Recognizing fleet customers' growing demand for lower-carbon energy sources, Booster has expanded its renewable diesel product offering to three new markets in California, including Sacramento, San Jose and San Diego.
Holland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels and Wärtsilä.
Ethanol Producer Magazine's Katie Schroeder previews the features in the October issue, which include corn fiber ethanol measurement, CARB's latest LCFS scoping plan, how plants are managing supply chain issues and maintaining corn quality assurance.
The nested design of the RFS is limiting incentives for blenders to sell higher blends of ethanol and has instead resulted in increasing blending of biodiesel to comply with the program, according to a report by Madhu Khanna, past president of AAEA.
ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a company that is working to decarbonize heavy-duty industries, on Sept. 20 announced it has hit a number of key milestones through multiple partnerships with customers, manufacturers, and fuel providers.
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 20 announced the volume of an offtake agreement that has been signed with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. for 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the seven year term of the agreement.
Summit Carbon Solutions, developer of the world's largest carbon capture and storage project, announced it has engaged CIBC World Markets Corp. as financial structuring advisor for the company's $4.5 billion project.
A report filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network indicates that China's ethanol blend rate is expected to reach only 1.8 percent this year as support wanes for previously announced biofuel policies.
The U.S. EPA on Sept. 19 delivered a final rule to create canola oil fuel pathways under the RFS for renewable diesel, jet fuel naphtha, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and heating oil to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Aemetis to supply 38 million gallons of SAF to Cathay Pacific
By Aemetis Inc.
September 20, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 20 announced the volume of an offtake agreement that has been signed with Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. for 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the seven year term of the agreement.
Wisconsin farm to produce RNG with Galileo's technology
By Galileo Technologies
September 20, 2022
Galileo Technologies designed, installed, and commissioned one of its innovative Microbox-Bio stations for integrated production of compressed renewable natural gas (RNG) at the Liberty Dairy Farm project in Wisconsin.
Qnergy installs landfill gas-to-energy system in Maryland
By Qnergy
September 20, 2022
Qnergy Inc. announced on Sept. 16 its first ever landfill deployment to abate methane, create clean electrical energy, and generate voluntary carbon credits. The company installed its PowerGen5650 product at a Maryland landfill.
Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; John Thune, R-S.D.; Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio; and Jon Tester, D-Mont., on Sept. 20 introduced the Biochar Research Network Act. Companion legislation was introduced by Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, on July 29.
China's biodiesel production in 2022 is expected to increase by 32 percent when compared to 2021 due primarily to a surge in export demand, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network.
The U.S. EPA on Sept. 19 delivered a final rule to create canola oil fuel pathways under the RFS for renewable diesel, jet fuel naphtha, liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and heating oil to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
The California Air Resources Board is working on its latest scoping plan, which could potentially intensify Low Carbon Fuel Standard targets and boost ethanol use in state—especially if E15 gets approved.
Supply chain constraints are improving, but ethanol producers are still dealing with the higher costs and tighter availability of almost all production inputs, parts and equipment.
Gevo Inc. on Sept. 19 announced that the USDA has selected the company's Climate-Smart Farm to Flight proposal for funding with an award ceiling of up to $30 million. The award was made under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
CropEnergies AG is considering reducing production at its ethanol plants in response to rising production costs. The company is also branching out with recent acquisitions of renewable energy and biobased chemical companies.
A diverse group of clean fuel stakeholders, including several biofuel producers, on Sept. 19 launched the DriveClean initiative, which is urging lawmakers to create a market-based technology-neutral national Clean Fuel Standard.
USDA funds Gevo's climate-smart farm-to-flight proposal
By Gevo Inc.
September 19, 2022
Gevo Inc. on Sept. 19 announced that the USDA has selected the company's Climate-Smart Farm to Flight proposal for funding with an award ceiling of up to $30 million. The award was made under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program.
Novilla RNG begins construction on RNG project in Michigan
By Novilla RNG
September 19, 2022
Red Leaf RNG LLC, a subsidiary of Novilla Investment Holdings LLC, announced on Sept. 12 the beginning of construction of its first dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Michigan at Maple Row Dairy.
Neste considers transitioning Porvoo refinery to renewables
By Neste Corp.
September 19, 2022
Neste is launching a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, to non-crude oil refining and into a globally leading renewable and circular solutions site. The company aims to complete the transition by the mid-2030s.
DriveClean initiative launches, advocates for national CFS
September 19, 2022
A diverse group of clean fuel stakeholders, including several biofuel producers, on Sept. 19 launched the DriveClean initiative, which is urging lawmakers to create a market-based technology-neutral national Clean Fuel Standard.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 16 signed an expansive package of climate legislation, including a bill that extends for five years a requirement for electric investor-owned utilities to purchase energy from biomass generating facilities.
Neste is launching a strategic study on transitioning its refinery in Porvoo, Finland, to non-crude oil refining and into a globally leading renewable and circular solutions site. The company aims to complete the transition by the mid-2030s.
A diverse group of clean fuel stakeholders, including several biofuel producers, on Sept. 19 launched the DriveClean initiative, which is urging lawmakers to create a market-based technology-neutral national Clean Fuel Standard.
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