Several biofuel and bioenergy groups are among nearly 70 trade organizations that sent a letter to congressional leadership last month urging the passage of tax extenders legislation before the 116th Congress adjourns sine die.
McKinley, Veasey introduce ACCESSS 45Q Act
December 07, 2020
Reps. David McKinley, R-W.V., and Marc Veasey, D-Texas, on Dec. 3 introduced the ACCESS 45Q Act, which extends the date for projects to begin construction to claim the credit by 10 years and provides a direct pay elective.
Innio technology selected for WtE project in China
By Innio
December 03, 2020
Innio has announced that Wuhan Environmental Investment and Development Co. Ltd has selected Innio Jenbacher's J320 gas engine technology for the Wuhan Jiangxia Changshankou Municipal Solid Waste landfill project.
Greenlane signs $10 million supply contract for US RNG project
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
December 03, 2020
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., signed a $10 million (US$7.7 million) contract for a new RNG project in the United States owned by an international energy company.
UGI subsidiary invests in RNG project
By UGI Corp.
December 02, 2020
UGI Corp. announced on Nov. 20 that its subsidiary, UGI Energy Services LLC, entered into definitive agreements to invest in New Energy One HoldCo LLC, which is part of the team developing a utility-scale renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Idaho.
USDA solicits FY 2021 REAP applications
December 01, 2020
The USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service is soliciting applications for FY 2021 funding under the Rural Energy for America Program. Biomass energy systems, including biogas and anaerobic digesters, are among those eligible for the program.
Village Farms renews, extends Vancouver landfill gas contract
By Village Farms International Inc.
November 30, 2020
Village Farms Clean Energy Inc. has renewed and extended its existing contract with the City of Vancouver under which VFCE receives landfill gas captured by the City of Vancouver at the City's landfill site in Delta, British Columbia.
EPA updates AD operator guidebook, schedules webinar
November 30, 2020
The U.S. EPA in November released an updated version of its AgSTAR Anaerobic Digester/Biogas System Operator Guidebook and announced it will hold a webinar focused on the new operator guidebook on Dec. 15.
EPA misses statutory deadline to set 2021 RFS RVOs
November 30, 2020
The U.S. EPA has missed its Nov. 30 statutory deadline to set the 2021 RVOs under the RFS, as well as the 2021 RVO for biomass-based diesel. While a COVID-19-related delay was not unexpected, the agency has yet to issue even an initial proposal.
CenterPoint Energy gains approval for made-in-Minnesota RNG
By CenterPoint Energy
November 25, 2020
CenterPoint Energy announced Nov. 19 it has received approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to open its natural gas distribution system to made-in-Minnesota renewable natural gas (RNG).
UK details plans for future of the CfD scheme
November 25, 2020
The U.K. government on Nov. 24 confirmed that coal-to-biomass conversion projects will be excluded from future allocation rounds under its CfD scheme. Dedicated biomass with combined-heat-and-power (CHP) will continue to be eligible.
The Biogenic CO2 Coalition on Nov. 19 commended a bipartisan group of six U.S. governors who are urging the U.S. EPA to take prompt, science-based action to keep the United States from falling behind its competitors in the international bioeconomy.
Report: BioLNG can help decarbonize transport sectors
By European Biogas Association
November 24, 2020
The European Biogas Association, Gas Infrastructure Europe, the Natural & Bio Gas Vehicle Association and SEA-LNG have published a joint paper that demonstrates the concrete benefits of using BioLNG to decarbonize the transportation sector.
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.
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