(Governo do Estado Rio Grande do Sul (Google Translation)) Governor Ranolfo Vieira Júnior signed, on the morning of this Monday (20/6), at an event at Palácio Piratini, a protocol of
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by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) … E85 is priced significantly less than other blends of fuel across the country, even $2 below at some locations. “We’re talking about a 30% to 40%
(NACS) The white paper will help spark conversation on finding an answer to reducing emissions from all vehicles. — The Fuels Institute has published a new white paper that explores the
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Whitehouse (Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)) introduced a bill Tuesday charging $55 per ton for carbon emissions on imported products from energy intensive industries. The
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir Online) A new market report by SkyNRG, the Amsterdam-based global provider of sustainable aviation fuels, predicts that both the US and Europe will fall short of their 2030
by Peter McLaren-Kennedy (EuroWeekly) … Experts consulted by okdiario say: “This increase in the percentage by half a point will have its direct effect on the pockets of the Spanish, since biofuels are
by Sanjay Dutta (Times of India/MSN) India has achieved nearly 10% ethanol blending of petrol months ahead of the target, a move that will spare consumers an additional Rs 2 per
(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) In California, the Single Biggest Driver of Fuel Costs is the Price of a Barrel of Oil; LCFS is Successfully Opening the Market and Decarbonizing California’s Transportation
by Mei Mei Chu and A. Ananthalakshmi (Reuters) Malaysia’s commodities ministry has proposed cutting the export tax on palm oil by as much as half to help fill a global
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council worked with the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service in Vietnam to engage the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) and Ministry of
by Tanvi Deshpande (IndiaSpend.com/Scroll.in) Achieving the target won’t drastically reduce emissions nor will India achieve energy security because of it. — For India to meet its target of 20% ethanol blended
by Mariana Durao and Peter Millard (Bloomberg/Yahoo!) Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA raised domestic diesel prices just days after President Jair Bolsonaro bashed the company for too-high profits.
by Andrew Bergman, Holly Buck, Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò, Toly Rinberg (The New Republic) … So the question should be: How do we go about removing carbon from our atmosphere in
by Bryen Alperin, Gary Blitz, Sarah Grey, Steve Whittaker, John Koenig, John Pierce, and Jason Kuzma (Carbon Capture Magazine) The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 expanded the 45Q tax credit,
(National Business Aviation Association) Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is a proven and essential component of the aviation industry’s drive toward decarbonization, and federal tax policies such as a dedicated blender’s tax
by Alex Whitney (Nebraska.TV) Anyone who has hit the road lately can tell you that the price of gas has gone way up in the last few months. One remedy for
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Carbon Americashared this illuminating slide guide at ABLC Connect highlighting how they are a “super developer” with developing, building, financing, owning and operating carbon capture
by Jacqui Fatka (Farm Progress) … It is hard to predict the demand picture under the expanded E15 scenario, but lower estimates of a continued status quo indicate at least
(Velocys/Biomass Magazine) … During 2021 we saw the achievement of a number of important objectives in our growth strategy culminating in two multi-year sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake agreements; the selection
(Illinois Soybean Growers) The Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is celebrating the passage of the organization’s B20 Legislation, sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D–Essex) and State Representative Eva Dina Delgado
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Belgium, consequent with the increased ambitions brought by the European Green Deal, and the objective to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, the European Union (EU) ought
(India Education Diary) The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today informed that the
by Erin Somerville (ABC Goulburn Murray) A biodiesel producer says Australia is overlooking a product that could help with fuel security; Private companies have started shifting to biodiesel partly for
(Illinois Soybean Growers) The Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) is celebrating the passage of the organization’s B20 Legislation, sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D–Essex). The legislation passed with strong bipartisan support
by Daniela Castim (Bio Markets Insight) EU countries are supporting the bloc’s decision to impose a world-first carbon dioxide emissions tariff on imports of polluting goods. While finer details of the
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Nearly half of U.S. states are implementing or considering some kind of gas tax relief for consumers as retail gasoline prices hover above $4 a
by Danessa Rivera (The Philippine Star) The Ethanol Producers Association of the Philippines (EPAP) is opposing a proposal to suspend the Biofuels Act of 2006 and is pushing to raise the
by Estella Shi, Will Sommer, Andrew Smiddy (U.S. Energy Information Administration) In our Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, we project that renewable diesel supply (domestic production
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There are synergies with carbon capture and biofuel processes. This ABLC slide guide from Dave Collings at 1898 & Co. looks at the challenges of
by Marieta Cazarré (Agencia Brasil) The renewable fuel can replace natural gas, diesel, and gasoline — President Jair Bolsonaro today (Mar. 21) attended the launch ceremony of the incentive measures aimed
by Bernardo Caram and Peter Frontini (Reuters) Brazil’s government announced on Monday it will cut to zero import tariffs for ethanol and six food products until the end of 2022. READ
by Marion Rae (Glouster Advocate) Australia’s petrol and diesel taxes are already amongst the lowest in the world, potentially throttling efforts to curb price spikes and prompting some to propose
by Marek Sutherland (CTV News London) As the gas prices continue to creep towards the $2/litre mark in our region, the talk of becoming less oil-dependent grows. One of those alternative renewable
by Leah Douglas (Reuters/Investing.com) U.S. ethanol producers are betting heavily on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and secure a place for the corn-based fuel in
by Charles Lane (Washington Post) … Ramping up oil and gas production is part of the solution, as Republicans argue. So is increased use of renewables, as Democrats argue —
by Lindsay Keiser (Detroit News) With prices at the pump almost $1 per gallon higher than they were around this time last year, it’s good to see the Michigan Senate has
by Rod Nickel, Liz Hampton and Nia Williams (Reuters) North American oil and gas pipeline companies are gearing up to compete for a budding market moving greenhouse gases to carbon capture
(Renewable Fuels Association) In his annual State of the Industry Address, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper said that, while the U.S. ethanol industry has a long history of capitalizing
by Rebecca White, Lieve Laurens, Nate Kommers (Algae Biomass Organization/Biofuels Diges) Among the dozens of policy innovations that Congress must consider in climate change legislation is a tool that could help
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The Climate Leadership Council, a GOP-backed group supporting a carbon tax, is launching a new research center to explore how the U.S. could impose
by Jeff Overton (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) During transportation day at COPO26, the focus for the aviation sector was setting targets and commitments for aviation emissions reduction, as well as the
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) Decarbonising Europe’s transport has always been a tough equation for EU policymakers. However, the puzzle is expected to become even more complex as the European Commission is
by Paul Hammel (Nebraska Examiner) … A bill to ensure that Nebraska ethanol plants can qualify for state tax incentives for building carbon-capture facilities is running into opposition from a leading
The Isle of Man Ship Registry (IOMSR) is set to become the first flag state in the world to incentivise ship owners by offering a new green discount on registration
by Lindsay Keiser (Detroit News) With prices at the pump almost $1 per gallon higher than they were around this time last year, it’s good to see the Michigan Senate
by Mike Hughlett (Star Tribune) … Right now, the CO2 pipelines don’t require approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). But the PUC in December opened a proceeding on
by Ilaria Grasso Macola (City A.M.) … Maersk, the second largest shipping operator in the world, announced in January it would become net-zero by 2040, a decade before its original
(Iowa Biodiesel Board/Biobased Diesel Daily) The Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board are urging the passage of House File 2128, also known as the Governor’s Biofuel Access Bill. It would
by Laura Sanicola (Reuters) Tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in U.S. President Biden’s stalled Build Back Better legislation are not enough for oil refiner Valero Energy Corp (VLO.N) to consider
(OMNI OZ FUND/Yahoo!) OMNI OZ FUND, LLC launches seeking accredited investors for its GreenMix Fuel Methanol-Ethanol Blend Processing Plant. The Fund is raising a Series A Round of $50,000,000. …
by Liz Hampton (Reuters) …The rules governing the carbon-injection wells for most states require federal approval with the first permits taking around six years to win a green light. Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) You may have seen the breaking news last week that the National Biodiesel Board changed its name and expanded its mission, becoming the Clean Fuels Alliance America,
by Anya Zoledziowski (Vice World News) A new Global Witness report found that it has the same carbon footprint per year as 1.2 million gas-powered cars. — A first-of-its-kind “green” Shell
by Will Robinson (Brownfield Ag News) Several Missouri ag groups spoke in favor of reinstating Missouri Agriculture and Small Business Development Authority tax credits at the recent Missouri House Ag
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate on Jan. 11 aims to create a tax credit for retailers that choose to sell higher ethanol fuel blends,
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) The National Ocean Industries Association, a trade group representing the offshore energy industry, is calling on policymakers to lay the groundwork for Exxon Mobil
by Hugo Martin (Los Angeles Times/Aviation Pros) … In a first, one of the two engines on the 737 Max 8 was powered exclusively by fuel made from used cooking oil
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Uruguay, El Observador reports ANCAP has decided to slash biodiesel blending to 2.5% from 5% from January 1 because the government has changed the law regulating
by Carlos Anchondo and Jeremy Dillon (E&E News) The Department of Energy is at risk of wasting a significant amount of
by Timothy Gardner and Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) … The bill contains billions of dollars to extend so-called 45Q tax credits for
(National Biodiesel Board) Economic and environmental benefits exceed $6 per gallon of biodiesel — The National Biodiesel Board (NBB) welcomed the
by Janani Janarthanan (Bloomberg Quint) India has lowered the goods and service tax on ethanol meant for blending with gasoline as
by Susanne Retka Schill (Great Plains Institute) As US and world leaders engage on climate change and carbon reduction efforts,
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Rep. Ro Khanna, who led the House Oversight Environment Subcommittee’s probe into the oil
by Chad Trautvetter (AIN Online) Europe is taking a “stick” approach to reducing aircraft CO2 emissions, while the U.S. is going
by Thor Benson (Daily Beast/Yahoo!) … Hydrogen fuel cells—which aren’t electric batteries themselves but can work in lieu of them without the
by Puneet Dwivedi (University of Georgia/U.S. Department of Agriculture) … Carinata (Brassica Carinata), also known as Ethiopian mustard, is an oilseed
by Philip Brasher (Agri-Pulse) The biofuel tax incentives in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better bill could insure a growing
(Market Screener) As the United States focuses on tackling climate change, the energy market is seen as a key part of
by Marc Heller (E&E News) Thirteen years ago, Congress decided a tax credit for companies that blend biodiesel shouldn’t go to
(Office of Senator Rob Portman (R-OH)) U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) announced that their bipartisan Carbon Capture Improvement
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) Check out remarks from Jim Lane, Editor & Publisher of The Digest on rationale,
by Donnelle Eller (Des Moines Register) … Two companies — Summit Carbon Solutions and Navigator CO2 Ventures — want to build pipelines
(Advanced Biofuels Canada) Advanced Biofuels Canada (ABFC) announced the release of the Biofuels in Canada 2021 (BIC) report, with full
by Leah Douglas (Reuters) … The project, dubbed the Midwest Carbon Express, had ambitions to become the world’s largest carbon
(E&E News) The Transportation and Climate Initiative — a cap-and-trade program covering cars in three Northeastern states and the District
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The Ohio House of Representatives on Nov. 17 voted 89 to zero in favor of
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Just back from the AFCC (Alternative Fuels and Chemicals Coalition) event in Washington, and I have
by Siddharth Vikram Philip and Ben Elgin (Bloomberg Green) Plant-based fuels are expensive and not entirely clean. — Airlines rolled
by Jennifer Nichols (Atlantic News Telegraph) … (Congressman Cindy) Axne, along with USDA’s Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ABLC 2021 has come and gone with its theme of ““building a bridge to Net Zero”
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) … (Geoff) ”Cooper says RFA is concerned about the language regarding how the carbon emissions
(Solutions from the Land) Solutions from the Land applauds the inclusion of much needed agricultural climate action investments in the
by Angela C. Jones and Ashley J. Lawson (Congressional Research Service) Carbon capture and storage (or sequestration)—known as CCS—is a process
(International Air Transport Association/Biobased Diesel Daily) The International Air Transport Association 77th Annual General Meeting approved a resolution for the global
by Damian Carrington (The Guardiain) Trillions of dollars a year are ‘adding fuel to the fire’ of the climate crisis,
(Biofuels International) The name ‘Fit for 55’ may have many people scratching their heads – is it an exercise programme,
by Mikkel Pates (Park Rapids Enterprise) Gerald Bachmeier, chief executive officer of Red Trail Energy, Richardton, North Dakota, and Philip
by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) The concept of a blender’s tax credit to boost the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
by Shuting Pomerleau and Ed Dolan (Niskanen Center) • Carbon pricing, either in the form of a carbon tax or
by Laura Davison, Ari Natter, and Jennifer A Dlouhy (Bloomberg) Carbon tax gains momentum as talks on spending bill heat
by Rep. Cindy Axne (D-IA 3rd) (Agri-Pulse) … Starting this spring, I made it my mission to help members of
(National Biodiesel Board) U.S. Court of International Trade upholds Commerce final determination in changed circumstances review — The National Biodiesel Board
(Common Dreams/Center for Biological Diversity) Coalition blasts EPA delays on replacing do-nothing Trump rule. —One hundred environmental, community and public-health
by Jarrett Renshaw and Laura Sanicola (Reuters) … The expansion would allow the renewable energy industry – from wind and solar
by Ben Nuelle (Agri-Pulse) The key committee provisions in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package show that Democrats in Congress are
(PTI/New Indian Express) The EOI was published by Bharat Petroleum on behalf of oil marketing companies on August 27, and
(Renewable Fuels Association) America’s top biofuel and farm advocates called on Democratic leaders to fix a major flaw in the House
(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, the prolongation of the tax exemption measure for biofuels
by Matthew Choi and Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) … The draft bill is subject to amendment and already agriculture
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Not so fast: But biofuel and agriculture advocates are sounding the alarm over the language of
(The Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition/PR Newswire) The Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition (“AFCC”), and its member companies are asking the
by Salim Rahemtulla (PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp./Biofuels Digest) As the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) indicates in its Hydrogen Program
(Office of Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)) U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Dick
(Pantagraph) … The renewable fuel, produced from plants like corn and soybeans, is big business in the Midwest, providing a
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) After years of battles over oil pipelines, two companies are pitching carbon dioxide pipelines that
(Aemetis/Globe Newswire) Engineering and Permitting in Process for Two CO2 Injection Characterization Wells related to Aemetis Keyes and Riverbank Biofuels
by Sharon Kelly (DeSmog) Obama Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and major labor group AFL-CIO are behind the “blueprint” for a
(Washington Post) President Biden and the Democratic Congress have ambitions to fight climate change and legislative plans to match. So
(ScalingCarbonManagement.com) More than 160 companies, labor unions, conservation and environmental groups and other organizations at the national, state and local level
(Renewable Fuels Association) One of the leading authorities on the history of the U.S. ethanol industry didn’t get his start working
by Allison Lampert and Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/US News and World Report) U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is quietly discussing a
(National Farmers Union) On Friday, Growth Energy, American Farm Bureau Federation, National Biodiesel Board, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union,
by María Paula Rubiano A. (Grist) Finally, we have the numbers and they’re not pretty, detailing how it doesn’t matter
by Alleen Brown (The Intercept) Instead of reducing the role of fossil fuels in the economy, critics say, the bill
by Katie Akin (Iowa Capital Dispatch) U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne said Tuesday that passing an infrastructure proposal without biofuels funding
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) … “HVO … is an advanced renewable diesel fuel that provides a fast and simple
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Crown Oil Ltd., a fuel and renewable diesel distributor based in Bury, England, in
by Adam Willis (Forum News Service/Twin Cities Pioneer Press) For some of North Dakota’s legacy industries, like coal power, the future
by Roger Harrabin (BBCNews) You can carry on flying, the government has told the British public, as it outlines its plan
(European Council) As part of the European Green Deal, with the European Climate Law, the EU has set itself a binding
by Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry are estimated at roughly $20.5 billion
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Clean Air Task Force is out with an updated map of carbon capture projects
(Office of Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho)) According to a report by the International Energy Agency, approximately 40 percent of cumulative CO2 emissions reductions
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) China is denouncing the European Commission’s recent framework for a carbon border adjustment scheme, saying
by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir Online) … Because of existing agreements with countries like the United States, … a zero rate
by Nathaniel Bullard (Bloomberg Quint) … The full breadth of government support, however, covers a lot more than lowering the
(Biofuels International) The European Commission has drafted plans to set an EU-wide minimum tax rate for polluting aviation fuels as
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Norway, the Aftenposten newspaper reports Oslo bus company Ruter has decided that more bus routes
by Pilar Wolfsteller (Flight Global) Alaska Airlines is aiming to become the most fuel-efficient US airline in the next five years,
by Ian Palmer (Biofuels Digest) … Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is an escape hatch, or an offset, to be used
by Stefka Wechsler (Argus Media) Danish shipping company Maersk’s proposal for a $450/t tax on carbon could give it a competitive advantage
by James A. Baker III and Greg Bertelsen (Washington Post) … One thing has become crystal clear during the long-running
(Office of Rep. Cindy Axne (R-IA-03) The Low Carbon Biofuel Credit Act was introduced today with Rep. Adrian Smith, Senators
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) will unveil a package of bills today with two of
by Alexander Laska (Third Way/Biofuels Digest) … According to the International Civil Aviation Organization, one of the most impactful things we can
(Aviation Pros/Alliance for Aviation Across America) On June 10, the Alliance for Aviation Across America held a panel discussion with state
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) … The decision by a Louisiana federal judge Wednesday requiring the Department of Interior to
(Argus Media) German industries federation BDI has criticised government plans to limit the exemptions applicable for renewable power used in the
by Matthew Choi (Politico’s Morning Energy) Sens. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) are introducing legislation today that would help businesses finance carbon
by Emily Pontecorvo (Grist) How Charm Industrial became a go-to in Big Tech’s mission to offset its carbon footprint. —
(Unicameral Update) Lawmakers passed a bill May 20 containing several sales and use tax exemptions, including one for inputs used to
by John Cox (Bakersfield.com) Legislation introduced Tuesday by congressmen including Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, would extend federal tax credits supporting
by Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Erskine B. Bowles (Washington Post) … A carbon tax, which taxes carbon dioxide and other
(Advanced Biofuels USA) Advanced Biofuels USA suggests an expansion of transportation emissions reduction in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI)
(BDO Zone Investment Coalition) The BDO Zone Investment Coalition today announces the mobilization of $1BB of capital for deployment into biobased
U.S. to Sharply Cut Methane Pollution that Threatens the Climate and Public Health Public Comments DEADLINE: January 31, 2022
(Environmental Protection Agency) Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took an important step forward to advance President Biden’s commitment to