Viridos partners with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels
By Viridos Inc.
November 23, 2021
Viridos Inc., previously Synthetic Genomics, has signed a joint agreement with ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Co. with the intent to bring Viridos' low-carbon intensity biofuels toward commercial levels.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on Nov. 23 introduced the Defend the Blend Act, which aims to prevent the U.S. EPA from retroactively reducing RFS blend requirements. Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill.; Angie Craig, D-Minn.; and Ron Kind, D-Wis., are cosponsors.
USDA Rural Development on Nov. 22 issued a notice announcing amended scoring provisions for the Rural Energy for America Program. Applications will now receive priority points for advancing key priorities under the Biden-Harris administration.
SAF delivered to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
By Avfuel Corp.
November 22, 2021
Upon receiving its first delivery of SAF, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, in collaboration with Avfuel Corp. and Neste, became the first airport in the United States to test a collaborative circular economy project in the aviation sector.
EPA: Nearly 1.7 billion RINs generated in October
November 22, 2021
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.7 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in October, up from 1.56 billion generated during the same month of last year.
House passes Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
The House of Representatives on Nov. 19 voted to approve the Build Back Better Act, a $1.9 trillion legislative package that includes nearly $1 billion for biofuels infrastructure, extends the biodiesel tax credit, and includes incentives for SAF.
Bell 525 completes first flight with SAF
By Bell Textron Inc.
November 18, 2021
Bell Textron Inc. announced on Nov. 16 the Bell 525 Relentless completed its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in summer 2021. Bell first incorporated SAF in its training and demonstration fleet in March 2021.
Clean Energy breaks ground on RNG dairy digester
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
November 18, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) digester at Del Rio Dairy in Friona, Texas, its first in a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce the ultra-clean transportation fuel.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 18 issued a proposed rule further delay certain RFS compliance dates, including those for compliance years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The agency is also proposing to change how it establishes RFS compliance deadlines starting in 2022.
Gevo, Sweetwater Energy sign feedstock MOU
By Gevo Inc.
November 17, 2021
Gevo Inc. has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sweetwater Energy Inc. regarding the use of sustainably sourced agricultural residues and woody biomass as a feedstock for producing cellulosic alcohols and liquid hydrocarbons.
Archaea Energy signs 21-year RNG agreement with NW Natural
By Archaea Energy Inc.
November 17, 2021
Archaea Energy Inc. announced Nov. 15 that its subsidiary Archaea Holdings LLC has entered into a long-term RNG purchase and sale agreement with Northwest Natural Gas Co., a subsidiary of NW Natural Holdings.
Arbor Renewable Gas announces plant site locations
By Arbor Renewable Gas LLC
November 17, 2021
Arbor Renewable Gas LLC announced on Nov. 17 that it has selected a 53-acre site in Beaumont, Texas, as the home of its first renewable gasoline plant. The company has tentatively selected a site in Pasadena, Texas, for an additional facility.
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Nov. 16 approved an amendment to the National Wildlife Fire Risk Reduction Program Act offered by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, that aims to bolster bioenergy and biofuels production.
First Airbus helicopter flight with 100% SAF
By Airbus
November 16, 2021
An Airbus H225 has performed the first ever helicopter flight with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) powering one of the Safran Makila 2 engines. The flight took place at the company's headquarters in Marignane, France.
ABSL, Greenergy partner to produce biofuels from municipal waste
By Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd.
November 16, 2021
On Nov. 11, Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd. and Greenergy announced the signing of a joint development agreement to develop, construct and operate up to five municipal waste-based biofuel plants in the U.K.
Honeywell technology enables jet flights with SAF from algal oil
By Honeywell
November 16, 2021
Honeywell announced Nov. 10 its UOP Ecofining technology supported the world’s first jet flights using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) produced from algal oil. The two commercial flights were recently completed in Japan.
The House Ag Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit on Nov. 16 hosted a hearing on the renewable economy. The event featured testimony on the importance of biofuels, the RFS, year-round E15, and biobased products.
Enerkem produces SAF from forest biomass
By Enerkem
November 15, 2021
Enerkem has announced a major breakthrough in converting carbon from forest biomass into SAF using its proprietary thermochemical process. The milestone was achieved at Enerkem's Innovation Centre in Westbury, Quebec.
Clean Energy, bp broaden joint venture focused on RNG
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
November 15, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and bp on Nov. 11 announced that its renewable natural gas (RNG) joint venture will build on previously announced plans to finance and develop new projects at dairy farms, starting in the Midwest.
IRENA: Global bioenergy jobs at 3.52 million in 2020
November 15, 2021
Bioenergy accounted for approximately 3.52 million of the 12 million global renewable energy jobs in 2020, according to an annual jobs report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in late October.
Oregon CFP approves SCS Global Services as independent verifier
By SCS Global Services
November 11, 2021
SCS Global Services is now approved as an independent verifier by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Oregon's Clean Fuels Program, launched in 2016 to reduce the transportation carbon footprint of Oregonians.
Gevo provides update of proposed Net-Zero 1 project
November 11, 2021
Officials from Gevo Inc. discussed progress on the development of the company's proposed Net-Zero 1 biorefinery during a Q3 earnings call. The facility will be located in Lake Preston, South Dakota, and produce 45 MMgy of renewable hydrocarbons.
Representatives of Aemetis Inc. discussed progress with the company's biogas, ethanol, cellulosic biofuel and carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives during a third quarter earnings call, held Nov. 11.
OPAL Fuels, Paloma Dairy celebrate opening of RNG project
By OPAL Fuels LLC
November 10, 2021
OPAL Fuels LLC on Nov. 10 celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony of its new Sunoma Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, Arizona. The facility will produce 1.6 million gasoline gallon equivalents of renewable vehicle fuel.
Buttigieg launches US Aviation Climate Action Plan
November 10, 2021
Increasing the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is one component of the U.S. Aviation Climate Action Plan unveiled on Nov. 9 by U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Velocys plc on Nov. 10 announced two separate off-take agreements with Southwest Airlines Co. and International Consolidated Airlines Group S.A. for SAF to be produced at the company's proposed Bayou Fuels biorefinery in Natchez, Mississippi.
Astra Energy Inc., a renewable and WTE project developer and technology acquisition company, has executed an agreement with Regreen Technologies Inc. and Global Sustainable Technologies Inc. for rights to a proprietary WTE technology.
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., on Nov. 5 introduced the Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act, which aims to require the U.S. EPA to process long-delayed RFS pathway applications to generate eRINs.
SoCalGas opens new RNG fueling station
By Southern California Gas Co.
November 08, 2021
Southern California Gas Co., local officials, and business representatives on Nov. 4 celebrated the opening of a new fueling station located in Menifee, California. The new fueling station will exclusively offer renewable natural gas (RNG).
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced its intent to issue a second funding opportunity to support the scale-up of biofuel and bioproduct biorefineries.
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