The U.S. EPA recently published a notice related to the proposed renewal of an information collection request (ICR) that gathers data about anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities that process food waste.
A group of 13 members of Congress sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Oct. 19 urging the agency to promulgate a rulemaking recognizing the de minimis nature of biogenic carbon emissions from agricultural crops.
US Gain fueling clean future for RVTD
By U.S. Gain
October 26, 2020
U.S. Gain has been selected to supply RNG to Rogue Valley Transportation District for use within their fleet of buses. This agreement will support RVTD's mission of providing quality public transportation while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Honeywell installs 100th biomethane injection station to GRDF
By Honeywell
October 23, 2020
Honeywell on Oct. 13 announced the installation of its 100th biomethane grid injection station to GRDF, the primary gas distribution operator in France, to support its transition to more sustainable operations.
Aemetis begins production of dairy biogas
October 23, 2020
Aemetis Inc. has begun producing dairy biogas from the first two dairies in a 17 dairy digester biogas project. The below-zero carbon intensity gas is initially being utilized for the production of ethanol at the company's plant in Keyes, California.
Two Iowa biofuel groups and Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Oct. 22 spoke out against legislation introduced on Oct. 20 that aims to eliminate sales of internal combustion engine vehicles that can be fueled with biofuels.
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 21 delivered its final rule that is expected to change how the agency considers the costs and benefits of regulations promulgated under the Clean Air Act to the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Oil state senators ask EPA to undermine the RFS
October 22, 2020
Several oil state senators are urging the EPA to set the 2021 RVO for renewable fuel below the E10 blend wall. They also called for cellulosic, advanced biofuel, and biomass-based diesel RVOs be set at the level of demonstrated domestic production.
UW Oshkosh, Agra Energy bring biofuel technology to dairy farms
By University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
October 20, 2020
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has partnered with Agra Energy Corp. to promote a new gas-to-liquids technology that converts methane-rich biogas into liquid fuels that meet diesel fuel specifications.
EPA: 1.63 billion RINs generated in September
October 20, 2020
The U.S. EPA released data in mid-October showing 1.63 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in September, up from 1.61 billion generated during the same month of last year.
US Gain adds Deer Run Dairy to its RNG development portfolio
By U.S. Gain
October 19, 2020
U.S. Gain has announced the anaerobic digester at Deer Run Dairy is complete, transforming animal waste to clean, low carbon fuel for the transportation market. U.S. Gain plans to expand the system's capacity next year.
Wood and waste energy accounted for nearly one-fourth of U.S. renewable energy use in 2019, while biofuels accounted for 20 percent of renewable energy consumption, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Oct. 19.
The U.K. government announced on Oct. 15 that it intends to publish a new biomass strategy in 2022. The U.K. Renewable Energy Association welcomed the announcement, stressing that bioenergy is essential to the renewables revolution.
EPA issues final Fuels Streamlining Rule
October 16, 2020
The U.S. EPA on Oct. 15 issued its final Fuels Streamlining Rule, which streamlines the agency's existing regulations for gasoline, diesel and other fuels. It does not, however, change the stringency of existing fuel quality standards.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Oct. 15, reporting two additional SRE petitions have been filed for Renewable Fuel Standard compliance year 2019. No other changes were made to the agency's SRE data.
The Canadian government on Oct. 8 awarded funding to an agricultural biomethanizer plant in Quebec and project that will add high-efficiency biomass boilers to four municipal buildings in New Brunswick.
CleanBay selects Evoqua as technology provider for Maryland plant
By CleanBay Renewables Inc.
October 14, 2020
CleanBay Renewables Inc. has announced the selection of Evoqua Water Technologies LLC as a key partner for its Westover, Maryland, biorefinery. Evoqua will provide its anaerobic digestion and water treatment technology to the facility.
Ductor to develop 200 biogas projects in the EU and North America
By Ductor
October 13, 2020
Ductor, a Finnish-Swiss biotechnology company, will develop up to 200 new biogas and sustainable fertilizer projects in Europe and North America in the next three years. The company received a significant investment from BW Group.
Kinetrex Energy launches RNG emissions calculator
By Kinetrex Energy
October 13, 2020
Kinetrex Energy, the leading supplier of LNG and RNG in the Midwest, released a new online RNG emissions calculator that makes it simple for companies to measure their carbon emissions as a first step in going "greener."
A group of 14 senators sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler on Oct. 12 urging the agency to promulgate a rulemaking that recognizes the de minimis character of biogenic carbon emissions from agricultural feedstocks.
U.K.-based companies Drax Group and Velocys are among 11 organizations that have launched the Coalition for Negative Emissions, which aims to achieve a sustainable and resilient recovery from COVID-19 by developing carbon-negative technologies.
Ontario welcomes construction of large RNG project
By Government of Ontario
October 12, 2020
Ontario will soon be home to a new RNG facility, the Niagara Falls Renewable Natural Gas. The Ontario Energy Board has also approved an application from Enbridge to implement a pilot voluntary RNG Pprogram in Ontario starting in 2021.
Argonne National Laboratory's Systems Assessment Center on Oct. 9 released 2020 updates to its GREET Models. Updates include new pathways for a variety of biobased fuels and a new feedstock carbon intensity calculator.
Greenlane signs contact for Brightmark RNG project in Florida
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
October 08, 2020
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has signed a contract for a new RNG project developed by San Francisco, California-based Brightmark LLC. The multiple-site dairy farm project in Florida will utilize Greenlane's PSA biogas upgrading systems.
California bill expands definition of RNG
October 08, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sept. 30 that significantly expands the definition of renewable natural gas (RNG) to include energy that comes from additional forms of organic waste, including vegetation removed for wildfire mitigation.
Chevron, Brightmark partner on dairy biomethane fuel projects
By Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
October 07, 2020
Brightmark LLC and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced the formation of a joint venture, Brightmark RNG Holdings LLC, to own projects across the United States to produce and market dairy biomethane, a renewable natural gas (RNG).
Nacelle Solutions to operate, maintain 2 new RNG facilities
By Nacelle Solutions
October 06, 2020
Nacelle Solutions has announced that two new RNG facilities in Wisconsin are complete and operational. The company will own, operate and maintain the RNG processing equipment at the sites under a long-term service contract for U.S. Gain.
The EIA released its Winter Fuels Outlook and an updated Short-Term Energy Outlook on Oct. 6, reporting that approximately 1.8 million households will use cord wood or wood pellets as their primarily residential spacing heating fuel this winter.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 1 passed an updated version of the Heroes Act by a vote of 214 to 207. The $2.2 billion COVID-19 stimulus package includes direct support for certain processed commodities, including biofuels.
The USDA announced on Oct. 1 it is now accepting applications for its four key loan guarantee programs under the OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative, which was launched earlier this year to make it easier for lenders to access those four loan programs.
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