(Clean Energy Fuels/Business Wire) Production of RNG begins at Del Rio Dairy, Clean Energy’s First Investment in the Negative Carbon Intensive Fuel — Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the
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by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) RNG and it’s companion product biogas have taken the project and sustainable power sectors by storm — there’s project action, fast-developing technology, M&A activity, and
(Renewable Fuels Association) As higher ethanol blends like E15 and E85 continued to expand in the marketplace in 2021, thirty-five states and the District of Columbia blasted through the so-called 10%
by Chris Knight (Argus Media) Shell, Phillips 66 and Chevron are among the oil companies seeking at least a one-year delay, until 1 May 2024, for a fuel specification change in
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) … Executive director Brian Werner says the Minnesota Biofuels Association was among several state renewable energy groups recently on a call with EPA to press
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) In a compromise, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission will require Summit Carbon Solutions to prepare a full environmental impact statement as part of the first ever carbon
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) Iowa-based Summit Carbon Solutions wants to start construction in 2023 to benefit the ethanol industry, but some farmers have concerns about damage to farmland and property
(Truterra/AgNewsWire) On-farm trials in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska[1] were net-carbon negative[2], cut erosion in half — Truterra, LLC, the sustainability business of Land O’Lakes, Inc., and the Soil and Water Conservation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gevo addresses the market need of reducing greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and is commercializing the next generation of advanced, bio-based renewable fuels with
(Show Me Mizzou/University of Missouri) Using part of a $12.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy, MU researchers are working with an interdisciplinary group to optimize green energy
by Sarah Ferris (Politico) Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell and her allies are done being polite about Democrats’ lack of leadership in the Heartland. — A vocal group of Midwestern Democrats is
By Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The White House Office of Management and Budget is now officially reviewing the request from nine Midwest governors to eliminate the 1-psi RVP waiver for E10 in
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by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. senators from Nebraska and Minnesota introduced legislation on Tuesday that would expand nationwide sales of E15, a gasoline with a higher blend of ethanol, after gaining
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Minnesota State University, Mankato’s agroecology class visited Guardian Energy on Nov 17 to learn more about ethanol production. During their visit, the students gained a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) News arrives from Europe that Shell plc has agreed to acquire 100% of Nature Energy for nearly USD $2 billion (€ 1.9 billion) from Davidson Kempner
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent yesterday to U.S. Senate and House leadership, a broad coalition of energy and agriculture organizations called on Congress to quickly adopt legislation that would resolve inconsistent
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices by selling their corn to ethanol plants that have pathways
(OPAL Fuels/AltFuels) OPAL Fuels Inc. and NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, announced the commencement of commercial operations at the first landfill renewable natural gas production
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Red Rock Central Public School’s agriculture class toured Highwater Ethanol yesterday to learn about the ethanol industry. “We are pleased to once again welcome students from
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Protestors opposed to carbon pipeline projects in Iowa disrupted the opening of a two-day Carbon Capture Conference and Expo. At least seven people stood up
by Tom Haag (Real Clear Energy) … Farmers understand our nation faces environmental and energy challenges, and we are proud to be part of the solution. Ethanol, made from corn, is
(Minnesota Bi0-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels), along with other biofuel and agriculture stakeholders in the state, sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz on Oct 17 asking him
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Over the past two months, we reached out to candidates running in the upcoming elections for Minnesota Governor, seats in Minnesota’s legislature and the US House of
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) … Often referred to as the “Minnesota Model,” the ethanol industry’s foundations began here in the Upper Midwest with the dedicated, grassroots efforts of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for 2022, as selected by the Digest’s editors. READ MORE
by Robert Zullo (Wisconsin Examiner) Across the country, states are inking agreements with neighbors or striking out on their own to pursue billions in federal funding to set up “hydrogen hubs,”
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The director of the Minnesota Biofuels Association suggests the notion that biofuels are competing with electric vehicles has been exaggerated. Brian Werner says despite state
by Brian Jennings (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) A few years ago, ACE began alerting our industry that it would be a matter of if, not when, Congress would
by Rachel Schutte (Farm Progress) Bipartisan letter comes as the agency prepares to issue the ‘set’ rule in coming weeks. — As the Environmental Protection Agency prepares to issue its “set”
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels), along with other biofuel and agriculture stakeholders in the state, sent a letter to Gov. Tim Walz on Oct 17 asking him
by Tom Slunecka (Ag Innovation Campus/Biobased Diesel Daily) We’re pouring it on this harvest season at the Ag Innovation Campus, literally. This fall, I’m pleased to report that, after breaking ground
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) Following an April 12 announcement by President Biden, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a series of emergency waivers allowing E15 (gasoline containing 15 percent
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) hosted plant tours for two schools earlier this week. On Oct 11, CVEC welcomed 25 students from Minnewaska Area High School’s agriculture processing
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) concluded a five-month E15 promotional campaign in the Twin Cities metro area on Oct 6 at a Winner station in St Paul.
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Southwest Star Concept School from Okabena visited Highwater Ethanol on Oct 4 to learn about ethanol production. “We are always pleased to share our story with students.
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Minnesota farmer Tom Haag is the new president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), starting his term on October 1. Haag farms corn and soybeans in Eden Valley
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Bioengineering students from Minnesota State University, Mankato toured Guardian Energy yesterday to learn about ethanol production. “We were happy to once again welcome students from Minnesota State University –
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up today to promote E15 at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights. During the promotion, which was held from
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Policymakers and energy security hawks love fuel, but consumers love renewable chemicals that power the everyday applications in their lives — resins, solvents, nutraceuticals, intermediates
by Scott Neuman (NPR) … The government’s conservation programs are meant to bolster farmers’ response to climate change, as (Iowa farmer Robb) Ewoldt and others like him are forced to confront
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty-four students from Blooming Prairie High School toured Al-Corn Clean Fuel today to get a closer look at renewable energy production. “We were pleased to welcome Blooming Prairie High
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Business Wire) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced new supply deals for renewable natural gas (RNG), as
by Kathleen Ronayne (Associated Press) California is poised to set a 2035 deadline for all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to be powered by electricity or hydrogen,
by Ken Colombini (Renewable Fuels Association) As gasoline prices hit record levels earlier this summer, we heard plenty of anecdotal stories about a surge in the number of drivers seeking out
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minneapolis, Aug 19 – The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who chose E15 during an hour-long promotion at the Holiday station on Old
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This week on ABLC CONNECT, we networked and exchanged information about the world of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, and as part of the proceedings, we had
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) It’s been more than 10 years since the celebrated IPOs of Amyris, Codexis and Gevo showed that the second wave of industrial biotechnology (after the first
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who chose E15 during an hour-long promotion yesterday at a Winner gas station in Brooklyn Center. During
by Ashley Hanley (KTOE) The biofuels issue sparked brisk debate between U-S House candidates during a Tuesday forum on Farmfest’s first day. Second District Democratic Congresswoman Angie Craig: “I’m the first
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … Here are the details from the US Senate with markers to indicate items of definite or possible industry interest. More on the bill here. Summary of
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With gasoline prices still at historically high levels, a group of U.S. senators on Tuesday introduced legislation that would expand demand for ethanol by establishing
(Marshall Radio) The running mate for Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen was in Granite Falls last week. Former Minnesota Viking Matt Birk toured the hydro-electric dam and also paid a visit
by Melissa Anderson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Eleven years ago, California led the way with the implementation of its Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which continues to be a guiding force for
by Mark Fischenich (Mankota Free Press) At a time when oil prices have made it particularly painful to gas up a vehicle, when western democracies are struggling with the ethics of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) … The biogas frenzy of course is a happier story. It seems every company in the world has discovered the virtues of decarbonization but few have
by Susanne Retka Schill (Biodiesel Magazine) Three developers take different approaches to filling the expected surge for demand in oilseeds
by Currey McCullough (RFD TV) Just this morning (July 19, 2022) on a call with ag reporters, Iowa Senator Chuck
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) From Minnesota to Nebraska, discussions around performance-based fuel standards are bringing a broad
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Twenty years ago, Minnesota became a trailblazer in biodiesel policy by passing the first-ever state
(Renewable Fuels Association) The state of California took an important step toward approving the use of cleaner, lower-cost E15 today (July
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up yesterday at a Holiday station in Coon
by Stephen Mikkelson (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, POET Biorefining LLC, in
by Theresa Lieb (Green Biz) … From my conversations with farmers in Minnesota and many other practitioners over the past months,
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM rewarded drivers who fueled up with E15 at the
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) … E85 is priced significantly less than other blends of fuel across the country, even $2 below
(NACS) The white paper will help spark conversation on finding an answer to reducing emissions from all vehicles. — The Fuels
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Board Member and former Chairman Randy Doyal on receiving the prestigious High
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) List of Midwest States Seeking E15 Rulemaking Grows to Nine With Ohio Request — Add
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake BioEnergy on May 17 to get a closer look
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) …Airbus Helicopters in Japan and Japan’s leading helicopter operator Nakanihon Air (NNK) jointly performed
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on May 19 unanimously voted that the organization has existing
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up at a Holiday station in New Hope
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Blooming Prairie High School visited Al-Corn Clean Fuel on May 12 to learn about ethanol
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Worthington High School toured Heron Lake BioEnergy on May 17 to get a closer look
by Jared Strong (Iowa Capital Dispatch) A new state law that requires most of Iowa’s fuel stations to sell a gasoline
(Summit Carbon Solutions/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Summit Carbon Solutions announced May 12 the start of a new five-state radio ad campaign highlighting
(Forum News Service/Dickinson Press) Summit Carbon Solutions is proposing to build the world’s largest carbon capture and sequestration project. Ethanol
by John Lauritsen (CBS Minnesota) … (Brian) Thalmann believes E15, also known as Unleaded 88, can alleviate rising gas prices. It’s
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Officials at Gevo Inc. discussed progress with the development of the company’s renewable natural gas
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Sixteen students from St Peter Public Schools toured Guardian Energy yesterday to get a better understanding of the
(Minnesota Bi0-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up at a Winner station in Richfield yesterday
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twelve students from Minnesota New Country School in Henderson toured Guardian Energy on April 29 to learn about
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM teamed up yesterday to educate drivers on the benefits
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. governors from eight Midwest states, many of which are major corn producers, asked the Biden administration
(Office of Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA)) Gov. Reynolds released the following statement today in response to the legislature passing HF2128: “This is
(KQ Education Group/Bloomberg) Commodities trading giant Cargill Inc. expects some of its freight vessels to be powered by clean marine fuel
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Over the next five months, the Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM will team up at
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Students from Wabasso High School’s crop science class toured Highwater Ethanol on April 7 to learn more
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seven students from Morris Area Secondary School toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) yesterday to learn about ethanol
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Twenty-two students from Sleepy Eye High School toured Highwater Ethanol on April 20 to get a closer look
(Summit Carbon Solutions/PR Newswire) A new study shows that Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed carbon capture, transportation, and storage project will create
(KIT) …Two Senate Ag Committee members recently urged the EPA to update its greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Senators John Thune,
(Red River Farm Network) The Minnesota Corn Growers Association wants the state to adopt an E-15 standard for unleaded gasoline,
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eleven students from Ridgewater College toured Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company (CVEC) on April 1 to get a better
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) The soybean industry continues to prep for what’s expected to be demand growth for renewable diesel, sustainable
(KLGR) Two Senate Ag Committee members recently urged the Environmental Protection Agency to update its greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Senators
(Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, hit a record 814 million gallons in 2021, according
by Rob Hubbard (Minnesota House Public Information/Biobased Diesel Daily) What can Minnesota do to play a role in slowing down climate
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) Attorneys general in Iowa, Kansas and the governor of Minnesota asked the EPA for a
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products on March 10 to
by Spencer Chase (Agri-Pulse) The Biden administration is fielding a steady stream of requests for emergency action to allow for
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) With the start of the summer driving season fast approaching and year-round E15 sales no
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) With three CO2 pipelines in development, carbon capture and sequestration is poised to become
(Red River Farm Network) The Minnesota Corn Growers Association is closely monitoring an effort in the state legislature that would
(Ohio Soybean Association/Highland County Press) At a time of growing consensus on the need for greater reliance on domestic fuel
by Geogg Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Minneapolis Star Tribune) Contrary to the assertions of the March 13 article “Ethanol’s emissions clouding its benefits,” ethanol’s
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On Day 2 of ABLC in Washington, DC, The Digest announced the 50 Hottest Projects in
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Seventeen students from Central High School in Norwood Young America toured Heartland Corn Products on March 10 to
by Dillon Adams (Siouxland Proud) One of Siouxland’s largest ethanol producers spoke on how much they would benefit from a carbon
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Eleven students from Red Rock Central Public School toured Highwater Ethanol on March 1 to learn more about
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) … An Iowa state senator’s bill would take away the companies’ ability to use eminent
by Maia Schifman (The Blake School/Climate Generation) .. Climate change is like that essay you’ve been procrastinating. It was assigned
by Bruce Comer, Frank Kim and Zak Putlak (Ocean Park/Biofuels Digest) As ethanol producers pursued mergers and acquisitions, and renewable diesel
by Will Thurmond (Emerging Markets) Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, September 2021) provides a
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The Minnesota House Agriculture Finance and Policy Committee is focused on biofuels as the 2022
by Mike Hughlett (Star Tribune) … Right now, the CO2 pipelines don’t require approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
by Nicola Jones (Yale Environment 360) Ammonia has been widely used as a fertilizer for the last century. Now, using
(Minnesota Department of Agriculture/EIN News) A new Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) grant will help Minnesota service stations who want
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) A dozen Minnesota soybean and biodiesel industry leaders had the opportunity to attend the recent National Biodiesel Conference on
by Jeff Beach (AgWeek) State agencies have been meeting with stakeholder groups, including farm groups. A report will be sent
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … Recognizing this, the governors of seven Midwest states sent a letter
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) … “I’ve (Governor Tim Walz (D)) been on that bandwagon since I was in Congress in
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) released its 2021 Annual Report today. The report details the work carried
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) What clean fuel standards are on the horizon? Graham Noyes, Executive Director of the Low Carbon
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/Investing.com) The U.S. biofuel blending program known as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) could see its most
(The Messenger) Keeping industry strong is a top priority — The evolving renewable fuels industries – ethanol and biodiesel –
(Owatonna People’s Press/Renewable Fuels Association) The author claims that the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) was enacted in the wake of 9/11.
by Dan Gearino (Inside Climate News) This 1970s Minnesota Farmers’ Uprising Tried to Block One. What Can it Teach Us? As
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 65 countries have targets or mandates–how much, where, when and what? READ MORE Commodities 2022:
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Here’s a short compilation video of our station events in 2021. We’re looking forward to seeing all
by Elliott Blackburn (Argus Media) New low-carbon fuel supplies will add pressure in 2022 on California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Why they do what they do, what net-zero fuels really means, how agriculture and
(CGB Enterprises/Associated Press) CGB Enterprises, Inc. (CGB) and Minnesota Soybean Processors (MnSP) today announced that they have formed a joint venture
by Timothy Gardner and Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) … The bill contains billions of dollars to extend so-called 45Q tax credits for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Why they do what they do, what net-zero fuels really means, how agriculture and land
(Market Screener) As the United States focuses on tackling climate change, the energy market is seen as a key part of
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Nine students from Red Rock Central Public School visited Highwater Ethanol on Dec 2 to learn about ethanol
(Truterra) In 2022, Truterra will offer two approaches, one to reward recent adopters for their investment in carbon-sequestering practices and one
by Bella Carpentier (Minnesota Daily/Associated Press) After years of pressure from student groups and numerous resolutions passed within the University
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) he Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and Heartland Corn Products hosted a virtual plant tour for 15 students
by Robert White (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) … What is clear, however, is that true energy security and resilience lies
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The president of Minnesota Farmers Union wants to see biofuels policy that accounts for farmers
Ag Policy Blog: Carbon Pipelines Projects Face Permit Hearings, Litigation and Legislation
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) 2023 will shape up as a major year in the permitting and development of carbon pipelines across the Midwest and Plains states. The Minnesota and South