EPA: 1.78 billion RINs generated in January
February 24, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.78 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.4 billion generated during the same period of 2021.
Chevron, Bunge announce definitive agreements for joint venture
By Chevron Corp.
February 24, 2022
Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Bunge North America Inc. on Feb. 22 announced the signing of definitive transaction agreements to create their previously announced joint venture. The new venture will create renewable feedstocks for biofuel production.
Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels launches
By Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels
February 24, 2022
Canadian aviation industry leaders are joining forces to create the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (C-SAF), whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Canada.
Neste, ITOCHU partner to grow the availability of SAF in Japan
By Neste Corp.
February 23, 2022
Neste and ITOCHU Corp. have expanded their partnership to grow the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Japan. In the expanded partnership, ITOCHU acts as the branded distributor of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Japan.
ENG selected as EPC provider for renewable diesel, SAF plant
By ENG
February 23, 2022
ENG on Feb. 22 announced it has been selected by a confidential client to provide engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services for a renewable fuels plant that will produce 100 MMgy of renewable diesel and SAF.
The U.S. EPA is scheduled to publish a notice of proposed consent decree on Feb. 23 related to a legal challenge filed by Growth Energy that would establish deadlines for the agency to finalize the 2021 and 2022 RFS RVOs by June 3, 2022.
CVR: Renewable diesel unit at Wynnewood nears completion
February 22, 2022
CVR Energy has announced the renewable diesel conversion project at its Wynnewood, Oklahoma, refinery is nearly complete. The company's board of directors has also approved a plan to break out its renewable fuels business as a separate entity.
ABFA calls on EPA to recognize advance biofuels in RVO proposal
By Advanced Biofuels Association
February 21, 2022
The Advanced Biofuels Association has released comments calling on the U.S. EPA to restore regulatory certainty in its proposed renewable volume obligation (RVO) under the RFS and calling on the agency to increase the RVO for advanced biofuels.
Aemetis India acquires site for biodiesel, SAF feedstock refining
By Aemetis Inc.
February 21, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced on Feb. 16 that the Universal Biofuels subsidiary of Aemetis in Kakinada, India has agreed to acquire a site to construct a tallow oil refining facility to provide feedstock to the company's biodiesel and SAF plants.
Louisiana Green Fuels allocated $250M of private activity bonds
By Strategic Biofuels
February 21, 2022
Strategic Biofuels announced on Feb. 17 that Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards awarded the company's Louisiana Green Fuels project a $250 million bond allocation. The bonds will form an integral part of the debt financing for construction costs.
Neste reports strong Q4 for renewable products
February 21, 2022
Neste released Q4 financial results on Feb. 10, reporting that the company's renewable products business segment achieved improve sales volumes and sales margins despite several scheduled shutdowns, a weaker U.S. dollar and higher fixed costs.
New Mexico House fails to pass Clean Fuel Standard Act
February 21, 2022
The New Mexico House of Representatives on Feb. 17 failed for the second consecutive year to pass legislation that aims to implement a state Clean Fuel Standard. This year's bill, SB 14, is now dead.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on Feb. 17, reporting that no new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS in the proceeding month. In addition, the agency did not act on any of the 69 SRE petitions that have been pending since mid-January.
Kinder Morgan announces renewable diesel hub project
By Kinder Morgan
February 17, 2022
The company has received necessary commercial commitments to move forward with the permitting and construction of the project, which will be in southern California.
The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for scientific experts to serve on an external expert panel to peer review the agency's third triennial report to congress on biofuels and the environment.
Velocys joins UK CCUS partnership
February 16, 2022
Velocys has joined Zero Carbon Humber, a carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS) hub under development in northern England. Participation in ZCH will enable the production of carbon-negative SAF at Velocys' proposed biorefinery.
DOE issues 2 RFIs on biomass conversion, organic waste
By U.S. DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
February 16, 2022
The Conversion Research and Development program is working towards improved robustness of microbial cells, improved robustness of catalytic processes, as well as the state-of-technology analyses in the BETO research portfolio.
The USDA announced on Feb. 7 it will invest $1 billion in partnerships to support America's climate-smart farmers, ranchers and forest owners through its new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity.
Boeing buys 2 million gallons of SAF
By Boeing
February 10, 2022
Boeing on Feb. 7 announced a supply agreement for 2 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with EPIC Fuels to power its commercial airplanes operations in Washington state and South Carolina through 2022.
US Gain enters partnership to supply RNG for hydrogen production
By U.S. Gain
February 10, 2022
U.S. Gain has announced its RNG supply will be used as a feedstock into hydrogen production, enabling a greener fueling solution for the California transportation market. The use of RNG can dramatically reduce the CI score of hydrogen.
LanzaJet, Marquis SAF partner to build Illinois plant
By LanzaJet
February 10, 2022
LanzaJet has entered into an MOU with Marquis Sustainable Aviation Fuel to construct a to construct a 120 MMgy sustainable fuels plant using low-CI feedstocks to produce SAF and renewable diesel via the LanzaJet alcohol-to-jet process.
Clean Methane Systems, Ammongas collaborate on biogas upgrading
By Clean Methane Systems LLC
February 09, 2022
Clean Methane Systems LLC and Ammongas A/S on Feb. 7 introduced amine technology to North American RNG customers. The new Danish technology simplifies biogas upgrading by minimizing the steps required to prepare and inject RNG into the grid.
ExxonMobil helps GCEH advance renewable diesel, camelina projects
By Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc.
February 09, 2022
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. is advancing its renewable diesel production through an agreement with ExxonMobil, which will invest $125 million with an option to acquire up to a 25 percent equity stake in the company.
Emerging Fuels Technology introduces Maxx Jet, Maxx Diesel
By Emerging Fuels Technology
February 09, 2022
Emerging Fuels Technology on Feb. 8 introduced its Maxx Jet and Maxx Diesel proprietary methods, which employ a unique catalyst system made for EFT by Haldor Topsoe. The process converts syncrude into high-quality jet and diesel fuels.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2021-'22 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released Feb. 9. The 2021-'22 soybean outlook is for increased soybean crush and lower ending stocks.
Aemetis to supply 90 million gallons of SAF to Japan Airlines
By Aemetis Inc.
February 09, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced Feb. 9 that an offtake agreement has been signed with Japan Airlines (JAL) for 90 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the seven-year term of the agreement.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is providing new forecasts for biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels, including renewable jet fuel and renewable naphtha, starting with the February edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Air Liquide to build US biomethane production unit
By Air Liquide
February 07, 2022
Air Liquide has announced plans to connstruct a large-scale biomethane production unit in Rockford, Illinois. The unit unit will produce biomethane from biogas from a solid waste treatment plant, owned and operated by Waste Connections Inc.
Representatives of the biofuels industry urged the U.S. EPA to follow through with its proposal to deny more than 60 pending SRE petitions in comments filed with the agency before the close of the Feb. 7 public comment deadline.
New Mexico Senate passes Clean Fuel Standard Act
February 07, 2022
The New Mexico Senate on Feb. 3 voted 25 to 16 to approve the Clean Fuel Standard Act. The bill, SB 14, aims to reduce the total carbon intensity (CI) of all transportation fuels by 20 percent in 2030 and 30 percent by 2040.
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