Biogas groups sponsor 2 teams at Honda Indy Grant Prix of Alabama
By American Biogas Council
April 08, 2019
The American Biogas Council and GESS International sponsored IndyCars driven by Colton Herta with Harding Steinbrenner racing and Patricio O'Ward with Carlin Motorsport at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Brightmark Energy launches Washington dairy biogas project
By Brightmark Energy
April 08, 2019
Brightmark Energy recently launched a biogas project in Yakima County, Washington, that will convert 150,000 gallons per day of dairy waste from up to 7,000 cows into 160,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas (RNG).
The DOE has announced a compendium of new research that explores how grinding, sifting, drying, pelletizing and chemically treating biomass before it reaches the biorefinery could help solve big challenges plaguing today's bioenergy industry.
Roeslein Alternative Energy acquires AERG
By Roeslein Alternative Energy
April 04, 2019
As of April 1, Roeslein Alternative Energy has acquired Alternate Energy Resources Group, an environmental engineering and construction firm, located in Texas. The two companies have been collaborating for several years on multiple projects.
Eni, CIB to promote advanced biomethane in Italy
By Eni
April 03, 2019
Eni and the Italian Biogas Consortium (CIB) signed an agreement March 29 to promote the production of advanced biomethane from animal waste, agro-industrial byproducts and dedicated winter crops for use in the transport sector.
Clean Methane Systems, EIP Ventures partner on EcoRNG
By Clean Methane Systems LLC
April 03, 2019
Clean Methane Systems LLC and EIP Ventures LLC announced a joint venture named EcoRNG to develop more than 10 million gallons of renewable fuels from waste streams at landfills, waste water treatment facilities and dairies throughout Oregon.
U.S. EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler told federal lawmakers April 3 it would be difficult for the agency to reallocate biofuel volumes waived by small refinery exemptions (SREs), even if Congress provided a legislative mechanism to do so.
US Gain brings a new RNG project online, sends fuel to California
By U.S. Gain
April 02, 2019
U.S. Gain has announced a new RNG development project located in Springfield, Nebraska, is producing clean fuel for the transportation industry. The company also announced an RNG supply contract with SoCalGas.
Fortistar acquires 2 RNG facilities in Pennsylvania
By Fortistar LLC
April 02, 2019
Fortistar LLC, in partnership with Ares Capital Corp., announced that it has acquired two landfill RNG facilities, Greentree Landfill Gas and Imperial Landfill Gas, from EDF Renewables North America. Both facilities are located in Pennsylvania.
The U.K. government has released new energy data, reporting that renewables accounted for a record 33.3 percent of electricity generation last year. Bioenergy generation increased 12 percent when compared to 2017.
A recent letter authored by the chair of the U.S. EPA's SAB and addressed to Administrator Wheeler outlines the SAB's findings with regard to its review of the EPA's 2014 Framework for Assessing Biogenic CO2 Emissions from Stationary Sources.
On March 29, the U.S. EPA held a public hearing in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on its proposed rule to allow year-round sales of E15 and enact RIN market reforms. Members of the biofuel industry were among those to offer testimony at the event.
On March 27, Gevo Inc. released fourth quarter 2018 financial results and hosted an earnings call during which Gevo CEO Patrick Gruber discussed operations at the company's existing facilities and highlighted the company's future plans.
Data released by the U.S. EPA on March 28 indicates the agency has approved another small refinery exemption under the Renewable Fuel Standard for compliance year 2017, bringing the total number of approved waivers for the compliance year to 35.
The National Association of State Energy Officials and the Energy Futures Initiative released a report in March that details current employment in a variety of U.S. energy sectors, including ethanol, other biofuels and bioenergy.
The U.K. Renewable Energy Association has released new a report that is the first installment in its Bioenergy Strategy, an industry-led review of bioenergy's potential and the policies needed to maximize its potential through 2030 and beyond.
ERA has announced funding to support several projects through its Partnership Intake Program, including a biorefinery that will produce ethanol and biogas and a technology that will utilize biomass waste materials in the production of wood biomass.
On March 20, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced The Long Island Power Authority's board of trustees voted to approve the first stand-alone large-scale anaerobic digester in the New York City metropolitan area.
On March 25, Patrick Serfass, executive director of the American Biogas Council, sent letters to state lawmakers in Maryland expressing support for two pieces of legislation that would benefit the state's biogas industry.
SoCalGas's George Minter named RNG champion by Climate Resolve
By Southern California Gas Co.
March 22, 2019
Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) recently announced George Minter, the company's regional vice president of external affairs and environmental policy, was named “Renewable Natural Gas Champion� by Climate Resolve.
The U.S. EPA has released renewable identification number (RIN) generation data for February, reporting that nearly 1.49 billion RINs were generated during the month, including more than 32.02 million cellulosic RINs.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced its Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee will meet March 27-28 in Arlington, Virginia. The event is open to members of the public.
The Canadian government recently announced plans to invest up to $2.7 million in the ZooShare Biogas Cooperative to help the organization add new digester technology to its existing biogas plant in Toronto, Ontario.
Xebec to deliver biogas upgrading plant for RNG project in Italy
By Xebec Adsorption Inc.
March 18, 2019
Xebec Adsorption Inc. has signed a contract to supply a landfill biogas upgrading plant in Italy. Once fully operational, the plant will produce approximately 5 million cubic meters of renewable natural gas (RNG) annually.
The U.S. EPA has announced it will hold a public hearing on its proposed E15/RIN reform rule on March 29 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end when all parties present who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration has released the March edition of its Short-Term Energy Outlook, predicting that nonhydropower renewables will provide 11 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 13 percent next year.
The state of Washington is one step closer to mandating the use of cleaner transportation fuels. The state's House recently passed legislation to establish a Clean Fuels Program that aims to increase the use of biofuels and other renewable fuels.
RNG Coalition announces scholarship awards for 2019
By Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas
March 08, 2019
The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition) has notified five applicants that they will receive financial scholarships from the RNG Coalition - Tudor Williams Academic Scholarship Fund.
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced it will award up to $51.1 million to support new and innovative research of technologies for trucks, off-road vehicles, and the fuels that power them, including renewable natural gas (RNG) and biopower.
The federal Biomass Research and Development (BR&D) Board unveiled a multi-agency strategy March 5 to accelerate innovative technologies that harness the nation's biomass resources for affordable biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower.
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