Valero Energy Corp. released first quarter 2022 financial results on April 26, reporting both its ethanol and renewable diesel segments were profitable during the three-month period. Production of both fuels was up.
Aemetis set to launch phase two of biogas production
By Aemetis Inc.
April 25, 2022
The Aemetis Biogas subsidiary is ready to launch Phase 2 biogas production by completing construction of its third digester and successfully testing the 7-mile biogas pipeline section to be used by the next five dairy digesters.
Air Products, World Energy partner on SAF expansion in California
By Air Products
April 25, 2022
Air Products announced on April 22 that it is teaming up with World Energy to build a new $2 billion major expansion project at World Energy's sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production and distribution hub in Paramount, California.
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on April 22 approved a consent decree that requires the U.S. EPA to finalize its 2020-2022 renewable fuel obligations (RVOs) under the Renewable Fuel Standard by June 3, 2022.
EPA: 1.82 billion RINs generated in March
April 25, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that 1.82 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in March, up from 1.65 billion that were generated during the same month of last year.
Wisconsin AD facility converted from power production to RNG
By EnTech Solutions,
April 22, 2022
With the support of leadership from Dane County, Wisconsin, EnTech Solutions has partnered with Northern Biogas to repurpose an anaerobic biodigester facility formerly producing electricity to now produce clean RNG using agricultural waste.
California Ethanol + Power advances through DOE loan program
By California Ethanol and Power
April 21, 2022
California Ethanol and Power has advanced through Part I of the U.S. Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office Title XVII Innovative Energy Loan Guarantee Program and Renewable Energy Projects and Efficient Energy Projects Solicitation.
Strategic Biofuels, Koch agree on EPC guarantee for LGF project
By Strategic Biofuels
April 21, 2022
Strategic Biofuels has finalized its partnership with leading engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) firm Koch Project Solutions for its Louisiana Green Fuels Project in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on April 21, reporting for the third consecutive months that no new SRE petitions were filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The data also shows the agency did not act on any of the 69 pendng SRE petitions.
Amp Americas names new chief financial officer
By Amp Americas
April 20, 2022
Amp Americas on April 13 announced that Antoine Lafargue has joined the company as chief financial officer. As CFO, Lafargue will lead all finance and accounting functions and will help define and execute the company's strategy.
Refuel Energy announces plans for Ontario biorefinery
By Refuel Energy Inc.
April 20, 2022
Refuel Energy Inc. announced on April 19 that planning is underway for the construction of a 3,000-barrels-per-day biorefinery in Ontario. The facility will produce hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Vanguard Renewables reaches major climate milestones
By Vanguard Renewables
April 20, 2022
Vanguard Renewables has a lot to celebrate this Earth Day. Since 2014, Vanguard's Farm Powered solution has mitigated nearly 500,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and recycled more than 831,000 tons of organic waste.
Synthica Energy begins permitting for AD, RNG project in Kentucky
By Synthica Energy LLC
April 20, 2022
Synthica Energy LLC announced April 18 it has entered the permitting phase of development for a new anaerobic digestion facility in the heart of Kentucky's famed distillery region. The facility will convert stillage into RNG.
EIA: Summer US gasoline, diesel prices to be highest since 2014
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
April 19, 2022
After adjusting for inflation, this summer's forecast national average price would mark the highest retail gasoline and diesel prices since 2014, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
A public comment period on the White House Council on Environmental Quality's interim guidance on carbon capture, utilization and sequestration closed on April 18. The Carbon Capture Coalition is among the groups that weighed in on the guidance.
The Queensland, Australia, government on April 13 announced Australia-based Oceania Biofuels is developing a proposed 350 MMly (92.46 MMgy) renewable diesel and SAF biorefinery in Gladstone, a city located on the eastern coast of Queensland.
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is on April 20 hosting a webinar titled “Promising Approaches for Reducing Methane Emissions in the United States.�
The Big Deal About Biocarbon
April 18, 2022
Interest in the value and versatility of biocarbon has been steadily growing and is at an all-time high.
The IEA in March released a report predicting that global biofuels supply will reach 3.3 million barrels per day by 2026, up from 2.6 million barrels per day in 2020. The forecast was included in the IEA's Oil 2021 report.
The Office of Science and Technology Policy, a part of the Executive Office of the President, is taking action to improve the federal definition of “sustainable chemistry� via a public comment period that is open through June 3.
The U.S. EPA on April 18 officially opened a 30-day public comment period on its proposed rule to approve RFS fuel pathways for renewable diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha and LPG produced from canola oil via a hydrotreating process.
TotalEnergies, ENEOS consider SAF production at Japanese refinery
By TotalEnergies
April 15, 2022
TotalEnergies and ENEOS Corp. announced a collaboration to jointly conduct a feasibility study to assess the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in ENEOS Negishi Refinery in Yokohama city, Japan.
The 15th annual International Biomass Conference & Expo convened in Jacksonville, Florida, in mid-March. More than 700 stakeholders attended the event.
Carbon Capture Magazine's National Carbon Capture Conference & Expo will be held in Des Moines, Iowa at the Iowa Event Center on Nov. 8-9, 2022. Speaker presentation abstracts are being accepted through July 8.
Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., on April 7 introduced legislation that aims to improve data reporting for renewable diesel and SAF, incentivize their production, and eliminate unnecessary labeling regulations.
Enbridge Gas, OWMA decarbonize waste collection trucks with RNG
By Enbridge Gas Inc.
April 13, 2022
Enbridge Gas Inc., in agreement with the Ontario Waste Management Association, has announced a pilot project to use low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) in waste collection vehicles across Ontario.
OMV supplies Austrian Airlines with SAF
By OMV
April 12, 2022
Following the signing of the supply contract at the end of 2021, SAF produced at OMV's Schwechat refinery was delivered in March 2022 to the Vienna International Airport for fueling Austrian Airlines' aircraft.
Neste enables transport of renewable diesel by pipeline in Europe
By Neste Corp.
April 12, 2022
Neste, Altens and TRAPIL have collaborated to enable the first-ever transport of renewable diesel by a pipeline in Europe. With a pipeline transport, the GHG emissions were reduced by 92 percent compared to conventional logistics by tanker trucks.
The U.S. EPA on April 12 published a proposed rule approve Renewable Fuel Standard pathways for renewable diesel, jet fuel, heating oil, naphtha, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) produced from canola/rapeseed oil via a hydrotreating process.
USDA announces efforts to boost homegrown biofuels
By USDA
April 12, 2022
On April 12, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced steps the USDA is taking to implement President Biden's plan to enable energy independence by boosting homegrown biofuels, including HBIIP grants and SAF initiatives.
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