Greenlane secures C$8.7 million order for RNG project in the US
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
May 31, 2022
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on May 30 announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has been awarded a contract for $8.7 million (US$6.8 million) for a dairy manure to RNG project in the U.S.
Total operable U.S. biofuels production capacity fell by approximately 101 million gallons in March, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on May 31. Feedstock consumption, however, was up by 2.845 billion pounds.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on May 27 announced more than $32 million to fund 2022 wood innovations and community grants. Projects to support bioenergy, biofuel and biobased products production are among those to receive funding.
Produced by BBI International, the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) is on pace to be the largest biofuels conference since 2009. The event takes place June 13-15 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to its Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee, including candidates that have experience working with processors and shippers of biofuels.
EverGen acquires 50% interest in portfolio of Ontario RNG project
By EverGen Infrastructure Corp.
May 25, 2022
EverGen Infrastructure Corp. has entered into definitive agreements with Northeast Renewables LP and acquired a 50 percent interest in a portfolio of renewable natural gas (RNG) development projects in Ontario.
Heartwell awards contract to Worley for Nebraska biorefinery
By Worley
May 25, 2022
Worley has been awarded a contract by Heartwell Renewables LLC, a joint venture between The Love's Family of Companies and Cargill, for a greenfield plant in Hastings, Nebraska, that will proudce 80 MMgy of renewable diesel.
Joseph Goffman expressed support for the RFS and biofuels during a May 25 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to consider his nomination to serve as assistant administrator for the EPA's Office of Air and Radiation.
The U.S. EPA on May 23 opened a public comment period on a proposed consent decree that would require the agency to issue proposed 2023 RFS RVOs by Sept. 16, 2022, and issue a final rule setting 2023 RVOs by April 28, 2023.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing that more than 1.7 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from nearly 1.58 billion generated during the same month of 2021.
GE Aviation completes testing of Passport engine using 100% SAF
By GE Aviation
May 24, 2022
GE Aviation has completed successful testing of its Passport long-range business aviation engine using 100 percent SAF. The engine can operate on approved SAF today, and the testing shows the capability of the engine to run on 100 percent SAF.
Fulcrum BioEnergy begins operations of its Sierra BioFuels plant
By Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc.
May 24, 2022
Fulcrum BioEnergy Inc. on May 24 announced the completion of commissioning and the initial operations of its Sierra BioFuels Plant. The facility has successfully produced syngas, which is ideal for conventional Fischer-Tropsch fuel production.
Anaergia's Rialto project in California wins award
By Anaergia Inc.
May 20, 2022
Anaergia Inc. announced that its Rialto Bioenergy Facility in Rialto, California, received the Distinction Award for Wastewater Project of the Year at the Global Water Awards 2022. The facility can process up to 1,000 tons of waste per day.
Growth Energy, EPA settle on deadline for issuing 2023 RFS RVO
By Growth Energy
May 20, 2022
Following settlement discussions with Growth Energy, the U.S. EPA is expected to file a notice in the Federal Register on May 23 seeking comment on a proposed judicial consent decree that would require EPA to propose the 2023 RVOs by Sept. 16.
Propel Fuels sues Phillips 66 over alleged trade-secrets heist
By Kobre & Kim
May 19, 2022
Propel Fuels, a retailer of low-carbon fuels at branded stations throughout California, has filed a lawsuit against Phillips 66, claiming the Texas-based oil company misappropriated Propel's trade secrets and engaged in unlawful business practices.
Protos Biofuels' biorefinery project progresses to FEED stage
By Protos Biofuels Ltd.
May 19, 2022
Protos Biofuels Ltd., a project developed by Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd. and Greenergy, announces that its first municipal waste to advanced biofuels project has progressed into the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase.
Black & Veatch awarded EPC contract for RNG project
By Black & Veatch
May 19, 2022
Black & Veatch has partnered with Amp Americas to develop an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) project that turns cow manure into renewable natural gas (RNG) in Lafayette County, Wisconsin.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Association has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting, accessible in-person and online, on May 24.
Data released by the U.S. EPA on May 19 shows that for the fourth consecutive month, no new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS. The agency took no action on the 69 SRE petitions that have been pending since at least mid-January.
Velocys plc released 2021 financial results on May 17, discussing progress made towards the development of its proposed biorefinery projects in the U.S. and U.K. Strong demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is expected to drive company growth.
Growth Energy's Emily Skor, Green Plains' Todd Becker and Summit Agricultural Group's Bruce Rastetter will deliver keynote addresses at the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 13-15, 2022, in Minneapolis.
Aemetis signs 6-year agreement with Trillium to supply dairy RNG
By Aemetis Inc.
May 18, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced May 18 that its Aemetis Biogas Services subsidiary has signed a six-year supply agreement with Trillium to provide an estimated 600,000 MMBtu of RNG to be used as transportation fuel in California.
SGP BioEnergy to develop 2.6-billion-gallon biorefinery in Panama
By SGP BioEnergy
May 18, 2022
A team of companies led by SGP BioEnergy joined the Government of Panama announced on May 18 plans to develop a 180,000 barrels per day (2.6 billion gallons per year) advanced biorefinery and SAF production platform in Panama.
The U.S. EPA on May 17 submitted a proposed rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget that aims to create an alternative renewable identification number (RIN) retirement schedule for small refineries under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Roanoke Gas breaks ground on RNG project in Virginia
By RGC Resources Inc.
May 17, 2022
The Western Virginia Water Authority and Roanoke Gas, a subsidiary of RGC Resources Inc., have entered into a cooperative agreement to produce commercial quality renewable natural gas (RNG) from biogas produced a water treatment plant.
Green Impact Partners moves forward with RNG, ethanol project
By Green Impact Partners Inc.
May 17, 2022
Green Impact Partners Inc. is moving forward with the development of the Future Energy Park. Located within the City of Calgary, Future Energy Park is a proposed net CO2 negative biofuels facility that will produce RNG and ethanol from wheat.
UGI commits funding for South Dakota RNG project
By UGI Corp.
May 17, 2022
UGI Energy Services LLC (UGIES), a subsidiary of UGI Corp., on May 16 announced an agreement with MBL Bioenergy to fully fund the first set of renewable natural gas (RNG) projects currently under development in South Dakota.
Gas South partners with Element Markets to offer FlexRNG
By Gas South
May 16, 2022
Gas South has announced an agreement with Element Markets to offer FlexRNG, a blend of renewable natural gas (RNG) and certified carbon offsets generated by a range of projects that reduce carbon emissions.
Aemetis Inc. released Q1 2022 financial results on May 12, confirming that the company's corn ethanol plant in Keyes, California, is operating at near capacity and discussing progress with the company's RNG, SAF, renewable diesel and CCS projects.
The U.K. Department of Transport, in partnership with Innovate U.K., on May 14 launched a competition to support industry to achieve the first net-zero transatlantic flight on a commercial aircraft using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
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