Uniper and Sasol ecoFT have jointly applied for funding from both the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU Innovation Fund for funding to support thier SkyFuelH2 project. Construction on the proposed SAF facility is expected to begin in 2025.

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Topsoe was selected by HF Sinclair as a technology provider for the production of renewable fuels at its facilities in Sinclair, Wyoming; Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Artesia, New Mexico. All three faciliites utilize Topsoe's HydroFlex technology.

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bp ventures has committed $10 million in WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company that will use proven, scalable technologies to convert biobased municipal and agricultural waste into lower carbon fuels, such as bio-methanol.

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U.S. firms working with clean energy fuels, such as corn ethanol, woody biomass/cellulosic biofuel, and other biofuels, added 1,962 jobs in 2022. Bioenergy electric power generation (EPG) jobs were also up.

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Total operable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. expanded in April, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on June 30. Feedstock consumption was up when compared to the same month of last year.

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Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes new members

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By Clean Fuels Alliance America

July 05, 2023

As interest in low carbon fuels gains momentum, Clean Fuels Alliance America continues to grow stronger and more diverse by adding new members. Since January, Clean Fuels has welcomed nine new companies.

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Bruks Siwertell acquires West Salem Machinery

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By Bruks Siwertell Group

July 05, 2023

Bruks Siwertell Group has signed an acquisition contract for North American heavy machinery specialist, West Salem Machinery. WSM will continue to operate under its current name as a separate internal division within Bruks Siwertell Group.

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Marquis received the necessary permits for its Marquis South Dock Expansion project on the Illinois River at the Marquis Industrial Complex. The project supports a new soybean processing facility that will produce biofuel feedstock.

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Bunge and Chevron's Renewable Energy Group Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., have acquired Argentina-based Chacraservicios S.r.l. Chacraservicios is focused on the cultivation of camelina sativa, which can be used to produce biofuels.

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The USDA' on June 30 announced that an estimated 83.5 million acres of soybeans have been planted in the U.S. for 2023, down 5 percent when compared to 2022. Soybean harvested area for 2023 is estimated at 82.7 million acres, down 4 percent.

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Nippon Express Europe, Lufthansa Cargo conclude SAF agreement

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By Nippon Express Holdings Inc.

June 29, 2023

Nippon Express Europe GmbH, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings Inc. and Lufthansa Cargo AG contractually agreed on June 20, 2023, to advocate the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) when transporting airfreight shipments.

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Korean Air has partnered with GS Caltex to conduct test flights using SAF. The test flights using SAF will be analyzed and the results will be used by the Korean government to establish SAF quality standards and accelerate commercialization.

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Eni Sustainable Mobility Spa and PBF Energy Inc. on June 28 announced the closing of a 50-50 joint venture partnership in St. Bernard Renewables LLC (SBR), an operating biorefinery co-located with PBF's Chalmette Refinery in Louisiana.

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The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a demonstration of Sunvapor's solar steam and thermal battery technology to further lower the Carbon Intensity (CI) of the renewable dimethyl ether (DME) produced by Oberon Fuels.

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Boeing and the RSB will conduct a joint study to scale SAF production in Southeast Asia. Phase one of the study will evaluate whether SAF production could scale sustainably in Southeast Asia based on the availability and sustainability of feedstocks.

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Strategic Biofuels has entered into an agreement with SLB, a global technology company, to provide carbon sequestration services for for its Louisiana Green Fuels Project, supporting the production of deeply carbon-negative fuels.

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Canadian SAF organization launches SAF roadmap

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By Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels

June 27, 2023

The Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels launched a roadmap detailing its policy framework, its priority actions, and the next steps to ensure that the Canadian aviation sector remains competitive as it transitions to a net-zero future.

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A subsidiary of Astra Energy Inc. is partnering with Phambili USA to combine total waste processing utilizing Regreen Technologies Inc.'s energy pellets with the Phambili conversion unit to produce SAF and other products.

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Vertex Energy Inc. on June 26 announced that the company has completed its first series of commercial sales transactions of renewable diesel (RD) from its recently completed biorefinery in Mobile, Alabama.

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Aemetis Inc. has announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary is operating the Central Dairy Project production facilities 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and exceeded the RNG production plan by approximately 20 percent during Q2 2023.

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Volaris announces a $50 million investment agreement alongside Indigo Partners, GenZero, Cleanhill Partners, Frontier Airlines, and Wizz Air. The investment aims to accelerate the production of SAF through the North American startup CleanJoule.

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DOE collaborative to establish biomanufacturing hub

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By Katy Christiansen, Laboratory Relationship Manager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

June 23, 2023

As part of a newly established collaborative, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Advanced Biofuels and Bioproducts Process Development Unit will co-lead an effort to establish bioindustrial manufacturing capability in California.

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Sasol and Topsoe have signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture (JV) solidifying their commitment to produce SAF. The JV aims to develop, build, own, and operate SAF plants and market the SAF they produce.

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LanzaJet and Airbus on June 22 announced they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to address the needs of aviation through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement was announced during the Paris Air Show.

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The RFS Power Coalition on June 21 urged the U.S. EPA to finalize its proposal to incorporate electricity into the RFS by the end of the summer. The SET Rule finalized by the agency failed to finalize proposed eRIN provisions.

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The FAA has opened a public comment period regarding its intention to request OMB approval for a new information collection related to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) grant funding included in the Inflation Reduction Act.

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The governments of Canada and Manitoba announced on June 20 they will provide $2.9 million over two years to support front end engineering design (FEED) for Azure Sustainable Fuels Corp.'s proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant.

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The U.S. EPA on June 21 released its final RFS “set� rule, which includes a modest increase in biomass-based diesel RVOs for 2024 and 2025. The agency, however, elected not to finalize provisions of the proposed rule related to eRINs.

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Forest bioeconomy conference cultivates jobs, opportunities

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By British Columbia Ministry of Forests

June 21, 2023

From June 19-21, 2023, the Forest Innovation and Bioeconomy Conference is bringing together leaders in forestry, government and academia to discuss how to grow the forest bioeconomy, create opportunities for people and communities, and reduce waste.

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An agreement announced between the government of British Columbia and the Shxw'�whámél First Nation on June 17 could result in wood debris collected by containment barriers on the Fraser River being used for bioenergy production.

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