Renewable natural gas (RNG) developer Opal Fuels held its first earnings call on Nov. 15, reporting that the company had 38 projects in operation, construction or advanced development. Opal went public in July 2022.
ANA to use SAF produced by Neste on domestic flights
By All Nippon Airways
November 15, 2022
All Nippon Airways, Japan's largest airline, announced its second ANA Green Jet will enter service on regular scheduled domestic flights. To commemorate its inaugural take off, ANA will use SAF produced by Neste.
Biobased diesel fuels deliver major GHG emission reductions
By Diesel Technology Forum
November 15, 2022
Use of low-carbon renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels are delivering significant GHG and other emissions reductions in California, and hold expanded opportunities for reducing carbon emissions from the trucking sector in other states.
United Airlines invests in Next Renewable Fuels
By United Airlines
November 15, 2022
On Nov. 15, United Airlines Ventures announced a strategic investment in Next Renewable Fuels, which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026.
The Senate Ag Committee on Nov. 15 continued its work to develop the 2023 Farm Bill with a hearing focused on rural development and energy programs, including HBIIP, REAP, the BioPreferred Program, and 9003 loan guarantee program.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. is considering plans to ramp up SAF production at its Montana Renewables biorefinery to as high as 230 MMgy. That facility, currently focused on renewable diesel production, began commissioning this fall.
WestJet invests in the future of SAF in Canada
By WestJet
November 11, 2022
WestJet on Nov. 2 announced a three-month commitment to operating all flights, from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced by Neste.
A multi-scale lifecycle assessment conducted by researchers from Yale Schhol of the Environment's Center for Industrial Ecology explains how eco-friendly uses for urban tree waste could substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions in U.S. cities.
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Energy, on Nov. 4 announced $1.5 billion from President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act to build and upgrade America's national laboratories.
CastleRock Green Energy to build biofuel facilities in Washington
By CastleRock Green Energy
November 10, 2022
CastleRock Green Energy, a renewable energy and infrastructure fund based in New York, New York, has announced its intention to build a pair of 20 million gallon per year biofuel production facilities in the area of Shelton, Washington.
Gevo Inc. announced progress with its RNG project during a Q3 earnings call held Nov. 8. The company also provided an update on its SAF project under development in South Dakota and discussed plans to pursue CCS.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 9 delivered its proposed rule to set RFS blending obligations for 2023 and beyond to the White House Office of Management and Budget. OMB review marks a final stage before a proposed rule is released for public comment.
Neste, CargoAi partner to reduce emissions from cargo transport
By Neste Corp.
November 09, 2022
CargoAi and Neste have announced a pioneering partnership that enables freight forwarders and their clients to significantly reduce the carbon emissions of their cargo transport through the purchase of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy are among the organizations that participated in a virtual roundtable with the U.S. Department of Treasury on Nov. 7 that focused on implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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 Nov. 9. The estimate for 2021-'22 soybean oil use in biofuel was increased.
NextEra Energy announces plans for Alabama RNG project
By NextEra Energy
November 07, 2022
NextEra Energy Resources LLC and Coffee County, Alabama, announced plans to build the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in the state of Alabama. The project is currently expected to be operational in early 2024.
Aemetis discusses progress with ethanol, biogas projects
November 07, 2022
Aemetis Inc. released third quarter financial results on Nov. 3, reporting a 44 percent increase in revenue. During an earnings call, company officials discussed progress with the company's ethanol, biogas, SAF and biobased diesel projects.
EPA to release 2023 RFS proposed rule by Nov. 30
November 07, 2022
The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy filed a notice with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Nov. 4 agreeing to extend the Nov. 16 deadline for the release of a proposed rule to set 2023 RFS RVOs. That deadline is now set for Nov. 30.
Gevo announces SAF sales agreement with Iberia Airlines
By Gevo Inc.
November 03, 2022
Gevo Inc. has announced a new fuel sales agreement with Iberia Airlines, which is part of International Airlines Group . The agreement provides Iberia Airlines 6 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years.
Neste, Sunweb Group partner to reduce emissions with SAF
By Neste Corp.
November 03, 2022
Sunweb Group, one of the leading European travel organizations, and Neste have entered into a new partnership based on which Sunweb Group purchases 306 tons (385,000 liters) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Neste.
Biofuel groups call GAO report on SREs shoddy, obsolete
November 03, 2022
Representatives of the biofuels industry are slamming a report on the Renewable Fuel Standard's small refinery exemption (SRE) program released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on Nov. 3, calling the report shoddy and obsolete.
British Airways, LanzaJet, Nova Pangaea accelerate SAF initiative
By British Airways
November 02, 2022
British Airways, LanzaJet and Nova Pangaea Technologies have signed an agreement that will accelerate their ground-breaking Project Speedbird initiative to develop cost-effective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial use in the U.K.
Biofuel, ag groups praise EPA's decision to reverse SREs
By Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association and American Coalition for Ethanol
November 02, 2022
Growth Energy, RFA, ACE and NFU on Nov. 1 filed a motion to intervene in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals in support of the U.S. EPA's decision to deny 69 petitions from refineries seeking small refinery exemptions (SREs) under the RFS.
Neste, ITOCHU, Fuji Oil demonstrate SAF blending in Japan
By Neste Corp.
November 02, 2022
ITOCHU Corp. has been selected for a SAF demonstration project by the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The project aims to demonstrate the blending of imported SAF.
CVR Energy ramps up renewable diesel production
November 02, 2022
CVR Energy Inc. has reported its renewable diesel unit at the Wynnewood refinery in Oklahoma continued to increase production during the third quarter. A feedstock pretreatment unit is expected to be operational next year.
Topsoe technology to be installed at Canadian biorefinery
By Topsoe
November 01, 2022
Topsoe has been selected by Federated Co-operatives Ltd. to officially support the production of renewable diesel in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. FCL has chosen Topsoe's HydroFlex process to produce low-carbon renewable diesel.
Idemitsu selects Axens' ATJ technology for Japan SAF project
By Axens
November 01, 2022
Idemitsu has selected Axens' alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology for its first sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) project in Japan, contributing to Japan energy transitions in the field of aviation. The technology converts ethanol into SAF.
Shell acquires waste oil recycling company EcoOils
By Shell Eastern Petroleum
November 01, 2022
Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has acquired EcoOils Ltd., a waste oil recycling firm. The acquisition is part of Shell's ambition to increase production of sustainable low carbon fuels for transport.
McDonald's Canada testing RNG in its supply chain fleet
By FortisBC
November 01, 2022
Martin-Brower of Canada Co., a leading logistics service provider for restaurant chains around the world, is operating its first tractor for McDonald's Canada food delivery services on 100 percent renewable natural gas (RNG) provided by FortisBC.
The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts global biofuel consumption could more than double by 2030 and continue to increase through 2050.
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