Enbridge Gas, OWMA decarbonize waste collection trucks with RNG
By Enbridge Gas Inc.
April 13, 2022
Enbridge Gas Inc., in agreement with the Ontario Waste Management Association, has announced a pilot project to use low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) in waste collection vehicles across Ontario.
Renewables are expected to account for 22 percent of U.S. electricity production this year, increasing to 23 percent next year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released April 12.
Critical Measurement Technologies for Live Biogas Monitoring
By Narge Sparages
April 12, 2022
Available today, critical measurement solutions support biogas collection and use,
Tidewater enters strategic RNG, biofuel feedstock partnership
By Tidewater Renewables Ltd.
April 11, 2022
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. has entered a strategic RNG and feedstock partnership with Rimrock RNG Inc., and Rimrock Cattle Company Ltd. The partnership will secure feedstock supply for the company's RNG and renewable diesel business units.
The USDA's NASS will hold its biannual Data Users' Meeting on April 19, 2022. During the event, the agency will share recent and pending statistical program changes with the public, and to solicit input on these and other programs.
Aemetis successfully tests biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility
By Aemetis Inc.
April 07, 2022
Aemetis Inc. announced that its Aemetis Biogas subsidiary has successfully completed testing of the $12 million dairy biogas-to-RNG upgrading and compression facility for the Aemetis Biogas Dairy Digester Project in California.
The EPA has denied the 36 SREs petitions for compliance year 2018 that were remanded by a recent court ruling. The 31 small refineries whose previously approved SREs were overturned will not need purchase or redeem additional RINs to meet 2018 RVOs.
A group of nine senators sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on April 1 urging the agency to improve its greenhouse gas (GHG) modeling for biofuels by adopting the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model.
The U.S. EPA has released its FY 2023 congressional budget justification, outlining the agency's plans for $11.88 billion in requested funding. Initiatives related to the RFS are among those discussed by the EPA in the 1,000-plus page document.
Drax and USIPA have each issued statements in support of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Working Group III report, released April 4, which shows that sustainable bioenergy is critical to meeting global climate goals.
Purdue University study show impact of RFS on biofuels production
By Purdue University
April 04, 2022
Capturing the interactions between biofuels and agricultural industries and their connections with other economic activities was key to a first-of-its kind study published by reseraches at Purdue University.
Aemetis acquires property near Keyes plant for RNG, CCS projects
By Aemetis Inc.
April 04, 2022
Aemetis Inc. on April 4 announced the acquisition of an 8.5-acre property on Faith Home Road for $2 million. The property, located near the Aemetis Keyes renewable ethanol plant, will support the company's dairy RNG and CCS projects.
The Canadian government on March 30 awarded funding to several biofuel and bioenergy projects, including those focused on liquid transportation fuels, biocarbon, renewable natural gas (RNG), and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
A Sweden-based BECSS project and a Spain-based project that aims to convert MSW into chemicals and biofuels will each receive a share of EUR 1.1 billion ($1.21 billion) in grants awarded by the European Commission on April 1.
USack, Tidewater work to produce RNG from biomass residue
By University of Saskatchewan
March 31, 2022
University of Saskatchewan researcher Ajay Dalai (PhD) is working with a Calgary-based industry, Tidewater Renewables, to develop a novel integrated process to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) from biomass residue.
GIP signs definitive agreements for dairy RNG project in Iowa
By Green Impact Partners
March 31, 2022
Green Impact Partners has secured long-term feedstock agreements with two dairies near its proposed renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Iowa. Construction is expected to start later this year, with RNG production commencing in late 2023.
Xebec signs MOU for CCS equipment with Summit Carbon Solutions
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
March 30, 2022
Xebec Adsorption Inc., a global provider of sustainable gas technologies, is announced on March 28 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iowa-based SCS Carbon Removal LLC, a subsidiary of Summit Carbon Solutions.
ICE launches renewable volume obligation futures
By Intercontinental Exchange Inc.
March 29, 2022
Intercontinental Exchange Inc., a global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, on March 28 announced the launch of two renewable volume obligation (RVO) futures contracts, expanding ICE's U.S. renewable fuels futures markets.
The Ontario government on March 28 finalized its Forest Biomass Action Plan, which promotes economic opportunities for using forest biomass in new diverse ways, including low-carbon consumer products and renewable energy.
HZIU announces contract for Wyoming biogas project
By Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC
March 28, 2022
Hitachi Zosen Inova USA LLC, the U.S. subsidiary of the Swiss cleantech company Hitachi Zosen Inova, has been commissioned by the North American biogas project developer WTE LLC to construct a gas upgrading plant in Carpenter, Wyoming.
Vermont House passes Clean Heat Standard bill
March 28, 2022
The Vermont House of Representatives on March 16 voted 96 to 44 in favor of a bill that aims to implement a Clean Heat Standard to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the state's thermal sector.
AECOM, Genifuel partner to convert algae and biosolids into SAF
By AECOM
March 25, 2022
AECOM has signed a strategic agreement with Genifuel Corp. to propduce SAF and biogas from wild algae and biosolids. The partnership employs AECOM's algae harvesting process and conversion technology developed by the DOE and Genifuel.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on March 31. The event is open to the public, but registration is required.
Canadian biogas experiences decade of rapid growth
By Canadian Biogas Association
March 23, 2022
The Canadian Biogas Association has released a new report that shows the Canadian biogas industry experienced a decade of rapid growth from 2011 to 2020, with an almost 50 percent jump in operating biogas projects across the country.
The U.S. EPA has approved a fuel pathway under the RFS filed by Agresti Energy, allowing the company to generate D3 cellulosic biofuel RINs for compressed RNG produced via a proprietary process that uses hydrolysis and anaerobic digestion.
Capstone Green Energy announces landfill gas-to-energy project
By Capstone Green Energy Corp.
March 22, 2022
Capstone Green Energy Corp. has announced that its distributor, Vergent Power Solutions, has secured a contract to provide a 1-megawatt microturbine system to be installed in a landfill gas-to-energy project in New England.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a new $34.5 million funding opportunity to improve the current science and infrastructure for converting waste streams into valuable biofuels and bioproducts that can benefit the local energy economy.
U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued a statement on Natural Agricutlure Day thanking farmers for their work to produce food, feed, fuel and fiber. He also discussed the importance of the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee.
EPA: 1.54 billion RINs generated in February
March 21, 2022
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) generation data, reporting that nearly 1.54 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, up from 1.26 billion generated during the same month of last year.
A researcher at Idaho National Laboratory is working to develop biomass storage and handling systems that help stabilize biomass by delaying its decomposition and increase its value in downstream conversion by making it easier to break down.
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