Clean Energy inks new deals to meet growing demand for RNG
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
May 06, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced new renewable natural gas (RNG) contracts as fleets across North America increasingly continue to adopt the clean, low-carbon fuel to power heavy- and medium-duty trucks.
UGI, Global Common Energy Partner to develop RNG
By Cayuga RNG Holdings LLC
May 05, 2021
Cayuga RNG Holdings LLC announced on May 4 that it has entered into definitive agreements to develop dairy farm digester projects to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) in upstate New York. The first project is scheduled to be complete in 2022.
The U.S. EPA on May 5 published a notice announcing it will disclose confidential business information (CBI) to the U.S. Government Accountability Office that is associated with small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed under the RFS.
Brightmark breaks ground on Caballero RNG project in Arizona
By Brightmark
May 04, 2021
Brightmark on May 4 broke ground on the Caballero renewable natural gas (RNG) project, which includes the construction of new anaerobic digesters at Caballero Dairy Farms, an 8,800 animal farm in Eloy, Arizona.
The U.S. EIA on April 30 released data showing that approximately 20.64 billion gallons of operatable U.S. biofuels production capacity was in place in February 2021, down from 20.67 billion gallons of capacity in January.
A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate change, and has outlined principes for its a 50-state carbon plan.
The U.S. EPA on April 30 filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking the court to vacate and remand three SREs approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, the day before President Biden's inauguration.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 27 published a final rule for the Rural Energy for America Program that makes changes related to the OneRD guaranteed loan regulation and 2018 Farm Bill.
ONE Gas, Vanguard Renewables partner on RNG
By ONE Gas
April 29, 2021
ONE Gas and Vanguard Renewables on April 29 announced they are parnering on a renewable natural gas (RNG) initiative designed to develop and expand farm-based RNG projects across Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
EverGen announces 20-year offtake agreement with FortisBC
By EverGen
April 29, 2021
EverGen, Canada's renewable natural gas (RNG) infrastructure platform, announces that its wholly owned subsidiary Net Zero Waste Abbotsford Inc. is entering into a 20-year offtake agreement with FortisBC Energy Inc.
Enbridge announces partnership to develop Canadian RNG projects
By Enbridge Inc.
April 28, 2021
Enbridge Inc., Walker Industries and Comcor Environmental have announced a partnership to jointly develop renewable natural gas (RNG) projects across Canada. The RNG willb e used to heat homes, power busineses and fuel vehicle fleets.
Opal, NextEra announce plans to build Minnesota RNG facility
By Opal Fuels LLC
April 28, 2021
Opal Fuels LLC, a Fortistar portfolio company, and NextEra Energy Marketing LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy Resources LLC, have announced plans to build a landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) production facility in Minnesota.
Senators question Regan on biofuels, RFS
April 28, 2021
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, questioned U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on his agency's views towards biofuels and the RFS during an April 28 hearing held by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Greenlane Renewables announces over $6 million in new contracts
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
April 27, 2021
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on April 22 announced the signing of approximately $6.2 million in new biogas upgrading system supply contracts. The newly contracted projects are located in Columbia and Spain.
Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration's climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22.
The U.S. Supreme Court on April 27 heard oral arguments pertaining its pending review of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal's January 2020 ruling on SREs. The arguments largely focused on how to interpret the statute's use of the word "extension."
Biofuels coalition readies for oral arguments in Supreme Court
By Renewable Fuels Association and American Coalition for Ethanol
April 26, 2021
In oral arguments scheduled for April 27, four agriculture and biofuel organizations will argue that the U.S. Supreme Court should affirm the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit's January 2020 ruling on small refinery exemptions (SREs).
Both chambers of the Washington State Legislature on April 25 voted to approve a bill that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tweeted a statement in approval later that day and is expected to sign the bill soon.
Landfill GHG Emissions vs. Measured Biogas
By Toraj Ghofrani
April 24, 2021
Some of the regulatory frameworks for landfills are inefficient and outdated with respect to GHG emissions.
SoCalGas to convert 200 new field service trucks to run on RNG
By Southern California Gas Co.
April 23, 2021
Southern California Gas Co. has announced it will convert 200 new Ford F-250 service pickup trucks to run on renewable natural gas (RNG)—a renewable form of energy produced from a variety of waste streams.
The U.S. EPA has released data showing that more than 1.64 billion renewable identification numbers (RIN) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in March, up from 1.58 billion during the same month of last year.
EU gives green light for biogas on access to sustainable finance
By European Biogas Association
April 22, 2021
The European Biogas Association welcomes the adoption of the EU Taxonomy yesterday by the European Commission as a means to channel investments towards sustainable activities across the European Union.
Aemetis selects Axens Vegan technology for Riverbank project
By Aemetis Inc.
April 22, 2021
Aemetis Inc. has selected Axens Vegan Renewable Hydroprocessing technology for its “Carbon Zero 1� production plant in Riverbank, California. The facility will produce sustainable jet fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel using cellulosic hydrogen.
Fortistar: FMG, TruStar Energy merge under Opal Fuels
By Fortistar LLC
April 22, 2021
Fortistar LLC has announced that two of its portfolio companies, Fortistar Methane Group, a landfill gas-to-energy and RNG developer, and TruStar Energy, and RNG fuel supplier, are merging under Opal Fuels LLC.
The Growing Climate Solutions Act was re-introduced on April 20. The bill aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.
Reps. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M, on April 22 introduced the Agricultural Resilience Act. The bill, in part, would make changes to the USDA's REAP program and move the U.S. EPA's AgSTAR program to the USDA.
USDA announces $78 million in REAP awards
April 22, 2021
In honor of Earth Day, the USDA on April 22 announced $78 million in investments through the Rural Energy for America Program. A portion of that funding will support two landfill gas-to-energy projects in North Carolina.
President Biden marked Earth Day on April 22 by announcing a new target for the U.S. to achieve a 50-52 percent reduction in economy-wide net greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution by 2030 when compared to a 2005 baseline.
Senators urge Regan to uphold the RFS
April 21, 2021
A dozen senators on April 20 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan requesting that he continue his commitment to support farmers and rural communities by upholding and restoring confidence in the Renewable Fuel Standard.
SPOTLIGHT: The Valkyrie: A Digester Health Game Changer
By Biomass Magazine
April 20, 2021
Digester Doc is on target to officially launch the Valkyrie system by June.
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