ABFA releases principles for low carbon fuel policy
By Advanced Biofuels Association
December 02, 2021
On Dec. 2, the ABFA released a set of principles to inform low carbon fuels policy, approved by the association's diverse membership. The document is the document is the culmination of a year-long effort to find consensus amongst ABFA's members.
TotalEnergies, Clean Energy begin construction of biogas unit
By TotalEnergies
November 30, 2021
Through their joint venture, TotalEnergies and its U.S. partner Clean Energy are launching the construction of their first biomethane production unit, in Friona, Texas. The biomethane will be used as an alternative fuel for transportation.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Dec. 9. The event is open to the public, but registeration is required.
Southwest Gas to provide RTC with RNG supplied by US Gain
By Southwest Gas Corp.
November 24, 2021
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has approved an agreement allowing Southwest Gas to provide Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada with RNG to fuel most of the agency's public transit fleet. U.S. Gain will supply the RNG.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on Nov. 23 introduced the Defend the Blend Act, which aims to prevent the U.S. EPA from retroactively reducing RFS blend requirements. Reps. Rodney Davis, R-Ill.; Angie Craig, D-Minn.; and Ron Kind, D-Wis., are cosponsors.
USDA Rural Development on Nov. 22 issued a notice announcing amended scoring provisions for the Rural Energy for America Program. Applications will now receive priority points for advancing key priorities under the Biden-Harris administration.
EBA: Gasification can help meet net-zero goals
By European Biogas Association
November 22, 2021
A new paper released by the European Biogas Association has mapped the opportunities of the gasification's contribution of building European circular economies and reducing carbon emissions as part of the net-zero roadmap.
EPA: Nearly 1.7 billion RINs generated in October
November 22, 2021
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data, reporting that nearly 1.7 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in October, up from 1.56 billion generated during the same month of last year.
House passes Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
The House of Representatives on Nov. 19 voted to approve the Build Back Better Act, a $1.9 trillion legislative package that includes nearly $1 billion for biofuels infrastructure, extends the biodiesel tax credit, and includes incentives for SAF.
Clean Energy breaks ground on RNG dairy digester
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
November 18, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced it has broken ground on a renewable natural gas (RNG) digester at Del Rio Dairy in Friona, Texas, its first in a joint venture with TotalEnergies to produce the ultra-clean transportation fuel.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 18 issued a proposed rule further delay certain RFS compliance dates, including those for compliance years 2019, 2020 and 2021. The agency is also proposing to change how it establishes RFS compliance deadlines starting in 2022.
Archaea Energy signs 21-year RNG agreement with NW Natural
By Archaea Energy Inc.
November 17, 2021
Archaea Energy Inc. announced Nov. 15 that its subsidiary Archaea Holdings LLC has entered into a long-term RNG purchase and sale agreement with Northwest Natural Gas Co., a subsidiary of NW Natural Holdings.
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Nov. 16 approved an amendment to the National Wildlife Fire Risk Reduction Program Act offered by Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, that aims to bolster bioenergy and biofuels production.
ABSL, Greenergy partner to produce biofuels from municipal waste
By Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd.
November 16, 2021
On Nov. 11, Advanced Biofuel Solutions Ltd. and Greenergy announced the signing of a joint development agreement to develop, construct and operate up to five municipal waste-based biofuel plants in the U.K.
The House Ag Committee's Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy and Credit on Nov. 16 hosted a hearing on the renewable economy. The event featured testimony on the importance of biofuels, the RFS, year-round E15, and biobased products.
Clean Energy, bp broaden joint venture focused on RNG
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
November 15, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and bp on Nov. 11 announced that its renewable natural gas (RNG) joint venture will build on previously announced plans to finance and develop new projects at dairy farms, starting in the Midwest.
IRENA: Global bioenergy jobs at 3.52 million in 2020
November 15, 2021
Bioenergy accounted for approximately 3.52 million of the 12 million global renewable energy jobs in 2020, according to an annual jobs report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in late October.
Oregon CFP approves SCS Global Services as independent verifier
By SCS Global Services
November 11, 2021
SCS Global Services is now approved as an independent verifier by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for Oregon's Clean Fuels Program, launched in 2016 to reduce the transportation carbon footprint of Oregonians.
Enchanted Rock announces net-zero microgrids using RNG
By Enchanted Rock
November 11, 2021
Enchanted Rock, the leading provider of electrical resiliency microgrids announced on Nov. 10 that its customers now have the option to choose renewable natural gas (RNG) to achieve net-zero or negative carbon emissions.
Southwest Gas celebrates new RNG facility
By Southwest Gas Corp.
November 11, 2021
With the grand opening of the Sunoma Renewable Natural Gas Project at the Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, Arizona, Southwest Gas Corp. will play an intergral role in bringing RNG to market through its system.
Bioenergy Devo closes on $100 million in new capital
By Bioenergy Devco
November 10, 2021
Bioenergy Devco has secured $100 million in financing from funds managed by Irradiant Partners. The capital will support the development of multiple anaerobic digestion facilities to drive sustainable organic waste recycling and reduce GHG emissions.
OPAL Fuels, Paloma Dairy celebrate opening of RNG project
By OPAL Fuels LLC
November 10, 2021
OPAL Fuels LLC on Nov. 10 celebrated the ribbon cutting ceremony of its new Sunoma Renewable Natural Gas Facility at Paloma Dairy in Gila Bend, Arizona. The facility will produce 1.6 million gasoline gallon equivalents of renewable vehicle fuel.
Astra Energy Inc., a renewable and WTE project developer and technology acquisition company, has executed an agreement with Regreen Technologies Inc. and Global Sustainable Technologies Inc. for rights to a proprietary WTE technology.
Bloom Energy delivers renewable power from dairy farm waste
By Bloom Energy
November 09, 2021
Bloom Energy on Nov. 8 announced a 1 MW fuel cell deployment at Bar 20 Dairy Farms in Kerman, California to efficiently produce on-site, renewable electricity from dairy cow manure. The installation marks Bloom's first dairy farm biogas project.
EIA update bioenergy forecasts
November 09, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects renewables to account for 20 percent of electricity generation this year, increasing to 22 percent in 2022, according to the agency's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 9.
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., on Nov. 5 introduced the Biomass and Biogas for Electric Vehicles Act, which aims to require the U.S. EPA to process long-delayed RFS pathway applications to generate eRINs.
SoCalGas opens new RNG fueling station
By Southern California Gas Co.
November 08, 2021
Southern California Gas Co., local officials, and business representatives on Nov. 4 celebrated the opening of a new fueling station located in Menifee, California. The new fueling station will exclusively offer renewable natural gas (RNG).
EPA denies 1 SRE petition
November 05, 2021
The U.S. EPA published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Nov. 5, reporting that the agency has denied one SRE petition for compliance year 2019. An additional SRE petition has also been filed for compliance year 2020.
SJI, REV LNG announce construction of Connecticut RNG facility
By SJI
November 04, 2021
On Nov. 2, SJI and development partner REV LNG LLC announced the construction of a 2MM gallon anaerobic digester at Oakridge Dairy, Connecticut's largest dairy farm. The $12 million RNG facility is expected to be operaitonal in September 2022.
Xebec acquires UECompression
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
November 04, 2021
Xebec Adsorption Inc. has closed the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Colorado-based UECompression. The acqusition will allow Xebec to expand production capacity five-fold for standardized renewable gas systems.
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