EPA: 1.26 billion RINs generated in February
March 26, 2021
More than 1.26 billion renewable identification numbers were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in February, down from 1.54 billion reported for the same month of last year, according to data released by the U.S. EPA in mid-March.
Covenant Energy prepares to meet new demand for renewable diesel
By Covenant Energy
March 25, 2021
Covenant Energy has completed initial pre-FEED engineering and feedstock studies, as well as a marketing, demand, and pricing study for its proposed biorefinery in Saskatchewan. Production is scheduled to begin in 2023.
Gevo reports fourth quarter 2020 financial results
By Gevo Inc.
March 25, 2021
Gevo Inc. on March 17 released fourth quarter financial results, discussing plans for its net-zero biorefinery projects and confirming that its existing ethanol plant in Luverne, Minnesota, continues to be idle.
NREL scientists announce fast-track solution or net-zero SAF
By National Renewable Energy Laboratory
March 25, 2021
NREL has announced the development of a biorefining process using the untapped energy of food waste and other wet waste to produce SAF both compatible with existing jet engines and capable of supporting net-zero-carbon flight.
Sens. Tina Smith, D-Minn.; and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V.; on March 25 introduced the Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Tax Credit Amendments Act. The Carbon Capture Coalition and Growth Energy have spoken out in support of the bill.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority on March 19 announced it has awarded tax benefits through the High Quality Jobs program to Verbio Nevada to support a project that aims to integrate ethanol production at the RNG production facility.
The EPA on March 23 published a rule extending the RFS compliance and attest engagement deadlines for 2020. The attest engagement deadline for 2021 was also extended, along with the 2019 compliance and attest engagement deadlines for small refiners.
The USDA on March 24 announced its intent to provide COVID-19 relief to biofuel producers as part of its USDA Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative, which aims to distribute relief resources more equitably.
Aemetis gains approval for 32-mile extension of biogas pipeline
By Aemetis Inc.
March 24, 2021
Aemetis Inc. on March 17 announced that the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors has issued an approval for the construction of a 32-mile extension to the existing Aemetis Biogas 4-mile private pipeline that was completed in 2020.
ABC board re-elects officers, Sheff to serve fourth term
By American Biogas Council
March 24, 2021
The American Biogas Council board of directors on March 24 announced the reelection of its officers, including incumbent Chair Bernard Sheff, PE from Montrose Environmental Group, who was elected to a fourth term.
Biofuels coalition files brief in Supreme Court SRE case
By Renewable Fuels Association, American Coalition for Ethanol, National Corn Growers Association and National Farmers Union
March 24, 2021
The RFA, ACE, NCGA, and NFU, working together as the Biofuels Coalition, on March 24 filed their response brief in the Supreme Court case case HollyFrontier Cheyenne Refining, LLC, et al., v. Renewable Fuels Association, et al.
RNG produced by Anaergia now flowing through SoCalGas system
By Anaergia Inc.
March 22, 2021
Anaergia Inc. and Southern California Gas Co. announced on March 18 that renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from diverted landfill waste is now flowing into SoCalGas' pipeline system from the Rialto Bioenergy Facility.
BP, Aria energy announce California diary RNG project
By BP
March 22, 2021
BP and Aria Energy on March 18 announced a project to capture methane from waste at three California dairy farms and process it into renewable natural gas (RNG), which will then be supplied as fuel for the U.S. transportation sector.
Aviation leaders launch in-flight 100% SAF emissions study
By Airbus
March 22, 2021
Airbus, German research centre DLR, Rolls-Royce and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Neste have teamed up to launch the world's first in-flight emissions study using 100 percent SAF on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft.
DOE awards $2 million to develop clean hydrogen technologies
By U.S. Department of Energy
March 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy on March 15 awarded $2 million to four research and development (R&D) projects advancing clean-hydrogen production technologies, including several that use biomass and waste as feedstock.
EPA: No new SRE petitions filed in past month
March 18, 2021
Data released by the U.S. EPA on March 18 shows that no new small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions have been filed in the past month. The agency has also not taken any action on the 66 SRE petitions that have been pending since mid-February.
The U.S. Department of Energy on March 10 announced its intent to issue a funding opportunity this spring that aims to accelerate the production of low-carbon aviation fuels, renewable marine fuels, and other advanced biofuels.
ASTM invites presentations for workshop on RNG
By ASTM International
March 17, 2021
Presentations are invited for the Workshop on Renewable Fuels Production and Distribution, Dec 9, 2021, to be held at the Marriott Anaheim in Anaheim, California. The workshop is sponsored by the gaseous fuels committee (D03).
Cielo announces entry into US, expansion in Canada
By Cielo Waste Solutions
March 17, 2021
Cielo Waste Solutions has entered into a MOU with Renewable U Energy Inc. that provides for Cielo to build, and commission three waste to high-grade renewable fuel facilities, including two in Canada and one in the U.S.
ABFA, NEFI support heating oil industry's net-zero goal
By Advanced Biofuels Association
March 17, 2021
The National Energy & Fuels Institute and the Advanced Biofuels Association are partnering to promote government policies and industry initiatives designed to support the use of environmentally-sound advanced biofuels in the home energy market.
ABC announces the 8 fastest growing biogas businesses
By American Biogas Council
March 17, 2021
On March 15, the American Biogas Council announced the eight fastest growing biogas businesses in the US: DMT, DVO Inc., Envitec Biogas, Evonik, Greenlane Biogas, Nacelle, Paques Environmental Technologies, and PlanET Biogas.
The U.S. Senate on March 17 voted unanimously to confirm the nomination of Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative leads international trade negotiations and oversees the resolution of disputes.
Sens. Chris Coons, D-Del., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Reps. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and David McKinley, R-W.V., on March 17 introduced the Storing CO2 and Lowering Emissions (SCALE) Act, a comprehensive CO2 infrastructure package.
Neste selects Rotterdam as location for proposed biorefinery
By Neste
March 16, 2021
Neste has announced plans to develop new renewable products production capacity in Rotterdam in the Netherlands rather than Porvoo, Finland. A final investment decision is expected to be made in late 2021 or early next year.
Amp Americas brings Minnesota RNG project online
By Amp Americas
March 16, 2021
Amp Americas on March 10 announced that its fourth biogas facility producing renewable natural gas (RNG) from dairy waste is now operational and delivering RNG to the pipeline. The facility is located in Morris, Minnesota.
USDA Rural Development has announced it will hold a feedback forum at 1:30 EDT on March 17 for lenders who have applied or are interested in applying to programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative.
The 2021 International Biomass Conference & Expo kicked off March 16 with a keynote address focused on biomass sustainability and a panel discussion with association leaders that addressed policy, markets and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eric McAfee, CEO of Aemetis Inc., confirmed that the company's California ethanol plant is currently running at capacity during a fourth quarter earnings call held March 11. He also provided an update of the company's advanced biofuel initiatives.
The New Mexico Senate on March 11 voted 25 to 14 in favor of a bill that aims to establish a Clean Fuel Standard that would require a 28 percent decrease in the carbon intensity of transportation fuel by 2040.
The USDA on March 15 announced it is opening a 45-day public comment period to gather input on its climate-smart agriculture and forestry strategy, including several topics focused specifically on biofuels, bioproducts and renewable energy.
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