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Development of Green Technology and Biofuels Key to India's Future: PM Modi

by Saurav Anand (ETEnergyWorld) The expo, India’s largest mobility event, is being held across three venues in the National Capital Region and features nine concurrent shows, over 20 conferences, and participation from global exhibitors and visitors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bharat

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Biodiesel Plants Shut Down across Iowa

by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News)  The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state.  Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended on December 31st. “They were

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Clean Fuels Asks EPA to Pause 2024 Cellulosic Waiver Proposal

(Clean Fuels Alliance America)  EPA should first evaluate possible small refinery exemptions and their market impact -- Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America filed written comments on the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volumes. Clean Fuels asks EPA

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Aviation Orgs Urge Congress to Extend Clean Fuel Credit

by Kerry Lynch (AIN Online) Orgs say 10 years is necessary to ensure market certainty --  A coalition of 15 aviation stakeholders is urging U.S. congressional leaders to enhance tax incentives for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). In letters to Senate Majority Leader

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Green Plains Announces 100% of Rights of Way Acquired on ‘Advantage Nebraska’ Carbon Capture Project with Lateral Construction Underway

(Green Plains) Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today announced that key milestones for the ‘Advantage Nebraska’ carbon strategy have been met and the project remains on track for operation in the second half of 2025. These facilities are expected to be among

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Vissers Energy Group gets €5 Million Subsidy for Hydrogen Development

(Mobility Plaza) The company and its consortium partners will use the grant to establish H2 refueling stations across Venlo and purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles for logistics partners.  Vissers Energy Group and its consortium partners have been awarded the Hydrogen in Mobility (SWIM) subsidy,

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EPA: 11 New SRE Petitions Filed, 1 SRE Petition Denied

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The U.S. EPA on Jan. 16 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, showing 11 new SRE petitions have been filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The agency denied one SRE petition and 139

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All Things Aviation: SAF and the Sticky Issue of Feedstocks Podcast

Featuring Sarah Abu Bakar, Rob Hatchett, Wes Petkau, Ji Yang Lum (S&P Global)  In this episode of the Platts Future Energy Podcast, our feedstock and biofuel research analysts discuss implications of global biofuel policy uncertainty and the potential impacts that trade tariffs

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Interactive: Platts Global Bunker Fuel Cost Calculator

B\by Max Lin, Rowan Staden-Coats, Abhishek Anupam, Sophie Byron, Esther Ng, Megan Gildea, and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global)  The Platts global bunker fuel cost calculator shows how Platts price assessments for methanol, ammonia, LNG, bioblends and conventional oil-based fuels can

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Anew Climate Expands Into German Biomethane Market

(Anew Climate/Newswire) The company builds upon its 20+ years of success in North America and gains momentum following its 2022 entry into the European carbon removals market. --   Anew Climate, LLC, a leading biomethane and carbon removals company, announces today an

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47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping

(International Chamber of Shipping)  47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero

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LR OneOcean Launches Risk Manager FuelEU

(Lloyd's Register)  Risk Manager FuelEU helps users understand their compliance status and manage their FuelEU strategy. -- Lloyd’s Register OneOcean (LR OneOcean) has launched Risk Manager FuelEU, an innovative module designed to enable ship managers, owners, operators, and charterers to seamlessly manage their FuelEU compliance

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South Korea Launches $680m Green Fuel Infrastructure Fund

by Moyoun Jin  (Lloyd's List) Funds will go to the construction of green marine fuel storage facilities and new bunkering vessels by 2030 -- First project involves constructing additional liquid cargo storage facilities at Hyundai Oil Terminal in Ulsan. The port has

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CARB Withdraws ACF Waiver Request

(Advanced Clean Tech News) On January 13, 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) withdrawing the state’s request for a Clean Air Act waiver for its Advanced Clean Fleet (ACF) Regulation.

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USDA Publishes Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Public Comment DEADLINE TBD

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Guidelines will facilitate the recognition of climate-smart agriculture within clean transportation fuel programs, creating new market opportunities for biofuel feedstock producers while enhancing climate benefits. WASHINGTON, Jan. 15, 2025 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases 45ZCF-GREET and 45VH2-GREET Update

(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, the U.S. Department of Energy released the 45ZCF-GREET model. This announcement follows the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service guidance on the Clean Fuels Production Credit (section 45Z) released on January 10,

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WTO Panel Issues Report Regarding EU Measures Affecting Palm Oil, Biofuels from Indonesia

(World Trade Organization) On 10 January, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS593)  READ MORE ... Summary of Key Findings: With regard to the

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BNDES Approves R$480 Million for CMAA to Expand Ethanol and Energy Production and Modernize Industrial Units

(National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES)) R$220 million in financing from the Climate Fund is earmarked for increasing the production of sugarcane ethanol and energy from biomass; With R$260 million from BNDES Machinery and Services, the Vale do Pontal, Vale

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ARPA-E Announces $38 Million to Develop New Technologies to Reduce Ethanol-Related Emissions while Lowering Farmers’ Operating Costs

(U.S. Department of Energy ARPA-E) Program aims to reduce need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer in corn and sorghum crop production -- Today (January 10, 2025), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced $38 million for 9 projects

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Biden Administration Proposes Safety Updates for CO2 Pipelines Public Comment DEADLINE TBD

by Mike Soraghan (Politico Pro Energywire)  The long-awaited rules would require pipeline operators to prepare for potential leaks, after a 2020 rupture sent 45 people to the hospital.  The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed new safety regulations for carbon dioxide pipelines, a

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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

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Ethanol Blog Agriculture, Energy Groups Weigh Next Steps on 45Z Clean Fuels Production Tax Credit

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  ... Companies that have relied on the biodiesel blenders tax credit, which expired at the end of 2024, were expecting to replace the blenders credit with 45Z. Now, there will continue to be a push to

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Klobuchar Pushing for Year-Round E15 Nationwide

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) The lead Democrat on the Senate Ag Committee will be pushing for year-round E15 this year. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota tells Brownfield language allowing nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol all year nearly

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Federal Agencies Publish Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge Progress Report Highlighting Biden-Harris Administration's Historic Efforts to Grow America's SAF Industry

(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Underscores Importance of Continued Investment in the Rapidly Growing Biofuels Industry to Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Communities Across America -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, an interagency team led by

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The Year of Deploying Dangerously: Bioeconomy Opportunities for 2025

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The cold flowing out of Washington DC in the form of 45Z tax credit guidance is matched only by the heavy Eastern snow.  Fires rage in Los Angeles fueled by two wet winters, the US is

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Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Propel Agriculture to New Heights?

by Damian Mason (The Business of Agriculture Podcast) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops currently facing significant oversupply challenges. But will SAF truly take off? What

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Dems Set to Pounce on Trump Energy, Environment Picks

By: Andres Picon, Heather Richards, Kevin Bogardus  (Politico Pro E&E Daily)  Interior nominee Doug Burgum, Energy pick Chris Wright and EPA nominee Lee Zeldin are in for some tough questions during confirmation hearings this week. -- The three men poised to be at the

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Oregon Clean Fuels Program 2024 Environmental Quality Commission Rulemaking

(Oregon Department of Environmental Quality)  Adopted rule Adminstrative Order No.: DEQ-2-2025 Filed and effective: Jan. 9, 2025 See Oregon Bulletin, February 2025   Rulemaking contact: Bill Peters, 503-863-6259 The Environmental Quality Commission adopted rules that update the requirements and tools used by the Clean Fuels Program to calculate greenhouse gas

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DOE Partners with Federal Agencies and Industry on Action Plans for Energy and Emissions Innovation Across U.S. Transportation Sectors

(U.S. Department of Energy) Modal plans specific to the freight sector lay out practical solutions that expand technologies, accelerate progress, improve efficiencies, and increase affordable, accessible vehicle and fueling options. -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced seven transportation plans to build a

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Guidance on Clean Fuels Production Credit Public Comments DEADLINE TBD

(U.S. Department of Treasury) Guidance will help lower transportation costs for consumers and make America a leader in decarbonizing aviation industry and heavy transport -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are releasing guidance on

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E-fuels: Evaluating the Viability of Commercially Deploying E-fuels in Road Transport

(Transportation Energy Institute) The United States road transportation sector accounts for 22% of US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Policies have been put in place to reduce emissions in the road transport sector – both on a federal and state level in

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Biden Administration to Release Short-term Guidance on Clean Fuel Tax Credit, Sources Say

by Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters)  President Joe Biden's administration expects to release short-term guidance on clean fuel tax credits on Friday and leave final decisions to President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, according to two sources familiar with the plan. With the news, biofuel

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to the Market for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: The ICF View

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  This is a presentation about the market for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the role of ICF, a global consulting firm, in this market. It covers the current state of the SAF market, including the impact

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Malta’s Updated Energy and Climate Plan Will Extend Biofuels Blending Obligation to Maritime Sector

by Ian Taylor (Bunkerspot) The Maltese government’s updated National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), which was presented to the European Commission (EC) this week, will incorporate proposals for extending the obligation for a biofuel component to the maritime sector. In a statement issued on

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Indonesia Curbs Exports of Used Cooking Oil, Palm Residue to Help Domestic Users

by Bernadette Christina (Reuters)   Indonesia has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries, the government said in a new regulation on Wednesday. The step by the

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Federal Government Invests in Made-in-Canada Technologies to Advance Clean Fuels Sector

(Natural Resources Canada) Canada is paving the way for a cleaner, more competitive energy future while solidifying its position as a global clean energy leader. By investing in innovative technologies and alternative energy sources like clean fuels, Canada is well equipped

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The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Aemetis

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation highlights Aemetis, Inc.’s (AMTX) strategy for becoming a leading producer of below-zero carbon intensity renewable fuels and natural gas. The company aims to replace high-carbon intensity petroleum products with sustainable alternatives like renewable natural

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47 Governments and Global Industry Jointly Propose Text for GHG Emissions Pricing Mechanism for International Shipping

by Sue Terpilowski (SeaNews) • 47 governments from all over the world, with shipping industry support, set out MARPOL Convention text for annual contribution by ships, per tonne of GHG emitted, to multi-billion-dollar International Maritime Organization (IMO) fund. New joint proposal aims to achieve net-zero

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Why Hydrogen Engines Face a Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World

(AZO CleanTech) In 2025, Europe's second-largest truck OEM, MAN Truck & Bus, will deliver 200 hydrogen trucks powered by its in-house H45 hydrogen combustion engine. These trucks will emit less than 1 g of CO2/tonne-km (drastically lower than a comparable diesel), with ranges

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US Department of Energy and US Environmental Protection Agency Announce $6M to Support Development of Advanced Biofuels

(U.S. Department of Energy)  Today, Jan. 8, the U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $6 million in funding for three projects that will advance biofuel development and support U.S. leadership in energy and emissions innovation. Funded through the Inflation Reduction

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Tidewater Renewable Ltd. Files Countervailing (Anti-Subsidy) and Anti-Dumping Duty Complaint to Address Unfairness in the Canadian Renewable Diesel Market

(Tidewater Renewables/CISION) Tidewater Renewables Ltd. ("Tidewater Renewables" or the "Corporation") (TSX: LCFS) has taken decisive action to protect fair competition in the Canadian renewable diesel market by filing a countervailing (anti-subsidy) and anti-dumping duty complaint (the "Complaint") with the Canada Border Services Agency

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Petrobras Publishes First Call for Proposals to Purchase Biomethane

(Petrobras) The initiative focuses on offering competitive products with a lower carbon footprint -- This Monday (1/6), Petrobras is publishing its first call for proposals for acquisition of biomethane. The initiative is in line with the company's goals of decarbonizing its operations

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Team Assembled: MME Defines Names for WG that Will Study New Policies for Waterway Fuels, SAF and LPG

(Eixos) Group will be coordinated by the director of Petroleum Derivative Fuels at the MME, Renato Dutra -- – The Ministry of Mines and Energy has defined the composition of the working group responsible for the studies that will support the National Energy Policy Council (CNPE)

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Industry Group Contests EPA Waivers For California ZEV, Truck NOx Rules

(Inside EPA)  An industry group is filing quick legal challenges to EPA’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers for California’s latest Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) program and the state’s heavy truck nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards, teeing up what could be

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Legislators Want Verification of Used Cooking Oil Imports

by Jody Heemstra (DRG News)  Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa joined bipartisan colleagues in demanding answers from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding used cooking oil imports. The lawmakers want information on the agency’s process for verifying the authenticity

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Back to Our Roots: This Year the Ethanol Industry Will Celebrate the 20-Year Anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) This year the ethanol industry will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, the most transformative and influential public policy in our industry’s long and storied history. But we’ll do more

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Spain’s Asociación de Líneas Aéreas Calls for SAF Incentives to Offset Cost of ReFuelEU Aviation Mandate

(Asociación de Líneas Aéreas/Biobased Diesel Daily)  The Spanish airline group Asociación de Líneas Aéreas said Jan. 2 that airlines will pay an extra cost of 234.2 million euros this year for the use of 2 percent of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Spain

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FuelEU Maritime Regulation Enters Into Force

(The Maritime Executive) On January 1, the European Union's new carbon-intensity mandate - FuelEU Maritime - entered into force, requiring European shipping interests to make hard choices about fuel-efficiency and low-carbon propulsion. Compliance options include paying more taxes, cutting down fuel

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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

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SK Energy Takes Flight with First European Export of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(SK Innovation News)  First Korean refiner to export SAF to Europe, completing global value chain just four months after commercial production;  Positioned to lead in the European market following January’s mandatory SAF adoption, with plans for continued expansion domestically and internationally SK Energy

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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

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Exporters Vying with Biodiesel for Dwindling Coconut Supply

by Adrian H. Halili (Business World) The biodiesel industry is competing for the limited supply of coconuts, crowding out exporters of products like coconut oil and coconut water, industry officials said. “The recent increase in the country’s biodiesel requirement may possibly divert

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Civil Aviation and Sustainability in Brazil: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Brazilian Journal of Transport) This article examines the development and utilization of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Brazil, highlighting their potential and current progress. Civil aviation accounts for

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Moeve Supplied 18,000 Tons of SAF in 2024 with Its Alliances to Decarbonize Air Transport

(Moeve) The firm plans to develop new energy alternatives, such as renewable hydrogen and electrification for airline ground fleets. -- Moeve has supplied a total of 18,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel ( SAF ) in 2024 as part of the company's various partnerships to accelerate the decarbonisation of

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel's Fast Start Hits a Speed Bump

by Bill Carey (Aviation Week) Increasing production of SAF in the U.S. will fall to the Republican-controlled Congress and the second Trump administration. -- Bizav embraces sustainable aviation fuel; More fixed-base operators are supplying blended SAF; Future production incentives are in doubt Business

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Johnson Vows to End Biden EV Policies: The Speaker Stressed Energy Issues after Securing the Gavel.

by Timothy Cama (E&E News PM)  Speaker Mike Johnson pledged Friday that the Republican-led House would prioritize ending electric vehicle policies and other Democratic climate change efforts. Addressing colleagues shortly after securing the gavel, Johnson laid out a number of top priorities

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Royal Caribbean Links up with CPN for B24 Biofuel Delivery

by Ajsa Habibic (Offshore Energy) Cruise holding company Royal Caribbean Group has teamed up with bunker service provider Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-Chemical (CPN) for B24 marine biofuel delivery in Hong Kong. As a result of this collaboration, on January 2, 2025, CPN

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Greener Flights Ahead for UK Aviation

(U.K. Department for Transport and Mike Kane MP)  The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Mandate will support thousands of skilled jobs, deliver economic growth and help make the UK a clean energy superpower. -- flights departing the UK will use greener fuels from today; 10% of all

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Law that Promotes Crucial Advances for the Biofuels Sector and the Renovabio Program Is Published

(Brazil Ministry of Mines and Energy) The new legislation includes independent producers of raw materials for biofuel production within the scope of the program, promoting a significant advance in the regulation of the sector. -- President Lula signed into law, this Monday

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Facing Court Order, EPA Denies Two More RFS Small Refinery Waivers

(Inside Climate News) EPA has denied another two waiver requests from small refiners seeking compliance exemptions from renewable fuel standard (RFS) biofuel blending mandates, less than three weeks before the transition to a second Trump administration and after federal courts last

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Exclusive Use of CO₂ Neutral Fuels in New Cars, Vans, Trucks and Buses: Industry Is Submitting Its Technical Report to the European Commission

(European Biodiesel Board)  The Working Group on Monitoring Methodologies (WGMM) officially handed over its key report on « Monitoring the use of CO2 neutral fuels in road transport - a cross-sectoral industry assessment » to the European Commission. This report presents

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Port of Long Beach Releases Clean Marine Fuels White Paper

(Manifold Times) Document intended to prepare and position the port and its stakeholder for adopting low carbon alternative fuels. -- The Port of Long Beach (PLB) in late December released the Clean Marine Fuels White Paper as part of efforts to identify solutions capable

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FuelEU Maritime Implementation Delayed for Norway and Iceland

(Lloyd's Register) The FuelEU Maritime regulation comes into force on 1 January 2025, but its incorporation into the European Economic Area (EEA) Agreement has been delayed and is not expected to take place before that date. What impact does this have?  FuelEU will

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Singapore Revamps Port Incentives for Cleaner Ships

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore announced revisions to its Maritime Singapore Green Initiative, enhancing incentives for ocean-going vessels using clean fuels and technologies. Effective January 1, 2025, the Green Port Programme will

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HJSC Unveils 88,000㎥ Eco-friendly Ammonia Carrier

(HJSC) - Targets advanced eco-friendly ship markets, including dual-fuel, methanol-fueled, and hydrogen vessels -- HJ Shipbuilding & Construction (HJSC) has obtained Approval in Principle (AIP) from Lloyd's Register (LR) for its design concept of an 88,000㎥ next-generation eco-friendly very large ammonia carrier

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Viewpoint: US Midcon E15 Shift Looms Again

by Zach Appel (Argus Media) A potential reformulation of gasoline in eight midcontinent states to accommodate year-round 15pc ethanol gasoline (E15) could lead to shortages in midcontinent fuel supply and an increase in retail prices in 2025. Approaching the 2025 summer driving

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UAE GCAA Launches Region’s New Digital Platform for CORSIA Implementation, Surging Aviation Sustainability

(Travel and Tour World) The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE has introduced the region’s first digital platform dedicated to implementing the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). This initiative marks a significant step forward in sustainability efforts within the aviation

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Technion Announces New Center to Develop Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tech

By Gavriel Fiske (Times of Israel) The Israeli Sustainable Aviation Fuel Knowledge Center (iSAF) has been inaugurated at the Technion, the university says in a press release, “a significant step towards producing sustainable fuels for the aviation sector” that will

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Moeve and Air Nostrum, Pioneers in the Use of Sustainable Fuel (SAF) at Melilla Airport

(Moeve) During October and November, all of Air Nostrum’s flights from Melilla Airport carried 30% SAF supplied by Moeve, part of both companies’ commitment to decarbonize the aviation sector; This SAF supply represents a 15-fold increase in the EU's requirement for airlines,

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BRPL Launches E-20 Ethanol Blend in Assam

(HUB Network)  Indian Oil’s Bongaigaon Refinery (BGR), located in Dhaligaon, Chirang district, has achieved a major milestone with the official launch of E-20, a petrol blend containing 20% ethanol. This groundbreaking initiative, unveiled on December 25, was spearheaded by NK Barua,

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Future of Scottish Oil Refinery Linked to Biofuels Investment

by Simeon Kerr (Financial Times/MSN) A blueprint aiming to secure the future of Grangemouth, Scotland’s only oil refinery which is due to close next year, is set to turn the facility into a biofuels manufacturing hub for processing trees, crops and

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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

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Ethanol Report 12-30-24: RFA CEO Reviews 2024 and Looks Ahead to 2025

(Energy.AgWired.com) 2024 was a very good year for the ethanol industry, but the battle for year-round, nationwide E15 will once again continue on into the new year. In this edition of the Ethanol Report podcast, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff

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Grain-based Ethanol Units to Gain as New Corn Variety with More Starch in Offing

By Prabhudatta Mishra  (The Hindu Business Line) Simultaneously, research is on to develop varieties having at least 40% or above ethanol content from current 38% -- The specifications in corn seeds are set for a change as government is planning to incorporate

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Elyse Energy Secures 120 Million Euros to Accelerate eSAF, eMethanol Project Development

(PGGM/Biobased Diesel Daily) Elyse Energy, a French company producing sustainable fuels and low-carbon feedstock, has secured approximately 120 million euros (USD$126.3 million) from Hy24, PGGM, Bpifrance and Mirova to accelerate development of its eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production projects

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Montana Renewables Receives Approval of Excise Tax Registration

(Calumet/PR Newswire) Montana Renewables, LLC announced today that it has received approval of its Excise Tax Registration from the Internal Revenue Service. Registration is the first step toward allowing the business to claim clean fuel Production Tax Credits (PTC) for existing

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Development and Deployment of Advanced Biofuel Demonstration Facilities

(International Energy Agency Bioenergy Task 39) Decarbonizing the transport sector is critical for achieving global climate and energy targets due to its significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Biofuels, in particular advanced biofuels, play a particularly

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Petroleum Firms Asked to Promote Selling of Biofuel

(Việt Nam News) In addition to E5RON92 gasoline, MoIT requires producers and traders to research the production and import of E100 fuel. -- The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) urges localities and petroleum traders to promote the sale of biofuel (E5

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Test Protocol to Assess the Technical Feasibility of Blending 30% Ethanol into Gasoline Is Approved

(DATAGRO) Current blend content is 27%; research will be conducted by the Mauá Institute of Technology between January and February 2025 -- A meeting coordinated by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) approved, this Wednesday (18), the test protocol to assess

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Urges Sugar Industry to Diversify into Ethanol, Green Hydrogen

(PTI/The Pioneer) Road, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday called upon the sugar industry to explore multiple avenues for diversification, including ethanol-diesel blending and green hydrogen production. Addressing the annual general meeting of the Indian Sugar and Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association

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The Transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Understanding Demand Response to Jet Fuel Price Changes

by Sohyeon Ryu and Joe Janzen (farmdoc daily)  ... Such policy aims to reduce emissions created by jet fuel use by encouraging a switch to lower-emission sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) made from plant biomass, vegetable oils, sugars, and alcohols including ethanol.

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Big Oil Backtracks on Renewables Push as Climate Agenda Falters

by Ron Bousso (Reuters)  European majors slow clean energy investments; Investors rewarding oil and gas focus; New Trump U.S. presidency among big factors in 2025 -- Major European energy companies doubled down on oil and gas in 2024 to focus on near-term profits, slowing

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Shipping’s 2024 Shakeup Sees Alliances Form, Fuel Rules Tighten, Green Corridors Expand

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) ... European shipping alliance Gemini Corporation was born to quell the disruption and restore surety and confidence. Freight rate and fuel consumption may initially be adversely affected due to the newness, but Gemini’s plan includes decarbonization along with

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SAMSUNG E&A Wins USD 955 Million Contract for a Biorefinery in Malaysia

(SAMSUNG E&A)  SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, announced today that it secured the contract for a biorefinery that will have the capability to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other biofuels such as Renewable Diesel

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UK Launches Review of EV Sales Mandate -- Comment DEADLINE February 18, 2025

by Lucy White (Bloomberg/RigZone) The UK government is giving carmakers eight weeks to submit views on the phase-out of new gasoline and diesel cars, as ministers consider easing sales quotas that electric vehicle manufacturers are struggling to hit. The Department for Transport

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What I’m Thinking at the End of 2024

by Ezra Klein (New York Times) We’re not going to be able to hit our decarbonization goals without clean cement, without clean jet fuel.  READ MORE

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ABFA Welcomes New Leaders, Members at Annual Meeting

(Advanced Biofuels Association/Biobased Diesel Daily)   The Advanced Biofuels Association (ABFA) convened global leaders in the biofuels industry at its annual member and executive-board meeting Dec. 11–12 in Washington, D.C. The event capped a noteworthy year for the industry, with ABFA’s election of new leadership,

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Gov. Pritzker Announces New $820M Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment in Southwest Illinois

(Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker)  Avina Clean Hydrogen selects Illinois for new multi-million dollar investment, creates 150 new full-time jobs -- ​ Governor JB Pritzker, Avina Clean Hydrogen, and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the

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Govt May Reduce Reserve Sale Price for Rice for Ethanol Production

by Sandip Das (Financial Express) No takers for FCI stocks among grain based distilleries. Given the high rice stocks, the government is discussing a reduction in the reserve sale prices of broken rice offered to grain-based distilleries for ethanol manufacturing from the

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Viewpoint: US Tax Fight Next Year Crucial for 45Z

by Cole Martin (Argus Media)  ... The 45Z tax credit, which offers greater subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions, is poised to kick off in January. ...  Biofuels support is a less likely target for repeal than other climate policies, energy lobbyists

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Fueling the Future: The Role of Renewable Fuels in the Grain Industry

(Grain Elevator and Processing Society) In this insightful episode of the Whole Grain Podcast, host Jim Lenz sits down with Robert White, Vice President of Industry Relations and Market Development at the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). With decades of experience in

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Commentary: China’s Fair and Equitable Solution to Civil Aviation’s Climate Challenge

by David Ma (GreenAir)  ... In the long term, as the most populous developing country, China has a vast potential demand for civil aviation transport, making the energy transition very challenging. However, a Five-Year Plan is underway for the green development

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New Study Highlights Differing Strategies and Barriers to Decarbonising Aviation in UK and Europe

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A new study by UK-based consultancy CFP Energy has identified a significant divergence of strategies to decarbonise aviation in the UK, France and Germany, and serious impediments to the industry’s ability to reach its net zero emissions

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The U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization : A Joint Strategy to Transform Transportation

(U.S. Departments of Energy, Transporation, Housing and Urban Development and Environmental Protection Agency)  Transportation connects us. It connects people, countries, and cultures, and draw us closer to one another. It is also the backbone of our economy and critical to supporting

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U.S. Department of Energy Issues Notice of Intent to Fund Research and Development to Advance Biofuels and Bioproducts

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) today (December 16, 2024) announced their intent to issue funding to support high-impact research and development (R&D) projects in two priority areas: sustainable propane and renewable chemicals and algal system

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Commodities 2025: Brazil's Ethanol Industry at a Crossroads in 2025

By Vinicius Damazio (S&P Global)  Internal competition, growing mandate, EU-Mercosur trade deal in focus; Higher debt, caution from key players suggests conservative growth; Uncertainty around US trade policies, EU deal boosts export prospects --  Brazil's ethanol market is heading into 2025 at a pivotal

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Spotlight on India’s Biofuel Market: It’s All about the Sugar

by James Primrose (Stillwater Associates) India’s is the world’s fifth largest biofuels market. After a period of lackluster growth in the late 2000s and early 2010s and failure to achieve mandated targets, political interest in biofuels has significantly increased, driven by

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Hard Choices for African Airlines as EU Pushes Use of Biofuel

by Michael Wakabi (The East AfricanZawya)  Under the mandate, all flights departing from EU airports will be required to load only the blended fuel -- African airlines will not get any concessions as the European Union kicks off the world’s first mandatory

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Commission Approves €3 billion German-Dutch State Aid Scheme to Support the Production of Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin

(European Commission) The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3 billion German-Dutch scheme to support the production of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), including renewable hydrogen, throughout the world. These RFNBOs will be imported and sold

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Secondary Impacts from Rising Used Cooking Oil Demand on Crop-Oil Prices

by Andrew Swanson, Shawn Arita, Joseph Cooper, and Seth Meyer (farmdoc daily)  Renewable fuel policies like the national Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) have created a boom in the consumption of alternative diesels. These alternative diesels come

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Pricing of Ethanol Blends at the Pump Differs in the Short Term Compared with the Long Term

by Simla Tokgoz  (U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service)  By law, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sets targets for blending renewable fuels such as ethanol with traditional transportation fuels to implement the mandates set by the Energy Independence and

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New Poll Indicates Strong Bipartisan Support for E15

(Renewable Fuels Association)  Recent nationwide polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association shows that 69 percent of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15 (gasoline with 15 percent ethanol) to help lower fuel prices and support energy independence.

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Guidance -- The SAF Mandate: An Essential Guide

(U.K. Department for Transport) What is sustainable aviation fuel?  Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are fuels that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from aviation over their lifecycle when compared to standard jet fuel. SAF can be made from a variety of feedstocks and can be

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Unite Holds Labour Government to Account over Grangemouth and Launches Survival Plan

(Unite the Union) New union plan proves refinery could become bio-fuels hub for Britain - saving thousands of jobs; Grangemouth transition to SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production would be a huge net zero achievement for Britain and also a vital strategic asset Unite,

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Commission Approves €350 Million German State Aid to Support Concrete Chemicals in Production of Synthetic Aviation Fuels

(European Commission)  The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €350 million German measure to support Concrete Chemicals GmbH in the production of synthetic aviation fuels. The measure will contribute to the achievement of the European Green Deal and the ReFuelEU

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DNV Launches Competence Standard and Recommended Practice for Safe Use of Methanol and Ammonia as Fuel on Ships

(DNV) DNV has released a competence standard (ST) for methanol and a recommended practice (RP) for ammonia, to enable crew and shipowners to tackle the safety risks and challenges posed by the introduction of new alternative fuels and technologies through shipping’s

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Nor-Shipping 2025 Thought Leader Interview – Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners

(American Journal of Transportation) ... Höegh Autoliners CEO Andreas Enger explains the company's rationale behind choosing ammonia to power the last four of its new PCTCs. His key message: 'Endless talk about the complexities around alternative fuels is a dangerous distraction.

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Study Finds LNG Dual-Fuel Vessels Lowest Cost Compliance Solution to Decarbonise Shipping

(SEA-LNG) Industry coalition SEA-LNG analysis shows that LNG dual-fuelled vessels provide the lowest compliance cost for meeting EU and IMO decarbonisation regulations. Using Z-Joule’s POOL.FM, SEA-LNG has undertaken analysis based on a modelled mid-sized, 14,000 TEU container vessel. This analysis is in the form of both

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Defining Sustainable Maritime Fuels in the United States DEADLINE February 28, 2025

(U.S. Department of Energy)  A consistent definition for sustainable maritime fuel will help inform and align stakeholders and support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment. -- To support and advance future maritime fuel technology and investment, the U.S. Department of

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels Studies Take Flight

(Australian Renewable Energy Agency)  The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is looking to cut emissions in Australia’s skies, with up to $14.1 million in funding for two projects from its Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative. ARENA is providing $8 million in

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Senators Seek Answers from EPA on UCO Imports

by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine)  Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and four of their colleagues on Dec. 13 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding surging imports of used cooking oil (UCO), much of which comes

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EPA Grants Waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Cars II Regulations

(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) Agency additionally grants waiver for low-NOx regulations for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines  --  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for waivers to implement and enforce

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CoBank: Political and Regulatory Uncertainty Could Impact US Ethanol Industry in 2025

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  CoBank predicts U.S. ethanol production in 2025 will be largely unchanged from 2024 but cautions that policy uncertainty looms over administration of the Renewable Fuel Standard program, small refinery exemptions (SREs), and the impact of

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US Funding Bill Includes Plan to Allow Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales

Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters)  A U.S. government funding bill released on Tuesday included a plan that would allow year-round sales of gasoline with a higher ethanol blend, a major win for the corn and ethanol lobbies. The inclusion would mark

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The Path to Zero

by Raakhee Mirchandani (Wall Street Journal/BookTV/C-Span) Author and Propane Education and Research Council CEO Tucker Perkins joined a panel discussion on climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The Wall Street Journal hosted this event. People in this video Bobby Cherian Senior Vice President Hyliion Jennifer Holmgren Chief Executive Officer

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Sizing Up Biofuels Future in Trump EPA

by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer)  Biofuels Groups Size Up EPA Under Second Trump Administration, Seek RFS Help -- While agriculture and biofuels groups are trying to get a handle on where Lee Zeldin stands on biofuels, Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., said

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Parkland’s Burnaby Refinery Becomes the First to Successfully Produce Low Carbon Aviation Fuel in Canada

(Parkland)   Parkland announced it has successfully produced Canada’s first batch of low carbon aviation fuel at its Burnaby Refinery. With support from the Government of British Columbia, this is a major step toward delivering a Canadian-made solution that can help

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A Roadmap for Land in Carbon Removal: Activating Farms, Ranches, and Forests as Carbon Sinks

by Cristel Zoebisch, Dr. Gretchen Kroh, and Mary Olive (Carbon 180) The soil beneath our feet and biomass on lands are a powerful carbon sink, second only to our oceans. Farms, forests, wetlands, and other land-based systems remove and store 25%

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Godavari Biorefineries Limited Announces Investment in a New Corn/Grain-Based Distillery to Enhance Ethanol Production

(Godavari Biorefineries)  Strategic Investment of approximately ₹130 Crore to Boost Ethanol Capacity with Dual-Feedstock Flexibility, Aligning with India’s Green Energy Goals. Mumbai, December 16, 2024: Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) (BSE: Script Code 544279 | NSE: GODAVARIB), a pioneer in renewable chemicals and biofuels,

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OMB Regulatory Agenda Addresses Upcoming RFS, HBIIP, and CO2 Pipeline Regulations

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on Dec. 13 published the Fall 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by federal agencies related to the Renewable

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It’s Go Time for Gavin Newsom’s Riskiest Oil Moves

by Wes Venteicher (Politico)  ... Gov. Gavin Newsom has blamed Big Oil’s greed for the state’s highest-in-the-nation gasoline prices for two years. The year ahead could make his case or break it. His administration is set to decide whether to impose aggressive,

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Biofuels Groups File Opening Supreme Court Brief on Small Refinery Exemptions

(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy today filed their opening brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Environmental Protection Agency v. Calumet Shreveport Refining, LLC, Case No. 23-1229. The case seeks to overturn an opinion from the U.S. Court of

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Hydri Opens Second Swedish Hydrogen Refuelling Station

by Alan Sherrard (Bioenergy International)  In Sweden, green hydrogen refueling infrastructure developer Hydri AB has held the official opening of its second dual-pressure hydrogen filling station in the greater Gothenburg region. Earlier this fall, Hydri inaugurated a station in the Port of

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Treasury Expands Language for IRA Biogas Tax Credit

by Zack Budryk (The Hill)  The Treasury Department’s rule for implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) renewable energy tax credits will incorporate new language that will provide greater benefits for operations that refine natural gas from organic waste. The announcement comes following

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RFA Shares Input with House Ways and Means on Biofuel Tax Credits

(Renewable Fuels Association)  With certain modifications and proper implementation, the Clean Fuel Production Credit (“45Z”) could create important new market opportunities for farmers, lower fuel prices for consumers, enhance energy security, and reduce emissions, the Renewable Fuels Association wrote today in response to a

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Domestic Next-Gen Feedstocks: Revolutionizing the Bioeconomy (Parts 1 and 2)

by Jennifer Kaplan (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) Imagine a bioeconomy where sustainability is a fundamental prerequisite. While we have made much progress on bioeconomy technology, the challenges of developing verifiably “sustainable” feedstock remains a challenge. The fact remains that to achieve the promise

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Planes Powered by Corn? Michigan Could Spur Airlines toward Greener Fuels

by Lucas Smolcic Larson (Michigan Live)  ... A proposed law introduced last year by East Lansing Democratic state Sen. Sam Singh, Senate Bill 447, would subsidize in-state purchases of the fuel for flights leaving Michigan with a tax credit of between $1.50 and

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Long-Term Strategy for Biofuels

(Biofuels International) Biofuel producers and investors in Europe undoubtedly face a challenging future, although maybe one with a little more hope than has been true of the past decade of high promise and low achievement. For all the ambitious words and targets

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Iogen

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  This presentation deck, given by Iogen CEO Brian Foody at the ABLC Next 2024 conference, focused on the future of second-generation biofuels. The presentation begins by highlighting Iogen’s pioneering role in developing and commercializing cellulosic ethanol

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HPCL Signs MoU with Sea6 Energy to Develop Biofuel Production from Seaweed Biomass

(PSU Connect)  This partnership is a key step in India’s efforts to achieve technological self-reliance, aligning with the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the National Biofuel Policy, and broader energy security goals.  --  State-owned oil major HPCL and Sea6 Energy Private Limited have

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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

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Toyota Says California-led EV Mandates Are ‘Impossible’ as States Fall Short of Goal

by Michael Wayland (CNBC)  -- Toyota Motor said Friday (November 8, 2024) that California-led electric vehicle mandates starting next year are “impossible” to meet.  -- The regulations call for 35% of 2026 model-year vehicles, which will begin to be introduced next

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California and the Need for Pocketbook Pragmatism

(Engine Technology Forum Policy Insider Blog) California’s influence on environmental and climate policy is both undeniable and increasingly controversial. A 2035 ban on the sale of new internal combustion engine (gasoline) light-duty vehicles and the mandated sale of zero-emission commercial vehicles

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Prioritizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in South Korea Could Benefit the Domestic Economy and Global Decarbonization Efforts

(Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA))   South Korea can lead the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry with its advanced recycling system and above-average waste recycling rate -- A new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) highlights

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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

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Mosbey Feted for Ethanol Industry Leadership

by Tom C. Doran (Agri-News) The general manager of locally-owned ethanol plant was the recipient of the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s Ethanol Award. Eric Mosbey, of LincolnLand Agri-Energy in Palestine, who recently served as Illinois Renewable Fuels Association president, received the honor

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Climate-Smart Farming Proposal Heads to White House Review

by Marc Heller (Politico Pro Climatewire) An important element of a forthcoming clean energy tax credit is advancing as the Biden administration runs against the clock. -- A key part of the Biden administration’s plan to connect biofuel policy to climate-smart farming

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The Energy Transition and its Pivotal Role in the G20 and COP29 Meetings

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo*  (Advanced Biofuels USA)  Earlier this year, two pivotal global conferences were held: the G20 in Brazil and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Both gatherings placed significant emphasis on the topic of energy transition, highlighting the urgent need

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From Europe’s Farms to Europe’s Future: How Ethanol Can Help Fuel EU Strategic Autonomy

by David Carpintero (ePURE/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Now that this drive for strategic autonomy and economic resilience is becoming even more vital, it’s clear that the European Union will have to make better use of domestic assets such as ethanol biorefineries. These

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HEFF’d Around and Found Out

by Ron Lamberty (American Coalition for Ethanol/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  ACE’s Hybrid Electric Flex Fuel (HEFF) demonstration project began by logging 3,688 miles on regular gasoline to establish a baseline mileage number in August 2021, and then our used 2019 Ford Fusion

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $52 Million in Projects to Advance Production of Purpose-Grown Energy Crops

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced $52 million in funding for six university and industry projects to advance the production of low carbon intensity, purpose-grown energy crops critical to accelerating a clean energy

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USDA Submits Rule on Biofuel Feedstocks

(Agri-Pulse)  USDA has submitted an interim final rule relating to the type of climate-smart agriculture crops used for biofuels. The rule, entitled “Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used for Biofuel Feedstocks,” was submitted Friday (December 6, 2024). No additional details

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EU's Largest Political Group Pushes to Weaken Combustion Engine Ban

by Kate Abnett (Reuters) ... The EPP (European People's Party) document said the EU's 2035 ban on sales of new CO2-emitting cars "should be reversed", to ensure that sales of combustion engine cars that run on biofuels and other alternative fuels can

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to ResourceWise and the Growing Demand for SAF

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from ResourceWise, a consulting firm specializing in biofuel markets, highlights the growing global demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and bio-based diesel. The presentation deck focuses on the increasing adoption of SAF and

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Used Cooking Oil Seen as Canola Risk

by Sean Pratt (Western Producer)  Chris Vervaet, executive director of the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association, which represents most of the crushers operating in Canada, called the importation of used cooking oil a “very big risk” to the canola industry, undermining what

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Vietnam Has Great Potential for Biofuel: Experts

(VietnamNet Global) Biofuels are part of the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  --  Vietnam has an abundance of raw materials for biofuel production which could be the key to transforming the transportation sector and moving towards sustainable growth, according to

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Analysis Of Malaysia’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Ambitions And Global Implications

(Fitch Solutions)  • As sustainable aviation fuel becomes pivotal in the aviation industry's decarbonisation efforts, significant opportunities are emerging for key markets involved in biofuel feedstock production.  Policies and legislative measures in major markets like Europe and the US underscore the urgency

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LCFS Trends and the Energy Transition: A Deep Dive with Megan Boutwell

(OPIS Talks Podcast)   In this episode of OPIS Talks, you'll hear from Megan Boutwell, president of Stillwater Associates, an energy consulting firm focused on the energy transition. Boutwell shares insights into what we might expect from the biofuels and LCFS markets

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair

The state must not ignore the promise of biofuels to help reduce emissions in the transportation and building sectors — sectors that will drive electric demand in the decades to come. Made from resources like cooking grease, rendered animal fat

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Biofuels Can Help Solve NY’s Electricity Problem

Guest Opinion by Rocco J. Lacertosa & Kris DeLair (New York State Energy Coalition Inc. / Empire State Energy Association Inc./Syracuse.com)  There are many aspects of the scope and scale of New York’s energy system that boggle the mind. Uncertainty about where

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