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UK seeks comments on low-carbon hydrogen strategy

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By Erin Voegele

August 17, 2021

Chemicals

The U.K. government on Aug. 17 published a report that identifies and compares options for a standard to define “low-carbon hydrogen.� It provides lifecycle GHG estimates for a variety of hydrogen pathways, including those focused on biomass.

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Patrick Gruber, CEO of Gevo Inc., provided an update of the company's proposed Net Zero 1 biorefinery during a second quarter earnings call held Aug. 12. The company is expanding the scope of the facility, he said.

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The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service is soliciting fiscal year (FY) 2022 grant, guaranteed loan, and combined grant and guaranteed loan applications under the Rural Energy for America Program.

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NREL model benefits biomass-to-fuel reactor design

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By U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

August 10, 2021

NREL scientists are giving industry engineers a helping hand with a powerful computer model to guide biomass-to-fuel reactor designs. The math-intensive model can help engineers refine catalytic fast pyrolysis (CFP) technologies.

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The USDA is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the creation of the agency's Certified Biobased Product Label by unveiling a report that demonstrates that the biobased industry is a significant generator of economic activity and jobs.

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Gevo Inc. in early August announced its biorefinery in Luverne, Minnesota, is resuming operations to produce fuel-grade, renewable isobutanol. The company has also announced a contract to sell renewable national gas (RNG) to bp.

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The U.S. Department of Energy on Aug. 3 awarded nearly $34 million to 11 projects that will support research and development to improve and produce algae and MSW feedstocks for the production of biofuels, biopower and bioproducts.

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Frontline BioEnergy announced it has signed an agreement with the Iowa State University Research Foundation to license autothermal pyrolysis (ATP) technology developed by Iowa State University researchers.

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Rep. Josh Harder, D-Calif., on July 28 reintroduced the FARM Act, which aims to establish two new programs to help farmers fight climate change. One program would create a $25 million first-of-its-kind pyrolysis grant program for tree nut farmers.

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Char Technologies Ltd. announces a test project with Hitachi Zosen Inova to develop a high temperature pyrolysis to green hydrogen system at their existing San Luis Obispo anaerobic digestion facility in California.

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British Columbia launches hydrogen strategy

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By Government of British Columbia

July 22, 2021

The Government of British Columbia is releasing its hydrogen strategy – a blueprint for how renewable and low-carbon hydrogen will support its climate goals and create new jobs in B.C.'s growing clean-tech sector.

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$1.5M DOE grant targets cyanobacteria for biofuel production

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By Vanderbilt School of Engineering

July 22, 2021

A new, $1.5 million Department of Energy grant brings together experts from three institutions to parse the metabolism of a blue-green algae that holds great promise for biofuel production, according to the Vanderbilt School of Engineering.

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The U.S. Department of Energy on July 19 released its 2021 U.S. Energy Employment Report, which shows jobs in biobased fuels fell last year, but at a lower rate than overall job losses in the U.S. fuel sector.

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New Energy Blue on July 20 announced plans to construct a cellulosic ethanol biorefinery that utilizes Inbicon technology on a 155-acre site near Mason City, Iowa. Construction is expected to begin next year, with commissioning scheduled for 2024.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting via WebEx on July 29. The event is open to the public.

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The European Commission on July 14 adopted a package of proposals that aim to reduce net GHG emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030 when compared to 1990 levels. Among the proposals are those related to forestry, renewable energy and SAF.

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The 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW), the ethanol industry's largest conference, will feature more than 150 speakers, next week, July 13-15, in Des Moines, Iowa. More than 450 biofuel producers are set to attend.

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The U.S. Department of Energy on June 30 awarded $45.5 million for research projects geared towards understanding and harnessing nature's biological processes to produce clean biofuels and bioproducts.

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The U.S. Department of Energy on June 24 announced it will award $30 million to 68 projects that aim to accelerate the commercialization of promising energy technologies, including those related to biofuels, bioenergy and bioproducts.

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NIFA invests $5.4M in bioprocessing, bioengineering research

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By USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture

June 30, 2021

USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture announced on June 30 an investment of $5.4 million in bioprocessing, bioengineering, biofuels and biobased products research. A total of 18 projects were selected for funding.

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DOE invests $8 million in algae-based CO2 capture projects

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By U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy

June 28, 2021

The DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management on June 23 announced $8 million in federal funding for four projects to develop and test technologies that capture and utilize CO2 from power systems or industiral sources to produce algae.

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The Finnish company UPM-Kymmene selected Siemens Energy to supply electrification, automation, and digitalization (EAD) packages for a next-generation biorefinery currently under construction in Leuna, Germany.

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The U.S. Senate on June 24 voted 92 to eight to pass the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to break down barriers for farmers and foresters interested in participating in carbon markets so they can be rewarded for climate-smart practices.

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President Biden on June 18 announced his intent to nominate Xochitl Torres Small to serve as under secretary of rural development at USDA. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has spoken out in support of her nomination.

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The Biden administration has signaled its intent to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking to develop post-2022 RFS regulations before the end of 2021. A proposed rule to set annual RFS RVOs for 2021 and 2022 is expected to be released in July 2021.

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On June 8, Frontline BioEnergy delivered the final module of the Stine pyrolysis plant to the project site in Redfield, Iowa. The facility will transform biomass into biochar and bio-oil. Operations are expected to begin this summer.

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Cargill and HELM are investing a combined $300 million to build a commercial-scale, renewable BDO facility at Cargill's existing biotechnology campus and corn refining operation in Eddyville, Iowa. The facility will feature Genomatica technology.

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The U.S. Department of Energy is seeking public input on viable hydrogen demonstrations that can help lower the cost of hydrogen, reduce carbon emissions and local air pollution, create good-paying jobs, and benefit disadvantaged communities.

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President Biden on May 28 released his proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget includes proposed support for biofuels; biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased product manufacturing; renewable energy; and sustainable aviation fuel.

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LanzaTech, with partners from the University of Michigan and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, announced May 18 that it was awarded $4.1 million in funding from ARPA-E for its carbon negative chemical production platform.

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