A proposed cap on soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel could raise prices of fuel and goods for California consumers and set back decarbonization efforts by years, according Clean Fuels Alliance America.
Getting into the (sea)weeds: Exploring algae storage for biofuel conversion
By Lynn Wendt, Laboratory Relationship Manager, Idaho National Laboratory
August 23, 2024
Idaho National Laboratory is exploring the potential of processing sargassum, a type of seeweed, for conversion to biofuel. The team is working with affected communities and starting with the question of how to store the stuff.
Clean Fuels Alliance America is disappointed in proposed changes to California’s LCFS that would impose caps on credits for soy- and canola-based biodiesel and renewable diesel, without sufficient scientific evidence to support such limitations.
The California Air Resources Board on Aug. 12 published a notice outlining modifications to its proposed LCFS amendments, including those related annual carbon intensity (CI) targets, biomass-based diesel feedstocks, and SAF.
The 2024 North American SAF Conference & Expo will consist of panels that describe the newest developments in the SAF Industry. Topics such as biofuel crops, federal policies, the increase of SAF usage worldwide, and more will be presented.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Aug. 12. The forecast for soybean production was revised up.
U.S. soybean production for 2024 is currently forecast at a record high 4.59 billion bushels, up 10% from last year, according to the Crop Production report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service on Aug. 12.
Biofuel generated from logging residues could make switching to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) more cost-efficient and carbon friendly than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
Operable U.S. biofuel capacity expanded in May, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on July 31. Feedstock consumption was down.
Researchers analyzed the financial and environmental costs and benefits of four biofuels crops used to produce SAF in the U.S. They found that each feedstock performed best in a specific region of the rainfed United States.
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Coalition responds to USDA request for information on biofuel feedstocks, encouraging the agency to ensure federal policies are science-based and technology and feedstock neutral.
Clean Fuels Alliance America on July 25 submitted a highly detailed, technical response to USDA’s request for information on climate smart agriculture practices for biofuel feedstocks, and emphasized the need for immediate 45Z guidance.
Cargill has surpassed the 50% completion milestone in the construction of its new canola facility located in West Regina, Saskatchewan. The new facility will produce canola oil for food and biofuels markets and canola meal for animal feed.
The DOE has announced its intent to fund partnerships between industry stakeholders and Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium researchers. The partnerships will address the cost and risk impacts of feedstock and process variability.
U.S. farm groups are urging the Biden administration to maximize the benefits of the 45Z clean fuels production tax credit by ensuring only fuels made using domestically produced feedstocks are eligible and improving climate-smart ag provisions.
Benson Hill Inc., a seed innovation company, on July 16 shared further advancements in its innovation pipeline to deliver advantaged traits for end users in larger soy markets, including animal feed, soybean oil, and biofuels.
Renewable diesel margins could experience a modest increase this fall, according to CoBank’s latest Quarterly Research Report. If realized, that boost to margins could mitigate softening demand for soybean oil in the biofuel market.
The student teams selected as finalists for AlgaePrize 2023–2025 are working to turn research proposals into results. The teams are making great strides in 15 unique projects that aim to unlock algal energy from a variety of angles.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest WASDE report, released July 12. The outlook for soybean production was lowered, but the forecast for soybean oil prices was unchanged.
IATA: South Africa has vast potential for SAF production
By International Air Transport Association
July 11, 2024
The International Air Transport Association has called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
A new study shows feedstocks produced within the U.S. are on track to support domestic production of an additional 1.4 billion gallons of renewable diesel and biodiesel, also known as biomass-based diesel (BBD), by 2030.
U.S. operable biofuels production capacity increased in April, with gains for ethanol, biodiesel and renewable diesel, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on June 28. Feedstock consumption was down from the previous month.
The U.S. has enough biomass potential to produce 35 billion gallons per year of aviation biofuel by 2050, a new report confirms. Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s John Field provided biomass feedstock production expertise within the report.
The USDA announced improvements to the camelina pilot crop insurance program for the 2025 and succeeding crop years. USDA’s RMA is expanding coverage options by allowing enterprise units and increasing maximum coverage levels.
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates 2024 soybean planted acreage at 86.1 million acres, up 3% when compared to last year, according to the agency’s annual Acreage report, released June 28.
The USDA on June 26 launched a RFI seeking public comments on procedures for quantifying, reporting and verifying the effect of climate-smart farming practices on the GHG emissions associated with U.S.-grown biofuel feedstocks.
A bipartisan group of six senators on June 20 send a letter to the U.S. EPA, USDA, U.S. Trade Representative, and U.S. Customers and Board Protection expressing concern with dramatic increases in used cooking oil (UCO) imports from China.
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service on June 11 published a report discussing how the recent boom in U.S. renewable diesel production has caused market-altering shifts to both foreign and domestic feedstock trade.
The U.S. EPA on May 22 announced it has approved a RFS pathway for BP’s Cherry Point refinery in Blaine, Washington, that will allow the facility to generate D5 advanced biofuel RINs for renewable diesel produced via the coprocessing of carinata oil.
The USDA maintained its forecast for 2024-’25 soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released June 12. The overall 2024-’25 outlook for soybeans includes higher beginning and ending stocks.
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