by Robert Hargraves (Real Clean Energy) ... We can change the competition from vehicle electrification to producing zero-emission diesel fuel made from CO2, water, and nuclear energy. The US can leverage its expertise in petroleum refining and chemical engineering. For example,
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Back TO HOMEComparative Economics of Carbon Sequestration for Iowa Ethanol Plants
(Iowa Renewable Fuels Association/Decision Innovation Solutions) Iowa currently has 42 ethanol plants with listed annual capacity of 4.669 billion gallons per year. Iowa’s ethanol plants produced an estimated 4.5 billion gallons of ethanol in 2022. There are several wet mill
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol
(U.S. Grains Council) The Corn Sustainability Assurance Protocol (CSAP) offers corn buyers and export markets insight into U.S. corn production sustainability practices and outlines U.S. state and federal laws that provide assurances these practices are being implemented, where required, throughout
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DC Water Receives First 100% Biodiesel Vehicle from US EPA’s DERA Program Grant
(DC Water) DC Water has received its first of 12 B100 vehicles from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) program grant that will replace 13 existing diesel vehicles. The Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition (GWRCCC) and DC Water secured the
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A Brighter Horizon for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Sasol and Topsoe to Form a Future Business to Accelerate Global SAF Production
(Sasol) Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture (subject to approval by relevant authorities), solidifying their commitment to produce sustainable
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The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Global Clean Energy Holdings
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Global Clean Energy, a vertically integrated renewable fuels business that is focused on reducing transportation-related carbon emissions sustainably through its proprietary camelina varieties – the only varieties currently qualified for both federal and California standards
June 22, 2023 Read Full Article
A Push to Turn Farm Waste into Fuel
(North America Climate Smart Agriculture Alliance) Biofuel plants and energy from on-farm biodigesters have been a part of the agricultural landscape for decades. But as the global climate continues to warm and as agriculture continues to face new challenges, bioenergy
June 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels: What Are They, How Do They Work, How Are They Made?
by Jennifer Barns (Intelligent Living) ... Biofuels offer several environmental benefits, including reduced greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality compared to fossil fuels. The combustion of biofuels releases carbon dioxide, but since the feedstock used for their production absorbs carbon
June 21, 2023 Read Full Article
MAIRE's Subsidiaries Awarded New Biofuel Contracts
by Bella Weetch (Hydrocarbon Engineering) ... The pre-treatment plant, to be installed inside the Plock Refinery in Central Poland, shall process vegetable oils, used cooking oils and animal fats to produce renewable diesel (also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil, or HVO)
June 21, 2023 Read Full Article
Global: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Inks Biofuel Supply Deal with ExxonMobil
by Rhys Berry (Bunkerspot) Wallenius Wilhelmsen has signed a contract with ExxonMobil for the supply of B30 biofuel to its vessels on European transits. The deliveries will be at Zeebrugge, with an option for Antwerp, the Ro-Ro shipping company said today. ‘This is
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Global Bioenergies’ SAF Technology Receives ASTM Certification
(Global Bioenergies) Global Bioenergies’ process becomes one of the very few Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) technologies in the world certified by ASTM International. Global Bioenergies’ fuel can now be blended up to 50% with fossil kerosene in existing airplanes. As a reminder, the
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Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on the Progression of Clean Fuels in the Shipping Industry DEADLINE July 14, 2023
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (June 20, 2023), international shipping accounts for approximately three percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The industry generally relies on the availability of and access to cheap, energy-intensive fuels to transport heavy freight internationally over
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Opinion: The Plain Truth about Aviation’s 2050 Sustainability Goals
by Kenneth P. Quinn (Clyde & Co. /Flight Safety Foundation/Aviation Week) During the recent International Air Transport Association’s World Air Transport Summit in Istanbul, Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, described the airline industry’s emissions goals as “a PR
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The DeCarTrans Project Is further Developing a Process for Producing Synthetic Fuel from Methanol for the Transport Sector.
by Miriam Leich (Now GmbH) Large-scale test facility at TU Freiberg supplies 15,000 litres of synthetic fuel -- The consortium of research and industry plans to produce a total of 380,000 litres of green fuel (e-fuel) over the course of
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MAPFRE Launches Europe’s First Biomethane Mutual Fund
(MAPFRE) • The project seeks to invest in the construction and development of between 20 and 25 power plants of this kind of energy in Spain in five years. The first of its kind, this vehicle will be open to
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Canada’s First Stand-alone Renewable Diesel Refinery Completed Construction
by Christian Fernsby (Post Online Media) Canada’s first stand-alone renewable diesel refinery has completed construction and will soon begin production. -- The announcement was made on Friday, June 16, 2023, by Canada's province British Columbia and Tidewater Renewables. Using bio-feedstocks, such
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LanzaJet and LanzaTech Selected by Air New Zealand and New Zealand Government to Undertake Study for Domestic Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in New Zealand
(LanzaJet) Companies to Undertake Feasibility Study and Establish Development Plan for Commercial SAF Production -- LanzaJet, a leading sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, LanzaTech Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: LNZA), an innovative carbon capture and utilization (“CCU”) company that transforms
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Hexas Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Hexas Biomass is a biomaterials company focused on the production and use of sustainable plant-based materials to replace wood and petroleum-based feedstocks in multiple applications, including energy, chemicals, packaging, textiles, and structural/non-structural applications. CEO Wendy
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The Aviation Industry’s Quest for Zero Emissions: Challenges and Opportunities
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... However, this challenge can be met by innovation, policy support, and collaboration across the aviation value chain, as found in a new expert-led, industry-wide report Voices from the Sky, says Milica Folić, Product Line Director at
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White House EJ Advisors Agree to Assess ‘Harm’ from CCS Projects
(Inside EPA) A White House environmental justice (EJ) advocacy panel is agreeing to assess potential “harms” from carbon capture and storage (CCS) and other carbon management approaches as the Biden administration rolls out a suite of supports for the technology,
June 20, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Natural Gas From Corn Stover
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Failed Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Became North America's Largest RNG Producer -- When DuPont shut down its cellulosic ethanol plant in 2017 after years of effort and $225 million in investment, it looked like the process
June 20, 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
D.C. Developments
by Brian Jennings (American Colation for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Coalition for Ethanol mobilized 60 grassroots leaders, including ethanol producers, corn growers and retailers, for its fly-in and government affairs summit in Washington, D.C., earlier this year. ... Market access for
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Targray Addresses Demand for Renewable Fuel in Washington with New Spokane Biodiesel Terminal
(Targray/PR Newswire) Targray’s latest transloading terminal is optimally located to supply low-carbon fuels throughout the state of Washington. -- Targray, a leading international supplier of renewable fuels and feedstock, has announced an expansion of its vast North American supply and distribution
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Alfa Laval to Deliver the World’s First Methanol-Fired Steam Boiler Solutions
(Bioenergy International) Sweden-headed Alfa Laval AB, a global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling products has announced the expansion its portfolio of alternative fuel solutions for the marine sector with the introduction of methanol-fired Aalborg boiler systems that offer
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Decarbonising Europe’s Hydrogen Production with Biohydrogen
(European Biogas Association) The European Biogas Association, in collaboration with biogas experts, is launching a white paper on the sustainability, affordability and accessibility of biohydrogen to support its production and use in Europe. Insights are provided as to the place of
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
City of Pasco and Burnham RNG to Modernize Wastewater Treatment
(Bioenergy International) In the United States (US), Burnham RNG LLC (Burnham), a wastewater and agricultural waste to renewable natural gas (RNG) provider has announced the issuance of green bonds to support the construction of the Pasco Resource Recovery Center (PRRC),
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Thai Cabinet Supports Ethanol Bioplastic for Eco-Friendly Transition
by Alex Morgan (Thaiger) he Thai Cabinet has given the green light for the promotion of ethanol in the production of bioplastics, aiming to develop more eco-friendly materials, according to government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri. This decision supports the ethanol bioplastic manufacturing industry with tax exemptions for bioethylene,
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
MWA 2023: Biofuels Are Now 'All about the Feedstocks' as Shipowners and Suppliers Demonstrate the Operational Benefits
by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) Summarising the current state of the marine biofuels market, Dirk Kronemeijer, Founder and Board Member of GoodFuels, told Maritime Week Americas (MWA) delegates: ‘Five years ago, it was all about finding the clients. Today, it is about
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
INTERVIEW: Cargill Kickstarts Maritime Decarbonization with Biofuels, Methanol
by Max Lin (S&P Global) Major trader starts taking 'real' action: shipping head; Bio-bunker program focuses on B24, B30 supplies for now; Pricing gap remains between green and fossil fuels -- US-based agricultural trader Cargill has ramped up a bio-bunkering program for its
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
An Emerging Bonanza in Ethanol-Focused Carbon Capture?
by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) The US carbon capture market has grown, experts say, to $13 billion in 2023 and according to ExxonMobil is on the way to $4 trillion. That could mean that a bonanza for infrastructure in the form
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Iowa Regulators to Begin Summit Carbon Capture Pipeline Hearing Aug. 22 in Fort Dodge
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) State regulators plan to hold a hearing beginning Aug. 22 in Fort Dodge on Summit Carbon Solutions' $4.5 billion proposal to build a roughly 680-mile carbon capture pipeline across Iowa, according to an order released
June 19, 2023 Read Full Article
Neste Decides to Invest in Liquefied Waste Plastic Upgrading Unit at Its Porvoo Refinery
(Neste) Neste has made the final investment decision to commence construction of upgrading facilities for liquefied plastic waste at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. With the investment of 111 million euros, Neste will build the capacity to upgrade 150,000 tons of
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Oman’s Huge Renewable Hydrogen Potential Can Bring Multiple Benefits in Its Journey to Net Zero Emissions
(International Energy Agency) New IEA report presented to Omani Minister shows how rich renewable resources and vast land expanses could make Oman a competitive low-emissions hydrogen supplier by 2030 Oman’s high-quality renewable energy resources and vast tracts of available land make it
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
SOCAR Energy Switzerland Opens First Hydrogen Filling Station on a Swiss Motorway
(Socar) On Friday, 9 June 2023, SOCAR Energy Switzerland opened the first hydrogen filling station on a Swiss motorway, located at Grauholz Süd near Bern. This milestone marks SOCAR's commitment to developing a nationwide network of hydrogen filling stations, promoting
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US$ 4 bn Investment on Green Hydrogen Launched in Uruguay
(Merco Press) Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Thursday announced that US$ 2 billion will be invested in the construction of a green hydrogen plant in Paysandú. The work to begin this year will employ between 1,500 and 3,200 jobs and the
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Lhyfe and Capital Energy Team up to Produce Green Hydrogen at Sea with Power from Offshore Wind Farms in Spain and Portugal
(Lhyfe) The collaboration agreement signed between Lhyfe and Capital Energy could be extended to other markets in the future. Lhyfe is one of the pioneers of green hydrogen production with an offshore production prototype already operational in France. Lhyfe and Capital
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
The EBA Factsheet «Transport» on the SustainableAgribusiness Platform
(UABIO) How can biomethane help decarbonize the transport sector? Find out in the EBA factsheet “Transport”. The document is focused on the biomethane role in providing transport needs. This factsheet is the third in 2023 of the European Biogas Association’s (EBA) new
June 17, 2023 Read Full Article
Oilseeds Industry Stakeholders Discuss Potential Crops for Use in Renewable Biofuels
by Ann Baily (AgWeek) As companies across the United States are building plants to produce renewable biofuel to meet anticipated demand, researchers are studying which oilseeds crops will provide them with the best product and which crops have potential. The Agricultural Utilization
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
ABS Analyses Potential of Biofuel Glending on Improvement to CII Ratings
by Panos Koutsourakis (ABS/Hellenic Shipping) With reporting of data in compliance with the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulation well underway, shipowners and operators are focussed on how to optimise their operations and gain improvement in CII ratings. The options
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Biofuels to Be 10% of Additional Oil Supply in 2022-28: IEA
by Manish Gupta (Financial Express) India, Brazil and Indonesia account for 70% of the increase as each country pursues domestic blending targets. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has forecast global oil demand to go up by 5.9 million barrels per day (mb/d)
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Redding Rancheria Announcel New Business and Partnership with Hydrogen 2 Energy Group (H2EG) Aimed to Create CarbonNegative Biofuels
(Redding Rncheria/PR Newswire) The Redding Rancheria Tribe and the State of California Department of Conservation are excited to announce that a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tribe has received a $500,000 grant from the Department of Conservation to assist the Tribe with developing a new
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Glycerol: A Byproduct of Biodiesel as an Alternative Ingredient for Livestock?
(NutriNews) Glycerol, also known as glycerin, can be obtained through biodiesel production from vegetable oils or animal fats. Through a process called “transesterification,” the fatty acids are separated from glycerol and re-esterified into an alcohol known as methanol, leaving glycerol
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
RYAM Announces the Official Groundbreaking at their 2G Bioethanol Plant in Tartas, France
(Rayonier Advanced Materials) Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the “Company”), a global leader in the production of high-purity cellulose specialty products, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at its new second-generation Bioethanol plant located in Tartas, Les Landes France, on Thursday,
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Cepsa and Yara Clean Ammonia Seal an Alliance to Connect Southern and Northern Europe with Green Hydrogen, in the Presence of the Kings of Spain and The Netherlands
(Cepsa) ◊ The two companies have agreed on a strategic partnership to set up the first green hydrogen maritime corridor between the ports of Algeciras and Rotterdam for the decarbonization of European industry and maritime transport The alliance incorporates
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Vertex Energy Announces EPA Approval for Generation of D4 RINs
(Vertex Energy/Business Wire) Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTNR) ("Vertex" or “the Company"), a leading specialty refiner and marketer of high-quality refined products, today announced that it has received approval from the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") for the generation of D4 Renewable
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Soil Carbon Controversy: Unfounded Concerns or Healthy Skepticism?
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Soil carbon credits have been gaining popularity in the US voluntary carbon market and Australia's compliance-based market, but there are numerous critics of this type of carbon credit. Soil carbon credits are generated through projects that enhance
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Batches Certified under CORSIA
(International Civil Aviation Organization) For the first time, sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been certified under the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Making use of the two ICAO-approved Sustainability Certification Schemes designed for this purpose, the development marks
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 standards used in British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington State, and some countries in the EU. Once fully implemented, Canada’s CFR
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UN Chief Says Fossil Fuels 'Incompatible with Human Survival,' Calls for Credible Exit Strategy
by Frank Jordans (Associated Press/ABC News) The head of the United Nations attacked fossil fuel companies Thursday, accusing them of betraying future generations and undermining efforts to phase out a product he called “incompatible with human survival.” The head of the
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Another Win for Consumers and the Environment — E15 Approved for Summer Sales
by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/The Hill) Summer driving season is here and there’s good news — whether you’re planning a cross-country road trip or hope to commute no further than the local pool, you’ll have an opportunity to save on
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
States Charting the Course on ‘Green’ Hydrogen
by Arianna Skibell (Politico's Power Switch) ... An upswell of state-led legislation aimed at boosting and regulating the fuel source could help shape the trajectory of President Joe Biden’s climate plans, write David Iaconangelo, Heather Richards and Zach Bright. ... Few green hydrogen
June 16, 2023 Read Full Article
Clarksville, Arkansas Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Poultry Litter
(EcoStrat) AA’ Rating to Address Environmental Concerns and Stimulate Investment Opportunities -- The City of Clarksville, Clarksville Connected Utilities (CCU), and Ecostrat are pleased to announce the issuance of a new Bioeconomy Development Opportunity (BDO) Zone designation for poultry litter. The Clarksville BDO Zone is rated
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Musgrave Announces Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Fuel Rollout to One of Ireland’s Largest Truck Fleets
(Musgrave) Musgrave, one of Ireland’s largest business truck fleet operators, has announced the roll out of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel across its network of almost 500 vehicles. By 2030, half of the Musgrave fleet will operate on alternative fuel, with
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Plug Teams up with Avina to Decarbonize Commercial Trucking
(Plug Power) Deal supports first green hydrogen production facility for heavy-duty trucks in Southern California -- Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ: PLUG), a leading provider of turnkey hydrogen solutions for the global green hydrogen economy, will deliver containerized proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide Nanocellulose and Granbio Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) GranBio Technologies has developed two patented BioPlus nanocellulose production technologies to cater to different end-use markets, BioPlus® with AVAP and BioPlus with GreenBox®. Both processes are demonstrated at the scale of 1/2 tpd at GranBio
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Next Step towards Sustainable Air Freight: DHL Global Forwarding Partners with IAG Cargo to Enable Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(DHL) • DHL Global Forwarding and IAG Cargo sign a contract for the purchase of 11.5 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) emissions reductions. SAF are a crucial part of DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, allowing DHL and their customers
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
Amadeus Invests in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Innovator CAPHENIA
by Lauren Hyde (Amadeus) First investment from travel technology leader outside of the software space; German company seeks to produce synthesis gas - the feedstock for sustainable, affordable, and scalable aviation fuel Amadeus has acquired a minority stake in CAPHENIA, a future
June 15, 2023 Read Full Article
China Flies First Helo with SAF
by Mark Huber (AIN Online) China has made its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)-powered helicopter flight. The 40 percent SAF blend from China National Aviation Fuel (CNAF) was used in an Airbus Helicopters H125 belonging to State Grid Space Technology Co. (SGST). The flight
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EU Renewable Ethanol Hits New Record Level for Greenhouse-Gas Reduction
by Robin Whitlock (Renewable Energy Magazine) Production and use of renewable ethanol from ePURE members reduced greenhouse-gas emissions by an average of 78.4 percent compared to fossil fuels in 2022, according to newly certified data. It was the 11th consecutive year in which
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Neste Enables Cargolux to Become the First Airline to Use Sustainable Aviation Fuel at Luxembourg Airport
(Neste) Cargolux became the first airline to uplift sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Luxembourg Airport with the use of the fuel on a celebratory cargo flight. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ was supplied to the airport’s fuel storage using NATO’s Central European Pipeline
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
UK Seeks Comments on Proposed SAF Mandate DEADLINE June 22, 2023
by Erin Voegele (SAF Magazine) A public comment period on a proposed U.K. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate is set to close June 22. The mandate, proposed by the U.K. Department of Transport in late March, would require jet fuel suppliers
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Bunge Boosts Oilseed Dominance, Renewable Diesel Potential with Viterra Deal
by Karl Plume and Rod Nickel (Reuters) Bunge's planned acquisition of Viterra would make the world's biggest oilseed crusher even more dominant and secure a larger role in the expanding renewable diesel industry, although it may face competition hurdles. Under the deal to create
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Duckworth, Fischer, Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Solidify Future of American-Grown Sustainable Aviation Fuels
(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)) U.S. Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) and Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations and Innovation—and U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) along
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA’s Cooper: Let’s Fuel the Energy Transition with Ethanol
(Renewable Fuels Association) Rather than relying on an “electrify everything” approach to decarbonization, U.S. policymakers should embrace American-made ethanol as a central strategy for transitioning the energy sector to net-zero emissions, said Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper in
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Renewable Fuels from Green Refineries
(Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) Consortium of Science and Industry Develops Processes and Demand Scenarios for the Mass Production of Synthetic Fuels – Federal Funding of around EUR 7 Million Synthetic fuels from renewable energy sources are needed to reach the climate
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Tulip Rally Turns over a New Leaf with Introduction of Sustainable Fuels
(Coryton) Coryton and Ecomaxx help fuel a greener future -- A collection of plant waste powered cars will take part in the final stage of The Tulip Rally this month, marking a new milestone for the Netherlands’ oldest rally event. The
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Government of Canada Invests in First-of-its-Kind Filtration Technology in Grande Prairie to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions
(Natural Resources Canada/CISION) Clean technologies and low-carbon solutions are a critical part of our plan to lower emissions while growing Canada's economy. Developing and deploying these technologies not only helps to fight climate change but also creates sustainable jobs. The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Wärtsilä New Biogas & Liquefaction Solution for Gas BioLNG Facility
(Wärtsilä/Maritime Executive) Technology group Wärtsilä will deliver the know-how and equipment for a significant Swedish bioLNG project. The Wärtsilä solution will upgrade the biogas from agricultural waste and then liquefy it into high quality bioLNG. The installation has been ordered by Gasum
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Raven SR
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Raven SR is a clean fuels company that transforms waste – municipal solid waste, organic waste, and methane – into high-quality, clean hydrogen and Fischer-Tropsch synthetic fuels through its patented Steam/CO2 Reforming technology. RavenSR CEO Matt
June 14, 2023 Read Full Article
Farmers, Educators Are Allies in Climate-Smart Agriculture
(Solutions from the Land) ... As co-developer and leader of the Cornell Climate Smart Farming program, (Allison) Chatrchyan is developing powerful and user-friendly tools to help farmers in the Northeast better see how climate change is expected to affect them and what
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Cepsa and Volotea Form Partnership to Propel Sustainable Aviation
(Cepsa) • Both companies will boost the development and production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from circular raw materials as well as other energy alternatives, such as green hydrogen and electrification Cepsa has a firm commitment to SAF and aims
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Zenith Energy Receives 1st Shipment of SAF from Montana Renewables
(Zenith Energy Terminals Holdings/Biobased Diesel Daily) Zenith Energy, a global operator of independent liquid-storage terminals, announced June 7 that it received the first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Montana Renewables to its Portland, Oregon, fuel-storage facility June 5. “This historic
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Feedstock Theft & Fraud
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Stolen used cooking oil and palm oil fraudulently disguised as waste feedstock are making headlines, but traceability platforms can help curtail illegal activity. Used cooking oil (UCO) theft is nothing new. Ever since the material, which
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After More than 15 Years, BDI’s RepCat Technology Comes of Age
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) The commissioning of three new plants in less than a handful of months marks a milestone for the decade-and-a-half-old “new” biodiesel technology. BDI-BioEnergy International, the Austrian biodiesel process-technology provider and plant builder whose pioneering achievements in
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
All 24 Hours of Le Mans Race Cars to Use 100% Renewable Fuel Produced by TotalEnergies
(TotalEnergies) For the first time in the endurance event’s history, the 62 race cars competing in the 90th 24 Hours of Le Mans (June 11-12, 2022) will be supplied with a 100% renewable fuel developed and produced by TotalEnergies: Excellium
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Commission Sees Crop Biofuels’ Clean Transport Value, but Outside EU
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) ... At a G7 meeting in Hiroshima late last month, the world’s richest countries adopted a document, also signed by the EU, in which the value of biofuels – among other options – in decarbonising road transport
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Carbon Capture Bill Signed into Law by Governor Stitt DEADLINE for Public Comments June 19, 2023
(OK Energy Today) Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt this week signed legislation to pave the way for Oklahoma’s participation in a proposed hydrogen hub with Arkansas and Louisiana and for development of hydrogen projects in the state. He signed SB 200, starting the process to
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The Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF) Solicites Expressions of Intent for Grant Program DEADLINE June 26, 2023
(Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future) The Virtual Institute on Feedstocks of the Future (VIFF) is soliciting short expressions of intent (EOIs) from U.S.-based researchers and consortia, targeting scientific research to advance the use of future feedstocks in bioproduction. EOIs
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
Feedstocks of the Future for a Circular U.S. Bioeconomy: A Summary from a Stakeholder Convening
(Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research) The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and Schmidt Futures partnered for a convening to identify strategic research opportunities to advance the circular bioeconomy—an economy that uses waste as inputs and is enabled by
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to Finalise Construction of Tønder Biogas
(Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners/Globe Newswire) Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced the signing of an Engineering, Procurement & Construction contract for the completion of its Tønder Biogas facility Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
OCI Global Fuels First Ever Green Methanol Powered Container Vessel
(OCI Global) OCI Global is fueling the first ever green methanol powered container vessel in a pioneering partnership with A.P. Moller – Maersk; OCI is the world leader in green methanol through its OCI HyFuels brand, pioneering its use as
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to SAF Book-and-Claim Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Airline- and location-independent: the Book and Claim system allows (corporate) buyers to source SAF based on their total aviation footprint in one transaction, rather than sourcing through each airline individually. Andreea Moyes, Global Aviation Sustainability
June 13, 2023 Read Full Article
New Issue Brief Challenges the EV Vision: Biofuels and a Technology Neutral Strategy the Better Approach
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) The widespread introduction of electric vehicles as a means of reducing carbon emissions presents a far greater challenge than the public is being led to believe, according to new research by the Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC). This
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Transportation Challenges and Opportunities in Indiana and the Role of Biodiesel
by Parker Schulte (Brownfield Ag News) Greater Indiana Clean Cities is a standalone nonprofit focused on advancing communities with education and resources on alternative fuel vehicles. For 24 years, the organization has helped foster partnerships between fleets and industry providers in
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Community-Based Biodiesel is the Circular Economy
by Kelly King (Pacific Biodiesel/Biobased Diesel Daily) There is a lot of talk about what the circular economy is, but there is much less understanding of how community-scale biodiesel production is the concept’s poster child. I’ve had the honor of being
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
NZ Government Invests in Sustainable, Lower Impact Forestry Industry
by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International) Plantation forestry is a significant land use in the Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay regions, with 157 295 ha and 139 598 ha under Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) respectively. However, a growing concern is the
June 12, 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
EUBCE 2023 Marks the Return to Real-World Interaction
(Bioenergy International) ... Over 1 500 delegates from 79 countries convened in Bologna, Italy earlier this week to discuss the use of biomass in a circular and sustainable economy. ... The chairwoman of the conference, Isabella de Bari of the Italian Energy
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
France Braces for Power Demand Surge Driven by EVs, Alternative Fuels
by Forrest Crellin (Reuters) Electric vehicles and other technology to cut emissions is likely to drive a surge in French power demand by 2035, meaning France will need to maintain its existing nuclear capacity, grid operator RTE said on Wednesday. The European
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Biden’s Plan to Phase out Gas-powered Cars Is All Pain for Consumers and No Gain Public Comment DEADLINE July 5, 2023
by Diana Furchtgott-Roth (The Hill/The Heritage Foundation) ... Others, due to cost, convenience and climate, prefer gasoline-powered vehicles. Thankfully, Americans today still have that choice. But if the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest proposed rule on car emissions is finalized as written, they won’t
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
RFA Sees Progress as Ethanol Industry Advances toward Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
(Renewable Fuels Association) A survey of U.S. ethanol producers shows the industry to be on track toward its net-zero-carbon goal, a new white paper and presentation indicate, with facilities producing ethanol that is up to 55 percent less carbon intensive than gasoline, on average.
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Tri-Cities Researchers’ Discovery Could Mean Cheaper Bio-Based Fuel
by Steven Ashby (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory/Tri-City Herald) While it can take a century for some types of wood to fully decompose, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University took a lesson from nature and discovered a
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Emirates President Says Airlines Must ‘Do Better’ to Develop Sustainable Fuels, Meet Climate Goals
by Edward Russell (Airline Weekly) Emirates President Tim Clark called for the airline industry to “do better” and put more money towards the development of sustainable aviation fuels as part of the global push to decarbonize commercial aviation. “If we rely on
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to Infinium
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Nearly 25% of global CO2 emissions are generated by planes, ships and trucking fleets. A new class of synthetic fuel, eFuels are ultra-low carbon fuels that can be dropped into existing engines that use jet
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
Unlocking the Deployment of Advanced Bioethanol Refineries
by Melich Seefeldt (Praj Industries/Biofuels Digest) Advanced bioethanol (also named 2G or cellulosic bioethanol from inedible biomass) and its co-products lignin, stillage, and biogenic CO2 are sustainable key tools to decarbonize the difficult-to-abate transport sector. In addition, they can be
June 12, 2023 Read Full Article
EPM's Podcast Series: Optimizing Carbon Management Opportunities: A Conversation with Navigator CO2
This week's Ethanol Producer Magazine podcast features, Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Vice President, Government and Public Affairs for Navigator CO2. Interviewed by Katie Schroeder of Ethanol Producer Magazine. LISTEN
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Investments in Clean Energy and Transportation Innovations in the Federal and Private Sectors
(Energy and Environmental Study Institute) Key Takeaways The Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is working toward a 100 percent decarbonized electric grid by 2035. The power, transportation, industry, and building sectors are becoming
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Clean Energy Inks New Fueling Agreements with Customers Looking to Reduce Carbon Emissions with RNG
(Clean Energy Fuels/Business Wire) -Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (NASDAQ: CLNE), the largest provider of the cleanest fuel for the transportation market, announced a slew of new deals with several well-known consumer brands and some of the nation’s largest and most environmentally-conscious transit
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Maersk, Renfe and Cepsa to Carry out the First 2G Biofuels Test in Spanish Rail Transport
(Cepsa) The goal is to turn the Madrid-Algeciras rail corridor into a decarbonized route For three months, the companies will test renewable diesel as a solution for the freight train transport of a Maersk customer's shipments, covering five weekly round
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
PCC H2 Granted Patent on Ethanol to H2 Conversion
(PCC Hydrogen/PR Newswire) PCC Hydrogen (“PCC H2”) is pleased to announce the issuance of its patented hydrogen production technology (US Patent 11,649,549) for coupling an electrolyzer system with a catalytic adiabatic reactor to convert ethanol into hydrogen. By leveraging ethanol’s biogenic
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
China Produces Hydrogen by Direct Seawater Electrolysis
by Liu Tianwen (CGTN) China tested its hydrogen production technology at sea with a direct seawater electrolysis method on Friday at the Xinghua Bay offshore wind farm, east China's Fujian Province. The test was verified by a team of experts from
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
$1.2B Green Energy Proposal Welcomed by TAS Gov
(Energy Magazine) The Tasmanian Government has welcomed a proposal to redevelop the decommissioned Bell Bay Power Station into a $1.2 billion green methanol and hydrogen plant. The State Government said the partnership between ABEL Energy and Iberdrola, under the banner of Bell
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
USGC Participation in EU Activities Boosts Interest in Ethanol
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) In late May, the Council’s bioethanol team hosted a mission to Brussels, Belgium, and then traveled from there to Leipzig, Germany, for the International Transport Forum’s (ITF) 2023 Summit, where the Council was a sponsor. Fueled
June 09, 2023 Read Full Article
Bipartisan Bill Would Lay Groundwork for U.S. Carbon Tariffs
by Emma Dumain (E&E Daily) Senators from both parties have signed on to legislation that would calculate the emissions intensity of industrial materials produced in the United States. It’s a necessary step, advocates say, toward a carbon border adjustment mechanism, or CBAM,
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Nucor Enters into CCS Agreement with ExxonMobil
(Bioenergy International) In the United States (US), iron and steel major Nucor Corporation (Nucor) has announced that it has signed an agreement with compatriot ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, part of global oil, gas, and energy major ExxonMobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) to capture,
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
BETO Launches New Renewable Carbon Resources Web Page
by Lynn L. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton (B&C Biobased and Sustainable Chemicals Blog) The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has launched a new, comprehensive web page dedicated to one of its priority subprograms, Renewable Carbon Resources (RCR), which
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Algae Are Versatile Organisms. Meet Three NREL Scientists Working to Unlock Their Full Energy Potential
byZia Abdullah (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) Algae turn sunlight and carbon dioxide into biochemical energy. These researchers use genetic engineering, analysis, and material science to turn that energy into opportunity. Food, fertilizer, fuel, pollutant filter —the uses for algae are as
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Iowa Farmers Talk Cattle, Other Innovative Approaches for Farm Country’s Future
(Solutions from the Land) ... Blair, co-chair of Iowa Smart Agriculture, along with fellow Iowa farmer co-chair Ray Gaesser, shared their journeys of change and improvement as well as their vision for the future during the Iowa Smart Agriculture Forum: Circles of
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Adkins Energy LLC and CapCO2 Solutions Inc Converting Ethanol Plant Waste CO2 to Green Methanol
(Adkins Energy) Adkins Energy and CapCO2 Solutions are building the first facility to convert ethanol plant waste CO2 to Green Methanol. This will add a significant new revenue source and a significant step forward in decarbonizing the ethanol industry. Green methanol
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
University of California Research Shows Emissions-Reducing Benefits of E15 Blend
(Renewable Fuels Association) A newly released, peer-reviewed study from the University of California, Riverside, shows that the E15 ethanol blend provides notable emissions reductions compared to California’s regular reformulated gasoline. The Renewable Fuels Association hailed the report as proof of the value of
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Pertamina to Launch Bioethanol Gasoline This Month, CEO says
by Aditya Hadi (The Jakarta Post) State-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina will launch its maiden bioethanol product this month with a 5 percent mixture in its Pertamax product, a gasoline with research octane number (RON) of 92. Pertamina CEO Nicke
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Landmark Greenwashing Lawsuit against KLM Airline Granted Court Permission
(Client Earth) A groundbreaking greenwashing lawsuit against airline KLM challenging its misleading advertising has been granted permission to proceed to a full hearing by a Dutch court. The lawsuit – the first of its kind to challenge airline industry greenwashing –
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Analysis: Increasing Trade of Low-Carbon Biofuel Feedstocks Heightens Supply Constraint Concerns
(S&P Global Commodity Insights) Animal fats and used cooking oil are increasingly joining the likes of lithium, cobalt and copper as energy transitional materials where supply constraints are of growing concern, according to a new analysis of trade flows by S&P Global
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to the Outlook and Lifecycle Characteristics of Alternative Marine Fuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The transportation Sector accounts for 33% of total US emissions and marine fuels are 3 percent of that- and they are famously hard to electrify. In this overview from the US Department of Energy’s BioEnergy
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
OXCCU Raises $22 Million to Transform Carbon Dioxide into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(OXCCU TECH LTD) Developed by Oxford University scientists, OXCCU converts captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel to cost-effectively decarbonize air transport; Led by Clean Energy Ventures, the Series A round is composed of new investors including United Airlines and
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Countries Must Be Allowed to Prepare Own Plans for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: India
by Jagriti Chandra (The Hindu) India urges support for achieving sustainability in aviation alongside other challenges -- India on May 31 asserted that global mandates for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with 2050 as the target year was “too early” and that
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Daher Takes the Plunge to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Curt Epstein (AIN Online) Daher has transitioned its flight operations at its Tarbes headquarters in southwestern France to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The OEM is known for its line of TBM turboprop singles, and its flight activities at Tarbes include production,
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Opinion: IMO Must Take the Bull by the Horns
(Tradewinds at Nor-Shipping) To supercharge the green shift, we need a clear zero-emissions target by 2050, a market-based levy on CO2 emissions and an improved set of efficiency measures, and as our industry’s global regulator the IMO is the body
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Nopetro, NOVA Turn Focus to Renewable Natural Gas
by Michael Bates (NGT News) NOVA Infrastructure has partnered with Nopetro Energy to create a renewable energy platform focused on renewable natural gas and biofuels called Nopetro Renewables. As a part of the transaction, Nopetro Renewables will construct one of Florida’s first
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
Titan Further Expands Fleet with Vessel Chartered from Fratelli Cosulich
(Titan) Alice Cosulich meets growing demand for LNG and LBM bunkering in Europe -- Titan, the independent supplier of clean fuels, has signed a long-term time charter agreement with Fratelli Cosulich, the Italian maritime transportation group, for the new 8,200Cbm
June 08, 2023 Read Full Article
World’s Largest Soil Archive Brings History to Life
by Jenna Hoffman (AgWeb) In 2018, a barn on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) main campus was set to be demolished. On demo day, Andrew Margenot, associate professor of soil sciences, walked into the dusty, dilapidated barn to size up
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
California Fleets Fueled with Bio-CNG Achieve Carbon Negativity
(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine) Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) – with partners California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership and California Renewable Transportation Alliance – today (June 6, 2023) announced that California
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
USDA Award to NIU Could Lead to World’s First Biomass Pipeline
(Northern Illinois University/Biomass Magazine) ... Mirbod (Dr. Parisa Mirbod (the Mirbod Lab) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and Biofine Developments Northeast Inc.) and her group at UIC will investigate the phenomena behind plug flow formation and drag reduction effect
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
India’s Pioneering Role in Promoting Biofuels in South Asia
by Shishir Joshipura (Times of India) ... India has taken significant strides in promoting biofuels, not only within its borders but also across South Asia. As a regional leader, India is playing a pivotal role in encouraging the adoption and
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Corn-Powered Planes? Why Delta — and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz — Lobbied for New Biofuel Tax Credit
by Walker Orenstein (MinnPost) The governor and other supporters argue that incentives for a burgeoning industry can slash emissions, create jobs and provide a future for Minnesota’s large biofuels industry as electric vehicles become a larger share of ground transportation. ... “Ninety-eight
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The 3 Best Biofuel Stocks to Buy Now
by John Blankenhorn (InvestorPlace) Hydrocarbons remain one of the densest and most efficient energy sources on the planet. That gives biofuels an edge in the race to replace oil ... In April of this year, OPEC announced surprise oil production cuts to maintain higher prices,
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Threat to Whales Complicates US Research into Seaweed for Biofuel
by Gloria Dickie (Reuters) U.S. Department of Energy has invested $55 million in seaweed biofuel research; Whale biologists worry kelp growing gear could entangle critically endangered North Atlantic right whales; Seaweed farms test out stiffer, whale-friendly gear -- ... Now, the
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Transforming Plants into Allies in the Fight against Climate Change
(U.S. Department of Energy/Oak Ridge National Laboratory/EurekAlert!) ... At the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, scientists are leading research to transform plants into key drivers of decarbonization, from creating biomass crops for new fuels to enhancing the ability
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
BASF’s Gas Treatment Technology to Be Used by Linde and Heidelberg Materials’ Large-Scale CO2-Capture Plant
(BASF) Milestone paves the way for a more sustainable cement production; Third industrial-scale OASE® blue carbon capture facility globally -- A CO2 capture process, jointly developed by Linde, Heidelberg Materials, and BASF, and based on BASF’s advanced OASE® blue technology, will be used
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Royal Caribbean Group Announces Ground-Breaking Biofuel Testing, Accelerating the Industry's Energy Transition
(Royal Caribbean Group/PR Newswire) Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Apex and Royal Caribbean International's Symphony of the Seas will be at the forefront of alternative fuel use thanks to extended sustainable biofuel tests this summer in Europe -- This summer, Royal Caribbean Group
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
China Biodiesel Exporters Pledge Fraud Crackdown after Criticism
by Alfred Cang and Agnieszka de Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after European rivals called for action to stem “potentially fraudulent” shipments. A group representing the country’s biggest producers and affiliated with the
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
HPCL Leads the Way in India's Ethanol Blending Program with Successful Pilot Study on E27 Fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel
(Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)/PublicNow) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) takes great pride in announcing the successful launch of a groundbreaking pilot study on vehicles using E27 fuel and Ethanol Blended Diesel Fuel. With this milestone achievement, HPCL becomes the first
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2023 Multi-Slide Guide to LanzaJet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Lanzajet says we are at an inflection point for the sustainable aviation industry. Why? How? What’s LanzaJet’s role in it all? How are they driving innovation and accelerating deployment of SAF? What’s the status of
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
BIOFerm Selected by 3 Rivers Energy Partners for Revolutionary Renewable Energy Project near the Jack Daniel Distillery
(BIOFerm) BIOFerm, a recognized leader in the field of anaerobic digestion and gas upgrading, is delighted to announce its selection as the EPC partner for a pioneering renewable natural gas (RNG) facility near the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Eco-Energy and Xpansiv Launch Transport Emission Reduction Certificate - TERC
(Eco-Energy) Xpansiv, the leading market infrastructure provider for the global energy transition, today announced the launch of the Transport Emission Reduction Certificate™ (TERC™), a voluntary renewable fuel certificate representing the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction from the use of renewable biofuels. The
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
As Biofuels Boom, Companies Retool Oilseeds to Crack New Markets
by Karl Plume and Rod Nickel (Reuters) ... These soy varieties in Benson Hill's (BHIL.N) 47,000- square-foot "crop accelerator" produce beans with exceptionally high protein to satisfy two competing demands: Supply the growing biofuels sector and expand the market for soy meal. "We're going
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Doug Sombke: Carbon Sequestration Remains a Pipe Dream. Ethanol Fuel Already Has Value
by Doug Sombke (South Dakota Farmers Union/Farm Forum) ... The recent study by South Dakota ethanol producers estimating a value to the state of nearly $6 billion needs to be carefully examined. Argus Leader’s recent article delving into the study does a
June 07, 2023 Read Full Article
Pittsburgh Advances On-Site SAF Production Plans
by David Casey (Aviation Week) Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) is on the verge of revealing plans to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on-site. The airport, which is already the first in the U.S. to have a self-sustaining microgrid, is in the process
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
HB 3859, Filed by Rep. Marjorie Decker, Would, If Passed, Set a Clean Fuel Standard in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Hearing June 14, 2023
by Colin Mulvey (Shawmut Strategies Group/The Coalition for a Carbon-Free Commonwealth (CCFC)) HB 3859, An Act Relative to Fuel Standards, filed by Rep. Marjorie Decker, would, if passed, set a clean fuel standard in the Commonwealth, putting the state on its
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Brightmark, Chevron to Develop 5 RNG Projects in Michigan
(Brightmark/Biomass Magazine) Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is positioned to expand renewable natural gas (RNG) production with five new anaerobic digestion dairy farm projects in western Michigan, designed to convert animal waste to renewable fuels. Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC is a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc.,
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
State Agency Funds 180-MW ‘Agrivoltaic’ Project in Ohio
by Billy Ludt (Solar Power World) The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) issued $275 million in air quality revenue bonds to finance Madison Fields Solar Project in Madison County, Ohio. “We are excited to partner with local leaders and Madison Fields Solar Project on the
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Dynamic Crosslinking — Creative Chemistry Offers Solution for Recycling Mixed Plastics
(U.S. Department of Energy) We use plastics every day – from the polystyrene in food takeout containers and the polyethylene terephthalate in clothing fibers to high density polyethylene in shampoo bottles and polypropylene in bandages. Unfortunately, plastics used for common but
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Energy Department Unveils Plan Using Hydrogen Energy to Cut US Emissions by 10 Percent
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) The Energy Department on Monday unveiled a roadmap it says will, using hydrogen energy, enable the U.S. to reduce its emissions by 10 percent in 2050, compared to 2005 levels. The strategy document calls for specifically targeting hydrogen use
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Finland’s Largest Festival Organizer, Nelonen Media Live, Reduces Emissions from Summer Festivals in Finland by Using Neste’s Renewable Diesel
(Neste) Nelonen Media Live (NML), which is part of the Sanoma Group, will be using Neste’s renewable diesel for the first time at its summer festivals in Finland in 2023. At the 13 summer festival events organized by NML in different
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Eni Launches Dedicated Program for Its Fuel Suppliers in Italy to Use 100% Renewable Diesel
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eni announced May 26 that it has launched an initiative to encourage the use of HVOlution by its suppliers’ vehicles transporting fuels to Eni Live Stations. -- HVOlution is Eni Sustainable Mobility’s first diesel produced from 100 percent renewable
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Boeing Partners on Roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Southeast Asia
(Boeing) Boeing contracts with the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials to study sustainable feedstocks in the region; SAF to play a key role in reducing aviation’s carbon emissions -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) will conduct a
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
Thai Firm Doubling Production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Royal Thai Embassy, Washington DC) Energy Absolute, a Thai renewable energy and electric vehicle firm, is doubling its production of sustainable aviation fuel to 130 tons a day as more airlines are switching to biofuels in hopes of reducing their greenhouse
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
US, EU Transport Leaders Affirm Commitment to Work Together on Reducing Aviation, Marine Emissions
(U.S. Department of Transportation/Biobased Diesel Daily) Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. secretary of transportation, and Adina Vălean, the European commissioner for transport, met May 22 to discuss EU-U.S. support to Ukraine, ongoing cooperation in aviation and maritime transport, as well as issues
June 06, 2023 Read Full Article
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