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.
OPAL Fuels: Florida RNG project begins operations
By OPAL Fuels LLC
January 05, 2023
OPAL Fuels Inc. has announced that Florida's first landfill gas to RNG facility at the New River Solid Waste Association (NRSWA) municipal solid waste landfill has successfully completed its ramp-up period.
UGI invests in additional RNG projects in South Dakota
By UGI Corp.
January 05, 2023
UGI Corp. announced on Jan. 4 that MBL Bioenergy, a joint venture between UGIES, Sevana Bioenergy and a subsidiary of CalBio, has entered an agreement to develop its second and third clusters of dairy manure waste to RNG projects in South Dakota.
The White House OMB on Jan. 4 published its 2022 Fall Unified Agenda and Regulatory Plan, confirming the expected timeline on federal rulemakings related to the Renewable Fuel Standard, E15 sales and the Biopreferred program.
Eni launches new sustainable mobility company
By Eni
January 03, 2023
Eni has announced the incorporation of Eni Sustainable Mobility, its new company dedicated to sustainable mobility. The company will develop bio-refining, biomethane and the sale of mobility products and services in Italy and abroad.
The Senate has confirmed Doug McKalip and Alexis Taylor to posts critical to agriculture trade. McKalip is now chief agricultural negotiator at the Office of the USTR and Taylor is USDA under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs.
New RNG project under development in Minnesota
By Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
December 29, 2022
The Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has announced plans to develop a renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the WM landfill in Elk River, Minnesota. MMPA and Elk River Landfill Inc., a WM affiliate, recently finalized a contract for the project.
Clean Energy announces financing to fund RNG growth
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
December 29, 2022
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has entered into a four-year $150 million sustainability-linked senior secured term loan with Riverstone Credit Partners L.P., a credit investment platform focused on energy, power, decarbonization, and infrastructure.
bp completes acquisition of Archaea Energy
By bp America
December 29, 2022
On Dec. 28, bp completed its purchase of Archaea Energy Inc., a leading provider of renewable natural gas (RNG), marking a milestone in the growth of bp's strategic bioenergy business. The aquisition was first announed in October.
Report: California pioneers a pathway to dairy methane reduction
By UC Davis
December 27, 2022
Analysis by UC Davis researchers shows continued implementation of California's incentive-based dairy methane reduction efforts should, by 2030, achieve the full 40 percent reduction goal set by the state.
The White House OSTP is seeking relevant data and information, including case studies, to help identify regulatory ambiguities, gaps, or uncertainties in the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology.
The Biomass Power Association on Dec. 22 commended Congress for passing two bills, the NDAA and Omnibus Appropriations Bill, that recognize the benefits of biomass as a source of renewable electricity.
Énergir, Nature Energy to develop RNG projects in Quebec
By Énergir
December 22, 2022
Énergir Development and Nature Energy are joining forces to co-develop biomethanization plants in Quebec. This partnership is the result of the companies' common desire to significantly increase the amount of RNG available in Quebec.
USDA announces REAP awards, opens new funding round
December 21, 2022
The USDA on Dec. 15 awarded $285 million to 844 projects under the Rural Energy for America Program. The agency also announced it is offering an additional $300 million in REAP funding, including $250 million allocated through the IRA.
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 20 released a final analysis on the price of RINs and small refineries in response to a U.S. GAO report. The final analysis confirms the agency's conclusion that small refineries recover their RFS compliance costs.
Clean Energy opens new RNG station for Amazon
By Clean Energy Fuels Corp.
December 19, 2022
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced the opening of another renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station that will provide an anticipated 1.4 million gallons of the clean fuel annually for Amazon and other truck fleets in the greater Chicago area.
Vision RNG, Waste Connection to develop RNG project in Kentucky
By Vision RNG LLC
December 15, 2022
Vision RNG LLC has announced an RNG agreement with the Laurel Ridge Landfill in Corbin, Kentucky, which is owned by Laurel Ridge Landfill LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Connections Inc. The project is expected to be complete in Q4 2024.
The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Dec. 15, reporting that one new SRE petition was filed under the Renewable Fuel Standard in the past month. A total of 10 SRE petitions are now pending.
EPA: 1.94 billion RINs generated in November
December 15, 2022
The U.S. EPA on Dec. 15 released data showing more than 1.94 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in November, up from 1.78 billion generated during the same month of last year.
Canadian government invests in CHAR Technologies RNG project
By Ontario Natural Resources and Forestry
December 14, 2022
The governments of Ontario and Canada are investing more than $11.3 million to expand CHAR Technologies' facility in Thorold to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and biocarbon from woody biomass feedstock.
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