Clean Energy, Total partner to develop RNG fuel, infrastructure
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
March 05, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and its largest shareholder, Total SE, on March 4 announced a 50/50 joint venture to develop carbon-negative RNG production facilities in the United States, as well as credit support to build fueling infrastructure.
The Washington House of Representatives on Feb. 27 voted 52 to 46 to pass H.B. 1091, a bill that aims to establish a state-wide Clean Fuels Standard. The legislation is currently pending in the Washington Senate.
Several groups representing oil refining interests filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in late February and early March urging the court to overturn the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals January 2020 ruling on SREs.
Co-chairs of the House Biofuels Caucus on March 3 introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to expand access to higher biofuel blends and fully recognize the environmental benefits of renewable fuels.
Sens. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Joe Manchin, D-W.V., on March 1 introduced the American Jobs in Energy Manufacturing Act of 2021, which aims to incentivize domestic manufacturing of advanced energy technologies.
House Committee on Energy and Commerce democrats on March 2 introduced the CELAN Future Act, which sets a goal to achieve net-zero GHG emissions by 2050. The bill includes provisions related to the RFS and bioenergy.
Xebec completes acquisition of Inmatec
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
March 01, 2021
Xebec Adsorption Inc.=announced on Feb. 19 that it is proceeding with the closing of the previously announced acquisition of Inmatec Gase Technologie GmbH & Co. KG, Inmatec GmbH and Inmatec Gas Technology FZC RAK.
BTS Biogas expands services into North America
By Bioenergy Devco
March 01, 2021
BTS Biogas on Feb. 19 announced the company's expansion into North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of BTS Biogas, the newly formed BTS North America will serve as the official technology provider to Bioenergy Devco (BDC).
The Carbon Capture Coalition on Feb. 24 released a national policy blueprint that includes near-term recommendations the group says policymakers should adopt in order to accelerate the deployment and commercialization of carbon capture projects.
More than 500M gallons of RNG used as transportation fuel in 2020
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
February 26, 2021
The U.S. EPA released data showing over 503 million gallons (EGE) of renewable natural gas (RNG) were produced in 2020 for transportation purposes, demonstrating a marked increase from the 404 million gallons in 2019.
EPA: 1.4 billion RINs generated in January
February 25, 2021
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for January, reporting that more than 1.4 billion RINs were generated during the month, down from 1.57 billion generated during the same month of 2020.
Clean Energy opens RNG fueling station in Whittier, California
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
February 24, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced the opening of a new RNG fueling station in Whittier, California. The station is owned by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts and Clean Energy designed, constructed and will operate it.
UGI Utilities signs agreement to bring RNG into its system
By UGI Utilities Inc.
February 23, 2021
UGI Utilities Inc., a subsidiary of UGI Corp., announced on Feb. 17 that the company has signed an agreement with Archaea Energy LLC to accept delivery of RNG from the Keystone Landfill in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, into its distribution system.
Refiners file brief in Supreme Court SRE case
February 23, 2021
Affiliates of HollyFrontier and Wynnewood Refining on Feb. 22 filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court arguing their position against the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals' January 2020 ruling on small refinery exemptions (SREs).
Tom Vilsack is once again leading the USDA. The Senate on Feb. 23 voted 92 to seven to confirm him as secretary of agriculture. Vilsack, a former two-term governor of Iowa, served as ag secretary during all eight years of the Obama administration.
NGVAmerica releases new RNG vehicle value proposition report
By NGVAmerica
February 22, 2021
NGVAmerica on Feb. 16 released its Fuel a Greener Future report detailing the significant environmental and economic benefits of RNG-fueled fleeting. The report cites Q3 2020 CARB data that shows RNG has achieved carbon-negative emissions.
Chevron, Brightmark expand partnership on dairy RNG projects
By Brightmark
February 22, 2021
Brightmark LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. on Feb. 17 announced the expansion of their previously announced joint venture, Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, to own projects across the United States to produce and market dairy biomethane.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 22 announced it now supports the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeal's January 2020 ruling on small refinery exemptions (SREs). Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry are applauding the agency's new position.
Greenlane Renewables signs $3.6 million in new contracts
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
February 19, 2021
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on Feb. 18 announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has signed two contracts together worth $3.6 million (US$2.8 million) for new renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
Biofuel groups urge EPA to deny RFS waiver requests
February 19, 2021
Representatives of the U.S. biofuels industry are urging the U.S. EPA to deny several petitions that have been filed with the agency seeking waivers of 2019 and 2020 RFS blending obligations, calling them unnecessary, illegal and unjustified.
Johnson, Craig introduce RFS Integrity Act
February 19, 2021
Reps. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., and Angie Craig, D-Minn., on Feb. 19 reintroduced the Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act, which aims to ensure transparency and predictability in the U.S. EPA's administration of the SRE process.
Agreement signed for Illinois RNG project
By Will County, Illinois
February 18, 2021
On Feb. 10, Will County, Illinois, officials and its construction trade partners signed a project labor agreement (PLA) for the $45 million renewable natural gas (RNG) plant approved for construction at the county-owned Prairie View landfill.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on Feb. 18, reporting that one new SRE petition has been filed for RFS compliance year 2020. A total of 66 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 65 that were pending as of Jan. 19.
Reps. David McKinley, R-W.V., and Marc Veasey, D-Texas, on Feb. 16 reintroduced the ACCESS 45Q Act. The bill extends the date for projects to begin construction to claim the 45Q tax credit by 10 years and provides a direct pay elective.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2021 (AEO2021) on Feb. 3, predicting that the consumption of biofuels as a share of the domestic fuel mix will gradually increase through 2050.
USDA solicits REAP applications
February 15, 2021
USDA Rural Development has announced it is now accepting applications for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements through the Rural Energy for America Program. Applications must be submitted by March 31.
Clean Energy signs multi-year contract with LA Metro for RNG
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
February 12, 2021
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has signed a new agreement for an estimated 47.5 million gallons of its RNG to fuel the nation's largest transit bus fleet.
Xebec announces hydrogen order for FuelCell Energy project
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
February 11, 2021
Xebec Adsorption Inc. has received a hydrogen purification system order from FuelCell Energy Inc. The order is for a PSA-based system that will purify hydrogen produced from RNG by FuelCell Energy's SureSource Hydrogen platform.
Gov. Tim Walz, chair of the Governors' Biofuel Coalition, on Feb. 10 sent a letter to President Biden urging him to issue executive orders banning the use of aromatics in gasoline and adopting new Renewable Fuel Standard regulations.
GREEN Act includes biofuel, bioenergy tax extenders
February 10, 2021
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Calif., chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, on Feb. 5 announced the introduction of the GREEN Act, which includes several tax extenders that would benefit biofuels and bioenergy.
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