Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minn.; Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Cheri Bustos, D-Ill.; and Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, on March 21 introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, a bill that aims to expand access to biofuels and ban Russian oil.
The U.S. EPA has released updated renewable identification number (RIN) generation data, reporting that nearly 1.54 billion RINs were generated under the RFS in February, up from 1.26 billion generated during the same month of last year.
The EPA on March 16 published a notice of proposed settlement agreement that alters the number of RINs that Genscape must retire to comply with a final determination issued by the agency in May 2019 that revoked its registration as a QAP auditor.
The U.S. EPA released updated SRE data on March 17, reporting for the second consecutive month that no new SRE petitions were filed under the RFS. The agency did not act on any of the 69 SRE petitions that have been pending since mid-January.
Pratt & Whitney announced on March 15 it has successfully tested the GTF Advantage engine configuration with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test took place at the company's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Clean Fuels Alliance America is recognizing biodiesel innovator Alan Weber on National Biodiesel Day. Weber, an economist and farmer from Missouri, has been involved with biodiesel for several decades.
Clean Fuels Alliance America, formerly the National Biodiesel Board, is continuing its work with the home heating oil community to advocate for the expanded use of Bioheat in home heating applications.
The U.S. exported 26,383.6 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in January, down from 28,666.9 metric tons the previous month, but up from 21,497.6 metric tons in January 2021, according to data released by the USDA.
Strategic Biofuels has announced that its Louisiana Green Fuels project has finished the Preliminary Engineering phase (FEL-2) and has moved into the front end engineering design (FEED) or FEL-3 phase of engineering.
Safran Helicopter Engines and Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced March 9 a collaboration initiative to explore technical performance and economic impacts of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the Arrius 2R-powered Bell 505.
The USDA on March 11 announced it is extending the deadlines to apply for its Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. The agency opened the $1 billion funding opportunity in February.
2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo agenda released
By BBI International
March 11, 2022
Ethanol Producer Magazine has announced the preliminary agenda for the 2022 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) and co-located events taking place June 13-15, 2022, at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Clean Fuels Alliance America sent a letter to President Biden pledging readiness to maintain homegrown fuel supplies, mitigate consumers' economic pain, and speed the nation's clean energy future in support of the administration's ban on Russian oil.
The City of Madison, Wisconsin will soon be seeing emissions reductions after converting 17 of their fleet vehicles to operate on 100 percent biodiesel, thanks to their partnership with Optimus Technologies and Renewable Energy Group.
Verde Bio Holdings Inc. on March 10 announced it will not move forward with the acquisition of two biodiesel plants located in Florida and North Carolina. The company had announced plans to acquire the two facilities in December 2021.
The U.S. EPA on March 10 issued a notice to all obligated parties under the RFS that the agency will disclose certain confidential business information (CBI) related to SRE petitions to the U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 28.
Union Pacific Railroad will begin using a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives it acquired from Wabtec. The new collaboration will help Union Pacific offset 20 percent of its total diesel consumption with low-carbon fuels by 2030.
Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., on March 9 introduced the Home Front Energy Independence Act, a bill that aims to put into a law a ban on Russian oil and includes provisions to increase the use of biodiesel and other biofuels.
The USDA decreased its forecast for soybean oil use in biofuel production in its latest World Agricultural Demand and Supply Estimates report, released March 9. The agency is also predicting higher soybean prices, lower production and higher exports.
Iowa's congressional delegation is urging the Biden administration to expand the production and potential export of ethanol and biodiesel to meet global energy needs as the U.S. and its allies look to decrease reliance on Russian oil.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. released fourth quarter financial results on Feb. 25, reporting that development of its renewable diesel conversion project in Great Falls, Montana, is progressing on schedule.
The FAA is accepting applications for up to $1 billion in funding offered through the newly established Airport Terminal Program. Projects that support terminal development related to SAF are among those eligible to apply for the program.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. released fourth quarter 2021 financial results on March 1, reporting increased renewable diesel production for the period. Biodiesel sales were down slightly, while revenue was up significantly.
A rally of about 200 soybean farmers, biodiesel producers and other biofuel supporters descended on the Iowa capitol on March 2, urging the senate to vote for a bill to increase consumer access to higher biofuel blends including B20 and E15.
Representatives of the biofuels industry on Feb. 28 filed two separate petitions in with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit challenging a final rule issued by the EPA in December setting GHG emissions standards for MY 2023-2026 vehicles.
Marathon Petroleum and Neste on March 1 announced they have entered into definitive agreements to form a 50/50 joint venture to produce renewable diesel following a conversion project at Marathon's existing refinery in Martinez, California.
Total U.S. operatable biofuels production capacity fell slightly in December to 20.834 billion gallons per year, according to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration on Feb. 28. Feedstock use was up for the month.
The U.S. EPA is implementing a new process by which the Science Advisory Board will assess the science that informs decisions regarding proposed rules. The process will restore opportunities for peer review and strengthen the independence of the SAB.
Chevron Corp. on Feb. 28 announced a definitive agreement to acquire REG. Chevron cited REG's expertise in feedstock sourcing and market access as two factors that make the transaction an attractive way to boost Chevron's renewable fuels business.
Canadian aviation industry leaders are joining forces to create the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (C-SAF), whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in Canada.
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