicle Showcase on April 23rd, celebrating Earth Day and sustainable transportation solutions. The event, held from 4:30 to 6:45 PM on a
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni: The Council of State Cancels the AGCM Provision on the Diesel+ Case and Defines the Concept of 'Green Claim'
(Eni) Eni is pleased to learn of the decision of the Council of State which after 4 years rejected the thesis of the Competition and Market Guarantor Authority (AGCM) according to which Eni had implemented an unfair commercial practice to the
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
MasterChef Australia Goes Gas-tronomic!
(BioEnergy Australia) Season 16 Sizzles With Carbon Neutral Biomethane And Hydrogen Gases. -- This season of MasterChef Australia is taking a new approach to 'cooking with gas' with a world-first partnership for the franchise using carbon neutral biomethane in the kitchen and
April 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Andretti INDYCAR Joins B20 Club of Indiana
(B20 Club of Indiana) The B20 Club of Indiana, a collaborative initiative between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the American Lung Association, is pleased to announce that Andretti INDYCAR, a world-renowned motorsport team based in Indiana, has joined as an Affiliate
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Enhancing School Transportation with Biodiesel: One Company’s Green Journey
by Ron Kotrba (School Bus Fleet) For more than six decades, Cook-Illinois Corporation has been entrusted with the crucial task of transporting children to and from school. And for more than 15 years, this family-owned and operated school-bus contractor, among the largest in the
April 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Bia Energy Operating Company Announces Significant Developments for Low Carbon Methanol Project at the Port of Caddo-Bossier in Northwest Louisiana
(Bia Energy/CISION) - Planned $1.2 billion facility will produce approximately 550,000 metric tons of blue and bio-methanol per year. - Bia Energy has secured an agreement with Macquarie Group to commercialize and market the methanol, and a partnership with CapturePoint to capture and
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden, Kishida Pledge to Cooperate on SAF
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A joint statement issued by President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minster KISHIDA Fumio on April 10 outlines the intentions of the two countries to cooperate on expanding the availability sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including
April 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Get Funded! Avoid the Top 3 Mistakes in Raising Bioeconomy Capital
by Steve Weiss (Grey Heron/ Biofuel Digest's Due Diligence Wolfpack*) Capital is the fuel for building your business – and you can get it, just like you keep achieving milestones and adding partners. But fundraising is often harder, longer and more uncertain than you’d
April 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Drivers Win with Unleaded 88 During Promotion in Plymouth
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty-one drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 at a Holiday station in Plymouth during a two-hour promotion yesterday were rewarded with prizes from the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM. “This week, MN Bio-Fuels kicked-off another
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Yakima County Gas Station Teams up with Propel Fuels to Offer More Affordable E-85 Fuel
by Austin Peppers (KIMA) A gas station near Wapato is partnering with Propel Fuels to offer an E-85 gas option allowing Yakima valley drivers to receive more affordable and low carbon fuel. In addition to the new option, both Road Warrior Travel
April 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mission to Ottawa Focuses on Enhancing Blending
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) representatives Isabelle Ausdal, regional ethanol manager for the European Union, United Kingdom and Canada, and Growth Energy’s Chris Bliley, senior vice president of regulatory affairs, visited Ottawa, Canada, to promote increased ethanol blending following
April 11, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains Council Supports Biofuel-Based Decarbonization Initiatives Worldwide
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council) As part of its efforts to promote decarbonization, the U.S. Grains Council is increasing its focus on market opportunities outside the transportation sector. This includes household cooking alternatives that use clean-burning ethanol as opposed to polluting
April 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Farmers Encouraged to Try Higher Biodiesel Blends
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is once again offering the statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit Program that offers farmers who buy a biodiesel blend up to 50 cents per gallon. “This is a great opportunity for farmers to try higher blends of
April 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Altens Launches a New, More Environmentally Friendly B100
(Altens (Google Translation)) Altens, a leading player in the decarbonization of transport, is strengthening its activity in biofuels with the launch of the low-carbon PUR100. This alternative fuel, produced from French rapeseed, has a greater power to reduce greenhouse gases than
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
House Republicans Call for Better Support of U.S. Biofuel Exports
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Two Republicans in the U.S. House are urging the Biden administration to take greater action to boost U.S. biofuel exports. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield sustainable aviation fuel could be a game changer for commodity
April 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Continuum Ag and Siouxland Energy Team up to Focus on Low-CI Corn
by Cassidy Walter (Successful Farming) The partnership will encourage farmers to discover their carbon intensity score now, to prepare for future market opportunities. -- Today Siouxland Energy Cooperative, an ethanol plant near Sioux Center, Iowa, and Continuum Ag, announced a partnership focused on helping
March 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Golden Fields, Growing Opportunities for Farmers: Nuseed Enhances Productivity and Sustainability through Expansion of Value-Added Seed Solutions
(Nuseed/Globe Newswire) Nuseed, an innovator in delivering VALUE BEYOND YIELD® from farmers to end users, proudly announces the broad expansion of its rapidly growing Nuseed Carinata and Omega-3 Canola Production System value-added contract programs for 2024 planting. Nuseed Carinata, a game-changing
March 13, 2024 Read Full Article
World Energy Founder Gene Gebolys Receives YPO’s 2024 Global Impact Award
(YPO/Biobased Diesel Daily) YPO, the global leadership community of more than 35,000 chief executives in 150 countries, announced March 6 that Gene Gebolys, founder and CEO of World Energy, is the recipient of the organization’s 2024 Global Impact Award. World Energy is a low-carbon
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Researcher Works to Lower Cost of Hydrogen Production
(Invent Penn State) Hydrogen gas, while a potentially greener alternative to fossil fuels, is currently expensive to produce. Penn State doctoral candidate in chemical engineering Arash Emdadi and his lab mates are working to improve the hydrogen production method to make
March 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Duckworth Boosts Illinois Ag: Advocates Ethanol, Farm Support, and Global Trade
(Illinois Ag Connection) U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a stalwart supporter of Illinois agriculture, recently met with the new President of the Illinois Farm Bureau, Brian Duncan. Their discussion focused on the state's agricultural priorities within the ongoing Farm Bill reauthorization process. Duckworth
March 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Škoda and Certa Launch Joint Campaign Urging Diesel Drivers to Consider Switching to Low-Emission HVO Biofuel
by Seán Creedon (The Avondhu) Škoda Ireland and Certa have launched a new joint campaign aimed at encouraging owners and would-be buyers of new diesel cars to use HVO biofuel to lower their motoring carbon emissions by up to 90%. The leading
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
GAMA Panel Highlights Advocacy Focus on Bizav Sustainability Leadership
(Climbing. Fast.) Business aviation has taken a front seat in transportation sustainability, with its mission for reaching net-zero emissions in the years to come, but the need is more pressing than ever to get the facts on the table about the
March 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Webcast: Q & A: How Biodiesel Can Reduce Lifecycle Carbon Emissions Now
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) We are exploring the benefits of biodiesel and how this lower carbon fuel solution can help reduce lifecycle carbon emissions right now. The world population has grown to nearly 8 billion people and is anticipated to reach 9 billion
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
US Grains Council and Cooperators Announce Partnership to Support Ethanol-based Cooking, Transport in Mozambique
(U.S. Grains Council/Club of Mozambique) On February 29, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) convened high-level U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and other stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy
March 01, 2024 Read Full Article
HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024
by Curt Epstein (Aviation International News) Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area -- Helicopter Association International (HAI) will promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next week during its annual
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into an RNG Hub
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Biomass Magazine) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating. A station in North
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
USDA Investing $25 Million in ACE-led Project to Incentivize, Model, and Monetize Climate-Smart Ag Practices in a 10-State Region
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) recently approved a $25 million investment in the American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE)-led Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) expansion that builds on the successful South
February 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum Opened Norway’s Southernmost LBG Filling Station in Kristiansand
(Gasum/CISION) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company's liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in Norway. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Cyclum Renewables, LLC to Launch its First Renewable Truck Stop in Cooperation with FASTECH in Tulare, California
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Airbus A350-1000 to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Flying Displays at Singapore Airshow
(The Straits Times) Airbus’ A350-1000 aircraft will be using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of its flying displays at Singapore Airshow 2024, which runs from Feb 20 to Feb 22. The fuel, which is supplied by Shell Aviation, is a 35
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Storytelling for Scientists
by Kathryn Sheridan (Sustainability Consult/World Bio Markets 2023) ... FIVE COMMANDMENTS • 1. If we can't consume less, we need to consume better. • 2. Just because it is 'bio' does not mean a material is sustainable. • 3. Back up your sustainability claims with data. • 4.
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Provides Free E85 in San Diego for Military Community
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Renewable Fuels Association used the opportunity this week of the National Ethanol Conference in San Diego to partner with Pearson Fuels and offer free fill-ups of E85 fuel for flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) driven by military veterans, active-duty servicemembers and
February 21, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals and Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced by global renewable chemical and materials producers in shifting towards low carbon alternatives — new processes, novel molecules with enhanced properties for green hydrogen, Methanol, plant-based meats
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
How to Reduce CO2 GHG Emissions in the Transportation Sector
(Renewable Energy Group) With the transportation sector being the largest source of GHG emissions in the U.S.1, the increasing number of both public- and private-sector entities with carbon reduction goals have set their sights on reducing engine emissions as an important
February 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Achieves Certification to Trade SAF within RSB’s Book and Claim System
(Repsol) • The certification enables Repsol to deliver sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at specific airports and enter it into the RSB Registry, thus, allowing customers at other airports around the world to claim the carbon reductions of the registered SAF when
February 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Availability Top of Mind at 2024 Clean Fuels Conference
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) The availability of biodiesel is a focus of this year’s Clean Fuels Conference. Hanna Campbell, demand specialist with the Michigan Soybean Committee, says biodiesel is growing in popularity in her state, but, “Unfortunately, we’re just kind
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
The Benefits of Biodiesel Webcast
(Chevron/Renewable Energy Group) Learn from experts from Chevron and Cummins Inc. -- Chevron and Cummins recently announced a collaborative plan to improve access to alternative and renewable fuels as well as fuel infrastructure for fleets. In this webcast, hear from Dave Slade, Chief Technologist
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
DHL Partners with Schneider Electric to Launch New Shipping Model for Improved Sustainability and Agility
(DHL Group) Together with Schneider Electric, DHL Global Forwarding has successfully deployed two innovative multi-modal shipping bridges - between Singapore and North America and between India and North America - to reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions from air freight. -- Pilot schemes
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
OEMs and Fleets Using Clean Fuels
by Keith Reid (Clean Fuels Alliance America/Fuels Market News) When it comes to the challenges of transportation emissions and climate change, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleets are on the first line of defense. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
B20 Club of Illinois Hits 10-Year, 110-Million-Gallon Milestones
(Illinois Soybean Association) The pioneering B20 Club of Illinois celebrates its tenth year in 2024 with a new milestone in adoption of biodiesel. Since 2014, B20 Club member fleets have used more than 110 million gallons of biodiesel blends of 20%
February 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Business Aviation Industry Groups Aim to Speed Adoption of SAF
by Jonathan Welsh (Flying Magazine) EBAA and GAMA are promoting a joint initiative to boost the use of sustainable aviation fuel in Europe beyond regulatory requirements. -- The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have agreed
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Nominations Open for the Bioeconomy 500 for 2024 DEADLINE February 16, 2024
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the opening of nominations for the Bioeconomy 500, which recognizes individuals for their leadership contributions to the bioeconomy’s development and project deployment. The 500 is expected to honor scientists, engineers, policy
February 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Groskopf: Building Trust in Ethanol
by Andy Groskopf (Nebraska Corn Board/Kearney Hub) ... Each time I tuned in to the Big Ten Network, I saw a commercial advertising Unleaded 88 on volleyball and football with logos in the corner boasting the tagline, “Engine Smart, Earth Kind.” ... The
January 27, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Greenbrier Valley WV
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week in the OPPORTUNITY ZONE, we looked at two double-AA rated districts under the BDOZone initiative, and as part of the proceedings, Samantha Stone, Ruthana Beezeley and Mark Dorrer led this presentation on the business
January 25, 2024 Read Full Article
50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy, Voting Opens DEADLINE February 23, 2024
(Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of voting for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2024. In all, a record 437 companies were nominated for the ballot this year. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all
January 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Cathay Joins Forces with More Like-minded Organisations to Promote the Use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Cathay Pacific) Welcoming three new partners into Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme that are joining its mission to be Greener Together -- Cathay continues to make important strides on its journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, as it endeavours to cultivate
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Yusen Logistics Partners with Cathay on SAF
(Yusen Logistics) Yusen Logistics Co., Ltd. (President: Hiroyuki Okamoto) partners with Cathay (CEO: Ronald Lam) on their Corporate SAF⁽*⁾ Programme effective from January 2024. Cathay's Corporate SAF Programme, launched in 2022, is one of the first initiatives in Asia towards achieving sustainable
January 18, 2024 Read Full Article
SfL Partner Spotlight: Doug Berven
(Solutions from the Land) Solutions from the Land (SfL) Senior Advisor Doug Berven has been with the non-profit since the very beginning, volunteering his time, insight and guidance. In his full-time role, Berven is the Vice President of Corporate Affairs at POET.
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Spotlights World’s First Plug -In Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel Vehicle at 2024 DC Auto Show
(Renewable Fuels Association) Vehicle has surpassed 27,000 miles, showcasing its technology platform as a viable alternative solution to reducing carbon output in passenger vehicles with tangible benefits to consumers, including lower costs and lower emissions. The Renewable Fuels Association is showcasing the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Donnie Wahlberg Teams Up with Clean Fuels Alliance America to Drive Awareness for Bioheat® Fuel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America/PR Newswire) In a groundbreaking collaboration, entertainment icon Donnie Wahlberg and Clean Fuels create a powerful campaign to raise awareness about the transformative benefits of Bioheat® fuel -- Acclaimed actor and Boston native Donnie Wahlberg is joining forces with Clean Fuels Alliance America in a
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Burlington Company Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award
(The Hawk Eye) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and sell renewable fuels within Iowa. Naig presented the ethanol marketing
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Rural Development and the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The USDA mission serve all Americans by providing effective, innovative, science-based public policy leadership in agriculture, food and nutrition, natural resource protection and management, rural development, and related issues with a commitment to deliverable equitable and
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
California, The Ethanol State?
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Consider this: In 2022, more than 103 million gallons of E85 was purchased in California for use in flex-fuel vehicles. Importantly, the E85 sales figure for 2022 represents a 66 percent
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
FlyORO Secures USD 1.6 Million in Pre-Series A Round with Impact-Oriented Venture Capital Firms
(FlyORO) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) startup FlyORO successfully closed a Pre-Series A round, securing USD 1.6 million. The round is led by Audacy Ventures, a venture capital firm dedicated to catalyzing and scaling technology solutions driving the energy transition. The round
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Checkoff Leaders Spread Biodiesel’s Good News during Clean Fuels’ 13th Big Apple Tour
(Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council/Biobased Diesel Daily) Minnesota farmers arrived in New York City eager and ready to express biodiesel’s success story during Clean Fuels Alliance America’s New York City Big Apple tour. Clean Fuels hosted its 13th tour in the Big
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
COP28 Participation Elevates Bioethanol, Sustainability On Global Stage
(U.S. Grains Council) (A) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) ethanol delegation traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), to participate in the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Held annually, the COP meetings
January 02, 2024 Read Full Article
The 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy 2024, Nominations Open DEADLINE January 18, 2024
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Bioeconomy for 2024. Nominations can be made here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest and
January 01, 2024 Read Full Article
KLM Defends Advertisements in Dutch court, Denies 'Greenwashing'
by by Toby Sterling and Joanna Plucinska (Reuters) KLM denies "greenwashing", says it has right to advertise; Environmental group asks judges to find ads misled customers; Green claims more closely scrutinised around Europe; Verdict in KLM case expected on Feb. 21 KLM defended itself against
December 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Boundless: Exporting to More Places
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ed Hubbard, general counsel and vice president of government affairs at the Renewable Fuels Association, says a growing number of countries around the world are not only committed to using more ethanol but
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
A Clear Road Ahead (ClearFlame Engine Technologies)
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the pursuit of decarbonization, diesel, the energy-dense fuel that powers industrial and commercial transport globally, is difficult to replace. ClearFlame Engine Technologies has developed a solution to this problem, using a cheaper and lower-carbon
December 13, 2023 Read Full Article
NASCAR Cup Series Race Named Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol
(Iowa Speedway) Grandstands, camping sold out for inaugural NASCAR Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway -- Iowa Corn is proud to be the entitlement partner of the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series race in the state. The Iowa Corn 350, Powered by Ethanol, will
December 05, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S. Delegation Visits India to Search for New Outlets for U.S. Ethanol
(U.S. Grains Council) A three-person delegation recently visited India from the U.S. to search for new outlets for exports to the fifth-largest market for U.S. ethanol during the 2022/23 marketing year. The team was comprised of Mark Heckman, ethanol services director at
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Council Details Ethanol Policy Expansion Across Asia-Pacific At Global Bioenergy Forum
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently participated in the 10th Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) Bioenergy Week, sharing with 120 bioenergy stakeholders the growing role of fuel ethanol as a transport decarbonization tool across the Asia-Pacific Region. The 10th GBEP
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Nigerians Look to Biofuel as Cost of Cooking Gas Soars
Kadiatou Sakho (AFP/Macao Business) Hairdresser Shola Abiodun Adeyemi begins preparing lunch by pouring out a glug of bright green biofuel gel into her stove, as many Nigerians seek to reduce cooking expenses. The cost of living has skyrocketed in Nigeria since President
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Joins Forces with Two New Partners to Sell and Distribute Neste MY Renewable Diesel in France
(Neste) Neste is partnering with two new distributors in France to make Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ available for the first time in the market and to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emission in the transport sector. Neste MY Renewable Diesel will
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Newcastle Airshow Aircraft to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel for First Time in Australian History
(2HD) The Royal Australian Airforce will be using a sustainable fuel for its jets as they take to the skies on Saturday for the Newcastle Air Show. The fuel has been provided by the RAAF’s strategic partner Viva Energy and is made
November 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Management: No SAF at the FBO? Try Book-and-Claim
(National Business Aviation Association) Because the sustainable aviation fuel industry is so young, finding SAF to fuel your aircraft can be challenging. That’s when it may be time to use book-and-claim. Book-and-claim programs offered by airport FBOs and fuel suppliers make it
November 22, 2023 Read Full Article
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Sheetz Offering Gas for under $2 per Gallon to Travelers this Thanksgiving
by Asher Notheis (Washington Examiner) One of the most popular gas station chains in the United States is offering a steep discount on its gas for the week of Thanksgiving, providing some financial relief to those traveling for the holiday. Sheetz will be offering its
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Can Biofuel Crops Help Lift Poor Farmers out of Poverty?
by Eyal Ronen (Casterra/Ag Funder News) It’s tough to make a decent living as a farmer, but for a farmer in a developing country with land of mediocre quality, at best, making a decent living can be almost impossible. Millions of farmers in
November 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Unveils New Brand, Focus on Expanding the Bioeconomy
(Growth Energy) Today, Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, rebranded with a new look and feel that reflects the full spectrum of the opportunities and innovations that are transforming the biofuels industry and expanding the bioeconomy. “Growth Energy members are fueling
November 15, 2023 Read Full Article
AuctionConnect Adds Marine Biofuels to Digital Platform
(KPI OceanConnect/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shipping faces a range of strict regulations that will drive it towards decarbonization. For investors and shipowners, alternative fuels are an important pillar of compliance. Demand and supply need to be efficiently connected, if the market for these fuels
November 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Mission to Germany, Poland Builds on USGC’s Bioethanol Efforts in EU
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In the 2022/2023 marketing year, the European Union emerged as the second-largest market for U.S. bioethanol, and the U.S. Grains Council is continuously working at the EU Commission- and member-state levels to build alliances and increase
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Working Hand-in-Hand to Create a Cleaner Future -- B20 Club Member Spotlight: Al Warren Oil Co. and Altom Transport
(B20 Club of Indiana) In 1948 Al Warren started his journey in the oil and gas industry with one truck and one vision. From humble roots in home heating oil deliveries, Al Warren Oil Co. has grown into a leader in
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
JBS Tests Trucks with 100pc of Biodiesel
by Laura Guedes (Argus Media (Google Translation)) Food company JBS is testing 100pc of biodiesel in its truck fleet to replace fossil diesel as part of energy transition efforts. The company is producing biofuel at its Lins unit, in the interior of
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuel Bus to Visit Midlands to Help Curb Fossil Fuel Reliance
(The Anglo-Celt) A first of its kind, interactive ‘Biobus’ designed to show people how to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels in everyday life, has embarked on a five-week journey of Ireland and will be in Cavan this Sunday. The ‘Biobus’ was
November 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Municipal District of Greenview and County of Grande Prairie, Alberta BDO Zone Issued ‘A’ Rating for Woody Biomass
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone) ‘A’ Rating can help unlock Alberta’s forestry bioeconomy -- The Municipal District (MD) of Greenview, the County of Grande Prairie, and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issue of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone rating for woody biomass. The prestigious ‘A’ rating
November 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Smart 20 Awards Nominations Open DEADLINE February 15, 2024
(TechConnect) The Smart 20 Awards annually recognize the work of global smart cities, honoring the most innovative and influential projects. Enter your smart project starting November 1, 2023 for a chance to bask in the lime light and celebrate with your peers. We will
November 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Workshops Held to Boost Ethanol Consumption in Asia
by Mackenzie Boubin (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Potential policy changes in Asia could create massive demand for imported ethanol that U.S. producers are ready to meet. The U.S. Grains Council conducted several events across the continent this summer to support that
October 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Why Better Community Engagement Is Key to the Future of Clean Tech
by Justin Worland (Time Magazine) ... Across the country, as money begins to flow from the Inflation Reduction Act, many project developers are now urgently facing this hurdle: to build they’ll need to win over local communities. In the public dialogue, many
October 24, 2023 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains Council’s Global Ethanol Summit Wraps Up
(U.S. Grains Council/GrainNet) The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) Global Ethanol Summit (GES) concluded today with a variety of concurrent panel discussions with experts on various topics within the biofuel industry. GES, Oct. 16-18, is an education and trade forum that seeks to
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Concludes Twin Cities Metro-Area Unleaded 88 Promotional Campaign
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) concluded a six-month E15 (Unleaded 88) promotional campaign at Twin Cities metro-area gas stations on Oct 19. Throughout the campaign, MN Bio-Fuels partnered with KS95 FM to promote Unleaded 88 to consumers at
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Certa Opens Ireland’s First HVO Biofuel Station in Dublin
(Certa) Certa has become the first energy operator in Ireland to open a fully-fledged HVO fuel station. Certa’s new “Forecourt of the Future” in Liffey Valley in Dublin cost over €1m to build and is the first in Ireland to make Hydrotreated
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Inditex Partners with Maersk to Reduce Its Maritime Transport Emissions
(Maersk) The use of Maersk’s alternative fuels is estimated to reduce GHG footprint by more than 80% compared to conventional fossil fuels - - Inditex, parent company of fashion brands such as Zara and Massimo Dutti, has partnered with the freight group
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri's Inaugral Fleet Credit Program Is Now Open
(Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri) BCM is providing a sustainable, cost savings opportunity to local fleets to fuel up with biodiesel -- The Biodiesel Coalition of Missouri (BCM) is opening a cost-share opportunity for county and municipal fleets – the Biodiesel Fleet Credit Program.
October 12, 2023 Read Full Article
New Partnership Brings Biodiesel to Husker Athletics and All of Nebraska
(Nebraska Soybean Board) The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) has teamed up with Husker Athletics to promote and power the team buses with biodiesel for the ongoing school year and sports season. This innovative sponsorship officially launched as the college sports season kicked off this fall
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Promotes HBIIP And E15 Compatibility At 2023 Fuel Market Trade Shows
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol is rounding out its 2023 petroleum marketer trade show season at the National Association of Convenience Stores show, Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is the world's largest annual gathering of
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
A New Era for Certified SAF Takes off
(Evident/SAF Magazine) A new, international global standard for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has been developed by Evident, a world leader in energy attribute certificates (EACs). An agreement announced Sept. 21 sees World Energy, the first commercial-scale producer of sustainable aviation fuel,
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Will Be on Full Display at Iowa Speedway
by Riley Smith (KXEL) Yesterday (October 3, 2023)’s announcement from NASCAR is obviously huge news for the state as far as entertainment and recreation is concerned. The race will be a huge boon for the local economies, as it could
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Austrian Airlines Forced to Admit 100% SAF Flights Were False Advertisement
by Rytis Beresnevicius (Aerotime Hub) Austrian Airlines was found guilty of misleading travelers in an advertising campaign that suggested its flights used 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A court ruled that the carrier post a corrective statement on its website and social
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
LTA Staff Meet Salvadoran Governmental Representatives, Discuss MOU To Evaluate Possible Blending Program
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council’s (USGC’s) Latin America (LTA) Regional Ethanol Consultants Freddy Villao and Juan Sebastian Diaz traveled to El Salvador this month to meet ministerial level government officials, including Vice President Felix Ulloa. The purpose of the
October 03, 2023 Read Full Article
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