(Cranfield University) The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies Center (HyPT) is led in the UK by Cranfield University in collaboration with
Ontario
Back TO HOMESarnia-Lambton, Ontario Issued BDO Zone ‘A’ Rating for Corn Stover
(Bioeconomy Development Opportunity Zone Initiative) nvestment Grade Rating to Catalyze Regional Biobased Project Development -- The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), and Ecostrat are
September 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Mapped: Carbon Pricing Initiatives Around the World
by Tammy Klein (Transport Energy Strategies/Visual Capitalist) Over the past two decades, governments around the world have responded to climate change through
September 07, 2023 Read Full Article
4Refuel Announces Rebrand to Reflect Agnostic Fuel and Alternative Energy Distribution Solutions
(4Refuel/Business Wire) 4Refuel has recently undergone a company rebrand to represent further its dedication to sustainable fuel management solutions and an agnostic
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
U of A Spinoff Company Teaming up with Edmonton International Airport to Develop Biojet Facility
by Bev Betkowski (University of Alberta) Researcher’s innovative biowaste-to-fuel technology takes another step toward industrial-scale application. Forge Hydrocarbons, a University of Alberta
July 21, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC: E15 Is Main Focus on Ethanol Mission to Toronto
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In May, the U.S. Grains Council’s ethanol team traveled to Toronto, Canada, to emphasize the significance
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Opinion: Biofuels Industry ‘Poised and Ready’ for Clean Fuel Regulations
(Renewable Industries Canada/Canadian Biomass) On July 1, Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) will come into force. It resembles the clean fuel
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Students Are Green Chemistry Leaders in Toronto
by Francisco Yarur (University of Toronto) with an introduction by David A. Laviska (ACS Green Chemistry Institute) One of our strategic
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Rialto Bioenergy Enters Chapter 11
by Bob Gaetjens (Waste Today) ... As a result of a lack of feedstock available to the facility, RBF has been
June 01, 2023 Read Full Article
Ontario Creating New Program to Support Forestry Innovation and Job Creation
(Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry) Province announces close to $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program --The Government of Ontario
May 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Michigan Milk Producers Association, Canadian Dairy Distillery Partner to Upcycle Dairy Byproduct into Biofuel
(Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA)) Partnership will build a low carbon ethanol plant in southwest Michigan to add needed biofuel
May 24, 2023 Read Full Article
Accelera Marks Start of Operations for Electrolyzer Production in Fridley, Minnesota
(Cummins) Joined by DOE Sec. Jennifer Granholm and state and local officials, underscoring momentum of the green hydrogen economy in
May 23, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Carbon Negative Origin Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly half of all global emissions come from making products. But Origin Materials’ mission is
February 02, 2023 Read Full Article
Nine Outstanding Students Selected for 2023 ACS GCI Travel Awards
by David Laviska (ACS Network Chemiistry Community Online/ACS Green Chemistry Institute) It’s awards season at the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (GCI)
January 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Hydrogen Heads for Sarnia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) To support the region’s ambition of being the launching point of a large-scale, multi-faceted low-carbon hydrogen
January 09, 2023 Read Full Article
The Daily Digest’s Biofuels Mandates around the World 2023
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets
January 03, 2023 Read Full Article
Ontario and Canada Investing in Clean Energy Production Using Forest Biomass
(Ontario Department of Natural Resources and Forestry) Funding will help establish Canada’s only renewable natural gas facility to exclusively use
December 19, 2022 Read Full Article
Minister Wilkinson Announces up to $800 Million in Project Funding to Advance Canada's Clean Fuels Sector
(Natural Resources Canada/CISION) With one of the world's most comprehensive and detailed climate plans, a wealth of natural resources and a
November 15, 2022 Read Full Article
On-Site Reactors Could Affordably Turn CO2 into Valuable Chemicals
(University of Waterloo) New technology makes the process of turning CO2 into valuable chemicals economically viable for industrialization -- New technology
October 20, 2022 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Chemicals
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Policymakers and energy security hawks love fuel, but consumers love renewable chemicals that power the
September 28, 2022 Read Full Article
Natural Gas Suppliers Tout Certified Gas, RNG as ‘Bridge Products’ to Decarbonization
by Andrew Baker (Natural Gas Intelligence) Decarbonizing natural gas consumption is considerably more complex than doing so for electricity, but
September 15, 2022 Read Full Article
Origin: The 2022 AFCC Global Biobased Economy Performance Award Recipient
(Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) This award is given to Origin in recognition for their stellar performance and achievements in
September 09, 2022 Read Full Article
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. Signs Term Sheet for $31 Million Senior Term Loan to Support the Funding of Near-Term RNG Facility Upgrades & Delivery of Expansion Projects
(EverGen/Business Wire) Term sheet agreed for $31 million Senior Term Loan Facility with Roynat & EDC; Core RNG expansion projects
August 31, 2022 Read Full Article
Former Chatham Ethanol Plant Manager Presents Scholarship
(Chatham Daily News) A student headed to Queen’s University in September has received a $2,500 scholarship from the former manager
August 30, 2022 Read Full Article
Anaergia’s Tønder Plant Will Supply CO2 to European Energy A/S for Green E-Methanol Production as Fuel for Container Ships
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX:ANRG) today announced it has signed an agreement with European Energy A/S (“European Energy”). Under
August 25, 2022 Read Full Article
BerQ RNG Celebrates Startup of Michigan Dairy RNG Facility
(BerQ RNG/Biomass Magazine) BerQ RNG, an innovative developer, owner and operator of renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities headquartered in Oakville, Ontario,
June 29, 2022 Read Full Article
EverGen Acquires 50% Interest in Project Radius, Development Portfolio of 3 RNG projects in Ontario
(EverGen) Acquisition marks EverGen’s entry into the Ontario market and access to development projects that provide the potential to triple
June 01, 2022 Read Full Article
Ottawa Unveils $2.6B Carbon Capture Tax Credit for Energy Sector
by Amanda Stephenson (The Canadian Press/Carbon Capture Magazine) Ottawa is urging oil and gas companies to move quickly to take advantage
May 06, 2022 Read Full Article
A Focus on Pyrolysis Coproducts
by Sue Retka Schill (Biomass Magazine) CHAR Technologies builds its business case around flexibility in feedstock and outputs. -- With
May 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Air Canada Powers 4 Flights with SAF on Earth Day
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Air Canada powered four commercial flights departing from San Francisco April 22 to its major
May 03, 2022 Read Full Article
WM'S Renewable Energy Investments Expect to Power over 1 Million Homes by 2026
(Waste Management) $825 Million Planned Investment Anticipated to Increase WM's Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Production 600 Percent to Help Fuel
May 02, 2022 Read Full Article
Refuel Energy Inc. Announces Plans for Renewable Fuel Facility in Southern Ontario
(Refuel Energy/Business Wire) Proposed project – Refuel YYZ – would produce hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
April 20, 2022 Read Full Article
Ontario-Based Biomethane Pilot Plans to Cut Emissions in Refuse Trucks
(Enbridge Gas/NGV Journal) Enbridge Gas Inc., in agreement with the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA), announced a pilot project to
April 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Waste Connections of Canada Plans Biogas Plant, Will Help Power Fleet
(Enbridge Gas/NGV Journal) Waste Connections, one of Canada’s largest providers of solid waste collection, will build a $50-million renewable natural gas
April 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Canadian Government Funds Biofuel, Bioenergy Projects
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Canadian government on March 30 awarded funding to several biofuel and bioenergy projects, including those
April 05, 2022 Read Full Article
Ontario Launches Forest Biomass Action Plan
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Ontario government on March 28 finalized its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which promotes economic opportunities
March 30, 2022 Read Full Article
50 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2022
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) On Day 2 of ABLC in Washington, DC, The Digest announced the 50 Hottest Projects in
March 18, 2022 Read Full Article
Anaergia Signs Project Development Agreement with Kent County, Michigan
(Anaergia/Business Wire) Anaergia Inc. (“Anaergia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ANRG) and partner, Continuus Materials, signed a contract Project Development Agreement (“PDA”)
March 16, 2022 Read Full Article
Biofuel an Alternate Energy Option in Some Cases, Not All
by Marek Sutherland (CTV News London) As the gas prices continue to creep towards the $2/litre mark in our region, the
March 13, 2022 Read Full Article
Turning CO2 into Shampoo and Lawn Furniture? U of T Startup Doing What ‘No One Has Done Before’
by Tina Adamopoulos (University of Toronto Engineering News) ... With a lab currently under construction on U of T’s downtown
March 10, 2022 Read Full Article
Fitec Lands Contract to Build World's First Avocado Biogas Facility
(Fitec Environmental Technologies Inc./Biogas World) Mexico-based Villa Avocado will digest the waste from their avocado oil production facility to close
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Applications & Opportunities: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Ontario’s Hydrogen Hub
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) If you missed ABLC CONNECT last week, here’s your chance to check out the slide
March 08, 2022 Read Full Article
Carbon Negative Solutions: The Digest’s 2022 Multi-Slide Guide to Origin Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly half of all global emissions come from making products. But Origin Materials’ mission is
March 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Canada’s Ocean Supercluster Announces $65M Clean Ocean Advanced Biofuels Project
(Ocean Supercluster) ... Canada’s Ocean Supercluster announced its largest project to date, the $65 million Clean Ocean Advanced Biofuels Project. In
February 11, 2022 Read Full Article
Global Update: Increased Mobility Improves Ethanol Trade as Policies Drive Long-Term Demand
(GrainNet) ... U.S. ethanol exports for the first quarter of the 2021/2022 marketing year (MY) were 5% higher than the previous
January 14, 2022 Read Full Article
Windsor's Sterling Fuels on Cutting Edge of New Shipping Industry Biofuel
by Dave Battagello (Windsor Star) A Windsor company that provides fuel to the marine industry has been providing a new
January 12, 2022 Read Full Article
StormFisher Adds Third Anaerobic Digester to Ontario Facility
(Bioenergy Insight) StormFisher has increased its organic waste processing capacity through the construction of a third anaerobic digester at its
January 11, 2022 Read Full Article
New US Regional Carrier Plans to Be “America’s First Zero-Emission Airline” with Hydrogen-Powered Turboprops
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) New US-based short-haul carrier Connect Airlines has announced plans to become “America’s first zero-emission airline”, signing
January 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Complete Global Guide: The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2022
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 65 countries have targets or mandates--how much, where, when and what? READ MORE Commodities 2022: European
January 04, 2022 Read Full Article
Scale For ClimateTech Adds 17 Emerging Startups to Its Manufacturing Accelerator
(Scale for ClimateTech/Globe Newswire) Unique company support fast tracks the commercialization of breakthrough technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
December 14, 2021 Read Full Article
Woodland Biofuels Exploring Alternative Products for Sarnia Site
by Paul Morden (St. Thomas Times Journal) As the world moves to a lower-carbon future, Woodland Biofuels is taking a
November 18, 2021 Read Full Article
CHAR Advances New Biomass to Renewable Natural Gas Project to Produce 500,000 GJ
(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR” or “Company”) (YES – TSXV) is pleased to announce the commencement of surveying and
October 30, 2021 Read Full Article
Plug-in Cars Are the Future. The Grid Isn’t Ready.
by Will Englund (Washington Post) ... Seventy-four times last year, the wind across Upstate New York dropped so low that
October 13, 2021 Read Full Article
Skyservice™ Is First Full Service Business Aviation Provider in Canada to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Private Aircraft Clients
(Skyservice) AirSprint is the company’s first customer to operate with SAF fuel -- As part of its commitment to environmentally
October 11, 2021 Read Full Article
Starwood Energy Group Partners with BerQ RNG to Develop and Acquire Renewable Natural Gas Projects
(Starwood Energy Group Global/PR Newswire) Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC ("Starwood Energy") announced today that it has entered into an
September 08, 2021 Read Full Article
A Once Defunct Sarnia Bioplastics Plant Has Risen from the Ashes
by Troy Shantz (The Sarnia Journal) A failed Sarnia bioplastics plant has been resurrected and is once again turning Ontario corn
September 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Carbon Sequestering Clothing, Ginkgo Bioworks Scale-up Rare Ingredients, Fruit Leaf Waste Fabric, Sugarcane Shoes and More: The Digest’s Top 8 Innovations for the Week of September 2nd
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Big name shoe and apparel companies like Nike, Pangaia and Old Navy are on
September 02, 2021 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2
(Emerging Markets Online) New study! Renewable Diesel & Sustainable Aviation Fuels 2030, Vol 2. (249 pages, August 2021) focuses on low-carbon
August 26, 2021 Read Full Article
CHAR Facility to Produce Renewable Natural Gas with NGIF Support
(CHAR Technologies/Globe Newswire) CHAR Technologies Ltd. (“CHAR”) (TSXV: YES) is pleased to announce the upgrading of CHAR’s operational high temperature pyrolysis
August 25, 2021 Read Full Article
ZooShare Biogas Project Goes Live, First of Its Kind in Canada
(Le Lézard) Today (August 19, 2021), the ZooShare Biogas Cooperative, in partnership with the Toronto Zoo, Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Loblaw)
August 20, 2021 Read Full Article
City of Toronto to Begin RNG Production
(City of Toronto/Biomass Magazine) On July 20, Toronto Mayor John Tory announced that the City of Toronto will start producing renewable
July 28, 2021 Read Full Article
Ontario Increases Opportunity for On-Farm RNG Production
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Ontario government on July 5 announced it is changing its biogas regulations under the Nutrient
July 15, 2021 Read Full Article
Enbridge and Partners Developing Canadian RNG Projects
by Matthew Mercure (NGT News) Enbridge Inc., a North American energy infrastructure company, Walker Industries and Comcor Environmental have entered a partnership to jointly develop
April 29, 2021 Read Full Article
Supreme Court to Rule on whether Carbon Tax Is Constitutional Next Week
(Canadian Press/CTV News) The Supreme Court of Canada says it will issue its ruling on the fate of the national carbon
March 22, 2021 Read Full Article
The Geopolitics of Critical Minerals Supply Chains
by Jane Nakano (Center for Strategic & International Studies) As clean energy technology becomes the latest frontier for geoeconomic rivalry,
March 17, 2021 Read Full Article
Canadian City of Hamilton Adds Ontario’s First Carbon-Negative Bus
(City of Hamilton/NGV Journal) The city of Hamilton and Enbridge Gas publicly announce the first renewable natural gas bus in Ontario.
March 16, 2021 Read Full Article
Three Methods to Produce Rare Cannabinoids: Cultivation, Chemical Synthesis, and Biosynthesis
by Maxim Mikheev (BIOMEDICAN/Biofuels Digest) There is a rapidly growing demand for cannabinoids (the compounds found in the cannabis plant) because
February 09, 2021 Read Full Article
50 Renewable Diesel Projects and the Technologies Behind Them
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Renewable diesel, all 9 billion gallons built, under construction, in planning - Take a deep dive
February 09, 2021 Read Full Article
Iowa Has Room for All Renewables - Solar, Wind and Ethanol
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Gazette) ... Renewable liquid fuels and renewable electricity are highly complementary ways to reduce
January 19, 2021 Read Full Article
Who’s in Hot Water, Cold Water, and Who’s Just Right?: Mitsubishi, Monolith Materials, Codexis, Casdin, LG Chem, Neste, Wells Fargo, EPA, NXTLEVVEL, Elementis, Growth Energy, US National Labs, Ginkgo Bioworks in the News
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who’s in Hot Water? Some of the Usual Suspects get into the usual trouble. We note
December 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Ontario Hiking Ethanol Content in Gasoline to Help Fight Climate Change
by Jonathan Juha Trevor Terfloth (Chatham Daily News/Driving) Ontario plans to raise by half the ethanol content required in gasoline
November 30, 2020 Read Full Article
Woodland Biofuels Eyeing Arlanxeo Bio-Industrial Park for Full-Scale Plant
by Melanie Irwin (Blackburn News) Toronto-based Woodland Biofuels is looking to build its first commercial plant in the Arlanxeo bio-industrial park
October 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Ontario Welcomes Construction of Largest Renewable Natural Gas Plant in the Province and New Program for Enbridge Customers
(Ontario Government) Innovative Niagara facility will transform landfill waste into clean, affordable energy and create jobs -- Ontario will soon
October 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Manitoba Continues Renewable Fuel Leadership with Proposed Increase to Biofuel Blend Levels in Gasoline and Diesel Fuel
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) The Government of Manitoba regulations would increase the renewable content from 2% to 5% in diesel and
October 12, 2020 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Standard Misses the Mark on Biofuels
(Grain Farmers of Ontario/Globe Newswire) Grain Farmers of Ontario opposed to land use restrictions, and seek transparency on certification criteria -- Grain
September 22, 2020 Read Full Article
From Americas to EU, Asia, Africa, Who’s Got What?: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Biofuel Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, biobased mandates around the world. Where are the markets you can count on, how
September 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Two Renewable Fuel Producers Scale Up to Increase Productivity and Economic Growth in Rural Southwestern Ontario
(Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario) Parliamentary Secretary Kate Young announces $10 million for two southwestern Ontario clean energy
August 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Comparison of Particle Number Emissions from In-Flight Aircraft Fueled with Jet A1, JP-5 and an Alcohol-to-Jet Fuel Blend
by Steven Tran, Anthony Brown and Jason S. Olfert (Energy Fuels) The aviation sector has begun to adopt alternative fuels in
June 19, 2020 Read Full Article
Powering a Sustainable World in Canada: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sarnia-Lambton Hybrid Chemistry Cluster
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With a petrochemical history, Sarnia-Lambton has evolved to agriculture, feedstocks and chemicals with a vision to
June 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Cellulosic Sugar Producers Co-operative Shutting Down
by Josh Boyce (Blackburn News) The Cellulosic Sugar Producers Co-operative (CSPC) has announced that it’s ceasing operations to mitigate ongoing expenses
May 06, 2020 Read Full Article
World Energy Doubles Down on Biodiesel Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) “In our space, on a myopic level, we are so used to getting battered around, we’ll
April 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Receives $15M Contribution from FedDev Ontario
(Bioindustrial Innovation Canada) While in Sarnia, Minister Mélanie Joly announces 600 new jobs for Bioindustrial Innovation Canada. FedDev Ontario’s financial contribution
February 18, 2020 Read Full Article
FORGE Announces Investment from Shell Ventures and Valent Low-Carbon Technologies -- FORGE Builds Biofuel Production Plant in Ontario
(FORGE Hydrocarbons/Globe Newswire) FORGE Hydrocarbons Corp (“FORGE”), a Canadian biofuel start-up, announces an equity investment from Shell Ventures and a follow-on
February 14, 2020 Read Full Article
'Reverse Fuel Cell' Converts Waste Carbon to Valuable Products at Record Rates
(University of Toronto/EurekAlert!) Researchers develop enhanced device to transform CO2 into valuable chemicals 10 times faster than previous versions -- Fuel
February 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Forest Service Grants License for Biomass Conversion Technology
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Forest Service announced in November its intent to grant a license for technology
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates - but how much where, and when, and what? Besides
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Tech’s Diversified Future: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Hydrogenics
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hydrogenics is a unit of Cummins Inc. active in designing, manufacturing, building and installing industrial and
December 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Lessons Learning on the Road to Commercialization: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Ensyn’s Demo to Commercial Path
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We all know going from demo to commercial isn’t easy. Ensyn, a company that produces biocrude
December 19, 2019 Read Full Article
World-Scale Manure-to-Fuel Facility Has Successful Start-up
(Iogen) Threemile Canyon Farms’ Oregon facility is steadily producing renewable natural gas -- Iogen Corporation would like to congratulate Threemile
December 05, 2019 Read Full Article
The Role of Chemical Recycling in a Circular Economy and Effective Waste Management
by Zoltan Kish (Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Biofuels Digest) ... At the same time, we have a tremendous business opportunity to
November 19, 2019 Read Full Article
ABLCNext Top 10 Takeaways – What Was the Industry Buzzing about in San Francisco?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) At ABLC Next last week, there was lots of buzz and tons of discussion about
November 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Ontario: Canada’s Ethanol Powerhouse
by Andrea Kent (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Located in central Canada, Ontario is the country’s most populous province. Here you’ll
October 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels Continue to Flourish in Canada Due to Free Trade
by Craig Willis (Global Markets) Since the inception of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in 2007, Canada has been the most
October 09, 2019 Read Full Article
Canada Investing in First-in-Canada Forest Industry Technologies in Sarnia
(Government of Canada) Canada’s forest sector remains a vital source of wealth for Canadians, providing economic, social and environmental benefits.
August 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Thermochemical Pulp Biorefinery Opens in Ontario
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) FPInnovations and Resolute Forest Products Inc. announced May 27 the commissioning of a new pilot biorefinery
May 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Canada and Italy Promote National Bioeconomy Strategies.
by Liz Gyekye (BioMarket Insights) Canada and Italy have promoted their national bioeconomy strategies to help meet their climate change and
May 21, 2019 Read Full Article
VERBIO Acquires Biodiesel Plant in Canada
(VERBIO) VERBIO Diesel Canada Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of VERBIO Vereinigte BioEnergie AG, has signed a contract today with Atlantic
May 06, 2019 Read Full Article
What if Air Conditioners Could Help Save the Planet instead of Destroying It?
by Matt Simon (Wired) ... But what if we could weaponize air conditioning units to help pull carbon dioxide out of
May 03, 2019 Read Full Article
Biodiesel More Cost Competitive under Canada’s New Carbon Tax
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Canada’s federal government implemented a carbon pollution tax on fuels this month, and while the tax
April 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Where Will All the Feedstock Come From?
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) As a new wave of large-scale biomass-based diesel projects develops, experts suggest market forces are ready
April 17, 2019 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Sector Offers to Take More Canola
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Canada’s proposed Clean Fuel Standard is considered to be a major way that biodiesel demand could
April 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Ethanol Imports from U.S. Reach Record Levels
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) The ethanol industry says most of the U.S. imports occur in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and British
April 09, 2019 Read Full Article
Blockchain Bonanza – How Blockchain Is Making Things Saner from Farm to Factory and Beyond
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) It’s a chain full of blocks and each block has information like a timestamp and
February 18, 2019 Read Full Article
U.S. Groups Support Expansion of Biofuels in Ontario
by Jacqui Fatka (Feedstuffs) U.S. Grains Council and Growth Energy submit comments in support of 15% renewable fuel content in gasoline use
January 31, 2019 Read Full Article
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Publishes 2018 Year in Review
(Bioindustrial Innovation Canada) With support from the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario, Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC), a not-for-profit
January 28, 2019 Read Full Article
Benefuel Secures Land for Sarnia Biodiesel Plant
by Paul Morden (The Sarnia Observer) ... (Benefuel CEO Rob) Tripp said Benefuel has successfully commercialized its patented process for manufacturing
January 22, 2019 Read Full Article
Biomass Biocrude: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide ABLC Guide to Ensyn
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ensyn produces a biocrude from forest and agricultural residues using its proprietary thermal technology. Dr. Robert G. Graham,
January 17, 2019 Read Full Article
A Geospatial View of Biodiesel Activity
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine provides a visual of prominent project development activities over the past year. READ MORE
January 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates around the World 2019
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today (January 1, 2019) releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and
January 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Waste Accumulation Problems and Opportunities
by Zoltan Kish (Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc./Biofuels Digest) ... In 2016, the Ontario government released its Strategy for a Waste-Free Ontario [2], diverting our
December 26, 2018 Read Full Article
Ethanol Exports Exceeding Expectations
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) U.S. ethanol exports are on a roll. For the third time this year, American ethanol exports have reached
December 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Preserving and Protecting our Environment for Future Generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan COMMENTS DUE: January 28, 2019
(Government of Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks) The proposed Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan reflects our government’s commitment to address the pressing challenges
December 06, 2018 Read Full Article
Lockheed Martin Invests in FORGE Hydrocarbons' Lipid to Hydrocarbons Technology
(Lockheed Martin) Forge Hydrocarbons Corporation (FORGE) today announced that it has received a $4 million USD investment from Lockheed Martin (LMT)
December 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Ontario Announces E15 Adoption as Soon as 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) The U.S. ethanol industry applauds the release of the Province of Ontario’s Environment Plan, which includes a fuel requirement
December 03, 2018 Read Full Article
Chemical Valley Positions Itself as the Home of the Country’s Emerging Bioeconomy
by Tim Lougheed (Chemical Institute of Canada) ... Over the past decade, however, this neighbourhood has been evolving in response to
November 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Report on the Thermochemical Sciences Symposium at Auburn University
by Leyla Battista-Channell* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Auburn, Alabama: Home to the Auburn tigers, the “loveliest village on the plains,” and
November 12, 2018 Read Full Article
BioFuture: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to BioFuture Platform and the Advanced Biofuels Outlook
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Biofuture Platform aims to be an action-oriented, country-led, multi-stakeholder mechanism for policy dialogue and collaboration
November 07, 2018 Read Full Article
World Energy to Complete Conversion of California Petroleum Refinery to Renewable Fuels
(World Energy/Globe Newswire) $350 million investment will result in 306 million gallons of annual production -- World Energy, a global leader
October 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Waste Gasification: 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to 2-Stage Incineration and “True” Gasification
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) IEA Bioenergy Task 33 is a working group of international experts with the aim to promote
October 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Kroger, City of Toronto Among Energy Vision’s RNG Leaders
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) At its annual awards reception in New York City last week, Energy Vision, a national nonprofit
October 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Say What about a Carbon Tax?
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao was also at the White House Tuesday, where she suggested
October 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Biofuels Production and Consumption in Canada: Status, Advances and Challenges
by Mahmood Ebadian and Jack Saddler (IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter) ... Currently, over 96% of the transportation sector in Canada is
October 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Canadian University and Xebec Embark on Power-to-Renewable Gas Project
(Xebec/McGill University/NGV Journal) Xebec Adsorption Inc. will co-develop a prototype reactor to produce renewable natural gas using a power-to-gas (P2G) process
October 03, 2018 Read Full Article
Agriculture Youth Benefit From GROWMARK Support
by Carrie Muehling (AgWired.com) Illinois FFA State Officers including Treasurer Taylor Hartke helped to bring in the flags during a moving
September 14, 2018 Read Full Article
Cannabis, Canola, Solids, Hog Fuel, Wheat: What’s New with Food and Feedstocks?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We eat it, we wear it, we burn it, we glue it, we live in it
August 08, 2018 Read Full Article
Toronto Makes Renewable Natural Gas Moves
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) In partnership with Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., the City of Toronto, Ontario, is making moves to
July 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Benson Hill Biosystems Launches Saturn Agrosciences Subsidiary to Drive Canola Improvement
(Benson Hill Biosystems/PR Newswire) New Company Will Provide R&D Infrastructure to Harness the Genetic Potential of Canola for More Healthy and
July 18, 2018 Read Full Article
UPDATE 2-Canada's Ontario Government Scraps Cap-and-Trade Program
by Danya Hajjaji (Reuters) The newly elected Ontario government announced on Tuesday (July 3, 2018) it would end the province’s cap-and-trade
July 10, 2018 Read Full Article
Diesel Buses Purchase not the Better Way for TTC
by Matt Tomich (Toronto Star) Toronto is currently eyeing a major investment in diesel buses, which would derail progress toward its
June 22, 2018 Read Full Article
Succinic’s Next Season: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to BioAmber
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioAmber’s Mission? To be a fast growing producer of chemical intermediates that uses sugars instead of
June 21, 2018 Read Full Article
The Carbon Rescuers: 20 Top Waste Projects and Breakthroughs that Capture Used Carbon from the Waste Pile for New Uses
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In these top 20 projects, we usually say that we are using waste, but really we
June 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Canada ❤ Bioneers: BioIndustrial Innovation Canada & Ontario Bust Another Move in the Bioeconomy with Comet Biorefining Invest
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Canada, Ontario is investing up to $8 million in Comet Biorefining’s $79.8 million bio-based ingredient project through
May 31, 2018 Read Full Article
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Approves COMM SCI Project in Benefuel
(Bioindustrial Innovation Canada) Bioindustrial Innovation Canada (BIC) is a not-for-profit organization based in Sarnia, Ontario. Its goal is to help Ontario
May 24, 2018 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of May 2nd, 2018
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of invention and change is just too strong, we’ve realized, to highlight annual or
May 02, 2018 Read Full Article
The Undiscovered Furan Country: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Origin Materials
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Origin is a new kind of chemical company, focused on the future of materials science. By
May 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Hatching Higher Protein
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Technologies for feed coproducts are evolving, pumping out high-protein ingredient alternatives. Experts assure the
April 26, 2018 Read Full Article
A New Lithium War Is About To Begin
by James Stafford (OilPrice.com) It’s the modern gold rush. Around the world, the most sought-after mineral isn’t a precious metal, nor
April 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Icom, Hiller Ink New Deal for RNG/Diesel Dual-Fuel Systems
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) New Hudson, Mich.-based Icom North America and Ayr, Ontario-based Hiller Truck Tech have signed an exclusive
April 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Renewable Industries Canada Applauds Ontario's Move To 10% Ethanol In Gasoline
(Chemical Online/Globe Newswire) Building on the success of current biofuel mandates, Renewable Industries Canada (RICanada) applauds Ontario’s leadership in increasing blending requirements
April 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Advanced to Go: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Ensyn
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Ensyn uses its patented and proprietary RTP fast thermal technology to convert wood residues and other
April 13, 2018 Read Full Article
Quantifying Carbon: Understand Cap-and-Trade Implications as U.S. West Coast & Canadian Provinces Combine Emissions Reduction Initiatives
(OPIS) On January 1, Ontario became linked with California and Quebec’s carbon allowance program, prompting uncertainty about carbon reduction programs and
April 10, 2018 Read Full Article
BIC Approves Investment in Biodiesel Company Benefuel
(Bioindustrial Innovation Canada/Canadian Biomass Magazine) Benefuel is a renewable energy company that utilizes their patented ENSEL catalyst technology to produce a
April 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Next Steps for Succinic: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to BioAmber
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) BioAmber’s Mission? To be a fast growing producer of chemical intermediates that uses sugars instead of
April 04, 2018 Read Full Article
Biomass Crop Producers Eye Favorable Marketplace
by Sarah Wurzbacher (Penn State Extension) The Association of Warm-Season Grass Producers (AWSGP) has had a busy year, and now voices
April 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Duluth Steam Plant to Burn Biofuel
by Peter Passi (Duluth News Tribune) Duluth's steam plant will be swapping out coal and natural gas for biofuel in
April 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Ontario Moves Toward Hydrogen-Powered Trains
by Betsy Lillian (NGT News) The Province of Ontario is taking the next steps in testing hydrogen-powered train technology, according to
March 06, 2018 Read Full Article
Air Liquide Opens a Unique CO2 Recovery Plant in Johnstown, ON
(Air Liquide) Air Liquide invested over $30 million these past two years to build this new facility and enhance its bulk
February 14, 2018 Read Full Article
Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Named Resource Champion
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has recognized Bioindustrial Innovation Canada as one of Canada’s Resource
January 23, 2018 Read Full Article
Top 20 Advanced Bioeconomy Projects underway in North America
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) To date, North America is the most active of all regions in terms of deploying advanced
January 19, 2018 Read Full Article
Forging New Sources for Biodiesel and Hydrocarbon-Based Products
by Cheryl Croucher (Troy Media) Part 3 of a 10-part series: Forge Hydrocarbons, a U of A spinoff, turns low-grade fats