Automakers, biogas producers plan to leverage eRINs
By BTR Energy
May 15, 2023
Leading automakers and biogas producers intend to participate in the U.S. EPA's proposed Renewable Fuel Standard eRINs program through a proprietary platform developed by Bridge to Renewables. BTR is currenlty working with eight automakers.
The Vermont House on May 11 voted 107 to 42 to override Gov. Phil Scott's veto of the Affordable Heat Act, which is designed to reduce GHGs in the state's thermal sector, including through the use of advanced wood heating and sustainable biofuels.
Gevo Inc. on May 10 reported it has entered into a technology access agreement with Phillips 66 and ADM. The company also announced progress with its RNG operations but said plans for its NZ1 SAF project will likley be delayed.
ZwitterCo and Mott Corp. are partnering to deliver wastewater solutions for manure digesters, food-waste digesters, breweries and distilleries in North America that can increase the value of coproducts and lower the CI soore of the resulting biogas.
EIA updates bioenergy forecasts
May 10, 2023
Renewables are currently expected to account for 23 percent of U.S. electricity production in 2023, increasing to 26 percent in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released May 9.
AlterAg Industries, Novilla RNG to produce RNG
By AlterAg Industries Corp.
May 09, 2023
AlterAg Industries Corp. has announced an agreement with Buckhorn RNG LLC a wholly owned subsidiary of Novilla Investment Holdings, LLC to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and other products generated by AlterAg's Lynn dairy farm operations.
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) and American Biogas Council on May 5 partnered with six other organizations to urge the U.S. EPA to promptly open the Renewable Fuel Standard to eligible sources of biobased electricity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. has signed an MOU with the First Nations co-operative Lake Nipigon Forest Management Inc. to collaboratively develop, build, own and operate a wood waste and residues to RNG and biocarbon facility in Ontario.
Aemetis Inc. released Q1 financial results on May 4, reporting progress with energy efficiency projects at its ethanol plant in Keyes, California. The company also discussed development of its dairy RNG projects and proposed RD/SAF facility.
Vespene, Viridi power onsite data processing with biogas
By Vespene Energy
May 05, 2023
Vespene Energy, a biogas renewable energy developer, and Viridi Energy, a full-service renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, on May 2 announced the launch of their first joint pilot site with a municipal landfill in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
RFS Power Coalition urges EPA to activate national eRINs program
By RFS Power Coalition
May 05, 2023
The RFS Power Coalition is reaffirming its support for the inclusion of renewable electricity in the RFS and uring the EPA to follow through on the creation of a national eRINs program as part of the final SET Rule.
NW Natural begins producing RNG at second Tyson Foods facility
By NW Natural
May 03, 2023
NW Natural, a subsidiary of NW Natural Holding Co., and BioCarbN, a developer and operator of environmental infrastructure projects, has begun production at a second RNG facility, as part of an innovative project partnership with Tyson Foods.
Verbio acquires Indiana ethanol plant, plans to add RNG capacity
By Verbio North America Holdings Corp.
May 02, 2023
Verbio North America Holdings Corp. announced on May 1 the signing and closing of a purchase agreement with Mercuria Investments US Inc. to acquire South Bend Ethanol LLC. Verbio plans to add RNG production capacity to the facility.
Bioenergy Devco to construct organic recycling facility
By Bioenergy Devco
May 02, 2023
Bioenergy Devco (BDC), the North American division of BTS Bioenergy, LLC, has been approved to negotiate a public-private partnership agreement to build an organics recycling facility by the Middlesex County Utilities Authority.
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republications on April 25 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to reconsider its plan to open the Renewable Fuel Standard to certain sources of renewable electricity.
FortisBC teams with Dicklands Farms to produce RNG
By FortisBC Energy Inc.
April 28, 2023
FortisBC Energy Inc. is adding more renewable natural gas (RNG) to its system by teaming with Dicklands Farms in Chilliwack, British Columbia, which is producing RNG from agricultural and food waste.
Divert breaks ground on food waste-to-energy project
By Divert Inc.
April 27, 2023
Divert Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food, on April 26 announced the groundbreaking on its integrated diversion and energy facility in Turlock, California. The facility will be fully operational in 2024.
The U.S. House of Representatives on April 26 narrowly approved a debt ceiling package that significantly reduces the application of the IRA's clean fuel and SAF tax credits, but leaves the existing biodiesel and renewable diesel BTC intact.
BMW Manufacturing marks 20-year anniversary of biogas project
By BMW Manufacturing
April 26, 2023
BMW Manufacturing started using recycled methane gas from a local landfill to provide electricity and hot water for the plant 20 years ago via a partnership with Ameresco. The company on April 20 announced an eight-year extension of that partnership.
Tourmaline, Clean Energy partner to build CNG stations in Canada
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
April 25, 2023
Tourmaline Oil Corp. and Clean Energy Fuels Corp. on April 18 a $70 million joint development agreement to build and operate a network of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations along key highway corridors across Western Canada.
EPA: 1.91 billion RINs generated in March
April 24, 2023
The U.S. EPA has released data showing nearly 1.91 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in March, up from 1.82 billion generated during the same period of last year. Total RIN generation for the first quarter of 2023 reached 3.63 billion.
Walmart teams with Cummins, Chevron to debut RNG engine
By Chevron Corp.
April 21, 2023
Walmart is debuting a15-liter compressed natural gas engine that will be incorporated into its private fleet. The X15N engine is supplied by Cummins and fueled by Chevron with compressed natural gas (CNG) linked to renewable natural gas (RNG)
The U.S. EPA on April 20 released new data on small refinery exemptions (SREs) that indicates two additional SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS during the past month. A total of 27 SRE petitions are now pending.
Greenlane, ZEG Biogas collaborate on biogas upgrading in Brazil
By Greenlane Renewables Inc.
April 18, 2023
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has entered into a collaborative agreement with ZEG Biogás e Energia S.A. to locally produce, market and sell one of Greenlane's largest and most popular biogas upgrading products in Brazil.
Lakeview RNG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Next Renewable Fuels, has acquired assets associated with the Red Rock Biofuels development in Lake County, Oregon, and announced plans to convert the project to RNG and clean hydorgen production.
Quinbrook acquires US biogas company PurposeEnergy
By Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners
April 17, 2023
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners on April 12 announced it has acquired PurposeEnergy, an established U.S.-based renewable fuels and biogas specialist that is focused on waste solutions for the food and beverage industries.
Senators advocate for a strong RFS
April 14, 2023
A bipartisan group of 16 senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on April 11 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Regan urging the agency to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard.
RNG accounts for 69% of on-road natural gas vehicle fuel
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
April 13, 2023
Natural Gas Vehicles for America and Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas have announced that 69 percent of all on-road fuel used in natural gas vehicles in calendar year 2022 was renewable natural gas (RNG).
Hawai'i Gas on April 10 announced it is seeking proposals from local and national suppliers that can provide renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable hydrogen, or a blend of both to its utility system on Oahu.
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