Biodiesel World News

EIA: US biofuels capacity up in December, feedstock use down Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity expanded in December. Total biofuel feedstock consumption was down when compared to both the previous month and December 2021, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 28. READ MORE SHARE
Feenstra introduces 3 bills to boost research for biobased fuels Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, in February reintroduced three bills that aim to support the U.S. biofuels industry by comparing the costs of EV and FFV fleets, supporting R&D for SAF, and supporting the development of biofuel fuel cells. READ MORE SHARE
	EPA: 1.75 billion RINs generated under RFS in January The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022. READ MORE SHARE
Nebraska Soybean Board promotes biodiesel The Nebraska Soybean Board has launched a truck side campaign promoting the use of biodiesel fuel in the state. This effort is aimed at raising awareness about a homegrown market and encouraging Nebraskans to swich to biodiesel. READ MORE SHARE
CVR Energy restructures its renewables business CVR Energy Inc. on Feb. 1 completed a transaction to break out its renewables business, according to statements made by CEO David Lamp during a Q4 earnings call held Feb. 22. Lamp also discussed operations at CVR’s Oklahoma renewable diesel facility. READ MORE SHARE
Zero6 Energy, Chevron REG partner to drive emissions down Chevron Renewable Energy Group is using wind energy to lower the carbon intensity score of the biofuel produced at its facility in Albert Lea, Minnesota. CEEM recently visited the facility to learn more about the project. READ MORE SHARE
	Darling Ingredients recycles used cooking oil from Panda Express Darling Ingredients Inc. on Feb. 21 announced Panda Restaurant Group Inc. has chosen Darling Ingredients to recycle its used cooking oil into sustainable products, such as cleaner burning renewable diesel and SAF. READ MORE SHARE
Neste helps Bell 505 fuel single engine helicopter with SAF Bell Textron has completed its first flight fueled solely by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with its Bell 505 becoming the first-ever single engine helicopter to fly using 100 percent SAF, according to Neste. READ MORE SHARE
Strategic Biofuels to install Johnson Matthey, bp technology Johnson Matthey and bp on Feb. 20 announced that their co-developed, award-winning Fischer Tropsch (FT) CANS technology has been selected by Strategic Biofuels for its Louisiana Green Fuels project in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. READ MORE SHARE
Eni Sustainable Mobility, PBF Energy partner on US biorefinery Eni Sustainable Mobility and PBF Energy Inc. on Feb. 16 announced they have entered into definitive agreements to partner in a 50-50 joint venture for the biorefinery currently under construction co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana. READ MORE SHARE
EPA accepts Christianson PLLP quality assurance program protocol Christianson PLLP on Feb. 21 announced that the U.S. EPA has approved its Quality Assurance Program (QAP) protocol for biodiesel and renewable diesel producers participating in the Renewable Fuel Standard. READ MORE SHARE
United launches $100+ million sustainable flight fund In an effort to rally businesses and consumers, United has launched the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). READ MORE SHARE