(Nebraska Ethanol Board/KTIC) The Nebraska Ethanol Board (NEB) applauds Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) for adding E15 at their fuel sites in Axtell, Nebraska, and Red Cloud, Nebraska. These additions are CPI’s fifth and sixth locations selling E15 in the state including
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Back TO HOMENeste and Chicago Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen to Spread Climate Awareness during Away Games this NBA Season
(Neste/WebWire) Neste’s new campaign has basketball player Lauri Markkanen dunking for a good cause. This season, Chicago Bulls player Lauri Markkanen will be taking more than just his game to cities around the US. A series of basketball dunks designed by Markkanen will
January 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Lidl Rolls out Italian Retail Sector’s First Biomethane-Powered Vehicles
(Iveco/NGV Journal) Five new biomethane-fueled trucks in the Lidl fleet were unveiled, a result of the company’s collaboration with IVECO, LC3 Trasporti and Edison. This is a first in the Italian Retail and Mass Distribution Sector, which again highlights the partners’
January 28, 2020 Read Full Article
Ethanol Advocacy and Global Emissions Reduction
by Brian Healey (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol's importance for climate goals highlighted following the 25th United Nations Climate Change conference. -- COP25, the 25th United Nations Climate Change conference, wrapped up in December, leaving in its wake a
January 22, 2020 Read Full Article
The Letters of (Low Carbon) Transit: Business Aviation and World Energy Pard’ner up, Via Book & Claim
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... World Fuel Services and World Energy have a World Economic Forum Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program designed to increase SAF availability and supply chain efficiency within the industry. The program will be available in time for business
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Oil Giant Eni Fined €5m for Deceiving Consumers over Its ‘Green’ Diesel
(Government Europa) Italian regulators today (January 15, 2020) fined Italy’s oil giant Eni over advertisements on TV and in newspapers, digital media and petrol stations that falsely claimed Eni Diesel+ was ‘green’. The watchdog states that the marketing campaign deceives consumers
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Voting Opens for Best Places to Work in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Best Places to Work – who will get your vote? Expanded voting options via Twitter – special Photo voting In Florida, The Digest announced the official
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Presents Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards: Diamond Oil Company Receives Biodiesel Award and Ethanol Award Goes to Elliott Oil Company
(FuelIowa) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Elliott Oil Company of Ottumwa and Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines with the 2020 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards today at the FUELIowa Annual Meeting in Des Moines. The Ethanol and Biodiesel Marketing Awards
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
The Science Is Clear on Renewable Wood Energy
by Brian Rogers (Future Forests + Jobs/Biomass Magazine) ... And over the past year, the facts have been piling up in favor of bioenergy, as international authorities and university scientists settle the debate once and for all: Renewable wood biomass
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Gold Rush: Daryl Maas Followed His Dreams to California
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) Daryl Maas followed his dreams to California, where he is filling an important niche helping mitigate climate change and dairy farmers mine the lucrative rewards of cow manure. -- Daryl Maas was raised among the
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
One Airport’s Path to Carbon Neutrality with SAF: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to San Francisco International Airport’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) San Francisco International Airport has some lofty goals when it comes to zero net energy, zero waste and carbon neutrality, but it goes beyond that. Find out how SFO is working with airlines and fuel
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
A Vision for Biodiesel
by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) ... NBB undertook a formal strategic planning process in the second half of 2019 to ask the tough questions, define the challenges and opportunities, and to lay out a roadmap to achieving those
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Florida Is Fueled with Biodiesel
(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) Florida Power & Light Co. embraces environmental stewardship as a core value and has used biodiesel fuel regularly for nearly 20 years—one vital component of its corporate responsibility strategy. The utility is a subsidiary of NextEra
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel at Work at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
(Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities) Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities is non-profit that aims to increase the use of alternative fuels in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As part of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Education grant, this video was produced to educate the
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Washington, DC, Is No Longer an Option
by Dave VanderGriend (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Urban Air Initiative/ICM) Mid-level blends are the future of the ethanol industry, and the U.S. government can't be trusted to promote their use. ... An overlooked provision in the recent rule allowing year-round sales
December 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Peruvian Team Braves Minnesota Cold To Learn About U.S. DDGS
(U.S. Grains Council) A Peruvian team of poultry and beef producers discussed corn and ethanol production in addition to how the quality of DDGS is controlled from the receiving of grain at the ethanol plant through the final loading into
December 24, 2019 Read Full Article
From Ideation to Commercial Realization: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Genomatica’s Chemicals and Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With over 1,500 patents, Genomatica is getting a move on the innovation engine with their 1,4-Butanediol, Brontide – a naturally sourced butylene glycol, a 100% biobased nylon-6, and their path to be the leading BG supplier
December 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Partners with World Energy to Deliver an Advanced E85 Flex Fuel
(World Energy/PR Newswire) Leading Low-Carbon Fuel Providers Offer the Market's First and Only Ethanol and Renewable Naphtha Blend -- Pearson Fuels, the largest distributor of E85 Flex Fuel in California, today announced a partnership to purchase Renewable Naphtha (RN) from World Energy,
December 20, 2019 Read Full Article
B20 Biodiesel for Transport Sector to Be Launched in Phases Next Year: Teresa Kok
(Bernama/Sun Daily) The B20 biodiesel programme for the transport sector is expected to be launched in phases next year, that would give a fillip to the crude palm oil (CPO) price which is projected to reach RM3,000 per tonne. Primary Industries
December 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Scania Denmark Offers Customers Trial Rentals of Biogas Trucks
(Bioenergy Insight) Scania Denmark is offering customers trial rentals of its compressed biogas G 410 truck. According to the company, despite the clear advantages of anaerobic digestion to create biogas for transport, customers are “reluctant” to make the switch to
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
American Danish Business Council 2020 Transatlantic Company of the Year – Nominations Are Open! DEADLINE: February 21, 2020
(American Danish Business Council) AmCham Denmark, in partnership with the American Danish Business Council in Washington D.C., is pleased to announce the 2020 Transatlantic Company of the Year. Nominations are now open. About the Award The Transatlantic Company of the Year recognizes the important contributions and
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Bombardier Delivers Aircraft Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Latitude 33 Aviation
(Biofuels International) Airplane manufacturer Bombardier has announced that California, US-based private jet charterer Latitude 33 Aviation has taken delivery of the first customer aircraft to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Latitude 33 Aviation will manage and charter the Challenger
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
POSTPONED World BioMarkets --- POSTPONED from March 23-25, 2020 to November 2-4, 2020 --- Amsterdam, Netherlands 2020 Bio-Stars Program Is Now Open for Entries DEADLINE unclear

(BioMarket Insights) In our ongoing quest to connect the entire value chain and showcase the most exciting up and coming companies within the bio-economy, our Bio-Stars programme is back for World Bio Markets 2020 (Amsterdam, March 23-25). Last year Ashleigh International, Bloom, Cellutech, Chip(s)
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Industry Leaders to Governor Noem: E30 Ready for Prime Time
(South Dakota Farmers Union/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) Following her remarks at the Glacial Lakes Energy annual shareholders meeting last week, a broad group of ethanol, agriculture, and clean air supporters commended South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem for her leadership in advancing 30%
December 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Request for Expression of Interest for the Canadian Bioeconomy Cooperative R&D Partnering Mission to Germany – March 2-6, 2020 DEADLINE: December 20, 2019
(Government of Canada Trade Commissioner Service) The bioeconomy sector is a key priority in both Canada and Germany. This mission will focus on introducing Canadian companies that have strong R&D expertise and capacity in this sector to potential leading German
December 13, 2019 Read Full Article
Village of Carol Stream, Illinois, Commits to Clean Air with B20
(The Illinois Soybean Association/Biodiesel Magazine) The village of Carol Stream, Illinois, is a new member of the B20 Club in recognition of the municipality’s work to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality for its residents. The B20 Club is a partnership between the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff
December 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Linked Equipment and Capna Systems Announce a Joint Effort to Provide Fully Turnkey Ethanol Extraction Systems
(Linked Equipment/PR Newswire) Linked Equipment and Capna - Scalability Through Modularity -- Linked Equipment and Capna Systems announce a joint effort to provide fully turnkey Ethanol Extraction systems that can process up to 3000 lbs. of biomass in a 10-hour
December 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Illinois Farm Families Launches New Docuseries on Sustainable Farming
(Illinois Soybean Association) Illinois Farm Families® has released the first episode in their new docuseries highlighting farmer sustainability practices. This engaging storytelling video is focused on biofuels made from Illinois corn and soybeans. It presents the perspectives of farmer Elliott Uphoff
December 06, 2019 Read Full Article
American GreenFuels’ Biodiesel Earns UL Environmental Validations
(American GreenFuels/Biodiesel Magazine) American GreenFuels LLC announced Nov. 21 that its certified biodiesel product has achieved two Underwriters Laboratories environmental claim validations: -Recycled Content—biodiesel produced by American GreenFuels contains an average of 42 percent post-consumer recycled content; and -Byproduct Synergy—biodiesel produced by American
December 04, 2019 Read Full Article
USGC: Roadshow Finds Iberian Market Potential for DDGS, Sorghum
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) With six members along to share their expertise, the U.S. Grains Council conducted a robust, week-long roadshow through Spain and Portugal in October to promote U.S. sorghum and containerized dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS) to
December 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Leader Praises Law Ending Wisconsin's “One Hose" Rule
by Larry Lee (Browfield Ag News) A Wisconsin ethanol producer says the new state law eliminating the need for separate hoses to dispense E15 was overdue. Erik Huschitt is the CEO and General Manager for Badger State Ethanol, and he is
December 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Bombardier Reinforces Commitment to Environment and Receives First Shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Montreal
(Bombardier) Aviation -- -Avfuel Corporation supplied inaugural shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be deployed to Bombardier customers upon aircraft delivery; -Shipment represents another step in Bombardier’s commitment to secure long-term SAF supply, a key pillar of working toward
December 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Voting Opens for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Hot 50– who will get your vote? In Florida, The Digest announced the official opening of voting for the 50 Hottest Companies in the Advanced Bioeconomy
December 03, 2019 Read Full Article
GARDN, SkyNRG, Waterfall Group and Vancouver Airport Authority Announce Launch of BioPortYVR
(Travel PR News) The Green Aviation Research and Development Network (GARDN), SkyNRG, Waterfall Group and Vancouver Airport Authority today (November 26, 2019) announced the launch of BioPortYVR, an industry-led project to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). BioPortYVR
November 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Tule Mukaan Kinkkutemppuun Ja Kierrätä Joulukinkun Paistinrasvat Uusiutuvaksi Dieseliksi!
(Kinkkutemppu) TOIMI NÄIN 1. Avaa ja huuhtele tyhjä pahvitölkki. Ei lasia, muovia tai metallia! 2. Kaada paistinrasva varovasti tölkkiin. 3. Sulje tölkki esimerkiksi teipillä. 4.Anna rasvan hyytyä viileässä ja kiikuta se lähimpään keräyspisteeseen 21.12.2019–7.1.2020. Kinkkutemppu kierrättää tänäkin jouluna joulukinkkujen paistinrasvat uusiutuvaksi
November 28, 2019 Read Full Article
The Values Chain: An Inquiry into How We Create and Capture Value When We Innovate
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A note to my readers: a few weeks back, I was asked to give some remarks at a private meeting of venture capitalists and technology pioneers on the future of wellness, nutrition, agriculture, biotechnology and innovation.
November 27, 2019 Read Full Article
3 Chicagoland Fleets Using B20 Rank among 2019’s Top Green Fleets
(Illinois Soybean Association/Biodiesel Magazine) Three Chicago-area fleets rank among the nation’s 25 Top Green Fleets of 2019. Fleets receiving this national recognition are Village of Arlington Heights, Village of Oak Park and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. The green fleet
November 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with Salesforce to Convert Dreamforce Shuttle Service to Run on Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(Neste) Neste has embarked on a partnership with Salesforce to help reduce the carbon emissions of their annual Dreamforce Conference held in San Francisco 19–22 November 2019. By using Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in more than 25 of their shuttle buses, Salesforce
November 21, 2019 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains Council, Taiwan Delegation Visit Flint Hills Resources Fairmont Ethanol Plant
(Clay County News) On Oct. 23, the Flint Hills Resources Fairmont ethanol plant hosted representatives from the U.S. Grains Council, the Nebraska Corn Board, the Nebraska Ethanol Board, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture and a delegation of feed ingredients buyers from Taiwan.
November 15, 2019 Read Full Article
17 Trillion Pounds of Plastic – How Much Is Biodegradable?: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Algenesis’ Algae Polymers
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Science by Nature and Nature by Science is what it’s all about for Algenesis. Their goal is for 100% renewable, biodegradable, recyclable polyurethane that can be used for everything from flip flops to surfboards. Michael Burkart
November 15, 2019 Read Full Article
NASCAR, American Ethanol Celebrate Significant Milestone Together
(NASCAR) On top of the exhilarating and exciting racing taking place this weekend at Phoenix to solidify the Championship 4 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, American Ethanol has something to celebrate, too. NASCAR is surpassing 15 million miles
November 15, 2019 Read Full Article
ANA Receives Passenger Jet via Delivery Flight Powered by Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Biofuels International) Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has received its latest passenger aircraft from the US via a delivery flight that was powered with a blend of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The brand new Boeing 777-300ER
November 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Oil Heat Institute Is Now Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island
(Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island) Association rebrands to better reflect industry’s evolving heating fuels market -- The Oil Heat Institute of Rhode Island (OHIRI) has changed its name to the Energy Marketers Association of Rhode Island (EMARI). The trade group’s
November 13, 2019 Read Full Article
Neste’s IMO 2020 Low-Sulfur Marine Fuel Available in Germany
(Neste Corp./Biodiesel Magazine) Neste and the German BMT Bunker und Mineralöltransport GmbH have signed a partner agreement concerning distribution and sales of Neste Marine 0.5. This new marine fuel, containing maximum 0.5 percent sulfur, has been available in Bremerhaven, Germany, since the
November 13, 2019 Read Full Article
Qantas Group to Slash Carbon Emissions
(Qantas Group) The Qantas Group will reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in a major expansion of the airline’s commitment to a more sustainable aviation industry. With actions starting from today, the national carrier will: Immediately double the number of
November 12, 2019 Read Full Article
SHV Energy Joins KLM Corporate BioFuel Programme
(KLM) Delft University of Technology extends its participation for two-year period -- SHV Energy has joined the KLM Corporate BioFuel Programme (KCBP). In so doing, SHV Energy will reduce its headquarters’ CO2 emissions by 50%. Additionally, the Delft University of
November 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Whose Side Is Trump on? The Fight Continues…Corn Country and Oil Country Still Battling It out in Washington, DC
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... It’s a back and forth game of Trump’s promises to help farmers and agriculture and support ethanol and biofuels, EPA giving small refinery waivers to big oil companies, .... ... (T)he latest responses
November 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Some States Looking to End Prohibition of E15
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Following the first summer driving season during which the sale of E15 was allowed, there are still areas of the country where it’s not an option for consumers. But, Chris Bliley, vice president of regulatory
November 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Simplify Your Fuel Decision with Biodiesel
by Steve Klein (ACT News/Renewable Energy Group) With so many fuel options available these days, it can be hard to know which is right for your fleet. As a fleet owner or manager, you’re undoubtedly keeping emissions, performance, and ease of
November 08, 2019 Read Full Article
How Big Ethanol Plans Will Rock Global Corn and Sugar Markets
(Gro Intelligence) ... Today, a record amount of ethanol is produced globally, and expectations are for further growth as three of the world’s largest ethanol producing countries move ahead with expansion plans. US proposals, which are aimed at shoring up demand
November 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Japanese Airline ANA Reduces Plastics Use, Implements Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Biofuels International) Japan-based airline ANA Holdings has announced a number of new commitments to reduce its environmental impact, including the reduction of single-use plastics and the implementation of sustainable aviation fuel on its flights. ... Earlier this year, ANA adopted the Monitoring,
November 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Official Speaks at World Energy and Biofuels Event
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) At the World Ethanol and Biofuels Event in Brussels, Growth Energy Senior Vice President of Global Markets Craig Willis took the stage to share his insight into the global markets landscape and provide an update on steps the United States
November 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Hauk Machines Custom Flex Fuel Jeep
(Renewable Fuels Association) RFA and the legendary Kenny Hauk of Hauk Designs are collaborating on a project that highlights the many benefits of using ethanol fuel blends in high-performance off-road vehicles. Fans can watch the Hauk team design and build an
November 05, 2019 Read Full Article
ACE Shares Technical Ethanol Information with Retailers in Mexico
(American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Last week, American Coalition for Ethanol Senior Vice President Ron Lamberty returned to Mexico to speak at the first technical ethanol information forum to be held in Juárez, Mexico, near El Paso, Texas. These forums
November 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Trump’s Push for Ethanol Not Reaching Pumps
(Finance & Commerce/Bloomberg) Donald Trump’s effort to boost corn demand by allowing year-round sales of ethanol-blended gasoline has run into a logistical problem. Few stations offer it. In corn country, gasoline with a 15% blend of ethanol is now pretty accessible year-round.
October 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Brazil's BR Distribuidora to Create Energy, Natural Gas and Ethanol Trading Cos
by Ana Mano (Reuters) Brazilian fuel distributor Petrobras Distribuidora SA is considering creating energy trading units as it seeks to reposition itself after its privatization last July, Brazilian newspaper Valor Economico reported on Thursday. The company is considering creating ethanol, electricity and
October 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Clean Getaway: Meat Waste Joins Biofuels at Luxury Jet Show
by Allison Lampert (Reuters/Financial Post) At the world’s biggest industry show in Las Vegas luxury jets are luring buyers with their sleek silhouettes, plush cabins – and increasingly, their use of alternative fuels. Fuel producers and jetmakers are keen to showcase novel
October 23, 2019 Read Full Article
USGC: DDGS Trials Expand Sales in Southeastern Mexico
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) From the tropics in Campeche to the jungles in Palenque to the mountains in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the U.S. Grains Council is helping build markets through demonstration trials for U.S. dried distillers grains with solubles (DDGS), known
October 23, 2019 Read Full Article
City of Madison Leads the State with First Public Fleet to Use 20 Percent Biodiesel
(City of Madison, Wisconsin) From ambulances and fire trucks to garbage/recycling and plow trucks, the City is making a significant, positive impact on the environment by the fuel its using. For the first time in state history for a public entity,
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Robotic 'Mayflower' to Cross the Atlantic on 400th Anniversary of Pilgrims' Journey
by Denise Chow (NBC News) ... The Mayflower Autonomous Ship will set sail from Plymouth, England, on Sept. 6, 2020, and is expected to make landfall in Plymouth, Massachusetts, about 12 days later. The futuristic ship — powered by solar
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
City Fleets Run on Bio-Based Diesel Fuels, Meeting Sustainability Goals while Delivering Essential Services
(Diesel Technology Forum) Cities gain substantial emissions performance improvements, greenhouse gas reductions and cost savings by using the latest-generation diesel powertrains combined with bio-based diesel fuels -- More cities and counties in California are switching to renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Aircraft Fly Green to NBAA BACE on Avfuel's Sustainable Aviation Fuel at AVFLIGHT Salina (KSLN)
(AvFuel) Operators fueling at Avflight Salina helped further business aviation’s carbon neutrality goals by flying on Avfuel’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Flight starting fueling on Friday, October 19 and will continue through Sunday, October 20. This effort is in coordination with
October 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Biogas Powers Ireland’s First Carbon Free Truck Delivering Goods to Europe
(Gas Networks Ireland/NGV Journal) Virginia International Logistics has become the first Irish hauler to complete a delivery to Europe with a zero carbon heavy goods vehicle (HGV). The truck was fueled by biomethane to transport freight to the continent. The first
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Diesel Technicians Talk Biodiesel
(Renewable Energy Group/Transport Topics) As a diesel technician with 15 years’ experience, Joe Siadak knows truck engines well. But biodiesel taught him something new. When Mahoney Environmental, where he is lead technician, decided to run its fleet of Class 7 and Class
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Mexican Delegation Views Ethanol Industry in Grand Island Area
by Robert Pore (The Grand Island Independent) A group of visitors from Mexico were in Grand Island Thursday to see the area’s ethanol production. The 22 visitors represent various aspects of the ethanol industry in Mexico. They were in Grand Island to
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
International Leaders Tour the State's Ethanol Production Chain
by Noah Fish (Post Bulletin/AgriNews) High-level officials from Middle Eastern and African countries were in Minnesota this week to learn more about the U.S. ethanol production process. The state tour, which kicked off in Eyota at the Kwik Trip fuel blending
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
NBB Announces New West Coast Office, Bolstered State Regulatory Presence
(National Biodiesel Board) Former senior CARB official Floyd Vergara to lead biodiesel association's expanded reach -- The National Biodiesel Board announced the opening of its new west coast office to be led by long-time California Air Resources Board (CARB) Division Chief
October 18, 2019 Read Full Article
E15 Rewards For St Paul Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today at Highland Service Minnoco on Snelling Avenue to reward drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 (E15) during an hour-long promotion. From 12pm to 1pm, drivers who
October 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Guidance Issued for Farmers Suffering Biodiesel Problems
(Farmer's Weekly) Fuel suppliers have issued guidance for farmers and contractors who say biodiesel is causing low fuel pressure and blocking filters in tractors. Some farmers have suggested the problems are related to an increase in the fatty acid methyl ester (Fame)
October 16, 2019 Read Full Article
First Global Ethanol Summit Begins in Washington, DC
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The first Global Ethanol Summit, sponsored by the U.S. Grains Council, Growth Energy and the Renewable Fuels Association, kicked off in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 14 with presentations from Ryan LeGrand, president and CEO of
October 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Scania Australia Adds Another Renewable Fuel Solution
(Prime Mover Magazine) Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Scania Australia, has signed another memorandum of understanding with a supplier to bring greater access for its truck and bus customers to low-emission alternative and renewable fuels. The agreement was signed between Scania and Refuelling Solutions
October 11, 2019 Read Full Article
New Hydrogen Refueling Station Opens in Eastern Netherlands
(PitPoint) PitPoint has put into operation a new hydrogen refueling station in Arnhem for both buses and garbage trucks, as well as passenger vehicles, which is open to public 24/7. The construction of a national station network is crucial for the
October 11, 2019 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Positions & Perception of Stakeholders towards Bioenergy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It matters of course, what people think about bioenergy, not just the makers and political folk or offtakers, but the broader groups as well in what is called elsewhere ‘civil society’, amongst pressure groups, and
October 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Gevo Supplies Avfuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Aircraft Headed to the Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV
(Gevo/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) a leading renewable fuels and chemicals manufacturer, announced today it has supplied sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to further support carbon neutrality goals in the aviation industry. Gevo’s customer and global fuel supplier, Avfuel Corporation, has partnered
October 08, 2019 Read Full Article
KLM and Microsoft Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Air Travel
(KLM) Today KLM and Microsoft signed a Letter of Intent in Washington to explore cooperation focused on sustainable air travel. The agreement includes commitment to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which has the potential to reduce up to 80 percent
October 08, 2019 Read Full Article
European Biofuel Facility Opens in Antwerp, Belgium
(Targray) Targray has announced the full opening of its Antwerp Biodiesel Terminal, a 24/7 biofuel storage and blending center serving fuel producers, distributors, traders and retailers in markets throughout Europe. Strategically located at the heart of Europe’s largest petrochemical center, Targray’s
October 08, 2019 Read Full Article
What You Need to Know about Using FPBO on Your FCC Unit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the liquid energy market, it's no longer enough to have fuels which are "affordable and available but not sustainable", or "sustainable and available but not affordable". We've lived for a long time on "two out
October 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Finnair's Passenger Biofuel Purchase Initiative Takes off with First SAF Flights from San Francisco
(GreenAir Online) Following its ‘Push for change’ initiative launched earlier this year, Finnair has used sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on two flights from San Francisco to Helsinki. The initiative encourages passengers to either offset the carbon emissions from their flights or
October 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Minneapolis Drivers Win With E15
(Minneapolis Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who chose Unleaded Plus (E15) at the ARCO on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis on Oct 3 during an hour-long promotion. During the promotion, MN Biofuels and KS95 rewarded
October 07, 2019 Read Full Article
The Present and Future for Pure-Plays: The Digest’s Multi-Slide Guide to Pacific Ethanol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Pacific Ethanol is a leading producer and marketer of low-carbon renewable fuels and high-quality alcohol products, and in some ways more importantly, they are a beacon for us to understand the future of pure-play ethanol
October 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Meriaura Brings out Climate Neutral Contracts Powered by Biofuel
(Meriaura) Meriaura and Stockholm Exergi sign a contract of nearly CO2 neutral sea transport -- Meriaura and and Stockholm Exergi have signed a contract for the sea transport of woodchips and woodpellets within the Baltic Sea by using climate friendly, 100% biofuel
October 04, 2019 Read Full Article
Board Now Leads the Way towards Sustainable Flying
(Board Now) Launch of SkyNRG’s ground-breaking program paves the way to sustainable aviation; 85 per cent reduction of emissions as a result of sustainable aviation fuel -- Today (October 3, 2019), a significant step will be taken towards sustainable flying. Dutch
October 04, 2019 Read Full Article
UK Gas Supplier FloGas Adds Liquid Biomethane to Its Range
(Bioenergy Insight) FloGas, a supplier of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and liquid natural gas (LNG) in the UK, has added liquid biomethane to its range, claiming to be the first to supply this type of fuel off-grid. The company provides
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Optimus Technologies Named $1 Million Grand Prize Winner - Pittsburgh-Based Company Will Expand Business to the Southern Tier
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Governor Cuomo Announces Winners of 76West Clean Energy Competition -- Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the six winning companies of the 76West Clean Energy Competition, one of the largest competitions in the
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
B10 and B20 Price Subsidies Kick in on Tuesday
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Practice run before biodiesel switch -- The Oil Fuel Fund Administration Office (OFFO) plans to lower the retail price of diesel B10 on Tuesday by two baht per litre to promote biodiesel. The state will use
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
An Identity Crisis—Ethanol Blending is a Refinery?
by Dave VanderGriend (Urban Air Initiative/Biofuels Digest) ... (A)nyone who owns a blender pump woke up one day in June to find out they were a refiner! Actually, a “fuel manufacturer” to be exact, with all the numbing, strangling regulations that
October 03, 2019 Read Full Article
NACS Panel Asserts Ethanol’s Superiority
by Thomas Mulloy (C Store Decisions) ...“Successfully Retailing Biofuels” sorted through the misconceptions and logistics of selling biofuels alongside non-renewable fuels. Doug Berven, vice president for corporate affairs for Poet Ethanol Products, made a strong case for growing the use of
October 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Choose American Ethanol to Help Fuel the Cure for Breast Cancer
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) Throughout October, drivers can help Fuel the Cure for breast cancer by choosing American Ethanol at the pump. More than 30 Nebraska gas stations will donate 3 cents for every gallon of higher ethanol blends – E15 to
October 02, 2019 Read Full Article
More E15 Rewards For Fridley Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to reward drivers who chose Unleaded Plus (E15) during an hour-long promotion at Bona Bros Minnoco. From 12:00pm to 1:00pm, MN Biofuels and KS95 rewarded drivers who
September 30, 2019 Read Full Article
Off The Grid: From Reducing Energy Costs to Lowering Carbon Intensity Scores, the Benefits Are Many for Ethanol Plants that Cogenerate.
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Conversations about how to squeeze more value out of ethanol plants often focus on corn fiber-to-ethanol systems and production of high-protein coproducts, or minimizing input costs like power and feedstocks. But as those types
September 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Your View: Why Pennsylvania Deserves Praise for Use of VW Settlement Money
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/The Morning Call) ... Even more emissions reductions could be possible through a switch to high-quality advanced renewable bio-based diesel fuels, instead of using conventional petroleum diesel fuel. Both new and existing diesel engines of
September 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Market Movers
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Projections for E15 have been inconsistent since the May 31 Reid vapor pressure waiver. Ethanol Producer Magazine explores some of the factors that will influence the blend's trajectory in the coming years. ... Before the waiver,
September 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Corn, Soybean Farmers Celebrate Ethanol, Biodiesel Choices at New Brownstown Fueling Station
( Indiana Corn and Soybean Checkoffs/WOWO) Without access to consumers, biofuels cannot grow. The Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council (ICMC) joined Premier Energy and CountryMark to celebrate a new fueling station and convenience store at 1300
September 23, 2019 Read Full Article
MSPO-Certified Palm Oil to Europe by 2020
by Zaidi Isham Ismail (New Straits Times) Malaysia is on track to export MSPO (Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil) certified palm oil to Europe by next year. Malaysia Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) chief executive officer Chew Jit Seng said the MSPO certification
September 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Heard on the Floor at the Algae Biomass Summit
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...Couple of good trends to point to: 1. Lot more emphasis on farms and farming these days. It’s still an industry dominated by people in white coats, but there are some more overalls around the ABS
September 19, 2019 Read Full Article
SAS Offers Passengers Option to Purchase Biofuel
(Flight Global) Scandinavian operator SAS is offering passengers the opportunity to purchase biofuel as part of the airline’s sustainability strategy. The initiative is a not-for-profit service, simply adding to biofuels already being bought by the airline. Customers will be able to purchase 20min
September 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Charlotte Water Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions With Renewable Diesel
(Renewable Energy Group/Business Wire) Charlotte Water is running a renewable diesel pilot project, operating 34 diesel vehicles on 100 percent renewable fuel. -- Charlotte Water, the largest public water and wastewater utility in the Southeast, is expanding its commitment to environmental
September 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Washington County, Oregon to Run Vehicles on REG Ultra Clean Diesel
(Diesel Technology Forum) Washington County (Oregon) is committed as the first customer to purchase REG Ultra Clean Diesel from Bretthauer Oil. REG Ultra Clean Diesel is a patent-pending blend of renewable diesel and biodiesel that significantly reduces tailpipe emissions and has multiple
September 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Partners Launch Educational Platform on RNG
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) Educational nonprofit organization RNG Global Initiative and the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) have jointly announced a new learning platform dedicated to public education of the benefits of renewable natural gas (RNG). The organizations made
September 17, 2019 Read Full Article
MBP Solutions Marks 20 Years of Continued Business Growth with the Launch of an “Evolved”, New Corporate Identity
(MBP Solutions) ... Today MBP Solutions has become a world leader in the collection, handling, processing, production and application of biological by-products and related services. Headquartered in Switzerland, MBP Solutions employs over 90 professionals; has offices in nine different countries;
September 16, 2019 Read Full Article
North Dakota Corn and Ethanol Industries Partner with Fuel Retailers to offer Unleaded88, a Safe, Economical, Cleaner Fuel Option
(North Dakota Corn Council) The North Dakota Corn Utilization Council, in coordination with the North Dakota Ethanol Council, is implementing the North Dakota Unleaded88 Expansion Program. The program’s goal is to partner with fuel retailers to provide drivers with Unleaded88,
September 16, 2019 Read Full Article
Get with the Program: Biogas Producers Struggling to Generate Revenue from Their Digestate
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) Biogas producers struggling to generate revenue from their digestate may find an opportunity to turn this around through the American Biogas Council’s Digestate Standard Testing and Certification Program. -- ... Exeter Agri-Energy was formed to
September 13, 2019 Read Full Article
Collaboration Focus Of U.S. Ethanol Presence At Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference
(U.S. Grains Council) U.S. Grains Council (USGC) staff, consultants and members attending the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) in Singapore this week found reason for enthusiasm for ethanol’s future in the region. “This is the first time the Council has participated in
September 13, 2019 Read Full Article
APPEC: US Ethanol Exports Slow as Producers Diversify away from China
by Donavan Lim and Yi Jeng Huang (S&P Gobal Platts) US ethanol exports are forecast to fall around 100 million gallons year on year to 1.5 billion gallons in 2019 as trade flows redirects away from China toward Southeast Asia
September 13, 2019 Read Full Article
Fridley Drivers Win with E15
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today at the Holiday on University Ave to reward drivers who chose E15 (Unleaded Plus). During the hour-long promotion from 12 pm to 1 pm, over 25 drivers
September 12, 2019 Read Full Article
U.S. Ethanol Exports Are the Fastest Growing U.S. Agricultural Export
(U.S. Grains Council) An analysis by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) showed that non-beverage ethanol has been the fastest growing U.S. agricultural export over the past five years, an achievement supported by Council and ethanol industry programming to promote import-facilitating policy
September 11, 2019 Read Full Article
OPINION: Continuing the Conversation on Casey’s and E15
by Cassie Mullen (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Produce Magazine) Last month, I featured the first part of an interview with Nathaniel Doddridge, Director of Fuels for Casey’s General Store, about the opportunities of implementing E15 at the retail level. Here’s the final part
September 05, 2019 Read Full Article
REG Looking to Fuel Ames' Sustainability Efforts through B100 Biodiesel.
by Robbie Sequeira (Ames Tribune) Ames-based Renewable Energy Group (REG) is looking to fuel the city of Ames' ever-expanding sustainability efforts through 100 percent biofuel, as part of their B100 Pilot Program. In conjunction with Optimus Technologies, based out of Pittsburgh,
September 04, 2019 Read Full Article
ACE Honors Ethanol Industry Contributors with 2019 Awards
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 32nd annual conference this month in Omaha. The most prestigious award, the Merle Anderson Award, named after the
September 04, 2019 Read Full Article
E15 Rewards For Hopkins Drivers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to reward consumers who fueled up with Unleaded Plus (E15) at Hopkins Express Minnoco. During the hour-long promotion from 12 pm to 1 pm, consumers who
September 03, 2019 Read Full Article
New Neste Commercial Fueling Sites Now Open in Northern and Central California
(Neste) Fleet drivers in Northern and Central California can now fuel up at multiple commercial fueling sites with high-performance, low-carbon Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, thanks to the recent opening of three new locations. The new cardlock stations join the first location in
September 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Brazil Sets Sights on China's Ethanol Market, but High Volumes Unlikely
by Marcelo Teixeira (Reuters) Brazil’s ethanol industry is looking to grab a chunk of China’s ethanol market as the Asian nation targets a 10% blend in gasoline to improve air quality, but a short-term jump in exports is unlikely, according
September 01, 2019 Read Full Article
Avfuel to Demonstrate Viability of Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Jackson Hole Aviation (KJAC)
(Avfuel) In an effort to further business aviation’s carbon neutrality goals, Avfuel will make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to operators fueling at Jackson Hole Aviation on September 3 and 4. For the event, Avfuel will supply 7,300 gallons of
August 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Insane in the Membrane: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Whitefox’s Membranes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Whitefox uses membranes to carry out industrial water separation steps, including membranes for biofuels. Their first industrial installation was in Europe in 2002 for pharmaceutical grade ethanol, but installations now have expanded to industrial and
August 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Crown Oil Invests in HVO Biofuel to Help Sector Be Greener
(Green Fleet) Crown Oil has invested in a stock of Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel in a bid to shift demand in UK transport sector from diesel and gas oil to an environmentally-friendly alternative. Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) is a second-generation premium
August 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Panel Discusses High Protein Feed Products at ACE Conference
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... At the American Coalition for Ethanol’s annual conference in Omaha, Nebraska, Fluid Quip Technologies and ICM Inc presented their cases for diversifying into protein production. “There’s a lot of opportunities to take the plants
August 26, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuel Retailers Have What It Takes
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Mike Lewis co-founded Pearson Fuels in 2003 as an “alternative fuels” station in San Diego, California. Today, Pearson Fuels is the largest distributor of E85 in California, supplying over 140 locations and about 76% of the market. Receiving
August 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Cutting Edge Sustainability for Cutting Edge Tech: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Sustainability is such a vague term that some throw around to make them sound good in a consumer environment that is asking for greener and more socially conscious products. The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials is tackling
August 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Board Offers Fuel Retailer Training to Install E15 Blends and Higher
(Nebraska Ethanol Board) Since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lifted regulations against the sale of E15 throughout the summer months, the market and industry feedback has proven positive. For the first time ever, consumers driving 2001 or newer vehicles can
August 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Lufthansa Innovation Hub launches the "Compensaid" Sustainability Platform and Focuses on CO2 Neutral Aviation Fuels
(Lufthansa Group) Travelers can use the new platform to replace the fossil fuel of their flights with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF); Airline passengers can reduce up to 80 percent of their CO2 emissions; "Compensaid" provides a transparent overview of a
August 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Oh My Neste MY: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Neste’s Renewable Diesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Neste’s MY renewable diesel is the best part of ‘diesel molecules’ and diesel specs, according to Neste. Check out this presentation by Dirk Vaughn, Head of Renewable Diesel Sales North America for Neste given at
August 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Hauk Machines Mini-Episode No. 1
(Renewable Fuels Association) This week, in the first “Hauk Machines” mini-episode now airing on this feed, Kenny and the crew begin the build of a truly one-of-a-kind flex fuel/E85 Jeep Wrangler for the Renewable Fuels Association, and it all starts
August 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Facts Not Furor: What the 2020 Candidates Should Be Focused On
by Daniel Gage (ACT News/NGV America) ... One candidate said we have less than 10 years to act. Many candidates agree that we don’t have time to wait. So why then are we waiting for large scale light-duty electric vehicle adoption
August 19, 2019 Read Full Article
RFA to Australia: Choose Ethanol, Not Petroleum Reserve
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent today (August 15, 2019), the Renewable Fuels Association encouraged Australia’s energy minister to strongly consider U.S. ethanol imports as a cleaner, more affordable alternative to purchasing oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve. According
August 16, 2019 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Fuels the Clean Cruiser Project
by Don Scott (Biodiesel Sustainability Blog) What started as a couple of pals looking for their next adventure soon turned into a carbon-cutting crusade for Steven Ploog and Nathan Stuart. After the initial idea of fixing up two old Toyota
August 15, 2019 Read Full Article
O’Brien: Retailers, Prime the Pump Set the Stage for E15 Adoption
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) For retailers who are still looking to add E15 to their product mix, Growth Energy’s vice president of market development, Mike O’Brien believes there’s no better place to learn about and ask questions than the
August 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Chinese Demand Heats up Brazil’s Ethanol Industry
by Sarita Reed and Vinicius Fontana (China Dialogue) Adding ethanol to Chinese petrol will decrease emissions but could worsen Brazil’s deforestation -- There are 332 million cars on the road in China, more than anywhere in the world. Most run
August 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Growth Energy and GasBuddy Partner to Launch Unleaded 88 on GasBuddy App
(Growth Energy) Today (August 13, 2019), Growth Energy and GasBuddy announced that drivers across the nation can now take advantage of Unleaded 88’s affordable prices through GasBuddy’s database and app. Unleaded 88 is a fuel with 15 percent renewable biofuel approved
August 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Another IKEA Store Offering Biomethane Refueling in Finland
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Energy company Gasum and IKEA Finland continue to work together with the opening of a renewable natural gas filling station at the IKEA store in Raisio. This new facility improves the availability of a low-emission fuel and promotes the
August 13, 2019 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Patrick Gruber
"This pilot with the City of Seattle has shown the measurable reduction in pollution with a renewable blended fuel,” said Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo. “Imagine replacing the whole gallon of gasoline with low-carbon renewable gasoline that has high performance,
August 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Gevo’s Renewable Isobutanol Pilot Lowers Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Seattle
(Biofuels International) Low carbon fuel company Gevo has successfully completed the first phase of a trial pilot of fleet vehicles using its low carbon, renewable drop-in isobutanol blended gasoline. The trial, which took place in the City of Seattle in in the
August 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Appreciates Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Dee Snider, lead singer for Twisted Sister, known for the popular bikers song “Ride To Live, Live To Ride”, served as Captain for the 12th annual Legends Ride at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, sponsored by the Renewable Fuels
August 07, 2019 Read Full Article
USGC: Feeding Trials in Southeast Mexico Expand US DDGS Use
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Utilizing Market Access Program and Agricultural Trade Program funds, the U.S. Grains Council’s Mexico office has invested in marketing U.S. distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) through strategic feeding trials in southeast Mexico. In 2018, five trials
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Finnair Flies Its First “Push for Change” Biofuel Flights from San Francisco to Helsinki
(Finnair) Finnair today announced that it will fly the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative this week. On both August 5th and 7th, the Finnair flight departing San Francisco Airport bound for Helsinki, Finland, will
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
CyberFuels, Inc. Launches Sales of Its Specially Formulated EcoFlex 91 and 93 Octane GEM fuels in Daytona Beach Florida
(CyberFuels, Inc./Globe Newswire) EncounterCare Solutions (ECSL Pink Sheets OTC) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary CyberFuels Inc. is now offering its specially formulated EcoFlex 91 and 93 octane GEM fuels in Daytona Beach and Flagler Beach, Florida. EcoFlex 91 and
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Gevo Receives ISCC Plus Certification
(Geva/Globe Newswire) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) announced today (August 5, 2019) it has achieved its International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) under the ISCC PLUS scheme for Food, Feed, Industrial Applications, Energy, Biofuels outside Europe. In obtaining ISCC certification, Gevo continues
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Lincolnshire Fish and Chip Company Launches New Biogas Venture with Veolia
(Bioenergy Insight) A Lincolnshire fish and chip company is launching a new biogas project as part of its zero waste to landfill pledge. The Elite Fish and Chip Company will now ensure all of its waste is reused, recycled, composted or
August 06, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Returns to Sturgis: RFA Continues Collaboration at World-Famous Motorcycle Rally
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is once again partnering with the Buffalo Chip Campground to host the 79th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for Aug. 2-11 in Sturgis, S.D. Bikers are invited to be on the watch for the
July 31, 2019 Read Full Article
RFA Partners with Hauk Designs to Take E85 Off-Road
(Renewable Fuels Association/AgWired) The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Kenny Hauk of Hauk Designs are partnering to highlight the many benefits of using ethanol fuel blends in high-performance off-road vehicles. Fans can watch the Hauk team design and build an RFA flex-fuel Jeep Wrangler JL
July 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Generation Start-up: UAE's Homegrown Biofuels Firm to Expand to India and Bahrain
(The National Business) Neutral Fuels powers the entirety of McDonald's fleet in the emirates -- ... Mr (Karl) Feilder is behind the UAE’s first homegrown initiative to turn waste cooking oil into biofuel, on which the entirety of the country’s fleet of
July 23, 2019 Read Full Article
MN Biofuels Releases 2019 First Half Report
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Biofuels) released its 2019 First Half Report to its members at a networking event in Prior Lake yesterday. The report gave its members an overview of Minnesota's ethanol industry in the first six months
July 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Station in South Bronx
by Lidia Henderson, Emily Vickers (Empire Clean Cities/ACT News) On July 10th, 2019, Empire Clean Cities, New York City officials, and members of the community joined Clean Energy Fuels Corp. for the grand opening of their renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station located
July 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Mexican Fuel Marketers Confident They Can Offer Ethanol Following Tour of Iowa Ethanol Supply Chain
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) and Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) hosted a tour in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) in Iowa last week to show nine decision-makers from key Mexican retail and supplier
July 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Maharashtra Likely to Support Sugar Mills in Setting up Ethanol Fuel Pumps
by Shiv Kumar (Tribune News Service) Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Transport Nitin Gadkari has proposed that sugar mills set up ethanol fuel pumps in their premises. The sugar co-operatives are under pressure because of unsold stocks and are
July 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Doubling Amount of Ethanol in Petrol 'Could Reduce Our Carbon Emissions’
(The Carlow Nationalist) Doubling the amount of ethanol in petrol would significantly reduce our carbon emissions. Every litre of petrol sold in Ireland contains 5% of the biofuel, ethanol. A new climate action report has found that doubling the amount of ethanol in
July 16, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Carbon Offsets Power Delta’s First Carbon-Neutral Flights
(Delta) Delta to take 20 carbon-neutral new aircraft deliveries from the Airbus final assembly line in Mobile, Ala.; Using biofuels and carbon offsets in coordination with Air BP, this move is Delta’s latest sustainability action toward its long-term goal of a 50 percent
July 16, 2019 Read Full Article
Indian Producers Investigate Philippines Ethanol Model During Bioenergy Week
(U.S. Grains Council) The seventh annual Bioenergy Week of the Global Bioenergy Partnership (GBEP) provided an opportunity for the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) to highlight how the government and private industry in the Philippines cooperate to promote ethanol to a delegation
July 15, 2019 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas for Vehicles Now Available in New York City
(Clean Energy/NGV Journal) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a new natural gas fueling station in Hunts Point, in the Bronx—the first station in New York City to exclusively offer renewable natural gas for medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets. The facility
July 11, 2019 Read Full Article
Toyota’s Brazilian Corolla Will Run on Pretty Much Whatever You Want
by Sabrina Valle (Bloomberg Quint) In much of the world, the road to electric vehicles may be fueled by ethanol. -- For 22 years, Toyota Motor Corp. has made hybrid cars that don’t require drivers to choose between running on gas or
July 10, 2019 Read Full Article
Supply Chain Management: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Algenol
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Algenol knows a thing or two about supply chains. As a global biotechnology company that develops all natural products, as well as customized biology solutions, they use fundamental science and cutting edge technology to convert algae