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EIA: US biofuel capacity, feedstock consumption expand in July

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By Erin Krueger

September 30, 2021

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Operable biofuel production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 30. Biodiesel capacity was up, while capacity for ethanol and other biofuels held steady.

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Aemetis Inc. on Sept. 30 announced that an offtake agreement has been signed with Delta Air Lines for 250 million gallons of blended fuel containing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be delivered over the 10 year term of the agreement.

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JetBlue on Sept. 29 announced plans to speed up its transition to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with an offtake agreement with SG Preston. The airlines is on track to reach nearly 8 percent SAF useage by the end of 2023.

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Operable biofuel production capacity in the U.S. expanded slightly in July, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Sept. 30. Biodiesel capacity was up, while capacity for ethanol and other biofuels held steady.

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RFA elects board leadership at annual meeting

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By Renewable Fuels Association

September 29, 2021

The Renewable Fuels Association elected officers and its board of directors on Sept. 29 at its annual membership meeting in Des Moines. Jeanne McCaherty, CEO of Guardian Energy Management, was re-elected as chairperson.

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ACE welcomes study that shows ethanol displaces aromatics

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By American Coalition for Ethanol

September 29, 2021

The American Coalition for Ethanol on Sept. 29 welcomed new findings published by Transport Energy Strategies on the role ethanol plays to displace harmful aromatics from gasoline blends and further reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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The USDA on Sept. 29 announced a new initiative to finance the deployment of climate-smart farming and forestry practices to aid in the marketing of climate-smart agricultural commodities. A public comment period is open through Nov. 1.

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REG announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant

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By Renewable Energy Group Inc.

September 29, 2021

Renewable Energy Group Inc. on Sept. 29 announced the closing of its 35 million gallon per year nameplate capacity facility located near Houston, Texas. The company acquired and commissioned the plant in 2008 and has been operating it since.

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NBB hits the airways with NPR sponsorship

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By National Biodiesel Board

September 29, 2021

The NBB on Sept. 29 announced a three-week sponsorship of National Public Radio as part of comprehensive educational campaign aimed at decision-makers and the public. The 15-second spot will air on some of NPR's most listened to programs.

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The USDA on Sept. 29 announced a new initiative to finance the deployment of climate-smart farming and forestry practices to aid in the marketing of climate-smart agricultural commodities. A public comment period is open through Nov. 1.

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The implementation of a low carbon fuel standard (LCFS) and expanded production and use of biogas are among the strategies to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions discussed in the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021.

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Catalyst study advances carbon-dioxide-to-ethanol conversion

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By Brookhaven National Laboratory

September 28, 2021

An international collaboration of scientists has taken a significant step toward the realization of a nearly “green� zero-net-carbon technology that will efficiently convert carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas, and hydrogen into ethanol.

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The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for September, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in July was up from both the previous month and July 2020.

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A group of 15 federal lawmakers on Sept. 28 sent a letter to President Joe Biden and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy expressing concern over reports that the upcoming RFS rulemaking will be damaging to the U.S. biofuels sector.

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TotalEnergies and Safran have signed a strategic partnership agreement to jointly develop technical and commercial solutions for the decarbonization of the aviation industry. SAF will help meet the companies' net-zero goals.

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A group of 15 federal lawmakers on Sept. 28 sent a letter to President Joe Biden and National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy expressing concern over reports that the upcoming RFS rulemaking will be damaging to the U.S. biofuels sector.

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IRFA urges Biden not to walk away from ethanol

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By Iowa Renewable Fuels Association

September 27, 2021

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association on Sept. 24 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing concerns over media reports that his administration intends to reduce the Renewable Fuel Standard conventional biofuel levels for 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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Gevo Inc. on Sept. 23 announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain patents from Butamax. Less than a week later, the company announced that it has been awarded a new U.S. patent for technology to produce drop-in fuels.

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Representatives of the U.S. ethanol industry are calling on the U.S. EPA to recognize how low-carbon, high-octane ethanol can reduce transportation GHGs in its proposed rule to set emissions standards for MY 2023-2026 light-duty vehicles.

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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is proposing to amend its current refinery rules to ensure that facilities that switch to renewable feedstocks must continue to comply with the same emissions standards and rule requirements.

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The USDA on Sept. 24 awarded $7.5 million to a Regional Conservation Partnership Program led by ACE. The program will help secure farmers premier access to LCFS markets through the adoption of USDA climate-smart agricultural practices.

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Previewing the feature articles in the October issue of Ethanol Producer Magazine, Editor Tom Bryan questions the federal government's aggressive push for electric vehicles, a big topic at the American Coalition for Ethanol's recent conference.

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To create opportunities for an ethanol renewable fuel standard (RFS) in Korea's carbon-neutrality scenario, the USGC USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service in Seoul and The Environment Daily News co-hosted a biofuel symposium on Sept. 8. in Seoul.

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America's top biofuel and farm advocates called on the White House to take immediate action to address reports that the U.S. EPA soon seek to destroy demand for billions of gallons of low-carbon biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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Germany-based Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG on Sept. 22 reported record sales revenue for the 2021-'22 financial year of EUR 1.026 billion ($1.2 billion), up nearly 18 percent when compared to the previous financial year.

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A group of 22 republication members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing disappointment in rumors that his administration is reversing course on its promise to uphold the RFS.

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America's top biofuel and farm advocates called on the White House to take immediate action to address reports that the U.S. EPA soon seek to destroy demand for billions of gallons of low-carbon biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard.

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Germany-based Verbio Vereinigte BioEnergie AG on Sept. 22 reported record sales revenue for the 2021-'22 financial year of EUR 1.026 billion ($1.2 billion), up nearly 18 percent when compared to the previous financial year.

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Honeywell and Wood on Sept. 23 announced a comprehensive package of technologies to support the effort to produce carbon-neutral aviation fuel. When used together, the technologies could reduce lifecycle GHGs by 100 percent using certain feedstocks.

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A group of 22 republication members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Sept. 22 sent a letter to President Joe Biden expressing disappointment in rumors that his administration is reversing course on its promise to uphold the RFS.

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