Hybrid approach for cellulosic biofuel production shows promise
By Oak Ridge National Laboratory
April 11, 2022
Scientists with the Center for Bioenergy Innovation at ORNL say scientific advances support a hybrid approach using biological and catalytic methods for producing cellulosic biofuel for use in airplanes, ships and long-haul trucks.
Tidewater enters strategic RNG, biofuel feedstock partnership
By Tidewater Renewables Ltd.
April 11, 2022
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has entered a strategic RNG and feedstock partnership with Rimrock RNG Inc., and Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd. The partnership will secure feedstock supply for the company's RNG and renewable diesel business units.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2021-'22 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released April 8. The expected price for soybean oil was revised up.
The USDA's NASS will hold its biannual Data Users' Meeting on April 19, 2022. During the event, the agency will share recent and pending statistical program changes with the public, and to solicit input on these and other programs.
Aemetis successfully tests biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility
By Aemetis Inc.
April 07, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary has successfully completed testing of the $12 million dairy biogas-to-RNG upgrading and compression facility for the Aemetis Biogas Dairy Digester Project in California.
Velocys provides update of US, UK SAF projects
By Velocys
April 07, 2022
Velocys has relased an opeartional updated describing progress the company is making toward the development of its proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) biorefineries in the U.S. and United Kingdom.
The EPA has denied the 36 SREs petitions for compliance year 2018 that were remanded by a recent court ruling. The 31 small refineries whose previously approved SREs were overturned will not need purchase or redeem additional RINs to meet 2018 RVOs.
Oregon AFL-CIO Convention supports Next Renewable Fuels
By Next Renewable Fuels
April 06, 2022
During the 2022 Oregon AFL-CIO Biennial Convention, a resolution to support the Next renewable diesel project received a unanimous vote of support, reinforcing their stance on supporting responsible green projects that are committed to union labor.
Veolia is launching a biorefinery project producing CO2-neutral bio-methanol from a pulp mill, located in Finland. The refinery, owned and operated by Veolia, will be adjacent and partly built into Metsä Fibre's Äänekoski plant in Finland.
A group of nine senators sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on April 1 urging the agency to improve its greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling for biofuels by adopting the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model.
Twain closes $136 million ground lease for renewable diesel plant
By Twain Financial Partners
April 05, 2022
Twain Financial Partners has closed a $136 million ground purchase and leaseback arrangement for a renewable diesel plant under development in Reno, Nevada, by New Rise Renewables Reno LLC. The faciltiy is expected to be complete in November 2022.
The U.S. EPA has released its FY 2023 congressional budget justification, outlining the agency's plans for $11.88 billion in requested funding. Initiatives related to the RFS are among those discussed by the EPA in the 1,000-plus page document.
Drax and USIPA have each issued statements in support of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Working Group III report, released April 4, which shows that sustainable bioenergy is critical to meeting global climate goals.
Purdue University study show impact of RFS on biofuels production
By Purdue University
April 04, 2022
Capturing the interactions between biofuels and agricultural industries and their connections with other economic activities was key to a first-of-its kind study published by reseraches at Purdue University.
Aemetis acquires property near Keyes plant for RNG, CCS projects
By Aemetis Inc.
April 04, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on April 4 announced the acquisition of an 8.5-acre property on Faith Home Road for $2 million. The property, located near the Aemetis Keyes renewable ethanol plant, will support the company's dairy RNG and CCS projects.
The Canadian government on March 30 awarded funding to several biofuel and bioenergy projects, including those focused on liquid transportation fuels, biocarbon, renewable natural gas (RNG), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
A Sweden-based BECSS project and a Spain-based project that aims to convert MSW into chemicals and biofuels will each receive a share of EUR 1.1 billion ($1.21 billion) in grants awarded by the European Commission on April 1.
U.S. operable production capacity for fuel ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel all increased in January, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on March 31. Feedstock use was down when compared to December.
GIP signs definitive agreements for dairy RNG project in Iowa
By Green Impact Partners
March 31, 2022
Green Impact Partners has secured long-term feedstock agreements with two dairies near its proposed renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Iowa. Construction is expected to start later this year, with RNG production commencing in late 2023.
Babcock & Wilcox is partnering with Kiewit Industrial to deliver a 200 MW biomass power plant in Lousiana. The facility will provide power for the planned Grön Fuels plant, which will produce renewable diesel, SAF and other products.
U.S. farmers are expected to plant a record 91 million acres of soybeans in 2022, up 4 percent when compared to 2021, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service's Prospective Plantings report, released March 31.
British Airways takes delivery of first SAF from Phillips 66
By British Airways
March 30, 2022
British Airways has taken delivery of the first batch of sustainable aviation fuel produced by Phillips 66 Ltd., making it the first airline in the world to start using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the U.K.
United announces collaboration on CO2-to-SAF process
By United Airlines Ventures
March 30, 2022
United Airlines Ventures and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures on March 29 announced a collaboration with Houston-based biotech firm Cemvita Factory to commercialize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using CO2 and synthetic microbes.
ICE launches renewable volume obligation futures
By Intercontinental Exchange Inc.
March 29, 2022
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., a global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, on March 28 announced the launch of two renewable volume obligation (RVO) futures contracts, expanding ICE's U.S. renewable fuels futures markets.
Airbus: First A380 powered by 100% SAF takes to the skies
By Airbus
March 29, 2022
Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company's'A380 test aircraft MSN 1 took off from Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, France on March 25 and operated one engine on 100 percent SAF.
The Ontario government on March 28 finalized its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which promotes economic opportunities for using forest biomass in new diverse ways, including low-carbon consumer products and renewable energy.
Newly published research from MSU Foundation Professor Bruno Basso shows how some Midwest farmers can see economic and environmental benefits of growing switchgrass, a biofuel crop, on traditionally less-productive land.
HZIU announces contract for Wyoming biogas project
By Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC
March 28, 2022
Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of the Swiss cleantech company Hitachi Zosen Inova, has been commissioned by the North American biogas project developer WTE LLC to construct a gas upgrading plant in Carpenter, Wyoming.
Vermont House passes Clean Heat Standard bill
March 28, 2022
The Vermont House of Representatives on March 16 voted 96 to 44 in favor of a bill that aims to implement a Clean Heat Standard to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state's thermal sector.
Aemetis to supply Finnair with 17.5 million gallons of SAF
By Aemetis Inc.
March 25, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced on March 25 that an offtake agreement has been signed with oneworld Alliance airline member Finnair for 17.5 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 7 year term of the agreement.
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