Biodiesel World News

Supreme Court hears arguments in SRE challenge The U.S. Supreme Court on April 27 heard oral arguments pertaining its pending review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal’s January 2020 ruling on SREs. The arguments largely focused on how to interpret the statute's use of the word "extension." READ MORE SHARE
USDA announces $18.4 million in HBIIP awards In honor of Earth Day, the USDA on April 22 announced $18.4 million in awards through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to help expand the availability of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
	Biden sets goal to cut US GHG emissions in half by 2030 President Biden marked Earth Day on April 22 by announcing a new target for the U.S. to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by 2030 when compared to a 2005 baseline. READ MORE SHARE
Washington legislature passes CFS bill, delivers bill to governor Both chambers of the Washington State Legislature on April 25 voted to approve a bill that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tweeted a statement in approval later that day and is expected to sign the bill soon. READ MORE SHARE
Deputy ag secretary nominee stresses importance of biofuels Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden’s nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration’s climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22. READ MORE SHARE
EPA: RIN generation tops 1.64 billion in March The U.S. EPA has released data showing that more than 1.64 billion renewable identification numbers (RIN) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in March, up from 1.58 billion during the same month of last year. READ MORE SHARE
Valero provides update of renewable fuel projects Valero Energy released first quarter results on April 22, reporting improved results for its ethanol operations and record operating income for its renewable diesel segment. The company also discussed plans for a CCS project at its ethanol plants. READ MORE SHARE
Love’s, Cargill partner on renewable diesel project The Love’s Family of Companies, Cargill and their affiliates have entered into a unique 50/50 joint venture to produce and market renewable diesel. The joint venture, Heartwell Renewables, will construct a renewable diesel plant in Nebraska. READ MORE SHARE
Louisiana Green Fuels proposes 32 MMgy renewable diesel project On April 23, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and CEO Paul Schubert of Strategic Biofuels LLC announced that the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Louisiana Green Fuels, plans to develop a 32 MMgy renewable diesel plant. READ MORE SHARE
NYSEC, NBB and industry partners promote bioheat for Earth Day The New York State Energy Coalition and National Biodiesel Board broadened consumer awareness of Bioheat fuel and New York State legislation to lower carbon emissions with full color, half-page ads in the Wall Street Journal and Newsday. READ MORE SHARE