The U.S. EPA on Oct. 21 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that there are currently 65 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 62 that were pending as of mid-September.
TerraVest announces first RNG project
By TerraVest Industries Inc.
October 20, 2021
TerraVest Industries Inc. has been awarded its first manufacturing contract to supply a biogas upgrading system for a project located in Western Canada. The biogas upgrading system will have the capacity to process up to 1,200 Nm3/h of raw biogas.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced a virtual meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will be held Nov. 2. The event is open to the public.
President Biden and DOE are marking National Forests Products Week and National Bioenergy Day by celebrating the contributions the forest industry makes to the economy and highlighting research that is helping expand the nation's bioenergy sector.
Neste to source used cooking oil from Hesburger restaurants
By Neste
October 19, 2021
Neste and Hesburger, a Finnish restaurant chain, will engage in a significant circular economy collaboration. Used cooking oil from more than 300 Hesburger restaurants in Finland and in the Baltics will be recycled to produce renewable diesel.
Virent's BioForm fuel component used in test flight of 100% SAF
By Marathon Petroleum Corp.
October 19, 2021
Virent's BioForm synthesized aromatic kerosene (SAK) was used in a United Airlines test flight on Oct. 13, demonstrating that SAF can be 100 percent renewable, 100 percent fossil free, and 100 percent compatible with today's aviation fleet.
The USDA on Oct. 19 announced approximately $13 million in new funding opportunities to support market innovation in wood products and wood energy. The announcement was made at an event to kick off National Forest Products Week.
REG breaks ground on Geismar expansion, improvement project
By Renewable Energy Group Inc.
October 18, 2021
REG hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 13 to celebrate the start of construction on the company's improvement and expansion project at REG Geismar. The project will boost capacity at Geismar to 340 MMgy.
Neste recently conducted a life cycle assessment (LCA) study on the environmental impacts of the usage of its 100 percent renewable feedstock, Neste RE. It shows a greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction of more than 85 percent.
Environmental impact report available for Martinez conversion
By Marathon Petroleum Corp.
October 18, 2021
Contra Costa County officials have published the draft environmental impact report for Marathon Petroleum Corp.'s Martinez Renewable Fuels project, which will convert the former petroleum refinery to a renewable fuels facility.
Nikola, Opal Fuels sign MOU for hydrogen fueling stations
By Nikola Corp.
October 14, 2021
Nikola Corp. and Opal Fuels LLC have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the development, construction, and operation of hydrogen fueling stations in North America and the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) in hydrogen production.
Neste announces partnership with TripActions, Reed & Mackay
By Neste
October 13, 2021
TripActions, Reed & Mackay, a travel and spend management group, and Neste have announced a groundbreaking global partnership to offer Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to all TripActions Group customers.
Granholm, Ossoff visit LanzaTech innovation hub, plant site
By LanzaTech
October 13, 2021
LanzaTech and LanzaJet welcomed Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm and Senator Jon Ossoff to the Freedom Pines Biorefinery in Soperton, Georgia. The faciity is expected to produce 10 MMgy of SAF and renewable diesel from ethanol.
BGE gains regulatory approval to allow use of RNG on system
By BGE
October 13, 2021
BGE is the first utility in Maryland to gain regulatory approval for the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) on its gas distribution system. Bioenergy Devco's RNG plant, located in Howard County, will supply RNG to BGE following its completition.
On Oct. 7, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the appointment of Rod Snyder to become EPA's Agriculture Advisor. Snyder will lead outreach and engagement efforts with the agricultural community for EPA.
Onboard Dynamics signs agreement with BP Energy Partners
By BP Energy Partners
October 12, 2021
Onboard Dynamics Inc. on Oct. 5 announced the signing of an investment agreement between Onboard and BP Energy Partners LLC. The equity investment from BPEP provides Onboard Dynamics capital to scale its products and service offerings.
Gevo, Axens ink alliance for ethanol-to-jet technology
By Gevo Inc.
October 12, 2021
Gevo Inc. and Axens North America Inc. have entered into an agreement that establishes a strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the commercialization of sustainable ethanol-to-jet (ETJ) projects in the U.S.
Port Anthony Renewables has formed a joint venture with Singaporean gasification technology integrator CAC-H2 to establish a green energy hub in Victoria that will convert waste wood into green ammonia via a gasification process.
The U.S. Senate on Oct. 7 voted to confirm Xochitl Torres Small as under secretary of rural development at the USDA. USDA Rural Development administers a variety of programs related to biofuels and bioenergy.
Dane County, Wisconsin, is proposing to invest $10 million in clean fuel infrastructure that will help expand the use of renewable natural gas (GHG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in the county fleet.
Argonne National Laboratory's Systems Assessment Center on Oct. 11 announced the 2021 release of the suite of GREET models, an analytical tool that stimulates the energy use and emissions output of vehicle and fuel combinations.
Arbios moves forward with biofuels plant in British Columbia
By Arbios Biotech
October 11, 2021
Arbios Biotech, a joint venture of Canadian Forest Products Ltd. and Licella Holdings Ltd., has announced plans to proceed with the development of a pioneering biomass-to-low carbon biofuel plant in Prince George, British Columbia.
REG collaborates with ISU on hydrotreater pilot plant
By Renewable Energy Group Inc.
October 11, 2021
Iowa-based biofuels producer, Renewable Energy Group Inc., joined Iowa State University at the BioCentury Research Farm for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 4 to celebrate the start of a new hydrotreater pilot plant.
Gevo partners with Kiewit on Net-Zero 1 project
By Gevo Inc.
October 11, 2021
Gevo Inc. has engaged Kiewit Energy Group Inc. to lead the front-end engineering design (FEED) effort for its Net-Zero 1 Project in Lake Preston, South Dakota. Gevo also expects Kiewit to serve as the project's EPC contractor.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Oct. 7 directed state agencies to explore ways to reduce climate change impacts from transportation fuels. As part of that effort, state agencies will begin work to develop a new Clean Fuel Standard for Minnesota.
Xebec orders BGX Biostream units from Brightmark, Chevron RNG
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
October 06, 2021
The company has signed the first set of task orders under a previously announced master service agreement for an initial 18 BGX-Biostream units.
AdvanceBio selected for SAF project development and design
By AdvanceBio LLC
October 05, 2021
The project, dubbed SAFFiRE, will demonstrate reliable, low-greenhouse gas (GHG) production of SAF from corn stover in a fully integrated pilot-scale facility. In addition to sustainable aviation fuel, pelletized lignin will also be produced
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced a virtual meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee is scheduled for Oct. 14. The event is open to the public.
JetBlue accelerates transition to SAF
By JetBlue
September 30, 2021
JetBlue on Sept. 29 announced plans to speed up its transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an offtake agreement with SG Preston. The airlines is on track to reach nearly 8 percent SAF useage by the end of 2023.
Aemetis to supply Delta with 250 million gallons of SAF
By Aemetis Inc.
September 30, 2021
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 30 announced that an offtake agreement has been signed with Delta Air Lines for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 10 year term of the agreement.
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