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Back TO HOMENew Study Finds ‘Insignificant’ Link between US Biofuel Policy and Deforestation in Southeast Asia
(Biofuels International) A new study carried out by economic modelling experts from Purdue University in the US has found the
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Clean Fuel Groups Pushing for Carbon Credit System
by Rick Karlin (Times Union) A broad coalition including environmentalists as well as biofuel, electric vehicle and other alternative transportation companies,
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
They Do Not Deliver Biodiesel and the Oil Companies Do Not Comply with a Mixture in the Diesel
by Gabriela Origlia (La Nacion (Google Translation)) The Bioenergetic League, which brings together representatives of the biofuel producing provinces, said that
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
Let’s Get Real with Anaerobic Digestion: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Design Realities for Anaerobic Digestion Systems
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Reality bites sometimes but John Forcier from Forcier Consulting Engineers and Lee Enterprises gives some
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
The Letters of (Low Carbon) Transit: Business Aviation and World Energy Pard’ner up, Via Book & Claim
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... World Fuel Services and World Energy have a World Economic Forum Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program
January 21, 2020 Read Full Article
NGVA Europe: Biomethane to Foster Transport Decarbonization
(NGVA Europe/NGV Journal) As the European Commission has pointed out several times, and based on multiple-sourced studies, natural gas in transport
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
UNT Scientist Unlocking the Secrets of Plant Energy
(University of North Texas) Kent Chapman, a University of North Texas Regents Professor and director of the UNT BioDiscovery Institute, is questioning decades-old assumptions
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Sustainable Intensification of Arable Production for Food Security and Climate Protection
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) The “Green Deal” starts in the field -- Berlin, 16 January
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Walking the Fine Line: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Maximizing Anaerobic Digester Output
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Everyone wants to lower their risk. But how do you do that? Just ask John
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Smile! It’s PhotoSeed! Traited Genetics that Improve Photosynthesis and Seeds: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Maximizing Anaerobic Digester Output
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Imagine technology that is applicable across several crops that can enhance yield and improve seed
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Investing in Consumer ‘Proximity’ to Produce Biodiesel from UCO
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EURACTIV.com) A Greek company says it has found a way to collect much more effectively used cooking oil
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Why Ethanol Endures as Important Market for Midwestern Farmers
by Jim Spencer and Mike Hughlett (Star Tribune) The biofuel's intended uses for energy independence and greenhouse gas reduction have
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Bloomberg Unveils Climate Plan for Cleaner Cars
(Reuters/Yahoo!) U.S. presidential hopeful Michael Bloomberg on Friday unveiled a plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks,
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Transportation and Climate Initiative Public Meetings --- February 11, 12, 25, 2020 --- Albany, Rochester, New York City, NY
The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) have released a Draft Memorandum of Understanding to establish a
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
New York Seeking Input on Transportation and Climate – February Meetings
The states participating in the Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) have released a Draft Memorandum of Understanding to establish a
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Cannabinoid, Meet Biochem – Lygos Acquires Librede to Scale up and Commercialize Cannabinoid Production
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... In California comes the hot news that Lygos, who you may know for their sugar
January 20, 2020 Read Full Article
Rising Carbon Prices Led to Drop in German Emissions in 2019
by Frank Jordans (Associated Press/Washington Post) Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply last year, putting the country’s 2020 climate goal within reach
January 19, 2020 Read Full Article
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit-Virtual --- September 15-16, 2020 --- ONLINE
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is going virtual! Join us live online on September 15-16, 2020 for 1-1 meetings, interactive
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
CANCELLED Biogas: Driving the U.S. Circular Economy --- September 10, 2020 --- Washington, DC
The American Biogas Council (ABC) and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) invite you to a briefing about the critical role biogas systems
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® --- March 3-6, 2020 --- Indianapolis, IN
Green Truck Summit, held in conjunction with The Work Truck Show®, features intensive programs on clean energy trends and initiatives for commercial
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Energy Independence Summit 2020 --- February 10-12, 2020 --- Washington, DC
Energy Independence Summit 2020 is the nation’s premier clean transportation policy summit. The Summit provides a unique opportunity for Clean
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Alternative Biofuel Could Help Tackle Pollution Problems
by Priyom Bose (AZO Cleantech) Recently, global warming and ways of preventing the effect of pollution in our environment, have
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: IEA Bioenergy "The Past, Present and Future for Biomass Gasification" --- January 30, 2020
Gasification has a long history with ups and downs regarding successes. An important factor in the success perception of gasification is
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Crave Brothers: Dairy Farming Done Different
by Caroline Hedgcock (University of Wisconsin-Madison/Planet Forward StoryFest) Sustainable Dairy Farming in Wisconsin -- The Crave Brothers Farmstead is an
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
NEW DATE 2020 Planet Forward Summit --- POSTPONED to October 16, 23, 30, 2020 --- ONLINE
At the 2020 Planet Forward Summit, learn how the best environmental change agents use storytelling to transform their audiences from
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Genetic Modification of Poplar Trees Saves Air Quality
(National Science Foundation) Some trees, such as poplars, emit gases that worsen air pollution and alter climate. Poplar trees are
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Negative B20 Effects Foreshadow B30 Problems: Bus Operators
(Jakarta Post) Bus operators have complained that 20 percent blended biodiesel (B20) has caused their engines to run poorly, providing a
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Crown’s Innovative Pretreatment System Revolutionizes Renewable Diesel (HVO) Operations.
(Crown) Crown, a global leader in the oilseed processing industry, introduces a game-changing Renewable Diesel Pretreatment System that doubles hydrotreater catalyst
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Taco Bell and Perdue Biopackaging, iPhone Plant-Based Case, Castor Straws, Cabbage Lamps, and More: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of January 17th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Kermit the Frog said “It’s not easy being green,” but these innovations might just change that
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
EPA: 21 SRE Petitions Now Pending for Compliance Year 2019
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. EPA released updated small refinery exemption (SRE) data on Jan. 16, reporting that
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Senate Passes USMCA
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Senate passed legislation implementing the revised U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Jan. 16 by
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
RFA CEO Offers Outlook for Ethanol’s Future at Iowa Summit
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As the keynote speaker at the Iowa Renewable Fuels Summit Thursday, Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Native Species or Invasive? The Distinction Blurs as the World Warms
by Sonia Shah (Yale 360) With thousands of species on the move as the climate changes, a growing number of
January 17, 2020 Read Full Article
Biomethane Use in Transportation Sector Grows by Almost 600% in U.S.
(Southern California Gas Co./NGV Journal) Calgren Dairy Fuels and Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) announced that four additional Central Valley
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
A Simplified Way to Turn Food Waste into Hydrogen Energy
(Purdue University) ... Purdue scientists developed a method to improve the production of hydrogen from food waste using yeast. Until now,
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Waste2Tricity Awarded Grant for Pioneering Waste Plastic to Hydrogen Technology
(Power House Energy Group) Waste2Tricity, the UK technology company developing pioneering hydrogen production from waste plastic, has been offered a
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Who’s the Mystery Date? Green Hydrogen for Renewable Diesel’s Stealthy Project
by Jim Lane (Hydrogen Digest) From Planet Houston we’ve heard that ENGlobal inked a $20 million to supply process modules that
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
LCFS Pathways for Biogas-Based Hydrogen Filed with CARB
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The California Air Resources Board has opened comment periods on several Low Carbon Fuel Standard Tier
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Minnesota Youth Climate Justice Summit --- February 26, 2020 --- St. Paul, MN
The Youth Climate Justice Summit is a chance for youth to experience first-hand how to participate in government. Meet with MN
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
ONLINE Summer Institute for Climate Change Education --- July 22-24, 2020
(Climate Generation) Join together with educators from across the country this July 22-24 for an impactful training on climate change
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
USDA Seeks Input on New Ethanol Sales Infrastructure Incentive Program DEADLINE January 30, 2020
(U.S. Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input to help with the creation of the Higher Blends
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Mexico's Supreme Court Rules against Hiking Ethanol Fuel Content
by David Alire Garcia and Sharay Angulo (Reuters) The Mexican Supreme Court ruled against the modification of a fuel rule on
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Payments for Ecosystem Services Key to Enabling Agricultural Solutions to Sustainable Development Goals, Ag Renaissance
(Solutions from the Land) As discussions on climate change, clean water, hunger, poverty and biodiversity grow both on the domestic
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Aemetis Acquires Partially Complete Ethanol Plant in Kansas
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Aemetis Inc. has purchased a partially complete ethanol plant in Kansas. While the company
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Oil Giant Eni Fined €5m for Deceiving Consumers over Its ‘Green’ Diesel
(Government Europa) Italian regulators today (January 15, 2020) fined Italy’s oil giant Eni over advertisements on TV and in newspapers, digital
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Mumias Sugar Set to Revive Ethanol Factory Friday
by Benson Amadala (Business Daily Africa) The cash-strapped Mumias Sugar Company is expected to resume ethanol production Friday after reconnection
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Gevo Contracts with Three Dairies to Provide Manure for Conversion into Biogas
by Patrick M. Graham (Proactive Investors) Gevo Inc (NASDAQ:GEVO) announced Wednesday that it has contracted with three dairies to provide manure
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis – Using a Third Party Part 4
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is Part 4 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
UPM Celebrates Five Years of Operations at Advanced Biofuels Facility in Finland
(Biofuels International) Finnish company UPM has marked the five-year anniversary of the start of operations of the first biorefinery in
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
European Coalition Calls for Consistency in Defining Alternative Fuels
(Biofuels International) A broad coalition of vehicle manufacturers and alternative fuel producers has called for consistency in defining alternative fuels
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
FastOx Commercialization: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Sierra Energy’s Gasification Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The U.S. Army has a FHL installation and there is an FTL demo, but did
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
Voting Opens for Best Places to Work in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Out of thousands of eligible organizations, who will make the Best Places to Work – who
January 16, 2020 Read Full Article
RenovaBio Takes off
by Gabriel Miranda (EcoEngineers/Ethanol Producer Magazine) After several years of debate and public consultation, the Biofuels National Policy (RenovaBio) program finally
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Department of Energy to Provide $75 Million for Bioenergy Crops Research
(U.S. Department of Energy) Funding Will Increase Bioenergy Crop Sustainability and Resistance to Environmental Stress -- Today (January 10, 2020), the
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
B100 Derivatives Exchange in the Works to Steady Prices
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Feasibility of futures undergoing study -- The Energy Ministry plans to set up regulations for
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Salmon Waste to Power Jet Airliners
by Vince McDonagh (Fish Farmer) Waste from salmon farms in Norway may soon be used to power jet airliners –
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
IRS Delay Threatens Carbon Capture Projects
by James Osborne (Houston Chronicle) Almost two years after Congress passed a law more than doubling tax credits for power and
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Record USD105 Million of Funding Approved by ADFD under the IRENA/ADFD Project Facility
(International Renewable Energy Agency) The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) today confirmed the allocation of approximately USD 105 million for
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Developers Part 3
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is Part 3 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Economics: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to REG’s Biodiesel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From GHG emissions and carbon savings to growing public policy support, REG is working hard
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
How the Biofuels Industry Can Go from Underdog to Golden Child--When the Innovators Stop Innovating: A Resolution for 2020
by Alison Matthews (Renewable Industries Canada/AOM Consulting/Biofuels Digest) ... A decade ago, ...Ethanol facilities were not even running at maximum
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Auto Rollback Goes to OMB Review
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) EPA and NHTSA on Tuesday sent their new auto emissions and fuel efficiency rules
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR: Future Fuels for Shipping --- January 23, 2020
Future Fuel Strategies' next web conference for Future Fuel Outlook members will be held Thursday, January 23 from 11-12:30 p.m. ET
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7th Dem Debate Finally Takes a Real Crack at Climate
(Our Daily Planet) So we finally got a primary debate where there was a somewhat robust conversation about climate change! One
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
BIO World Congress: Now BIO IMPACT --- September 21-22, 2020 --- ONLINE
For 2020, BIO IMPACT Digital will transition to a comprehensive two-day virtual education and partnering event. This virtual gathering of
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
CANCELLED ABLC NEXT --- October 28-30, 2020 --- San Francisco, CA
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ATAG Global Sustainable Aviation Summit 2020 --- September 29-30, 2020 --- ONLINE
ATAG and its partners are delighted to provide a virtual platform on Tuesday 29 September 2020 (with a possible extension
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
DIGITAL FORMAT BIO International Convention --- June 8-12, 2020
The BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1,100 biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
SUN-to-LIQUID - Renewable Transportation Fuels from Solar Energy
(SUN-to-LIQUID) The SUN-to-LIQUID project develops an alternative fuel technology that promises unlimited renewable transportation fuel supply from water, CO2 and concentrated sunlight.
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Secretary Naig Presents Renewable Fuels Marketing Awards: Diamond Oil Company Receives Biodiesel Award and Ethanol Award Goes to Elliott Oil Company
(FuelIowa) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented Elliott Oil Company of Ottumwa and Diamond Oil Company of Des Moines with
January 15, 2020 Read Full Article
Microorganisms Fed with Toxic Gas to Produce Biofuel
(University of Borås/Phys.Org) Today, various processes are used to convert organic waste into biogas. By combining two different processes, it is
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
The Science Is Clear on Renewable Wood Energy
by Brian Rogers (Future Forests + Jobs/Biomass Magazine) ... And over the past year, the facts have been piling up
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Carbon Capture Technologies: Biomass Industry’s Unique Opportunity
by Jessie Stolark (Biomass Magazine/Carbon Capture Coalition) Spurred by interest and growing recognition of the role biomass can play in
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
The RFS: Where Things Stand
by Bob Cleaves (Biomass Magazine/Biomass Power Association) As we begin 2020, I thought an update of the Biomass Power Association’s
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
How to Make It Easier to Turn Plant Waste into Biofuels
by Todd Bates (Rutgers University/Phys.Org) Researchers have developed a new process that could make it much cheaper to produce biofuels such
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Gold Rush: Daryl Maas Followed His Dreams to California
by Ron Kotrba (Biomass Magazine) Daryl Maas followed his dreams to California, where he is filling an important niche helping
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINARS: Train the Trainer - Ethanol Emergency Response Webinar --- August 18, 2020
The Renewable Fuels Association, in partnership with TRANSCAER, is hosting a free ethanol safety “Train the Trainer” webinar on Tuesday,
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
USDA Under Secretary Bullish on Ethanol
by Cindy Zimmerman (Energy.AgWired.com) As China announced a suspension of its ethanol mandate last week, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Department of Environmental Protection Moves forward on Programs Providing $13.5 Million for Local Projects to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
(New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection) The Department of Environmental Protection is making $13.5 million in funding available for local projects
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Union Drives Forward on Fuel Issues: NFUS Presses Politicians to Find Solution to Biofuel Problems
by Bob Carruth (National Farmers Union Scotland) NFU Scotland is pursuing high level solutions to the machinery problems many Scottish
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Delhi-Based BioD Sells over 10 Million Litres of Biodiesel within First Year of Operation
(News 18 Auto) The company’s facility in Bawal, Haryana have the capability to produce up to 120 kiloliters of biodiesel
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Jokowi Says EU Palm Oil Restrictions Are 'Act of Trade War'
by Telly Nathalia (Jakarta Globe) he European Union had provoked a "trade war" by issuing discriminative restrictions on Indonesian palm oil,
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Three Firms Eye Ethanol Licences
(Herald/George Maponga Masvingo Bureau) Three companies have applied for land irrigated by the new Tugwi-Mukosi Dam to grow sugar cane
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel for Buses Cuts Carbon Footprint
by Scott Hernandez-Jason (University of California Santa Cruz) By switching to renewable diesel fuel, UC Santa Cruz has significantly reduced the
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis for Tech Investors Part 2
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is Part 2 of a 4 part series that focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
One Airport’s Path to Carbon Neutrality with SAF: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to San Francisco International Airport’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) San Francisco International Airport has some lofty goals when it comes to zero net energy,
January 14, 2020 Read Full Article
A Vision for Biodiesel
by Donnell Rehagen (National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) ... NBB undertook a formal strategic planning process in the second half of
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
The Lithium Triangle Initiative: South America's Lithium Triangle and the Future of the Green Economy --- January 23, 2020 --- Washington, DC
As the global community pursues sustainable economic development, lithium is playing an increasingly critical role. The metal is used for
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuture Summit II + BBEST 2021 - Brazilian Bioenergy Science And Technology Conference --- May 24-26, 2021 --- São Paulo, Brazil
CANCELLED See May 2021 event schedule. We are delivering more than originally planned: instead of a physical conference from 30
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Swedish Government Invests in New Biogas Plant and CNG Stations
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Gasum has received grants from the Swedish Climate Leap initiative (Klimatklivet) for a planned new biogas plant and four
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Estonia: 100% of Tartu’s Urban Bus Fleet Runs on Renewable Natural Gas
(City of Tartu/NGV Journal) As of 1 January 2020, all 64 of the buses traveling on Tartu’s urban lines are
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Cielo signs MOU with Renewable U Halifax to Build Renewable Diesel Refinery
(Canadian Biomass Magazine/Cielo) Cielo Waste Solutions Corp. has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Renewable U Halifax Inc. to build,
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Techno-Economic Analysis
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) This is Part 1 of a 4 part seriesthat focuses on Techno-Economic Analysis from Lee
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
From Woody Biomass to Renewable Fuels: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Red Rock Biofuels’ Lakeview Project
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Red Rock’s Lakeview site broke ground in July 2018 but what’s the status now? Just
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Brazil Sees U.S. Ban on Beef Imports as Ethanol Payback
by Simone Preissler Iglesias Samy Adghirni (Bloomberg Quint) Washington will likely take time to lift a ban on Brazilian fresh-beef imports
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Crude Oil: Has the United States Really Achieved Independence?
by Scott Richman (Renewable Fuels Association) The recent conflict with Iran and its proxies in Iraq has served as a reminder
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
At Sea-Tac Airport, Where Emissions Are Rising, Gov. Inslee Pitches Low-Carbon Fuel Standard
by Evan Bush (Seattle Times) Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday promoted a statewide low-carbon fuel standard during a visit at
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Senator Amy Klobuchar Campaigns in Iowa Ahead of Democratic Debate
by Melody Mercado (WHOTV) ... (Senator Amy) Klobuchar is claiming a home field advantage for next week’s Democratic debate in Iowa.
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
China Announced Ethanol Mandate Rollback
(Hoosier Ag Today/NAFB News Service) China this week announced a suspension of its ethanol mandate, signaling a further reduction of imports
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
US EPA Sets 2020 Cellulosic Waiver Credit at $1.80, in Line with Platts Expectations
by Josh Pedrick (S&P Global Platts) The US Environmental Protection Agency has set the 2020 cellulosic waiver credit (CWC) at
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
POSTPONED 2nd US Microalgae Industry Summit --- POSTPONED from November 10-11, 2020 to TBD --- Orlando, FL
The event will bring together key players from the industry to discuss the latest technical developments, challenges and research breakthroughs
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Dem Senators Urge Shareholders on Climate:
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) A trio of Democratic senators urged four major Marathon Petroleum shareholders to exert influence
January 13, 2020 Read Full Article
Congressional Watchdog to Review Trump Admin's Use of Biofuel Waivers
by Stephanie Kelly (Reuters/Financial Post) The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) will review the Trump administration’s use of waivers exempting oil
January 11, 2020 Read Full Article
Rising Prices Show Tighter Supplies of Cleaner Fuel for Global Shipping
by Stephanie Kelly, Collin Eaton (Reuters) The price of very low-sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) has risen in recent months, a sign
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Five Reasons Midwestern States Need a Clean Fuel Standard
by Jeremy Martin (Union of Concerned Scientists) ... Here are five reasons now is the time for Midwestern States to
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
White Paper – Solutions for More Sustainable Transportation, Fuels and Chemicals
(Axens/BioMarket Insights) The chemicals and transportation fuel sectors are facing multiple challenges: reducing their dependence on petroleum resources with cost
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans B40 Biodiesel Road Tests in April
by Bernadette Christina Munthe, Wilda Asmarini (Reuters) Indonesia’s energy ministry plans to start road tests for a biodiesel programme with 40%
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
2020 Journalists Guide to Energy and the Environment --- January 24, 2020 --- Washington, DC
From Australia to the Arctic, environment and energy news is already heating up as 2020 kicks off -- and the
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Next Generation Biofuels for Sustainable Transportation
(The Engineer/Specialized Imaging) Specialised Imaging reports that the Institute of Heat and Mass Transfer at RWTH Aachen University (Germany) has invested
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
U.S. Department of Energy Launches Energy Storage Grand Challenge
(U.S. Department of Energy) Today, U.S. Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette announced the launch of the Energy Storage Grand Challenge, a comprehensive
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Could GMOs Help Create Sustainable Food Systems?
by Katherine Baker (Planet Forward/Cornell University) ... Surprisingly, there is no true precise or universal scientific definition of the phrase
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Online Now: Bio Gig--The Sustainable Job Board
(Bio Gig) Finding your dream career and protecting the environment should be easy. And if you are a green company, finding
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Renewable Sources of Natural Gas: Supply and Emissions Reduction Assessment
(American Gas Foundation/ICF) .. Pipeline compatible gaseous fuel derived from biogenic or other renewable sources that has lower lifecycle carbon dioxide
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
ADM Closer to Possible Ethanol Exit
(Bloomberg/Crain's Chicago Business) The company is in advanced talks for a deal that could involve a sale or a joint
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Digest Data Dashboard: A 2020 Snapshot Guide to Bioeconomy Fuel, Carbon, Equity Prices, Demand, Margins
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Exclusively created for Digest Readers, here is a Digest 2020 Visual Guide to the Bioeconomy
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
CALL FOR POSTERS and PRESENTATIONS: International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries — June 3-5, 2020 — Ghent, Belgium DEADLINE extended to March 15, 2020
The 16th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Ghent, Belgium from Wednesday
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
Corrosion Calamities: The Digest’s 2020 Multi-Slide Guide to Corrosion Resistant Materials for Bio-Oil
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Biomass liquefaction technology and bio-oil storage has enough challenges to deal with so being able to
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
ONLINE ONLY IBBK proBIOGAS International – Biogas Engineering and Operating Training with Plant Visits --- NEW DATE April 20-29, 2020
7-day In-depth Course, SHMT, Stuttgart, Germany Calling all biogas plant operators and AD enthusiasts… If you want to really understand… How
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
CALL FOR PAPERS IBBK Progress in Biogas V --- March 10-12, 2021 --- Stuttgart, Germany DEADLINE extended: June 30, 2020
International Conference with Company Exhibition & Workshops– For the conference with company exhibition we expect around 250 international participants. This
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
IBBK Progress in Biogas V --- March 10-12, 2021 --- Stuttgart, Germany
International Conference with Company Exhibition & Workshops-- For the conference with company exhibition we expect around 250 international participants. This conference
January 10, 2020 Read Full Article
NEW DATE California Dairy Sustainability Summit --- POSTPONED to November 5-6, 2020 --- ONLINE
California’s dairy families are leading the way in developing sustainable, planet-smart farming practices. Join us to gain insight into the
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
5 Early Applications for Green Hydrogen
by Jason Deign (GreenTech Media) Few energy-related topics are getting as much attention at the moment as green hydrogen. Europe's biggest natural-gas
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Algae Biomass Summit 2020 --- Various dates August and September, 2020 DEADLINE: extended to May 2020
The Summit is the algae industry's premier event, where leading producers of algae products go to network with industry suppliers
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
University Campus in California Switches to Renewable Diesel, Reducing Carbon Footprint
(Biofuels International) By converting its fleet to renewable diesel fuel, the University of California, Santa Cruz (UC Santa Cruz) has
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Trillium Opens More CNG Stations in California, Will Offer Biomethane
(Trillium/NGV Journal) Trillium announced that it is adding two new public CNG fueling stations to its network of California locations. The
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
Growing Better: Ten Critical Transitions to Transform Food and Land Use
(The Food and Land Use Coalition) The Global Consultation Report of the Food and Land Use Coalition September 2019 -- For
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
California Has Big Clean Energy Ambitions, and Is Looking for Better Energy Storage to Realize Them DEADLINE February 4, 2020
by Kavya Balaraman (Utility Dive) The California Energy Commission (CEC) is putting up to $11 million on the table for
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
Decoupled Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting System for Centralized Hydrogen Production
by Avigail Landman, Rawan Halabi, Paula Dias, Hen Dotan, Alex Mehlmann, Gennady E. Shter, Manar Halabi, Omayer Naseraldeen, Adélio Mendes,
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
XP DATAGRO AgriFinance Brazil --- August 6, 2019 --- São Paulo, Brazil
Due to the importance of agribusiness for the Brazilian economy, XP Investimentos, Brazil's largest independent financial institution, and DATAGRO,
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
ANOTHER NEW DATE Global Agribusiness Forum --- POSTPONED from July 26-27, 2021 to July 25-26, 2022 --- ONLINE
The 2020 theme “Food Security and Sustainability”. GAF20 (Now taking place in 2021 2022) will be jointly carried out by
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
20th International Conference DATAGRO about Sugar and Ethanol --- October 26-28, 2020 --- ONLINE (partly free)
This is where all the main leaders and representatives of the entire production chain, commercialization, input suppliers, financial market, and
January 09, 2020 Read Full Article
SANTANDER - DATAGRO Harvest Opening Sugarcane, Sugar and Ethanol --- March 11, 2020 --- Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
Due to the importance of biofuels for the Brazilian economy, SANTANDER and DATAGRO hold this event. The goal is to
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OPINION: Fostering Innovation with Biofuels -- Biofuels Curriculum
by Emily Skor (Growth Energy/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ...At Growth Energy, we share that commitment to community and are excited to
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From a By-Product of the Biodiesel Industry to Sustainable Production of a Valuable Chemical
(Tokyo Institute of Technology/Phys.Org) ... However, biodiesel synthesis produces excessive amounts of glycerol (C3H8O3); it is estimated than the biodiesel industry in
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API Uses Annual Energy Report to Continue Its Attack On Biofuels
(DTN Progressive Farmer) The American Petroleum Institute (API) utilized a portion of its State of American Energy 2020 report to reiterate
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Advisory Panel Slams Trump's Regulatory Rollbacks
by Sean Reilly, Kelsey Brugger, Maxine Joselow and Ariel Wittenberg (E&E News) ... The SAB (Science Advisory Board) also lobbed extensive
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Dems Tee up Climate Plans
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) The legislative framework that senior Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want
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Me First -- Groups Target Finance for Fossil Fuels
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) Environmental, indigenous rights and investor groups are uniting behind a new campaign targeting the
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New Round of Grant Funds Available Through Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) Project DEADLINE: March 13, 2020
(North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center) Over $1,400,000 to be awarded for transportation-related emission reductions -- The North Carolina Clean Energy
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FinCo Fuel Group and GoodFuels Join Forces to Accelerate Renewable Fuels
(FinCo Fuel) FinCo Fuel Group active in the downstream energy market with a broad portfolio of fuel products expands its
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Licella and BioLogiQ Join Forces to Accelerate Commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ Technology in Australia
(Licella) Licella and BioLogiQ join forces to accelerate commercialisation of Cat-HTR™ technology in Australia, to chemically recycle post-consumption plastic that
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Clean Fuel Standards: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Oregon is ahead of the curve in many ways, but one in particular that stands
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Dimethyl Ether – Zero Emissions, Carbon Neutrality?: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Oberon Fuels’ Renewable DME
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Dimethyl Ether – We know DME well, but do you know all of its advantages
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Packing Peanuts from Sunflower Stem Pith, Biobased Packaging Tape, Wheat-Based ‘Turtle Straws’, Bioluminescent Glow Sticks, and More: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of January 9th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) As you clean up the post-holiday mess, you might find those annoying packaging peanuts all over
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Making Biodiesel Profitable Without Tax Credits?
by Etienne Sturm (Air Liquide/Biodiesel Magazine) Many U.S. biodiesel producers have faced financial challenges due to absence of the blenders
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2020 Biodiesel Plant Map Reflections
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Biodiesel Magazine highlights industry changes as discovered during the 2020 U.S. & Canada Biodiesel Plant
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Coming Full Circle
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) Celebrating 25 years, the Hawaii-based company that has built biodiesel plants across the U.S. and
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Innovations in Biodiesel Technology
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) New biodiesel process technologies continue to emerge, promising optimization of production through greater efficiencies and
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Casey’s General Stores to Offer Higher Ethanol Blends across US State of Nebraska
(Biofuels International) Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) has teamed up with Casey’s General Stores in the US to offer drivers in