Court asked to hold EPA accountable on improper 2016 waiver
By Growth Energy, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, American Coalition for Ethanol, National Corn Growers Association, National Farm
November 23, 2020
Biofuel groups on Nov. 23 filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia asking the court to enforce its 2017 decision requiring the U.S. EPA to address its improper waiver of 500 million gallons of biofuel in the 2016 RVO.
EPA: 1.56 billion RINs generated in October
November 23, 2020
The U.S. EPA has released data showing nearly 1.56 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in October, down from 1.73 billion generated during the same month of last year.
Aemetis awarded $7.8M for phase 2 RNG dairy digesters project
By Aemetis Inc.
November 20, 2020
Aemetis Biogas LLC, a wholly woned subsidiary of Aemetis Inc., has been awarded $7.8 million in matching grants through the 2020 California Department of Food and Agriculture Dairy Digester Research and Development Program.
EPA: 6 more SRE petitions filed, 58 now pending
November 19, 2020
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on Nov. 19, reporting that six additional SRE petitions have been filed with the agency, including one for RFS compliance year 2019 and five for compliance year 2020.
Quebec's green economy plan addresses RNG, bioenergy
November 19, 2020
The government of Quebec on Nov. 16 unveiled its 2030 Plan for a Green Economy. The plan focuses primarily on clean electricity, but also addresses the use of renewable natural gas (RNG) and bioenergy for heating.
Reps. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., and Jim Hagedorn, R-Minn., on Nov. 18 introduced the Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act, which aims to force the U.S. EPA to act on outstanding RFS pathway and registration applications.
The U.K. government on Nov. 18 issued its 10-point plan for a green industrial revolution, which addresses sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and an accelerated phase-out of the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles.
Nodel, IncubEx launch RIN futures and options, new REC contracts
By Nodel
November 17, 2020
Nodal Exchange and IncubEx on Nov. 17 announced the successful launch of eight new renewable identification number (RIN) futures and options contracts, plus seven new renewable energy certificate (REC) contracts.
The DOE has released its Hydrogen Program Plan to provide a strategic framework for the agency's hydrogen RD&D activities. The plan addresses hydrogen sourced from biomass and waste sources, fossil resources and water-splitting technologies.
Brightmark breaks ground on Sobek RNG project in Florida
By Brightmark
November 16, 2020
Brightmark on Nov. 13 broke ground on the Sobek renewable natural gas (RNG) project, which includes the construction of new anaerobic digesters at two Larson family dairy farms in Okeechobee County, Florida.
DOE seeks proposals for Co-Optima collaboration
November 16, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a directed funding opportunity (DFO) seeking proposals for advancing the aim of its Co-Optimization of Fuels and Engines (Co-Optima) initiative. Proposals are due Jan. 14.
CPS Energy, VIA announce RNG partnership
By CPS Energy
November 13, 2020
CPS Energy and VIA Metropolitan Transit announce details about a new fuel supply partnership that will provide renewable natural gas (RNG) created by landfill biogas to VIA's fleet of over 500 buses, beginning in 2021.
Eric McAfee, chairman and CEO of Aemetis Inc. discussed company's business in the sanitizer market and provided an update of its renewable natural gas (RNG) and cellulosic ethanol projects during a third quarter earnings call, held Nov. 12.
RNG helps reach carbon negative milestone in California
By California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
November 12, 2020
Just released Q2 2020 data from CARB has confirmed that the energy weighted carbon intensity (CI) value of California's natural gas vehicle fuel portfolio in the LCFS program was below zero—at -0.85 gCO2e/MJ. 
Anaergia begins construction of California RNG project
By Anaergia Services LLC
November 12, 2020
Anaergia Services LLC and veteran impact investing firm North Sky Capital LLC have started construction of an RNG facility at the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority, located in San Bernardino County, California.
Praj unveils technology to produce biogas from biomass
By Praj
November 11, 2020
Praj Industries' recently celebrated the inauguration of a demonstration plant that produces compressed biogas. The technology utilizes a proprietary microbial consortium made from feedstock such as agri residues and press mud.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 10 granted a motion filed by the U.S. EPA seeking a one-month extension to its deadline to file a response to a petition filed by HollyFrontier and Wynnewood Refining in September seeking the review of an SRE ruling.
Biomass Magazine has announced that the 14th Annual Biomass Conference & Expo will be taking place 100 percent virtual, March 15-17, 2021. The deadline to submit a presentation abstract is Nov. 13, 2020.
EIA updates 2020, 2021 bioenergy forecasts
November 10, 2020
U.S. electricity generation from renewable energy sources is expected to reach 20 percent in 2020 and 22 percent in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Nov. 10.
The U.S. EPA on Nov. 4 filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for a one-month extension to file its response to a petition filed by HollyFrontier and Wynnewood Refining in September seeking a review of a lower court's ruling on SREs.
Closing Out the Year with Optimism
November 04, 2020
We're rooting for an “unprecedented� 2021, meaning the best year our respective industry sectors have had yet.
MSU wins EPA grant to help divert food waste from landfills
By Montana State University
November 04, 2020
Montana State University has received nearly $300,000 from the U.S. EPA to explore the potential to use anaerobic digestion for processing household food waste in Bozeman, applying a decentralized approach to organic waste management.
LS Power announces renewable fuels initiative
By LS Power
November 02, 2020
LS Power has entered into a partnership with The Landfill Group LLC to jointly develop a portfolio of landfill gas-to-RNG projects throughout the U.S. and has acquired interest in a RNG project in Kansas operated by The Landfill Group.
Xebec acquires Pennsylvania-based The Titus Company
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
November 02, 2020
Xebec Adsorption Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of The Titus Co. With this acquisition, Xebec's Cleantech Service Network coverage will increase to include Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey.
RFA: CFS can help Colorado reduce GHG emissions
November 02, 2020
The Colorado Energy Office's draft Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap recommends against the near-term implementation of a Clean Fuels Standard to help reach GHG reduction goals. The RFA, however, submitted comments in favor of a CFS.
RNG Revolution
October 31, 2020
The North American renewable natural gas industry has boomed over the past decade and potential remains vast.
Hyliion, ANG partnership offers Hyliion customers discounted RNG
By Hyliion Inc.
October 30, 2020
Hyliion Inc. and American Natural Gas Inc. announced on Oct. 15 a partnership agreement that offers Hyliion customers discounted pricing for renewable natural gas (RNG) at ANG fueling stations across the country.
SoCalGas now dispensing California-produced RNG
By Southern California Gas Co.
October 30, 2020
Southern California Gas Co. on Oct. 29 announced it is for the first time dispensing California-produced RNG at many of the natural gas fueling stations it operates across the state. The RNG is being produced by Calgren Dairy Fuels.
Biomass Magazine the leading publication for the biomass industry, recently released its 2021 media kits. Biomass Magazine is now accepting 2021 advertising schedules across its print and digital platforms.
Brightmark partners with New York dairy farms to produce RNG
By Brightmark
October 27, 2020
Brightmark has partnered with three New York dairy farms on the Helios Project, the latest in a series of RNG projects the company has launched over the past two years. The project is part of the joint venture between Brightmark and Chevron.
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