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Whyalla Set to Take Flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project

(Government of South Australia)  Energy company Zero Petroleum will explore the development of a low-carbon sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Whyalla, with the support of the State Government and industry. Zero Petroleum, a leading producer of synthetic fuel, is exploring the

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Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Biden's Stricter Fuel-Efficiency Standards

by  David Shepardson, Rachael Levy and Chris Kirkham (Reuters)  Effort would be similar to Trump policy during first administration; Move aims to satisfy campaign promise to end EV mandate; Automakers find Biden regulations too onerous, source says - President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration plans to target federal

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Biden Inks Billion-Dollar Climate Deals to Foil Trump Rollbacks

by Benjamin Storrow, Kelsey Tamborrino, Brian Dabbs and Jessie Blaeser (Politico)  The administration is accelerating the approval of large loans for clean technologies that the president-elect attacked on the campaign trail. ... The Department of Energy is racing to close $25 billion

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Federal Agencies Announce New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Implementation Framework to Reduce U.S. Aviation Carbon Emissions

(U.S. Department of Energy)  New Implementation Framework Identifies Key Opportunities to Increase Biofuel Production To Deliver Economic Opportunities and Healthier Communities to Rural and Agricultural Areas Across America -- An interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S.

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PM Modi Meets Brazilian President Lula, Reaffirms Cooperation in Energy, Biofuels, Defence

(Economic Times) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with various world leaders, including Brazilian President Lula, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties, particularly in sectors like energy, defense, and agriculture.

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China to Launch First Marine Biofuel Export Quotas in 2025 to Support Biodiesel Industry

by Tim Jay (Global Trade) China plans to issue its first export quotas for marine bunker fuel blended with biodiesel, aiming to bolster domestic biofuel producers affected by European Union anti-dumping tariffs. Industry sources and consultancy JLC report that the government

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Germany Pauses Biofuel Ticket Rollovers to Address Oversupply

by Thomas Washington (S&P Global)  Over-compliance with CO2 reductions of 24% in 2022 alone; Industry lobby groups identify certification of imports as problem; Producers across Europe have been struggling -- Germany has put a halt to greenhouse gas emissions ticket rollovers in 2025 and

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Corteva Announces Intent to Partner with bp to Develop Low Carbon Intensity Bio-Feedstock for Aviation Fuel Production

(Corteva/PR Newswire) Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today a collaboration with bp (NYSE: BP, LSE: BP.L) on the companies' shared intent to form a crop-based biofuel feedstock joint venture (JV). The JV envisaged by Corteva and bp would produce and deliver crop-based biofuel feedstocks

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Sustainable Marine Fuels

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This presentation deck from Due Diligence Wolf Paul Bryan provides a brief overview of the shipping industry, highlighting its significant role in global trade and its substantial contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. The presentation deck emphasizes

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Chairwoman Stabenow Introduces Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act (Farm Bill)

(Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry) U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Monday introduced the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act. The bill includes $39 billion in new resources to keep farmers farming, families fed, and

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Trump Picks Former Congressman Sean Duffy to Lead Transportation Dept.

by Ian Duncan (Washington Post) President-elect Donald Trump said in a statement Monday he has selected former congressman and Fox Business host Sean P. Duffy to run the Transportation Department, a job that comes with a vast budget and sweeping safety

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5 Stocks that Benefit from Car Modernization and Biofuel Expansion by Mover e Combustível do Futuro

(Global Happenings) ... Fuel of the Future includes incentives for biofuels, creating mandates for SAF , green diesel and biomethane. ... “We should have a broad renewal of car engines by 2032 and the main automakers have already announced around 130 billion investments

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Interview: Biofuel Sector Unprepared for Launch of EU Traceability Platform: BioLedger

by Suzanna Hayek and Uzma Gulbahar (S&P Global) Lack of motivation to register across supply chain: CEO; Potential impacts on supplies -- The deadline for implementing the EU's biofuels traceability platform, the Union Database for Biofuels, is rapidly approaching on Nov. 21, yet

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Interview: Star Bulk Will Use Biofuels to Comply with FuelEU Maritime Rules

by Max Lin (S&P Global) Large bulker operator to introduce bioblends to bunker mix from 2025; Company size allows Star Bulk to use EU's pooling mechanism: exec; Regulatory clarity needed for methanol, LNG and ammonia investments  --  Star Bulk -- one of the largest

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Sweet Sorghum Farmers Waiting for Govt to Announce Separate Ethanol Pricing

by Prabhudatta Mishra (The Hindu Business Line)  A swift decision may help some mills to start convince farmers to plant the crop in January since meeting the sowing window is very crucial for the success of any biofuel project -- Trial of

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SAS Joins Green Hydrogen Partnership in Northwest Europe

(SAS) SAS joins a collaboration between Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets, in the presence of His Majesty the King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, His Majesty King Frederik of Denmark, Dutch Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Climate Policy

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European Aviation Players Launch Project SkyPower to Drive Investment in e-SAF and Meet EU and UK Mandates

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir)  A high-profile European coalition has joined forces to urgently advance the production of e-SAF – sustainable aviation fuels produced by combining renewable electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide. Project SkyPower brings together 13 CEOs and more

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SITA Teams with Arab Airlines on Developing Technology to Enhance Flight Sustainability

by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) Aviation technology group SITA has expanded a partnership with the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) to develop a planning tool which helps airlines reduce aircraft fuel consumption, emissions and operating costs, and more easily comply with complex

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Biden Aims to Finalize Clean Fuel Rule before Leaving White House

by by Jarrett Renshaw, Katharine Jackson and Timothy Gardner (Reuters) Democratic U.S. President Joe Biden aims to finalize a rule on a clean fuel tax credit before leaving office on Jan. 20, a senior White House official said on Sunday. The clean fuel

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RFA Watching Trump Administration Choices

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com)  President-elect Donald Trump continues to announce choices for administration positions at record speed and the Renewable Fuels Association is generally pleased so far. “We’re excited about the opportunity to sit down with the new leadership in the incoming Trump administration,

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Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association

by Jeff Nalley (Agri-Pulse) This week’s Open Mic guest is Michael McAdams, President of the Advanced Biofuels Association. After an extensive career serving on Capitol Hill, McAdams founded the ABFA in 2006.  The group represents all aspects of the advanced biofuels

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Interview: Ethanol Earmarked for European Road-Use Could Go to Other Transport Ends: Raizen

by Thomas Washington, Harry Clyne, Daniel Workman (S&P Global)  Second-generation ethanol from waste has potential in aviation and shipping; Building 270 million liters nameplate capacity by 2025, mostly sold to Europe; Exploring new pathways like converting lignin residue into advanced biofuels Brazilian energy company

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Pivot Clean Energy Podcasts: How the World Cooks

(Pivot Clean Energy) Pivot has expanded visibility for bioethanol clean cooking over the past three years, and is playing a critical role in establishing this fuel as a key part of the energy transition. We connect partners across sectors and participate in global

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Reliance to Join Assam’s Clean Energy Mission; Cabinet Clears Biofuel MoU

(The Assam Tribune)  In a push towards sustainability, the Assam cabinet has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Industries to facilitate a shift from fossil fuels to green energy. “Reliance Bio Energy and Assam’s Compressed Bio Gas

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Strengthening India’s Ethanol Future

by Rakesh Verma (Daily Excelsior) India’s energy security landscape is characterized by a significant dependency on fossil fuels, which constitute over 80 percent of the country’s total energy consumption. This reliance on coal, oil, and natural gas presents a multitude of challenges,

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Engine Technology Forum Calls on Legislators to Recognize Renewable Diesel

(HDT TruckingInfo/Engine Technology Forum) A Call for Effective and Inclusive Policies  ... “Both CARB (California Air Resources Board) and the CEC (California Energy Commission) have important obligations in these proceedings this fall to promulgate effective and inclusive policies and guidance that will

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Germany Blocks Oil Firms from Using Past Emissions Credits to Support Biofuel Industry

by Riham Alkousaa and Markus Wacket (Reuters) The German cabinet on Wednesday (November 13, 2024) approved reforms to restrict oil companies from carrying excess emissions reductions credits forward, in a step aimed at boosting the biofuel industry that was hit by

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EPP Accused of Allying with Far Right to Weaken Deforestation Rules

by Louise Guillot (Politico)  The European People’s Party secured a slim majority with right-wing and far-right groups to alter the flagship Green Deal legislation. -- The European People’s Party has drawn fury from centrist and center-left groups after it joined forces with

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Parallel Paths: Ethanol LCA and Policy Across the Border

by Andrea Kent (Renewable Industries Canada/Greenfield Global/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Carbon-focused fuel and investment policies increasingly rely on LCA. Properly done, LCA spans supply chains, unifies markets, and sharpens investment opportunities for businesses and lawmakers aiming to improve environmental performance. Despite

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Putting the Latest Science in Front of Climate and Energy Leaders

by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Growth Energy recently worked with the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation, led by former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest J. Moniz, on new research detailing pathways to further decarbonize bioethanol to reach near net-zero carbon

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Progress On New Mexico’s Clean Fuel Standard

by Kari Buttenhoff and Danielle Anderson (Christianson PLLP/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  New Mexico is making significant strides toward implementing its recently passed legislation adopting a Clean Transportation Fuel Standard (CTFS), modeled after the clean fuel standards in California, Oregon and Washington, and

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Aligning On Programs and Priorities

by  Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The U.S. Grains Council is investing a “remarkable amount of time” exploring avenues to better fit environmentally friendly U.S. ethanol into varying compliance programs around the globe, says Hagan Rose, USGC’s ethanol advisory team leader.  ... Canada,

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State Aid Scheme to Support Advanced Biofuels Production in Romania

(Energy Industry Review)  The European Commission approved on October 4, 2024, a state aid scheme worth EUR 500 million to support investments in the production of advanced biofuels in Romania. To support this investment measure, the Ministry of Energy will request funding

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Epson Partners with Maersk to Reduce Emissions from Inbound Ocean Transportation

(Epson)  ECO Delivery Ocean to deliver 230 tonnes CO2e emission reduction in first year. -- Global technology firm Epson announces its partnership with Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics company, to use greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduced fuels

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces $20.2 Million in Projects to Advance Development of Mixed Algae for Biofuels and Bioproducts

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $20.2 million in funding for 10 university and industry projects to advance mixed algae development for low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts. Located

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Thailand Cuts Palm Oil Content in Biofuel

(Vietnam News Agency) Thailand's Ministry of Energy announced last Friday (November 8, 2024) that it will reduce the palm oil content in its biofuel from 7% to 5% to deal with rising palm oil prices. --  Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Energy

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The Government of Canada Invests in Clean Technology and Infrastructure for a Sustainable Marine Industry in Ontario

(Transport Canada)  Canadians are seeing the effects of climate change, and that’s why we’re building a green economy, establishing green shipping corridors and reducing emissions at our ports, by investing in green shipping corridors. Today, the President of the Treasury Board and

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GEMA Urges Petroleum Minister for Support to Ensure Survival of Grain Ethanol Plants without Long Term Offtake Agreements

by Prakash Jha (ChiniMandi)  The Grain Ethanol Manufacturers Association (GEMA) has written a letter to Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, highlighting the challenges faced by grain ethanol plants that do not have Long Term Offtake Agreements (LTOAs)

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases New Report on Pathways to Commercial Liftoff for Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(U.S. Department of Energy) New Report Identifies Key Strategies to Increase Production and Position the United States to Lead the Global SAF Economy by 2030  -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of its latest Pathways to Commercial

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Stakeholders Across Maritime Value Chain Align to Accelerate Adoption of Zero-Emission Fuels by 2030 for a Sustainable Shipping Future

(RMI)  Global industry leaders build on momentum from previous COPs to strengthen targets and commit to increasing the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission shipping fuels to at least 5%, striving for 10%, by 2030. -- More than 50 leaders across

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OMB Reviews Proposed Rule for Partial Cellulosic RVO Waiver, RFS Deadline Extension

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Nov. 12 delivered a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget pertaining to the Renewable Fuel Standard. The title of the proposal indicates the rule would waive a

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Michigan Company Will Boost Biofuel Sales by 2.5M Gallons per Year through USDA Grant

(MIchigan Farm News/The County Press) A Michigan company will receive a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA) to increase the sale of biofuels by 2.5 million gallons per year. Fleet Fueling of Michigan LLC will use the funds

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Challenges and Opportunities for B.C. Biofuels

by Nelson Bennett (Delta Optimist) Biofuels' environmental and economic opportunities for Canada: C.D. Howe -- Canada is well-positioned to profit both environmentally and economically from a growing biofuel industry, but faces risks in scaling up biofuel production in a way that is

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Letters: Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Be Next Big Industry in Louisiana

by Richard Fontenot (Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation/NOLA.com) DG Fuels is deciding whether to build a $4 billion low-emissions, sustainable aviation fuel complex in the Moonshine area of St. James Parish. The plant, as seen in the rendering from La. 3127, would

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Climate Change and Energy Transition: Paths for Rebuilding Brazilian Foreign Policy

by Jefferson Estevo, Lais Thomaz, Amanda Gondim (Journal of Geopolitics) In 2024, Brazil will hold the presidency of the G-20, which represents an opportunity to regain a leading role in its foreign policy and prioritize important issues on its agenda. Therefore, with

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Japan to Aim for All New Cars to Be Biofuel-Compatible in 2030s

(Ji Ji Press/Japan Times) Japan will urge automakers to make all new passenger cars compatible with biofuel in the early 2030s and beyond in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gasoline vehicles, the industry ministry said Monday. The new target

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Kazakhstan to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Partnership with the ICAO: What You Need to Know More?

(Travel and Tour World)  Kazakhstan has announced its commitment to producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as part of a new collaboration with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The announcement was made during ICAO Week in Kazakhstan at a regional seminar titled

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KazMunayGas, Axens to Explore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Kazakhstan

(Interfax) KazMunayGas (KMG) and Axens have agreed to explore the possibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Kazakhstan, KMG's press service reported on Monday. The document was signed during Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's state visit to France. According to the press release,

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G20 Ministers Show Strong Recognition for Aviation-Decarbonization Initiatives

(International Civil Aviation Organization)  The recent G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, from 1 to 4 October 2024, gave significant recognition to ICAO for its efforts to decarbonize the aviation sector. ICAO Secretary General Juan

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Special Issue: What to Expect during the Trump II Presidency

(American Energy Society/Energy Matters)  From experience, we all know that when Donald Trump is president, nothing is certain. It is hard to predict how the energy sector will change, both domestically or around the world. This special issue of Energy Matters

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Adapting to the Evolving European Biomethane Landscape

(Bioenergy Insight)  Urszula Szalkowska, managing director, Europe EcoEngineers, outlines the challenges and opportunities for US suppliers. The European energy sector’s landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly in the biomethane market. The European Commission's recent deployment of the Union Database (UDB) signifies a crucial

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Advocates Expect Maryland to Drive Climate Action When Trump Returns to Washington

by Aman Azhar (Inside Climate News)  In the wake of national Republican victories, the path to effective environmental action could run through Democrat-led state houses. Is Maryland up to the task? --  With Republicans on track to win control over both chambers

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California Dreamin’: The Decades Long Hate-Love-Hate Relationship between California and Ethanol Is Trending the Wrong Way.

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Governors' Biofuels Coalition)  With 29 million cars on the road and a nearly 14 billion gallon gasoline market, the state of California is a market unto itself. With 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol in the

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US Renewable Fuel Credits Rally to Multi-Month Highs Despite Trump Reelection

by Shariq Khan (Reuters)  U.S. renewable fuel credits rose to multi-month highs on Friday on increased demand from refiners trying to comply with mandates and higher prices for soyoil, surprising traders who expected Donald Trump's reelection as U.S. president to weigh on the

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TRA Proposes Measure on Argentinian Biodiesel Is Maintained Public Comment DEADLINE November 29, 2024

(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority)  In a Statement of Essential Facts, the TRA has proposed that the duty payable on imports of Argentinian biodiesel is maintained until February 2029. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has today (Friday 8 November) provisionally proposed that a

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Trump Picks Ex-congressman Zeldin to Run Environmental Protection Agency

by Timothy Gardner and David Shepardson (Reuters)  Zeldin voted against Biden's climate change law; Opposed NY goal to ban gasoline-powered cars by 2035; In Congress, Zeldin backed environmental bills 14% of the time  --   U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday

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India Eyes Sweet Sorghum as Alternative Feedstock to Boost Ethanol Production

by Sampad Nandy (S&P Global)  Cites availability issues with sugarcane, rice, corn; Calls on experts to develop higher-yielding sweet sorghum; Targets 20% ethanol blending by 2025  --  The Indian government may push for sweet sorghum as an alternative to sugarcane to diversify ethanol feedstocks,

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Biofuel Tax Credit Extension Introduced

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com)  Ethanol champion Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) held on to her seat in Congress in a close race last week, and after declaring victory she immediately joined Sharice Davids (D-KS) in introducing legislation to extend the Second Generation Biofuel Producer

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Govt Seeks Proposals for Green Hydrogen Research Centres

(DD News) The Government of India has asked for proposals to establish Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Green Hydrogen research and development. This move is part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to position India as a leader in

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CARB Updates the Low Carbon Fuel Standard to Increase Access to Cleaner Fuels and Zero-Emission Transportation 0ptions

(California Air Resources Board)  The approved program amendments will catalyze private sector investment in decarbonizing California’s transportation sector to support climate action and cleaner air. -- The California Air Resources Board today approved updates to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that

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Sheetz Celebrates Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership

(CStore Decisions)  Debuts its 10th E85/E15 refueling station in Virginia. -- Sheetz is celebrating the impact of the USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) Biofuel Infrastructure Project Grant with the opening of its 10th E85 and E15 Biofuel station in Virginia. The Biofuel station

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New Study Suggests EU Regulations Will Make Economic Case for Methanol in Shipping

by Sam Chambers (Splash 247) A new white paper prepared for the Methanol Institute by Dr Jeroen Dierickx, an energy and fuel expert at iDefossilise, concludes that the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) will create a level

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Philippine DOE to Launch Crackdown on Higher Biodiesel Mix Non-compliance

by Lisbet K. Esmael (Philippine Daily Inquirer) The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) is beefing up its monitoring efforts to ensure that every oil company in the local market is compliant with the government’s order to increase their biofuel blend, a move

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OMV Petrom and TAROM Signed a Contract for the Supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

(OVM Petrom)  TAROM becomes one of the first airlines in the region to align with European sustainability standards; OMV Petrom plans over EUR 1 billion investments for the decarbonization of transportation -- OMV Petrom, the largest integrated energy producer in Southeast Europe, and

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EU Climate Chief Holds Firm on CO2 Deadlines for Cars

by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's climate commissioner on Thursday reaffirmed EU plans to end sales of CO2-emitting cars in 2035 and tighten CO2 limits next year, after pressure from some governments and carmakers to reconsider the policies. The EU has

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New FuelEU Maritime Module Added to Fuelink Platform to Support Compliance

(Baseblue) AI-powered simulations improve decision-making, increase efficiency, and reduce costs -- Fuelink, a maritime technology provider, has added a new module to its digital platform, supporting FuelEU maritime compliance.  The Fuelink platform, which provides a one-stop shop for bunker data management and fuel

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Updated Estimates of the Production Capacity of U.S. Renewable Diesel Plants Through 2026

by Maria Gerveni and Scott Irwin (farmdoc Daily)  Renewable diesel production capacity in the U.S. exploded in recent years, increasing over three billion gallons (farmdoc daily, March 8, 2023; March 29, 2023).  This had a substantial impact on fats and oils feedstock markets, as

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Trump Win Could Reshape US Biofuels Incentives

by Cole Martin (Argus Media) ... The Inflation Reduction Act's "45Z" tax credit, starting in January, will offer greater federal subsidies to fuels that produce fewer emissions. The Biden administration could issue long-awaited guidance spelling out how the government will calculate carbon intensities

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Thailand Biofuel Subsidy Ends in 2027, Costs to Rise for Farmers

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal (Taiger) Thailand’s Energy Ministry is set to introduce measures to mitigate the effects of the impending cessation of biofuel price subsidies in 2027. With the expiration of these subsidies, the cost of biofuels is anticipated to rise, impacting palm and sugar cane growers who supply

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How to Avoid 'a Wave of rRgulatory Pain' from Fuel EU Maritime Rules

by Charlotte Goldstone (The Loadstar)  Companies need to be prepared for the introduction of FuelEU Maritime in less than two months – those without updated digital solutions could find themselves riding “a wave of regulatory pain”, according to director of performance at smart

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Neste Reports Sluggish Voluntary SAF Demand

by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine)  Neste Corp. on Oct. 24 released third quarter financial results, reporting that its renewables segment has been impacted by overcapacity and lower-than-expected voluntary demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  Heikki Malinen, president and CEO of Neste, said overcapacity

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PBF Energy Expects Renewable Diesel Production, Economics to Improve in Q4

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) PBF Energy Inc. on Oct. 31 announced that its St. Bernard Renewables facility produced 13,000 barrels per day of renewable diesel during the third quarter. Production is expected to increase during the fourth quarter.  The company previously

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Brazil Promotes a Freer Global Biofuels Market

by Mario Osava (Inter Press Service News Agency)  Holding this year’s presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) large industrial and emerging economies is allowing Brazil to push forward the dream of creating a global biofuels market without the current trade

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ICAO Promotes Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment Platform with Development Banks

(International Civil Aviation Organization)  The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar met with senior representatives from Multilateral Development Banks and other high-level officials in Washington D.C. on 24-25 October 2024. The discussions, held alongside the World Bank

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AFPM Requests Partial Waiver of Cellulosic Biofuel RVO for 2024

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The American Fuel & Petrochemicals Manufacturers on Nov. 1 petitioned the U.S. EPA to waive a portion of the compliance year 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligation (RVO) for cellulosic biofuel.  In its petition, AFPM

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RFA Congratulates Donald Trump on Election Victory

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The Renewable Fuels Association today congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in yesterday’s 2024 presidential election. The following is a statement from RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper: “On behalf of our nation’s ethanol industry, we congratulate Donald Trump

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Attorney General Hilgers Files Brief to Stop Biden-Harris Administration’s Electric-Truck Mandate

(Office of Nebraska Attorney General) Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states in filing a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit today. Hilgers’s suit is aimed at stopping the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing an

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US Petroleum Refiners Discuss Biofuel Projects, Markets in Q3 Financials

by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Amid significant drops or losses in income for the third quarter of 2024, three U.S. petroleum refiners who also manufacture renewable diesel provided newsworthy updates on their biofuel operations and market outlooks in recent quarterly

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The Potential of Renewable Diesel

by Carrie Song (Neste/NGT News) ... There have been arguments suggesting that renewable liquid fuels are just the bridging solutions before all the vehicles and equipment transition to electric or hydrogen. However, recently a number of car giants have made changes

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Mercantile & Maritime Group to Launch $600m Biofuels Plant

(Trade Arabia News Service) Mercantile & Maritime Group, a global provider of energy and logistics, specialising in the physical trading of oil and gas, as well as a proven advisory service provider, has announced the expansion of its fully owned and

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How a More Pragmatic Approach to Biofuels Would Boost EU Competitiveness

by David Carpintero (ePURE/EurActiv)  The latest EU policy mantra is ‘competitiveness’ – a word that was recently brought to new prominence thanks to a long-awaited report from Mario Draghi and one that will continue to be chanted by incoming European Commissioners and

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MN Bio-Fuels Moderates Panel at SAF Conference

(Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association) Minnesota Bio-Fuels Association (MN Bio-Fuels) executive director, Brian Werner, was a moderator on a panel at the recent Sustainable Aviation Futures conference in Houston on Oct 3.Titled, “Carbon Accounting, Lifecycle Analysis and Favored Feedstocks,” the panel featured Shawn

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Can India Overcome the Economic Challenges of Higher Generation Ethanol?

by Shahkar Abidi (AutoCar Professional)  As India also gears up for the potential introduction of 3G ethanol derived from algae, the economic challenges are likely to intensify. -- ... The 2G ethanol production programme, once touted as a game-changer, is now facing significant

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Minister Reveals Plan to Develop Seaweed-Based Biofuel for Jets

(Antara)  Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani revealed that the government plans to bolster seaweed downstreaming by developing the commodity into biofuel for aeroplanes. "We are coordinating with the marine and fisheries minister (Sakti Wahyu Trenggono) for the process. We have the

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Indonesia Plans Gradual Shift to B100 Biodiesel for Energy Security

(Antara) The government is developing a concept design to produce biodiesel up to B100 as part of its efforts to achieve energy self-sufficiency.  This was announced by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia during a press conference in Jakarta on

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Asia Feeling the Heat of Climate Change

(Biofuels International) The potential for biofuels to play a leading role in Asia’s under-pressure energy mix appears to be on the rise. Nailing down that potential will take time, effort and investment, but opportunities for sector growth are being strengthened by policy

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US Elections: Oil, Biofuel Industries Weigh Uncertain Impact of Trump Tariffs

by Eamonn Brennan (S&P Global)  Trump proposing at least a 20% tariff on all imports; Oil industry views Trump positively, but unsure of trade impact; Biofuel producers hope for targeted approach  --  The US oil industry could be negatively affected by Donald Trump's proposed

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Tackling the Hidden Emissions of Waste Oil Feedstocks

(SkyNRG)  SkyNRG’s approach to displacement greenhouse gas effects. -- Policy is increasingly considering the indirect land use change (ILUC) effects associated with food and feed commodities. However, indirect emissions related to the displacement of feedstock are assessed to a much lesser extent.

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Michigan Firm Expands Biodiesel, Ethanol in Three Counties with $4M in Federal Cash

(M Live) A Michigan company received a nearly $4.2 million federal grant to expand the sale and use of biodiesel and ethanol in three counties. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development this week announced $239 million in funding nationwide to

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US Court Set to Weigh Biofuel Blend Mandates

by Cole Martin and Matthew Cope (Argus Media)   A US court on Friday (November 1, 2024) will weigh some novel issues that could affect enforcement of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the federal program that sets minimum biofuel blending levels for

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OCP Group and ENGIE Sign a Partnership to Accelerate the Energy Transition of OCP Group’s Ecosystem

(ENGIE) OCP Group and ENGIE have signed a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating OCP Group's energy transition and contributing actively to Morocco's energy transformation. This Joint Development Agreement (“JDA”) is a major step torwards launching several ambitious projects in renewable energy,

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Singapore Offers Big Incentives for Cleaner Ships

by Jim Kendrick (Biofuels Digest) In Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore is updating its Green Ship Program, offering incentives for Singapore-registered vessels using low- and zero-emission fuel technologies, starting January 1, 2025. Ships that adopt zero-emission engines, like

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Uncertainty Looms for Climate-Smart Agriculture

by Mark Heller (E&E News Greenwire)  ... The future of that initiative — a climate-smart incentive that’s now part of the Conservation Reserve Program — is one of many climate-focused programs around agriculture that face an uncertain future if Donald Trump

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California, Major Airlines to Work to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Use

by David Shephardson (Reuters)  California looks to boost incentives, speed permitting for aviation fuels; Airlines, state will work together to boost availability; US targets 3 billion gallons of SAF use a year by 2030, up from 24.5 million in 2023 --  The state of

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Big Oil Sees Brazil Becoming Major Global Hub for Clean Jet Fuel

by Dayanne Sousa and Clarice Couto (BNN Bloomberg)   A global push to decarbonize air travel has groups from Big Oil to sovereign wealth funds betting on Brazil to become a top global center for green jet fuel. Brazil is becoming a magnet

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EU Approves Swedish Tax Exemption Schemes for Non-Food Biogas and Bio-Propane

(Bioenergy Insight) The European Commission has concluded that two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane used for heating or as motor fuel are in line with EU State aid rules. In June 2020, the Commission had approved the schemes

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Reflections on Elections, Internal Combustion Engines, and Electric Vehicles

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum)  ... (T)his year vehicle and fuels policy - mostly aimed at electric vehicles (EVs), but also some proposed bans on internal combustion engines (ICEs) - has been a campaign-year issue at the national and

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Delta’s Industry Leading Full-Court Press on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Continues at Midwest Hubs

(Delta Airlines) For the first time in both Minnesota’s and Michigan's aviation history, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) has arrived via pipeline to two Delta hub airports, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). The two 7,000+-gallon shipments of SAF were made from

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $239 Million to Increase Access to Clean, Affordable Domestic Biofuels as Part of Investing in America Agenda

(U.S. Department of Agriculture)  Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Continue to Provide More Cost-Effective Options for American Consumers  --  U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is awarding $39 million in grants to U.S.

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Canada's Renewable Diesel Projects Hit by US Import Surge

by Shariq Khan and Nia Williams (Reuters)  US exports 530 mln litres of renewable diesel to Canada in H1; Falling credit market values will hit cash flow for new projects; British Columbia government not planning changes to LCFS program  --  Canadian renewable fuel producers

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How Project 2025 Would further Politicize EPA’s Air Program

by Sean Reilly (Politico Pro Greenwire)   Bill Wehrum hadn’t long been head of EPA’s air branch when he found himself back in familiar surroundings — the Washington, D.C., offices of his former law firm, speaking to an audience that included a one-time

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Hamburg and Shanghai Ports to Create Green Shipping Corridor

by Naida Hakirevic Prevljak (Offshore Energy)  Hamburg Port Authority (HPA) and the Port of Shanghai have signed at a forum in Shanghai a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping corridor. As informed, the MOU, inked on October 22, aims

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Indian Oil Advocates Integrating Biodiesel Processing within Existing Refineries to Meet 5% Biodiesel Blending Target

by Shahkar Abidi  (Autocar Professional)  Indian Oil, India’s largest state-owned oil and gas corporation, is urging the government to allow biodiesel to be processed alongside traditional crude oil at its refineries, a shift it argues could facilitate the country’s ambitions

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Canadian Ethanol Deserves Fair Share of Government Funding, Says Industry Lobby

by Bernard Tobin (Real Agriculture) Renewable Industries Canada is asking the Canadian government to give ethanol a fair shake after a “retooled” Clean Fuels Fund (CFF) made ethanol and e-methanol producers ineligible for funding. In the September budget, the Liberals committed

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U.S. Farm Bill, Biofuels and vCOOL among American Trends Worth Watching Farm Credit Canada Says

by Jeff Melchior  (Manitoba Co-operator)  Voluntary country of origin labelling for beef and pork, biofuel tax credit changes, and an impending U.S. farm bill are three U.S. agriculture trends worth watching according to recent analysis from Farm Credit Canada—particularly as a

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Govt Preparing Incentives for Biodiesel Commercialization

(Antara)  The government and relevant parties are currently developing financial and incentive policies to support the commercialization of biodiesel, particularly through partnerships between smallholder farmers, independent farmers, and biodiesel producers. Director of bioenergy at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources,

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Conservative Climate Caucus Chair in Danger of Losing Race

by Timothy Cama (E&E News Greenwire) ... During her time in the House, Iowa Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks has backed wind power and biofuels. This year she became chair of the Conservative Climate Caucus, which accepts humans’ role in climate change while

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European Biodiesel Board Achieves Major Success in Fight against Unfair Indonesian Biodiesel Imports after Years of Litigation before the European Courts

(European Biodiesel Board)  The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which represents the interests of European biodiesel producers, obtained today a favourable judgement from the Court of Justice (case C-112/23 P), which rejected the appeal formed by Indonesian exporters PT Pelita Agung Agrindustri

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The Importance of U.S. Ethanol Engagement within A Competitive Global SAF Market

by Mackenzie Boubin  (U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine)  With the acceleration of decarbonization efforts, the aviation sector is seeking solutions like sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. Grains Council is responding by ramping up efforts and engagement

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A Hand Up for Higher Blends

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Access to higher-level ethanol blends at gas stations across the country is expanding thanks to federally funded infrastructure incentive programs along with state-based opportunities. In 2022, the USDA announced plans to provide $50

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GAPKI Takes Advantage of EUDR Delay to Prepare Smallholders

(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI))  The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono has stated that they will take advantage of the delayed implementation of European Union Deforestation-Free Regulations (EUDR) to improve the ecosystem of palm oil in Indonesia. Addressing the

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Vietjet Operates the First Flights Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(Viet Nam News)  Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in Việt Nam and departed from Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City. --  Vietjet's first two flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have been refueled in

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California Expects EPA to Approve 2035 Zero Emission Vehicle Plan

by David Shephardson (Reuters)  A senior California official said on Tuesday he expects the Environmental Protection Agency will approve the state's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-only vehicles by 2035. The California Air Resources Board has sought a waiver from

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Schneider Introduces the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act

(Office of Congressman Brad Schneider (D-IL 10th)) Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10), with Reps. Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Julia Brownley (CA-26), introduced today (October 22, 2024) the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act which would extend for ten years the Section 45Z clean fuel production

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Biofuel Groups Welcome Supreme Court Decision on SRE Litigation

(Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy)  Two prominent biofuel groups—the Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy—commented on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to grant certiorari on petitions pertaining to the administration of small refinery exemptions under the Renewable Fuel Standard, issuing

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Wizz Air and Airbus to Launch Sustainable Aviation Fuel Fuel Trial ahead of EU Mandates

(Wizz Air)  Wizz Air, awarded as global environmentally sustainable airline group of the year by the CAPA Centre for Aviation*, today announces it will trial operations using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in collaboration with Airbus. This positions Wizz Air at the forefront

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Dispelling Myths around Hydrogen

(OPIS)  Hydrogen today is currently almost entirely used in either refining or industry. It is mostly produced from natural gas or methanol, with less than 1% of hydrogen production coming from low emissions technologies. However, in the last decade, numerous additional

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Punjab Aims to Meet 20 Per Cent Fuel Demand through Biofuels by 2035

(ChiniMandi)  Chandigarh: Punjab is taking steps to become a national frontrunner in biofuel production, as the state government has announced the Punjab State Policy for Biofuels. This policy aims to fulfill 20 percent of the state’s total fuel demand through biofuels by

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Fuel Retailers Applaud Dear Colleague Letter Urging Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension

(NATSO/PR Newswire)  NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), today applauded Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) for leading a Dear Colleague letter urging all Members of the House of Representatives

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Treasury, IRS Issue Guidance for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Credit (40B)

(Internal Revenue Service) The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service today issued Notice 2024-74 PDF for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credit created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The SAF credit ranges from $1.25 to $1.75 for each gallon of sustainable aviation fuel in a

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Aman Arora Unveils Punjab State Policy for Biofuels, Says 50% Agri Waste to Be Used to Enhance Soil Content

(The Indian Express) The Cabinet Minister added that four projects with a total capacity of 85 tonne per day (TPD) of CBG are currently operational. -- Punjab is all set to emerge as a national leader in biofuel production, with the state

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Norwegian Armed Forces Creates Aviation First with Biofuels

(Norwegian Group) The first use of biofuel for the defence sector's business trips with Norwegian was marked at Ålesund Airport Vigra today. Norwegian will blend 15 percent biofuel on over 1 million business trips until 2028. The agreement is the largest

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EPA: 129 SRE Petitions Currently Pending

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The U.S. EPA on Oct. 17 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that 129 SRE petitions are now pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 50 as of mid-September. According to EPA

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DOE Releases Carbon Management Strategy, Outlining Steps to Enable These Technologies to Support a Net-Zero Emissions Future Public Comment DEADLINE December 10, 2024

(U.S. Department of Energy)  The Department Seeks Input to Ensure Planned Activities to Scale-Up Carbon Management Infrastructure are Enacted Responsibly and with Stakeholder Support  -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of a Carbon Management Strategy for public comment. The Strategy provides

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Recommendation Report 2 -- White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council Recommendations: Carbon Management

( White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council)  The WHEJAC is set forth in Executive Order 14008 to be "a Federal advisory committee that is charged with providing independent advice and recommendations on how to address current and historic environmental injustice to the

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Glander: LNG and Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Infrastructure, Demand and Price Drivers

(Manifold Times) Big test for LNG as a marine fuel will be how quickly production of its alternatives can be scaled up, and how quickly shipowners are willing to pay extra cost for these lower-carbon fuels, says Mustafa El Zein. -- Global

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RFA: Latest Proposal for California LCFS Updates Fundamentally Flawed

(Renewable Fuels Association) Proposed regulations updating California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard are fundamentally flawed and could significantly restrict the future use of low-carbon ethanol in the state, the Renewable Fuels Association noted in comments submitted late Wednesday to the state’s Air Resources Board

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Biofuel Boom Still Leaves US Soybean Glut

by Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) ...  Just to the south, an enormous processing plant, with the capacity to crush 35 million bushels a year, is under development. The investment is a bid to cash in on soaring demand for renewable diesel, a fuel chemically similar

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KPI OceanConnect Targets More Ports for Marine Biofuel Sales

by Jeslyn Lerh (Reuters)  Marine fuel trading house KPI OceanConnect is looking to offer biofuel for bunkering at more ports, in view of higher demand as FuelEU regulations kick in next year, a senior executive said on the sidelines of SIBCON 2024 this

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Biofuel Groups Urge Flexibility in 45Z CSA Requirements

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA on Oct. 15 held a third virtual listening session as part of its public consultation on climate-smart agriculture for biofuel feedstocks. During the event, representatives of the U.S. biofuel sector advocated for flexibility in

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Biofuels and Batteries Gain From the System Dynamics Behind the Research

by Tim Meehan (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)  How Modeling Feedback Loops Informs Analysis and Decisions Across Decarbonization Technologies  -- "When you look at renewable energy, not everything is linear," said Swaroop Atnoorkar, an analyst at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) National

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US$200 Million Investment: Bahía Blanca Will Have the First Sustainable Fuel Plant for Airplanes

by Gabriela Origlia (La Nacion (Google Translation))  The disbursement will be made by Grupo Bahía Energía; the complex, which will also produce ethanol and derivatives, will employ around 180 people.  --   The Bahía Energía Group will invest approximately US$200 million in the first

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Hong Kong’s Aviation Future Hinges on Sustainable Fuel Policies, Experts Say

by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post)  Hong Kong must set forth policies mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and incentivise supply to maintain its competitiveness as an aviation hub, according to sustainability executives. Solving the “chicken-and-egg” problem of low

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Air NZ Says by 2030 'Nearly Every Overseas Port' It Flies to Will Require It to Carry Sustainable Fuel - but Not NZ

by Eloise Gibson (RNZ)  Aotearoa is one of the highest aviation emitters per capita in the world, with competition for cleaner fuels and delays on new planes among the reasons. Air New Zealand says its failure to persuade government to require airlines

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CAA Developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel Policies for Oman

by Hibba al Kindi (Oman Daily Observer/Zawya) The CAA’s plan for adopting sustainable aviation fuel is in line with the country’s vision to achieve Net Zero by 2050 -- The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the Sultanate of Oman is currently developing

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ICAO and IRENA Join Forces to Accelerate Access to Financing and Implementation of Aviation Decarbonization Projects

(International Civil Aviation Organization)  In a crucial step towards achieving the aviation sector's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a landmark agreement to boost financing

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Sasol Bids to Fill Growing Demand for ‘Sustainable’ Jet Fuel

by Tony Carnie (Daily Maverick)  Faced with stiff monetary penalties at European airports, the aviation industry is pushing for a major ramp-up in the production of climate-friendly jet fuel. The South African synthetic fuels giant, Sasol, hopes to benefit from this

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BMW CEO: Europe Must Cancel Petrol Engine Ban to Reduce Reliance on China

by by Victoria Waldersee and Gilles Gillaume (Reuters)   Europe must cancel its plan to ban new fossil fuel-emitting cars from 2035 to reduce reliance on China's battery supply chain and play to its technological strengths, BMW's (BMWG.DE), chief executive said on Tuesday. Oliver

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Voters See Ethanol Value, Across Party Lines

by Geoff Cooper (Renewable Fuels Association/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Each quarter, the Renewable Fuels Association works with a national polling firm to survey registered voters about their attitudes toward ethanol, policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard, and even proposed legislation like the

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Trade Group Welcomes Norway’s Proposal to Reduce Biodiesel Tax

(Drivkraft Norge/Biobased Diesel Daily)  The Norwegian trade association Drivkraft Norge, which represents energy and fuel companies, announced Oct. 7 that it is satisfied the government of Norway is now proposing to reduce the road-use fee on biodiesel for 2025. Changes in the

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TNO Begins Yearlong Test of Biodiesel Blends in Dutch Inland-Shipping Sector

(TNO/Biobased Diesel Daily) Dutch inland shipping can achieve a significant CO2 reduction in the short term by blending fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), also known as biodiesel, but there are some skeptics. In order to objectively map out any risks associated with

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RIN Generation Under the Alternative Measurement Protocol

by James Jones (QED/Biomass Magazine)  ... Understandably, the entire system hinges on RINs not being logged or counted incorrectly, which many industry stakeholders have highlighted as a potential issue. A Double-Edged Sword  It is for this very reason that an adjacent piece of

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel: According to Plan

by Anna Simet (Biomass Magazine) Doubling in attendance from its debut in 2023, the North American SAF Conference & Expo drew over 500 industry stakeholders to discuss progress and double down on initiatives to reach the near- and long-term goals of

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North American RNG Surpasses 400 Operational Facilities

(Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas/Biomass Magazine)  The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) announces a major milestone in the growth of the renewable natural gas industry, with 433 facilities now operational across North America. This achievement represents a significant leap

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Gadkari Reviews Industry’s Preparedness for Launch of Ethanol and Flex Fuel Vehicles

by Subhash Narayan (Mint) The minister asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol and flex fuels more widely acceptable. -- Minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has asked automobile manufacturers to look into ways of making ethanol

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India Eyes Higher Ethanol Blend Post-2025 Mandate

by Samyak Pandey (Reuters) India plans to raise ethanol blend above 20%; The program saved costs and reduced emissions while benefiting sugar industry; Bioenergy remain key for India's clean energy transition.  --  The Indian government has begun discussions to develop a post-2025

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What's Really in Your Tank? Ireland to Raise Concerns about Fraudulent Biofuel with EU Ministers

by Valerie Flynn (The Journal)  The government will raise concern over palm oil waste-based biofuel, as its use here soars. -- As reported by The Journal last month, a 24% increase in biofuel use in Ireland last year was largely met with an additional

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Host Country Agreement Signed between India and the Global Biofuels Alliance

(India Ministry of External Affairs)  Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary (ER), Ministry of External Affairs and Shri Pankaj Jain, Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas as Interim Director General of GBA signed the Host Country Agreement (HCA) between the Government of

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Cometstock: Comstock Fuels Yields Are Headed for the Stars. Why?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Feedstock costs look more like 50 cents a gallon at the yields, based on $60 per ton for waste biomass, that have been in our reporting this year, and that’s transformative. So, it’s a comet. Why,

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Use of Biofuels May Accelerate Emissions Reduction Targets

by Victoria Netto (Valor International) Study shows renewable sources in transport could prevent release of 800 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 -- The use of biofuels could reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 800 million tonnes in the transport sector by

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