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Back TO HOMEExclusive: China Suspends National Rollout of Ethanol Mandate - Sources
by Hallie Gu, Muyu Xu, Shivani Singh (Reuters) China has suspended its plan to implement a nationwide gasoline blend containing
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Every Single Point Ron Hart Tried to Make about Ethanol Was Wrong
by Bob Miller (Destin Log) Ethanol is in fact an excellent solvent and will help keep injectors clean. -- I just
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Study Warns of Rise in Greenhouse Gas Pollution from Oil and Gas Firms by 2025
by Rachel Frazin (The Hill) Oil, natural gas and petrochemical companies could release about 30 percent more greenhouse gas pollution by
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As Iran Crisis Drives Oil Prices Higher, Ethanol Delivers Relief at the Pump
(Renewable Fuels Association) Tensions in the Middle East have inflamed global oil markets, sending Brent crude oil futures over $70 per
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A Greener, Simpler Way to Create Syngas
by Matthew Chin (University of California, Los Angeles) UCLA, Rice and UC Santa Barbara researchers develop new method to produce
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A Clean Fuels Policy for the Midwest
(Great Plains Institute) This Initiative is exploring a clean fuels policy, at the state or regional level, as a marketdriven approach
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Biofuels Take up Little Space
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)) Although the share of the area for biofuels production increased by
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Australian Tyre Recycler Signs Deal for First US Plant
(Green Distillation Technologies) Australian tyre recycler Green Distillation Technologies, which has developed world-first technology that recycles end-of-life tyres into oil, carbon
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
10 Reasons Why Algae Are Interesting: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Non-Isocyanate Polyurethanes for Carbon Capture Reuse and Sequestration
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Algae is a wondrous thing…and here are 10 reasons why. But that’s not all! What
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
UABio Proposals for Amendments to the Legislation on Stimulating the Cultivation of Energy Crops
(UABio)The UABIO Working Group has finalized work on amendments to legislation to stimulate cultivation of energy crops in Ukraine. Read also:
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Top Industrial Biotechnology Trends in the U.S. – The View from Europe
by Mark Warner (Warner Advisors LLC/Biofuels Digest) ... Housed in a region with significant historic chemical operations, including the home
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
U.S. EPA’S Cleaner Trucks Initiative Launches Next Chapter for Advanced Diesel Technology
(Diesel Technology Forum) he Diesel Technology Forum issued the following statement today at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of
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Richard L. Ottinger Internship Program (Paid) at Environmental and Energy Study Institute
(Environmental and Energy Study Institute) EESI relies on interns to provide substantive help to advance our environmental and energy policy agenda.
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D.C., New York, New Orleans Lead the Way on Biodiesel
by Savannah Bertrand (Environmental and Energy Study Institute) An increasing number of U.S. cities are switching their diesel fleets to biodiesel,
January 08, 2020 Read Full Article
Minister: Govt to Channel 50pc of Crude Palm Oil Windfall Tax to Biofuel Fund
(Malay Mail/Bernama) At least 50 per cent of the crude palm oil (CPO) windfall tax will be channelled to the
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Shell Aviation Inks Deal to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Lufthansa in US Airport
by Madeleine Cuff (Business Green) Firm promises to develop 'scalable supply' of sustainable aviation fuels under new multi-year partnership with
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuels a Positive for Farmers in Ag Issue Conversations
by Rhiannon Branch (Brownfield Ag News) ... Elliott Uphoff grows corn and soybeans near Shelbyville in central Illinois. He tells
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
First Fund @ Delaware Innovation Space Funding Applications Due January 31, 2020
(Gust Launch) ... First Fund is an exclusive program at the Delaware Innovation Space (DISI), that provides select early stage startup
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Notice of Intent to Issue a Vehicle Technologies Funding Opportunity
(U.S. Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office has published a notice of intent to issue a
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
The Work Ahead
by Vijay Swarup (LinkedIn/ExxonMobil) ... That further work means continued technology innovation. We have to keep finding and inventing solutions
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
JetBlue Prepares Its Business for a New Climate Reality
(JetBlue) JetBlue to Go Carbon Neutral on All Domestic Flights by Offsetting Emissions Starting in 2020, Ramping up to Offset more
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Corn and Ethanol Markets: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Farmer Efforts to Drive the Renewable Economy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The National Corn Growers Association is working hard to increase demand, improve productivity and environmental
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Cracking the Code of Bacteria: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to MicroByre’s Engineered Bacteria
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) “Working with only E.coli is like feeding dogs grass to make milk,” said Dr. Sarah
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Clariant, Anhui Guozhen Group, and Chemtex Chemical Engineering Ink Deal for 30 Million Gallon Cellulosic Ethanol Project in China
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Germany we have news that Clariant, Anhui Guozhen Group, and Chemtex Chemical Engineering signed a
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
WEBINAR SERIES: 4th Annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Virtual Conference & Expo --- July-December, 2020 --- ONLINE free
Discover the latest and greatest in sustainable fleet technology, operations, and implementation. The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo showcases
January 07, 2020 Read Full Article
Florida Is Fueled with Biodiesel
(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) Florida Power & Light Co. embraces environmental stewardship as a core value and has used biodiesel
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
LNG Station Opens in Kristianstad, Soon with Locally Produced Biogas
(Gasum/NGV Journal) Gasum has opened its first natural gas station in Skåne, in Kristianstad, which will serve heavy-duty vehicles by offering
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
What's Looming in 2020?
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico's Morning Energy) ... Another looming fight: EPA's proposals to weaken rules on greenhouse gas emissions from
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
China's Resumption of US Ethanol Imports by No Means Likely Despite Phase One Deal
by Donavan Lim (S&P Global Platts) US exports to China unviable even if tariffs return to pre-tension levels; Philippines' fuel ethanol imports
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Suncor Asks 10th Circuit to Review EPA’s Denial of Controversial Biofuels Exemption
by Michael Karlik (Colorado Politics) Suncor Energy U.S.A. has filed a petition asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Producer Says Middle East Tension Shows Why U.S. Should Focus on Ethanol
by Larry Lee (Brownfield Ag News) An ethanol producer says events in the Middle East are again showing why home-grown renewable
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Pioneering a Path to Cleaner Fuels and Fewer Emissions
by Matthew Menzies (University of Alberta) Unconventional greenhouse gas reduction research brings biology and chemistry together in engineering -- ... UAlberta
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Valero Energy and AFPM Petition Supreme Court on RFS’ Point of Obligation
by Helena Tavares Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, D.C., Valero Energy Corporation and the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers petitioned the U.S.
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Year in Review: Biofuel Facility Closer to Construction
by Anna Del Savio (Columbia County Spotlight/Pamplin Media Grou) NEXT's biofuel production facility scheduled to open at Port Westward in
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Merrick’s Bioprocessing: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Bioprocess Engineering Toolbox
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Bioprocessing is complex, but does it have to be? Just ask Michael Washer at Merrick
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Microalgae Applications and Cultivation: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to mBio’s Algae Biomass
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From microalgae applications that include adding value to feed, shrimp larvae culturing, bioplastics and anti-bacterial
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Hydrogen Research Fuels New Solar Ideas for Green Energy
(Curtin University) New research led by Curtin University explores the use of methanol as a storage for hydrogen fuel, providing
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Carbon X Prize: Transforming CO₂ into Valuable Products
(Carbon X Prize) The $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE is a global competition to develop breakthrough technologies that will
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Stanford Global Energy Heroes Competition Application DEADLINE: January 31, 2020
(Stanford University) Stanford Global Energy Heroes is a competition to recognize young people around the world who are creating sustainable energy
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NYC Is Heating up with America’s Advanced Biofuel
(National Biodiesel Board/Biodiesel Magazine) NYC requires all city fleet vehicles and equipment to use B20 biodiesel from April through November,
January 06, 2020 Read Full Article
Canola Growers See Opportunity in Biofuel Option
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) Hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) is starting to make inroads in the fuel sector. HDRD can
January 04, 2020 Read Full Article
Used Cooking Oil Biodiesel: Best in Class to Decarbonise Road Transport
(EWABA/EurActiv) According to EWABA, Farm Europe’s op-ed “Fraudulent Used Cooking Oil biodiesel – bad for the climate and a blow
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
South Korea Finalizes Energy Technology Development Plan for Next 10 Years
(Business Korea) South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced on Dec. 23 that it has finalized “The
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
FuelCell Energy Highlights Advances in Renewable Biogas Applications Using SureSource Fuel Cell and Proprietary Gas Treatment Systems
(Power Mag/FuelCell Energy) Improving reliability and efficiency of renewable biogas applications since first commercial shipment in 2003; Unique chemistry of
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
The RFA 2020 Out-In List
(Renewable Fuels Association) RFAEditor’s Note: In keeping with a long-standing RFA holiday tradition, our very own Senior Strategic Advisor offers
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
7th Annual Four Generations of Leaders in Clean Energy & Sustainable Solutions--and Networking Sessions --- December 4, 2020 --- ONLINE
We invite you to join us for our 2020 Seventh Annual Four Generation of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
7th Annual Green Jobs Forum --- August 27, 2020 --- ONLINE
Join us for our 7th Green Jobs Forum (held virtually) on Thursday, 8/27, 6-9 pm. Learn about new deep green
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
CWEEL Clean Energy & Sustainability Extravaganza --- February 28, 2020 --- College Park, MD
Presented with the Association of Energy Engineers - National Capital Chapter and Council on Women in Energy & Environmental Leadership
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
6th Annual Green Financing Forum --- January 23, 2020 --- Arlington, VA
More than ever, innovative financing solutions are needed for green energy and sustainability projects. On January 23, Leaders in Energy/Potential Energy
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
OPINION: 2019 Brought Some Good Ethanol News for Retailers
by Cassie Mullen (Ethanol Producer Magazine/Renewable Fuels Association) As we enter this new decade of the 2020s, the future looks incredibly
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Low-Carbon Fuel on Agenda for WA Lawmakers
By Mateusz Perkowski (Capital Press/Chinook Observer) Gov. Jay Inslee’s agenda for the 2020 legislative session includes a low-carbon fuel standard, which
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
National Ethanol Conference Scholarship Available DEADLINE: January 10, 2020
(National Ethanol Conference) Two scholarships are available to college students interested in attending the 25th annual National Ethanol Conference, scheduled
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Request for Proposals: 2020 U.S.-Ukraine Alternative Energy Research Competition DEADLINE February 28, 2020
(CRDF Global) CRDF Global and the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES) are currently accepting proposals from joint
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Required Biofuel Content in Fuels to Rise to 6.4% in Estonia from 2020
(The Baltic Course) From the beginning of 2020, fuel retailers in Estonia are required to have in the fuel sold
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Preventing FAME-Related Disruption
(Certas Energy) To help customers prepare for the potential impact of increased FAME content, Certas Energy has developed a free
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Increased Blend of Biodiesel to Diesel Should Boost Supply of Soybean Meal
(Canal Rural (Google Translation)) According to Cepea, the fact should also reduce the idleness of the grain processing industries. -- Increasing
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Bid to Supply Huge Quantity of Hazardous Oil Foiled
(Business Recorder) The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has caught four vehicles fully loaded with 24,580 liters of dirty oil which was
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Small California Indian Tribe Goes Off-Grid with Mini-Grid Including UCO Biodiesel
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In California, the Washington Post newspaper reports that used cooking oil from the Blue Lake Rancheria
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Zero Waste Scotland Promoting Insect Farming as Biodiesel Feedstock Source
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, the Scotsman newspaper reports that Zero Waste Scotland is promoting the development of
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Microbes to Materials: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Lygos’ Sugar Conversion
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) By taking a low pH yeast platform and adding in some BioFab and software, machine
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
World’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered Yacht, Hemp Airplane, Rock Snot to Biomaterials, Sisal-Based Thermal Insulation, and More: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of January 3rd
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The bioeconomy is kickstarting 2020 with a flurry of innovations, like a millennial entrepreneur who developed
January 03, 2020 Read Full Article
Mazda Claims Big-Battery EVs Have Worse Carbon Impact than Diesels
by James Gilboy (The Drive) When Mazda revealed its first mass-market electric vehicle, the MX-30, the world glossed over its
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Cutting Edge Funding: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Debt and Equity Financing Mechanisms for Bioeconomy Projects
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Money, money, money – a growing bioeconomy needs lots of it. But with so many challenges
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Triangle Clean Cities: Renewable Natural Gas Workshop --- January 15, 2020 --- Morrisville, NC
Sign up to attend the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition workshop about renewable natural gas and its applications in North Carolina.
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Clean Vehicles Coalition: Renewable Natural Gas Workshop --- January 14, 2020 --- Ashville, NC
Natasha Beilstein, a Regulatory Consultant at EcoEngineers, will be giving a presentation at upcoming renewable natural gas (RNG) workshops in
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Welcoming an Age of Sustainable Flight
(Neste) Lufthansa’s Katja Kleffmann tells Satu Dahl how the airline is succeeding in its bid to make aviation greener. Globally, we are
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Biodiesel at Work at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
(Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities) Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities is non-profit that aims to increase the use of alternative fuels in the Greater
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
USDA Issues Final Rule for Advanced Biofuel Payment Program
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service published a final rule for the Advanced Biofuel Payment Program on
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Sontirat Steps up Campaign for B10 Biodiesel Use
(The Nation Thailand) Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong visited a PTT petrol station in Viphavadee Soi 11 on Wednesday (January 1) to
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Advanced Biofuel Center Releases Calendar of Biofuel Training Events for the Year 2020
(Advanced Biofuel Center/AltEnergyMag.com) The Advanced Biofuel Center is a bioenergy crop research and development company that has established the Biodiesel
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
State of the Renewable Fuels Standard --- January 17, 2020 --- Washington, DC
National Capital Area Chapter of the United States Association for Energy Economics Lunch: STATE OF THE RENEWABLE FUELS STANDARD WITH CHRIS
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 10 Top Advanced Bioeconomy Markets & Predictions for 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2020? Not the good ship Digest!
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Forest Service Grants License for Biomass Conversion Technology
by Matt Thompson (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Forest Service announced in November its intent to grant a license for technology
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Greenlane Wins Biogas Upgrading Contract for California Project
(Greenlane Renewables/Biomass Magazine) Greenlane Renewables Inc. announced on Dec. 27 that its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenlane Biogas North America Ltd., has
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
InnovationXLab Biomanufacturing Summit --- January 28-29, 2020 --- Berkeley, CA
The Department of Energy (DOE) invests billions of dollars per year in its National Laboratory system, a global leader in
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
World’s First Hemp Airplane Could Be Ten Times Stronger Than Steel
by Mark Horowitz (Anonymous News) ... Derek Kesek, the company’s founder, says that the hemp material that he made the
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Biofuel Company Anticipates February Start
By Ron Warnick (Quay County Sun) The president of a Tucumcari biofuels company said he anticipates construction will begin in February
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Converting Waste to Synthetic Crude Oil: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Licella’s Thermochemical Tech
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Licella is transforming plastic and biomass waste into high value sustainable resources. Their Cat-HTR platform
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
Cellulosic Biofuel Technology: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Mercurius Biorefining
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Reaching high is something Mercurius is familiar with, esp. with their REACH technology. Standing for renewable,
January 02, 2020 Read Full Article
The Digest’s Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2020
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates - but how much where, and when, and what? Besides