EIA updates short-term bioenergy forecasts
February 10, 2021
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released the latest edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook on Feb. 9, predicting electricity generation from renewable sources will reach 21 percent this year, up from 20 percent in 2020.
Representatives of the biofuels industry testified against the U.S. EPA's proposed extension of the 2019 and 2020 RFS compliance deadlines during a Feb. 9 virtual hearing. Public comments on the proposal can be filed through March 11.
A bipartisan group of 15 senators sent a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Jane Nishida on Feb. 3 urging the agency to review the three small refinery exemptions (SREs) approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19.
Sens. John Thune, R-S.D., and Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., on Feb. 4 reintroduced a bill that aims to compel the EPA to take action on submitted RFS pathway petitions and set a deadline for the agency to act on future pathway and registration petitions.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Jan. 27 released proposed regulations to implement the Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Act, which was enacted in 2019 and takes effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
Michael Regan, President Biden's nominee to serve as administrator of the U.S. EPA, said the RFS will be a priority the current administration and stressed agriculture will have a seat at the table when it comes to Biden's climate objectives.
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February 02, 2021
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Vow ASA, ArcelorMittal to build biogas plant in Luxembourg
By Vow ASA,
February 02, 2021
Vow ASA has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with ArcelorMittal to work on a project to build a biogas production plant that will reduce CO2 emissions produced during the steelmaking process.
Secretary of agriculture nominee Tom Vilsack stressed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the Biden administration's climate goals during a Feb. 2 hearing before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry.
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 1 announced the opening of a bid proposal process for $2 billion in offtake contracts for the launch of its proposed 25 MMgy biorefinery in Riverbank, California, that will produce jet fuel, renewable diesel and other byproducts.
German bioenergy producer Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG confirmed on Jan. 29 that its straw-to-biomethane facility under development at the site of Dupont's former cellulosic ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa, is expected to begin operations this fall.
The Carbon Capture Coalition on Jan. 21 sent a memo to President Biden's climate team that includes a targeted list of climate, energy, infrastructure and related federal policy recommendations for the first 100 days of his administration.
TruStar Energy drives down costs, GHG emissions with RNG
By TruStar Energy,
January 28, 2021
TruStar Energy in helping increase access to RNG. The company completed 42 natural gas fueling station projects last year and its parent company, Fortistar, recently announced the fifth of 12 new RNG projects.
Stora Enso, Gasum biogas partnership turns waste into energy
By Stora Enso
January 27, 2021
The production of Multicopy paper is about to contribute to the biofuel production in Sweden. The energy company Gasum and Stora Enso will together turn waste generated at Stora Enso's Nymölla Mill into renewable green energy.
Court seeks status report on EPA compliance with 2017 order
By RFA, Growth Energy, NBB, ACE, NCGA, NFU, NSP
January 27, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit has directed the U.S. EPA to submit a status report every 60 days “on its progress in complying with the court's remand� stemming from the July 2017 ruling in Americans for Clean Energy v EPA.
President Biden on Jan. 27 issued an executive order that aims to tackle the climate crisis, create jobs and restore scientific integrity across the federal government. The order addresses the production and sourcing of biobased products and fuels.
EBA statistics report shows growth, potential of biomethane
By European Biogas Association
January 26, 2021
The European Biogas Association launched on Jan. 25 an enhanced edition of the EBA Statistical Report. The report shows Europe had a total of 18,943 biogas plants and 725 biomethane plants installed as of the close of 2019.
Aemetis announces $16.8M in California CEC and utility grants
By Aemetis Inc.
January 25, 2021
Aemetis Inc. announced that its “Carbon Zero� biofuels production process has received $16.8 million of solar energy and other energy efficiency grants to fund upgrades of the Keyes, California, plant to support the production of zero carbon biofuel.
Integrated Biogas Alliance announces dairy biogas project
By Integrated Biogas Alliance
January 25, 2021
The Integrated Biogas Alliance, in concert with EIP Ventures, is in final stage development of a seven dairy, 16,500 head biogas project ear Boise, Idaho. The project is expected to close in late Q1 2021.
The U.S. EPA's long-stalled implementation of landfill emissions regulations, the repeal of the Clean Power Plan, and the SAFE Vehicles Rule are three of the many federal regulations that are set to be reviewed by the Biden administration.
Aries Clean Energy, a leader in the biomass gasification solutions sector, announced it has changed its name to Aries Clean Technologies, with a refined focus on the clean conversion of wastewater biosolids.
BCCK, Archaea Energy sign contract for landfill gas project
By BCCK Holding Co.
January 21, 2021
BCCK Holding Co. has signed an agreement with Archaea Energy to provide a 13,700 SCFM Style IV NiTech nitrogen rejection unit (NRU) to a large-scale, high-BTU landfill gas-to-energy project in Pennsylvania.
The USDA and U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 21 announced appointments to several senior posts, including USDA undersecretary for Rural Development and chief of staff for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at DOE.
EPA: 18.26 billion RINs generated in 2020 under RFS
January 21, 2021
Nearly 18.26 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in 2020, down from 19.81 billion generated in 2019, according to data published by the U.S. EPA. Total RIN generation for December was at 1.69 billion, down from 1.79 billion in December 2019.
The Alternative Fuels & Chemicals Coalition has announced legislation recently signed by President Trump makes important changes to the U.S. Department of Energy's Title XVII Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program.
Biogest builds biogas plant in Idaho
By Biogest
January 19, 2021
Biogest announced it has received its first U.S. order to build an agricultural biogas plant in Idaho. The facility will process 120,000 tons of cow manure annually and produce high-qualify organic fertilizer as a coproduct.
UK bioenergy generation up in Q3
January 19, 2021
Data released by the U.K. Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy shows bioenergy capacity in the U.K. increased by 3.9 percent during the third quarter of last year, while power generation from biodegradable MSW set a new record.
EPA issues last-minute approval of 3 SREs
January 19, 2021
The U.S. EPA late on Jan. 19 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data showing that the agency has approved three new SRE petitions, one for Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2018 and two for compliance year 2019.
Ameresco reaches mechanical completion of RNG plant
By Ameresco Inc.
January 18, 2021
Ameresco Inc. on Jan. 12 announced that it achieved mechanical completion at its McCarty Road landfill gas to renewable natural gas plant located in Houston, Texas. The project is expected to reach commercial operations in early 2021.
The USDA on Jan. 12 released a report and online dashboard that integrates the information collected by the agency as part of its Agriculture Innovation Agenda, an initiative that aims to help the U.S. agricultural industry meet future demands.
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