(Aviation Initiative for Renewable Energy in Germany) It is not only in politicians’ Sunday speeches that it is repeatedly emphasized that sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are essential for reducing the climate impact of aviation. However, sustainable aviation fuels are currently only
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Back TO HOMEGeo and GIZ Sign Partnership to Develop SAF from Biogas in Brazil
(NOVACANA (Google Translation)) In partnership with Copersucar, Geo is developing a commercial-scale plant for the production of sustainable aviation fuel -- Geo bio gas&carbon and the Brazil-Germany Cooperation for Sustainable Development signed a partnership on Tuesday, the 8th, to develop the first
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
IEA Predicts 20% Growth in Renewable Fuels by 2030, but Says More Substantial Growth Is Needed to Meet Net-Zero Goals
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The International Energy Agency on Oct. 9 published its annual Renewables market report, which for the first time includes a chapter focused on renewable fuels that outlines expected growth in liquid biofuels, including sustainable aviation
October 11, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU to Power Shipping’s Fast Growing Biofuels Demand
by Marcus Hand (Seatrade Maritime News) Biofuels are rapidly gaining market share for alternative marine fuels and seen as good way of complying with the FuelEU standard next year. -- Singapore biofuel sales surpass 400,000 tonnes in first eight months of the
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
President Lula Signs the "Future Fuel" Law
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On October 8, 2024, President Lula da Silva signed the "Future Fuel" Bill (PL 528/2020) into law at an event held at the Brasília Military Air Base. This legislation, which was introduced
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Head of International Shipping Regulator Says Industry Must Do More to Cut Carbon Pollution
by Peter Prengaman (Associated Press) For years, the international shipping industry has been criticized for making little progress in reducing the carbon-belching pollution released from the fuels that vessels use in moving most of the cargo that people use every day,
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Aviation, Maritime Demand to Fuel Global Biofuel Feedstock Race by 2030
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuel market expected to grow sharply to 58 million tons by 2030; Stricter aviation, maritime mandates to prompt higher biofuel blending; Increased demand for feedstocks to further drive prices -- Global biofuel demand is poised to shift
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Flight Path to the Future: The UK SAF Mandate
by Andrew Nealon, Afzaal Abidi, Joshua Hayes, and Alex Lee (Energy Intelligence) Despite many airlines having pledged to use 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to fuel their planes by 2030, its use has only grown from 0.04% of global aviation fuel in 2021 to 0.17%
October 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Grupo Potencial Invests $548M in Biofuel Projects
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Brazil, Grupo Potencial announced an investment of R$3 billion in biofuel projects, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in the energy sector. The announcement was made Tuesday during the signing ceremony of the Fuel of
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Airbus and the Philippines to Launch SAF Feasibility Study
(Mindanao Times) Airbus and the Philippines’ Department of Transport, Department of Energy and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines, have jointly announced the launch of a study exploring the development of Philippines’ sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem. This follows the establishment
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
India Has Potential to Produce 8-10 mn Tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel by 2040: Report
(PSU Watch/PTI) According to a report by Deloitte India, India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2040 -- India has the potential to produce 8-10 million tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by 2040,
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Four of UK’s Biggest Airports Pledge to ‘Back British SAF’
by Chloe Greenbank (Aerospace Global News) Four of UK's biggest airports, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted, pledge to Back British SAF -- Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Stansted airports are leading the charge for a new campaign to scale domestic sustainable aviation
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Daybreak Oct. 8: White House Hosts Farm Groups, Ag Leaders
by Lydia Johnson, Steve Davies, Noah Wicks, and Rebekah Alvey (Agri-Pulse) USDA and the White House will host selected farm groups for meetings today (October 8, 2024) with government officials to discuss the Biden administration’s key ag and rural investments. The “Farmers
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Harris Courts Trump’s Base as Battle for Rural Vote Heats Up
by Kim Chipman, Miranda Davis, and Isis Almeida (Bloomberg) ... Biofuels Boom -- Democrats are turning Trump’s threat to repeal the IRA into a talking point. Biden’s landmark climate legislation is expected to give a boost to corn and soybean growers, with
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
In the Meantime…. Common Ground Discovered at the MCEC Summit
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) It’s clear to most that large planes won’t be powered by electricity for a long time, thus research, development, production and use of sustainable fuels for aviation generally has investment and policy support around
October 09, 2024 Read Full Article
EIA Now Publishes Additional U.S. Biofuel and Distillate Forecasts
by Jimmy Troderman, Alex de Keyserling (U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration) Biofuels are making up an increasing share of total distillate fuel oil consumed in the United States. Beginning in the September 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we began publishing forecasts for several new series
October 07, 2024 Read Full Article
EIA Now Publishes Additional U.S. Biofuel and Distillate Forecasts
by Jimmy Troderman, Alex de Keyserling (U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration) Biofuels are making up an increasing share of total distillate fuel oil consumed in the United States. Beginning in the September 2024 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we began publishing forecasts for several new series
October 07, 2024 Read Full Article
European Airlines Outpace US Carriers on Cleaner Jet Fuel
by Ben Elgin (BNN Bloomberg) In the quest to shrink the outsized climate impact of air travel, airlines across the globe have vowed to consume vast quantities of greener jet fuel. But most airlines are lagging far behind their pledges, according
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Asian Countries Agree to Establish Sustainable Fuel Supply Chain with a Focus on Biofuels
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Agreement between Indonesian and Japanese companies for SAF derived from coconut oil; Toyota Tsusho and Pertamina to develop biofuels and green hydrogen -- Japan, Australia, and nine Southeast Asian countries have agreed to establish an extensive Asian supply
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
So Much for the End of The Cold War
by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/South Dakota Farmers Union) Do we laugh or cry when we hear the president of the American Petroleum Institute (API) say the “Cold War” between ethanol and oil is over as the two industries are
October 04, 2024 Read Full Article
Mobility: Time for a Hamiltonian Moment
by Philippe Marchand (Transportation Energy Strategies) ... Hybrids as a Pragmatic Option -- What are some of the CEOs of global, non-Chinese car manufacturers (and even some Chinese-owned ones) saying today? They’re arguing that customers are not yet ready to fully transition
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Will Alternative Fuels Be Available to Meet Marine Decarbonisation Targets?
(Argus Media) Explore the strategies and greener fuels available to ship owners to achieve compliance and reduce GHG emissions with this insight paper. Argus Marine Fuels Consultant Jack Merriott has penned a new insight paper providing a comprehensive view of the alternative
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Maritime Energy Transition: mtu Large Engines from Rolls-Royce Now Approved for HVO and IMO III
(Rolls-Royce) mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines are available with SCR systems for compliance with IMO III emission limits; Customized exhaust aftertreatment offers shock protection for military vessels; Ship operators can now run mtu Series 1163 and 8000 engines on sustainable fuels; Up to
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
It’s Go Time: Prepare Your Data Now For Biofuels Tax Credits
by Cheyenne Kramer (AgWeb/Top Producer Podcast) Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag joins the Top Producer podcast to share why he believes taking advantage of these credits will be the biggest opportunity in agriculture. -- With ...–the clean fuel production tax credit for
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Is ‘All of the Above’ Back for Democrats?
by Kelsey Brugger, Emma Dumain, and Timothy Cama (Politico Pro Greenwire) Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz uttered the phrase during his debate with Republican JD Vance. -- Tim Walz on Tuesday resurrected an expression that has disappeared from Democratic vernacular on energy policy
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
California Assembly Passes Bill to Speed E15 Adoption
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magaziine) The California Assembly on Oct. 1 voted in favor of a bill that aims to allow the sale of E15 fuel blends within the state. California is the only state that has not approved the
October 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Carbon Accounting and the Role of Biofuels in Decarbonization: Implications for Brazil and the G20
by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo, Laís Forti Thomaz, and Amanda Duarte Gondim (Boletim Lua Nova) The Energy Transition at the G-20 -- Brazil's presidency of the G-20 has led to debates on different themes and programs, which are consistent with the country's proposed motto, “Building a
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Treasury Aims to Publish Final Clean Hydrogen Rules by Year End
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico Pro) The department is working to complete regulations for several tax provisions of the Democrats' climate law before the end of President Biden's term. -- The Treasury Department intends to finalize rules for the production of clean hydrogen
October 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Thailand's Biofuel Subsidy Navigates EV Threat Amid E20, Feedstock, SAF Transition
by Samyak Pandey and Prishitha Kandasamy (S&P Global) Extends biofuel subsidies to September 2026; Targets 8% sustainable aviation fuel by 2036; Electric vehicles pose risks to biofuel demand -- Thailand recently extending its biofuels mandate is expected to bolster current feedstock demand and fuel
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
D&L Ready to Boost Factory as Higher Biofuel Mix Starts Oct. 1
by Kris Crismundo (Philippine News Agency) D&L Industries, Inc., the parent company of the country’s largest biodiesel maker Chemrez Technologies Inc., is ready to repurpose its existing factory lines in Quezon City to cater to the higher biofuel demand in the
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Jet Zero Australia Secures Record Government Investment for Project Ulysses
(Jet Zero) Jet Zero Australia has today welcomed Commonwealth and Queensland Government grant support worth $14 million to progress Project Ulysses, the company’s flagship Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project in Townsville. The jointly announced government funding represents $9 million of funding from the
October 01, 2024 Read Full Article
Airfreight Surcharge at Swiss WorldCargo to Include SAF Mandate from January 2025
(Swiss World Cargo) From 1 January 2025, Swiss WorldCargo will include the rising costs of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). Starting in 2025, a statutory SAF blending
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Commentaries: Yes, It’s Time to Rethink Ethanol
by James Lenz (Minnesota Star-Tribune) I enjoyed Karen Tolkkinen’s fresh look at the ethanol situation (“The time is ripe to rethink ethanol,” Sept. 1). Yes, she writes with a tentative voice, obeying the rules for “Minnesota Nice.” Her perspective probably matches what
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Welcomes House Introduction of Year-Round E15 Legislation
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association today applauded members of the U.S. House for introducing the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, legislation that would make permanent the year-round availability of lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel nationwide. RFA specifically thanks Reps.
September 30, 2024 Read Full Article
Azerbaijan Exploring Cooperation Opportunities in Waste-to-Energy Production - Official
(Trend News Agency) Azerbaijan is actively exploring opportunities for cooperation in such areas as low-carbon technologies, waste-to-energy production, green hydrogen, biofuels, as well as reduction of methane emissions, Azerbaijani Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov said at an international forum on carbon pricing
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
California Bill Aims to Delay LCFS Changes until 2026
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Legislation introduced in the California State Assembly on Sept. 11 aims to prevent the California Air Resources Board from amending the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard regulations prior to Jan. 1, 2026. The bill was
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
USGC Helping Canada Move to Higher Ethanol Blends
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) held meetings with stakeholders in Ottawa, Ontario and Quebec City, Quebec this week to discuss how the U.S. industry can further support Canada’s ongoing transition to higher ethanol blending rates. While there is a nationwide
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
IL Corn Growers Sues U.S. EPA and U.S. DOT
by Betty Haynes (Farm Progress) ICGA says EPA’s multipollutant rule and DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rule would devastate agriculture. -- The Illinois Corn Growers Association has sued U.S. EPA for its multipollutant rule and the U.S. Department of Transportation for
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Lawmakers Advance Two Bills in Special Session against California Gas Price Spikes
by Nicole Nixon (Sacramento Bee) ... A second bill approved by the committee would direct regulators to study the impacts of increasing the amount of ethanol permitted in California’s fuel blends from the current 10% to 15%. Petrie-Norris, the proposal’s author,
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Ernst Works to Secure Support for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure, Expand Access to Biofuels
(Office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)) Leads bipartisan group in demanding continued certainty ahead of looming Sept. 30 end date -- As the deadline to extend the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) rapidly approaches, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Announces $15 Million to Develop Innovative Systems for Clean Hydrogen Production DEADLINE November 22, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding Will Support Technologies That Convert Biomass and Other Waste Materials Into an Affordable, Low-Carbon Fuel -- The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced up to $15 million in
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Avalon Energy Group Announces its First Integrated Agriculture-Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project (SAF) in Latin America with Endorsement from the Uruguayan Government
(Avalon Energy Group) Uruguayan Government Endorses the Launch of Avalon Energy Group’s Fully Integrated Agriculture-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Project in Latin America -- Avalon BioEnergy Uruguay S.A., a subsidiary of the U.S.-based Avalon Energy Group LLC, is proud to announce the launch
September 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Growth Energy Welcomes Bipartisan Push for 45Z Extension
(Growth Energy) Growth Energy praised the introduction of new legislation that would extend the 45Z clean fuels credit, which is currently slated to expire at the end of 2027. The 45Z extension bill, the Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, is sponsored by Senators Roger
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Decarbonizing Maritime Transport: Pricing EU ETS Compliance and the Role of Methanol as a Future Fuel
(OPIS) The global push toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions is reshaping industries at an unprecedented rate. The shipping sector is facing significant regulatory changes with the expansion of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to include maritime transport starting
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Maersk CEO: Europe ‘Must Be Bolder’ in Green Fuel Revolution as US and China Race Ahead
by Dale Wainwright (Trade Winds) AP Moller-Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc argues that Europe “must be bolder” in its green energy transition if it wants to succeed against the growing competition from China and the US. Europe needs an “action-orientated” energy
September 26, 2024 Read Full Article
How Integrating SAF into Aviation Fuel Supply Chains Requires Collaboration between Stakeholders
by Paige Smith (Business Airport International) The business aviation sector has long been committed to reducing it’s carbon footprint, and sustainable aviation fuel represents a significant breakthrough the industry’s efforts. However, the transition to biofuels is complex, requiring advancements in technology,
September 25, 2024 Read Full Article
Why Is It Taking So Long to Get the Necessary Guidance on the 45Z Tax Credit Program?
•by Jim Wiesemeyer (AgWeb) ... There are a few key reasons why guidance on the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit program is taking a long time to be issued: • Complexity of the program: The 45Z credit is a new, technology-neutral credit based
September 24, 2024 Read Full Article
California Can Reduce Gasoline Prices by Adopting E-15 Ethanol Blend
(Aemetis) Aemetis, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMTX), a California renewable fuels producer, today called for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to immediately implement a 15% ethanol blend in gasoline to reduce gas prices for California consumers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
September 24, 2024 Read Full Article
Gevo, Inc. Announces Sale of Approximately $20 Million of Investment Tax Credits Generated by the Gevo NW Iowa RNG Facility Under Inflation Reduction Act, Helping to Drive Further Investment in Clean Energy
(Gevo) Gevo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GEVO) is pleased to announce the sale of approximately $20 million in Investment Tax Credits to an undisclosed corporate buyer. This transaction monetizes Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) Investment Tax Credits generated from the commercialization of a renewable
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Ernest J. Moniz
Electric vehicles will probably continue to get market share, but the reality is the transportation sector, whether it's light-duty vehicles or large airplanes, long-distance airplanes, liquid fuels with their very high energy densities will be essential. Liquid hydrogen is often
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Study: Ethanol Can Move to Net-Zero Moniz: Ethanol's Zero-Carbon Future Starts With Currently Available Paths
by Todd Neeley (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Preliminary results of a new study released by the Energy Futures Initiative Foundation on Friday show corn ethanol has the potential to achieve near-net-zero carbon emissions by 2035 and net-zero by 2050, outlining the pathways
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Ag Policy Blog: Reforming Climate Models: Leveling the Playing Field for American Agriculture
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) Seth Meyer, USDA's chief economist, explained Monday at an agricultural outlook conference in Kansas City, Missouri, that he didn't want to get too deep into the weeds, but he told the audience of agribusiness leaders
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Strategic Biofuels Publishes “A Practical Guide to Forestry Feedstock Under the Renewable Fuel Standard” Following USDA Forest Service Grant
(Strategic Biofuels/Business Wire) First-of-its-kind, free resource helps identify woody biomass feedstock requirements to enable environmental credits generation and further the commercialization of forestry waste-derived renewable fuels -- Strategic Biofuels, a renewable fuels project development company, announced the publication of its free resource,
September 23, 2024 Read Full Article
Queen Máxima Opens Innovative Bio-LNG Plant in Wilp
(Atterno) On Thursday September,11th, 2024, Her Majesty Queen Máxima officially opened Attero and Nordsol's bio-LNG plant in Wilp. The plant produces sustainable bio-LNG from biogas from the fermentation of vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF). This brings the sustainability of maritime
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Assessing the Environmental Impacts of Brazil's Biofuel Sector
(Springer) Mathematical analysis reveals that within Brazil’s agriculture and livestock industry, the biofuels sector is most heavily reliant on other sectors with high greenhouse gas emissions. -- Brazil is a world leader in biofuel production, but the environmental sustainability of the
September 22, 2024 Read Full Article
India and Brazil Review Existing Collaboration in Energy Sector, Cooperation in Sustainable Fuels, Particularly Biofuels
(Statesman News Service) India and Brazil have reaffirmed their desire to strengthen cooperation between them to usher in various advantages, which include economic growth, by creating jobs in the rural sector and fostering innovation in renewable energy technologies and energy security,
September 21, 2024 Read Full Article
Report: Low Corn Prices Support Expansion of Chinese Ethanol Production
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol production and demand in China are expected to increase 17% this year, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network. Domestic ethanol production capacity in China is
September 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota SAF Hub Building Blend Plant: Minnesota Eyes 2025 for Completion of Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Plant
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) It has been just one year since the formation of a partnership to create what is the nation's first large-scale sustainable aviation fuel value chain in Minnesota, and a Delta Airlines representative said on Monday
September 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Leveling the Playing Field for U.S. Producers
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The Deputy Secretary at USDA says U.S. farmers must be treated fairly as the Sustainable Aviation Fuel market is developed. Xochitl Torres Small tells Brownfield Brazil has an unfair advantage accessing the new SAF market in
September 18, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Seeks Update on EPA Feedstock Audits, Urges Tighter Regulations on Imported UCO, Tallow
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a letter sent today (September 17, 2024) to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the Renewable Fuels Association asked for an update on the agency’s investigation of certain biofuel feedstock imports and urged the adoption of more
September 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Tax Credit, Carbon Capture Set Farms up to Prosper
by Thomas C. Dorr (U.S. Grains Council/Des Moines Register) ... Traditionally, U.S. agriculture was focused on the production of food, feed, and fiber. It was during the period of the early 2000s when several realizations became readily apparent. First, U.S. agriculture could
September 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Policies and Incentives Support Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Pamela Wu (Reuters) ... Supply chains continue to mature and existing industrial infrastructure is being leveraged for SAF production. Investments in SAF have increased due to federal and state tax credits incentivizing production. Although SAF production has increased significantly, the 2024
September 16, 2024 Read Full Article
USGC Explores Renewed Ethanol Collaboration during China Mission
(WATT Poultry) The mission aimed to foster collaboration that could unlock significant market opportunities. -- Representatives from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and the U.S. ethanol industry embarked on an exploratory mission to China aimed at gaining critical insights into the country's ethanol market
September 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Senator Grassley Recognized for Biofuel Leadership
(KAAL TV) Senator Chuck Grassley is receiving recognition for his work to support biofuel producers. The senator accepted Growth Energy’s 2024 “Fueling Growth Award” and said in part, “homegrown fuels are good for America’s pocketbooks, the environment, and our national security.”
September 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Funding Notice: U.S. Department of Energy Announces $12 Million to Advance Biorefinery Technologies for Biofuels and Biochemicals DEADLINE November 7, 2024
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) announced $12 million in funding to support the advancement of integrated biorefinery technologies to decarbonize the transportation and industrial sector. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), FY24 Scale-Up of Integrated Biorefineries, will
September 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Just Announced: Federal Interagency Sustainable Aviation Fuel Progress Metrics and $12 Million in Funding to Support the Advancement of Integrated Biorefinery Technologies
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today (September 11, 2024), an interagency team led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT’s) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Grand Challenge: Metrics Dashboard Fact Sheet. USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack made
September 15, 2024 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Offers Best Decarbonisation Bang for the Buck - ABS
by Gary Howard (Seatrade Maritime News) Biodiesel has the lowest cost per tonne of well-to-wake GHG emissions savings among alternative fuels today and across two of three future scenarios, according to an ABS report. -- Under a new ABS index, biodiesel showed up to 24 times
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Sugar Manufacturers Partner with TERI, PRAJ for Sustainable Biofuels
(The Hindu Business Line) ISMA’s initiative will support India’s target of achieving a 1% SAF blend with Aviation Turbine Fuel by 2027 and 5% by 2030 under ICAO’s CORSIA mandates -- The Indian Sugar & Bio Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) on Thursday announced that
September 14, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Jet Fuel Conference Opens in St. Paul with Big Goals, Challenges Minnesota’s First Blending Facility of Jet Fuel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Open at Pine Bend Refinery.
by Christopher Vondracek (Minnesota Star Tribune) The day a farmer might look up from a field and see an airplane powered by corn ethanol is coming. At least, that’s what the attendees of the North American SAF Conference and Expo hope. The three-day,
September 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Calif. Republican Proposes Freezing Low-Carbon Fuel Standard to Keep Gas Prices Down
by Wes Venteicher (Politico Pro Climatewire) Assemblymember Joe Patterson’s bill would prevent the state from approving an update to its emissions trading program for transportation fuels. -- Republican Assemblymember Joe Patterson introduced a bill Wednesday to delay an update to California’s low-carbon
September 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Candidates Reveal Biofuel Stands in FB Survey
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The American Farm Bureau Federation asked Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump about their priorities for American agriculture in a questionnaire that included their opinions on renewable fuels. Farm Bureau asked the question, “As president, would you support
September 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Guest Article: The EUDR Is an Opportunity to Progress Data Standards in Agriculture
by Davide Ceper (Varda/Ag Funder News) ... As the European Union (EU) continues to advance its legislative framework, businesses operating within its borders must stay agile and prepared for new regulatory demands. One of the most significant developments on the horizon
September 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Korea's SK Energy to Start Commercial Operations of SAF Production Line
by Hyung-Kyu Kim (Korea Economic Daily) The refiner of SK Innovation is considering establishing a full SAF-dedicated production facility if demand rises fast enough -- SK Energy Co., South Korea’s largest oil refiner, is set to start commercial operations of a production line
September 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Business Aviation Groups Seek European Leaders' Support
by Charles Alcock (AIN Online) EBAA and GAMA publish joint manifesto on European business aviation policy -- The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) are demanding action from governments and regulators to help the industry achieve
September 11, 2024 Read Full Article
Flex Fuel Vehicles Here to Stay, RFA Says
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he has an optimistic outlook for flex fuel vehicles. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development, says California has helped lead that charge. “There’s
September 11, 2024 Read Full Article
House Eyes Vote to Undo EPA Tailpipe Emissions Rule
by Andres Picon, Nico Portuondo (Politico Pro E&E Daily) The Congressional Review Act resolution attacks what Republicans often refer to as the administration's "EV mandate." -- House Republicans are looking to continue their assault on the Biden administration’s climate rules next
September 10, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA, Other Petitioners File Initial Brief in Lawsuit Over EPA’s Tailpipe Standards
(Renewable Fuels Association) In a detailed brief submitted late Friday to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the Renewable Fuels Association and 55 other parties argued that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully exceeded its statutory authority and acted arbitrarily and capriciously by
September 10, 2024 Read Full Article
Exclusive: India to Extend Sugar Export Ban to Boost Local Supplies, Ethanol Output, Sources Say
by Rajendra Jadhav and Mayank Bhardwaj (Reuters) India plans to extend a ban on sugar exports for the second straight year as the world's biggest consumer of the sweetener grapples with the prospects of lower cane output, government sources said. New Delhi also plans to
September 06, 2024 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains Council and IICA Highlight the Importance of the Bioeconomy and Biofuels
(50 States Today) President Ryan LeGrand Director General Manuel Otero address economic development in the Americas -- The bioeconomy is a key driver of sustainable development and the burgeoning production and use of biofuels in the Americas, especially due to the current
September 06, 2024 Read Full Article
EU to Tighten Hydrogen Subsidy Rules after China Concerns
by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Commission is working on tighter rules to ensure EU funding for hydrogen projects benefits European companies, after local industries raised concerns over cheap Chinese imports, the EU's head of climate change policy said on Monday. The
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Navigator Gas CEO Calls for Implementation of Carbon Levy
by John Snyder (Riviera) Navigator Gas chief executive Mads Peter Zacho wants to see shipping move faster to address climate change and sees a carbon tax as a means to support the marine industry’s transition to low- and zero-carbon fuels -- Navigator
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
GM to Launch Its First Ethanol-Capable Hybrid-Flex Vehicles in Brazil
by Alberto Alerigi Jr. and by Andre Romani (Reuters) General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday that it would begin producing its first-ever hybrid-flex vehicles that can run on 100% ethanol or gasoline alongside their batteries in Brazil. Rival automakers Stellantis (STLAM.MI) and Honda (7267.T) have also announced plans this year
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
More Green Downstream: Farmers Using a New Microbial Nitrogen Fertilizer
by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Farmers using a new microbial nitrogen fertilizer from Pivot Bio have reduced carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by more than 932,500 metric tons since 2022. With feedstock accounting for half of the carbon intensity of a
September 05, 2024 Read Full Article
Training: Introduction to Alternative Fuels and Technologies --- various dates --- various locations and ONLINE
(Lloyd's Register) Course summary: The IMO Decarbonisation program focusing on Zero Emissions as well as the European Green Deal have many options. Making a sustainable choice is dependent on many factors in novel technologies without the advantage of previous experience and /
September 04, 2024 Read Full Article
A National Biofuels Feedstock Strategy to Give Flight to Aviation’s Net-Zero Ambitions
(GrainGrowers) Representatives from across Australia's agriculture and fuel supply chain have urged the Federal Government to immediately initiate a national low-carbon liquid fuel feedstock strategy to give effect to the ambitious agenda outlined in the Federal Government Aviation White Paper released
September 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Federal bp Grant Enables Biomass-to-SAF Production in Washington
(Bioenergy Insight) bp America's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine in Washington State will receive a federal grant of $26,763,504 to build infrastructure and buy equipment to allow it to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, using renewable
September 03, 2024 Read Full Article
Albania Targets 7% Renewable Fuels in Transportation by 2030 Public Comments DEADLINE September 23, 2024
by Genta Hodo (See News) Albania’s energy ministry said on Monday it has launched a public consultation for a new EU-aligned regulation aiming to boost the share of biofuels and other renewable fuels in the country's transportation sector to 1% by
September 02, 2024 Read Full Article
Professor Sarah Davis Advances Biofuels Research
(Ohio University) In the race to find alternatives to oil and gas, the adoption of biofuels has been more deliberate than other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, that are less suited for liquid fuel substitutes. But now,
August 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Zimbabwe Enforces Ethanol Blending, Bans Unleaded Petrol
by Costa Nkomo (The Zimbabwean) ... Mazambani noted that private players, aside from NOIC, had exploited legal loopholes to import unleaded petrol by road, bypassing the pipeline and undermining the ethanol blending initiative. “People began importing petrol by road and blending it
August 31, 2024 Read Full Article
South Africa Could Produce up to 4.5bn Litres of SAF Annually as IATA Urges Development Priority
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir News) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged South Africa’s new government to prioritise the development of sustainable aviation fuel to help meet surging global demand from airlines, while also creating a significant new economic driver
August 31, 2024 Read Full Article
Minnesota Provides Funds to Expand Biofuel Availability Application DEADLINE October 30, 2024
by Bill Dubensky (KNOX) Minnesota has new funding to expand biofuel availability across Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently seeking grant applications from gas stations looking to expand their selection of motor fuel blends containing at least 15%
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Right Road to Renewable Biofuel in Indonesia
by Hidayatul Mustafidah Rohmawati and Michael Suryaprawira (The Interpreter) Taking directions from big producers in the United States and Brazil. -- Bioethanol, a renewable fuel derived from organic materials, has garnered significant attention as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. In Indonesia, the
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
S. Korean Airlines to Switch to Biofuel Mixture Starting Friday
(KBS World) South Korean airlines are set to fly planes powered in part by biofuel, making the country the 20th in the world to do so. Called sustainable aviation fuel(SAF) and promoted as an alternative to fossil fuel, the new product is
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
The Status of US Hydrogen Hubs
by Bob Starkey (LEC Partners/Biofuels Digest) In October 2023 the Biden Administration announced a USD $7B investment in clean hydrogen production. This historic program, known as the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs), selected 7 locations across the U.S. to develop clean
August 30, 2024 Read Full Article
ACE 2024 Awards Honor Ethanol Industry Contributors
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) honored a select group of advocates for their contributions to the ethanol industry during its 37th annual conference this month in Omaha. The Merle Anderson Award, named after the organization’s founder, went
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Swedish Government Plans Stronger Emissions Reduction Targets in Boost for Biofuels
by Kelly Norways, Daniel Workman and Harry Clyne (S&P Global) Sweden to lift emissions reduction targets for diesel, gasoline in policy u-turn; Coalition aims to increase GHG reduction target from 6% to 10% based on 2010 levels; Watered-down targets set to cut
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Cepsa Begins Supply of Marine Biofuels to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings at Port of Barcelona
(Cepsa/Biobased Diesel Daily) Cepsa, a leading supplier of energy for maritime transport in Spain, announced Aug. 29 that it has undertaken its first direct supply of second-generation biofuels for the cruise industry at the Port of Barcelona. Further supplies have been confirmed
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
FuelEU Explainer: Is the Industry Ready for 2025?
(Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping) It’s the final (FuelEU) ‘Countdown’ -- This newsletter concludes the series by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping on how companies can embrace the opportunity created by FuelEU Maritime to decarbonize. ... Explore
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Praise for New Danish Africa Strategy – Green Energy and Trade to Be Strengthened
(Danish Shipping) Africa holds enormous potential for both green energy and economic growth. To harness this potential, Denmark and the EU must have an even sharper focus on investments and collaboration. The Danish government's new Africa Strategy offers significant opportunities for closer cooperation
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Faces Lawsuit on RFS Volumes Delay
by Todd Neeley (DTN Progressive Farmer) EPA Delay on 2026 RFS Volumes Release Could Draw Legal Action by Ethanol Group -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has until next week to release a proposed rulemaking for 2026 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes or
August 29, 2024 Read Full Article
Trends, Pathways and Feedstocks
(Topsoe/SAF Magazine) Topsoe's Production Line Director Milica Folic shares perspective on the current state-of-play in the SAF market, and what the future may hold in terms of technology and production pathways. -- ... For Hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA), some final
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
SAF Production Set to Grow Amid Renewable Diesel Switching
by Jordan Godwin (OPIS/SAF Magazine) ... As renewable diesel producers in a suddenly crowded space trudge through lackluster margin conditions in 2024, they’re increasingly eyeing the possibility of switching to SAF. Considering the current size of the SAF market, taking on
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Clean Fuels Urges Treasury to Immediately Issue §45Z Guidance and Safe Harbors
(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Today, Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, urging the agency to issue guidance, including safe harbors, to the §45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit by September 1. The new producer credit becomes
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
President Lula Launches National Energy Transition Policy, Expected to Bring BRL 2 Trillion in Investment
(Office of the President of Brazil) Initiative approved by National Energy Policy Council (Conselho Nacional de Política Energética/CNPE) to boost green economy. Body approved six other measures -- On Monday, August 26, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva launched the National
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Harris Campaign Says Dem Nominee 'Does Not Support' Electric Vehicle Mandate in Attempt to Flip the Script
by Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Emma Colton (Fox Business) ... In a "fact check" email, Harris campaign rapid response director Ammar Moussa wrote that Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, would "undoubtedly lie" about things, like that "Harris wants to force every American to own
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
India's Ethanol Blending Surpasses 15%, Despite Restrictions
by Sangeetha G (Deccan Chronicle) India’s ethanol blending rate exceeds 15% since May 2024, despite limits on sugarcane-based ethanol and rising grain-based production -- The rate of blending ethanol with petrol has been above the government’s target rate of 15 per cent since
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
RFA Urges California to Adopt E15, Drop Unneeded LCFS Feedstock Tracking Requirements --- Hearing Scheduled for November 8, 2024
(Renewable Fuels Association) The Renewable Fuels Association late yesterday called on California to allow the lower-cost, lower-carbon E15 fuel blend, containing 15 percent ethanol, as part of its efforts to enhance the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard. “E15 is a critical near-term
August 28, 2024 Read Full Article
Synthetic SAF Can, and Should, Qualify for 45Z
(Clean Air Task Force) Synthetic SAF will be an essential component of aviation decarbonization -- Synthetic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be essential to decarbonizing aviation, especially as the sector’s demand for low-carbon energy carriers continues to grow. CATF analysis has shown that biofuel
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Rochester Chamber Honors Finstad and Craig for Work Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
by Mike Bunge (KIMT) The Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce is applauding the bipartisan efforts of two Minnesota members of Congress for “their leadership in advancing the development and adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) through their work with the Congressional
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
20% Ethanol Blending Goal Means More Sugarcane Utilisation
(CRISIL Ratings) Industry’s sugar inventory level and cash flows of millers shall also improve -- India’s aim to blend 20% ethanol in petrol by ESY1 2025 — or ~990 crore litre annually — will require effective utilisation of both grain and
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
BNDES and Finep Make R$6 Billion Available for Investments in Green Fuel for Aviation and Navigation DEADLINE October 31, 2024
(BNDES) Public Call will select business plans for the development of technologies and implementation of biorefineries in Brazil to decarbonize air and maritime transport -- The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Brazilian Studies and Projects Financing Agency (Finep) launched this
August 27, 2024 Read Full Article
Latin America’s Biofuel Revolution: Balancing Growth and Sustainability
(Latin America Post) Latin America’s transition to biofuels is a promising step towards sustainability, yet it faces significant challenges. This feature explores the region’s efforts to develop biofuels, examining historical context, technological advances, and the potential for a greener future. Latin America’s
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Vessel Electrification, Biodiesel Form Backbone of Port of Detroit’s Net-Zero Plans
by Martyn Wingrove (Riviera) Vessels, lorries and cargo-handling equipment will be converted to run on biodiesel and renewable electricity at one of North America’s Great Lakes’ busiest ports -- Biofuels and electrification will be introduced for vessels within the Port of Detroit after
August 26, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Markets: Wild Cards to Watch this Fall
by Chip Flory (AgWeb) It’s clear sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could affect corn and soybean profitability for years to come. The demand for ethanol and bio-based diesel is widely based on how successful biofuels are in feeding the SAF market. That
August 23, 2024 Read Full Article
DOE Report on Premium Fuels Opens Door for Higher Blends
(Clean Fuels Development Coalition) Need Premium? According to the US Department of Energy we do, and lots of it. The Clean Fuels Development Coalition (CFDC) says higher ethanol blends and the Next Generation Fuels Act is the answer. New statistics compiled
August 23, 2024 Read Full Article
RAF Defends UK's Skies Using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
(Royal Air Force) The Royal Air Force is ensuring Britain is secure in a more sustainable manner using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with normal jet fuel on routine operations for the first time. Aircraft including Typhoon and Poseidon submarine hunters, operating from RAF Lossiemouth in
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Mana, NORCE, and Equinor Sign MoU to Develop Norway’s First Waste-to-Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Plant
(Mana Group) Waste-to-clean fuels company Mana, research institution NORCE, and Energy company Equinor today announced signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ambition to develop a waste-to-SAF plant at Mongstad on the western coast of Norway. The SAF facility will
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Boeing Invests in Australian Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
(Boeing) Investment supports development of Wagner Sustainable Fuels refinery to advance SAF production in Australia; - Expands Boeing-Wagner partnership announced earlier this year -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has become an early investor in Wagner Sustainable Fuels to support the development of its sustainable
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Q&A: Voluntary Market, Book and Claim Key to SAF Growth
by Simone Burgin (Argus Media) US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer World Energy's vice president Adam Klauber spoke to Argus about the future of the global SAF market. How could US SAF policy develop under a new administration? [SAF tax benefits] need to
August 22, 2024 Read Full Article
Renewable Diesel Gains Market Momentum
by Julian Buckley (Power Progress) Neste is currently the world’s largest producer of HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), or as it is known in North America, renewable diesel. The fuel is a drop-in replacement for fossil-derived diesel, so much so that a
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
OpEd: Hydrogen Plays Role In Energy Transition
by Katrina Fritz (California Hydrogen Business Council/Los Angeles Business Journal) Earlier this year, state elected officials and agency leaders convened with clean energy experts at the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit to discuss why hydrogen is critical in the fight against
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Let's Turn Down the Heat on ICE vs. EV
by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum) ... Gas and diesel internal combustion engine (ICE) car and pickup truck owners are sometimes shocked at the tone and temperament of some EV advocates. Spend just a few minutes in an online chat about
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
California’s Proposed LCFS Cap on Soy, Canola Biofuels ‘Far Worse than Anticipated’ Public Comment DEADLINE August 27, 2024
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) California Air Resources Board published proposed amendments Aug. 12 to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard, which, if implemented, would set stricter carbon-intensity (CI) targets, impose significant limitations on vegetable-oil feedstocks and add new sustainability
August 20, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $300 Million in Awards for Sustainable Aviation Fuels and Technologies as Part of Investing in America Agenda
(Federal Aviation Administration) The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is announcing $291 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for projects that will help achieve the goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from aviation by 2050 as part of President Biden’s Investing
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
New Report Lays Out Role for Carbon Dioxide Utilization in U.S. Economy, Identifies Research Gaps and Opportunities
(National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine) Carbon dioxide utilization can play an important role in the future net-zero emissions economy by providing a sustainable foundation for essential carbon-based products, says a new congressionally mandated report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Refiners Launch New Suit to Cut RFS ‘Cellulosic’ Volume
(Inside EPA) Refiners are suing EPA in district court in an effort to force the agency to cut its 2023 volume requirements for cellulosic biofuel under the renewable fuel standard (RFS), an action aimed at sidestepping potential procedural hurdles in their
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Beyond the Golden State: Expanding California’s RNG Progress across North America
by Sam Wade (RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) As North America strides toward greater energy independence and sustainability, California’s success with renewable natural gas (RNG) presents a clear and successful roadmap for other jurisdictions to emulate. Driven by climate-smart policies such as California’s
August 19, 2024 Read Full Article
Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Domestic Biofuels and Clean Energy as Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) Funding from President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs at the Pump and Increase American Energy Security Across the Nation -- Today (Augsut 16, 2024), on the second anniversary of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Department
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
Iowa Biofuel Industry to Receive over $14 Million from USDA
by Jack O'Connor (Iowa Capital Dispatch/Atlantic News Telegraph) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced over $14 million in grants for 19 projects in Iowa designed to increase availability and access to biofuels. According to the USDA press release, these grants will
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
B50 Biodiesel Test Yields Positive Results in S Kalimantan
(Antara) Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman conducted a trial on the implementation of B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan on Sunday. This trial is a crucial step toward achieving national energy independence, aligned with Indonesia's vision for a sustainable energy future. "In this trial,
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
China’s Biodiesel Producers for Markets; EU Imposes Severe Tariffs
by Pragya Singh (Middle East Headlines) Biofuel executives and analysts say that producers of Chinese biodiesel are looking for new Asian markets for their exports and are thinking about making more biofuels as their supply to the European Union, their biggest
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
FCC Says Biofuel Production Boom Will Benefit Oilseed Growers
by Rob O'Flanagan (Melfort Journal) North American boom in biofuel production should benefit Saskatchewan oilseed growers -- A boom in biofuel production is expected to have economic benefits for oilseed producers, says Farm Credit Canada. The biofuel sector is experiencing significant growth, says Regina-based
August 18, 2024 Read Full Article
BPCL Unveils India's First Biofuel Blend HFHSD Bunker at Mumbai Port
(PSU Connect/India Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas) This initiative not only supports environmental sustainability but also strengthens BPCL’s position as a leader in the Indian bunkering market. -- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has set a new benchmark in the Indian
August 17, 2024 Read Full Article
CARB Proposal Would Strengthen Near-Term LCFS Targets, Cap the Use of Soy and Canola Feedstock Public Comment DEADLINE August 27, 2024
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 12 published a notice outlining modifications to its proposed Low Carbon Fuel Standard amendments, including those related annual carbon intensity (CI) targets, biomass-based diesel feedstocks, and sustainable aviation fuel
August 17, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Virtually Mandates Electric Vehicles: Heavy- and Light- Duty EPA Carbon Standards Face Fierce Push Back.
by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) ... If reducing carbon is truly the goal, meeting that goal should focus on the required end results and not mandating the specific approach to get to that point. However, the EPA emissions standards, announced
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA: 2 New SRE Petitions Filed, 48 SRE Petitions Now Pending
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA on Aug. 15 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that two new SRE petitions were filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. A total of 48 SRE
August 16, 2024 Read Full Article
Tim Walz Sets Ambitious Environmental Goals Amid Political Shift
by Evrim Ağacı (The Pinnacle Gazette) The Minnesota governor’s policies aim for sustainability and innovation as he tackles climate issues head-on, signaling potential changes on the national stage. -- ... His progressive environmental stance and innovative policies have sparked discussions about sustainable
August 15, 2024 Read Full Article
EPA Ag Advisor Bullish on U.S. Biofuels
by Carah Hart (Brownfield Ag News) The U.S. EPA’s (former) ag advisor says he’s optimistic about the future of biofuels in the United States. Rod Snyder says farmers and the feedstocks they produce will play an important role in the growth of
August 15, 2024 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Advanced Biorefineries and eFuels
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable products from advanced biorefineries, and also the path to scale that Efuels are on. We look at the companies and
August 13, 2024 Read Full Article
Philippines, Japan, United States Explore Energy Cooperation for Biofuels
by Pia Lee-Brago (The Philippine Star) The United States’ top diplomat in Japan proposed a trilateral cooperation for biofuels among the US, Japan and the Philippines. -- Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, in a virtual meeting with the Philippine inter agency delegation’s US Ethanol
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol Blog: Bill Introduced to Provide More Reports on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production
by Chris Clayton (DTN Progressive Farmer) A bipartisan group of lawmakers is introducing a bill that would require the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) to provide more weekly and monthly reports on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., and
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Ernst Holds Roundtable to Discuss EV Mandate
by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News) A Midwestern U.S. Senator recently held a roundtable to discuss electric vehicle mandates with stakeholders that included ag and biofuel leaders. Iowa Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield last Saturday’s meeting in Dubuque featured representatives from the
August 12, 2024 Read Full Article
Delek Idled Biodiesel Plants in Q2 Due to 'Overall Decline' in Market -- OPIS
by Aaron Alford (OPIS/Market Watch) Delek U.S. Holdings idled its three biodiesel plants "temporarily" during the second quarter of 2024 due to "the decline in the overall biodiesel market," the company said Tuesday. Pausing operations at its biodiesel facilities in Arkansas, Texas
August 09, 2024 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Blended Petrol Sold by Indian Firms Crossed 13 pc Mark in 2023-24: Minister
(Daijiworld/IANS) During the current supply year (2023-24), the blending of ethanol (alcohol) with petrol has already crossed 13 per cent compared to the corresponding figure of 12.06 per cent in 2023-24, when the blending of ethanol with petrol increased to more
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Feeding the Earth or Feeding the Engine?
by Aissa Dearing (Jstor Daily) ... To reconcile the benefits of biofuels with their environmental and socio-economic costs, a shift towards more sustainable and equitable models is imperative. Joyce Tait, chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics Working Party on Biofuels,
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Marcos Urged to Reduce Rice Production Costs through Palm Oil Biofuels
(Philippines Graphic) In his third State of the Nation Address, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to making food affordable for every Filipino, particularly focusing on reducing the price of rice, which currently ranges from PhP45-65 per kilogram. To address this
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
Indian Auto Firms to Soon Produce 100% Ethanol Run Cars and Two Wheelers: Gadkari
(Autocar Professional) ... Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways noted that several Indian companies are establishing plants to produce 100% ethanol-run cars and two-wheelers in the country, ANI reported. The minister who came to Parliament in a
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
A Fifth of U.S. Green Hydrogen Projects Eyed for Water-Stressed Areas
by Alec Luhn (Floodlight) As the federal government pours billions into hydrogen production to lower greenhouse gas emissions, critics worry water shortages in the Southwest could worsen -- Armed with bright green shovels, executives from the Australian mining giant Fortescue broke ground in May on
August 08, 2024 Read Full Article
2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) --- October 22-24, 2024 --- Las Vegas, NV
The year’s most important developments driving business aviation’s push to net-zero carbon emissions will be in focus for the leaders gathered to put a spotlight on sustainability at the 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), taking place Oct.
August 07, 2024 Read Full Article
Farmers Touting Tech to Lower Carbon Score
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) Farmers discussed the potential for technology to help lower their carbon intensity (CI) scores at the recent Tech Hub LIVE conference in Des Moines. Brad McDonald, an Iowa farmer and Chief Operating Officer of Continuum Ag, talked about how incentives for
August 07, 2024 Read Full Article
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