National Grid identifies robust stocks of RNG, hydrogen
By National Grid
August 18, 2022
National Grid has located robust stocks of renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen potentially available for its customers in Massachusetts and New York through the company's first-of-its kind Northeast clean energy RFI issued in May.
EPA: No new SRE petitions filed, 3 remain pending
August 18, 2022
The U.S. EPA on Aug. 18 published updated data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) filed under the RFS, reporting that no new SRE petitions have been filed in the past month. Three SRE petitions are currently pending.
EPA: 1.7 billion RINs generated in July
August 18, 2022
The U.S. EPA released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data on Aug. 18, reporting that 1.7 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, down slightly from the same month of last year.
Archaea signs new 20-year RNG agreement with Énergir
By Archaea Energy Inc.
August 17, 2022
Archaea Energy Inc. is expanding its commercial partnership with Énergir L.P. by entering into a new long-term RNG purchase and sale agreement. This is the second long-term commercial agreement between the two companies.
The Low Carbon Fuels Coalition on Aug. 7 sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board urging the agency to recognize farming practices and other methods of climate smart agriculture (CSA) in its upcoming Low Carbon Fuel Standard rulemaking.
Kinder Morgan buys 7 landfill gas projects, plans RNG conversions
By Kinder Morgan
August 16, 2022
Kinder Morgan Inc. has closed on the acquisition of North American Natural Resources Inc. and its sister companies. The transaction includes seven landfill gas-to-power facilities. The company plans to convert four of those facilities to RNG.
Clean Fuels celebrates new name with ribbon cutting ceremony
By Clean Fuels Alliance America
August 16, 2022
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, along with other officials and civic leaders, on Aug. 16 joined Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen for a ribbon cutting at the trade association's headquarters in Jefferson City.
The ITA is seeking additional nominations for members of its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee in an effort to widen the pool of qualified candidates and to ensure that diverse points of view are represented.
President Joe Biden on Aug. 16 signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, calling the legislation the “biggest step forward in climate—everâ€� and stressing it will allow the U.S. to boldly take additional steps towards meeting its climate goals.
Bayer on Aug. 15 announced the launch of ForGround, a farmer-first digital platform that will transform the way farms of all sizes can more easily make the transition to sustainable agricultural practices.
INNIO has announced Raven SR' will use INNIO's Jenbacher engines [60 Hz] with a “Ready for H2� option to power and heat the company's S- Series hydrogen production facility at a sanitary landfill in Richmond, California.
Atlantic Biomass, Bionoid partner on hemp-based SAF
By Atlantic Biomass LLC
August 12, 2022
Atlantic Biomass LLC on Aug. 11 signed a Letter of Intent with Bionoid Inc. signaling their joint commitment to producing commercial quantities of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from residual hemp biomass.
U.S. soybean production for 2022 is expected to reach 4.53 billion bushels, up 2 percent when compared to 2021, according to the USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service's latest Crop Production report, issued Aug. 12.
The USDA reduced its estimate for 2021-'22 soybean oil use in biofuel by 200 million pounds in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Aug. 12. The forecast for 2020-'23 soybean oil use in biofuel was maintained.
The House on Aug. 12 voted 220 to 207 to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, a legislative package that includes a wide range of provisions that benefit the biofuel and bioenergy industries. President Biden is expected to sign the bill next week.
Restaurant Technologies to utilize fuels from Chevron REG
By Restaurant Technologies
August 11, 2022
Restaurant Technologies is taking a step forward in its sustainability journey by utilizing biofuels from Chevron Renewable Energy Group, a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., in its commercial vehicle fleet.
Renewable diesel facility in Reno begins operations
By Greater Commercial Lending
August 11, 2022
Greater Commercial Lending has announced that New Rise Renewables Reno, a 44 MMgy renewable diesel faciltiy located in Reno, Nevada, is begining operations. The project was inagurated by local officials on Aug. 11.
39th Annual Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo to be held June 12-14
By Ethanol Producer Magazine
August 10, 2022
BBI International has announced the 39th Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo will be held June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Speaker presentation abstracts will be accepted through Feb. 10, 2023.
Alfa Laval acquires Desmet
By Alfa Laval
August 10, 2022
Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Desmet, part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, a world leader in engineering and supplying processing plants and technologies for edible oils and biofuel sectors.
The Canadian government on Aug. 3 awarded $1.8 million under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriAssurance Program to Bioindustrial Innovation Canada, a nonprofit group that supports the commercialization of sustainable technologies.
Sustainable Oils to develop camelina varieties via gene editing
By Sustainable Oils Inc.
August 09, 2022
Sustainable Oils Inc. on Aug. 8 announced a joint licensing agreement with Corteva Agriscience and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard for CRISPR-Cas9 and related gene editing tools to further develop their patented camelina varieties.
Gevo Inc. plans to host a groundbreaking ceremony in September to kick off the initial site work phase at its proposed Net Zero 1 facility under development in Lake Preston, South Dakota, according to comments made by CEO Patrick Gruber on Aug. 8.
The Senate on Aug. 7 passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 by a vote of 51 to 50 along party lines. Vice President Kamala Harris cast the tie-breaking vote. The bill includes a range of provisions benefiting biofuel and bioenergy prodcution.
Neste, Hellenic Petroleum supply SAF to Aegean Airlines
By Neste Corp.
August 08, 2022
Neste and Hellenic Petroleum Group have entered into an agreement for the commercial distribution of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel on flights by Aegean Airlines, the leading air carrier in Greece.
The EPA on Aug. 1 opened a 15-day comment period on two additional peer review candidates that are under consideration to serve on an external expert panel to peer review the EPA's third triennial report to Congress on biofuels and the environment.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. expects to begin producing renewable diesel at its facility in Great Fall, Montana, within the next 60 to 70 days, according to comments made by CEO Todd Borgmann during a Q2 earnings call on Aug. 5.
Darling Ingredients acquires Brazilian rendering company
By Darling Ingredients Inc.
August 05, 2022
Darling Ingredients Inc. has completed the acquisition of Brazil's largest independent rendering company, FASA Group. The acqusition will provid ean additional source of waste fats for use in the produciton of renewable diesel and SAF.
DOE achieves major biofuel technology, production milestone
By Josh Messner, technology manager, systems development and integration, U.S. Department of Energy’s BETO
August 05, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office partnered with T2C-Energy LLC to validate pilot-scale production of drop-in biofuels with a price of $3 per gallon of gas equivalent and at least 60 percent lower GHG than petroleum.
Neste strengthens its renewable raw material sourcing
By Neste
August 04, 2022
Neste has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Walco Foods, an Irish trader of animal fats. The acqusition will enhance Neste's supply of waste and residue raw materials for the production of renewable diesel and associated fuels and products.
Alaska Airlines, Gevo enter SAF sales agreement
By Gevo Inc.
August 03, 2022
Gevo Inc. has announced a new fuel sales agreement with Alaska Airlines. The agreement provides for Alaska Airlines to purchase 37 million gallons per year of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for five years through Gevo's future commercial operations.
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