Chevron Lummus Global LLC and Applied Research Associates Inc. on June 3 announced that the companies have been awarded a technology contract by ReadiFuels-Iowa LLC for its renewable diesel and SAF project in Sioux Center, Iowa.
The U.S. exported 69,488.5 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of B30 or greater in April, up from 37,605.6 metric tons in March, but down from 74,201.6 metric tons in April 2020, according to data released by the USDA FAS on June 8.
The Illinois Soybean Association has partnered with Illinois energy supplier, Premier Cooperative, to promote the use of biodiesel. The farmer-owned cooperative gave its biodiesel salesman's truck a facelift with a new biodiesel-themed truck wrap.
The U.S. EPA is seeking nominations for its Mobile Sources Technical Review Committee, including nominations for individuals who have experience related to renewable fuels, biofuels and clean energy.
President Biden on May 28 released his proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022. The budget includes proposed support for biofuels; biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased product manufacturing; renewable energy; and sustainable aviation fuel.
The prices of RIN credits—the compliance mechanism used for the RFS program administered by the U.S. EPA—sharply increased through April of this year, and they are now higher than at any time during the 13-year history of the RFS program.
Vertex Energy Inc. on May 26 announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire an oil refinery located in Mobile, Alabama. The company plans to convert a portion of the facility to renewable diesel production.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration released data on May 28 that shows 20.577 billion gallons of U.S. biofuel production capacity was in place in March, down slightly from 20.64 billion gallons in February.
The B20 Club recently welcomed new members Ozinga and Green Grease Environmental. GGE is a specialized recycler of used cooking oil (UCO) in the Chicago area. Ozinga is a provider of concrete, materials, energy and logistics solutions.
Sens. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Reps. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa; Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa; and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, sent a letter to President Biden on May 25 urging him to uphold his promise to support biofuels.
Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., on May 25 introduced the bipartisan Renewable Fuel Standard Integrity Act, which aims to bring additional transparency and predictability to the U.S. EPA's SRE process.
Legislation introduced in the both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on May 25 aims to extend the current blenders credit for biodiesel and renewable diesel for three years, through the end of 2025.
Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., and the Illinois Soybean Association announced the “Life of a Soybean� video series, which will provide a behind the scenes educational look at the process of planting, growing and harvesting soybeans.
The U.S. EPA has released data that shows 1.57 billion renewable identification numbers (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in April, up from 1.06 billion generated during the same month of 2020.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. announced on April 15 that the company has hired R. Craig Bealmear as chief financial officer (CFO), effective April 19, 2021. Todd Robinson was named depty CFO, also effective April 19.
The board of directors for CoverCress Inc., a company aiming to commercialize the nation's first “cash cover crop,� has named Mike DeCamp as its new president and CEO and a member of the board. He previously served as chief operating officer.
Downey Ridge Environmental Co., developer of Greasezilla FOG separation and processing systems, announces that Sheltowee CleanTech Fund I LLC, is investing over $8 million to expand Greasezilla technology nationwide.
The USDA on May 20 published a progress report on climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) that reflects initial conversions with stakeholders on how the agency should develop its CSAF stategy, including the need to support bioenergy.
Aemetis Inc. has been notified of a grant from the U.S. Forest Service toward the commercialization of a patented process that extracts cellulosic sugars from waste orchard wood, waste forest wood, and other biomass.
The Iowa Legislature ended its legislative session without taking action on the proposed Iowa Biofuels Standard, a bill introduced by Gov. Kim Reynolds to set a minimum standard of biofuels in the state's fuel supply.
The U.S. EPA on May 20 published updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data, reporting that two additional SRE petitions have been filed for RFS compliance year 2020. The agency also changed the status of three previously filed SRE petitions.
Rep. Brad Schneider, D-Ill., on May 20 introduced the Sustainable Skies Act, which aims to create a tax credit to encourage blending of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The credit's value would be based on GHG emission reductions.
The NBB has added Jeff Earl as director of state regulatory affairs. With deep and varied experiences in policy and the economic landscape, Earl will be invaluable to the industry, expanding biodiesel and renewable diesel across the Midwest.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on May 19 issued an order vacating three small refinery exemptions (SREs) approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, less than 24 hours before President Biden's inauguration.
Reps. Jim Costa, D-Calif., and David Valadao, R-Calif., on May 17 introduced the Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and Alternative Fuels Extension Act of 2021, which would extend and phase down the existing tax credits for these fuels.
Newly released data from the California Air Resources Board, shows that renewable diesel and biodiesel fuels deliver the state's biggest reduction in transportation-related sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Velocys provided an update on its proposed commercial-scale U.K. and U.S. biorefinery projects in its 2020 financial report, released on May 17. The company also discussed an agreement that could allow its technology to be deployed in Japan.
Seaboard Energy, a division of Seaboard Foods and a wholly owned subsidiary of Seaboard Corp., announced it is building a renewable diesel plant in Hugoton, Kansas. The facility is constructed at the former Abengoa ethanol plant site.
REG has issued its 2020 environmental, social and governance (ESG) report. In a year with so much disruption and hardship, the company felt it was more important than ever to support the environment, its employees and society.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy on May 14 awarded $35 million to 15 research projects that aim to advance new technologies to decarbonize biorefinery processes.
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