The U.S. EPA has released data showing 1.69 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in July, up from 1.63 billion RINs that were generated during the same month of last year.
The U.S. EPA published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Aug. 19, reporting that there are currently 59 SRE petitions pending under the Renewable Fuel Standard, down from 64 that were pending as of mid-July.
A new study concluded that more than 2 million metric tons (MT) per year of CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere and injected safely into the earth at two biofuel plant sites in California. The study was commissioned by Aemetis Inc.
On Aug. 18, nearly 30 congressional staffers visited the Verbio renewable natural gas (RNG) plant in Nevada, Iowa, as part of the 12th Annual Iowa Biofuels: Science and Sustainability Tour – marking the first time RNG has been featured on the tour.
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced a slew of new deals in response to the demand for renewable natural gas (RNG), a fuel produced from organic waste, as more fleets adopt and expand their use of the low-carbon transportation fuel.
To help meet public demand for more renewable energy, FortisBC Energy Inc. is now receiving carbon-neutral renewable natural gas (RNG) from Lethbridge Biogas LP, an agricultural-based biogas facility located in Alberta.
The U.K. government on Aug. 17 published a report that identifies and compares options for a standard to define “low-carbon hydrogen.� It provides lifecycle GHG estimates for a variety of hydrogen pathways, including those focused on biomass.
As the IPCC publishes an alarming sixth assessment report on climate change, the World Biogas Association has renewed its call for the potential of the biogas industry to be urgently unlocked so that it can help deliver rapid GHG reductions.
Aemetis Inc. released second quarter financial results on Aug. 12, providing updates on its renewable natural gas (RNG) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives and discussing ongoing improvements at its Keyes, California, ethanol plant.
Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., provided an update of the company's proposed Net Zero 1 biorefinery during a second quarter earnings call held Aug. 12. The company is expanding the scope of the facility, he said.
Monarch Bioenergy, a joint venture between Smithfield Foods Inc. and Roeslein Alternative Energy, has finished installing manure-to-energy technology on nearly all of Smithfield's Northern Missouri hog finishing farms.
FortisBC Energy Inc. is celebrating a significant milestone in climate action in British Columbia – the 10th anniversary of its renewable natural gas (RNG) program. FortisBC was the first utility in North America to offer RNG to its customers.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is soliciting fiscal year (FY) 2022 grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program.
Hamilton RNG Holdings LLC announced Aug. 4 that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop innovative food waste digester projects to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) in Ohio and Kentucky.
Opal Fuels LLC announced Aug. 10 a contract with City Furniture to build three RNG fueling stations and supply the company with 7.75 million gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) of RNG over the terms of the agreement.
Greenlane Renewables Inc. in Aug. 10 announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has signed a total of $12.8 million (US$10.2 million) in contracts for renewable natural gas (RNG) projects in the United States.
U.S. biofuel production capacity expanded slightly in May, reaching 20.795 billion gallons, up from 20.777 billion gallons in April. Total feedstock consumption was approximately 26.768 billion pounds in May, up from 24.296 billion pounds in April.
The USDA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the agency's Certified Biobased Product Label by unveiling a report that demonstrates that the biobased industry is a significant generator of economic activity and jobs.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently predicts renewables will account for 20 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, according to the agency's latest Short Term Energy Outlook, released Aug. 10.
Aemetis Inc., an RNG and renewable fuels company, on Aug. 6 announced the final permit has been approved to begin construction of the next 21 miles of the Aemetis Biogas Phase 2 pipeline in Stanislaus County, California.
Gevo Inc. in early August announced its biorefinery in Luverne, Minnesota, is resuming operations to produce fuel-grade, renewable isobutanol. The company has also announced a contract to sell renewable national gas (RNG) to bp.
NW Natural, a subsidiary of NW Natural Holding Co., has signed an agreement with Element Markets to purchase renewable natural gas (RNG) for Oregon customers as part of the RNG program instituted under Oregon Senate Bill 98.
Anaergia Inc. announced Aug. 3 the acquisition of its indirect subsidiary, Rhode Island Bioenergy Facility LLC, which owns the largest industrial anaerobic digester for food and other solid organic waste recycling in New England.
A group of 29 members of Congress on July 30 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to prioritize rulemaking to set RFS RVOs for 2021 and 2022, along with the biomass-based diesel RVOs for 2022 and 2023.
Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., on July 28 reintroduced the FARM Act, which aims to establish two new programs to help farmers fight climate change. One program would create a $25 million first-of-its-kind pyrolysis grant program for tree nut farmers.
A group of nine senators led by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., sent a letter to President Biden on July 28 requesting a meeting with him and members of his cabinet to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard.
Nicor Gas' renewable gas interconnection pilot received approval July 8 from the Illinois Commerce Commission. The pilot aims to encourage the development of renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities within Nicor Gas' service territory.
Cresta Fund Management and LF BiOenergy have announced a partnership to develop, own and operate renewable natural gas (RNG) production facilities serving industry sectors requiring organic waste management.
CIM Group announced on July 20 that it has made a significant investment in an affiliate of MAS CanAm, LLC, the holding company for all of the renewable natural gas (RNG) activities undertaken by MAS Energy LLC.
Char Technologies Ltd. announces a test project with Hitachi Zosen Inova to develop a high temperature pyrolysis to green hydrogen system at their existing San Luis Obispo anaerobic digestion facility in California.
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