The U.S Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are launching the next phase of the organic Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments.
Yield10 Bioscience Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American Airlines Inc. to collaborate in developing the value chain for camelina as a low-carbon feedstock oil for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Clean Fuels Alliance America has announced the appointment of Katherine Reed as senior communications manager. Reed will support the implementation of the association's marketing and communications plan.
Divert Inc. has announced a $1 billion infrastructure development agreement with Enbridge Inc. The agreement will support the development of wasted food to renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities across North America.
Viridi Energy has begun construction on a landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department's landfill in Ringle, Wisconsin. The project will convert a dormant biogas-to-energy project into an RNG facility.
Enviva Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on March 1, reporting that the company delivered a record 1.5 million metric tons of wood pellets during the three-month period at higher-than expected sale prices.
Neste, Airbus, Safran Engines and Microflite have jointly operated Australia's first helicopter flights using SAF. The Airbus H130 helicopter was powered by a Safran Arriel 2D engine and fueled with SAF supplied by Neste.
Swedish Biofuels AB announced on Feb. 27 an investment by Mitsubishi Corp. to jointly accelerate commercial deployment of clean renewable fuels using Swedish Biofuels advanced alcohol to jet (ATJ) technology.
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.
Yield10 Bioscience Inc., an agricultural bioscience company, on Feb. 21 announced key advancements for enabling weed control for Camelina cultivation and for supporting grower adoption of this crop for the biofuel feedstock oil market.
Origin Materials Inc. on Feb. 23 held a fourth quarter earnings call, discussing progress with the development of the company's first commercial-scale facility, a newly launched biofuel initiative and a new partnership with Avantium.
Beyond6 will build a state-of-the-art renewable compressed natural gas facility to supply for Detmar Logistics LLC. When complete in Q3, the station will deliver CNG linked to renewable natural gas (RNG).
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.
KBR announced Feb. 20 that it has launched SAF technology in alliance with Swedish Biofuels AB, a technology developer and pioneer in cutting-edge research on biofuels. Validation of KBR's technology was performed in conjunction with DARPA.
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.
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.
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.
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 13 released an updated five-year plan that provides insights into the company's plans to generate $2.0 billion of revenues, $496 million of net income, and $682 million adjusted EBITDA in year 2027.
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.
Neste and Wizz Air have agreed on the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from 2025 onwards. The agreement gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase 36,000 tons of Neste-produced SAF per annum over a period of three years.
FPU Renewables LLC on Feb. 21 announced plans to construct, own and operate a dairy manure renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy in Madison County, Florida. The project is expected to be operational in 2024.
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.
Aemetis Inc. in Feburary hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross for a discussion and site tours of the company's renewable biofuel and dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that enables easy follow-up and verification of each truck's usage of renewable fuels. The solution combines data from Scania Fleet Management Portal with Neste's fuel emission data.
Sasol, the global chemicals and energy company, and Topsoe, a global leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, have signed a MOU with the intent to establish a 50/50 joint venture (JV) in 2023 to produce SAF.
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).
Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Nature Energy Biogas A/S, the largest producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Europe.
Green Impact Partners Inc. in mid-February announced plans to purchase all of the partnership units of GreenGas Colorado LLC held by its minority partner and announced the selection of Amber Infrastructure Group as a strategic partner.
The government of Japan on Feb. 1 issued proposed biofuel standards for 2023-2027 that address both ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). A public comment period is open through March 2, with the new standards scheduled to take effect April 1.
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.
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