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The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts global biofuel consumption could more than double by 2030 and continue to increase through 2050.
The International Energy Agency on Oct. 27 released its World Energy Outlook 2022. The report, in part, predicts global biofuel consumption could more than double by 2030 and continue to increase through 2050.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. on Nov. 1 confirmed that phase 1 of the renewable diesel conversion project at the company's Martinez refinery in California is expected to be mechanically complete by the end of 2022.
Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was down slightly in August, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Oct. 31. Feedstock consumption for August was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to August 2021.
Total U.S. operable biofuels production capacity was down slightly in August, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Oct. 31. Feedstock consumption for August was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to August 2021.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for October, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in August was down when compared to the previous month, but up when compared to August. 2021.
Eni has definitively ended the procurement of palm oil for use at the Venice and Gela biorefineries for the production of hydrogenated biofuels. The company previously set a goal to become "palm oil free" by the end of 2022.
Sugarcane ethanol production diversifies the farming economy in Imperial County, California, connecting the past with the future as part of a booming energy portfolio, according to Benson Farms CEO Steven Benson.
The Japanese government is seeking public comments on a draft policy to promote decarbonization in the aviation industry. The policy, in part, would require flights to be carbon neutral by 2050 and require airlines to use SAF.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane crushing in the country's south-central region was down nearly 30 percent during the second half of September due to heavy rains. Ethanol production was also down.
Eni is investigating the opportunity to build a new biorefinery at the company's industrial site in Livorno, Italy. The project sould include a feedstock pretreatment unit, an Ecofining plant, and facility to produce hydrogen from methane.
ACE believes farmers should have the opportunity to monetize low-carbon practices by selling their corn to ethanol plants that have pathways into clean fuel markets at the state or federal level, creating maximum value and meaningful change.
Downey Ridge Environmental Co., developer of Greasezilla FOG (fats, oils & grease) separation and processing system, announces a significant increase in the number of wastewater facilities incorporating Greasezilla into their operations.
The first cargo of vegetable oil for biorefining produced by Eni in Kenya has left the port of Mombasa, on its way to Gela's biorefinery. This marks the start of the transport and logistic system that will support the value chain in the country.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science has selected Brookhaven National Laboratory to lead a new research effort focused on potential threats to crops grown for bioenergy production.
U.S. corn production is forecast at 13.9 billion bushels for 2022, down 8 percent when compared to last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's latest Crop Production report, issued Oct. 12.
The USDA reduced its forecast for 2022-'23 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Oct. 12. The agency also slightly lowered its estimate for 2021-'22 corn use in ethanol.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science has selected Brookhaven National Laboratory to lead a new research effort focused on potential threats to crops grown for bioenergy production.
U.S. soybean production is forecast at 4.31 billion bushels for 2022, down 3 precent when compared to 2021, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistic Service's latest Crop Production report, released Oct. 12.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2022-'23 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Oct. 12. The agency, however, lowered its forecast for U.S. soybean production.
Haarslev Inc., a meat, poultry and fish rendering and processing equipment manufacturer, announced on Oct. 4 that has entered a strategic marketing and investment alliance with Gron Fuels LLC, a subsidiary of Fidelis New Energy LLC.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that sugarcane processing by mills in the country's south-central region was up during the first half of September. Ethanol production was also up, but ethanol sales were down.
U.S. ethanol and biodiesel capacity were down slightly in July. Renewable diesel capacity, however, continued to expand and is poised to surpass operatable biodiesel capacity, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
U.S. ethanol and biodiesel capacity were down slightly in July. Renewable diesel capacity, however, continued to expand and is poised to surpass operatable biodiesel capacity, according to data released by the U.S. EIA.
Camelina Company España on Sept. 29 held the opening of its new innovation Center in Daimiel, Spain. Camelina is grown for use by Camelina Company's parent company Global Clean Energy to produce ultra-low carbon renewable fuels.
TrustBIX Inc. is launching a biomass traceability pilot project with members of the BQNC. The project will demonstrate importance of biomass traceability for assuring product quality and important production attributes throughout the supply chain.
TrustBIX Inc. is launching a biomass traceability pilot project with members of the BQNC. The project will demonstrate importance of biomass traceability for assuring product quality and important production attributes throughout the supply chain.
CoBank on Sept. 27 published a report that calls renewable diesel the most exciting growth opportunity in the U.S. biofuels space, with proposed capacity increasing from approximately 1 billion gallons in 2021 to 6.5 billion gallons by 2030.
TotalEnergies and SARIA have concluded an agreement to develop sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production on the Grandpuits (Seine-et-Marne) zero-crude platform. The agreement is a major step in securing feedstock supply.
IRENA: Global biofuel, bioenergy jobs at 12.7 million in 2021
September 28, 2022
Worldwide renewable energy employment reached 12.7 million last year, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency. Liquid biofuels, solid biomass and biogas accounted for a combined 3.44 million of those jobs.
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