Grant helps harness biomass, manure to fuel farms
By Penn State
July 22, 2020
A $10 million grant from the USDA's National Institute for Food and Agriculture will allow a research team led by Iowa State University, Penn State and Roeslein Alternative Energy to develop new methods of turning biomass and manure into fuel.
Members of Congress in key Midwestern states have received over 10,000 individual letters from constituents urging them to press the EPA to address a regulatory barrier preventing growth in the bioeconomy, according to the Biogenic CO2 Coalition.
The Dutch Social Economic Council (SER) in July advised the Dutch government to phase out bioenergy and instead use biomass for high value applications, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS's Global Agricultural Information Network.
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) data showing that more than 1.51 billion RINs were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in June, bringing total RIN generation for the first half of 2020 to 8.52 billion.
Oregon PUC adopts rules for RNG program
July 17, 2020
The Public Utilities Commission of Oregon on July 16 adopted initial rules to implement a bill signed into law last year that sets voluntary renewable natural gas (RNG) goals for the state's natural gas utilities.
MasTec to build campus for California biorefinery
By California Ethanol & Power LLC
July 16, 2020
California Ethanol + Power's Imperial Valley project takes a significant step forward as the company announces it has reached a target price agreement with leading national infrastructure developer MasTec Power Corp.
A new sustainability report released by UPS on June 30 indicates that the company is now the largest user of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the transportation industry and plans to continue increasing its RNG use.
The U.S. EPA on July 16 released updated SRE data showing that small refiners have filed six more “gap year� SRE petitions for compliance years 2011 through 2016. There are now 86 SRE petitions pending, including 58 gap year SRE petitions.
BBI International has announced that the 2020 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, the ethanol industry's largest conference, has been moved and will be virtual, due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The event will now take place Sept. 15-17.
Joe Biden on July 14 released a proposal for rebuilding the economy that focuses on establishing American leadership in the clean energy industry. Biofuel groups are stressing that biobased fuels can help meet the plan's emission reduction goals.
Chesapeake Utilities, CleanBay announce RNG agreement
By Chesapeake Utilities Corp.
July 14, 2020
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. on July 7 announced a new partnership with CleanBay Renewables Inc., an enviro-tech company focused on the production of RNG, that will generate greenhouse gas credits associated with vehicular usage.
Earthjustice and Sierra Club on July 14 issued a report calling RNG “too costly� and “environmentally risky� to replace current natural gas demand in buildings. The RNG Coalition said it welcomes a national debate on the viability of RNG.
The Biogenic CO2 Coalition on July 10 issued a statement commending a bipartisan group of four members of Congress for pressing the U.S. EPA to address the concerns of agricultural crop producers and processors in a biogenic CO2 rulemaking.
The USDA on July 13 issued a final rule that aims to increase private investment in rural communities by making it easier for lenders to access four guaranteed loan programs, including the Rural Energy for America Program.
Chevron, Clean Energy partner on RNG initiative
By Chevron
July 09, 2020
Chevron announced July 8 that it is partnering with California natural gas retailer Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on Adopt-a-Port, an initiative that provides truck operators serving the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach with RNG.
Greenlane system will help Brazilian ethanol plant produce RNG
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
July 08, 2020
Greenlane Renewables Inc.'s wholly owned subsidiary Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd. has signed a contract with a Grupo Cocal, a Brazlian sugar mill operator, to supply its PSA biogas upgrading system for the production of RNG.
Denmark-based Nature Energy on July 1 announced it has entered into a long-term agreement to sell biomethane to Shell Energy Europe Ltd. Nature Energy currently operates 12 biogas plants, 10 of which are located in Denmark.
The Renewable Fuels Association and Growth Energy filed comments with the U.S. EPA on July 8 supporting the agency's proposed anti-backsliding determination but criticizing the use of outdated and flawed data.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration currently predicts electricity U.S. generation from renewable energy sources will reach 20 percent in 2020 and 22 percent in 2021, according to agency's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released July 7.
A team of University of Idaho researchers has secured a $10 million UDSA National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to evaluate the use of bioproducts from dairy waste streams to enhance sustainability for all of Idaho agriculture.
BTS Biogas, Engie partner on biogas projects in Italy
By Bioenergy DevCo
July 06, 2020
BTS Biogas Srl, a sister company of Bioenergy DevCo, and Engie on July 1 signed a MOU under which the two companies will share expertise and resources to expand decarbonization efforts starting in in Italy and expanding throughout Europe.
Eqtec, a technology supplier for gasification projects, announced on June 29 that its wholly owned subsidiary Eqtec Iberia SLU has signed a collaboration framework agreement with Ireland-based Carbon Sole Group Ltd.
A bipartisan group of 32 members of the U.S. House of Representatives on July 2 sent a letter to President Trump calling on his administration to deny 52 gap year SRE petitions that have been filed in an attempt to circumvent a recent court ruling.
Ways2H teams with Ford, Bacon & Davis on waste-to-hydrogen plants
By Ways2H Inc.
July 01, 2020
Ways2H Inc., a waste-to-hydrogen producer, and EPC company Ford, Bacon & Davis, have announced a a joint collaboration to design and build waste-to-hydrogen facilities in California and other U.S. locations.
The U.K. government has announced that applicants to the non-domestic RHI scheme will have an extra 14 months to complete projects delayed by COVID-19. The government also confirmed that a third allocation for the non-domestic RHI will open in July.
Avista, a utility serving regions in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, announced on June 26 it is seeking proposals from renewable energy project developers for up to 120 aMW of power production. Biomass projects are among those eligible to apply.
City of Boulder, Western Disposal finalize RNG agreement
By City of Boulder
June 30, 2020
The City of Boulder has finalized an agreement with Western Disposal for the sale of renewable natural gas (RNG) generated at the city's Water Resources Recovery Facility. The RNG will fuel up to 38 of Western Disposal's vehicles.
Greenlane announces $15.2M in system supply contracts
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
June 30, 2020
Greenlane Renewables Inc. on June 29 that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has signed $20.6 million (US$15.2 million) in new supply contracts using Greenlane's pressure swing adsorption (PSA) biogas upgrading system.
The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis on June 30 unveiled a climate crisis action plan that aims to serve as a congressional roadmap to help the U.S. reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Biomass, biogas and biofuels will help meet that goal.
US Gain develops dairy RNG project in just 8 months
By U.S. Gain
June 29, 2020
U.S. Gain has announced that after only eight months that its digester at S&S Jerseyland Dairy in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, is now transforming animal waste into renewable natural gas (RNG) for use as a transportation fuel.
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