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Minnesota Governor Was a Climate Champion even before He Called Trump ‘Weird’

by Adam Aton (Politico Pro Climatewire)  Tim Walz has turned a slim majority in the state Legislature into a launchpad for bold climate policies. -- After Minnesota Democrats defied midterm expectations and won narrow control of state government, it took Gov. Tim

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3 Issues to Watch with the Big US Bet on ‘Clean’ Hydrogen

by Clare Fieseler and Brian Dabbs (E&E News Energywire) The Biden administration is preparing decisions that will determine the industry’s fate. --- ... Much of the industry — and Biden’s Democratic allies on Capitol Hill — are frustrated by the Treasury Department’s

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Corporate Window: Looking towards Ethanol

by Abdul Waheed Bhutto (Dawn) Liquid biofuels derived from renewable sources such as edible and non-edible oils and animal fats provide an eco-friendly alternative to traditional petroleum-based fuels. These biofuels can be easily blended with diesel and gasoline (petrol) for use in existing engines,

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Government Unveils Scheme to Establish Bio-Ethanol Plants

(Chemical Industry Digest) Government has unveiled plans to establish several bio-ethanol plants nationwide under the Pradhan Mantri JI-VAN Yojana. The initiative is designed to foster the production of second-generation (2G) bioethanol from cellulosic and lignocellulosic biomass, promoting cleaner fuel alternatives and bolstering

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Availability Advantage: Ethanol's Opportunity

by Lisa Gibson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) As the sustainable aviation fuel industry in the U.S. takes shape, it’s becoming clear that an all-of-the-above approach to feedstock and technology will present the best chances of meeting aggressive domestic production goals. But existing

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No Plan to Mandate Blending of Ethanol with Diesel: Govt

(Economic Times Energy World) Elaborating further, the minister (Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri) said the reason is that oil marketing companies have tested up to 7 per cent of ethanol in diesel in collaboration with the Automotive Research Association of

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Masdar and TotalEnergies to Develop a Commercial Green Hydrogen to Methanol to SAF project in Abu Dhabi

(Masdar) Focus of project is to decarbonize hard to abate, emission intensive sectors such as aviation and maritime industries; Agreement follows successful test flight by Masdar and TotalEnergies demonstrating potential for converting methanol to SAF; Project will capture and utilize CO2 from an

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Automakers Oppose CARB Plan For ICE-Only Fleet Average In GHG Rules

(Inside EPA) Auto industry groups and individual auto manufacturers are opposing the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) plan to strengthen light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards by creating an internal combustion engine (ICE)-only fleet average starting in model year 2030, while urging

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The ABCs of 45Z: Take Time Now to Prepare for Low-Carbon Market Opportunities

By Heather Gieseke (AgWeb) 3 tips if you are considering regenerative practices and you have the ability to deliver your crops to a biofuels plant. -- ... While there’s still a lot to figure out, it’s clear farmers who produce low-carbon fuels

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Michigan Ag Business Leader Says a Refocus on Biofuels Is Needed

by Nicole Heslip (Brownfield Ag News)  The Michigan Agriculture Agri-Business Association says the state’s latest budget showcases values of the administration and a refocus on biofuels is needed.  President Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield the governor vetoing a $3 million tax credit passed

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Poste Italiane Fleet Will Run on Enilive Biofuels

(Eni)  Signing of an important collaboration agreement for the supply of biofuels for ground vehicles and aircraft; Aimed at accelerating the path towards energy transition and carbon neutrality goals  --  Poste Italiane's ground and air fleet will run on biofuels supplied by

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Neste Provides Sustainable Aviation Fuel to United Airlines for Use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the U.S.

(Neste)  Neste will provide up to 1 million gallons (3,000 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in the U.S. through the end of 2024. This expansion of the existing

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Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Biofuels

(BioFuture Platform)  The development of sustainable biofuels is at a pivotal juncture. They are recognised for their important role in decarbonising the transport sector – particularly for their potential to help reduce aviation and shipping emissions, and for their complementarity with

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Carbon Intensity Score Calculator

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News)  A new tool has been developed to help farmers and ag stakeholders better understand the carbon intensity score of corn as a feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel. Iowa State University Extension economist Alejandro Plastina says the

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China's Zhuoyue Drops Despite New Biofuel Plans in Singapore and Saudi Arabia to Avert EU Tariffs

by Tang Shihua  (Yicai Global)  Shares of Zhuoyue New Energy continued falling despite the Chinese biodiesel producer's fresh investment plans in Singapore and Saudi Arabia to avoid paying new anti-dumping duties on exports to Europe. ... In addition to appealing against the preliminary ruling of

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SAF’s Billion-Ton Question

by Luke Geiver (Ethanol Producer Magazine) This spring, the U.S. Department of Energy air-dropped a report that should give the nascent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry a massive crate of confidence. With the release of the 4th installment of a decades-old

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Indonesia’s Challenge: How to Push Biofuel without Aiding Deforestation

by Simon Tay and Aaron Choo (Straits Times)  Can incoming president Prabowo ramp up production of palm oil without clearing more land and raising the risk of fires and haze? -- Many are watching the upcoming leadership transition in Indonesia with the

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WSC Advances Green Balance Mechanism Proposal with New Submission to IMO

(World Shipping Council) Following positive response and encouraging conversations with IMO member nations and other stakeholders, the World Shipping Council (WSC) has further developed the Green Balance Mechanism, a regulatory measure designed to ensure that shipping meets its net-zero goal by

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Report: Thailand to Implement 1% SAF Target in 2026

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) Thailand’s newly proposed National Energy Plan is expected to set a target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, according to a report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Information Network in

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Now Available! U.S. Department of Energy Sustainable Aviation Fuel State-of-Industry Report

(U.S. Department of Energy)  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), released the first two parts of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) State-of-Industry Report. The report focuses on how to achieve the near-term fuel production

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Explore How Incobrasa Industries Is Leading the Charge in the Biodiesel Revolution

(Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine) Based in Central Illinois, Incobrasa Industries Ltd (Incobrasa) is a soybean processing and biodiesel manufacturing company. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, Incobrasa stands as a leader in the production of top-quality oilseed

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IAG and Repsol Agree the Largest Purchase of SAF in Spain

(Repsol) • IAG has reached an agreement with multi-energy company Repsol for the purchase of more than 28,000 tonnes of SAF. This is the largest SAF purchase in Spain so far. This SAF allows an emissions reduction of more than 80% compared to mineral

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the State of Renewable Feedstocks and Agriculture

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In this presentation, we explored the challenges faced in the transition to sustainable, available, reliable, affordable feedsocks. We look at the crops getting traction, new crops developing, the role of residues, new data from the Billion

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RFA Urges Flex Fuel Vehicles for California Emissions Goals

(Renewable Fuels Association) In comments to the California Air Resources Board in response to a late June workshop on potential amendments to the state’s Advanced Clean Cars II regulations, the Renewable Fuels Association urged CARB to require that all new vehicles with internal

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Davids Forms Bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Aviation Industry Sustainability

by Tim Carpenter (Kansas Reflector)  Democratic U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids of Kansas and Republican South Dakota U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson created a special-interest congressional caucus dedicated to integration of new technology into the aviation industry to promote financial sustainability and reduce

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Dented Corn Ethanol: A Game Changer for India’s Biofuel Sector

by Dilip S. Patil (The Hindu Business Line)  By integrating corn-based ethanol into its biofuel strategy, India can create a more secure, diversified, and sustainable ethanol production system --  India’s Ethanol Blending Program (EBP) aims to achieve 20 per cent ethanol blending by 2025,

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Climate Law’s CCS Windfall Is almost 2 Years Old. Is It Working?

by Carlos Anchondo (E&E News Energywire)  ... Last week, the IRS released new guidance for companies planning to claim 45Q. It contains details on what should be included in a life cycle analysis report to determine the amount of CO2 either captured from

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US Court Rejects EPA Denials of 2022 Small Refinery Biofuel Waivers

 by Richard Valdmanis (Reuters) A federal appeals court said on Friday it rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision in 2022 to deny small oil refineries temporary waivers from the nation’s biofuels blending program, and sent the matter back to the agency

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Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Awarded $27.5 Mil to Begin Project's First Phase

Kassia Micek and Santiago Canel Soria (S&P Global)  PNWH2 Phase one is expected to last 12-18 months -- ... "OCED is working with PNWH2 to build a clean hydrogen ecosystem across Washington, Oregon and Montana that leverages the region's abundant renewable resources

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Farming Is Hip in Brazil, Where a New Generation Is Outpacing the US

by Clarice Couto, Dayanne Sousa and Michael Hirtzer (Bloomberg) Thanks to its cheap labor, year-round harvests and close ties with mega-buyer Beijing, Brazil has rapidly encroached on the US’s long-held position as the world’s top supplier of key crops. Now,

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Valero Sees Policy Tailwinds for Renewable Diesel, SAF Operations — OPIS

(Oil Price Information Service/Morningstar) With a U.S. presidential election on the horizon, and potential changes to federal and state-level biofuel credit schemes looming, Valero executives on Thursday said they see "a lot of tailwinds" for its renewable diesel and sustainable aviation

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Growth Energy: Governor’s Veto of Michigan E15 Incentive Will Cost Consumers, Leave Carbon Reductions on the Table

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, expressed its disappointment after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D) used a line-item veto to single-handedly cancel the state’s E15 tax incentive, which was approved by the legislature earlier this summer. The incentive would’ve

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Airlines Urge Governments to Save Floundering Green Jet Fuel Industry

by Joanna Plucinska (Reuters)  A UK initiative to promote green jet fuel will need to be taken up around the world - and built on - if the technology is to have any chance of delivering its promise of radically cleaner

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USDA Gets Climate Smart Farming Feedback

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) The U.S. Department of Agriculture received lots of input from biofuels groups this week on how to prove the impact of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of

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Clean Fuels Submits Detailed Technical Response to USDA’s Climate Smart Ag Request for Information

(Clean Fuels Alliance America)  Clean Fuels Alliance America submitted a highly detailed, technical response to USDA’s Request for Information on climate smart agriculture practices for biofuel feedstocks. While USDA’s analysis of climate smart agriculture will have impacts beyond the §45Z Clean

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RFA to USDA: Embrace Book-and-Claim Accounting for Climate Smart Agriculture Feedstocks

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The Renewable Fuels Association today submitted comments urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to implement the use of a “book-and-claim” accounting framework for tracking and transferring the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) practices through the biofuels supply chain. The comments

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Will Airlines Meet Their 2050 Net-Zero Emissions Goal?

by Helen Massy-Beresford and Graham Warwick (Aviation Week)  ... SAF can cost 3-5 times as much as standard kerosene and accounts for around 0.5% of global fuel usage. In Europe, ReFuelEU mandates are set to come into force Jan. 1, 2025, but

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GAFFF -Global Agribusiness Forum - São Paulo - Brazil

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo*  (Advanced Biofuels USA) On June 27 and 28, the Global Agribusiness Forum, or GAFFF, took place, with the acronym also encompassing the additional "F"s: Fair, Fun, and Food. The event was held at Allianz Park

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Letter: Ethanol Has Positive Climate and Human Health Benefits

by Brian Werner (Minnesota Biofuels Association/Republican Eagle)  An opinion piece published in the Republican Eagle on July 12 by the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance presented a one-sided view of the environmental benefits of ethanol and mislead readers into believing that ethanol

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Minnesota Awards over $3M to 16 Retailers to Increase Biofuels Access

by Erin O'Connor (NGT News) Sixteen retail service stations throughout Minnesota have received grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) to increase access to and sales of motor fuel blends containing at least 15% ethanol. Through the Agricultural Growth, Research, and

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New Study: Balancing the Benefits of Biofuels

by Keith Reid (Fuels Market News) Biofuels will be critical to reducing the carbon intensity of liquid fuels, which is necessary to achieve emissions reduction goals from legacy and new vehicles equipped with internal combustion engines. Some wonder if we should

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Duckworth Discusses Importance of Production of U.S. Biofuels with Renewable Fuels Association

(Office of Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL))  U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today (July 23, 2024) met with leaders and members from the Renewable Fuels Association Board of Directors (RFA) to underscore her support for U.S. ethanol production to help strengthen our

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Clean Fuel Standards

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  Low carbon fuel standards are on the march. New states, new regulations, much to consider — what states are on the opportunity map, what carbon targets are coming, what new pathways, what is the regulatory framework

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Solar Panel Castles and Biofuel Bentleys: King Charles’s Royal Palaces Go Green in His First Year as Monarch

by Athena Stavrou (Independent) State Bentleys to undergo refurbishment to run on biofuel -- The royal estate is undergoing a climate-friendly makeover in the first full year of King Charles’ reign, according to a report which shows his efforts to reach net-zero targets within

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Updated Algae Report Analyzes National-Scale Prospects for Converting Microalgae to Biofuels and Bioproducts

(U.S. Department of Energy) A new report from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories investigated the economic and environmental sustainability implications of siting and deploying large-scale microalgae farms for cultivation and conversion to biofuels and bioproducts. The report, “Economic,

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Fuel Retailers Applaud House Legislation to Extend the Biodiesel Tax Credit

(Le Lézard)  NATSO, representing America's travel centers and truck stops, SIGMA: America's Leading Fuel Marketers, and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), commended a bipartisan group of lawmakers for introducing the "Biodiesel Tax Credit Extension Act of 2024," which would

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Carbon Accounting for Sustainable Biofuels

(International Energy Agency)  The development of sustainable biofuels is at a pivotal juncture. They are recognised for their important role in decarbonising the transport sector – particularly for their potential to help reduce aviation and shipping emissions, and for their complementarity

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UK Confirms Plans to Set SAF Mandate at 2% For 2025

by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The U.K. Department for Transport on July 22 sent a written statement to the U.K. Parliament confirming that, subject to Parliamentary approval, the agency will introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate starting on Jan. 1,

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Airbus and Partners Invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing Fund

(Airbus) Airbus, the Air France-KLM Group, Associated Energy Group, LLC, BNP Paribas, Burnham Sterling, Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc. and Qantas Airways Limited co-invested in a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) financing fund to accelerate the production of SAF. The corporate partners worked with

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Indonesia Tests B40 Biodiesel on Trains, Aims to Cut Fuel Imports by $9 Billion

(Jakarta Globe/Antara) The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) conducted its first trial of B40 biodiesel for railway transportation at Lempuyangan Station, Yogyakarta, on Monday (July 22, 2024). The Ministry anticipates that the use of B40 could save up to $9 billion

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1968: Are We Back There Again? Can the Bioeconomy Help?

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... A bigger and more worthy task, equal in impact to the Apollo moon shot, is to de-risk industrial biotechnology investments and de-carbonize agriculture. Those are not drops in the ocean, they are each of them,

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$1 Billion FAA Funding Opportunity Could Help Develop SAF Infrastructure at Airports Public Comments and Application DEADLINE July 31, 2024

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has launched $1 billion fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding opportunity that could help U.S. airports develop infrastructure to increase access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  The FAA on

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SAF Production to Triple in 2024 but More Opportunities for Diversification Needed

(International Air Transport Association)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters (1.5 million tonnes) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of

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President Calls for Realizing Coconut Downstreaming to Produce Biofuel

(Antara Indonesian News Agency) President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) pressed for realizing the downstreaming of coconut commodities by processing the waste products into bioenergy and bio-aviation fuel (bioavtur) to increase added value in the green economy. "I see there is much coconut waste

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UL and TCD Set Research Manufacturing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(RTE) Funding of a new research study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production has been welcomed by Ibec group, Aircraft Leasing Ireland. The four-year research study is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick. It will examine potential

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India Prepares to Sign Headquarters Agreement with Global Biofuels Alliance

by Sumit Arora (Current Affairs)   ... The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA), launched in September 2023 by key G20 members including India, the United States, and Brazil, is poised to take a significant step forward in its institutional development. The Indian government is

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Opinion: Collaboration with Farmers Is Essential to Building America’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market

by Mitchell Hora (Continuum Ag/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels/Agri-Pulse) American farmers are ready to make the United States the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel, which currently represents the most promising pathway to achieving net zero carbon emissions in aviation.

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EU to Set Tariffs on Chinese Biodiesel in Anti-dumping Probe

by Philip Blenkinsop and Tassilo Hummel (Reuters)  The European Union is set to impose provisional duties on Chinese biodiesel after finding it is being sold in EU markets at unfairly low prices, in the latest in a string of trade cases against

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UK off Track for Net Zero, Say Country’s Climate Advisors

(Climate Change Committee) The Climate Change Committee’s assessment is that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans. Our 2030 target is the first one set in line with

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New Standard Helps the Marine Industry Become Green

(NEN)  Publication of NEN 7427-1 for FAME as a blend component for residual marine fuels -- Although biofuels have been used as blend components in the shipping industry for quite some time, there was no specific specification for this industry. The publication

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Clean Fuels Notifies EPA of Intent to Sue Over 2026 RFS Rule Delay

(Clean Fuels Alliance America) Clean Fuels Alliance America delivered a formal notice of intent to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for its failure to issue timely 2026 Renewable Fuel Standards. By statute, EPA is required to finalize volumes 14 months before

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EU's Green Hydrogen Goals Not Realistic, Auditors Say

by Kate Abnett (Reuters) The European Union's goals to produce and import green hydrogen fuel are unrealistic and unlikely to be met despite billions of euros in funding, the European Court of Auditors (ECA) said on Wednesday. The European Commission has

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Illinois' Pritzker Signs Law to Regulate CO2 Storage, Pipelines

by Jeffrey Tomich (Politico Energywire)  The measure includes a moratorium on CO2 pipeline approvals while federal regulators revamp regulations. --   Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday signed into law rules for the deployment of carbon capture storage and pipelines — a rare

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SAF Investment and Rail Reform: How Travel Reacted to the King's Speech

by Gary Noakes and Jame Chapple (TTG)  Fresh backing for a home-grown sustainable fuel industry and wholesale rail reform were among the headlines for travel in Wednesday’s King’s Speech (17 July). --  The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (Revenue Support Mechanism) Bill was among

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BETO Selects 13 Small Businesses to Develop Innovative Bio-Based Products and Biomass Processing Technologies

(U.S. Department of Energy)  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced awards for the FY24 Phase I Release 2 of the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program.  Across DOE, 229 projects in 39 states received $52 million to pursue

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Malaysia Commits to Supplying China with Sustainability-Certified Palm Oil and Related Products

(Malaysia Ministry of Plantation and Commodities) Malaysia is committed to supplying China with Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certified palm oil and palm oil products, said YB Datuk Chan Foong Hin, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities. He added that Malaysia seeks

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Study Finds Health Risks in Switching Ships from Diesel to Ammonia Fuel

by Adam Zewe (MIT News)  Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health.  --  One potential solution is switching the global fleet from fossil fuels to sustainable

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AFBF: Clean Fuel Tax Credits Out of Reach for Many Farmers

(American Farm Bureau Federation/Morning AgClips)  Shortcomings in recent provisions could put the benefits out of reach for many farmers in the U.S. --  Sustainable aviation fuel and clean fuel production tax credits have the potential to benefit farmers while lowering America’s carbon

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Capacity Domestically to Rise Fourteen-Fold in 2024, US EIA Says

by Seher Dareen (Reuters)  Production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel in the United States could jump by 1400% in 2024 if all announced capacity additions come on line, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said on Wednesday (July 18, 2024). WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The

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ARPA-E Announces $36 Million to Develop Technologies to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Ethanol Production, Reduce Operating Costs for American Farmers

(U.S. Department of Energy) ARPA-E Unveils New Technologies to Emend and Obviate SYnthetic Nitrogen’s Toll on Emissions (TEOSYNTE) Program -- Today (July 11, 2024), the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) announced up to $36 million in funding to develop technologies to lower

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Banle Energy Successfully Completed Port Klang’s First B24 Biofuel Bunkering Services in Malaysia

(Banle Energy/CBL International Ltd./Globe Newswire)  The Global Green Marine Fuel Market Anticipated to Grow to USD 201.35 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 50.4% from 2023-2030  --  On June 28 and July 10, 2024, Banle Energy International Limited, a Hong Kong subsidiary

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Evonik Expands Biofuel Production at Argentina Plant

(Evonik/Fibre2Fashion) Evonik is expanding its sodium methylate production capacity at the Rosario plant in Argentina; This move supports regional sustainability and economic resilience, aligning with Brazil's increased biodiesel quotas and NIB objectives; The expansion reinforces Evonik's global leadership in catalyst manufacturing and commitment

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Treasury, IRS Issue Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit

(Internal Revenue Service) The Internal Revenue Service today issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2024-25 related to which entities must apply for registration for the Clean Fuel Production Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) added a new income tax credit

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Policy Insights -- Declaring Energy Independence

by Robin Vercruse (Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) ... Declarations of “energy independence” usually provide more heat than light (pun very much intended).  The often heated discussion on the topic usually obscures the essential distinction between energy resources and their end use. From

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New Study Shows U.S. Oilseed Feedstock Production Exceeds Existing Federal Renewable Fuel Requirements; Domestic Feedstocks to Support Additional 1.4 Billion Gallons of U.S. Biofuel Production by 2030

(National Oilseed Processors Association) The National Oilseed Processors Association commissioned S&P Global Commodity Insights to review the present and future availability of biofuel feedstocks to support U.S. biofuel production and consumption. -- A new study shows feedstocks produced within the U.S.

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California Must Retire Gas-Guzzling Trucks to Meet 2045 Emissions Targets: Study

by Sharon Udasin (The Hill) California must retire existing heavy-duty trucks to meet the state’s 2045 carbon neutrality goals, in addition to promoting the purchase of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs), a new study has found. Stricter policies that cover both the rollout of

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China Regulator Launches Country's First 'Green' Jet Aviation Fuel Centre

by Chen Aizhu (Reuters) The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) launched the country's first technical centre for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that focuses on standard setting and product research, a report published in the aviation regulator's news channel showed late

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Denmark Approves Certification Scheme for PtX Producers

by Patrick Jowett (PV Magazine)  The Danish Energy Agency says its new certification scheme is a “short-term transitional solution” to launch Power-to-X (PtX) projects this year. It will eventually be replaced with the European Commission’s certification system. The Danish Energy Agency has

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South Korea Enforces New Legislation to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel Industry

by Jung Min-hee (Business Korea) In a significant move towards sustainable aviation, South Korea's refining industry is set to gain momentum with the enforcement of the "Petroleum and Petroleum Alternative Fuel Business Act" starting from August 7. This legislation aims to

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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Could Help Clear the Air, Former Kansas Senator Says | Opinion

by Pat Roberts (Wichita Eagle/Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) ... Unfortunately, SAF represents less than one percent of the current market and costs two to four times more than traditional jet fuel. To tackle this challenge, the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act

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What to Do about Harmful Algal Blooms? Turn Them into Biofuel, says Byron Donalds

by Amy Bennett Williams (Fort Myers News-Press/Naples Daily News) Naples Congressman Byron Donalds says his recently introduced bill to turn cyanobacteria into biofuel could be a win/win: un-gunked water with a new energy source as a bonus byproduct, though he admits "It’s not

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Ethanol Report 7-12-24: RFA Continues Work in California to Approve Sales of E15

(Ag Newswire) It has been nearly 15 years since the Environmental Protection Agency approved the sale of 15% ethanol blended fuel (E15) for 2001 model year cars and older, and nearly every state in the nation now sells it, often at

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Bio-LNG Bunker Fuel Key to Supporting LNG's Future in Stricter Maritime Emissions Climate

by Megan Gildea, Aly Blakeway, Hassan Butt (S&P Global) ... While the bio-LNG bunkering market is still in its infancy companies have been closely eyeing the market as a means of meeting emissions targets and bolstering LNG's future as a marine fuel,

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Energy Ministry Accentuates Importance of Expediting SAF Development

(Antara)   The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources highlighted the need to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the country, given their potential. "The roadmap for SAF for aircraft has been issued by the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs

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Analysis of the Potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Production from Colombian Agro-Industrial Residues

by Mauricio López, Sergio Leonb, Sergio Rocha, Johan Saenz, Santiago Rincon, Vladimir Silva, John Posada, Oscar Alvarez (Chemical Engineering Transactions) This study assesses the economic and environmental implications of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production using Alcohol-to-Jet (ATJ) and Gasification Fischer-Tropsch (GFT) technologies,

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US to Fund Lower-Emission Fertilizer with Eye to Greener Ethanol

by Leah Douglas (Reuters) The U.S. Department of Energy plans to spend $36 million on technologies to lower emissions from applying synthetic nitrogen fertilizer to corn and sorghum used in ethanol production, the agency said Thursday. The money would support projects that reduce

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U.S. Renewable Diesel Production Growth Drastically Impacts Global Feedstock Trade

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) During the past few years, the landscape for U.S. renewable diesel production has drastically changed, akin to the growth of ethanol and biodiesel during the past two decades. Driven by federal and state policies aimed at reducing

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Decarbonizing the Aviation Sector: Global Bioenergies Extends Its Technological Process to the Production of e-SAF

(Global Bioenergies) a unique e-SAF with a record selectivity rate of 95% compared to existing technologies; a complementary approach to ASTM-certified SAF technology, substituting a plant-based resource for a synthetic resource  --  Global Bioenergies announced today that it has adapted its process for

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Bolivia’s First Biodiesel Plant in Operation

(Biofuels International) Bolivia’s first biodiesel production plant has started operating in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The Government said that the new undertaking will generate up to $100 million (€92 million) in savings on fossil fuel imports. “This plant will produce ecological diesel

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Clean Fuels Applauds Senate Letter Urging Higher RFS Volumes

(Clean Fuels America Alliance)  Today, a bipartisan group of 18 Senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan encouraging the agency to complete 2026 RFS rules and raise volumes for

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EU Action Proves Urgent as Biofuel Producers Furlough Workers

(European Biodiesel Board)  While biodiesel from China continues to flood into the European markets, policy makers in the European Commission deliberate their response. The European Biodiesel Board (EBB), which brought a trade case before the institutions, remains confident anti-dumping measures will

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X-Press Feeders Starts Europe’s First Feeder Network Powered by Green Methanol, Ushering in New Era of Sustainable Shipping

(X-Press Feeders) New Green Network Starts with Rotterdam and Antwerp Bruges to Finland and the Baltics -- X-Press Feeders, the world’s largest independent common carrier, has started Europe’s first scheduled feeder network in which the vessels are powered by green methanol, a

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BP to Invest $48.54 Million in China Biofuels Producer as Market Anticipates SAF Mandates Soon

Chau kit Boey (S&P Global) BP to buy 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy; Parent Jiaao Enprotech has 100,000 mt/year SAF capacity -- BP will invest Yuan 353 million ($48.54 million) to acquire a 15% stake in Lianyungang Jiaao New Energy,

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China Plans Trading Platform for Green Hydrogen-Derived Fuels to Decarbonise Shipping

by Yujie Xue (South China Morning Post) Hydrogen, methanol and ammonia are ‘inevitable choices’ for green shipping, says official of the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange -- China will set up a platform to support the trading of net-zero hydrogen and its derivatives

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RNG Coalition Celebrates 13 Years Of Leadership

(RNG Coalition/Biomass Magazine) This week, the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) celebrates 13 years of leadership in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry.  Founded on July 7, 2011, with just six member companies, RNG Coalition has provided advocacy and education

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Commentary: Airline Industry Faces Carbon Credit Shortage in Net-Zero Push

by Tatiana Feuerhahn ( Valitera/GreenAir)  A lack of direction from governments worldwide, specifically in relation to the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), has left potential buyers in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) in the dark, with many choosing

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ICAO’s 5% Emissions Reduction by 2030 Target Impossible to Achieve, Says IATA Chief

by Christopher Surgenor (GreenAir) The collective aspirational global goal agreed by governments six months ago to reduce CO2 emissions in international aviation by 2030 through the use of sustainable aviation fuels and lower carbon fuels is impossible to achieve or at

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Why Taking Biofuel Investors for Granted Is Very Bad for Climate Change

by DickonPosnett (Argent Energy/Open Access Government)  Dickon Posnett, Argent Energy’s Director of Corporate Affairs, explains why taking biofuel investors for granted is very bad for climate change, beginning with a discussion about this peculiar market created and nourished entirely by legislation There

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Developing Markets: Vietnamese Government Delegation Visits U.S. Ethanol Value Chain

(U.S. Grains Council)  The U.S. Grains Council (USGC), in partnership with Iowa Corn, escorted a group of Vietnamese government officials and fuel industry professionals on a tour of the U.S. ethanol value chain last week to support the country’s growing demand

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U.S. Department of Energy Releases Request for Information on Renewable Propane and Other Gaseous Intermediates DEADLINE August 5, 2024

(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has released a Request for Information (RFI) on Renewable Propane Production Technologies and Uses to better understand the supply chains for production and uses of renewable propane and other renewable gaseous

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British Airways Owner: Sustainable Aviation Fuels to Raise Fares, Lower Demand

by Charles Kennedy (OilPrice.com) The airline industry in Europe will have to raise fares to offset the more expensive clean fuels as the sector looks to slash emissions, Luis Gallego, chief executive officer of British Airways’ owner, IAG, told the Financial Times in

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American Airlines Looks to SAF First for CORSIA Compliance, British Airways to Raise Prices to Cover CO2 Costs

(Carbon Pulse)  READ MORE Related articles American Airlines Discusses SAF Potential In 2023 Sustainability Report (Ethanol Producer Magazine)   Excerpt from Ethanol Producer Magazine: American Airlines consumed 2.7 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in 2023, according to its 2023 Sustainability Report, released July

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Stellantis to Expand Hybrid Vehicle Line to Meet Growing Demand

(Reuters)  Stellantis (STLAM.MI) said on Tuesday it would expand its line of affordable hybrid vehicles to 36 models in Europe by 2026, to meet growing demand for this engine type, an alternative to petrol-fuelled cars and electric vehicles. The American-French-Italian automaker, created from

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'Climate Smart' Label Spells Trouble for Farm Bill

by Marc Heller (E&E News) Lawmakers are at odds over how to define climate-friendly farming. --  Lawmakers looking to use the 2024 farm bill to fight climate change are running into another complication: Not everyone agrees on what makes agriculture "climate smart." Shifting

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OMB Regulatory Agenda Outlines Upcoming RFS, HBIIP And CO2 Pipeline Rulemakings

by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The White House Office of Management and Budget on July 5 published its 2024 Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, which outlines rulemakings and other actions under development by various federal agencies related to the Renewable

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South Africa Has Vast Potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

(International Air Transport Association (IATA))  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered

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Global Rapeseed Production Insufficient to Cover Consumption

(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) In view of a decline in production area and anticipated lower yields, the International Grains Council expects world rapeseed production in 2024-’25 to fall short of the previous year’s level. The IGC recently projected production to reach 87.2 million

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Environment, Security and Development: European Union and Brazil

 by Angelica Saraiva Szucko, Tássio Franchi, Vanessa Capistrano Ferreira (Orgs.) (CRV (Google translation)) This book builds a dialogue between the Social Sciences, International Relations and Environmental Sciences, to facilitate a broad and fruitful panorama of debates on current issues. The European Union

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Procedures for Quantification, Reporting, and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with the Production of Domestic Agricultural Commodities Used as Biofuel Feedstocks DEADLINE July 25, 2024

(U.S. Department of Agriculture)  The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking public input on procedures for the quantification, reporting, and verification of the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the greenhouse gas (GHG) net emissions estimates associated with the production of

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Route Simplified Opens the Market for UCO Sellers and Buyers

by Kristof Reiter (Reiter Companies/Biobased Diesel Daily)  Available this July, the all-new, third-party record-sharing portal by Reiter Software will offer a powerful solution for both parties.  --  For years, U.S. EPA has emphasized the need for detailed records that account for

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Allen Schaeffer

The New York Times captured the total (Biden Administration funding) for EVs at $174 billion. You don’t need an accounting degree to see the stark differences between that $174 billion and the mere few-hundred million for renewable fuels.  Allen Schaeffer,

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Fire, Aim, Ready -- There Is Skepticism whether the U.S. Will Be Ready or if Consumers even Want EVs

by Allen Schaeffer (Engine Technology Forum/Biobased Diesel Daily) New “technology-neutral” federal regulations are designed to drive automakers toward electric vehicles, but there is skepticism whether the U.S. will be ready or if consumers even want this. Image: Rich Kassel, AJW Inc. Fire, aim,

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European Logistics Firm Duvenbeck Switches Part of Its Fleet to 100% Renewable Diesel

(Duvenbeck/Biobased Diesel Daily)  The official approval for the sale of 100 percent renewable diesel—also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO)—has been available in Germany since the end of May, and the Duvenbeck Group announced June 24 that it has been one

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Preparing for the Renewable Fuels Marathon: A Targeted Approach

by Paul Nazzaro (Advanced Fuel Solutions/Biobased Diesel Daily)  A four-pillar concept from Chevron REG’s Rajani Modiyani is an intelligent way to establish a framework for adopting low-carbon fuels. ... The introduction of renewable diesel marks a significant milestone, with the petroleum industry embracing

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Where Will the Reductions Come From? High Octane BioEthanol to the Rescue

by Doug Durante (Clean Fuels Development Coalition/Biofuels Digest)  The evidence seems overwhelming that Electric Vehicles are not going to be able to meet the timeline predicted by the Biden Administration and consequently, fail to provide the reductions in pollution the U.S.

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Ethanol Producers, Farmers Sue EPA over Tailpipe Rule

by David Murray (High Plains Journal) The Renewable Fuels Association and National Farmers Union filed a lawsuit June 17 in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s recently finalized light- and medium-duty vehicle emissions standards. RFA and NFU

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Leading Scientists Urge Court to Reject Faulty Land Use Change Arguments

(Renewable Fuels Association)  The nation’s leading experts in agricultural economics and biofuels lifecycle analysis urged the D.C. Circuit Court last week to reject erroneous claims made by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) in its lawsuit challenging EPA’s 2023-2025 Renewable Fuel Standard volumes. In its

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Different Technologies to Improve Biodiesel Quality

by Bárbara Sánchez González and Dario Altera (Desmet/Biobased Diesel Daily)  Production of high-quality biodiesel with low monoglyceride content is now possible with a new, elegant and economical process that can be easily integrated in existing and new biodiesel plants. --  Biodiesel is

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US Rapeseed/Canola-Oil Imports Surge after EPA Approved Its Use for Hydrotreated Biofuel under RFS Program in December 2022

(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) The December 2022 approval the U.S. EPA granted for rapeseed oil for use as hydrotreated biofuel feedstock has led to a sharp rise in import volumes in the ensuing year and a half.  In December 2022, EPA finalized approval of

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Growth Energy Files Motion to Intervene in AFPM’s Case against EPA on Cellulosic Biofuel

(Growth Energy) Growth Energy, the nation’s largest biofuel trade association, filed a motion yesterday to intervene in a case brought by the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The case aims to force EPA

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Climate Now Episode 165, 167 and 169: Sustainable Aviation Fuel (1, 2 and 3 of 4)

(Climate Now) Aviation accounts for 12% of CO2 emissions from transportation and 2% of all CO2 emissions globally. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is fuel made not from petroleum hydrocarbons, but from other sources of carbon and hydrogen. These non-fossil hydrocarbons include waste oils, plant-derived oils,

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Accelerating SAF: Digest / Topsoe Webinar

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The world wants SAF, needs SAF — with targets like the 3 Billion Gallons by 2030 SAF Grand Challenge, it's time to fast-track production. We know the why and the when. But how, where, with what,

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Medium-term Opportunities, Transition in Ethanol and the Reality of the ‘American Dream’ in Brazil; Inside Jalles Day

by Laura (Global Happenings) The energy transition, biofuels opportunities in the sugar and ethanol market, innovations in cultivation and financial sustainability were at the center of the debates at “Jalles Day” this Thursday (4), an event of the Jalles Machado (JALL3) for its investors. At

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Government Exploring Ethanol-Blended Petrol

(International The News) The government is contemplating blending ethanol into petrol, with the prime minister forming a committee to look into prospects in this regard. The committee will be headed by the minister of petroleum with the minister of finance, minister

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Neste Welcomes the French Government’s Decision to Approve the Sales of Transport Fuels from 100% Renewable Raw Materials in France

(Neste) Neste welcomes the French government's decision to approve the sales of transport fuels from 100% renewable raw materials, such as renewable diesel (also known as “HVO100”), at fuel stations. So far, the sales have been limited to logistics companies with

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to the SAF Grand Challenge

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 26 Workstreams, 140 Activities and with 2030 & 2030-2050 impact timeframes — The SAF Grand Challenge is ambitious and detailed, with many US Federal agencies and one aggressive goal. In this deck, the deed for policy

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Spanish Government Should Adopt Ecological Commission's Recommendations for SAF Production

(International Air Transport Association) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the approval of a non-binding legislative proposal to the Spanish government to promote the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Spain. The Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge Commission of Spain’s

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Burgum Set to Decide on Massive Pipeline Project that’s Pitting His Rural Constituents against GOP Megadonors

by Allison Gordon and Casey Tolan (CNN)  As Donald Trump is considering him for his vice-presidential pick, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum could play a deciding role in allowing a massive carbon dioxide pipeline project – backed by GOP megadonors who

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Overreliance on EV’s Generate Power Grid Concerns

by Mark Dorenkamp (Brownfield Ag News)  There are concerns a reliance on electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector could compromise the U.S. power grid. Scott Richman with the Renewable Fuels Association says grids are already struggling and

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3rd Congress of the Brazilian Network for Sustainable Bio-Kerosene and Hydrocarbons for Aviation (RBQAV)

by Jefferson dos Santos Estevo* (Advanced Biofuels USA)The 3rd Congress of the Brazilian Network for Sustainable Bio-kerosene and Hydrocarbons for Aviation (Rede Brasileira de Bioquerosene e Hidrocarbonetos Sustentáveis para Aviação - RBQAV) took place on June 17th, 18th, and 19th

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Fossil Fuel Groups Ask SCOTUS to Overturn California’s Clean Car Waiver

by Lesley Clark (Politico Pro Climatewire) EPA allows California to set tougher emissions standards, which 17 other states have also adopted. -- Fossil fuel interests want the Supreme Court to review California's authority to set stricter emissions standards for cars and trucks

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Shell to Pause Construction on One of Europe's Biggest Biofuels Plants

by Carl Surran (Seeking Alpha) Shell (NYSE:SHEL) said on Tuesday it will stop construction of a major biofuels production facility in the Netherlands, as it seeks to ensure the project's competitiveness in a market that faces an anticipated flood of sustainable fuels from

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Renewable Fuel Standards for 2023-25 Appropriately Set, EPA Says

by Shayna Greene (Bloomberg Law) Supplemental volumes already partially upheld by court; Recordkeeping necessary for food feedstock eligibility -- The Environmental Protection Agency defended its latest standards for renewable fuel from various attacks by both environmental and industry groups. “EPA appropriately set the specific

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Northern Ireland Seeks to Develop “Sustainable Biomethane Sector” Public Comment DEADLINE August 9, 2024

(Bioenergy Insight) ... Encirc’s sustainability director, Fiacre O’Donnell has said that the “only way to achieve a truly Net Zero future is to adopt new sustainable fuel sources at scale”. Fiacre was speaking in the wake of Economy Minister Deirdre Hargey

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State of Sustainable Fleets In 2024

(BioCycle) State of Sustainable Fleets is an annual evaluation of the clean commercial transportation market, conducted by TRC Companies, Inc. Now in its fifth year, the annual Market Brief provides historic data and analysis on leading sustainable technologies for fleets — including electrification, renewable

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KPI Signs Partnership Agreement with Italy’s Fox Petroli to Produce Biofuels

(Arab Times) Kuwait Petroleum International (KPI) announced on Wednesday completing the agreement to acquire a 50 percent stake in Italy’s Eco Fox SRL, a company wholly owned by Fox Petroli, which specializes in the production of biofuels. In a statement to

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Innovation and Collaboration: The Engine behind Sustainable Marine Fuels

by Mallory Hauser (Port of Seattle)  Sustainable marine fuels are the future of maritime transportation, and it's a conversation that demands all hands on deck. Government, ports, industry leaders, innovators, investors, and the community all have a role to play. Without this collective

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International Agencies Issue Joint Statement on the Role of Sustainable Bioenergy

(Bioenergy International)  ... To raise awareness of the significance and highlight the critical role of sustainable bioenergy in the global energy transitions, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has issued a joint statement that seeks to address the persistent debates

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Letters to the Editor: Aviation Fuel

by Alison Graab (Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition/Boston Herald)  The recent guest oped (“Taxpayers shouldn’t subsidize billionaires’ jet fuel,” June 21) significantly mischaracterizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), its benefits and beneficiaries. Nearly 3 million passengers and more than 58,000 tons of cargo

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SAF Roundtable in Vancouver

by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com)  Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry, including Renewable Fuels Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ed Hubbard, joined a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy roundtable in Vancouver, Canada recently on the sidelines of a USDA agribusiness trade mission. The U.S.

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The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to a Year of Opportunity for Sustainable Fuels & Chemicals

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Gerard Ostheimer, Manager of the CEM Biofuture Campaign and chairman of the Bold Goals Action Group, gave these slides at ABLC 2024 outlining the opportunities at the international policy level stemming from India’s G20 presidency last

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Philippine DOE to Release Roadmap for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in July

(Power Philippines News)  The roadmap for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will be developed this July, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). In the recently concluded German-Philippine conference on innovative bioenergy technologies, DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina L. Guevara said that the

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Biofuels to Spur Investments of B114bn Public Comments DEADLINE July 12, 2024

by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) National oil plan looks at impact of shift to cleaner fuels for transport -- Biofuels, including gasohol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), are expected to help generate new investment worth 114 billion baht in the oil business over

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Mahle Bats for Biofuels to Drive Cleaner Vehicular Emissions in India

by Murali Gopalan  (Economic Times Auto)  The German auto parts maker, with a significant presence in India, is pushing for use of biofuels as a clean alternative. It also hopes to set up a Bio-Mobility Tech Centre in Pune on the lines

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EIB and Cepsa Sign €285 Million Loan to Finance the Construction of a Second-Generation Biofuels Plant in Spain

(Cepsa) - Plant in Andalusia region to make biofuels from organic waste like used cooking oil or agricultural waste, supporting the circular economy;  Biofuels to be used in sectors that are difficult to decarbonise, such as air transport, maritime transport

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CARB Floats ICE-Only Fleet Average in Bid to Strengthen Vehicle GHG Rules

(Inside EPA) California air board officials are proposing to tighten light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards by creating an internal combustion engine (ICE)-only fleet average starting in model year 2030, an action that would “remove” automakers’ current ability to factor a range

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Enova Grants USD 113m for Hydrogen and Ammonia-Fuelled Vessels Next DEADLINE September 27, 2024

(Renewables Now) Norwegian state-run enterprise Enova SF this week awarded over NOK 1.2 billion (USD 113m/EUR 106m) in funding to more than a dozen projects for the delivery of hydrogen and ammonia-fuelled vessels. The winning applications came from the companies Hoegh Autoliners,

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New Blog from Low Carbon Fuels Coalition

(Low Carbon Fuels Coalition) Today, the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition is introducing a new blog. It's a go-to resource for topics & insights on the progress of clean fuel standard policies—both the results they've already delivered to cut hashtag#GHG emissions,

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US Opens Way for Brazil Used Cooking Oil in Blow for Farmers

by Clarice Couto and Tarso Veloso (BNN Bloomberg)  Brazil said the US has cleared the way for its shipments of used cooking oil in a move that may further erode profits for American soybean producers and crushers as they face increased

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How Water Could Be the Future of Fuel

by Nicolás Rivero and Emily Wright (Washington Post) A new generation of fuels could power planes and ships without warming the planet. -- ... Turning hydrogen into liquid fuel could help slash planet-warming pollution from heavy vehicles, cutting a key source of emissions

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