The U.S. EPA and Growth Energy on July 22 filed a consent decree agreement with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia that requires the agency to proposed 2023 RFS RVOs by Nov. 16, 2022, and finalize the 2023 RVOs by June 14, 2023.
EPA: 1.85 billion RINs generated in June
July 25, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data showing that nearly 1.85 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in June, up from 1.77 billion RINs generated during the same month of 2021.
Bloom Energy's dairy farm installation recognized with awards
By Bloom Energy
July 22, 2022
Bloom Energy's groundbreaking dairy biogas-to-fuel cell project, conducted in collaboration with California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in Kerman, California, has achieved two national recognitions.
EverGen acquires 67% interest in Alberta-based RNG facility
By EverGen Infrastructure Corp.
July 21, 2022
EverGen Infrastructure Corp., Canada's renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure platform, announced it has completed the acquisition of a 67 percent interest in Alberta's Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC).
The U.S. EPA on June 21 published updated data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard, reporting that no new SRE petitions have been filed in the past month. Three SRE petitions are currently pending.
Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Mark Warner, D-Va., on July 20 introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act. The legislation aims to create a $1 per gallon tax credit for sellers of renewable natural gas (RNG) used for transportation.
SoCalGas on July 20 announced that Kore Infrastructure has begun to test and demonstrate its modular system that diverts organic waste from California landfills and converts it into carbon negative hydrogen and renewable natural gas (RNG).
BlackRock Real Assets acquires Vanguard Renewables
By Vanguard Renewables
July 20, 2022
Vanguard Renewables on July 20 announced that a fund managed by BlackRock Real Assets has acquired the company from Vision Ridge Partners. BlackRock will partner with Vanguard's management team to drive its next phase of growth.
A group of 24 senators on July 19 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to set strong 2023 and 2024 Renewable Fuel Standard renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biomass-based diesel.
Novilla RNG begins construction at Trillium Hill Farm project
By Novilla RNG
July 18, 2022
Three Petals RNG LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Novilla Investment Holdings LLC, announced on July 12 the beginning of construction of its first dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project at Trillium Hill Farm in Berlin, Wisconsin.
Anaergia to build 1.2 MW manure-to-energy project in Japan
By Anaergia Inc.
July 18, 2022
Anaergia Inc. on July 18 announced plans to construct a biogas plant in Kasaoka, Okayama, for Toyo Energy Solution Co. Ltd. The system will produce about 1.2 megawatts (MW) of clean renewable electricity from biogas.
GIP provides update of 3 RNG projects
By Green Impact Partners
July 15, 2022
Green Impact Partners has released updates on three advanced RNG projects. Construction is expected to start on the Iowa project this year. A project in Canada is undergoing permitting, with a Colorado project expected to begin commissioning soon.
Char begins phase 1 of Thorold RNG, biocarbon project
By Char Technologies Ltd.
July 14, 2022
Char Technologies Ltd. has announced the start of Phase 1 of the Thorold Renewable Natural Gas & Biocarbon Project at the Thorold Multimodal Hub with the commencement of the project lease on July 1, 2022.
EIA: RIN prices for ethanol, biomass-based diesel remain high
By U.S. Energy Information Administration
July 13, 2022
The prices of RIN credits—a compliance mechanism used for the RFS program administered by the U.S. EPA—have remained high in 2022. So far this year, D4 RINs peaked on April 28 at $1.91 per gallon and D6 RINs peaked on June 7 at $1.68 per gallon.
Aemetis acquires site for CCS injection well
By Aemetis Inc.
July 08, 2022
Aemetis Inc., an RNG and renewable fuels company, on July 8 announced the purchase of 24 acres, known as “Parcel B� on the Riverbank Industrial Complex site, to develop a carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) injection well.
Decarbonizing agriculture is critical for the U.S. to reach net zero emissions by 2050. A new data-driven approach looks at practices that are good for the earth and profitable for farmers, according to Argonne National Laboratory.
ORIX invests in 3 RNG projects
By ORIX Corp. USA
July 06, 2022
ORIX Corp. USA in June announced it has invested in three anaerobic digestion projects located in Iowa and South Dakota that will produce RNG from dairy manure. The projects were developed by Dynamic Renewables.
Trillium expands RNG offerings with new partnership
By Trillium
July 05, 2022
Trillium has partnered with Chautauqua Green Energy and CGE Ventures to expand its RNG offerings. The deal will convert gas from the Chautauqua County landfill, in Chautauqua, New York, to 100 percent RNG that will be sold at Trillium's CNG stations.
The U.S. Department of Energy on June 28 released its 2022 U.S. Energy and Employment Report, which includes new data on employment in the biofuels and bioenergy sectors. In general, employment in these sectors was up when compared to 2020.
The Canadian government on June 29 published final Clean Fuel Regulations, which will require fuel producers and suppliers to meet increasingly stringent carbon reduction goals for gasoline and diesel.
The USDA is accepting applications for a new pilot program created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the development of biobased products that have lower carbon footprints and increase the use of renewable agricultural materials.
ABC recognizes 55 projects for multi-decade digester operation
By American Biogas Council
June 28, 2022
The American Biogas Council has recognized 55 biogas projects for their longevity in operation, with 41 projects recognized for more than 10 years in operation and 14 projects operating for five years or more.
US Gain partners with utility to expand focus on renewable energy
By U.S. Gain
June 28, 2022
U.S. Gain has announced it will supply renewable natural gas (RNG) to a large Midwest utility that is offering customers the ability to lower thier greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions via a voluntary RNG program.
ITA seeks nominations for REEEAC
June 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration on June 16 published a notice renewing its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee and soliciting nominations for membership.
Gevo provides company and project updates
By Gevo Inc.
June 27, 2022
Gevo Inc., a renewable fuels company focused on the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), on June 27 provides updates on the company and projects currently in process, including the company's Net Zero 1 faciity.
Growth Energy challenges EPA”s “alternative compliance” approach
By Growth Energy
June 27, 2022
Growth Energy filed petitions for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging the U.S. EPA's decision to excuse certain refineries from their obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard.
BerQ RNG celebrates startup of Michigan dairy RNG facility
By BerQ RNG
June 27, 2022
BerQ RNG on June 27 announced the successful startup of an animal manure anerobic digester to RNG facility located on a dairy farm in Western, Michigan. The project is expected to deliver over 85,000 MMBtu of RNG annually.
Growth Energy, RNG Coalition, NCGA, and ASA are among the ag and biofuel groups that have weighed in on a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule that focuses on climate-related disclosures.
The Fuels Institute in June published a new white paper that discusses the carbon benefits of various biofuels. The paper also addresses matters related to policy, feedstocks availability, and vehicle and infrastructure constraints.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing that nearly 1.84 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in May, up from 1.72 billion generated during the same month of last year.
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