EPA denies gap year SRE petitions
September 14, 2020
The U.S. EPA announced Sept. 14 it will deny “gap-year� small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed by oil refineries in an effort to circumvent a January 2020 ruling by Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
CCC urges passage of comprehensive energy legislation
By Carbon Capture Coalition
September 11, 2020
The Carbon Capture Coalition, along with 72 other organizations, sent a letter to Senators on Sept. 11 urging them to pass the American Energy Innovation Act this Congress. In addition, 35 coalition members sent a letter to the House.
Natural Resource Canada has announced a $4.5 million investment in CRB Innovations, which is developing commercial pilot project to convert forestry residuals and other biomass into intermediate products that can be used to produce fuel and plastic.
The Biogenic CO2 Coalition has filed a petition for rulemaking with the U.S. EPA providing a detailed explanation of the scientific and legal basis for the agency recognize the carbon neutrality of biogenic carbon emissions from crops.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Sept. 8 issued a request for information (RFI) regarding bioenergy workforce-development methods and tools available, as well as those needed in the U.S. Responses can be filed through Nov. 2.
The USDA announced on Sept. 10 it is seeking input on the most innovative technologies and practices that can be readily deployed across U.S. agriculture to meet the goals of the agency's Agriculture Innovation Agenda.
Doug Tiffany and Doug Durante, the respective winners of the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo's Award of Excellence and High-Octane Award, will deliver acceptance speeches at the virtual FEW on Sept. 16.
Biofuel, ag groups welcome reports of gap year SRE denials
By Renewable Fuels Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Farmers Union and American Coalition for Ethanol
September 09, 2020
RFA, NCGA, NFU and ACE on Sept. 9 welcomed news reports that President Trump has directed the U.S. EPA to reject dozens of “gap year� SRE petitions and denounced an effort to have the Tenth Circuit Court's SRE ruling reviewed by the Supreme Court.
A new look into the priorities for rural America of President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden is revealed in responses to a questionnaire distributed by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Estes partners with Clean Energy to expand RNG vehicle fleet
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
September 09, 2020
Clean Energy Fuels Corp., a provider of natural gas fuel for transportation in North America, announced that Estes Express Lines will add to its fleet 50 new trucks fueled with Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), bringing its total to 71.
RNG will help Smithfield meet carbon negative goal
September 08, 2020
Smithfield Foods Inc. on Sept. 3 committed to making all of its company-owned operations in the U.S. carbon negative by 2030. The company's renewable natural gas (RNG) projects will help meet that goal.
Wastewater treatment plants can profit by coprocessing food waste
By California Environmental Protection Agency
September 08, 2020
A new report issued Aug. 24 by the California Environmental Protection Agency shows that at least half of California's landfill-bound food waste could be processed at the state's wastewater treatment plants and serve as an innovative power source.
ARPA-E funds 6 projects supporting the biofuels supply chain
September 08, 2020
ARPA-E on Sept. 1 announced the award of $16.5 million for six projects that aim to bridge the data gap in the in the biofuel supply chain by quantifying feedstock-related GHG emissions and soil carbon dynamics at the field-level.
Researchers win second pennycress research grant
By Western Illinois University
September 04, 2020
Western Illinois University researchers will receive a portion of a $13 million U.S. Department of Energy grant aimed at genetically strengthening pennycress plants for use in sustainable energy work.
DMT, Nacelle, US Gain complete Wisconsin RNG project
By DMT Clear Gas Solutions
September 02, 2020
DMT Clear Gas Solutions has announced its first renewable natural gas (RNG) project with Nacelle Solutions is operational. The Clover Hill Dairy farm project in Wisconsin is the first completed site in a series of four.
Clean Energy Fuels will provide RNG for New York City MTA buses
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
September 02, 2020
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has been contracted by New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority to provide its Redeem renewable natural gas (RNG), a fuel derived from organic waste, to power the MTA's 800 natural gas transit buses.
The Bioeconomy Coalition of Minnesota has released the results of a new analysis that shows Minnesota's Bioincentive Program is working to generate significant economic and job benefits for the state's biobased industrial product companies.
Fortistar, Paloma Dairy begin construction on RNG facility
By Fortistar
September 01, 2020
Fortistar and Paloma Dairy on Aug. 31 announced the beginning of construction on a dairy digester RNG facility in Gila Bend, Arizona. The Sunoma Renewable Biofuel Project will produce 1.6 million gasoline gallon equivalents of vehicle fuel annually.
The Carbon Capture Coalition on Aug. 31 sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives asking lawmakers to look for opportunities to include Section 503 of the House Energy and Commerce's CLEAN Future discussion draft in any upcoming legislation.
The USDA on Aug. 31 announced the implementation of the agency's OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative and released new information on rates and terms that will help lenders apply for loan guarantees under the four affected loan guarantee programs.
US Gain's fourth dairy RNG development project is operational
By U.S. Gain
August 31, 2020
U.S. Gain recently completed installation of gas production equipment at Dallmann East River Dairy. After just eight months, the Wisconsin farm is now producing clean RNG for the transportation industry.
ABO appoints new executive director
By Algae Biomass Organization
August 28, 2020
The Algae Biomass Organization's board of directors on Aug. 20 announced the selection of Rebecca White as the ABO's new executive director, effective Oct. 1. White is a recognized leader in the algae industry.
New Jersey Natural Gas joins RNG Coalition
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
August 28, 2020
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas has welcomed New Jersey Natural Gas Co. to its membership. NJNG joins 230 companies and organizations across North America dedicated to the sustainable development, deployment and utilization of RNG.
Canada-based Greenlane Renewables Inc., a supplier of biogas upgrading systems, released interim financial results for the first half of 2020 on Aug. 25, reporting significant increases in revenue and sales order backlog.
CE+P signs letter of intent with CHS
By California Ethanol + Power
August 27, 2020
California Ethanol + Power has announced its intention to enter into a 15-year marketing arrangement with global agribusiness leader CHS Inc. for ethanol produced at its Sugar Valley Energy facility. The plant will also produce biomethane and power.
EPA: 1.62 billion RINs generated in July
August 27, 2020
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) data for July, reporting that 1.62 billion RINs were generated during the month under the Renewable Fuel Standard, up from 1.51 billion RINs generated in June.
RNG's Growing Role in Decarbonization Strategies
By Sam Lehr, David Cox and Mike Alaimo
August 26, 2020
Renewable natural gas (RNG) has become an increasingly important part America's push toward clean energy sources and technology.
The European Commission in August launched a public consultation on the potential revision of the 2018 Renewable Energy Directive to better align the policy with the EU's new Green Deal and its goal of making the EU climate neutral by 2050.
Coalition releases new sustainable aviation fuel guide
By Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
August 25, 2020
The Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Aviation Fuel on Aug. 19 released a new informational guide detailing how industry leaders can incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their operations.
Biden announces commitment to RFS
August 25, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Aug. 25 issued a statement describing his commitment to the Renewable Fuel Standard and criticizing the Trump Administration's administration of the program.
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