Report: Ethanol and biodiesel sectors support union jobs
By Renewable Fuels Association
November 10, 2021
A new report demonstrates that America's biofuel industry is a major creator of union jobs for the middle class, supporting more than 30,000 union jobs in agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, construction and others.
Cynthia (CJ) Warner, president and CEO of REG, provided an update on the expansion of the company's Geismar renewable diesel plant and elaborated on plans to shut down the company's Houston biodiesel plant during a third quarter earnings call.
The U.S. exported 40,973.4 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in September, down from both 77,174.3 metric tons in August and 59,904 metric tons in September 2020, according to data released by the USDA FAS on Nov. 4.
President Biden and Congressional leaders on Oct. 28 released a proposed Build Back Better budget reconciliation framework that includes nearly $1 billion for biofuels infrastructure, an extension of the biodiesel tax credit and a new SAF tax credit.
Neste released third quarter financial results on Oct. 27, reporting that the company's renewable products segment achieved high sales volumes and maintained healthy sales margins despite tight feedstock markets.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced a virtual meeting of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will be held Nov. 2. The event is open to the public.
The U.S. exported 77,174.3 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends greater than B30 in August, up from both 68,957.5 metric tons in July and 68,970.7 metric tons in August 2020, according to data released by the USDA on Oct. 5.
TripActions, Reed & Mackay, a travel and spend management group, and Neste have announced a groundbreaking global partnership to offer Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to all TripActions Group customers.
Biodiesel production in Argentina is expected to reach 1.54 billion liters (406.82 million gallons) this year, the second lowest figure in 11 years, according to a report filed with the USDA FAS Global Agricultural Information Network.
The project, dubbed SAFFiRE, will demonstrate reliable, low-greenhouse gas (GHG) production of SAF from corn stover in a fully integrated pilot-scale facility. In addition to sustainable aviation fuel, pelletized lignin will also be produced.
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.
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.
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.
Chevron Corp. on Sept. 14 announced it has set new goals for renewable natural gas (RNG) production and the expansion of production capacity to produce renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
NATSO and SIGMA are to extend the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit in the upcoming budget reconciliation package and ensure tax parity for any new credits awarded for transportation fuels that compete for the same feedstocks.
The STB on Sept. 20 announced its intent to renew the charter of the Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, which provides guidance to the STB regarding rail transportation of energy resources, including biofuels.
Eni and Aeroporti di Roma have signed a strategic agreement to promote decarbonization initiatives in the aviation sector and accelerate the ecological transition of airports. One feature of the agreement is the introduciton of SAF for aviation.
The House Agriculture Committee on Sept. 13 advanced its portion of the Build Back Better Act, which currently includes $1 billion in USDA funding to expand biofuel infrastructure to increase availability of higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel.
Missouri launches Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program
By Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority
September 09, 2021
On Sept. 2, the Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority announced the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program to increase the distribution and use of biofuels in the state of Missouri.
The National Biodiesel Board is applauding federal lawmakers for including $1 billion in grant fuding to expand bofuel infrastructure and increase availability of higher biodiesl blends in the draft of the Build Back Better Act.
Rep. Cindy Axne, D-Iowa, on Sept. 8 announced that she has secured $1 billion for biofuels infrastructure in the House's initial draft of the Build Back Better Act to support expanded availability and use of renewable fuels.
A group of nine democratic lawmakers on Sept. 2 sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to include support for biofuels in the upcoming reconciliation package.
The U.S. exported 68,957.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in July, down from 90,863.1 metric tons in June, but up from 52,992.1 metric tons in July 2020, according to data released by the USDA on Sept. 2.
Zenith Energy, a global operator of independent liquid storage terminals, announced on Aug. 27 a nearly three-fold increase in the amount of low-carbon, renewable diesel to be handled and stored at the Portland facility.
International-Matex Tank Terminals LLC has announced it will build additional tanks, pipeline, and dock infrastructure at its Geismar, Louisiana marine terminal to handle renewable feedstocks and renewable products.
Avfuel Corp. and Embraer have announced a collaboration to bring Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Melbourne Orlando International Airport in Florida. Embraer aims to use the SAF in ongoing operations at its executive jet's headquarters.
The USDA on Aug. 19 announced $26 million in investments under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program. The funds will expand the availability of higher-blend renewable fuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states.
Xfuels has signed an oilseed supply and biodiesel off-take agreement with Infinity Petroleum Energy Resources Under the agreement Xfuels will purchase feedstock form Infinity Energy and Infinity Energy will market biodiesel prodced by Xfuels.
The U.S. EPA has approved an RFS pathway filed on behalf of Koole Tankstorage Botlek V.B. and Neste Oyj. The pathway will allow Koole to generate RINs for renewable jet fuel and renewable diesel bottoms fractionated from Neste's renewable diesel.
The U.S. exported 90,863.1 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in June, up from both 82,320.3 metric tons in May and 73,667.4 metric tons in June 2020, according to data released by the USDA on Aug. 5.
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