by Emily Skor (Growth Energy) ... Just weeks ago, Growth Energy’s Technical Director for Market Development Reid Wagner was one of the first customers to take advantage of Costco’s new Unleaded 88 (or E15) fuel offering. Located at the Costco in
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by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... (Terry) Wanzek also serves in the state legislature. So, when approached by the state’s ethanol association to sponsor legislation, he needed little convincing. “We grow a lot of corn and you can draw lines
May 15, 2025 Read Full Article
Benecor Joins Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition to Advance Retail Biodiesel Blends
(Michigan Farm News) The Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition (MiABC) announces Benecor has joined the coalition as a new stakeholder, supporting the organization’s mission to accelerate adoption of biofuels for cleaner air and more sustainable transportation and shipping. Based in Fenton, Michigan, Benecor is a leading supplier
May 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Repsol Surpasses 1,000 Service Stations with 100% Renewable Nexa Diesel
(Repsol) o From tomorrow (April 29, 2025) and until July 31, 2025, individual clients, who use the company’s payment app Waylet when refueling, will enjoy a discount of €0.10 per liter. With this discount, the 100% renewable fuel can be
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Preem Redefine HVO100 Launches – The World's First Nordic Swan Ecolabel HVO100
(Preem) Road transport accounts for one-third of climate emissions in Sweden, and last year these emissions increased by 18 percent. To reverse this trend and enable an immediate reduction in fossil carbon dioxide emissions, Preem is now launching Preem Redefine HVO100,
April 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Restaurant Technologies Recycles 15% More UCO in 2024 than Previous Year
(Restaurant Technologies/Biobased Diesel Daily) Restaurant Technologies recycled over 363 million pounds of used cooking oil (UCO) in 2024, exceeding its own record of 314 million pounds set in 2023 by over 15 percent. Restaurant Technologies partners with renewable-energy partners such as Chevron Renewable Energy
April 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Mammoet Makes HVO Commitment to Fuel Its Carbon Reduction Goals
(Mammoet) The heavy lift and transport company implements HVO in the Netherlands, UK and Canada -- Mammoet today announced that it will be implementing HVO fuel across the Netherlands, UK and Canada from Q2 2025. The move demonstrates that the company is
April 25, 2025 Read Full Article
What You Can Do for Earth Month and Beyond! Join These Retailers to Sell More Renewable Fuel!
Do you run a retail fueling station? Is it already converted to sell highest possible blends of renewables? In the US, don't forget that E85 and E15 (85% or 15% ethanol fuel) can sell at a significant discount to what
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Announces Record Number of Iowa Fuel Stations Receive Quarterly Biofuels Infrastructure Grants
(Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship) As momentum continues to build behind expanded availability of E15, Iowans gain greater access to homegrown fuel that saved drivers $38.5 million in 2024 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced today that the Iowa
April 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa’s Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Awards Record Number of Projects
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Iowa’s renewable fuels infrastructure program awards record number of projects -- On March 25, Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded almost $3 million in grants for Iowa fuel retail locations to add E15 to
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
E15 Sales Set a New Record in 2024, and There’s Reason for Optimism about the Future
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, reached a record 1.24 billion gallons in 2024, an increase of 11% over 2023, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies
April 07, 2025 Read Full Article
US Oil, Farm Groups Push EPA for Steep Biofuel Mandate
by Cole Martin (Argus Media) The American Petroleum Institute and biofuel-supporting groups told Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials at a meeting today (April 1, 2025) that the agency should sharply raise advanced biofuel blend mandates for 2026. The coalition told EPA that
April 02, 2025 Read Full Article
What Is E85 Gas, And Is Fuel Economy the Only Downside?
by Jason Marker (Jalopnik) ... There are currently, as of March 2025, more than 4,200 public gas stations in 44 US states that sell E85 alongside regular old dinosaur squeezins. Most of those E85 pumps are clustered in and around the
March 31, 2025 Read Full Article
Pilot Becomes 1st Travel-Center Network to Offer B99 Biodiesel for Fleets
(Pilot Flying J/Biobased Diesel Daily) In recognition of National Biodiesel Day observed March 18, Pilot is celebrating the installation of the country’s first B99 biodiesel retail offering for commercial fleets at its travel center in Decatur, Illinois. This effort was made possible
March 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Hydrexia Signs MOU with YamatoH2E to Tap into Hydrogen Market in Japan
(Hydrexia/PR Newswire) In connection with the ongoing Smart Energy Week 2025 - H2 & FC EXPO in Tokyo, Hydrexia Singapore Pte Ltd., a wholly owned company of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading global hydrogen technology solution provider, and Yamato H2Energy Japan (YamatoH2E), a leading system integrator and project
February 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Cooper: Trump Policies Can Re-Ignite Ag
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) The Trump administration has an opportunity through biofuels and trade policy to avert a farm crisis, the head of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) said during an address at the National Ethanol Conference in Nashville
February 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Gas Stations Face 2026 Deadline to Offer E15
byTom Barton (The Gazette) So far, the state has spent $53.5M and private investors spent $260M -- Iowa gas stations face a looming deadline and substantial costs to install, replace or upgrade fuel storage tanks and dispensers needed to provide ethanol blends
February 17, 2025 Read Full Article
Year-round E15 Legislation Reintroduced into Congress
by Brandon Peoples (Brownfield Ag News) The push for year-round E15 continues. On Thursday, the bicameral, bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 was reintroduced into the 119th Congress. If passed, the bill would remove seasonal restrictions from those
February 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Recognizes Two Companies for Being Leaders in Promoting Biofuels in the State
by Jessica Bowman (KTIV) The marketing of renewable fuels has earned two northwest Iowa companies recognition from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. -- Friday, Naig presented the Secretary’s Ethanol Marketing Award to Al’s Corner Oil, which operates Sparky’s One Stop
February 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Nitin Gadkari to Discuss with Oil Companies to Make Ethanol Rates Reasonable
(DD News) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Thursday said that he will hold a meeting with oil marketing companies (OMCs) after the Delhi elections to discuss bringing ethanol retail prices to a reasonable level. “On February 6
February 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Kansas Corn, Sorghum Farmers and Ethanol Refiners Want $5 Million Tax Break to Aid E15 Sales
by Tim Carpenter (Kansas Reflector/News Break) Rep. Ken Rahjes, an Agra Republican and chairman of the (Kansas) House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, asked House colleagues to embrace a $5 million annual income tax incentive to increase availability of E15 made
January 29, 2025 Read Full Article
MorGen Mobility Begins Construction of the First Green Hydrogen Refuelling Station in the Bamberg Region, Germany
(MorGen Mobility) The project has been granted funding by the Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, supporting the development of hydrogen refuelling infrastructure Hallstadt, 16 January, 2025 –MorGen Mobility, a developer and operator of green hydrogen refuelling stations, has
January 24, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Bills Introduced at Statehouse to Boost Farmer Income, Save Consumers Money
by Eric Pfeiffer (Hoosier Ag Today) Several bills impacting agriculture have been introduced at the Statehouse. A couple of bills Indiana farmers should be closely following along with us here at Hoosier Ag Today are House Bill 1127 from Allen County Representative Dave
January 17, 2025 Read Full Article
USDA Invests in Additional Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy Projects to Lower Costs and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural
January 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Japanese Media Team Visits US to Learn about Ethanol Value Chain
(U.S. Grains Council) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) welcomed reporters from Japan’s key nationwide news groups to visit with and interview ethanol stakeholders to gain perspective on the future of Japan’s ethanol market. This team arrived (in December 2024) shortly after Japan’s
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority Announces Biofuel Infrastructure Funding
(Missouri Department of Agriculture) Funds will generate more capacity for biofuels in Missouri. -- The Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced it has invested nearly $3.4 million in projects that increase the distribution and use of higher blends of ethanol and
January 07, 2025 Read Full Article
2024 Saw Rapid Growth for Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) The U.S. is on pace to surpass 5 billion gallons of biodiesel and renewable diesel consumption for the first time, capping a 2024 that saw increased efforts from states to drive adoption, updates to technical standards, growth
December 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Emarat, Lootah Biofuels Sign MoU to Enhance Cooperation in Renewable Energy
(Emerates News Agency) The Emarat Petroleum Company (Emarat) and Lootah Biofuels have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in line with the UAE plans to develop renewable energy sources and enhance sustainability. The MoU aims to establish a framework
December 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Moeve Promotes the Decarbonisation of Ana Mena's End of Tour with the Supply of Renewable Diesel
(Periodico Energia) The energy company will supply renewable energy at its Los Ángeles service station in Getafe (Madrid) to the trucks that will transport the equipment -- Moeve will promote the decarbonisation of the last concert of the 'El gran Bellodrama' tour by
December 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Nordion Energi Invests in a Plant for Liquid Biogas in the Port of Gothenburg
(Nordion Energi) Nordion Energi is investing in a new liquefaction plant for biogas in the Port of Gothenburg. The plant is planned to be ready in autumn 2026 and will, in a first step, be able to deliver 250 GWh
December 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Over 500 Stations in MN Now Offer Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Unleaded 88 Now Available To More Minnesotans -- Minnesota now has over 500 stations that offer Unleaded 88, providing consumers across the state with more options to save at the pump and reduce air emissions. On Nov 29, a
December 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Olerex Hit with €6 Million Fine for Biofuel Violations, Alleged Market Distortion
(ERR.ee) Estonian fuel retailer Olerex has been hit with a €6 million fine after once again being found to have violated Estonia's biofuel regulations, investigative weekly Eesti Ekspress wrote. The development comes just days after the Supreme Court upheld a previous penalty of
December 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Small Volumes of Renewable Diesel Are Now Consumed on the U.S. East Coast
by Jimmy Troderman (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In 2024, the U.S. East Coast became a consistent destination for small volumes of renewable diesel as a few suppliers and local governments began offering or consuming the fuel. Because no renewable diesel is produced
December 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Opens Expanded RNG Fueling Station in California City
by Jay Miller (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in the city of Carson, California. Designed, constructed and operated by Clean Energy, this station is owned by Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (Districts)
November 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Retailers to Offer Discounted Gas Ahead of Thanksgiving: Circle K and Sheetz Will Lower Prices by 40 Cents per Gallon.
(NACS) Sheetz is reducing the price of its Unleaded 88 gas by 40 cents per gallon beginning Tuesday, November 19, through the end of the month, November 30, according to a report from USA Today. USA Today reported the discount will only be
November 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) Unveils Jumpstart Report 2024: Accelerating Biodiesel & EV Charging at Local Gas Stations in DMV
(Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition) The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) has released its 2024 Jumpstart Report, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing access to biodiesel and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across gas stations in the D.C.,
November 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Michigan Company Will Boost Biofuel Sales by 2.5M Gallons per Year through USDA Grant
(MIchigan Farm News/The County Press) A Michigan company will receive a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the sale of biofuels by 2.5 million gallons per year. Fleet Fueling of Michigan LLC will use the funds
November 13, 2024 Read Full Article
BP Launches Sale of Renewable Diesel in Spain
(BP/Biobased Diesel Daily) BP announced Oct. 23 that it has begun selling hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel, in Spain at select service stations. The fuel is initially available at four service stations in Madrid, Valencia and Navarra. These stations
November 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Sheetz Celebrates Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership
(CStore Decisions) Debuts its 10th E85/E15 refueling station in Virginia. -- Sheetz is celebrating the impact of the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Biofuel Infrastructure Project Grant with the opening of its 10th E85 and E15 Biofuel station in Virginia. The Biofuel station
November 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Philippine DOE to Launch Crackdown on Higher Biodiesel Mix Non-compliance
by Lisbet K. Esmael (Philippine Daily Inquirer) The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is beefing up its monitoring efforts to ensure that every oil company in the local market is compliant with the government’s order to increase their biofuel blend, a move
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers Prepare Today for the Forecourt of the Future
by Tammy Mastroberte (Convenience Store News) While not much has changed with combustible fuel over the past five years other than price fluctuations, options at the fuel island and on the forecourt are evolving. They include biofuels such as ethanol-based E15 and
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Neste and Liiga Team up to Reduce Emissions from Game Travel
(Neste) Neste and Finland's national ice hockey league, Liiga, have started a collaboration in which the majority of Liiga teams* will use Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for their bus transportation during the 2024–2025 season in Finland. With the switch from fossil diesel to
November 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Certa Offers New Lower Carbon Biofuel for Home Heating
(RTE) Fuel supplier Certa has become the first Irish operator to launch a new lower carbon blended biofuel for the home heating market as it continues its strategy of delivering cleaner energy solutions for domestic customers. Ireland's residential sector currently accounts for
November 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Vadnais Heights Drivers Choose Unleaded 88
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) held an Unleaded 88 promotion at a Holiday station in Vadnais Heights today (October 16, 2024). During the promotion, which ran from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who chose Unleaded 88 were
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Let’s Not Overlook Fuel Affordability in Convenience Store Choice
by Brian Werner (Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) I read with interest a recent article in the Minnesota Star Tribune examining the increasing popularity of Kwik Trip gas stations throughout the upper Midwest (“How Kwik Trip created a cult-like following in the Midwest”,
November 04, 2024 Read Full Article
A Hand Up for Higher Blends
by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50
October 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension
(NATSO/PR Newswire) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives
October 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Announces Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) Iowa continues to invest in biofuels infrastructure. Iowa Renewable Fuels Association executive director Monte Shaw says grants totaling more than $6.3 million have been awarded to fuel retailers across the state. “They’re cost-share grants, so (the retailers)
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels: Infrastructure Grants Available For Retailers
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) is highlighting biofuel infrastructure grant funding available under the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Biofuels Infrastructure Program. Fuel retailers are strongly encouraged to apply before the Oct
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Awards $4 Million in E15 Grants
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) last week awarded over $4 million in grants to add E15 (15% ethanol fuel) to 86 retail sites throughout the state. Under Iowa’s E15 Access Standard adopted in 2022, retailers have until January
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Ernst Works to Secure Support for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure, Expand Access to Biofuels
(Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)) Leads bipartisan group in demanding continued certainty ahead of looming Sept. 30 end date -- As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota Provides Funds to Expand Biofuel Availability Application DEADLINE October 30, 2024
by Bill Dubensky (KNOX) Minnesota has new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15%
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
ACE 2024 Awards Honor Ethanol Industry Contributors
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 37th annual conference this month in Omaha. The Merle Anderson Award, named after the organization’s founder, went
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 FM Promote Unleaded 88 in St Paul
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) teamed up with KS95 FM today for a two-hour Unleaded 88 promotion at the Winner station in Energy Park, St Paul. During the promotion, which was held from 11 am to 1pm, MN
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Roseville Drivers Win with Unleaded 88
(Minnesotal Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) rewarded drivers who fueled up with Unleaded 88 during an hour-long promotion at the Winner station in Roseville yesterday. During the promotion, which was held from 12 pm to 1 pm, drivers who
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Gains Market Momentum
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Neste is currently the world’s largest producer of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), or as it is known in North America, renewable diesel. The fuel is a drop-in replacement for fossil-derived diesel, so much so that a
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Biofuel Industry to Receive over $14 Million from USDA
by Jack O'Connor (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Atlantic News Telegraph) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over $14 million in grants for 19 projects in Iowa designed to increase availability and access to biofuels. According to the USDA press release, these grants will
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
The Nebraska Corn Board Is Seeking Applications for Blender Pump Grant Program DEADLINE September 27, 2024
(Nebraska Corn Board) The Nebraska Corn Board is now accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant Program, which launched this week. This initiative aims to enhance ethanol infrastructure in Nebraska by supporting the expansion of higher ethanol blends, including E15, E30
August 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Opens RNG Fueling Station in Florida City
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened its latest renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Davenport, Fla. The site is now providing RNG to heavy-duty trucking and other fleets operating busy routes around Highway 27, Interstate 4
August 01, 2024 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Applauds $3 Million Biofuel Infrastructure Investment by the Minnesota Department Of Agriculture
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Grants will further increase access to Unleaded 88 in Minnesota -- Last week, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture said it had awarded over $3 million in infrastructure grant funding to 16 retail service stations in the state. The
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Propel Fuels’s Trade Secrets Theft Case Against Phillips 66 Scheduled for Trial August 26, 2024
(Propel Fuel/Business Wire) Propel Fuels, Inc. (“Propel”), a leading retailer of low-carbon fuels at stations throughout California, shared today that its trade secret misappropriation case against Phillips 66 Company (“Phillips 66”) has been scheduled for jury trial on August 26,
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Urges Flex Fuel Vehicles for California Emissions Goals
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments to the California Air Resources Board in response to a late June workshop on potential amendments to the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, the Renewable Fuels Association urged CARB to require that all new vehicles with internal
July 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota Awards over $3M to 16 Retailers to Increase Biofuels Access
by Erin O'Connor (NGT News) Sixteen retail service stations throughout Minnesota have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Fuels Breaks Ground on RNG Facility at South Fork Dairy in Texas
by Valerie Swiantek (NGT News) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility at South Fork Dairy in Dimmitt, Texas. Home to a 16,000-cow herd, the facility will produce RNG, an ultra-clean transportation fuel that
July 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Fuel Retailers Applaud House Legislation to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit
(Le Lézard) NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024," which would
July 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Eni in Talks to Sell Minority Stake in Biofuels Unit to KKR
(Renewables Now) Italian oil and gas major Eni SpA (BIT:ENI) has inked a temporary exclusivity agreement on the sale of a minority stake in its biofuels subsidiary Enilive to US private equity firm KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR). The parties are negotiating
July 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Missouri Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program Funds Available DEADLINE October 15, 2024
(Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority/EIN Presswire) Today, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority (MASBDA) announced applications are available for the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program (BIIP). This program supports an increase in distribution and use of biofuels in
July 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blender Pump Grants Available Application DEADLINE August 31, 2024
(South Dakota Governor's Office on Economic Development) The Governor’s Office of Economic Development is accepting applications for the Blender Pump Grant program to encourage the use of ethanol blended fuels. “Ethanol is an important part of value-added agriculture in South Dakota with
July 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Cemex Will Power 39 Trucks with RNG from Clean Energy Fuels
by Michael Bates (NGT News) Building materials provider Cemex and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. have reached a new fueling agreement to provide renewable natural gas (RNG) to power 39 of Cemex US’s ready-mix and cement bulk trucks in Southern California. Cemex’s collaboration with Clean Energy is
June 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Update in Ohio
by Matt Reese, Dale Minyo and Dusty Sonnenberg (Ohio's Country Journal) ... In 2024, Ohio is celebrating 16 years of in-state, large scale ethanol production. “The appropriate thing to do is to celebrate 16 years because that 16th birthday is when
June 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Enilive Iberia Expands Service Station Network in Spain. The Closing for the Acquisition of Atenoil Has Been Completed
(Eni) ... In line with Enilive's sustainable mobility development strategy, the expanded service station network will meet the needs of people on the move. In particular, the traditional offer of fuels and lubricants will be complemented by new biofuels derived
June 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Infrastructure Program Gets More Funding in MO
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The state legislative affairs manager with the Missouri Corn Growers Association says the recently approved state budget includes more funding for the Biofuels Infrastructure Incentive Program. Jacob Knaebel tells Brownfield the BIIP program provides resources to fuel retailers,
May 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Certa Doubles Number of HVO-Ready Forecourts as Škoda Urges More Drivers to Use Low Emission Biofuel Amid Diesel Sales Surge
(The Avondhu) Certa has launched HVO pumps at three more of its forecourts bringing the total of HVO-ready Certa outlets to six. -- The leading fuel supplier’s new HVO-ready forecourts are located in Maynooth in Kildare, Dundrum in Dublin and Ballyhaunis in
May 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Doubts Abound over US Midcon E15 Shift: NATSO
by Zach Appel (Argus Media) An effort by eight US midcontinent states to start selling 15pc ethanol (E15) gasoline blends year-round starting in 2025 remains unlikely, according to US fuel retailer trade association NATSO. The US approved last month the request from Illinois, Iowa,
May 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Shell Introduces 100% Renewable Diesel at Filling Stations in Germany
(Shell/Biobased Diesel Daily) Shell in Germany announced April 5 that it is expanding its offering for business customers in the mobility sector with its new Shell Renewable Diesel. Through the use of waste and residual materials such as used cooking oil, the
April 26, 2024 Read Full Article
With 'Record Droughts' in Income Predicted, Ohio Farmers Look to New Markets for Ethanol
by Jordan Laird (Columbus Dispatch) ... Facing headwinds, Miller (Jon Miller, a grain farmer in Fairfield County) said Ohio corn farmers are hopeful that new markets for ethanol fuel will provide some relief. Airlines are forging ahead with plans to transition to use ethanol to
April 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Higher Biodiesel Blend Exemption in Effect
by Tom C. Doran (AgriNews) The first of three phases that move toward higher biodiesel blend sales tax exemptions was effective April 1. Legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that extended the previous B11
April 22, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Issues Emergency Fuel Waiver for E-15 Sales
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) EPA takes action to provide consumers relief at the pump by helping ensure an adequate fuel supply ahead of the upcoming season -- Today, April 19, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver to
April 19, 2024 Read Full Article
KW Rastall Oil Leads New Jersey in Sustainable Fuel Revolution with Introduction of Neste MY Renewable Diesel
(KW Rastall Oil) In a groundbreaking move for New Jersey's energy and transportation sectors, KW Rastall Oil proudly announces that beginning April 17, 2024, it will become the first company in the state to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a renewable
April 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Northdale Oil Considering Building Biodiesel Plant in Grand Forks
by Ann Bailey (The Dickinson Press) The proposed biodiesel plant would process raw vegetable oil such as soybean or canola, said Tyler Stockton, Northdale Oil Inc. procurement manager -- Northdale Oil Inc. a Grand Forks fuel company, is financing a feasibility
March 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Lawmakers Move to Ease Ethanol Transition for Gas Stations
by Caleb McCullough (Globe Gazette) Iowa gas stations would have more flexibility in updating their pumps to comply with renewable fuel rules under a bill Senate lawmakers advanced Wednesday. The bill, Senate Study Bill 3187, builds on a 2022 law that requires most Iowa
March 21, 2024 Read Full Article
ETHANOL 100 Fuel Launched by Petroleum Minister Hardeep S Puri
(India Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs, launched ‘ETHANOL 100, a revolutionary automotive fuel at IndianOil Retail Outlet M/s. Irwin Road Service Station,here today (March
March 20, 2024 Read Full Article
California E85 Sales Set New Record in 2023
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, welcomed the release of new data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) showing that sales of E85 set a new record in the state in 2023. “Californians used more E85 than ever last
March 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Repsol Supplies Renewable Fuels for Antarctic Campaign of the Spanish Army
(Repsol) • Repsol supplies 100% renewable fuels to cover part of the energy needs on the Gabriel de Castilla Base run by the Spanish terrestrial army during the four months of the Antarctic Campaign. The commitment to care for and respect for
February 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Turns DFW Area into an RNG Hub
(Clean Energy Fuels Corp./Biomass Magazine) Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of two new fueling stations that offer heavy-duty truck and other fleet vehicles renewable natural gas (RNG), one of the only fuels that receives a carbon-negative rating. A station in North
February 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Gasum Opened Norway’s Southernmost LBG Filling Station in Kristiansand
(Gasum/CISION) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, has opened its newest gas filling station in Kristiansand municipality marking a significant expansion of the company's liquefied biogas (LBG) infrastructure in Norway. Gasum collaborated with Mjåvann Invest to open the new gas filling
February 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Cyclum Renewables, LLC to Launch its First Renewable Truck Stop in Cooperation with FASTECH in Tulare, California
(LeRoy Coop) FASTECH looks forward to cooperating with Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops and the City of Tulare on its first Truck Stop location in the City of Tulare, California -- Cyclum Renewables, LLC Truck Stops, a National Developer, Operator and
February 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Gov. Noem Signs E15 Fuel Tax Refund into Law
(South Dakota Government) Today (February 15, 2024), Governor Kristi Noem held a bill signing ceremony for SB 78, which provides for an E15 fuel tax refund. “Renewable fuels are a very important part of America’s all-of-the-above energy supply, and ethanol is vital to
February 20, 2024 Read Full Article
California’s Gasoline Market: How the State’s Unique Structure Impacts Pricing at the Pump
(OPIS) In 2022 and 2023, California’s retail gasoline prices saw multiple price spikes, all the more notable because of the state’s relatively high prices, when compared to the rest of the country. Looking specifically at 2022, California retail gasoline prices reached an
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Sacramento Proposes Banning Gas Stations
(NACS) In the city’s 2040 General Plan, it proposes banning new stations and adding to existing ones. -- According to the 2040 Sacramento General Plan, the city has proposed banning new gasoline stations and adding to existing stations unless the sites provided electric vehicle
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Ohio House Passes Biofuel Tax Credit Bill, Aims to Boost E15 Sales
(Crawford County Now) The Ohio House of Representatives has passed House Bill 324, a measure that introduces a temporary non-refundable tax credit of 5 cents per gallon on sales of E15 and higher blended biofuels. The bill, championed by State Representatives
February 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels Center Plate at Bacon Brunch
by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News) Indiana agricultural organizations prioritized the need for a state biofuel tax incentive during Monday’s Bacon Bar and Brunch with lawmakers at the statehouse. Marshall County farmer Joe Stoller recently testified in support HB 1315 and tells Brownfield
February 06, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa's Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program Awards $3.4 Million in Funds to Retailers to Offer Higher Biofuel Blends
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association) Iowa’s cost-share Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) awarded $3.4 million in grants for 74 applicants that will add E15 to retail sites and one applicant to add a biodiesel terminal in Iowa. “This type of demand is incredibly
January 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Pearson Fuels Opens 350th E85 Site
by Michael Schneider (Oil Price Information Service/Pearson Fuels) Pearson Fuels expects to open at least 120 more E85 fueling sites in California by the end of 2025, a company official said Thursday. “I feel confident that we will be opening 60 to 70 retail
January 29, 2024 Read Full Article
NXT Mobility Establishes New Hydrogen Station in Alkmaar
(Petrol Plaza) All hydrogen-powered vehicles can now refuel at the new site, which is part of the Duwaal project for developing a green H2 economy. -- A new hydrogen refueling station (HRS) has been opened by NXT Mobility in the city of
January 26, 2024 Read Full Article
US Oil Refiners Ask EPA to Limit Participation in Renewable Fuel Credit Market
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters) U.S. oil refiners have asked President Joe Biden's administration to reform the renewable fuel credit program by restricting who can participate, claiming the current trading environment allows market manipulation and raises fuel costs. Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing
January 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Denmark’s 1GW Green Hydrogen Production Facility Receives Important Environmental Approval from Authorities
(H2 Energy Europe) The approval is a key step in establishing an European hydrogen industry, ensuring its safety and benefits to the local community -- H2 Energy Europe announces that it has received environmental approval for its large-scale green hydrogen production
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
New Government Funding to Boost Jobs and Hydrogen Transport in the North East
(U.K. Department for Transport, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Anthony Browne MP, and Lord Callanan) Green hydrogen refuelling station to be built near Middlesbrough, helping to increase economic growth in the area and decarbonise the transport network. £7 million to
January 19, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Calls on California to Expand Flex Fuel Vehicles for Lower Costs, Cleaner Air
(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments submitted today to the California Air Resources Board, the Renewable Fuels Association called on the state to promote the sale of more flex fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on up to 85 percent low-carbon ethanol. “While electrification of the
January 17, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Oil to Open 300 Ethanol Fuel Stations -- Transport Minister
by Rajendra Jadhav (Reuters News/Zawya) India, the world's third-biggest oil importer and consumer, is keen to cut its carbon footprint to meet its 2070 net-zero carbon goal -- Indian Oil Corp , the country's top refiner, will open 300 ethanol fuel
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Sprague Operating Resources Makes History Supplying First Renewable Diesel Retail Station in NYC
(Sprague Operating Resources) New York City took a monumental step towards clean air and a sustainable future yesterday, Thursday, January 11th, with the grand opening of the city's first retail fuel station dispensing renewable diesel. This historic collaboration between Sprague and
January 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Burlington Company Receives Biodiesel Marketing Award
(The Hawk Eye) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the 2024 Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards to two fuel marketers that have gone above and beyond in their efforts to promote and sell renewable fuels within Iowa. Naig presented the ethanol marketing
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) $19 Million in Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is awarding $19 million in grants to U.S.
January 11, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Analysis: Automakers Endorse E15 for Almost All New 2024 Vehicles
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association’s annual review of vehicle owner’s manuals and warranty statements indicates that E15 is explicitly approved by the manufacturer for use in approximately 95 percent of model year 2024 cars and light trucks. “RFA has worked diligently with
December 19, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Lawmakers for Seeking Swift White House Action on Year-Round E15
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association is applauding a bipartisan group of 22 lawmakers from both the House and Senate, who asked the White House today (December 14, 2023) to swiftly finalize regulations that would allow year-round sales of lower-carbon
December 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Voices Support for Ohio Tax Credit for Higher Biofuel Blends
(Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy, the nation's largest biofuels trade association, submitted testimony today to the Ohio House of Representatives and its Ways and Means Committee voicing support for House Bill 324, which would provide a tax credit to incentivize
December 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Partners with Coleman Oil Company to Make Renewable Diesel More Widely Available in Washington State
(Neste) Neste has partnered with Coleman Oil Company, a leading provider of fuels, biofuels, lubricants, and related products, to enable cities and businesses to have easier access to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the state of Washington in the U.S. This partnership expands the
December 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Leading the Charge: Ethanol and EVs Stand at the Head of the Pack of Alternative-Fuel Retail Strategies
(CSP News) For retailers in Illinois, not offering ethanol-based fuel means proceeding at your own risk. “If you retail in this state, you don’t have a choice: Offer ethanol and biofuels or you may as well point a sign telling
December 04, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Opens Renewable Natural Gas Fueling Station in Baltimore
(Clean Energy) Station to Provide a Clean, Low-Carbon Alternative and Is Part of Growing National Fueling Network for the Heavy-Duty Market -- Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced today the opening
November 28, 2023 Read Full Article
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Sheetz Offering Gas for under $2 per Gallon to Travelers this Thanksgiving
by Asher Notheis (Washington Examiner) One of the most popular gas station chains in the United States is offering a steep discount on its gas for the week of Thanksgiving, providing some financial relief to those traveling for the holiday. Sheetz will be offering its
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of 100% Renewable Diesel for Professional Customers
(Cepsa) An immediate solution to promote the decarbonization of road transport -- This biofuel is now available at a service station in Madrid, and the company has also started to supply it directly at the facilities of several customers Cepsa is working to
November 21, 2023 Read Full Article
$2.2 Million Federal Grant Going to Golden Grain Ethanol Plant in Cerro Gordo County
by Mike Bunge (KIMT3) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding a $2,247,011 grant to the Golden Grain Energy LLC ethanol plant near Mason City. The funding comes through USDA Rural Development’s Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive program and is meant to
November 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Flogas Enterprise and Circle K Join Forces to Bring Bio-CNG to Ireland
(Flogas Enterprise/AltFuels) Businesses across Ireland who use heavy good vehicles can, for the first time, purchase carbon neutral fuel biomethane at select Circle K fuel stations nationwide for their CNG fleet. It comes after Flogas Enterprise signed a contract with Circle
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Scania and Gasum Join Forces to Expand Biomethane Refueling Network in Sweden
(Gasum/AltFuels) Gasum is building a filling station offering renewable CNG and LNG in Södertälje. The new facility is located near the Södertälje Syd road junction right next to Scania’s production plant and will open in the first half of 2024. Partnership
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
CO2-Reduced Diesel: DKV Mobility Opens HVO Supply Network to All Customers
(DKV) DKV Mobility, the leading European B2B platform for on-the-road payment solutions, is continuously expanding its supply offer for alternative fuels. Effective immediately, DKV Mobility customers can purchase the CO2-reduced diesel fuel HVO (in various blends up to HVO100) at ~
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Thevenin & Ducrot (AVIA) to Build a Green and Renewable Hydrogen Production Site and a Multi-Energy Filling Station in Bussy-Saint-Georges (Greater Paris)
(Lhyfe) • This site will be the biggest green and renewable hydrogen production site in eastern Ile de France (production capacity of two tonnes per day and installed capacity of 5MW) and the first in the region to offer hydrogen delivery
October 27, 2023 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels Concludes Twin Cities Metro-Area Unleaded 88 Promotional Campaign
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) concluded a six-month E15 (Unleaded 88) promotional campaign at Twin Cities metro-area gas stations on Oct 19. Throughout the campaign, MN Bio-Fuels partnered with KS95 FM to promote Unleaded 88 to consumers at
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Enilive’s Diesel from 100% Renewable Raw Materials Powers Lannutti’s fleet
(Eni) Enilive (Eni Sustainable Mobility), through the Eni Fuel company, and Lannutti Group, a leading operator in the logistics and road transport sector, have signed an agreement for the use of HVOlution, a diesel fuel produced from 100% renewable raw materials*. With
October 23, 2023 Read Full Article
When It All Matters
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In August, the American Coalition for Ethanol held its 36th Annual Conference, themed “Everything Counts,” featuring speakers covering topics ranging from selling higher blends of ethanol to export markets and decarbonization. Members of ACE leadership, Dave
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Pushing The 100% Renewable Option
by Katie Schroeder (Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2022, Ethanol Producer Magazine spoke with Pearson Fuels about its completely renewable liquid fuel, made up of ethanol and renewable naphtha. Over a year later, EPM speaks with Jeff Wilkerson about Pearson Fuels’ ongoing
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe Builds the Largest Commercial Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Germany, Making Green Hydrogen Available to the Broad Market for the First Time
(Lhyfe) In Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, Lhyfe will produce up to 4 tonnes per day of green hydrogen (about 1,000 tonnes per year) based on 10 MW installed capacity; This will be Lhyfe’s 1st large production plant outside of France -- The project in
October 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Certa Opens Ireland’s First HVO Biofuel Station in Dublin
(Certa) Certa has become the first energy operator in Ireland to open a fully-fledged HVO fuel station. Certa’s new “Forecourt of the Future” in Liffey Valley in Dublin cost over €1m to build and is the first in Ireland to make Hydrotreated
October 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Global Ethanol Summit --- October 16-18, 2023 --- Reston, VA
Organized by the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), the event will include international participants from more than 40 countries and increase global momentum for decarbonization through expanded ethanol use. The event itself will include several special sessions highlighting: Ethanol supply and demand Global policy
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
E15 Sales Surged This Summer but Remain Threatened by Obsolete Restrictions
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) Sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol, surged this summer (June-August) compared to the same period in 2022, according to a new Renewable Fuels Association analysis. RFA examined data from the Minnesota Department of Commerce,
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Repsol Begins Producing Renewable Hydrogen at Petronor
(Repsol) • Repsol has started up its first electrolyzer at the Petronor industrial center (Biscay, Spain). With an investment of 11 million euros, this renewable hydrogen has an industrial use in the refinery itself, reducing the carbon footprint of the products. The
October 13, 2023 Read Full Article
ACE Promotes HBIIP And E15 Compatibility At 2023 Fuel Market Trade Shows
(American Coalition for Ethanol) The American Coalition for Ethanol is rounding out its 2023 petroleum marketer trade show season at the National Association of Convenience Stores show, Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is the world's largest annual gathering of
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
One of France’s “Largest Capacity Green Hydrogen” Stations Is Inaugurated
(Bioenergy Insight) Brétéché, a fuel distributor that operates in six French departments, inaugurated its first hydrogen station in Maché (Vendée), on the Challans to La Roche-sur-Yon road axis on 29 September. The station has been designed with a high hydrogen supply
October 11, 2023 Read Full Article
E85 Offers Massive Savings as Gasoline Prices Rise
(Pearson Fuel/PR Newswire) Prices for E85 in California are offering savings of more than two dollars per gallon as the cost of gasoline has continued to increase. The state's average gasoline price reached $5.66 per gallon this month, its highest level in nearly a year and 45 cents more
October 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Shell Debuts Renewable Diesel at Los Angeles Stations -- OPIS
by Donna Harris (OPIS/MarketWatch) Shell Plc has begun offering Shell Renewable Diesel at 75 Los Angeles Shell stations, the company said in an email Monday. The major is promoting renewable diesel on its website as a low-carbon, drop-in fuel that can reduce
October 05, 2023 Read Full Article
NREL Releases 6th Edition of Biodiesel Handling Guide
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released its sixth edition of the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, funded by Clean Fuels Alliance America to offer basic information on biodiesel’s proper and safe use to help fleets, blenders, distributors and
September 28, 2023 Read Full Article
Ampol Reveals Plans to Take Biodiesel on the Road
by Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson (The West Australian/Australian Associated Press) Australia's biggest petrol retailer has revealed plans to produce renewable diesel for heavy trucks as part of a two-month trial. ... The news comes one month after Ampol announced plans to build hydrogen refuelling stations
September 25, 2023 Read Full Article
It’s Time For Flex Fuel Fairness
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In 2014, nine major auto manufacturers produced and sold more than 2.8 million flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs) capable of running on fuel with up to 85 percent ethanol (E85). In fact, one out of
September 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Expect to See E15 and E85 Offered at More Gas Stations
by Cody Ronnfeldt (Norfolk NE Radio) Higher blends of ethanol are being offered at more gas stations in Nebraska and bill approved by lawmakers this past legislative session will help spur continued growth. During the Governor’s Call-In Show Monday, a caller wanted
September 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Retailers Show Vision in Blazing Trails for Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) More and more retailers are taking the plunge and offering higher ethanol blends around the country, but while it has taken some time to get the larger retail chains to make the move, blazing the trail before
September 19, 2023 Read Full Article
GOP Bill Would Establish Gas Station Fuel Blend Requirements, DATCP Grant Program
(WisBusiness) GOP lawmakers are circulating legislation that would establish new fuel blend requirements for gas stations and create a related grant program under DATCP. In a recent cosponsorship memo, Sen. Joan Ballweg of Markesan and Rep. Todd Novak of Dodgeville touted the
September 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Spanish Service Station Association and Sedigas Promote Renewable Gas and Hydrogen in Mobility
(Sedigas/Confederation of Service Station Employers/AltFuels) The Spanish Confederation of Service Station Employers (CEEES) and the Spanish Gas Association (Sedigas) signed a collaboration agreement in Madrid. Under this deal, both organizations will cooperate with the aim of carrying out promotional and awareness
September 01, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Continues Higher Blend Infrastructure Funding Education, Support for Retailers
(Renewable Fuels Association) Following the opening of the most recent tranche of funding for higher blends infrastructure incentives via the Inflation Reduction Act, the Renewable Fuels Association is off to a solid start in assisting fuel retailers. Due to its prior
August 31, 2023 Read Full Article
Radius Expands HVO Offering in the UK
(Biofuels International) Radius, owner and operator of the UK Fuels network, has expanded its Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) offering to give customers access to the sustainable fuel at more sites. Radius’s UK Fuels network is already one of the largest in the
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
Veeder-Root and Total Meter Services Launch the Biofuel Blending System
(Gilbarco Veeder-Root/Globe Newswire) Continuing to build on the fuel quality portfolio, the Biofuel Blending System delivers accurate biofuel blending within retail locations. -- Veeder-Root, a worldwide leader in fuel management and environmental technology, in collaboration with precision measurement solutions expert Total Meter
August 30, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Thanks Sheetz for Summer-Ending E15 Price Promotion
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association welcomed news from popular fuel retailer Sheetz that it is slashing prices on the lower-carbon E15 fuel blend through the end of August. This move provides cost savings for drivers facing high pump prices
August 25, 2023 Read Full Article
Grants Available to Boost Biofuels at Minnesota Service Stations DEADLINE October 12, 2023
(Minnesota Department of Agriculture) Minnesota retail service stations looking to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol are encouraged to apply for funding currently available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). The Agricultural Growth,
August 23, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Alliance Highlights Low Carbon Fuel Availability
(In The Loop with NORA) In this episode of In the Loop, Paul Nazzaro and Scott Fenwick explain why retailers should make the transition to low carbon fuels now as competition will heat up over time for renewable fuels. Up first, Paul Nazzaro
August 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Enabling Higher Blends: Obstacles and Options for Ethanol Retailers
(Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol Producer Magazine's Podcast Enabling Higher Blends: Obstacles and Options for Ethanol Retailers. Featuring Steve Walk, COO & Managing Partner at Protec Fuel Management. Interviewed by Katie Schroeder, Ethanol Producer Magazine. (14 min) LISTEN
August 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Protec Fuel Prepares to Support Retailers and Fleets in Securing USDA Grants for Ethanol Infrastructure
(Protec Fuel/CISION) Protec Fuel, a leading ethanol fuel solutions firm, is ready to aid retailers and fleets in obtaining a portion of a $450 million grant from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
July 18, 2023 Read Full Article
MN Bio-Fuels & KS95 Promote E15 In St Paul
(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) The Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) and KS95 FM held a joint E15 promotion at a Winner station in Energy Park, St Paul on June 28. “As Minnesotans hit the road this weekend for holiday travel, we encourage them
June 30, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC Supports Opening of First E7 Fueling Station in Japan
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) While in Japan for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Trade Mission (USDA’s ATM) in early June, the U.S. Grains Council delegation witnessed the opening of the first E7 fueling station in Japan. The unveiling of
June 27, 2023 Read Full Article
NACS Urges the EPA to Adopt a Technology-Neutral Approach to Greenhouse Gas Standards
(NACS/Convenience.org) The Association wants better, more practical standards for heavy-duty trucks. -- NACS, along with NATSO and SIGMA, is urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to revise its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) standards for heavy-duty trucks and adopt a market-oriented, technology-neutral
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Gasum Building Europe’s Northernmost BioCNG/LNG Filling Station in Lapland
(Biofuels International) Finland-headed gas and energy major Gasum Oy has announced that it has begun work on building a new gas filling station in the municipality of Keminmaa in northern Finland. Construction work will take around six months and the goal
June 12, 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 gas (RNG) - filling station in Ålesund, Norway, and marks Gasum's fourth bioLNG filling station for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) in
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
RFS and the Push for Greater Ethanol Content in Gasoline
by Brian Milne (DTN) ... Owing to insufficient production, EPA has had to frequently issue waivers for the cellulosic biofuel nested category. However, EPA’s 2019 final rule pegged volume requirements below statute for total renewable fuel, triggering the agency’s reset authority
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
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