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Back TO HOMEOPINION: Infrastructure that Makes a Difference
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association) ... At the same time—flying under the radar—has been the latest round of grants approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under its Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program, also known as HBIIP. This is an
April 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Fitting Renewable Fuels into Your Fleet’s Sustainability Strategy
by Cambell Jones (ACT News) ... With growing pressure for fleets to slash emissions and deploy zero-emission vehicles, can renewable fuels still fit into an organization’s sustainability strategy? ... Even with these factors aligning, deploying zero-emission vehicles is a long and complicated
April 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Educating Consumers On Biofuels- A Lower Carbon Gasoline
(Urban Air Initiative) The Urban Air Initiative recently teamed up with local high school students to educate consumers on the many benefits of biofuels- including the fact that it’s a lower carbon fuel. UAI and a local chapter of the FFA Organization spent time
March 31, 2021 Read Full Article
CHS Grows Access to High Ethanol Blend Fuels
(CHS) High ethanol blend E15 gasoline is available at about 50 Cenex locations and that number is expected to grow. -- In early 2021, CHS announced it had taken steps to make E15 fuels more accessible to the company’s Cenex® branded
March 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Fueling the New Year
(C Store Decisions) From electric vehicle chargers (EVC) to biodiesel and ethanol blends, convenience retailers are working to provide customers with the fuel and fuel alternative options they need, while looking forward to increased demand as vaccines roll out. Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s
March 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Council Accepting A-Team Applications DEADLINE April 30, 2021
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Advisory Team (A-Team) applications are now available for the 2021- 2023 term. The deadline to apply is April 30. Council members who serve on A-Teams provide Council staff and its Board of Directors insight and guidance
March 29, 2021 Read Full Article
USGC Helps Ensure Ethanol Has Environmental Role in Fuel Recovery
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As fuel demand begins its recovery around the world, the U.S. Grains Council is taking steps to ensure ethanol will continue to expand as a part of policy solutions that address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
March 23, 2021 Read Full Article
INSIGHT: Global Policy Drives Approaching Biofuels Tipping Point
by Tom Brown (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) As governments continue to count the cost of the pandemic, both in terms of the price of keeping economies afloat and the wreck lockdowns and have made of certain industries, many lawmakers have settled
March 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Filling Station in Turin Becomes Northwest Italy’s First to Offer Biogas
(IVECO/NGV Journal) The collaboration between IVECO, ENGIE, and VULCANGAS has reached an important milestone, just a year after the opening of a natural gas station on Strada delle Cascinette, in Turin: it has become now the first filling station in Northwest
March 17, 2021 Read Full Article
A Large PR Firm Pledged to Fight Climate Change. Then It Took Millions from a Notorious Fossil Fuel Trade Group.
by Zahra Hirji and Kendall Taggart (BuzzFeed News) Edelman, a PR firm that’s pledged to “work with an environmental conscience,” was paid $4 million to promote one of the most extreme fossil fuel trade groups in the country, new tax
March 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Illinois Soybean Assn. Biodiesel Campaign Continues to Evolve, Reach New Audiences
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Illinois Soybean Association is welcoming a new era of biodiesel work in Illinois and recently rebranded its biodiesel program, rolling out new logos for both ISA Biodiesel and the B20 Club. The brand redesign
March 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Presents Sapp Bros. with 2021 Biodiesel Marketing Award
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship/Biobased Diesel Daily) On March 2, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2021 Secretary’s Biodiesel Marketing Award to Sapp Bros. Inc. CEO Andrew Richard and Eric Ziph, vice president of supply and distribution,
March 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Gas Networks Ireland launches €2.9m CNG Vehicle Grant Scheme
(Bioenergy Insight) Gas Networks Ireland (GNI) has launched a €2.9 million compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle grant scheme to support hauliers in opting for cleaner fuel. The scheme will support the purchase of up to 400 gas-powered trucks, buses, and
March 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Kerry County Council, the First Irish Local Authority to Trial a Biogas Truck
(Gas Networks Ireland/NGV Journal) Kerry County Council became the first local authority in Ireland to trial a heavy goods vehicle powered by biomethane. The truck was delivered by Scania dealers, T. Nolan and Sons in Castleisland, and fueled using carbon neutral
March 05, 2021 Read Full Article
A Driver's Guide to Today's Fuel Choices - Short Video
(American Lung Association) The American Lung Association's short video explains ethanol blend and biodiesel options available at US retail gas stations. WATCH VIDEO
March 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Praj Industries, Repos Energy Plan to Tie up for Bio-Mobility
(Economic Times Energy World) Bio-based technologies and engineering company Praj Industries and Repos Energy plan to join hands for bio-mobility and launch mobile biofuel selling units. Bio-based technologies and engineering company Praj Industries and Repos Energy plan to join hands for bio-mobility and launch mobile biofuel
March 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Project Carbon Freedom Seeks to Advance Equitable, Common-Sense Clean Energy Policy
(Project Carbon Freedom/Biobased Diesel Daily) A cross-industry climate initiative by the U.S. liquid energy and agricultural sectors aims to affordably and equitably decarbonize 5 million homes across the Northeast by transitioning to renewable liquid heating fuel in alignment with state carbon-reduction
March 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Delta and Deloitte Commit to Reducing Carbon Emissions via Sustainable Fuel Agreement
(Delta Airlines) The agreement is part of the airline’s longstanding commitment to work with customers to reach collective goals for the greater good of our planet -- Agreement represents carbon dioxide emissions reduction of approximately 1,000 metric tons and supports
March 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Cargill and Maersk Tankers Combine Volumes and Market Expertise to Launch New Bunker Procurement Service
(Cargill) Strategic partnership to enable more competitive and transparent pricing and improved customer service -- Cargill and Maersk Tankers are embarking on a strategic partnership to combine their bunker volumes, offering a new bunker procurement service to tramp shipping companies and
February 24, 2021 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Engine Technologies Selected as Finalist for 2021 SXSW Pitchâ
(ClearFlame Engine Technologies) ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup dedicated to the development of clean engine technology for the heavy-duty truck, off-highway and industrial markets, was selected as a finalist in the Smart Cities, Transportations & Logistics category for the 11th annual SXSW
February 17, 2021 Read Full Article
IRFA: Biofuels Continue to Have Positive Impact on Iowa’s Economy
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new study released today finds biofuels continue to have a significant positive impact on Iowa’s economy, but recent market challenges reduced the job and household income impacts of ethanol and biodiesel production in
February 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Forward Coalition Launched to Advance US Hydrogen Development
by Joanna Sampson (H2 View) A combination of 11 proven heavyweights and progressive innovators in energy have joined forces to form a new coalition focused on advancing hydrogen development in the US. Hydrogen Forward, comprising Air Liquide, Anglo American, Bloom Energy, CF
February 03, 2021 Read Full Article
Cleaner Driving with Cleaner Fuel Economic & Environmental Benefits of Ethanol Blends
(Metropolitan Energy Center) Poor air quality is a problem for tens of millions of Americans. And we can’t address dirty air – and the health risks that come with it - until we make transportation cleaner. One approach is already
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
KLM Renames Corporate Biofuel Program to Highlight Sustainability Aspect
(KLM/Biobased Diesel Daily) KLM has renamed its Corporate BioFuel Programme the KLM Corporate SAF Programme. SAF stands for sustainable aviation fuel. KLM has opted for this new name to make it clear that the fuel it buys is manufactured sustainably, using
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Action Plan Poised to Save Liquid Home Heating Fuel Industry in New Low-Carbon Reality
(National Energy & Fuels Institute/Biobased Diesel Daily) As American companies are quickly moving to prepare plans to meet deadlines set by the new Biden administration on carbon emissions, the National Energy & Fuels Institute has an action plan ready. In September
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Outlines Year ahead for LNG Shipping in 2021 & the Fundamental Binary Decarbonisation Choice Facing Owners
(Fathom World/SEA-LNG) Peter Keller, Chairman of SEA-LNG, the multi-sector industry coalition advocating for LNG as a marine fuel throughout the entire value chain, has outlined the fundamental binary choice facing newbuilds in 2021, as decarbonisation forces a choice between using LNG
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Total Becomes the Leading Distributor of E85 in France with 750 Service Stations within Its Network
(Total) In order to meet the growing demand for E85, a mostly renewable fuel benefiting from an attractive price and producing fewer greenhouse gas emissions, Total has stepped up the deployment of E85 superethanol within its service stations to become today the
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Ad Campaign Turns up the Volume on Biodiesel: Better, Cleaner, Now!
(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) Striving for greater consumer awareness, the NBB is trying to reach an audience unfamiliar with agriculture and the biodiesel and renewable diesel industry with targeted advertising in the mid-Atlantic, Washington D.C., and California regions. ... “The ad campaign
February 02, 2021 Read Full Article
New RFA Staffer in DC, 10 Years of Ethanol Safety, and Crappie Masters 2021
(Ethanol Report 1-28-21/Energy.AgWired.com) In this edition of the Ethanol Report , we hear from three Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) staff members about the organization's efforts in advocacy, safety, and education. Troy Bredenkamp is RFA's brand new Senior Vice President for Government
January 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Biofuels Pivot under Biden
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Ethanol advocates are pushing for the new Biden administration to boost the portion of each gallon of gasoline that comes from corn. ... WHAT WILL BIDEN DO ABOUT BIOFUELS?President Joe Biden's plan to build out electric
January 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Developing Hype-Cycle Resilience to Accelerate Advanced Biofuel Technology
by Ross Mazur (Sustainable Fuels Consulting LLC/Biofuels Digest) Hype, the ephemeral group discourse surrounding topics and ideas, is becoming more pervasive in our increasingly digital world. Although hype cycles, the temporal trends in societal perception of a specific technology or
January 27, 2021 Read Full Article
Crappie Masters-RFA-NCGA Partnership Highlights Benefits of E10 in Marine Engines
(Renewable Fuels Association) Combating the myths that exist about the use of gasoline blended with 10-percent ethanol has been the primary goal of the partnership between Crappie Masters, the Renewable Fuels Association and the National Corn Growers Association. The Crappie Masters
January 25, 2021 Read Full Article
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Industry on the "RISE" in 2021
(National Biodiesel Board) NBB experts share how industry continues to "Rise" to any challenge -- The biodiesel and renewable diesel industry is on the “RISE”. This week the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) hosted more than 550 biodiesel and renewable diesel producers,
January 22, 2021 Read Full Article
USDA’s Support for Rural Growth: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Rural Business-Cooperative Service
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Mark Brodziski, Deputy Administrator at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, shared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC 2020 about how the USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service offers programs to support rural business growth across markets in
January 21, 2021 Read Full Article
Truly Renewable Energy: The Importance of Organics Recycling in a Decarbonized Future
by Shawn Kreloff (Bioenergy Devco/Biofuels Digest) ... But what if we could replace a significant amount of these fossil fuels with renewable natural gas (RNG) or Green Hydrogen created solely from advanced processing of organic residuals – byproducts that would
January 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Selwood Pumps Can Be Fueled by Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil in UK Rental First
(Selwood) ... The company has completed extensive testing of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in its fleet of market-leading pumps. All Selwood pumps which have a Stage 3B engine – including the Eco range of units – S160Eco, D150Eco and HP35Eco – can
January 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Gevo Announces Net-Zero Project Concept
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (“Gevo”) (NASDAQ: GEVO), announces the concept of Net-Zero Projects for the production of energy dense liquid hydrocarbons using renewable energy and Gevo’s proprietary technology. The concept of a Net-Zero Project is to convert renewable energy (photosynthetic, wind, renewable
January 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Sigma Xi Awards Recognize Achievement in Science or Engineering Research and Communication. DEADLINE: January 31, 2021
The Scientific Research Honor Society (Sigma Xi) is accepting nominations until January 31, 2021, for awards that recognize achievements in science or engineering research and communication. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards: Gold Key Award The Gold Key Award is the highest
January 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Iberdrola to Supply Green Hydrogen for Buses in Barcelona in 2021
(Electric Energy Online) TMB has selected the company to build a hydrogen plant on the Zona Franca industrial area, the first public facility of its kind in the country, and to operate it for the next ten years; The company
January 08, 2021 Read Full Article
USGC Promotes Ethanol’s Air Quality, Human Health Benefits
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 push air quality and climate issues to center stage, the U.S. Grains Council is continuing its work to demonstrate the environmental benefits of ethanol to global stakeholders. Five years after the
January 05, 2021 Read Full Article
3 Top Secret Words That Will Change Your Life: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to The Science of Yes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As Part 3 of our “Science of Yes” this week, The Digest shared this short but sweet slide guide making it a quick read for you today on New Year’s Eve so you can get
December 31, 2020 Read Full Article
Accelerating Demand: A Roadmap for Sparking New Demand for Ethanol
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol is ready to execute on Accelerate, a roadmap for sparking new demand for ethanol. The plan is built around implementing new clean fuel policies, protecting what
December 30, 2020 Read Full Article
The Science of Yes – Part 2: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Grey Heron
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Yesterday we shared with you Part 1 of a recent DigestConnect webinar on “The Science of Yes” where we talked about how we persuade customers, partners, investors, reviewers, employers to join us in industrial biotechnology
December 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Indiana Soybean Alliance and American Lung Association Launch B20 Club of Indiana
(Indiana Soybean Alliance) Four diesel fleets in Indiana were recently inducted as inaugural members of the newly-formed B20 Club of Indiana, a collaboration between the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the American Lung Association© that showcases exceptional green fleets with experience using
December 29, 2020 Read Full Article
The Science of Yes – Part 1: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Amyris
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We recently held a DigestConnect webinar on “The Science of Yes” and talked about how we persuade customers, partners, investors, reviewers, employers to join us in industrial biotechnology through messaging and positioning. We were joined
December 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Atlas Air Boeing 747 Operates Transatlantic Flight on Sustainable Fuel
by Jay Singh (Simple Flying) An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F flew a transatlantic mission on Monday using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test flight flew from Spain to Mexico, and Atlas Air ran the operation as it tests and examines
December 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association Released Its 2020 Annual Report
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The report outlined the steps we and our producer members took to keep Minnesota's ethanol industry moving in the right direction through the Covid-19 pandemic. Specifically, the report details our efforts in advocacy, communications and fuel supply
December 23, 2020 Read Full Article
MOL and euglena Co. Conduct Sea Trial of MOL Group Tugboat Using euglena Biodiesel Fuel for the First time in Port of Nagoya
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) and euglena Co., Ltd. (Euglena; President: Mitsuru Izumo; Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo) today announced a successful sea trial in the Port of Nagoya of the MOL Group-operated
December 15, 2020 Read Full Article
California Ethanol + Power Finalizes Exclusive Purchase & Marketing Agreement With CHS for Imperial County Project
(California Ethanol + Power) Minnesota Firm to Market and Sell 68 Million Gallons Annually of Essential EthanolTM to Be Produced at Sugar Valley Energy Campus near Brawley, CA -- California Ethanol + Power announced today an exclusive 15-year contract was
December 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Take a Look at an Exciting Christmas Calendar that Describes 31 Swedish Projects that Can All Contribute to Accelerating Climate Action
(SEKAB) Click on the flaps and be inspired by what it’s possible to do for our climate --... Sekab is one of the Swedish companies and partners of the Swedish 2030 Secretariat 2030-sekretariatet that have contributed to the compilation of 31 climate-smart proposals
December 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Emirates Welcomes Its First of Three A380s to Be Delivered in December
(Emirates Airline) Delivery flight partially powered by sustainable aviation fuel -- Emirates has welcomed MSN A6-EVL, its 116th A380 as the first of three A380s to join its fleet in 2020. The aircraft arrived in Dubai in the early hours of Saturday morning,
December 08, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: Changing the Retail Landscape for Higher Blends
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Fuel retailers are beginning to implement a wide range of infrastructure projects across the country. This comes as USDA’s new Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program is being fully implemented, something farmers and the
December 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Security of Scale
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As one of America’s largest biorefiners moves forward with two more installations of Fluid Quip Technologies’ 50% protein technology, critical production redundancy is in hand. Products with even higher protein levels are already in
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
ATM-Style Machines Used to Dispense Bioethanol in Kenya
(Biofuels International) Vending machines are being used to dispense liquid bioethanol to customers across Nairobi in Kenya. Designed and built by KOKO Networks, these machines are being installed inside local shops to provide fuel in small quantities for daily cooking. These
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Santa’s Sleigh, Lufthansa Cargo Delivers Packages, Cargo, Now with Biofuel
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker start first CO2-neutral freight flight -- First, today’s news that over the weekend, a cargo flight took off for the first time in commercial aviation, whose fuel requirements will be
December 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Liquid Forest™ – Södra’s Sustainable Biosolutions
(Södra) Swedish forest industry group Södra has launched Liquid Forest™, a pioneering range of bioproducts: biomethanol, tall oil and turpentine. The Liquid Forest™ brand is a concept that offers the market and customers an opportunity to choose climate-smart products derived from
November 27, 2020 Read Full Article
New Jersey: Study Shows Biomethane Refuse Trucks Outdo EV Equivalents
(NGV America/NGV Journal) NGVAmerica released another study at its Annual Industry Summit presenting a compelling case for why communities should continue to invest in new near-zero natural gas technology. Using New Jersey as a case study, NGVAmerica analyzed the costs and
November 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Big River Resources Uses Extra Acreage at the West Burlington Facility for a Butterfly Habitat
by John Gaines (The Hawk Eye) There is more fuel than just ethanol fuel being made at Big River Resources in West Burlington. In 2018, the company began a project to create acreage by the facility at 15210 103rd St. into a
November 23, 2020 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Launches ACT with CMA CGM+, a Full Range of Value-Added Services Enabling Its Customers to Reduce Their Environmental Impact
(CMA CGM Group) ACT with CMA CGM+ comprises four services, enabling its customers to analyze, reduce and offset the environmental footprint of goods’ transport. The complete range is available throughout all the Group’s shipping subsidiaries and in all the markets
November 18, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Board Announces New East-Coast Policy Staff Position: Energy Industry Veteran Steve Dodge to Bring Renewed Focus to Heating Oil, Northeast Industry Growth
(National Biodiesel Board) The National Biodiesel Board welcomed Steve Dodge as the organization's new Director of State Regulatory Affairs today. Dodge is a longtime energy industry veteran who will focus primarily on advancing state and regional policy efforts for biodiesel, renewable diesel,
November 16, 2020 Read Full Article
CountryMark, Ceres Solutions and USDA Bring E15 to Rensselaer
(95.3 MNC) Jasper County, Indiana will soon have its first E15 fueling station thanks to efforts from two farmer-owned cooperatives and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ... Ceres Solutions owns the CountryMark-branded station on North McKinley Avenue in Rensselaer, Indiana,
November 16, 2020 Read Full Article
One Minute Video: The Use of Biofuels--Purchase Consciously
by Hannah DelSordo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Created for Dickinson College's Eco-Reps fall mission of People, Planet, Prosperity, this lively video helps people learn more about biofuels in order to consciously purchase vehicles that can reduce their carbon footprint. WATCH VIDEO *Hannah
November 16, 2020 Read Full Article
D.C. Department of Public Works Receives Matching Funds for Biodiesel Vehicle Branding
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) As part of the National Biodiesel Board’s (NBB) annual Vehicle Branding Program, the D.C. Department of Public Works (DPW) was one of eight fleets nationally to receive matching funds to share its biodiesel success
November 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany, aireg, Welcomes reisetopia as a New Member
(aireg) aireg and its members are happy to welcome reisetopia as a new member. The biggest German website for luxury travel has been advocating a stronger focus on sustainability in the travel industry for a long time. As of now,
November 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Veteran Biofuels Editor Ron Kotrba Leaves Biodiesel Magazine, Launches Biobased Diesel Daily
(Biobased Diesel Daily) Award-winning editor rolls out new publication to better serve the world's fast-growing biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries -- Longtime biodiesel writer and editor Ron Kotrba, the former editor in chief of Biodiesel Magazine, is pleased
November 06, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: Top Rated Gas Station Chains Also Top for Fuel Choice
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new list of the Top 10 gas station brands in the United States reflects something more that clean bathrooms and tasty pizza—it also reflects real fuel options for American drivers. Of USA Today’s Top
November 05, 2020 Read Full Article
Movements at Ginkgo BioWorks, Pacific Ethanol, Lygos, LanzaTech Show Where the Bioeconomy Is Heading
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) So many re-naming and brand extension efforts are underway this week, let’s look at those to see what’s working, what’s popular, when it comes to building trusted brands. ... The Re-Branding: Pacific Ethanol This past week we
November 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Exxon's Climate Fix Is Algae. Experts Say It Won't Work
by Benjamin Storrow (E&E News) ... "Algae. A renewable source of energy. ExxonMobil is researching it. To revolutionize biofuels. For more energy. And fewer emissions." Biofuels represent one of Exxon Mobil's primary answers to climate change. In television ads and presentations
November 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Bioeconomy South Africa Portal Launched
(Republic of South Africa) Businesses and individuals involved in bio-innovation are invited to register on the Bioeconomy SA Portal, a web-based platform that collects information from different sources and integrates it into a single, uniform and secure user interface. The portal, an
October 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Nominations Open for the 50 Hottest Companies in Low-Carbon Fuels and Renewable Chemicals 2021
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of nominations for the 50 Hottest Companies in Low-carbon Fuels and Renewable Chemicals for 2021. Nominate companies here. Voting Rules Voting will be open to all registered subscribers of The Digest
October 28, 2020 Read Full Article
U.S. Gain: Some Observations on Fleets’ Polyfuel Future
by Stephanie Lowney (NGT News/U.S. Gain) Given the emergence in sustainability goals built around transportation-related emission reductions, leading fleets across market sectors are evaluating what fuel or combination of fuels work best for their applications. The good news is that
October 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Sorghum Producers Call for Ethanol Support
(RFD TV) Sorghum producers take to the field to highlight biofuel's roll in rebuilding the ag economy. Kansas farmer Rocky Ormiston planted the message "#SupportEthanol" using the latest in precision agricultural tools and a mix of red and white/yellow sorghum
October 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Reducing Carbon Emissions in Agriculture: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Commodity Plus Carbon
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Digital this summer, there was lots of talk about carbon. In this slide guide, GIC takes us on a learning journey about commodity plus carbon and how it monetizes carbon. What is CPC?
October 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Shell Takes off with New SAF Deal alongside Red Rock
(Biofuels International) Red Rock and Shell have entered into a cellulosic fuel purchase and sale agreement. The agreement will see Shell purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and cellulosic renewable diesel fuel from Red Rock’s new biorefinery in Lakeview, Oregon. Shell will
October 16, 2020 Read Full Article
EPS Collaborates with Goodfuels for Marine Biofuel Bunker Trial
(Eastern Pacific Shipping) The planned biofuel testing reinforces EPS’ commitment to using alternative marine fuels to lower emissions -- Singaporean-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS), has appointed GoodFuels to supply biofuel bunkers for its 2010-built 47,377 deadweight tonne MR tanker M/T Pacific Beryl.
October 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Kum & Go Helps Promote E15 Fuel in New 'Look for the Blue Hose' Campaign
(Convenience Store News) Kum & Go LC is once again upping its commitment to promoting E15 by partaking in the new "Look for the Blue Hose" campaign. In collaboration with Colorado Corn, the American Lung Association and Kum & Go, the "Look for the Blue
October 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Enoc Link Launches Biodiesel for Commercial Fleets
(Enoc Link/Tradearabia News Service) Enoc Link, the digital mobile fuel delivery service for businesses in the UAE, has announced the launch of bio-diesel fuel for commercial fleets; offering them easy and convenient access to Biodiesel B5, B20 and B100. The recent
October 12, 2020 Read Full Article
River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
(Sustainable Brands/Illinois Soybean Association) For Hornblower, the integration of biodiesel into its latest boats was a natural evolution of its environmental stewardship. The company has led the charge in the industry, in terms of reducing its fleet’s impacts on the
October 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Again Fuels Crappie Masters National Champion
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association) When interviewed by Brian Sowers, the voice of Crappie Masters, Cagle was quick to comment on the dependability of the E10 fuel and said it’s all he’s ever used in the 1200 hours he’s run
September 30, 2020 Read Full Article
USGC Brings U.S. Ethanol Suppliers Together with International Buyers at Virtual Ethanol Buyers Conference
(U.S. Grains Council) To bring ethanol buyers from around the globe together with U.S. suppliers in a time when business continues but crossing borders poses many challenges, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) co-sponsored
September 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Heating Oil Industry Launches Plan to Shift to 100% Renewable Fuels by 2050
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “Biofuels proven as most affordable, immediate path to net-zero carbon,” says NEFI. -- In Washington, representatives from the National Energy & Fuels Institute (NEFI) and global management consulting firm Kearney announced a plan for the heating oil
September 25, 2020 Read Full Article
European Renewable Ethanol Industry Launches New Resource for Consumer Information on E10 Fuel
(ePURE) E10info.eu answers common questions about production, use and availability of ethanol petrol blend that helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions -- E10info.eu, a new online resource for consumer information about the widely available E10 fuel blend, launched today (September 17, 2020)
September 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel-Powered Vehicles Wrap and Roll
(National Biodiesel Board) "Better, Cleaner, Now" message delivered from coast to coast -- Newly branded vehicles highlighting biodiesel’s sustainability and emissions reduction benefits are rolling along city streets and interstate highways from the nation’s capital, to Texas oil country, up
September 22, 2020 Read Full Article
New Green Fuel Product for Off-Road Market in the UK
(Renewable Energy Magazine) FuelBox and Green Biofuels have launched a new renewable, fossil-free, low emission fuel product for off-road vehicles which has already been taken up by Speedy Hire, the UK’s leading tools and equipment leasing company. Speedy has chosen the
September 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuture Platform Joins Clean Energy Ministerial to Create Powerful Change Agent and Ambitious Engine for the Global Bioeconomy --- September 16, 2020 --- ONLINE
by Gerard J. Ostheimer (Global Biofuture Solutions) On Wednesday September 16th the Biofuture Platform will become an initiative of the Clean Energy Ministerial. The 1-hour launch event is available to the public online and will be co-hosted by Brazilian Minister of Mines, Minerals, and Energy Bento Albuquerque and
September 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: Better, Cleaner, Now Is Booming Across Airwaves
(National Biodiesel Board) NBB launches new digital advertising campaign to raise biodiesel and renewable diesel awareness -- The National Biodiesel Board’s latest national advertising campaign hit airwaves in September with biodiesel and renewable diesel education aimed at key decision makers on
September 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Expanding Access to Higher Blends through Pump Infrastructure
(National Corn Growers Association) Building out the infrastructure needed for future mid-level blends of ethanol continues to be a priority of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). Over the past three-years, NCGA and state partners have worked with Wayne Fueling Systems to produce
September 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Gadkari Asks Automakers to Build Flex-Engines to Promote Alternative Fuel
(Business Standard) Alternative fuel like ethanol, methanol, bio diesel, electric and bio CNG besides LNG were the fuel for future and should be promoted, he said and added a roadmap was being readied for fuel policy -- Promising all support to
September 08, 2020 Read Full Article
CBBD Establishes a Cooperation with HCH to Offer an International Platform to Its Best Practices.
(Circular Biobased Delta) Maybe known, CBBD is a partnership of three Dutch provinces, companies and knowledge institutions within the southwestern Delta region. It aims to stimulate the use of more biobased/renewable raw materials in the transition to a sustainable, circular, biobased
September 08, 2020 Read Full Article
ESG Investing and the Bioeconomy – Part 2: Understanding ESG Investing Frameworks, Reporting, Stakeholders
by Cynthia Thyfault and Gerard J. Ostheimer (Global Biofuture Solutions/Biofuels Digest) ESG reporting seeks to create a standard way for a range of investors to understand a company’s (or a fund’s or an asset’s) financial and non-financial impacts, as well as the
September 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Innovations that Could Shape and Transform 2020-2030
(World Business Council for Sustainable Development) The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has released an issue brief outlining the business model shifts, emerging technologies and social innovations that could shape the next decade. This issue brief is part of
September 07, 2020 Read Full Article
USGC Examines Opportunities for Ethanol Expansion in Asia
(Feed & Grain News) Boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea is related to jump in U.S. ethanol imports to the country -- A boom in demand for hand sanitizer in South Korea since the outbreak of COVID-19 is
September 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Shell & Air Liquide Facilitate Access of Trucks to Biomethane Refueling
(Air Liquide/NGV Journal) Air Liquide and Shell have signed an agreement giving heavy-duty trucks with the Shell card access to Air Liquide’s network of multi-energy stations in France. This means they will be able to refuel in particular with biomethane. Thanks to
September 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Basketball-Dedicated Bus Travels the U.S. on Renewable Natural Gas
(American Natural Gas/NGV Journal) August kicked off the Hoop Bus Coast to Coast campaign. The bus traveling across the country from Venice, California to Venice, Florida and up next Washington, DC! Stopping in several cities and communities along their journey
September 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Uncertainty for Back to School Abounds, but School Buses Are Ready
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Today's diesel school bus engines are significantly cleaner than engines built in 1988. In use since 2010, new-generation advanced technology diesel engines are equipped with the most advanced emissions control technology available: diesel particulate filters and selective
September 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Cummins-Powered 1949 Ford Truck Is Now the Fastest Diesel Vehicle Up Pikes Peak
by Caleb Jacobs (The Drive) Ole Smokey F1 conquered the course's 156 turns with precision and, oh yeah, tons of power. -- ... (Scott) Birdsall drove the 6.7-liter Cummins-powered Ford to a final time of 11:24.065, according to the PPIHC's official
August 31, 2020 Read Full Article
RNG’s Growing Role in Decarbonization Strategies
by Sam Lehr, David Cox and Mike Alaimo (RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) Renewable natural gas (RNG) has become an increasingly important part America's push toward clean energy sources and technology. -- ... Renewable natural gas (RNG) has become an increasingly important part
August 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuels Digest Published Library of Recorded Presentations on Multitude of Bioeconomy Topics
(Biofuels Digest) Recorded presentations for your on-demand review and enjoyment. Just Pick and Click! On BioChannelTV RENEWABLE DIESEL & DME Saola Energy - Adam Belyamani Axens- David Schwalje Oberon - Rebecca Boudreaux Honeywell UOP-Dan Szeezil NextChem-Valerio Coppini Velocys - Jeff McDaniel ENGINE TECH What if everything with a
August 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Renewable Transport Fuel Association: Green Fuel Firms Launch New Trade Body
(Business Green) RTFA aims to drive uptake of low-carbon fuels such as bioethanol, biomethane, biodiesel and biopropene -- Twelve companies have joined together to form the Renewable Transport Fuel Association (RTFA), a new trade body launched this week for producers and suppliers
August 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Innovative CO2 Recycling for Liquid Detergent and Cleaning Products
(Mibelle Group) The Mibelle Group uses novel technology to obtain alcohol from CO2. -- The Mibelle Group has recently started to use alcohol (ethanol) obtained directly from exhaust gases, which would otherwise pollute the environment and damage the climate, in its
August 24, 2020 Read Full Article
Lowering Carbon Emissions Using Sustainable Diesel Alternative
(Farmers Guide/Farm Ads) Fuel & Lubricant distributor, New Era Fuels Ltd., has teamed up with Green Biofuels to provide Green D+ (an enhanced form of HVO – hydrotreated vegetable oil), a low emission fossil-free diesel alternative, so that New Era’s
August 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste and Air bp to Offer Increased Volume of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Europe
(Neste) Air bp and Neste agree to offer a five-fold increase in volume of sustainable aviation fuel. Deliveries due to start in the coming weeks. -- Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from
August 20, 2020 Read Full Article
What is the Buzz of BIO Contest? DEADLINE August 26, 2020
(Biotechnology Innovation Organization) The Buzz of BIO contest provides an excellent opportunity for companies looking to make the connections needed to take their product to the next phase. Five companies will be nominated in each of the three categories: Food
August 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Coalition Releases New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Guide as Industry Moves to Accelerate Use of Lower-Carbon Alternative
(Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel) The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF Coalition) today released a new informational guide detailing how industry leaders can incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their operations and accelerate the adoption of
August 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Terravesta Launches New Video Touting Miscanthus as Biofuel Feedstock
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In the United Kingdom, Terravesta launched a new animation video to spread the word about building a bio-based future with Terravesta Performance Hybrids, and miscanthus grown from seed rather than the usual rhizomes, allowing it to
August 17, 2020 Read Full Article
JetBlue Is the First U.S. Airline to Commit to and Achieve Carbon Neutrality for All Domestic Flying
(JetBlue) -- Preparing for a New Climate Reality, JetBlue Begins Offsetting Emissions for All Domestic Flights and Investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Significantly Reducing its Contribution to the Climate Crisis; -- Recognizing the Critical Role Renewable Fuel Options Will Play
August 14, 2020 Read Full Article
August 10 Is International Biodiesel Day
(News.am) International Biodiesel Day is marked every year on August 10. The unofficial day of this environmentally friendly fuel was established to commemorate its first use, when on August 10, 1893, an engine powered by peanut oil-based fuel was switched on. International Biodiesel
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Tomorrow Arriving Today: 5 Technology Platforms to Watch for the 2020s that Are Materially Advancing Now, Despite COVID-19
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... New research shows sustainability has moved from a fringe preference into a core imperative across American life. According to a new survey from clean manufacturing leader Genomatica, 56% of Americans want brands and government to prioritize
August 11, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA Promoting Ethanol at 80th Sturgis Rally
(AgNewsWire) The 80th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally gets underway in South Dakota this weekend, and the Renewable Fuels Association will be setting up once again at the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground to spread the good news about ethanol and motorcycles. “We know things will look a
August 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Endesa Will Open Four Renewable and Natural Gas Stations in France
(NGV Journal/Endesa) Endesa continues to develop its natural gas refueling network in France with four new stations offering CNG and bio-CNG in Dax, Marolles-sur-Seine, Melun and Saint-Denis. The facilities are expected to open in the next 12 months. Endesa’s goal
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Are You Aware of a Game-Changing Fuel?
by Steve Klein (CStore Decisions) Biodiesel and renewable diesel have likely been on your fleet customers’ minds for a few years now — their usage is certainly on the rise. Perhaps you’ve even started offering the fuels in some form. But
August 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Greenwashing: Court Ruled against Airline KLM
(Stay Grounded) Claims for high use of biofuels debunked as misleading // More rulings could follow on the aviation industry’s greenwashing -- KLM just recently lost the case against Eric Stam, revealing the practice of the Dutch Airline of greenwashing their
August 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Ingredient Provider Hosts Competitive Grant Program for Future Ethanol Advocates
by Jackie Pohlman (Renewable Fuels Association) When a group of dynamic individuals come together to make a difference, there’s no limit on the impact that they can make. This was the case when CTE Global’s employees came together with a single
August 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Nebraska Lawmakers to Explore Ethanol Policies Ahead of Next Legislative Session
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The state of Nebraska is set to conduct a study of the state's ethanol industry, after producers in the state and across the country have faced several challenging years. Sen. Joni Albrecht, Thurston, introduced a resolution
August 03, 2020 Read Full Article
The Secret's Out: You've Used Biodiesel
(Renewable Energy Group) ... They’ll ask how many in the crowd have a diesel fleet. Depending on the audience, maybe half will raise their hands. Then they’ll ask how many have used biodiesel to fuel their fleets. Most of the hands
July 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Airbus Starts Hamburg Deliveries with Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Airbus) Airbus is expanding its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) operations, now including aircraft deliveries from its site in Hamburg, Germany. Air Transat took delivery of two brand new A321LR on lease from AerCap. Both used a 10 per cent sustainable aviation
July 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Hunt & Sons Begins Selling Clean Diesel in Sacramento Area
by Mark Anderson (Sacramento Business Journal) Sacramento fuel distributor Hunt & Sons Inc. has begun selling domestically produced clean biodiesel at some locations in Northern California. The REG Ultra Clean diesel is made by Ames, Iowa-based Renewable Energy Group Inc. and is
July 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Webinar: 95 RON Octane Perspective -- Starting the Conversation about a 95 RON Octane Standard
(Urban Air Initiative) This is a conversation related to ethanol and octane. The Urban Air Initiative presents its perspective on a 95 RON Octane Standard and the value it can bring to the corn ethanol industry. Urban Air President Dave
July 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Funds Available to Fuel Retailers to Offer Higher Blends of Ethanol
by Eric Pfeiffer (Hoosier Ag Today) ... Indiana Corn Marketing Council is trying to help with ethanol demand by talking to fuel retailers about adding Unleaded 88 or E85 to their offerings. Helena Jette, director of biofuels for ICMC, says they offer
July 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Applications Being Accepted for Ethanol Blender Pumps
by Dave Strang (KNEB) The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (NDEE) is taking applications for a new grant program designed to encourage the installation of ethanol blender pumps across Nebraska. Expanding motorists’ access to higher blends of ethanol will increase usage
July 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste Opens 4 New Renewable Diesel Fueling Stations in California
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Neste Corp. has opened four new fueling stations for 100 percent renewable diesel in northern and central California. The fueling stations, located near major commercial freight routes, are open 24/7 and are designed to accommodate commercial
July 24, 2020 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Now Powering Two Los Angeles Facilities with Bloom Energy AlwaysON Microgrids
(Southern California Gas Co./PR Newswire) Fuel cell power will reduce GHG emissions, air pollution and electric costs, and increase reliability -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced it has begun powering two of its largest Los Angeles-area facilities with Bloom Energy (NYSE: BE)
July 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Island-Based Impact Bioenergy Fuels up Car with Food Waste
by Paul Rowley (Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber) ... Last Thursday, the company (Vashon-based Impact Bioenergy, a manufacturer of systems that convert organic food waste into usable energy and fertilizer) managed to fuel a hybrid sedan with fuel derived from food
July 22, 2020 Read Full Article
Masters of the Market: High-Protein Technologies
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) High-protein technologies are transforming the ethanol industry’s feed coproduct stream. Success will require more involvement in markets and closer relationships with end users. For those willing to put the time in, the payback could
July 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Cities Area Transit Goes Green with Biodiesel
(News Dakota/North Dakota Soybean Council) This summer Cities Area Transit (CAT) buses are running on a different fuel than normal. CAT recently switched to fueling their fleet with B20, a blend of 20 percent biodiesel and 80 percent petroleum diesel. Biodiesel
July 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Takeaways: 10 Big Bioeconomy Trendlines at ABLC for Fuels, Chemicals, Materials, Food and Feed
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the Top 10 Trendlines we saw and heard from the 8000+ delegates and viewers at ABLC 2020. 1. The thundering herd. One informed firm that does extensive amounts of technology scouting, due diligence and market price
July 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Chesapeake Utilities, CleanBay Renewables Partner to Produce RNG
by Matthew Mercure (NGT News) Chesapeake Utilities Corp. has entered a new partnership with CleanBay Renewables Inc., an enviro-tech company focused on the production of sustainable renewable natural gas (RNG), that will generate greenhouse gas credits associated with vehicular usage and provide Chesapeake
July 09, 2020 Read Full Article
Promoting a More Sustainable Future through Amazon Air
(About Amazon/Day One) Amazon Air has secured up to six million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplied by Shell Aviation and produced by World Energy. -- Amazon’s commitment to The Climate Pledge means that we are focused—first and foremost—on decarbonizing our
July 09, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Ad Urges Visiting Trump to ‘Tear down That (Blend)’ Wall’
by Mikkel Pates (Ag Week) Ethanol proponents try to make some political hay with President Donald Trump when he visits Rapid City. They ask that he “tear down that wall” of 10% ethanol blends, and allow ethanol to climb to
July 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Missouri Soybean Farmers Offer Matching Funds for Biodiesel Infrastructure Development
(Missouri Soybean Association) Applicants may receive up to 25 percent of the required cash match for federal funding. -- Missouri soybean farmers are investing in the future for soy in Missouri through biodiesel with a new infrastructure grant program. A
July 02, 2020 Read Full Article
New Video Showcases What's Next for Propane Autogas: Renewable Propane
(Propane Education and Research Council) Renewable propane is taking care of fleets with the low-cost, low-carbon impact they need -- In an effort to showcase the zero-emissions outlook of propane autogas, the Propane Education & Research (PERC) council unveiled a new video highlighting
July 02, 2020 Read Full Article
The Benefits of Ethanol
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) In an effort to spread ethanol's clean air message, the Nebraska Ethanol Board put together this video aimed at students across the state. To help illustrate what is in gasoline and how ethanol can help, they included the
June 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Goias State in Brazil Approves “When Filling Your Tank, Choose Ethanol” Policy
by André Luiz Cançado Motta* (Federal University of Goiás for Advanced Biofuels USA) The President of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Goiás, Deputy Lissauer Vieira (PSB, the Brazilian Socialist Party), approved, on June 18, at the Remote Ordinary Session, with 25
June 25, 2020 Read Full Article
Three New Biomethane Plants and BioCNG Fuelling Station “on track”, Says Cadent
(Bioenergy Insight) Three biomethane production plant projects involving Cadent Gas remain on track despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The firm said the projects are on course to start sending low-carbon “gas from trash” into Cadent’s network this
June 23, 2020 Read Full Article
Jan De Nul’s Dredger Becomes the First to Sail 2,000 Hours on 100% Sustainable Marine Biofuel
(Marine Insight) Jan De Nul Group has completed, in close collaboration with MAN Energy Solutions and GoodFuels, 2,000 hours using 100% renewable 2nd generation Biofuel Oil (BFO) on board the Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger Alexander von Humboldt. This major milestone represents
June 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Advantages of Biodiesel Highlighted
(Creamer Media's Engineering News) Women-owned biodiesel distributor EcoDiesel believes that the solution to South Africa’s current need for an alternative energy source that is efficient, recycles waste and takes care of the environment, is biodiesel. “Crude reserves, global price volatility and
June 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Gasum, Orkla and Volvo Trucks Partner on Liquefied Biogas Trial
Gasum, Orkla and Volvo Trucks have joined forces to lower road transport emissions. Orkla, a leading manufacturer and supplier of branded consumer goods, Nordic gas giant Gasum Oy and global truck manufacturer Volvo Trucks will be working with Orkla’s transport
June 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Profitable Growth Through Renewable Solutions: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Everyone wants to dominate the world, right? But Neste wants to do it in a nice way by becoming the global leader in renewable and circular solutions. There are 3 ways they are working on this
June 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Advocates, New York Officials and Business Leaders Address Racial and Environmental Justice issues in the South Bronx
(Energy Vision) New Funding Offered for Clean Truck Technology and Fuels to Reduce Diesel Exhaust’s Impacts on Bronx Air Quality and Respiratory Illness -- At a webinar this week sponsored by the non-profit Energy Vision, the NYC Department of Transportation and
June 15, 2020 Read Full Article
E10 Flows into Mexico Following Collaboration
(Biofuels International) Five trainloads of US petrol pre-blended at an E10 rate arrived in Guadalajara in May 2020 – a direct success of the Grains Council’s (USGC’s) collaboration with the Mexican Association of Service Station Providers (AMPES). The 14,500 gallons of
June 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Vietnam Reduces Ethanol Tariff Rate
(Feed & Grain/U.S. Grains Council) 5% point reduction on import tariffs is expected to create opportunities for increased ethanol trade -- A five-percent point reduction on import tariffs for ethanol is expected to create opportunities for increased ethanol trade with Vietnam.
June 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Renewable Jet Fuel Takes Off: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste’s Renewable Aviation Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste’s MY Renewable Jet Fuel reduces GHG emissions up to 80% compared to fossil fuels.Produced from renewable waste and residue raw materials, it is offering aviation a solution in reducing direct carbon emissions of flying.
June 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels Month Spotlights Benefits of Homegrown Fuel Options
(KRVN/Nebraska Rural Radio Association) May is typically the kick-off to the summer driving season and has historically been a time Nebraska’s renewable fuels industries have come together to highlight the importance of clean-burning biofuel options. However, due to COVID-19 concerns, Renewable
June 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste MY Renewable Diesel Available at More than 200 Sales Points in Sweden by Year-End
(Neste) Neste, the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and the 3rd most sustainable company in the world*, deepens its partnership with one of Sweden’s largest fuel companies, OKQ8. Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, produced from renewable and sustainable raw materials, will become
June 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Hydrogen, Fuel Cell Developments in Australia: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Toyota’s Fuel Cell Project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Toyota’s been working on a global environmental challenge – a new vehicle with zero CO2 emissions and plants with zero CO2 emissions. But how can they achieve what seems to be impossible? That’s where hydrogen and fuel cells
June 01, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol for Boating, Fishing, Off Road, Biking and Traveling
(Energy.AgWired.com/Ethanol Report) As America gets moving again, ethanol is ready to fuel summer adventures. Ethanol production is slowly climbing back up after hitting historic lows due to coronavirus restrictions keeping people from traveling. Now that people are getting back on the
May 29, 2020 Read Full Article
Dislub Equador Group Joins Forces with Biofriendly to Produce DuraMais, Brazil's First Eco-Labeled Retail Fuel
(Dislub Equador Group Joins Forces with Biofriendly to Produce DuraMais, Brazil's First Eco-Labeled Retail Fuel/Yahoo! Finance) Biofriendly Corporation and Dislub Equador Group announced the launch of DuraMais® brand gasoline and biodiesel, which utilizes Biofriendly's Green Plus® energy transition fuel technology. These
May 27, 2020 Read Full Article
Neste Brings Neste MY Renewable Diesel to 51 New Stations in Finland – the Aim Is to Expand Its Availability to the Whole of Finland
(Neste) Neste brings Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to a significant number of new stations during April and May 2020 in Finland. With the expansion, Neste MY Renewable Diesel will be available at around 120 stations in growth centers as well as smaller
May 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Fueling a Cleaner Future: Ethanol Is Just the Beginning
(Omaha World-Herald/Nebraska Corn Board) When you stop at the gas station to top off your tank, how much thought do you put in to choosing the fuel that’s right for your car? For your wallet? For the environment? For the air