Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Nov. 1 confirmed that phase 1 of the renewable diesel conversion project at the company's Martinez refinery in California is expected to be mechanically complete by the end of 2022.
The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts increased global use of solid bioenergy through 2050, particularly in the industrial and power sectors.
Alder Fuels to utilize BTG Bioliquids fast pyrolysis technology
By BTG Bioliquids
October 31, 2022
On Oct. 27, as part of its goal to unleash production of 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel, Alder Fuels has selected BTG Bioliquids to be part of the first Alder Greencrude (AGC) processing facility in the U.S. Southeast.
Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was down slightly in August, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Oct. 31. Feedstock consumption for August was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to August 2021.
Biodiesel, renewable diesel reduce emissions in California
By Clean Fuels Alliance America
October 28, 2022
Clean Fuels Alliance America on Oct. 28 hailed California's Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2020, which reported a 16 percent decrease in transportation carbon emissions due in part to increasing use of biodiesel and renewable diesel.
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Georgia and two partner institutions have been awarded a $15.8 million grant over five years from the U.S. DOE to reengineer poplar trees to be used as a sustinable energy source.
Woodside Energy and LanzaTech NZ Inc. have announced a strategic collaboration with the signing of a strategic framework agreement. Under the agreement, the companies could collaborate to develop pilot facilities related to LanzaTech's technologies.
SunGas Renewables announces agreement with Arbor Renewable Gas
By SunGas Renewables Inc.
October 27, 2022
SunGas Renewables Inc. has announced an agreement with Arbor Renewable Gas LLC for supply of its SunGas System 1000 technology and equipment package to Arbor Gas' Spindletop Renewable Gasoline Project located in Beaumont, Texas.
Velocys improves CI score of proposed US facility
By Velocys
October 27, 2022
Velocys plc has announced that its proposed facility Bayou Fuels in Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. has been re-optimized for maximum decarbonization to a negative carbon intensity (CI) of -375g CO2e/MJ, down from the previous -144g CO2e/MJ.
Neste released third quarter financial results on Oct. 27, reporting that its Renewable Products segment performed well despite an adverse impact from margin hedging and some logistical delays in product deliveries.
The USDA has announced it will host a virtual listening session on Nov. 3 that focuses, in part, on biofuel infrastructure and REAP funding allocated by the Inflation Reduction Act. A 30-day public comment period is also being opened.
Eni ends procurement of palm oil
By Eni
October 26, 2022
Eni has definitively ended the procurement of palm oil for use at the Venice and Gela biorefineries for the production of hydrogenated biofuels. The company previously set a goal to become "palm oil free" by the end of 2022.
Fluor awarded contract for Imperial renewable diesel project
By Fluor Corp.
October 26, 2022
Fluor Corp. was awarded a reimbursable front-end engineering and detailed design, engineering and procurement services contract for Imperial for its renewable diesel complex under development at the Strathcona refinery inear Edmonton, Alberta.
Gevo enters new SAF sales agreement with Qatar Airways
By Gevo Inc.
October 25, 2022
Gevo Inc. has announced new fuel sales agreement with Qatar Airways for the purchase of 5 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years from Gevo's future commercial operations.
Minnesota landfill gas-to-RNG project begins operations
By Opal Fuels LLC
October 25, 2022
Opal Fuels Inc. and NextEra Energy Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources LLC, on Oct. 25 announced the commencement of commercial operations at the first landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Minnesota.
Neste to supply Air France-KLM Group with additional SAF
By Neste Corp.
October 25, 2022
The Air France-KLM Group (AF-KLM) and Neste have announced the expansion of their existing cooperation with a new strategic partnership for the supply of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to the Group.
Valero Energy Corp. released Q3 financial results on Oct. 25, reporting both its renewable diesel and ethanol operations were profitable during the quarter. The company also said additional renewable diesel capacity will be online next month.
UWO, Agra Energy break ground on biogas-to-liquid fuel project
By Natalie Johnson, University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
October 24, 2022
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has launched a new effort with Agra Energy to build Wisconsin's first commercial facility to turn dairy farm waste into biofuel. The facility will convert biogas waste into renewable diesel and jet fuel.
Topsoe on Oct. 19 announced its HydroFlex and H2bridge technologies will be deployed at a biorefinery under development in Manaus, Brazil, by Brasil BioFuels. The facility will produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 20 released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that one new SRE petition was filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard during the past month. According to the agency, five SRE petitions are now pending.
EPA: 1.72 billion RINs generated in September
October 24, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released data showing that 1.72 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the RFS in September, up from 1.62 billion generated during the same month of last year.
Breakthrough Energy awards $50 million grant to LanzaJet
By LanzaJet
October 19, 2022
Breakthrough Energy announced that its first Catalyst project funding will go to LanzaJet's Freedom Pines Fuels sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant in Soperton, Georgia, in the form of a $50 million grant.
Signature Aviation expands supply of Neste SAF in California
By Neste Corp.
October 19, 2022
Signature Aviation, the world's largest network of Fixed-Base Operations (FBO), announced on Oct. 19 that it has expanded the availability of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to all of its locations in California.
EverGen breaks ground on RNG facility expansion
By EverGen Infrastructure Corp.
October 19, 2022
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. has announced construction is underway on the renewable natural gas (RNG) expansion project at Fraser Valley Biogas. The facility, located in Abbotsford, British Columbia, has been in operation since 2011.
Senators urge EPA to issue a strong RFS “set” rule
October 19, 2022
A bipartisan group of senators, led by Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Oct. 19 sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to establish robust and expanded RVOs in its upcoming RFS "set" rule.
The Japanese government is seeking public comments on a draft policy to promote decarbonization in the aviation industry. The policy, in part, would require flights to be carbon neutral by 2050 and require airlines to use SAF.
Pulpwood Paradise and the US South
By Brooks Mendell
October 17, 2022
Wood fiber costs account for over 50% of the total pulp manufacturing cost worldwide, so tracking wood fiber costs supports investment and operational decisions across a range of facilities and markets in the forest sector.
4AIR to partner with Southwest Airlines to document SAF use
By 4AIR
October 17, 2022
4AIR, the first and only rating system focused on comprehensive sustainability in aviation, on Oct. 17 announced that it will provide sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) inventory accounting and documentation services for Southwest Airlines.
Eni considers building a third biorefinery in Livorno, Italy
By Eni
October 17, 2022
Eni is investigating the opportunity to build a new biorefinery at the company's industrial site in Livorno, Italy. The project would include a feedstock pretreatment unit, an Ecofining plant, and facility to produce hydrogen from methane.
Archaea Energy Inc. on Oct. 17 announced that it has agreed to be acquired by bp for approximately $4.1 billion, including $3.3 billion in cash and $800 million of net debt. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year.
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