Eagle Bulk Shipping completes biofuel voyage with GoodFuels
By Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.
December 09, 2021
Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has successfully completed its first sustainable biofuel voyage in cooperation with GoodFuels. The M/V Sydney Eagle (2015-built SDARI-64 Ultramax) was bunkered with GoodFuels' advanced marine biofuel.
Biofuel groups ask Congress to clarify SAF credit
By National Biodiesel Board
December 09, 2021
Growth Energy, NBB, NATSO and SIGMA on Dec. 9 asked Congressional leaders to exclude fuels made by co-processing biomass with petroleum at oil refineries from proposed sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) tax incentives.
CVR Energy selects Honeywell technology for Coffeyville refinery
By Honeywell
December 09, 2021
Honeywell today announced that a CVR Energy Inc. subsidiary has selected Honeywell UOP Ecofining technology to study conversion of seed oils, tallow and white/yellow greases into renewable diesel fuel at its facility in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Verbio commences operations at Iowa biorefinery
December 09, 2021
Verbio announced on Dec. 8 it has commenced production of RNG at its biorefinery in Nevada, Iowa. The company acquired the former cellulosic ethanol plant from DuPont in 2018. The facility is producing RNG from corn straw using Verbio technology.
Gevo inks renewable fuels supply agreement with Kolmar
By Gevo Inc.
December 08, 2021
Gevo Inc. and Kolmar Americas Inc. have entered into a financeable fuel supply agreement for 45 million gallons per year (on a neat basis) of renewable, energy-dense liquid hydrocarbons that are expected to be produced Gevo's second Net-Zero plant.
Biomass Magazine has released the agenda for the 15th Annual International Biomass Conference & Expo taking place March 14-16, 2022 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Florida.
Advanced biofuel feedstocks can pace biofuel demand through 2030
By Advanced Biofuels Association
December 07, 2021
Growing demand for biomass-based diesel advanced biofuels can be met with projected supply of lipid feedstocks through 2030 without encroaching on food resources, finds a new study from LMC International, commissioned by the ABFA.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 7 released a proposed rule to revise 2020 Renewable Fuel Standard RVOs and set long-overdue RVOs for 2021 and 2022. In a separate action, the agency is proposing to deny more than 60 SRE petitions.
OMV, Austrian Airlines are taking off with SAF
By Austrian Airlines
December 06, 2021
For the first time ever, OMV and Austrian Airlines (AUA) are producing and using regional sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Austria. The two companies agreed on the production and fueling of 1,500 metric tons of SAF in the coming year 2022.
British Airways, Phillips 66 sign SAF supply agreement
By British Airways
December 06, 2021
British Airways will become the first airline in the world to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced on a commercial scale in the U.K. after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66 Limited.
Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry slammed the U.S. EPA's delays in setting Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements and called on the agency to get the RFS back on track during a Dec. 3 hearing.
Pratt & Whitney, Embraer partner on 100% SAF demonstration
By Pratt & Whitney
December 02, 2021
Pratt & Whitney has signed a memorandum of understanding with Embraer to collaborate on studies of 100 percent SAF. Technical teams from the two companies will engage to define an integrated ground and flight test plan for the fuel.
Aemetis signs agreement with American Airlines to supply SAF
By Aemetis Inc.
December 02, 2021
Aemetis Inc. announced Dec. 1 that an offtake agreement has been signed with American Airlines for 280 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 7 year term of the agreement.
ABFA releases principles for low carbon fuel policy
By Advanced Biofuels Association
December 02, 2021
On Dec. 2, the ABFA released a set of principles to inform low carbon fuels policy, approved by the association's diverse membership. The document is the document is the culmination of a year-long effort to find consensus amongst ABFA's members.
Viking announces agreement to acquire Reno biorefinery
December 02, 2021
Viking Energy Group Inc. on Dec. 1 announced it has entered into a membership interest purchase agreement (MIPA) to acquire a 100 percent interest in a group of companies developing a renewable diesel plant in Reno, Nevada.
Aemetis signs MOUs with 8 airlines in the oneworld Alliance
By Aemetis Inc.
December 01, 2021
Aemetis Inc. announced Nov. 30 that memorandum of understanding's have been signed with eight airline members of the oneworld Alliance for 350 million gallons of blended fuel containing SAF to be delivered to San Francisco International Airport.
United fuels passenger flight with 100% SAF
By United Airlines
December 01, 2021
United Airlines announced on Nov. 30 an unprecedent achievement for sustianable aviation fuel (SAF) use. For the first time, a commercial carrier flew an aircraft full of passengers using 100 percent SAF.
India awards military certification to biojet technology
December 01, 2021
India's Ministry of Science and Technology on Nov. 29 announced it has awarded provisional clearance to a domestically developed technology to produce biobased jet fuel for use on military aircraft operated by the Indian Air Force.
EIA improves biofuels reporting in Monthly Energy Review
December 01, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently changed the way its reports biofuel data in its Monthly Energy Review. The agency now breaks down data into four categories, including ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and other biofuels.
Airbus: In-flight 100% SAF emissions study shows early promise
By Airbus
November 30, 2021
Initial findings from a world-first study of the impact of 100 percent SAF on both engines of a commercial jet have provided promising early results. The study involved Airbus, Rolls-Royce, German research centre DLR and SAF producer Neste.
TotalEnergies, Clean Energy begin construction of biogas unit
By TotalEnergies
November 30, 2021
Through their joint venture, TotalEnergies and its U.S. partner Clean Energy are launching the construction of their first biomethane production unit, in Friona, Texas. The biomethane will be used as an alternative fuel for transportation.
Operable biofuels production capacity in the U.S. expanded by 32 MMgy in September to 20.766 billion gallons per year, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Nov. 30. Feedstock consumption was down for the month.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technology Office (BETO) held a virtual workshop on algae production in April 2021 titled “Barriers to Scale: Algae Crop Production.� A summary of that workshop is now available.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 9. The event is open to the public, but registeration is required.
Shell has announced it will build a new pyrolysis oil upgrader unit at its facility in Singapore that improves the quality of pyrolysis oil, a liquid made from hard-to-recycle plastic waste that would have gone into a landfill.
Camelina storage, rail loading facility planned for Montana
By Sustainable Oils Inc.
November 24, 2021
Sustainable Oils Inc. has purchased 45 acres in Havre, Montana. The company is close to selecting its contractor to begin construction of the planned 600,000 bushel storage and rail loading facility for its proprietary camelina grain in Q1 2022.
Southwest Gas to provide RTC with RNG supplied by US Gain
By Southwest Gas Corp.
November 24, 2021
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved an agreement allowing Southwest Gas to provide Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada with RNG to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet. U.S. Gain will supply the RNG.
USDA makes air travel more sustainable with soy-fuel innovations
By USDA Agricultural Research Service
November 24, 2021
Scientists with USDA Agricultural Research Service in Peoria, Illinois, have developed a way to make a better jet biofuel from soybean oil. Blends using biofuels are one of the ways the aviation industry is working to reduce its carbon footprint.
Aemetis signs terms of $100 million debt financing
By Aemetis Inc.
November 23, 2021
Aemetis Inc. announced Nov. 23 that it has signed a non-binding term sheet and is working towards completing $100 million of new debt financing from Third Eye Capital of Toronto, Canada, for carbon reduction projects and working capital.
Calumet launches renewable diesel subsidiary Montana Renewables
By Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.
November 23, 2021
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. on Nov. 19 announced a series of strategic transactions in connection with its renewable diesel business. The transactions establish Montana Renewables LLC as an unrestricted pure-play renewables subsidiary.
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