HASI invests in Bioenergy Devco
By Bioenergy Devco
March 21, 2023
Bioenergy Devco, the North American division of BTS Bioenergy LLC, on March 20 announced a $30 million investment by Annapolis-based HASI, a leading investor in climate solutions. The investment will support the development of biogas projects.
President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21 as National Agriculture Day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued comments recognizing the ag community for it work to provide the U.S. with food, fuel and fiber.
Montauk Renewables Inc. released fourth quarter results on March 16, reporting that full-year revenues were up in 2022 due to increased RNG and RIN pricing. RNG production was down slightly, but renewable power production increased.
The U.S. DOE has announced $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers. This funding will help support the DOE's research into the next generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released updated data showing that one small refinery exemption (SRE) petition has been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 24 that were pending as of mid-February.
EPA: 1.72 billion RINs generated in February
March 16, 2023
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released data showing that nearly 1.72 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in February, up from 1.54 billion generated during the same month of 2022.
Rondo Energy adds thermal energy storage at Calgren biorefinery
By Rondo Energy
March 15, 2023
Rondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels on March 6 announced the start of commercial operation of a 2 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren's facility in Pixley, California. The system delivers continuous industrial heat on demand.
The USDA on March 10 announced it has extended $29 million in grant offers to eight projects under the first round of its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. One of those eight projects aims to expand an anerobic digestion facility in Missouri.
Anaergia commissions new biomethane facility in Italy
By Anaergia Inc.
March 14, 2023
Anaergia Inc. has commissioned a new biomethane facility in northern Italy. The plant, Ambiente & Risorse, is owned by Anaergia and has the capacity to anaerobically digest 40,000 metric tons of landfill-diverted food scraps.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting that its renewable diesel project collocated with its Prince George refinery in British Columbia is 90 complete and expected to begin commissioning late in the first quarter.
Aemetis Inc. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting full year revenues were up 21 percent when compared to 2021. During an earnings call, company officials discussed ongoing projects related to ethanol, RNG and SAF production.
Legislation currently pending in Minnesota aims to establish a clean transportation standard that would require the state's transportation fuels to achieve 100 percent reduction in carbon intensity (CI) by 2050.
Assets of Canadian biogas plant to be sold via auction March 21
By TCL Asset Group Inc.
March 09, 2023
The assets of Cedar Road Bioenergy Inc., located in Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, are being offered for sale via an online auction that ends March 21. The landfil gas-to-energy facility opened in 2009 and opeated through 2020.
Greenlane wins contract for RNG pipeline project in Ohio
By Greenlane Renewables Inc. i
March 09, 2023
Greenlane Renewables Inc. has been awarded a $7.2 million (US$5.4 million) contract through Synthica St Bernard LLC for a food waste to pipeline renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Ohio.
The USDA on March 8 kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of people and organizations working to improve sustainability within the federal government.
On the inaugural National Biobased Products Day, the Agriculture Energy Coalition released a letter to Senate and House Agriculture Committee leaders urging them to preserve funding for Farm Bill energy title programs.
Marathon acquires 49.9% interest in emerging RNG producer
By Marathon Petroleum Corp.
March 08, 2023
Marathon Petroleum Corp. on March 8 announced it has acquired a 49.9 percent interest in LF Bioenergy, an emerging producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in the U.S., from Cresta Fund Management for $50 million.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook on March 7, predicting that renewables will account for 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, expanding to 26 percent in 2024.
The Washington State Senate on March 1 voted 46 to 2 in favor of a bill that aims to encourage the manufacture and purchase of SAF though tax incentives. The bill also directs WSU to convene a workgroup to further development of alternative jet fuel.
DOE offers waste-to-energy technical assistance
By U.S. Department of Energy
March 03, 2023
The U.S Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are launching the next phase of the organic Waste-to-Energy Technical Assistance for Local Governments.
Divert announces $1 billion development agreement with Enbridge
By Divert Inc.
March 01, 2023
Divert Inc. has announced a $1 billion infrastructure development agreement with Enbridge Inc. The agreement will support the development of wasted food to renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities across North America.
Viridi launches landfill RNG project in Wisconsin
By Viridi Energy
March 01, 2023
Viridi Energy has begun construction on a landfill renewable natural gas (RNG) project at the Marathon County Solid Waste Department's landfill in Ringle, Wisconsin. The project will convert a dormant biogas-to-energy project into an RNG facility.
Anaergia sells Denmark biomethane plant to CIP
By Anaergia Inc.
February 24, 2023
Anaergia Inc. on Feb. 22 announced it has sold its Envo Biogas plant in Tønder, Denmark to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners' Advanced Bioenergy Fund I, which is developing biogas projects in Europe and North America.
Beyond6 to build RNG fueling station for Detmar Logistics
By Beyond6
February 24, 2023
Beyond6 will build a state-of-the-art renewable compressed natural gas facility to supply for Detmar Logistics LLC. When complete in Q3, the station will deliver CNG linked to renewable natural gas (RNG).
Aemetis unveils updated 5-year plan
By Aemetis Inc.
February 22, 2023
Aemetis Inc. on Feb. 13 released an updated five-year plan that provides insights into the company's plans to generate $2.0 billion of revenues, $496 million of net income, and $682 million adjusted EBITDA in year 2027.
Chesapeake Utilities to develop RNG facility in Florida
By Chesapeake Utilities Corp.
February 22, 2023
FPU Renewables LLC on Feb. 21 announced plans to construct, own and operate a dairy manure renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at Full Circle Dairy in Madison County, Florida. The project is expected to be operational in 2024.
Aemetis hosts California ag secretary at biorefinery, RNG sites
By Aemetis Inc.
February 21, 2023
Aemetis Inc. in Feburary hosted California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross for a discussion and site tours of the company's renewable biofuel and dairy-based renewable natural gas (RNG) facilities.
Shell completes acquisition of RNG producer Nature Energy
By Shell
February 21, 2023
Shell Petroleum NV, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the acquisition of 100 percent of the shares of Nature Energy Biogas A/S, the largest producer of renewable natural gas (RNG) in Europe.
Green Impact Partners Inc. in mid-February announced plans to purchase all of the partnership units of GreenGas Colorado LLC held by its minority partner and announced the selection of Amber Infrastructure Group as a strategic partner.
Construction underway on Amp Americas RNG facility in Wisconsin
By Amp Americas
February 20, 2023
Amp Americas has begun construction on a dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Darlington, Wisconsin. The new project is expected to capture dairy waste from approximately 4,000 cows and is scheduled begin operations in mid-2023.
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