Neste supplies SAF to Boeing
By Neste Corp.
February 20, 2023
Boeing has agreed to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel supplied by EPIC Fuels, Signature Aviation and Avfuel to power its U.S. commercial operations through 2023. Neste's SAF will be blended with conventional jet fuel at a 30/70 ratio.
bp plans for biorefinery in Australia reach new milestone
By bp
February 20, 2023
bp has announced plans to retrofit its Kwinana refinery in Australia to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel. The facility is expected to begin producing biobased fuels in 2026.
Construction underway on Amp Americas RNG facility in Wisconsin
By Amp Americas
February 20, 2023
Amp Americas has begun construction on a dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Darlington, Wisconsin. The new project is expected to capture dairy waste from approximately 4,000 cows and is scheduled begin operations in mid-2023.
GAO: EPA's June 2022 denial of SREs not subject to CRA
February 20, 2023
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
EPA: 1.75 billion RINs generated under RFS in January
February 20, 2023
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.
Fulcrum BioEnergy's UK SAF project awarded $20 million
By Fulcrum BioEnergy
February 17, 2023
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.'s U.K. subsidiary received a grant of approximately £16.8 million ($20.2 million) from the U.K. Department for Transport Advanced Fuels Fund to support development of SAF production facility.
UGI, Archaea Energy launch Pennsylvania RNG project joint venture
By UGI Energy Services
February 16, 2023
UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., and Archaea Energy Inc., a subsidiary of bp, have entered into a joint venture, Aurum Renewables LLC, to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Pennsylvania.
American Biogas Council submits Renewable Fuel Standard comments
By American Biogas Council
February 15, 2023
The American Biogas Council submitted comments to the U.S. EPA's proposed “Set Rule� regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard. The proposed rule includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025 and addresses the genration of eRINs.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches Verdalia Bioenergy
By Goldman Sachs Asset Management
February 09, 2023
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, through its infrastructure investing business has established Verdalia Bioenergy, a new business focused on developing, acquiring, building and operating biomethane plants across Europe.
Shell, S&W partner to develop, produce biofuel feedstocks
By S&W Seed Co.
February 09, 2023
Equilon Enterprises LLC (Shell) and S&W Seed Co. have execution an agreement to establish a joint venture (JV) for the purpose of developing novel plant genetics for oil seed cover crops as feedstocks for biofuel production.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2022-'23 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Feb. 8. The U.S. soybean outlook is for lower soybean crush and higher ending stocks.
CAM Integrated Solutions partners with Amp Americas
By CAM Integrated Solutions LLC
February 08, 2023
CAM Integrated Solutions LLC announced on Feb. 2 their partnership with Amp Americas, a leader in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry providing carbon-negative fuels and feedstocks from waste at dairy farms.
Indian Oil signs MOU with LanzaJet on SAF
By LanzaJet
February 08, 2023
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil) on Feb. 8 entered into a memoradnum of understing (MOU) with fuels technology company LanzaJet to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production in India.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced $25.5 million in funding to enable the sustainable use of domestic biomass and waste resources, such as agricultural residues and algae, to produce low-carbon biofuels and bioproducts.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels.
Neste reports strong 2022 performance for renewables
February 08, 2023
Neste Corp. on Feb. 8 released Q4 and full year 2022 financial results, reporting strong performance for its renewable products segment. Renewable diesel demand remained robust and the company highlighted plans for increased SAF prodcution.
Alder Fuels reorganizes, announces more durable path forward
By Alder Fuels
February 07, 2023
Alder Fuels on Feb. 6 issued a statement discussing the future of the company and its operations. The announcement follows the recent appointment of a new acting CEO and funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Illinois governor signs bill establishing SAF tax credit
February 07, 2023
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Feb. 3 signed the Invest in Illinois Act. The legislative package, in part, creates a $1.50 per gallon sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) purchase tax credit to support the supply and use of SAF within the state.
Axens, Praj sign MOU for SAF projects in India
By Axens
February 06, 2023
Axens and Praj have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work jointly on projects in India for production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from low carbon alcohols through alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway.
Lufthansa Group, VARO Energy partner on SAF
By Lufthansa Group
February 03, 2023
The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a MOU on the production and supply of SAF. This means that VARO could supply the Lufthansa Group large volumes of SAF from as early as 2026.
EIA: US renewable diesel capacity could more than double by 2025
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
February 02, 2023
U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could more than double from current levels by the end of 2025, based on several announcements for projects that are either under construction or could start development soon.
Diamond Green Diesel approves SAF project in Texas
By Darling Ingredients Inc.
February 02, 2023
Darling Ingredients Inc. and Valero Energy Corp., on Jan. 31 announced that the companies have made the final investment decision on a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project at the Diamond Green Diesel (DGD) Port Arthur plant in Texas.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has proposed to increase funding for the state's Minnesota's Bioincentive Program, which aims to spur private investment in the production of advanced fuels, renewable chemicals and biomass thermal energy.
Greenfield Global leverages ag clean technology program funding
By Greenfield Global Inc.
February 01, 2023
Greenfield Global Inc., in close collaboration with the University of Alberta's Faculty of Engineering, is leading the development of a new clean technology that will convert agricultural waste into renewable diesel fuel.
Virent biobased fuel used in SAF demonstration flight
By Marathon Petroleum Corp.
February 01, 2023
Virent's plant-based synthesized aromatic kerosene on Jan. 30 helped power an Emirates Airline demonstration flight, the first in the Middle East and North Africa to use 100 percent SAF in one engine and traditional jet fuel in the other.
Marathon starts up phase 1 of Martinez conversion project
February 01, 2023
Marathon Petroleum has announced that the first phase of its renewable diesel conversion project at its Martinez refinery in California has commenced startup activities and is on track to be operating at full nameplate capacity by the end of Q1.
United, Tallgrass and Green Plains partner on ethanol-based SAF
By United Airlines
January 31, 2023
United Airlines, Tallgrass, and Green Plains Inc. have announced a new joint venture – Blue Blade Energy – to develop and then commercialize a novel sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology that uses ethanol as its feedstock.
Aemetis Biogas: Additional RNG infrastructure now in service
By Aemetis Inc.
January 31, 2023
Aemetis Inc. announced it has accepted into service 36 miles of additional biogas pipeline; two biogas digesters, the biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility, and the utility gas pipeline interconnection unit. Additional digesters will be commissioned soon.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was up in November, with gains for both ethanol and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly from October.
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