Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 17 signed legislation that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard that will limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2035.
Avfuel Corp. and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK)—an Avfuel-branded fuel provider—have partnered to provide a consistent supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Truckee aviation community.
The Continental Refining Company is moving forward with plans to invest an additional $20 million to acquire and install a soybean crushing, biodiesel refining and blending facility at the current CRC oil refinery in Somerset, Kentucky.
Renewable Fuels Month spotlights benefits of homegrown fuel
By Renewable Fuels Nebraska
May 11, 2021
May is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
Greasezilla, a product of the Downey Ridge Environmental Co., announces the development of an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel byproduct on behalf of its customers.
Neste announced it has opened two new Neste MY Renewable Diesel fueling stations in southern California. The company's ambition is to create a renewable diesel fueling network across the U.S. West Coast.
Alsie Express has announced the launch of a collaboration with Sønderborg Airport in Copenhagen and Danfoss, among others, to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its operations in Denmark.
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, grew 12 percent in 2020 to more than 31,000 barrels per day, increasing for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The U.S. exported 37,605.6 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of greater than B30 in March, up from 17,149.8 metric tons in February and 30,310 metric tons in March 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 3, reporting strong financial results despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather, and volatility in feedstock and renewable identification number (RIN) prices.
NBB asks USDA to support biodiesel in pilot programs
By National Biodiesel Board
April 30, 2021
The National Biodiesel Board has filed comments in response to the USDA's requests for public input on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and a Rural Energy Pilot Program.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced plans to hold a one-hour informational webinar on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and U.S. airport infrastructure on May 4.
ExxonMobil and Global Clean Energy have expanded their five-year agreement to increase ExxonMobil's purchase of renewable diesel up to 5 million barrels per year. The fuel will be made from camelina at Global Clean Energy's California plant.
Jewel Bronaugh, President Biden's nominee to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, discussed the important role biofuels and bioenergy will play in meeting the administration's climate goals during a senate confirmation hearing on April 22.
In honor of Earth Day, the USDA on April 22 announced $18.4 million in awards through the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program to help expand the availability of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
In partnership with its branded fuel supplier, Avfuel Corp., Telluride Regional Airport became the first fixed base operator (FBO) in Colorado to make sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) available to its customers.
2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo agenda released
By BBI International
April 14, 2021
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2021 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place July 13-15, 2021 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Neste and NuStar Energy have announced that supply trucks are now able to load Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at the NuStar-operated Selby Terminal near San Francisco, California. The first gallons were delivered to Monterey Regional Airport.
The Surface Transportation Board has announced a meeting of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee will be held on April 22 virtually via zoom. The meeting is open to the public, but advanced registration is required.
Gibson Energy Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with Suncor Energy Inc. for services at the company's Edmonton Terminal and the related sanction of an expansion to support the blending and loading of renewable diesel.
The U.S. exported 17,149.8 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater during February, up from 10,717.9 metric tons in February 2020, but down from 31,231.5 metric tons in January, according to data released by USDA on April 7.
REG fleet customers in Iowa, Washington, D.C. and Massachusetts are ramping up the use of B100 in their fleets. Through a partnership with Optimus Technologies, REG is helping fleets achieve their sustainability goals and reach near-zero emissions.
Avfuel Corp. has announced it is supplying Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel on a consistent basis to its branded FBO, Monterey Jet Center (KMRY), in Monterey, California. The FBO received its first load of the fuel on March 11.
Legislation introduced by the 32 democratic members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 11 could provide federal funding to support the development of alternative fuel infrastructure and expanded use of alternative fuel vehicles.
Aemetis Inc. announced March 16 that its Universal Biofuels subsidiary located in the Andhra Pradesh state of India was selected by the APSRTC to supply approximately 800,000 gallons per month of biodiesel to fuel public transport busses.
The U.K. Serious Fraud Office on Feb. 25 announced it has charged biodiesel trader Gianni Rivera with fraud and money laundering in connection with an investigation launched in December 2018 concerning the sustainable fuel sector.
Co-chairs of the House Biofuels Caucus on March 3 introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to expand access to higher biofuel blends and fully recognize the environmental benefits of renewable fuels.
U.S. biodiesel production reached 159 million gallons in December 2020, up from 151 million gallons the previous month and up from 133 million gallons in December 2019, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Feb. 26.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 25, reporting the company produced a record volume of biofuel in 2020. Company officials also detailed adjustments it is making to correct an error related to fuel blending
Cielo Waste Solutions has announced its first significant sale of renewable fuels with a purchase commitment for 900,000 liters (238,000 gallons) of renewable diesel at CAD$1.67/liter for an aggregate purchase price of CAD $1.5 million.
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