by Junya Hemmi (Nikkei) Japanese marine shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines plans to put the country's first biofuel-hydrogen tourist vessel into
NOx (nitrogen oxides)
Back TO HOMEConverting Engines, and the E85 Narrative
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Whether Tuomo Isokivijärvi is meeting with venture capitalists in Palo Alto, California, Finland or anywhere
September 14, 2023 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy and Toyota Announce Completion of World's First "Tri-gen" Production System
(Toyota Motor North America/PR Newswire) FuelCell Energy's Tri-gen technology produces three products: renewable electricity, renewable hydrogen, and usable water; Marks Toyota's first
September 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Nearly $14 Million Announced to Advance Clean Hydrogen Innovation Application DEADLINE October 23, 2023
(New York State Energy Research and Development Authority) Round One Makes Up to $8 Million Available to Address Challenges of Decarbonizing
August 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Back to School with a Battle of the Buses: Electric and Diesel
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) ... Diesel is the technology of choice for school buses due to its combination of
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
CCS Brings Health Savings by Cutting Pollution — Report
by Carlos Anchondo (Politico Pro Energywire) A study analyzed the benefits of capturing pollutants from 54 facilities across seven industries. -- Carbon
August 08, 2023 Read Full Article
mtu Kinetic PowerPack from Rolls-Royce Approved for Renewable Diesel
(Rolls-Royce) mtu Kinetic PowerPack for uninterruptible power supply now even more environmentally friendly; Tests show: no loss of performance with renewable diesel/HVO; System
August 03, 2023 Read Full Article
OceanScore’s ESG Solution and Sustainability Data Platform Score Highly with New Investors
(Ocean Score/Maritime Executive) OceanScore has brought onboard a group of high-profile investors to fund development of new data-driven tools intended
August 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Technology Fuels a New Future for Internal Combustion Engine
(Transport Topics) The Secret Lies in the Use of Greener Fuels -- According to fleet executives as well as fleet maintenance managers,
August 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Lowering Crop Production Emissions EWG: Common Practices Can Reduce GHG Emissions From Corn Production
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Environmental Working Group is touting six farming practices in the Corn Belt the group says
July 26, 2023 Read Full Article
Plugging in an FFV? The Best of Both Worlds
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association) Earlier this year, the Renewable Fuels Association unveiled our 2022 Ford Escape plug-in hybrid electric
July 22, 2023 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Coalition Calls on IMO to Regulate All GHG Emissions on a Full Lifecycle Basis
(SEA-LNG) Clear and consistent regulation is key to driving maritime decarbonisation. With this in mind, and ahead the International Maritime
June 29, 2023 Read Full Article
DC Water Receives First 100% Biodiesel Vehicle from US EPA’s DERA Program Grant
(DC Water) DC Water has received its first of 12 B100 vehicles from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program grant
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Senate Fails to Override Biden Veto of Truck Pollution Resolution
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The Senate on Wednesday failed to override President Joe Biden’s veto of a resolution targeting an
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Inaugurates New RNG Filling Station in Norway
(Biofuels International) Finland-headed gas and energy major Gasum Oy has held the inauguration of a new biomethane - aka renewable natural
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
University of California Research Shows Emissions-Reducing Benefits of E15 Blend
(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly released, peer-reviewed study from the University of California, Riverside, shows that the E15 ethanol blend provides notable emissions
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
DENCO II LLC Fined $250,000 for Environmental Violations at Morris Ethanol Facility
(Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) According to a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) enforcement investigation, Denco II LLC violated several industrial wastewater,
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Outlook and Lifecycle Characteristics of Alternative Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The transportation Sector accounts for 33% of total US emissions and marine fuels are 3
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon Negativity
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) –
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Successful First Phase of Engine Testing Confirms Material Improvements in Efficiency and Emissions Reductions with bioMSAR™
(RNS/Investegate/Quadrise/Vertoro) Quadrise Plc (AIM:QED), the supplier of innovative energy solutions for a cleaner planet, and biorefinery specialists, Vertoro BV ("Vertoro") have been collaborating
May 26, 2023 Read Full Article
ClearFlame Ethanol Trucks Roll out Next Month in Texas
by Tom Quimby (CCJ) As most carbon-cutting efforts in Class 8 continue to focus on costly and complicated transitions to all-electric
May 25, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Sen. Ricketts, Colleagues for Renewable Fuels Month Recognition
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and eight additional Senate colleagues for a resolution naming May
May 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Sequestration in the Field
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Carbon intensity scores determine, in part, the value producers get for each gallon of
May 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Expander Energy to Construct Its 1st Bio-SynDiesel® Project
(Expander Energy/Biobased Diesel Daily) Calgary, Alberta-based Expander Energy Inc. announced May 4 that it has signed an agreement with Rocky Mountain
May 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Anaergia to Supply Renewable Natural Gas to FuelCell Energy to Create Renewable Hydrogen Supporting Toyota’s Landmark Port Facility
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anew Climate to sell renewable natural gas for FuelCell Energy’s Tri-gen system -- Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”)
May 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Colorado Adopts ‘Advanced Clean Trucks’ Rule to Speed Transition to Heavy-Duty EVs
by Chase Woodruff (Colorado Newsline) Air quality panel unanimously approves California-style standards after yearlong delay -- Colorado air quality regulators on
May 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Tesoro to Pay $27.5 Million for Violating Previous Court Order Requiring It to Reduce Air Pollution at Its Martinez, Calif. Refinery
(U.S. Department of Justice) Settlement Will Result in Cleaner Air Due to Tesoro’s Forfeiture of Air Emission Credits -- The Department
April 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Capitol Corridor Scores Big Win in the Race to Combat Climate Change
(Capitol Corridor) A more sustainable fuel made from renewable raw materials will soon run rail fleets in California -- Capitol Corridor
April 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Trucking Industry Worries US EPA Put 'Cart before the Horse' with Emissions Proposal
by Jasmin Melvin (S&P Global) EPA, California rules look to phase out diesel trucks; Will require more trucks to haul same amount
April 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Is Set to Propose Toughest-Ever Rules on Car Pollution to Spur EVs
by Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Proposal will not mandate EVs or ban gas-powered models; EPA will outline standards for cars,
April 07, 2023 Read Full Article
When It Comes to Climate in the EU, Ships Are Neither Airplanes Nor Road Vehicles
by Philippe Marchand (Transport Energy Strategies) ... The regulation regarding air transport, as exposed in a recent post, is highly prescriptive,
April 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Top Trends for Natural Gas Fleets to Watch in 2023
(Trillium/ACT News) ... The sustainability impact of natural gas is magnified when you factor in the use of low- and carbon-negative
April 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Taking a Diverse Approach Is Key to Carbon Removal, Says New Study
by Brendan Bane (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Phys.org) Diversification reduces risk. That's the spirit of one key takeaway from a new
March 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden Will Let California Lead on Electric Trucks, Despite Industry Protest
by Anna Phillips (Washington Post) The EPA plans to grant California a waiver that will allow the state to phase
March 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Why EPA’s Huge Social Cost of Carbon Might Fail to Halt CO2
by Jean Chemnick (E&E Climatewire) EPA is about to finalize a sky-high value for carbon that could be used whenever the
March 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Liqvis Continues to Expand Its Bio-LNG Supply Portfolio and Will Gradually Switch to Bio-LNG for Heavy Duty Transport from 2023
(Uniper) Liqvis GmbH and revis bioenergy GmbH conclude agreement on supply of Bio-LNG; From mid-2023, Liqvis will gradually switch to
February 23, 2023 Read Full Article
GOP Senators Seek to Overturn EPA's New Truck Emissions Standards
by Josh Fisher (Fleet Owner) The resolution, backed by 34 Senate Republicans, challenges the Environmental Protection Agency’s more stringent regulations
February 16, 2023 Read Full Article
L.A. Is Shutting Down Its Largest Gas Plant — and Replacing It with an Unproven Hydrogen Project
by Sammy Roth (Los Angeles Times) The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with an $800-million plan
February 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engines and Hydrogen Fuel Cells
by Jim Nebergall (Cummins) ... (B)oth hydrogen engines and hydrogen fuel cells are receiving an increasing interest. Given medium and heavy-duty trucks
January 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Trucking Down the 2023 Road
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum) Diesel is the lifeblood of the trucking industry, a familiar refrain to economists, forecasters,
January 24, 2023 Read Full Article
The Future Is Now: Renewable Propane
by Steve Whaley (Propane Education and Research Council/ACT News) For decades, fleet owners have relied on propane autogas as a powerful,
January 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Begas Promote a Partnership to Decarbonize Heavy Urban Transport with Bioautogas
(Cepsa) ο Both companies will promote using biogas and other renewably-sourced fuels in buses, delivery vehicles, waste collection trucks, and
January 20, 2023 Read Full Article
School-Bus fleet in Beaverton, Oregon, Switches to Renewable Diesel Fuel
(Beaverton School District/Biobased Diesel Daily) As of mid-January, the Beaverton School District in Oregon has stopped using petroleum-based diesel fuel in
January 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Ciarán Cannon Hits out after 'Bag of Sh*t' Thrown at Him and Anne Rabbitte
by Daniel McConnell (Irish Examiner) Ciarán Cannon along with junior minister Anne Rabbitte had a 'bag of sh*t' thrown at
January 10, 2023 Read Full Article
Hyundai Completes Verification for LNG/Hydrogen Hybrid Engine
(Maritime Executive) Hyundai Heavy Industries Group has developed and successfully tested Korea's first LNG/hydrogen mixed-firing engine. The development of the hybrid
January 02, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Submits Comments to USDA on Climate-Smart Farming Practices
( American Coalition for Ethanol /Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation
December 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Final EPA Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles to Slash Dangerous Pollution and Take Key Step Toward Accelerating Zero-Emissions Future
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Beginning in Model Year 2027, EPA’s Clean Trucks Plan will safeguard clean air for millions in
December 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Cover Crop Bill Could Turn Over a New Leaf in Sustainable Agriculture
by Elina Lingappa and Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) In July 2022, Representative Sean Casten (D-Ill.) introduced the Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary
December 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Korean Register to Support Development of Methanol Bunkering in Ulsan
(Korean Register) International classification society Korean Register (KR) and Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) have signed an MOU to support methanol-fueled ships
November 24, 2022 Read Full Article
CMA CGM Orders Seven Biogas-Powered Ships to Serve French West Indies
(Bioenergy Insight) Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, Rodolphe Saadé, recently announced the rollout of seven new container
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Request for Public Input About Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Funding DEADLINE December 21, 2022
(Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA/Federal Register) The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests public input for NRCS to use to
November 23, 2022 Read Full Article
CARB Approves Amendments to Off-Road Regulation to Further Reduce Emissions
(California Air Resources Board) Program is expected to yield more than $5 billion in health benefits from 2024 to 2038
November 22, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Responds to Petitions to Address Harmful Emissions from Locomotives
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today (November 9, 2022), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it is responding to petitions from
November 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Sugarcane Ethanol’s Ongoing Benefit to California
by Leticia Phillips (Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association, UNICA/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The future is bright for sugarcane ethanol, as it is poised
November 09, 2022 Read Full Article
Leading the Way to Cleaner, More Affordable, American-Made Fuel
(Office of Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts (R-NE)) There’s no reason why the U.S. should be reliant on authoritarian regimes like Iran,
November 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Missouri Loses Appeal Challenging Biden’s Social Cost of Carbon
by Alex Guillén (Politico Pro) The ruling marks the second red state lawsuit against the regulatory metric to fall short.
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä, Carnival Corporation and GoodFuels Partner in 100% Biofuel Tests
(Wärtsilä) The technology group Wärtsilä partnered with Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line and Netherlands based GoodFuels, a market leader in sustainable
October 21, 2022 Read Full Article
HAM Group and CycleØ Will Build the First BioLNG Plant in Chile
(HAM Group) The works will be carried out through HAM Chile and FNX Liquid Natural Gas -- HAM Group and CycleØ have been awarded the
October 14, 2022 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon-Negativity for Second Straight Year
(NGV America) Bio-CNG Below Zero Again with Annual Average Carbon Intensity Score of -44.4 gCO2e/MJ for 2021 -- Natural Gas Vehicles
October 12, 2022 Read Full Article
Comparing Emission Reductions across Alternative Fuels
(Cummins) Vehicle greenhouse gas emissions can be accounted for on a “tank-to-wheels” basis or on a “well-to-wheels” basis. The former
October 11, 2022 Read Full Article
High-Speed Engine Developers Zero in on Methanol and Biofuels
by John Snyder (Riviera) SMM 2022 offered enginebuilders the opportunity to display new prime movers and gensets capable of burning
October 07, 2022 Read Full Article
California Adopts Comprehensive Strategy to Meet Federal Ozone Standard over Next 15 Years
(California Air Resources Board) Strategy calls for control measures by state, federal, international entities to ensure California meets federal 70
October 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Mercedes F1 Trucks Biofuel Trial Reduces CO2 Emissions by 89%
by Jonathan Noble (Motorsport) Mercedes has revealed how a trial of running its race trucks on biofuel for the recent Formula 1 triple
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
SEA-LNG Response to UCL Rreport Exploring Methods for Understanding Stranded Value: Case Study on LNG Capable Ships
(SEA-LNG) The recent study from UCL, Exploring methods for understanding stranded value: case study on LNG capable ships, is a flawed academic
September 23, 2022 Read Full Article
Top 5: All EVs, All the Time in the EU??
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies) ... • Plug-in Hybrids with E85: An IFPEN study has showed that they’re just
September 22, 2022 Read Full Article
UPDATE 2-GM Backs Setting Tough U.S. Emissions Targets for 2030
by David Shepardson (Reuters) General Motors Co said on Tuesday it backed establishing tougher federal emissions standards to help ensure at
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Cummins QSK95 Engine Proven Fully Compatible With Renewable Diesel
(Cummins/Business Wire) Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is pleased to announce that its popular Tier 4 QSK95 engine can be safely used
September 21, 2022 Read Full Article
Inside Innovation: Long Live Electric, But Diesel’s Not Dead Yet
by John Bleasby (Daily Commercial News) ... When projected over 10 years between 2022 and 2032, it found considerable advantages with
September 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Bureau Veritas Issues New “BIOFUEL READY” Notation
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, has released a new “BIOFUEL READY” notation
August 31, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Report to Congress Highlights National Clean Air & Climate Benefits of Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
(Diesel Technology Forum) The Diesel Technology Forum (DTF) praises the United States Environmental Protection Agency for its Fifth Report to Congress highlighting the
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Issue Brief | The Growth in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Aviation (2019, revised 2022)
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) This issue brief examines the impact the growth of air travel and freight
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
Experimental Conception and Thermo-Energetic Analysis of a Solar Biogas Production System
by Badr Ouhammou, Aggour Mohammed, Smouh Sliman, Abdelmajid Jamil, Bakraoui Mohammed, Fadoua Karouach, Hassan El Bari, Tarik Kousksou (Case Studies
August 24, 2022 Read Full Article
FOBAS: MARPOL Annex VI and the Use of Marine Biofuels
(Manifold Times) Lloyd’s Register Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) on Monday (15 August) released a bulletin responding to
August 17, 2022 Read Full Article
HVO Is a Fuel You Need to Know
(Diesel Technology Forum) HVO, along with renewable diesel and biodiesel, delivers significant GHG and other emissions benefits with the promise
August 03, 2022 Read Full Article
The Man Helping Volvo's Trucks Go Green
by Ryan Heath (Politico's The Long Game) But we also believe that there is a future for internal combustion. And so
July 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Research Finds More Emissions Benefits at Lower Cost from Accelerated Fleet Turnover and Use of Bio- and Renewable Fuels than Switching to Electrified Medium and Heavy-Duty Trucks
(Diesel Technology Forum/Globe Newswire) A new study that evaluates several approaches to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions from medium
July 25, 2022 Read Full Article
Boost for Biofuels as IMO Removes Regulatory Hurdle
by Unni Einemo (Hellenic Shipping News) MARPOL Annex VI regulations were written for petroleum derived fuels but also apply to
July 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Argentina: OptiFuel Gives Details on Deal to Switch 400 Locomotives to (Renewable) Natural Gas
(OptiFuel Systems/NGV Journal) OptiFuel Systems, a decarbonization solutions provider of products and systems for eliminating emissions in the rail, marine, and
July 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Green Infrastructure Critical to Hydrogen Propulsion’s Success
by Chris Kjelgaard (AIN Online) Aerospace manufacturers agree that the ability to produce hydrogen in vast quantities using only renewable forms
July 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Meeting the Methane Pledge: The U.S. Can Do More on Agriculture
by Ben Lilliston (Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy) When the United States and European Union signed the Global Methane Pledge
June 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Boost for Biofuels as IMO Removes Regulatory Hurdle
(International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)) Interest in biofuels is growing due to its environmental benefits and potential GHG savings, but
June 26, 2022 Read Full Article
MAN Marine Engines Approved for Renewable Diesel
(Marine Link) MAN Engines said it has approved all marine engines from its current product range for use with renewable diesel
June 24, 2022 Read Full Article
SoCalGas Wins $750,000 CEC Grant to Fuel Hydrogen Research
(Southern California Gas/Biomass Magazine) The California Energy Commission has awarded SoCalGas a $750,000 grant to pursue development of a novel
June 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Apex, Nevada Site Acquired for Largest Western US Renewable Diesel Refinery
(Vegas Renewable Diesel/PR Newswire) Vegas Renewable Diesel Inc. (VRD) announces acquisition of a prime site near Las Vegas for the largest renewable diesel
June 14, 2022 Read Full Article
More than 7,000 Comments, Letters Support Clean Fuels Project in Oregon
(Next Renewable Fuels/Biobased Diesel Daily) More than 7,000 public comments and letters were submitted to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
June 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Clearing the Air on E15 and Smog
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... In 2017 congressional testimony, Dr. Janet Yanowitz of EcoEngineering Inc., an environmental
June 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Auramarine Introduces Methanol Fuel Supply System for Marine Engines
(Auramarine) Auramarine Ltd, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, process and power industries, has invested in the development
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
First Dutch BioLNG Plant Fuels Heavy Trucks Covering 4 Million Kilometers
(Nordsol/NGV Journal) The Netherlands’ first bio-LNG plant has achieved a production milestone of one million kilograms, enabling about four million kilometers
May 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) Has Developed Requirements for Ships Equipped to Use Alternative Fuels.
(Russian Maritime Register of Shipping) RS develops alternative fuels requirements -- The relevant Circular Letter (No. 312-09-1760c) is accessible at rs-class.org
May 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Clearing the Air on E15 and Smog
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While E15 scored an important temporary victory in April, we need to
May 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Approved for Use in Rolls-Royce Power-Generation Systems
(Rolls-Royce/Biobased Diesel Daily) Rolls-Royce has taken a significant step towards meeting its net zero goals, set out last year, with the
May 17, 2022 Read Full Article
EPA Seeks Input from Small Businesses on Potential Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles for Model Years 2027 and Later DEADLINE: May 31, 2022
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as Small Entity Representatives (SERs)
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
A Fuel Switch for Future Farms
by John Blum (Marquette University) A new combustion system for engines allows heavy-duty farm equipment normally powered by diesel fuel
May 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Research Group Urges EPA to Nix ZEV Credit System
by Arianna Skibell (E&E News) The International Council on Clean Transportation says the proposed zero-emission vehicle credit system, which allows
May 12, 2022 Read Full Article
More than Half of US Commercial Trucks Are Powered by Near-Zero Emissions Advanced Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) National Average Now Reaches 53% -- Research shows that for the first time, more than half of all
May 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Independent Study Confirms Cost Savings & Emissions Advantages for Heavy-Duty Trucks Running ClearFlame’s Engine Modification Technology
(ClearFlame) Study by Gladstein, Neandross & Associates highlights ClearFlame’s ability to help fleets lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Veolia Launches Its First Renewable Fuel Powered Fleet
(Veolia) Following the contract start on 1 April, Veolia has launched a brand new fleet of green fuelled vehicles to
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
It's Time For Ethanol Honesty: Sparring with the New Spate of Anti-Ethanol Scatological Slurs
by Marc J. Rauch (The Auto Channel) The April announcement by Joe Biden that E15 would be allowed to be sold
April 27, 2022 Read Full Article
Straddling 2 Worlds: Energy Abundance and the Clean-Energy Future
by Allen Schaeffer (Diesel Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) Today we are living in two worlds. One is of energy abundance
April 26, 2022 Read Full Article
Craggs Energy Selects Green Biofuels’ Gd+ HVO for Launch of UK’s First In-land HVO Fuel Terminal
by Abbie Wyatt (Craggs Energy) Businesses and other fuel suppliers across the country can now access over half a million litres
April 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Testimony of the Diesel Technology Forum before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 12, 2022
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... Reducing Emissions should be more than just Setting New Engine Standards, but also Implementing More Immediate Term
April 12, 2022 Read Full Article
World’s First Containership that Uses Synthetic LNG Drives Great GHG Drop
(MAN Energy Solutions) MAN Energy Solutions reported that the 1,036-TEU container ship, ‘ElbBLUE’ – the former ‘Wes Amelie’ – has
April 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Lloyd’s Register Releases ‘Technical Report: NOx from Marine Diesel Engines Using Biofuels’
(Manifold Times) Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) recently released the Technical Report: NOx from marine diesel engines using biofuels document. The technical update,
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
ACE to EPA: Adopt GREET Model and Recognize Ethanol’s Low Carbon Value
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In South Dakota, The American Coalition for Ethanol submitted feedback to the Environmental Protection Agency’s request
April 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Spain: Benidorm Municipal Vehicles Run on Biomethane
(Benidorm City Council/NGV Journal) The service station installed at the Benidorm Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) already supplies renewable natural gas to
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Shipping Eyes Biofuels on Route to Decarbonisation, Shares Infineum Expert
by Rob Ashton (Manifold Times) The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted mandatory measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from
March 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Argonne Researcher Tests New Approach to Lighten the Carbon Footprint of Locomotives
by Kristen Mally Dean (Argonne National Laboratory) Using hydrous ethanol as a dual fuel in internal combustion engines may help
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
New Bureau Veritas Rule Note Addresses Safety of Fuel Cells on Ships
(Bureau Veritas) Bureau Veritas (BV), a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification, has released a new rule note (NR 547)
March 29, 2022 Read Full Article
Proposed Rule and Related Materials for Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards
(Environmental Protection Agency) On March 3, 2022, EPA Administrator Regan signed a proposed rule that would set new, more stringent standards
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Container Ships Begin Biofuel Trials in Singapore
(Biofuels International) CMA CGM along with Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has started biofuel bunkering in Singapore as
March 07, 2022 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing Power & Producing Hydrogen: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to FuelCell Energy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Capturing carbon while simultaneously generating power – sounds like a win-win and FuelCell Energy is
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
States, Green Groups Challenge EPA's Aviation GHG Standard
by Juan Carlos Rodriguez (Law360) States and green groups are urging the D.C. Circuit to order the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
March 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Safe Bulkers Inc. Announces Results of Pilot Biofuel Project
(Safe Bulkers) Safe Bulkers Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: SB), an international provider of marine dry-bulk transportation services announced that in
February 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Mitsui OSK Lines Operates Bunkering Vessel on Biodiesel Blend above 30%
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. announced Feb. 9 that the bunkering vessel Techno Star, owned and
February 15, 2022 Read Full Article
WasteFuel Agriculture Launches to Turn Agriculture Waste into Green Fuel
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Waste-to-fuel start up WasteFuel has launched WasteFuel Agriculture which will turn farm waste into low-carbon
February 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Ethanol Diesel Engine Passes Road Test ClearFlame Ethanol Technology Passes Road Test in Class 8 Diesel Truck Engine
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) A startup company developing technology that allows diesel trucks to run on straight renewable fuels
February 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Meet WasteFuel, the Company Helping Maersk Achieve Its Decarbonisation Goals
by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) ... Maersk, the second largest shipping operator in the world, announced in January it
February 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Haulier Makes Total Switch to HVO Biofuel GD+ To Cut Carbon And Particulate Emissions
(EIN Presswire) Road hauliers MJD will switch to GD+ which reduces particulate emissions by up to 85% and Nitrogen Oxides
February 03, 2022 Read Full Article
d’Amico Group-Led Decarbonization Trial Confirms Positive Reduction in Carbon Emissions and Carbon Intensity of Biofuel Blend Derived from Renewable Feedstock
(d’Amico Group) d’Amico Group, ABS, LR FOBAS, MAN Energy Solutions, RINA, the Liberian Registry and Trafigura announce positive results in this
February 02, 2022 Read Full Article
California's Battle to Cut Emissions with Biofuels Burns in New Truck Engines
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) Renewable diesel is touted as a cleaner-burning fuel, but a recent study has shown the fuel falls short
January 21, 2022 Read Full Article
WasteFuel Announces WasteFuel Marine, a Green Shipping Fuel Solution
(WasteFuel) WasteFuel, a developer of low-carbon biofuels, announced today the launch of WasteFuel Marine, a renewable fuel solution for the shipping
January 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Negative Biofuels Can Build Soil and Rural Prosperity
by Chuck Hassebrook, David Laird and Jill Euken (The Gazette) ... That pathway is the Pyrolysis-Biochar-Bioenergy Platform, which produces biofuel and
January 10, 2022 Read Full Article
In an East Coast First, New Jersey Will Phase out Diesel Trucks
by María Paula Rubiano A. (Grist) New Jersey joins California, Oregon, and Washington in setting ambitious goals to electrify trucks
January 03, 2022 Read Full Article
Hungry for Value: The Digest’s 2021 Multi-Slide Guide to The Wolfpack on Green Hydrogen
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed the ABLC Wolfpack’s take on 5 key Green Hydrogen companies, then check
December 30, 2021 Read Full Article
New Energy Vision Report Analyzes Non-Petroleum Fuel Options for Waste & Recycling Fleets
(Waste Advantage Magazine) The sustainable energy NGO Energy Vision published a new report on waste and recycling collection truck fleets,
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
GE Aviation Looks to Test Catalyst Using 100% SAF
by Jerry Siebenmark (AIN Online) Through a partnership with the Czech Technical University in Prague (CVUT), GE Aviation Czech will begin
December 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Agriculture Equipment Industry Faces Global Challenges by Advancing Technology and Practices that Boost Productivity while Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(Diesel Technology Forum) America’s farms are greener and more productive than before while exploring new fuels and technologies for the
December 20, 2021 Read Full Article
UK Trade Remedies Authority Proposes Trade Measures for Biodiesel Public Comment DEADLINE: January 14, 2022
(UK Government Trade Remedies Authority) The UK TRA has proposed that existing measures on imports of FAME biodiesel are kept,
December 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Tidal Transit Sails on 100% HVO Bio Diesel!
(Work Boat 365) Having been fully utilised this year working for Ørsted and James Fisher Marine Services supporting offshore wind farms
December 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Study Yields Curious NOx Results from New Technology Diesel Engines Running RD/BD Blends
(California Air Resources Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) The California Air Resources Board contracted with the University of California at Riverside Bourns College
November 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Nordic Transports Switch to HVO Fuel – Estimating an 88 Per Cent Reduction of CO2 Emissions Annually
(Mondelēz International) As part of Mondelēz Internationals commitment to a 2050 net zero emissions target, the company is replacing regular
November 12, 2021 Read Full Article
Reducing Emissions, Boosting Efficiency, Using Renewable Fuels Drives the Future for Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) ... “Globally, one out of every two economic sectors depend on diesel power. Trucks, trains, buses, marine workboats, as well as agricultural, forestry, mining and construction equipment
November 02, 2021 Read Full Article
RFA Stresses Tech-Neutral, Market-Based Approach to California Emissions Reduction
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted late last week, the Renewable Fuels Association reminded the California Air Resources Board that the state’s path
October 26, 2021 Read Full Article
DC Gets Grant for B100 Biodiesel Project
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) is getting some help toward lower greenhouse gas emissions
October 25, 2021 Read Full Article
4AIR Launches First Interactive Sustainable Aviation Fuel Map for Business Jets
(4AIR/Business Wire) New interactive map developed and maintained by 4AIR shows where to find Sustainable Aviation Fuel regardless of who
October 13, 2021 Read Full Article
CARB Details ‘Carbon Neutrality’ Paths With Varying Aggression, Fuel Use Public Comment DEADLINE October 22, 2021
by Curt Barry (Inside EPA/Governors' Biofuels Coalition) California air board staff are detailing four potential scenarios to reach carbon neutrality by
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
IVECO Argentina Participates in Sustainable Mobility Fair
(IVECO Argentina/NGV Journal) Within the framework of the Sustainable Mobility Week, IVECO participated in the Sustainable Mobility Fair of the Government
October 08, 2021 Read Full Article
Tuatara Expands Alternative Fuel Options
(SSC North America) SSC Enhances Sustainability, Flexibility, Accessibility -- SSC North America expands flexible-fuel capabilities of its powertrain assembly to meet
October 05, 2021 Read Full Article
100 Groups Demand Biden Cut Airplane Climate Pollution
(Common Dreams/Center for Biological Diversity) Coalition blasts EPA delays on replacing do-nothing Trump rule. ---One hundred environmental, community and public-health
September 23, 2021 Read Full Article
The Benefits of High-Efficiency, Flexible-Fuel Engines for Heavy-Duty Trucking
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Tech Xplore) ... Daniel Cohn, a research scientist at the MIT Energy Initiative, and Leslie Bromberg, a
September 17, 2021 Read Full Article
FAA Awards $100M to Develop Next Generation of Sustainable Aircraft Technology
(Federal Aviation Administration) The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded more than $100 million for companies to
September 13, 2021 Read Full Article
U.S. Trucking Operators Reinforce Commitment to Near-Zero NGV Fleets
(California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership/NGV Journal) The California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership (CNGVP) announced during an ACT Expo press conference that
September 03, 2021 Read Full Article
PowerSecure Microgrids Are Renewable Fuel-Ready
(Southern Company) PowerSecure, Neste Collaborate to Provide Future Ready Solutions to Support Sustainability and Resiliency Goals -- PowerSecure, a leading energy
September 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Tenneco Explores Synthetic Fuels for Climate-Neutral Mobility
Tenneco is putting its 100-plus years of powertrain expertise in improving vehicle fuel efficiency and reducing emissions to work to
September 01, 2021 Read Full Article
Grant Invests over €250K in R&D to Support Drive for Biofuel to Heat Irish Homes
(Laois News/Grant Engineering) Grant Engineering, Ireland’s leading home heating appliance manufacturer, has invested over €250,000 in pioneering a major R&D
August 31, 2021 Read Full Article
Battle Of The Biofuels: Renewable Diesel vs. Biodiesel
by Patrick O’Brien (Opportune LLP/Biofuels Digest) Find out why knowing the difference between renewable diesel and biodiesel can go a long
August 10, 2021 Read Full Article
Fremont Switching Dozens of Vehicles to Renewable Diesel
by Joseph Geha (The Mercury News) Switch will reduce fleet vehicle carbon emissions by 13% -- In an effort to reduce
August 05, 2021 Read Full Article
Better Bioblendstocks for Cleaner Diesel Vehicles
by Trevor Smith (U.S. Department of Energy) ... But new fuel blendstocks from biomass and waste resources, combined with advanced
August 04, 2021 Read Full Article
Ethanol to Electrons: Beyond Transportation Fuel, Ethanol Could Contribute to Greener Electricity.
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Beyond transportation fuel, ethanol could contribute to greener electricity. From large-scale power generation
July 26, 2021 Read Full Article
Fenix Transitions Port of LA Equipment to Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel Blend
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Fenix Marine Services in the Port of Los Angeles has made what it says is