Vertex Energy Inc. on April 4 announced the successful mechanical completion of its transformational renewable diesel unit at the company's Mobile, Alabama, refining facility. Initial biofuel production is expected to begin within weeks.
The iRFA has re-launched the statewide On-Farm Biodiesel Credit program to give back to Iowa farmers. Farmers who buy a biodiesel blend can receive up to 50 cents per gallon for filling an on-farm tank in Iowa used in agricultural operations.
Total U.S. operatable biofuels production capacity expanded to 22.209 billion gallons in January with gains for both renewable diesel and ethanol, according to data released by the U.S. EIA. Total feedstock consumption was down from January 2022.
All customer acceptance and departure flights from the Dassault Aviation completion facility in Little Rock, Arkansas, will use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The SAF is being supplied by Avfuel Corp. and Neste.
The U.S. Department of Energy in March opened a $300 million funding opportunity under the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program. Bioenergy proejcts are among those eligible to apply for the funds.
The USDA is making $1.055 billion in grants available under the Rural Energy for American Program to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements.
Vistara on March 30 became India's first air carrier to operate a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a long-haul route. The flight between South Carolina and Delhi was fueled with a 30 percent blend of SAF.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, are researching a variety of biodiesel and renewable diesel fuels with the goal of lowering the carbon intensity of fuels used by the rail industry.
Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. announced March 27 that its Montana Renewables subsidiary has been invited by the U.S. Department of Energy to submit a Part II application for a $600 million loan guarantee.
The USDA announced an award of $3.1 million for Tidewater Terminal Company Inc. to expand the availability of biodiesel by making improvements to its Snake River Terminal in Pasco, Washington.
The U.S. Government Accountability Office on March 27 issued a report that includes recommendations on how three federal agencies can track progress related to the Biden administration's Sustainable Aviation Fuel Grand Challenge.
The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration has announced its Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4 in Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines on March 23 announced that it has reached an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. to purchase 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over five years with deliveries expected to begin in 2029.
2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo releases agenda
By BBI International
March 23, 2023
Ethanol Producer Magazine announced this week the preliminary agenda for the 2023 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW) taking place June 12-14, 2023 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Alaska Airlines has announced an agreement with Shell Aviation to expand the SAF market beyond a standard fuel supply agreement. The agreement addresseses technology, infrastructure, carbon accounting and policy suport.
Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Neb., pressed U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan on the agency's proposed biomass-based diesel RFS RVOs and its delayed action on a Midwest E15 petition during a March 22 Senate committee hearing.
The U.S. EPA in March approved a fuel pathway filed by Martinez Renewables LLC that will allow the California-based biorefinery to generate D5 RINs under the RFS for LPG made from biogenic waste FOG via a hydrotreating process.
The U.S. Department of Energy on March 21 announced $14 million in funding to support and optimize the production of affordable biofuels and biochemicals while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
President Joe Biden has proclaimed March 21 as National Agriculture Day. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and EPA Administrator Michael Regan issued comments recognizing the ag community for it work to provide the U.S. with food, fuel and fiber.
Yield10 Bioscience Inc. announced progress towards commercializing camelina as a feedstock for low carbon-intensity biofuels, including a new offtake agreement with a third-party crusher/refiner customer, during a Q4 earning call on March 14.
NREL: Regional analysis can help accelerate deployment of SAF
By National Renewable Energy Laboratory
March 17, 2023
Reserachers at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory are evaluating the regional variables associated with deploying sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), including a case study of Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
DOE announces $590 million to increase bioenergy research
By U.S. Department of Energy
March 17, 2023
The U.S. DOE has announced $590 million to renew its four existing Bioenergy Research Centers. This funding will help support the DOE's research into the next generation of sustainable, cost-effective bioproducts and bioenergy.
Legislation recently introduced in the Nebraska legislature aims to create retail tax credit to support sales of biodiesel within the state. The bill was introduced in January and addressed during a March 1 legislative hearing.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released updated data showing that one small refinery exemption (SRE) petition has been filed under the RFS over the past month. A total of 25 SRE petitions are now pending, up from 24 that were pending as of mid-February.
The U.S. EPA on March 16 released data showing that nearly 1.72 billion renewable identification number (RINs) were generated under the Renewable Fuel Standard in February, up from 1.54 billion generated during the same month of 2022.
Corteva Inc., Bunge and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. have announced commercial collaboration to introduce proprietary winter canola hybrids that produce plant-based oil with a lower carbon profile for use as biofuel feedstock.
Rondo Energy and Calgren Renewable Fuels on March 6 announced the start of commercial operation of a 2 MWh Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) at Calgren's facility in Pixley, California. The system delivers continuous industrial heat on demand.
Calumet has announced the renewable diesel unit at its Montana Renewables biorefinery operated well during Q4. Additional renewable hydrogen production capacity, a feedstock pretreatment unit and SAF capacity will be opertional soon.
JetBlue and Shell Aviation on March 14 announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023.
Tidewater Renewables Ltd. released Q4 results on March 9, reporting that its renewable diesel project collocated with its Prince George refinery in British Columbia is 90 complete and expected to begin commissioning late in the first quarter.
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