Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., on May 13 introduced the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, which aims to incentivize the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including the establishment of an aviation-only Low Carbon Fuel Standard.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on May 17 signed legislation that will create a state-wide Clean Fuel Standard that will limit the aggregate, overall greenhouse gas emissions per unit of transportation fuel energy to 20 percent below 2017 levels by 2035.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm briefly discussed how biofuels will into the U.S. Department of Energy's priorities under the Biden administration during a House Committee on Appropriations hearing on May 6.
The National Fleet Management Association recently named the Ames Fleet Services Department and Iowa State University in Iowa to the 2021 “100 Best Fleets in the Americas� list. Both fleets use biodiesel.
Avfuel Corp. and Truckee Tahoe Airport District (KTRK)—an Avfuel-branded fuel provider—have partnered to provide a consistent supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to the Truckee aviation community.
The USDA predicts the 2021-'22 outlook for U.S. soybeans is for lower supplies, lower exports, higher crush and higher ending stocks, according to the agency's May 12 WASDE report. The use of soybean oil for biofuel production is forecast higher.
The Continental Refining Company is moving forward with plans to invest an additional $20 million to acquire and install a soybean crushing, biodiesel refining and blending facility at the current CRC oil refinery in Somerset, Kentucky.
Renewable Fuels Month spotlights benefits of homegrown fuel
By Renewable Fuels Nebraska
May 11, 2021
May is Renewable Fuels Month in Nebraska. Since 2006, the acting Nebraska governor has dedicated one month out of each year to recognize the importance of renewable biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel.
ADM on May 10 announced its plan to build North Dakota's first-ever dedicated soybean crushing plant and refinery to meet fast-growing demand from food, feed, industrial and biofuel customers, including producers of renewable diesel.
Greasezilla, a product of the Downey Ridge Environmental Co., announces the development of an international distribution network to manage sales of its advanced biofuel byproduct on behalf of its customers.
U.S. Department of Energy on May 10 announced the selection of four projects totaling $1 million to conduct cutting-edge applied research and development concerning the interaction between promising biofuels and combustion engines.
Neste announced it has opened two new Neste MY Renewable Diesel fueling stations in southern California. The company's ambition is to create a renewable diesel fueling network across the U.S. West Coast.
Climate legislation recently introduced in the Illinois General Assembly aims to, in part, establish a minimum biodiesel standard of B20 for diesel fuel sold in the state. The Illinois Soybean Association has spoken out in support bill's B20 mandate.
U.S. imports of biomass-based diesel, which include biodiesel and renewable diesel, grew 12 percent in 2020 to more than 31,000 barrels per day, increasing for the second consecutive year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
The U.S. exported 37,605.6 metric tons of biodiesel and biodiesel blends of greater than B30 in March, up from 17,149.8 metric tons in February and 30,310 metric tons in March 2020, according to data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
CVR Energy Inc. has announced progress is continuing on its two renewable diesel projects. The conversion process at the Wynnewood refining is continuing and a feasibility study is underway for the propsoed Coffeyville converison.
CVR Energy Inc. has announced progress is continuing on its two renewable diesel projects. The conversion process at the Wynnewood refining is continuing and a feasibility study is underway for the proposed Coffeyville converison.
The U.S. EPA on May 5 published a notice announcing it will disclose confidential business information (CBI) to the U.S. Government Accountability Office that is associated with small refinery exemption (SRE) petitions filed under the RFS.
Marathon Petroleum announced progress with its renewable diesel projects, including efforts to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of biofuel produced at the Dickinson, North Dakota, plant using wind energy, during the company's Q1 earnings call.
A new network of former lawmakers, farm leaders, and clean energy advocates has gathered under the banner of Carbon-50 to support an inclusive, 50-state strategy to address climate change, and has outlined principes for its a 50-state carbon plan.
U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan paid a visit to Iowa on May 4, visiting with representatives of the Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Biodiesel Board, among others. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack also attended the meetings.
The NBB on May 4 sent a letter to U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan, asking for an opportunity to present the findings of a new study, "Assessment of Health Benefits from Using Biodiesel as a Transportation Fuel and Residential Heating Oil."
The U.S. EIA on April 30 released data showing that approximately 20.64 billion gallons of operatable U.S. biofuels production capacity was in place in February 2021, down from 20.67 billion gallons of capacity in January.
Renewable Energy Group Inc. released first quarter financial results on May 3, reporting strong financial results despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather, and volatility in feedstock and renewable identification number (RIN) prices.
Avfuel Corp. has announced an agreement with Textron Aviation under which Avfuel will supply the company with Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel at its Wichita headquarters location on an ongoing basis.
The U.S. EPA on April 30 filed a motion in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit asking the court to vacate and remand three SREs approved by the Trump administration on Jan. 19, the day before President Biden's inauguration.
NBB asks USDA to support biodiesel in pilot programs
By National Biodiesel Board
April 30, 2021
The National Biodiesel Board has filed comments in response to the USDA's requests for public input on the Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and a Rural Energy Pilot Program.
The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service on April 27 published a final rule for the Rural Energy for America Program that makes changes related to the OneRD guaranteed loan regulation and 2018 Farm Bill.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has announced plans to hold a one-hour informational webinar on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and U.S. airport infrastructure on May 4.
Aemetis Inc. has received 19 permits granting the authority to construct (ATC) from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District related to the Aemetis “Carbon Zero” renewable fuels project in Riverbank, California.
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