GAO: EPA's June 2022 denial of SREs not subject to CRA
February 20, 2023
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on Feb. 9 issued a determination that states the U.S. EPA's June 2022 denial of 69 SREs under the RFS is not a rule, and therefore is not subject to the requirements of the Congressional Review Act.
The U.S. EPA on Feb. 16 released data showing that two SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 24 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 22 that were pending as of mid-January.
EPA: 1.75 billion RINs generated under RFS in January
February 20, 2023
The U.S. EPA has released data showing more than 1.75 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in January, up from 1.59 billion that were generated during the same month of 2022.
UGI, Archaea Energy launch Pennsylvania RNG project joint venture
By UGI Energy Services
February 16, 2023
UGI Energy Services LLC, a subsidiary of UGI Corp., and Archaea Energy Inc., a subsidiary of bp, have entered into a joint venture, Aurum Renewables LLC, to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) project in Pennsylvania.
American Biogas Council submits Renewable Fuel Standard comments
By American Biogas Council
February 15, 2023
The American Biogas Council submitted comments to the U.S. EPA's proposed “Set Rule� regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard. The proposed rule includes RVOs for 2023, 2024 and 2025 and addresses the genration of eRINs.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management launches Verdalia Bioenergy
By Goldman Sachs Asset Management
February 09, 2023
Goldman Sachs Asset Management, through its infrastructure investing business has established Verdalia Bioenergy, a new business focused on developing, acquiring, building and operating biomethane plants across Europe.
CAM Integrated Solutions partners with Amp Americas
By CAM Integrated Solutions LLC
February 08, 2023
CAM Integrated Solutions LLC announced on Feb. 2 their partnership with Amp Americas, a leader in the renewable natural gas (RNG) industry providing carbon-negative fuels and feedstocks from waste at dairy farms.
The U.S. Department of Energy on Jan. 30 awarded $131 million for 33 carbon management projects. At least four of the funded projects specifically address carbon capture related to bioenergy and biofuels.
Northern Biogas acquires 3 additional dairy RNG projects
By H.I.G. Capital
February 07, 2023
H.I.G. Capital has announced that its portfolio company, Northern Biogas LLC, has acquired three additional dairy renewable natural gas (RNG) projects, significantly expanding its RNG production capacity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. has completed Phase 1 of the Thorold Renewable Natural Gas & Biocoal project with the initial production of biocoal. The company is now focusing on Phase 2, which will boost produciton capacity.
Pacolet Milliken completes first RNG investment
By Pacolet Milliken LLC
February 03, 2023
Pacolet Milliken LLC has announced the consummation of a joint venture investment with Evensol LLC. In partnership with Duke Energy, Pacolet and Evensol's joint venture will own and operate two renewable natural gas (RNG) projects.
IFM to acquire GreenGasUSA
By IFM Investors
February 01, 2023
IFM Investors is pleased to announce that the IFM Net Zero Infrastructure Fund has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in GreenGasUSA, a U.S.-based renewable natural gas (RNG) developer, owner and operator.
Aemetis Biogas: Additional RNG infrastructure now in service
By Aemetis Inc.
January 31, 2023
Aemetis Inc. announced it has accepted into service 36 miles of additional biogas pipeline; two biogas digesters, the biogas-to-RNG upgrading facility, and the utility gas pipeline interconnection unit. Additional digesters will be commissioned soon.
Court suspends RFS obligations for 2 small refineries
January 30, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Jan. 27 suspended Renewable Fuel Standard compliance obligations for two refineries that were denied small refinery exemptions (SREs) by the U.S. EPA last year.
Perdue Farms, GreenGasUSA partner to reduce emissions with RNG
By Perdue Farms
January 27, 2023
GreenGasUSA has installed equipment at Perdue Farms' operations in Lewiston, North Carolina, to capture the methane from the operation's onsite wastewater treatment facility and convert it to renewable natural gas (RNG).
GIP receives land use approval for RNG, ethanol project
By Green Impact Partners
January 25, 2023
Green Impact Partners announced that the Future Energy Park has received final land use approval from the City of Calgary municipal council. The project will convert non-food grade waste wheat into RNG and ethanol.
Hexagon Agility supplies RenewGas with RNG delivery solution
By Hexagon Agility
January 25, 2023
Hexagon Agility, a business of Hexagon Composites, has received new orders for TITAN products from RenewGas Transportation to deliver mobile pipeline modules to transport and deliver RNG derived from agricultural waste.
Clean Energy to provide RNG to San Diego MTS
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
January 24, 2023
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has been awarded a contract by San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to provide an expected 86 million gallons of RNG to operate its bus fleet. The MTS fleet includes 764 buses, including 595 that run on RNG.
Gevo provides update of Net Zero 1 SAF project
January 23, 2023
Gevo Inc. currently expects to make a final investment decision on its Net Zero 1 (NZ1) project during the second half of this year, according a company and project update released Jan. 19. The project remains on schedule for startup in 2025.
Anaergia to supply RNG to Irving Oil
By Anaergia Inc.
January 19, 2023
Irving Oil and Anaergia Inc. have announced a partnership that will supply Canada's largest refinery with carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG), as well as Irving Oil's other operations such as Delivered Natural Gas.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 19 released data showing that 10 new SRE petitions have been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 22 SRE petitions are now pending, including two that were previously declared a as ineligible.
The U.S. EPA has announced 1.89 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in December, down from 2.02 billion generated in December 2021. Total RIN generation for 2022 reached nearly 21.27 billion, up from 19.93 billion generated in 2021.
The Future of Biomass is Brighter Than Ever
January 18, 2023
It's an exciting time for bioenergy.To close the door on 2022, I decided to look back at the top story in each issue of the 2022 volume of Biomass Magazine.
A Foot in the Door
January 17, 2023
After a decade-plus pursuit, some biomass-based power generators will have the opportunity to participate in the federal Renewable Fuel Standard program.
Raven SR Inc., Chevron New Energies, and Hyzon Motors Inc. on Jan. 9 announced they are collaborating to commercialize operations of a green waste-to-hydrogen production facility in Richmond, California.
Suburban Propane Partners to acquire RNG production assets
By Suburban Propane Partners L.P.
January 12, 2023
Suburban Propane Partners L.P. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Suburban Renewable Energy LLC, reached an agreement to acquire a platform of renewable natural gas (RNG) assets from Equilibrium Capital Group.
Renewables are expected to account for 24 percent of U.S. electricity generation this year, increasing to 26 percent in 2024, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, released Jan. 10.
The U.S. EPA on Jan. 10 held a virtual public hearing to gather public comments on its proposed RFS “set� rule. The ethanol industry is generally supportive of the proposal, while biomass-based diesel groups are calling for improvements to the RVOs.
Chevron completes acquisition of Beyond6
January 09, 2023
Chevron U.S.A. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corp., on Jan. 3 announced it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Beyond6 LLC and its nationwide network of compressed natural gas (CNG) stations.
CalBio, Brookfield Renewable partner on RNG projects
By California Bioenergy LLC
January 05, 2023
California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio) on Dec. 22 announced a funding partnership, of up to $500 million, with Brookfield Renewable and its institutional partners to scale CalBio's growth in RNG and other waste-to-energy opportunities.
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