Marathon is working to optimize operations at its renewable diesel plant in Dickinson and is ready to begin construction on the conversion of its Martinez refinery. The company has also announced progress with several feedstock pretreatment projects.
The RFA has welcomed Farmers Business Network/Gradable as its newest associate member. FBN is an independent ag tech platform and farmer-to-farmer network that aims to power the prosperity of family farmers around the world.
U.S. ethanol and renewable diesel production capacity expanded in November while biodiesel capacity was down, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly when compared to the previous month.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office is scheduled to host a 6-hour virtual workshop on Feb. 1 focused on improving the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) benefits of existing first-generation fuel ethanol plants.
U.S. ethanol and renewable diesel production capacity expanded in November while biodiesel capacity was down, according to data released by the U.S. EIA on Jan. 31. Total feedstock consumption was up slightly when compared to the previous month.
The USDA recently released its Grain Crushings and Co-Products Production report for January, reporting that corn use for fuel ethanol production in November 2021 was up from both the previous month and November 2020.
DHS has added bioenergy to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, making certain F-1 nonimmigrant students with a bioenergy degree eligible to apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT).
The USDA is amending its program offering $700 million in COVID aid to biofuel producers by allowing production to meet marketing obligations or fulfill or maintain essential markets to be included in the calculations of a producer's market losses.
Two separate bills currently pending in the Missouri Legislature aim to establish tax credits to incentivize fuel retailers to offer higher blend of ethanol and biodiesel. Both bills are currently being considered by a House ag committee.
The USDA is amending its program offering $700 million in COVID aid to biofuel producers by allowing production to meet marketing obligations or fulfill or maintain essential markets to be included in the calculations of a producer's market losses.
The USDA has announced that Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor will speak at the 98th Agricultural Outlook Forum, “New Paths to Sustainability and Productivity Growth.� Skor will be a featured panelist during this year's plenary session.
The 2022 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, held Jan. 25, highlighted significant opportunities for growth driven by demand for advanced biofuels, such as SAF, but also addressed policy and economic concerns impacting biofuel producers.
The 2022 Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit, held Jan. 25, highlighted significant opportunities for growth driven by demand for advanced biofuels, such as SAF, but also addressed policy and economic concerns impacting biofuel producers.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the important role biofuels and biobased manufacturing play in the rural economy and highlighted the agency's efforts to support those industries during a Jan. 20 hearing held by the House Ag Committee.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussed the important role biofuels and biobased manufacturing play in the rural economy and highlighted the agency's efforts to support those industries during a Jan. 20 hearing held by the House Ag Committee.
UNICA, the Brazilian sugarcane industry association, has announced that no sugarcane ethanol was produced in the south-central region of Brazil during the second half of December. Corn ethanol production, however, continued.
Equipment manufacturers, fleets highlight importance of biodiesel
By Clean Fuels Alliance America
January 19, 2022
An panel of diesel equipment manufacturers and fleets at the National Biodiesel Conference said that biodiesel, renewable diesel and SAF are a key part of their current and future product development plans on the path to a low-carbon future.
A report recently filed with the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service's Global Agricultural Information Network illustrates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Canada's ethanol industry and provides an overview of the country's draft CFS.
Canada could have 3.27 billion liters (863.84 million gallons) of renewable diesel production capacity in place within the next four years, according to a report recently filed with the USDA FAS's Global Agricultural Information Network.
The ethanol industry entered 2022 with considerable momentum after profit margins rose to all-time records during Q4, according to CoBank's latest Quarterly Research Report, released in January. Several risks, however, are expected to emerge in 2022.
Increased acreage and record yields led to near record-high corn production last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2021 Crop Production Annual Summary, released on Jan. 12.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Bioenergy Technologies Office, in collaboration with the Algae Foundation and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, have announced a new AlgaePrize competition for high school through graduate students.
Increased acreage and higher yields led to record high soybean production last year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2021 Crop Production Annual Summary released on Jan. 12.
In a cosigned letter, ACE, NBB, Great Plains Institute, Low Carbon Fuels Coalition, and Canadian Oilseed Processors Association recommend CARB recognize the climate benefits of farming practices in California's LCFS.
BBI International is launching a new magazine, titled Carbon Capture Magazine. There will be one print issue of the magazine published in 2022, along with a carbon capture industry directory and a map of storage and capture facilities.
The USDA increased its forecast for 2021-'22 corn use in ethanol in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Jan. 12. The 2021-'22 corn outlook is for higher production, lower exports, and larger ending stocks.
In a cosigned letter, ACE, NBB, Great Plains Institute, Low Carbon Fuels Coalition, and Canadian Oilseed Processors Association recommend CARB recognize the climate benefits of farming practices in California's LCFS.
Global Clean Energy Holdings Inc. on Jan. 3 announced that it has acquired Camelina Company España S.L. (CCE), Europe's largest camelina crop innovator and seed producer headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
BBI International launches new magazine focused on CCS
By BBI International
January 12, 2022
BBI International is launching a new magazine, titled Carbon Capture Magazine. There will be one print issue of the magazine published in 2022, along with a carbon capture industry directory and a map of storage and capture facilities.
The USDA maintained its 2021-'22 forecast for soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report, released Jan. 12. Soybean production is expected to be higher, with soybean oil prices unchanged.
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