Blue Biofuels receives DOE grant for renewable fuels technology
By Blue Biofuels Inc.
July 11, 2023
Blue Biofuels Inc. announced on July 11 it has been awarded a U.S. Department of Energy Small Business Innovation Research Phase 1 grant. The $206,500 grant will support efforts to scale and optimize the company's cellulose-to-sugar process.
The U.S. DOE on July 10 awarded a $2.5 million grant to the University of North Dakota's Energy & Environmental Research Center to help advance a CCUS project at Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s renewable diesel plant in Dickinson, North Dakota.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration increased its forecast for 2023 renewable diesel production in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 11. The forecast for 2024 renewable diesel production, however, was reduced.
Haffner Energy launches SAF technology
By Haffner Energy
July 10, 2023
Haffner Energy in launching SAFNOCA, an integrated solution for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The patented technology involves renewable synthetic gas production from diversified biomass and organic waste.
EIA: Biofuels displace distillate fuel oil on the West Coast
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
July 10, 2023
Last year, U.S. West Coast distillate consumption, as measured by product supplied, was at its lowest since 2002 and is on track to fall further this year. The growing use of biofuels instead of petroleum diesel is the primary cause for the decline.
USDA expands crop insurance for camelina
July 10, 2023
The USDA's Risk Management Agency on June 30 announced it will expand crop insurance for camelina in direct response to the anticipated increase in demand for the crop for biofuel production. The expansion provides additional grower certainty.
Uniper, Sasol ecoFT continue to develop SkyFuelH2
By Uniper
July 06, 2023
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.
Topsoe technology supports HF Sinclair's biofuel production
By Topsoe
July 06, 2023
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.
bp invests $10 million in bio-methanol producer WasteFuel
By bp
July 06, 2023
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.
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.
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.
Clean Fuels Alliance America welcomes new members
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.
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.
Marquis acquires permits related to soybean crush project
By Marquis
July 05, 2023
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.
Bunge, Chevron acquire Argentina seed business Chacraservicios
By Chevron Corp.
July 05, 2023
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.
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.
Nippon Express Europe, Lufthansa Cargo conclude SAF agreement
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.
Korean Air partners with GS Caltex to test SAF
By Korean Air
June 29, 2023
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.
Eni Sustainable Mobility, PBF energy announce closing of JV
By PBF Energy Inc.
June 29, 2023
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.
DOE, Sunvapor, Oberon Fuels test solar steam, battery technology
By Oberon Fuels
June 29, 2023
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.
Boeing partners on roadmap for SAF production in Southeast Asia
By Boeing
June 28, 2023
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.
Strategic Biofuels selects SLB for carbon sequestration services
By Strategic Biofuels
June 28, 2023
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.
Canadian SAF organization launches SAF roadmap
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.
Astra Energy announces strategic partnership with Phambili
By Astra Energy Inc.
June 27, 2023
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.
Vertex announces first commercial sales of renewable diesel
By Vertex Energy Inc.
June 27, 2023
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.
Aemetis RNG production exceeds plan by 20% during Q2
By Aemetis Inc.
June 27, 2023
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.
Volaris invests in SAF startup CleanJoule
By Volaris
June 23, 2023
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.
DOE collaborative to establish biomanufacturing hub
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.
Sasol, Topsoe partner to accelerate global SAF production
By Sasol
June 22, 2023
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.
Airbus, LanzaJet to collaborate on SAF production
By LanzaJet
June 22, 2023
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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